zitsky

Have you even said what you’re paying for this? What kind of warranty are you getting? How many years? How many miles? You might be better off with a C class.

Quietride

This car is $41k, 50k miles. High end sound, massage, heated vented seats, 4matic. Two owners. 5 year warranty, 100k miles for around $4k.

Comfort and quiet are my number one criteria. I’ve driven recent E-classes and want something better.

zitsky

What year?

To compare

Purchased 7/26/22

2020 S560 4Matic
less than 4,000 miles Diplomatic car (yes, really)
$96,000 plus $5,000 to extended warranty 5 years
And I think that price might be a little high

i think for 51,000 miles your price should be lower.

My previous S class bought 2010 maybe was 2004 S500 4Matic bought at private dealer with 30,000 miles price maybe $38,000?

Consider I paid $96K for mine with no obvious defects but some minor work done in first two months.

Quietride

2015. Yes, I agree. It doesn’t seem to have depreciated enough. At some point a new model makes more sense (we do not like the W223). The price is inflated mostly due to the available warranty. MB performs the repair work.

Market is still crazy and I need a car before long.

zitsky

2015? What is the first model year of the W222? Don’t say 2015.

You’re buying an old Mercedes because you need a car?

W205C43PFL

Was it 2014 for North America?

zitsky

You’re right. Produced in 2013 for model year 2014. I still think OP should keep looking. I found a 2017 E class locally with 41,000 miles for $30K at Carvana. If OP must have an S class, find something with fewer problems.

W205C43PFL

I guess the old saying of nothing drives like an S-Class stays true, hopefully OP can find something within their budget and also problem free.

MBNUT1

There is another saying and that is there is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes.

W205C43PFL

Then there is also the saying that you have to pay to play

Quietride

This is my view. The gulf between E and S is night and day in terms of comfort and quietness

zitsky

My 2004 S500 did not have a lot of problems, but I’m glad I spent more on my 2020 S560 with lower mileage and fewer problems. There will be other cars that come along in your price range.

W205C43PFL

Yup, the E-Class accordingly to some forum members here is a stretched C-Class in terms of ride quality and refinement, there might be some truth to it.

W205C43PFL

Sounds like you are aiming on sticking with the S, good luck with your search : ) keep us posted.