PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 2000 S500

cjbrown · #5 08-09-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

No way I'd give up my Duramax diesel pickup for a costly car to operate, that will continue to depreciate - that you can't haul anything in.

Thanks Joe, I was kind of on the fence about it anyway. We bought the truck four years ago to pull our boat, but have sold the boat. So the truck is sitting on the street and I'm driving the 240. I keep thinking sell the truck, put the 240 in the garage, and get a nice driver. On the otherhand, sure as hell, soon as I sell it I'll regret it.

My nieghbor's Dad has a car lot in the next state. He comes to visit every couple weeks and ogles over my 240. So I asked him to keep an eye out for a diesel S-class and that's when he mentioned the S500. One owner, 66K miles, mid-teen's $$.

Oh well, I do read there are expensive repairs that come up on those cars. Not what I want to get involved with - I already have a BMW.

I really want a diesel anyway. Better mileage, more longevity, easier to work on. I found a 84 300SD local with 150K for about three grand. Should go look at it.