PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - S class ... All the same body ?

PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php)

- Tech Help (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=1)

- - S class ... All the same body ? (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=151546)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

That is some vehicle. Absolutely unique.

I read the thread when you did that change. Quite a bit of work to achieve but stunning results.

I'm amazed that the fenders would "bolt on" to the W140.

so is there a picture posted somewhere? sounds interesting.

tom w

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Where as the W140 is really just an evolved W126. The W220 was a departure, completly different cars, yet so S class in its own right.:cool:

Did I mention that air suspension?:D Air ride rules! I'm glad MB went back to it.

-> Yes, the W220 was a departure... nonstop flight into Cheapoland. Plastics, interior finish and materials of the W220 do rival an Eastern European Lada, but any Corolla or even a Kia would beat the downgraded beast. Postfacelifted models corrected the nightmare a little, but still...

-> Air ride rules! Oh yes, tell that to all the owners from early (and some not too early) W220s who saw their S-class bellies kissing the floor after the air suspension had suddenly failed, with no option to drive their cars even a foot, anywhere.

Well when you buy a high end car expect problems. I disagree, I think the interior on the W220 is fine.

Whats the difference between spending $3k to replace and evap core or a couple of grand to set the air ride straight.:confused:

All part of owning European cars really.