My top four choices would probably be 1)97 E420, 2)97 Range Rover 4.6HSE (unreliable but unbelievable off road), 3)low mileage 500E, 4)98 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro. Considering the resale value of the Audi and Range Rover (or lack there of) I porbablywould go with a benz. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Jesse
98 C43
94 Range Rover
97 Saab 900 Turbo (leased thank god)

My choices would be the cleanest 92-95 400E/E420 or 500E that I could find. After my friends experiences trying to maintain their post 60000 mile Audis, Porsches, Lexuses (Lexi?) and Bimmers, (and my experiences with Acura) I will stick to the 124s in that price range.

Although, anybody have any experiences with the last of the Cadillac-Maserati Allante with the Northstar engine? Looks clean and is a handy size, but I don't know a thing about the handling, braking, or reliability.

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JCE
87 300E, 65k miles
Smoke Silver

Find a nice condition 500E and put a set of 245/45/17's on it. That or an S4 but the 500E is just in a league by itself. In any event, the car that will suit you best depends on your priorities. Let us know what they are and I'll be better able to recommend something. Until then, I know what I'd choose.

Just my vote...Lee

For 40k, a brand new Audi S4 6-speed will do just fine. And with couple mods(Stage2 or higher), S4 becomes a M5/E55 killer.

However, as for used car, I too will definitely go for a well taken care of 500E. The power, luxury, and stability of 500E is un-matched. It's in a class of its own.

Here's my pick....

1. 500E/E500
2. A8 4.2
3. E420
4. Range Rover

Andy Kuo


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ICQ#26950002
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Mercedes S-Class Page
http://akry.web.com

I could go on forever with this list, but here are my top 5 choices..

1. '00 SAAB 9-3 Viggen coupe
2. '94 E500
3. '00 SAAB 9-5 Aero sedan
4. Any 113 chassis SL variant in top condition
5. A 600SWB (obviously would need a little work for 40-50 grand)


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Rgds,
Aaron Greenberg
MB technician
Precision Motorcars, Cincinnati, Ohio
'67 250SE Cabriolet
'77 450SL
'80 300SD
'85 380SE
'86 420SEL
'89 420SEL
'93 300E 2.8
'74 Jensen Interceptor Mk.III
'81 DeLorean DMC12
'84 BMW 745i Turbo

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Thanks for your help guys. I'm not in the market right now. But as with all car guys, I never know when I will be in the market. One of my favorite Mercedes is the 107 SL (the 560 and early 450 in particular). for 40 grand I could buy a mint 560 and have enough cash for a 450. anyway, thanks!

Jesse
98 C43
94 Range Rover
97 Saab 900 Turbo

[This message has been edited by jesseC43 (edited 07-22-2000).]