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fad,
Truly appreciate the suggestions. And I've considered them at some point. They're nice cars, but...
The S8 is too expensive. Over here, those things cost around $100K. Ouch! And due to the dearth of upscale Audis here (the dealers only import the A4 and A6), parts are VERY expensive and take forever to source.
The Jags would have been nice, and i've checked a couple of examples but there seem to be no excellent Jag mechanics available. I checked out a 99 or 00 (i forget) XJR (the supercharged sedan) which was selling for $30K...but taxes weren't paid, and it would have cost me twice that and change for taxes.
Search is still on.... After browsing through the site, it seems like only JimF isn't complaining about maintenance issues. That's a bit disconcerting (the fact that so many are complaining, not JimF's good fortune!)
I've widened my choices to include:
- a 96 Range Rover with 4k on the odo, which recently got all the necessary updates (air suspension, exhause, air pumps, etc.)
- 97 or 98 LR Disco
- A 96-99 G wagen if I can find one at a decent price (doubt it)
- the aforementioned 98/99 E240 Sedan or wagon.
I was considering 97-99 BMW 7 series but upon doing some research, they seem to have their own versions of maintenance issues as the W140.
I'd definitely need to get a car/truck with at least a peppy 6 cyl engine in it. The 4 cyl W210 I drove seemed to be a bit strained for my taste. I'm sure coming straight out of the 500E didn't help matters at all... : )
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