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Old 01-08-2000, 06:05 PM
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hey guys will I have as many problems with a 96 s420 as i do with a 93 300se???? what foes bad with this model????

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Old 01-08-2000, 09:57 PM
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'96 W140s should have most of the problems out already. The only let down I can think of is that the cool parking guides are gone...



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Old 01-09-2000, 08:38 AM
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The only negative that I can think of is the "eletronic" 5-speed trans. While its has more usable gear ratios the "first" year for this trans was not the best(too many warranty claims). The engine fuel system was enhanced & was tied to Driver Auth. System.
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Old 01-09-2000, 02:02 PM
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Hm....right.....96s and 97s MBs seem to have alot of trouble with the 5-speed tranny. Even the E-Class with 5-speed has lots of trouble.

Also, some 96s have faulty A/C expansion valve...so, maybe look into that, too...



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