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2000 S500 - Any known problems?
I have a possible chance to trade my duramax 4-door truck for a S500. Any known issues with that model?
68K miles, all records, supposedly perfect.
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Chris Brown "OC", So-Cal 1979 240D, 122K, 4spd, Colorado Biege w/Tobacco, Pwr Roof, AC, Cruise, Becker Corona - SOLD Past Benzos: 71 250 • 83 240D • 84 190E • 04 C240 • 11 GLK350 • 13 c250 Coupe http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...ine=1276896801 |
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Beautiful cars, but I have heard that they are one of the most $ to work on and have some issues since 2000 was the first year for this chassis. I know an old lady that purchased a 2000 S500 brand new and she had alot of recalls that had to be performed as well.
I would have a PPI done on it by a professional Mercedes tech before leaping in. Good luck! |
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Hi:
I would avoid the early 2000's Mercedes. Mercedes went through several years of unusually high reliability problems due to their efforts to reduce costs. I had a C320 that was the worst car that I ever owned. Developed suspension and transmission problems, and the car was supposedly certified. I would hate to think of the costs of fixing these problems out of pocket. I believe that the S series from these years had suspension and electrical problems as well as potentially rust issues. My 2006 CLK has had none of these problems.
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Brian '94 E420 - 99K '12 C300 4 Matic Previously owned: '06 CLK 500K Cabriolet '85 300SD (Old Smokey) 2002 Boxster 2002 C320 (The five-pointed star Mercedes) 1993 300E 3.2 (Dealership's cash cow) 1979 300SD (Chrome beauty) 1983 300D (Old faithful) 1983 240D (Right lane cruiser) 1977 240D (Miracle of bondo) |
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No way I'd give up my Duramax diesel pickup for a costly car to operate, that will continue to depreciate - that you can't haul anything in.
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My nieghbor's Dad has a car lot in the next state. He comes to visit every couple weeks and ogles over my 240. So I asked him to keep an eye out for a diesel S-class and that's when he mentioned the S500. One owner, 66K miles, mid-teen's $$. Oh well, I do read there are expensive repairs that come up on those cars. Not what I want to get involved with - I already have a BMW. I really want a diesel anyway. Better mileage, more longevity, easier to work on. I found a 84 300SD local with 150K for about three grand. Should go look at it.
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Chris Brown "OC", So-Cal 1979 240D, 122K, 4spd, Colorado Biege w/Tobacco, Pwr Roof, AC, Cruise, Becker Corona - SOLD Past Benzos: 71 250 • 83 240D • 84 190E • 04 C240 • 11 GLK350 • 13 c250 Coupe http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...ine=1276896801 |
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ABC failure prone. Forget that car.
rjp |
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As a matter of fact, I wouldn't even do the deal if he kicked in $5K along with the S500 to give up a diesel truck that you can make a living with, working as a tradesman if you need to make a buck.
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