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03-11-2008, 04:26 PM
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S600 Is this a good car?
I located a '96 S600 for $10K. Compared to a '97 for $17K, this sounds like a deal. However I wonder what could be wrong with it.
Is the S600 a good car and what should I focus on when inspecting one. Thanks for comments. 
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03-11-2008, 04:57 PM
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I'd be too way too stressed from worrying all the time about what might break, and how much it would cost to fix.
Imagine having a trophy wife (via plastic surgery) and at any moment one of her enhanced parts could go back to it's original state, and would require immediate surgery.
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03-11-2008, 05:09 PM
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For what it' worth, I know of a few people with earlier mid-1990's W140 V12s. No problems except normal maintenance and door hinges being replaced.
I've read of the electronic gizmos being a problem, however the issues cropped up more on the earlier W140's. The V12 is a totally different driving experience than a V8. Rock solid driving at 120+ mph. Very few sedans can touch it. Have the PPI done buy someone who knows the 12 cylinder cars... 
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03-11-2008, 05:11 PM
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What year is yours, Ted?
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03-11-2008, 05:15 PM
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03-11-2008, 05:18 PM
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03-11-2008, 05:26 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjwJl4t-DF8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzEivL1Kruo&feature=related
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03-11-2008, 05:29 PM
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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman
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03-11-2008, 05:20 PM
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03-11-2008, 05:27 PM
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I have one!!
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03-11-2008, 05:21 PM
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I have not been in a newer S600 until recently and don't know how much more you can get out of a sedan. I rode in the back seat for 2 hours and didn't want to get out when we arrived, when we returned the seat heaters warmed within a couple minutes...if that. It's hard to judge performance without driving it but it seemed like it would do anything it had to do in an effortless manner.
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03-11-2008, 05:29 PM
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Yeah, it's hard to improve on MB's premier fat-man's car. I'd want something smaller since I do mainly city driving. (Cough, Skyline!)
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03-12-2008, 05:56 AM
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I would do it. I have been infatuated with those cars for a while now. lol
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03-13-2008, 02:53 PM
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Hmmm.. 140 body V12.... AHH !!
- evaporator will set you back a cool $4000 if it goes. - valve cover gaskets require the entire intake being removed - 140 but not S600 specific - closing assist pump - front suspension bushings often. - flat-spotting tires if you let it sit - 4700+ pounds conspire against soft V,Z-rated tires. Other than that, it's a rocket.
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