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01-06-2006, 09:37 PM
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Most folks would probably say, "none."
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01-06-2006, 10:10 PM
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Yeah, I'm afraid the W140 S class cars are known to be extraordinarily expensive to own and operate.
In particular, the early models, '92-'95-ish, were particularly problematic. The consensus is that '98-'99 are the best to own, but at minimum, the newer the better.
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01-06-2006, 11:20 PM
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My aunt in South Carolina has a 500SEL, but I think it is a 1994-1995. Aside from A/C woes, it has been extremely reliable. I think the A/C problem was the common problem with these cars. I think it was a $3000. repair.
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01-07-2006, 02:54 PM
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1997-99. W140's are fine cars. The learning curve is not steep at all, going from a W126 to a W140. Lots of similer stuff.
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01-07-2006, 03:16 PM
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I guess you should first properly separate the two W140 categories: pre-facelift and post-facelift.
Pre-facelift run from 1991 to 1994. Post-facelift run from 1995 to 1999. Pre-facelift the definite best year is 1994 (late). Post-facelift models are usually less prone to problems than pre-facelift models, although as said above, the better years are 1998-99. Try reading this post to learn a little about W140s reliability and pre and post-facelift differences: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=19772
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