Thinking about an S500
Discussion
Hi Folks,
I've fancied a V8 Benz for ages and I'm thinking of indulging, probably in a 2000-2003 S500. Apart from the obvious whopping fuel bills are there any maintenance issues I should be on the lookout for? I'll be living (and car-hunting) in Bahrain, where cars tend to lead relatively tough lives (but paying 10p per litre for fuel is a good compensation)
Cheers
I've fancied a V8 Benz for ages and I'm thinking of indulging, probably in a 2000-2003 S500. Apart from the obvious whopping fuel bills are there any maintenance issues I should be on the lookout for? I'll be living (and car-hunting) in Bahrain, where cars tend to lead relatively tough lives (but paying 10p per litre for fuel is a good compensation)
Cheers
Hello since no one has replied to this post I thought I would. I have borrowed an S 500 1999 LWB (newer shape) for the last three months and covered about 5K miles in it.
maintenance issues
Watch for rust under the arches - Mercedes should be able to sort this out for you with no cost if the car has had a full MBSH.
The double glazing delaminates (brown streak) across the top of the windows but this isn't a major problem.
It's been a loverly car to drive with lots of options! PM me with any specific questions.
P
maintenance issues
Watch for rust under the arches - Mercedes should be able to sort this out for you with no cost if the car has had a full MBSH.
The double glazing delaminates (brown streak) across the top of the windows but this isn't a major problem.
It's been a loverly car to drive with lots of options! PM me with any specific questions.
P
Gouki said:
Hello since no one has replied to this post I thought I would. I have borrowed an S 500 1999 LWB (newer shape) for the last three months and covered about 5K miles in it.
maintenance issues
Watch for rust under the arches - Mercedes should be able to sort this out for you with no cost if the car has had a full MBSH.
The double glazing delaminates (brown streak) across the top of the windows but this isn't a major problem.
It's been a loverly car to drive with lots of options! PM me with any specific questions.
P
Have you picked up the SL55 AMG yet?maintenance issues
Watch for rust under the arches - Mercedes should be able to sort this out for you with no cost if the car has had a full MBSH.
The double glazing delaminates (brown streak) across the top of the windows but this isn't a major problem.
It's been a loverly car to drive with lots of options! PM me with any specific questions.
P
Jules.
Gouki said:
Yes I have Jules. Great car. 2002 52 silver, anthracite interior 27k miles. Check out fccuk.org in "other cars" for my brief write-up. What do you drive now? P
Good choice.Still in the stigmatised but excellent 335d, have been looking at CLS 55AMG's recently so may change if one comes up at the right price (still need 4 doors).....we'll see.
Jules.
Only two issues with an S500 from that period......1. Commando, a lot went wrong after a year or so, and were changed under warranty etc, quite a few you see for sale have gone through 2 or 3....and problem two, Airmatic suspension problems (can cost a lot to fix). Appart from that, they are good, not as reliable as the w140 before, but a lot more complex, so to be expected.
By the way, you are far better off buying a fullspec (with all the options) s320L.....easilly the best buy of the range, and of no surprise that was one of the most popular in the UK amoungst priviate buyers.
By the way, you are far better off buying a fullspec (with all the options) s320L.....easilly the best buy of the range, and of no surprise that was one of the most popular in the UK amoungst priviate buyers.
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