00-03 W220 S-class also did not have the galvanized steel, thus W220s also have serious rusting problems. i hear 04+ S class cars got the galvanized steel tho

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Current cars:
2001 MB E55 AMG
2003 Honda S2000
2000 Honda CRV

Gone but not forgotten:
2004 BMW 325i 5sp sport
1999 BMW 540i sport
1997 MB E420
1995 BMW M3 coupe