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Originally Posted by dukegrad98
Lots of typical non-owner-of-W220 comments here. My folks have one, among half a dozen other Benz models, and it so far has given 77000 miles almost trouble-free. Did blow a catalytic converter a month or two ago, and both cats were replaced free by the dealership even out of the car's warranty -- Benz even picked up a $600 towing tab on that. It has been a fine, comfortable, safe car for highway use, and it's sure a lot better looking than the shoebox W140.
(What would you get if Scion made their cars large? W140s, but probably without the AC problems that cost as much as a Scion does in the first place!)  
Cheers, John |
Well, one of my best friends bought a brand new W140 S 320 in 1998 the minute he drove my S 500 L. He just loved the car.
When the W220 came out, he waited a little and then ordered a brand new 2000 S 430. Under my advice he kept the S 320 also.
HE DROVE THE S 430 FOR FOUR MONTHS AND RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER !
He hated its quality, finishes and worst of all the air suspension and electronics (which gave him constant trouble since day one).
He has been happily driving his 1998 S 320 for nine years and he just placed an order for a pristine black on black S 350 (W221).
So, I guess, this is a reference from someone which had a first hand experience on a W220.