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07-02-2009, 12:22 AM
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AC question 99 S500
I was thinking about having a look at a 99 S500, and I was wondering how likely it would be to have the evap core problem. I dont' have any more info on the car to give. Just wondering about experiences....
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07-02-2009, 08:15 AM
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In the US the 1999 S500 was a W140.051 chassis, a/c leaks at evaporator are common place in that chassis.
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07-02-2009, 11:35 AM
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I"m fairly familiar with the 140 chassis, as I have a 95 S320v and love it. What are some options on that car that usually go haywire and cause problems?? Things to look for??
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All it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to stand by and do nothing. Too many people tip toe through life, never attempting or doing anything great, hoping to make it safely to death... Bob Proctor '95 S320 LWB '87 300SDL '04 E500 wagon 4matic
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12-02-2009, 09:20 AM
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Do a search on "W140"
It will tell you pretty much anything you want to know. If you are considering buying one - be sure and get one with FULL service records and one that has already had the evap. core replace PREFERABLY with one that is all copper - not the copper/aluminum crap that leaks again in 10 years.
Check electricals - esp. door closing assist, wiring harness (issues on '93 thru early '96 cars), rear suspension on S500 cars. AVOID the S600 unless you have deep pockets and/or a fat bank account. I have been very satisfied with my S500 - of course I may live to eat those words. Average maintenance for me has been around $1500 a year. Edit - Sorry, just saw that you have a W140 already..... check oiler tubes on the '99 - valve train noise and/or lower oil pressure likely means the bottoms have blown out. Rear suspension is expensive to fix - nitrogen spheres are about $200 a piece and the valve is $375 - not sure about struts. Last edited by benzguy1987; 12-02-2009 at 09:24 AM. Reason: Prior info.
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