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Originally Posted by MAVA
The early ones have front sub-frame issues where the lower control arms bolt-on. If the play is too large the WHOLE front aluminum sub frame must be replaced.
I want to say it is about $3k to $5k for the part, but the monumental task of the engine alignment, and etc....
A W140 is way cheaper to maintain in terms of dollars....
The PSE(door lock pumps) on the early ones are known to melt down...about $1k
That shock pump is about $1.5k to $2k.. Dealer Shocks are $1.5k to $1.8k a piece. Someone rebuilds the shocks for about $700 a piece...
I'm a fan of W140, and I have two of them. Even if you blow a transmission on a W140 it is chump-change to the suspension issues the W220's can sink a person...
All the best,
Martin
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I never thought I'd live to see the day when someone would say a W140 is cheap to own. 
I've always wanted to own a 1999 S500 Special Edition.
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Paul S.
2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.
1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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