is a 98/99 S280/320 a good purchase?

[mckean]

G'day all I am curently looking at a 98/99 S class and would greatly appreciate anyone who currently owns one to share their experience with me. I know the first four years had some bad problems but I have been told that the very last of the series is not only much better but a car that no manufacture is ever like to emulate again including MB. I am looking at the six cylinder models as it is for cruising across Australian country side and our max speed limit is a stupid 110Kph so I don't need the V8 any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Mat.