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I am considering purchasing a 2005 S500 with 62,195 miles. It is the Designo Edition. The asking price is $31,900. I am having it checked out at a MB dealership. Can anyone please tell me anything that they know about this model? That is pros and cons? If this model and year are unreliable and I should not make the purchase because of problems with the car, please tell me. I have never owned a MB S500. Please be so kind as to respond. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Andover
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I have not been around in a while. For what it's worth my 2003 S-430 4-Matic has been a joy. No problems whatsoever and a winter snow mobile this time of year. I add these comments having just browsed some of the past posts. Someone may find them of value if looking for a used M-B. This is my third 4-matic and it has been a lifesaver over the years and we will never by a car without this feature. My other car is an '07 E-350 4-Matic wagon. Same great experience as with the S above.
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Replying to: rockypaul (Jan 18, 2008 9:56 am) Thank you so very much for the feedback. I am buying a used MB S500. The S430 looks like the S500 to me. You have maintained it the dealer? You have had no problems with specific areas of the car? Why is it the Consumer Reports gives the S class models such horrific reviews? Any ideas? When you get a moment respond. If you know of any site where I can learn more about the S500, please let me know. Thanks! Andover
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Replying to: andover (Jan 18, 2008 3:18 pm) You will find cars on the recommended list yet also demonstrate poor repair histories. My main issue with them is not reporting the number of respondents per vehicle and year. Many ratings are carried over from previous data and cars that are say 4 years old have a terrible history on brake repairs. Well, of course they would need brakes but at what mileage? They have this data but choose to leave it out and that diminishes the usefulness of their reports. The people who choose to respond to their surveys either have legitimate gripes they wish to get off their chests or way too much time on their hands to complete such a lengthy survey. Oddly, over the years CR has road tested E and S class sedans and they were overwhelmed by the quality, luxury and performance. Go figure. I do maintain my cars at the dealer religiously. The only issue I had was following a replacement of a voltage regulator under a service bulletin they did not clear the resultant error codes and I had to return. That and 2 headlight bulbs replaced (my headlights are on all the time) under warranty. The difference between the 430 and the 500 are as follows from the catalog: Bigger motor, more power; Leather quality; HID Headlights on the 500; Heated seats standard on 500. You can compare each year and model for the last 16 years at the M-B site.
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 13, 2008 11:39 am) Did u switch to the ls460? Don't have much experience abt merc but my dad had own it previously and still loves it . His favo car is the Cls class. By the way my uncle had just traded his blue bmw 7 series 2004 to 2008 S350 last week in white with that black sun roof I think it's called panamara looks soooo nice. this car looks very special.
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| Hello MB fans and owners....I have a 2003 S430 with the sports package...When I turn the wheel every now and then I hear this CLANK! and the alignment seems to get out of whack...Then another CLANK...and all is fine for a while. It seems like something is loose but the mechanic says everything is fine....What's the deal? | |
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Replying to: bmlexus (Feb 08, 2008 4:37 pm) No, I bought a '05 LS430 before the LS460 was available. Interestingly, I just was talking to a fellow I know who called his CLS "an expensive piece of junk". I'm still disappointed that no current S550 owners have responded to my inquiry about their experiences with the reliability of their cars.
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Replying to: garyh1 (Feb 17, 2008 9:49 am) thats strange that no1 has responded abt the new s class here he calls it a piece of junk  but why  he should have test drove it before buying it. I don't like cars like cls my self because when ur sitting ur head is touching the roof i am not sure but i had also felt like this in the new LS as well. |
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