Max3732

I've pretty well figured out the options I'd like and am trying to decide between buying new and around a 3 year old S-class configured with the options I'd like. When I go on mbusa.com and try to find it that way it only lets you search by year, exterior color, and 1 interior color. I looked at some of my local dealerships and they don't let you search for only ones with the options you want or even show you the options quickly. Instead I have to click on each one and read through a huge paragraph listing things like 4 doors, AC, cruise control, etc to find out the options on the car. So far I haven't seen any that have the executive rear seat package plus, which is something I really wanted.

If I buy new I'm almost thinking I may have to custom order the car since I don't know how many will be configured with the options I want.

MTrauman

I think you will have a difficult time finding a used S Class with the rear airplane type tables since very few cars have this option. It is possible but it will be difficult. Most dealers do not order this package unless it is ordered by the customer as I did on my 2016. You should look at the largest dealers in the US such as New York, New Jersey, and California.

It will also be difficult finding a new 18 but again look at the largest US dealers and you might get lucky finding one in inventory.

pjw1967

I am way over my pay grade here. Just trying to help. Listingallcars might help you. A little cumbersome. They have a key word search. So you start with minimal info, but at the bottom you have a key word search. I found this car. The narrative says it has an Executive Package. Don't know if that is exactly what you are looking for. Good luck.

https://www.listingallcars.com/vdp/-.../carstoryPanel

elrepho

I love the airplane seats but no way to get 3 friends in the back seat so not practical for me . . . however in my search came across listing ID# 467666485 on Autotrader. 2014 with 7,000miles and executive rear seat package. I didn't buy it so you go ahead! Dealer is in Virginia though . . .

Good Luck!

2012 merc amg

Sometimes you have to settle for something close. I found a 2015 and it had everything I wanted except the surround view camera. I bought the car and it's working out great, but like Mick Jagaer says, "you can't always get what you want" But if you try sometimes you get what you need. lol

hyperion667

Having a car configured the way you want it is the best way to go, especially at a price of over 100K.

Jason B

On a used car, not easy, especially if you are looking for colors/choices that aren't common. Took me about a year to find the one I wanted. I'm talked used. For ex, low miles, white exterior, all black interior, amg package, and a few nice options, not easy to find. This was for w221, but I have a friend looking for same combo on w222 and again, not easy.

2012 merc amg

To me these cars coming off a 30 month lease is the only way to fly. My car had a sticker of $110K and I got the car for $60K with 31K miles and mint condition, except just a small ding on the drivers door, hardly noticeable, the certified warrantee is really good. I'd just call around a few of your local dealers and see what they have to offer in around a 2015/16, even if they don't have what you want they may come across one and give you a call. In the meantime might want to check this car out, it's in Florida. To get what you want you may have to travel some. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2015-Mercede...xZ26Mf&vxp=mtr

1bad540

Mostly it takes searching..thats a rare option that will prb not add much to resale. I looked on and off for 2 years to find my w221..white/blk/amg/panaroof and cpo'd.... now looking for a w222 pretty much same options...still tuff as prices for same car are all over the place!

Socalsteve

Cars.com

Autotrader.com

Craigslist.org

Carmax.com

ebay.com


Each one of these sites have powerful search engines. Use them to save time and hassle.

Happy hunting!!!

Streamliner

What makes matters so much worse, is the way some dealers market their CPO & used cars. So many of them will list a W222 as having bucket seats, leather interior, automatic transmission, power steering, Panorama Roof, 4-wheel disc brakes, aluminum wheels.........you get the picture. Or, they will list the options in with the boilerplate of every single feature every W222 has, making it very difficult to sort through the mess. So many times, when I am searching online ads, I want to reach out into cyberspace and strangle these idiots.

1bad540

When ive searched for Bmws in the past there was a Vin decoder site, Id just copy the vin and get the options that way. I tried a few for benz but seems to just list the generic stuff.

MTrauman

The best site for knowing all the options for MB cars is www.datamb.com. This provides the factory listing of all the codes and explanations. One may need to know a little about the MB codes but this provides all the codes and explanations from the factory. May not work for current year cars but will work for used cars.

2012 merc amg

Yep, that drove me nuts when I was looking for my car. All they need to do is list the individual options under the base of the wagon whats on the sticker. Most don't do this and ultimately you end up having to call a salesman who does not know and needs to get back to you.

Socalsteve

Ummm, don’t you think they do this on purpose? Make you call the dealership so they can start a relationship with you, get your phone number, name, etc. . And, even if it’s not exactly the car you want, they have a better chance at talking you into buying it rather than you just glossing over it on the net and moving onto the next car.

Its part of their marketing/sales strategy.

Socalsteve

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...5060/overview/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9588/overview/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...2037/overview/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...9895/overview/

ramhemi1500

It does take time to find out what options are exactly are on each S class but if you look well enough you can find the one you want. I found a 2015 S550 4Matic with 7k miles for $71k with AMG sport package, Premium 1, Rear seat package, Surround View Camera, Distronic Plus, Night Vision, Exclusive Trim, OEM Trunk spoiler. Only things missing was warmth and comfort, rear executive seat package, and HUD. Don't really need those items but sometimes wish I had the HUD.

hyperion667

That's a great deal. The night vision is nice in the way it has an auto setting; don't even have to have the display screen on and it lets you know if objects appear. Use yours often? I just leave it on auto.

ramhemi1500

Yeah the night vision is pretty cool. There are some roads where we live that are just pitch black and the car recognizes that and just turns it on automatically. Great feature to have when its completely dark and vision is poor.

Nice Ride

This is what works for me.....
I use autotrader, set email alerts. CPO Dealer Only, Photos Only, any location (cars can be shipped for under a grand just about anywhere) Pick your color.... Then, when you get an alert, just jump to the photos. Immediately you can notice if it has the sport package, then the interior photos will show types of seating, look how many buttons are to the left of the steering wheel, typically a loaded car will have 4 to 5 switches, the 5th being HUD. Its actually a very quick process to look at the photos, and weed out the over priced, under optioned cars out there..

Mitch Alsup

You have to put in your homework. I spent 2 hours per day for over 6 months looking for a (then:: 4 years ago) 221 V12 White with beige interior; and failed.
You have to put in your homework. Until you put in at least 100 hours, you have nothing to complain about.

Jason B

I bet it's because many w221 V12's with a white exterior DIDN'T HAVE A BEIGE INTERIOR, due to it being a v12 and Mercedes made more with black interior for the AMG. It still boggles my mind how rare it is to find a S550 white exterior with black interior, for a w221, as well as newer ws222, but AMG's are more common to find black interiors with white exterior.... I wonder why Mercedes does this.

1bad540

they called it porcelain. you def have to chk the pics, some list it as beige some blk.

1bad540

Just chked the manheim list... mostly tan interiors.

cetialpha5

You have to use a VIN decoder. You just have to figure out the option code that you're looking for and see if it's on the list. Here's a couple, the first one is the best, but if you use it too often, it cuts you off so I use the second one to run a bunch of vin numbers.

https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz

http://www.neoriginal.ru/cat/mb

There's also MB"s EPC-net. Might be worth it as some newer VIN's aren't in the database. Costs $75 a year though, used to be free. It's also used to figure out what parts go with the car. It's really slow to use though. You could also try the $10 knock offs on eBay, those come with WIS (lets you look up repair procedures) and EPC but it's going to be an older database not a live up to date one like the online one, but they may only be about a year old so 3 year old uses ones should be in there.

https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/subscribe.jsp