Hi folks, your views and help on model numbers....
Discussion
I've tried googling, to no avail.
Couple of things..
Firstly, I'm after the model number for the s-class model, the large one that was around mid to late 90's as I'm tempted with an S320 Longwheelbase which a friend is selling.
It is a late N reg, 150k, full merc history, immaculate in every way. The owner is as fastidious as they come, he will let me have it for £3000, full MOT taxed for 4 months, it's got every single option known to man, and is genuinely a nice one.
Yes, it's a gert big panzer, and won't go that well, but it's one heck of a big safe family wagon for the money. It's certainly got me thinking, especially as I need something safe for the family as I'm in legal wranglings with the dealer who sold me my current BMW.
Worth a punt?
Thanks in advance,
Mike.
Couple of things..
Firstly, I'm after the model number for the s-class model, the large one that was around mid to late 90's as I'm tempted with an S320 Longwheelbase which a friend is selling.
It is a late N reg, 150k, full merc history, immaculate in every way. The owner is as fastidious as they come, he will let me have it for £3000, full MOT taxed for 4 months, it's got every single option known to man, and is genuinely a nice one.
Yes, it's a gert big panzer, and won't go that well, but it's one heck of a big safe family wagon for the money. It's certainly got me thinking, especially as I need something safe for the family as I'm in legal wranglings with the dealer who sold me my current BMW.
Worth a punt?
Thanks in advance,
Mike.
Hi Daz, I'm in a bit of a quandry at the moment, without a decent family car - the 535i has been clocked so I'm not driving it and taking the dealer to court / trading standards.
The tvr can't fit the kids in and I have an astra turbo diesel as the tvr support vehicle - not wifeys favourite chariot
The s320 seems a great car, which basically I can pay for out of savings whilst the 535 shenanigans gets sorted. Fuel consumption....well, it won't do that many miles and if it is on a par with the 535 ish...it's ok. I must confess to really liking the solidity and styling of them. I have always been equally a merc and bmw fan.
Aircon works, that's another thing, the 535's has packed up and in this weather
The tvr can't fit the kids in and I have an astra turbo diesel as the tvr support vehicle - not wifeys favourite chariot
The s320 seems a great car, which basically I can pay for out of savings whilst the 535 shenanigans gets sorted. Fuel consumption....well, it won't do that many miles and if it is on a par with the 535 ish...it's ok. I must confess to really liking the solidity and styling of them. I have always been equally a merc and bmw fan.
Aircon works, that's another thing, the 535's has packed up and in this weather
Mind you, wifey only ever parks in the mall. 
cheers.Thank you very much for the input chaps, much appreciated. I'll keep you posted!
I think wifey may have an issue with the gargantuan size, she is giving me negative eyebrow lifts, so for once in my life I'm going to get her in the car giving it a bit of stick before I commit.
Thanks again fellas.
I think wifey may have an issue with the gargantuan size, she is giving me negative eyebrow lifts, so for once in my life I'm going to get her in the car giving it a bit of stick before I commit.
Thanks again fellas.Just a quick update for you chaps...
Mrs silverback did try the car for size, she didn't see the need for something so large. And seeing as she was going to be the main driver we decided not to go for it, even though it was a marvellous car for the money...
Looks like it's a C280 sport that's top of the list. It tends to tick the majority of boxes.....however she has taken a worrying liking to the new shape vw beetle
Mrs silverback did try the car for size, she didn't see the need for something so large. And seeing as she was going to be the main driver we decided not to go for it, even though it was a marvellous car for the money...
Looks like it's a C280 sport that's top of the list. It tends to tick the majority of boxes.....however she has taken a worrying liking to the new shape vw beetle
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