I recently took this one for a test drive...

http://www.plazamotorsaz.com/64_1997_Merz_s500.htm

Looks great doesn't it? The rear suspension needs work. Don't know if it needs new acumulators, struts, both or what but it was impossible to tell if the car had a decent ride or not because of that. I hit my head over a couple of bumps because of that. The right rear window was stuck. Just squealed horribly when trying to move it. The AC didn't seem all that great. Steering was rather heavy and groaned quite loudly. I couldn't find any rust on it but it had started out life as a Pennsylvania car so there might be hidden issues that I had not been able to detect. The rear view mirror was lying in the back seat.

After hearing the kind of advice offered here I think it's a car I'll not be taking the plunge on. To be honest I don't know I'll ever be able to afford a W140.

- Peter.

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Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S