We are still on the hunt, we found a nice 04 e500 for 19k. i have read some horror stories. This particular model seems very very nice. The vehicle has 73k and has some sort of CMC warranty until 12/13. the car has new tires, some extensive warranty work mainly to the transmission, hoses, valve cover gasket has recently been done. the suspension sounds sweet but a nightmare if you get a lemon and it needs to be replaced regardless at 100k for several grand.(so i have heard). the car is a 4matic which she wants for rain and snow, mpg is not an issue as the car will be driven maybe 4000miles a year.

The v8 gets me excited and the car is beautiful, it seems a little pricey but is very nice.

any beta on this vehicle would be appreciated. or should i spend 12k on a 2002 or 2003 with equal miles ????