S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 03:55 PM
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After nearly 5 yrs unfortunately my 2010 S550 was in a accident. Praise God I walked away in perfect form. I will need everyone’s assistance in searching for a new Benz! I am looking to go with a 2014 (w222) and up years but am still open to the w221 class. I’m not sure about what issues or mileage I should purchase the w222 at but I will need that great insight everyone has!

there were some guys illegally pulling cars in the middle of a 2 lane highway... no hazards or lights on, not pulled to the shoulder, in the complete dark. They were hooking the cars up with some sort of metal bar stopped on the road smh...






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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 04:39 PM
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Wow, so glad to hear you walked away from this. It appears to me MB Safety Engineering and build quality worked fine.
Good luck on finding a replacement, keep us posted.
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 05:01 PM
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Thank you! Yes, the engineering is magnificent. The safety engineering is unlike any other the airbag felt like some sort of silk material and there was little to no jerk from the seat belt. Upon contact the seatbelt remained tight, the sos light and phone call was immediately and automatically made (with the volume automatically being turned loud). As well, the hazards automatically came on!
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 08:11 PM
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Unfortunate, yes, but cars can be replaced...your life can't. Glad you made it out safe.
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 08:48 PM
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That's a shame. Sorry this happened to you. Glad you were able to walk away.
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 10:12 PM
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And for all MB haters for “over engineered “ systems and parts and high costs to maintain TAKE HEED... Could have been you!,,,
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Old Apr 26, 2022 | 03:33 AM
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Sorry to see that .It's good you walked away unscathed from the car . A testimony to Mercedes-Benz safety
Happy Driving and wish you safe driving
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Old Apr 26, 2022 | 05:58 AM
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'Tis just a scratch!.
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Really glad you are OK. I agree with other posters, those who think it’s too expensive to buy or maintain don’t realize the benefits in build quality and safety. The strength of materials which limit door dings from showing, thick paint that doesn’t show a slight brush someone makes against the vehicle. My wife’s Cadillac looks worse after 3 years vs our 6 yo S Class and my daughters 10 year old GLK.

Good luck on your search. After having a W222 I did prefer the 221. The 222 triumphs with tech and refreshed appearance but I find some parts of it a little more glitchy than my 221.
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there were some guys illegally pulling cars in the middle of a 2 lane highway... no hazards or lights on, not pulled to the shoulder, in the complete dark. They were hooking the cars up with some sort of metal bar stopped on the road smh...
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Old Apr 27, 2022 | 11:07 AM
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Thank you for the insight! Could you go into more detail as I am leaning towards the w222 and am still open to the w221....Im in Maryland as well and if you have any good places I should search please lmk. As well im doing a nationwide search, as I do not mind traveling to get a better deal
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Originally Posted by charmessence
Thank you for the insight! Could you go into more detail as I am leaning towards the w222 and am still open to the w221....Im in Maryland as well and if you have any good places I should search please lmk. As well im doing a nationwide search, as I do not mind traveling to get a better deal
I'm in Maryland but have bought 4 W221's in FL. I don't find this to be the best area for deals or well taken care of W221s honestly. I like to buy from the snow birds who keep them garaged and babied.
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