Any post facelift w220 owners want to jump in?

[WANT '71 280SEL]

I've had quite the assortment of newer and older Mercs. I'm now looking at an '04 S500. This isn't another "what to look for before buying" thread; rather, I'd like to hear from people that actually own one and what they think of the car. I like the face lifted look as well as general improvements in reliability that come with the later cars.

Best Regards,

David