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 ON TOPIC: Aren't the late nineties MB cars that we should stay away from? They have the self destructing wiring harnesses for one thing. I would stick with the W126. If you want a more refined car, look for a nice clean SDL.
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03-09-2009, 07:10 PM
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I think all the new Benz's look like the size of Honda's.I don't like crawling down into a car.
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03-09-2009, 08:34 PM
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You'll wish you had your 300SD back when the first repairs for that S500 come around....the W140 is a whole different world of expenses and repairs compared to a W126...
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03-09-2009, 10:03 PM
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Hah, that's funny. I bought my 83 SD from a guy that was replacing it with an S500.
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03-09-2009, 10:40 PM
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You can spend $3000 a year on maintenance rather easily on a w140; if the previous owner hadn't done everything perfectly, you may find you're out $4000-$5000 in the first six months. I love the body style, and I love the car, but I would never buy something that would cost so much damn money to keep moving when there are so many better/cheaper alternatives out there.
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03-10-2009, 12:17 AM
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 That, would scare me away. (Even though they are very nice/impressive cars)I think you can do better than that, on an even newer S-Class, for a few bucks more, and a lot less miles.
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03-10-2009, 12:28 AM
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Think I'm Over It
Keepin' my SD. But an S500 is an AWESOME car to drive.
Appreciate the replies
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03-10-2009, 12:54 AM
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Words of wisdom.
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However, if you keep having the hots for a car like that, I think Brian Carlton nailed it. Get a pre-owned BMW 740.
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