Who the hell wants to buy an S-class as a beater? Any S-Class for that matter let alone a W140. Seems anachronistic to put it mildly.

I was in a used car dealership looking for a Suburban a little while back. There was a superb looking W140 400SE silver with black interior. They had had a similar colored W126 420SE advertised but that had unfortunately already been sold. When I asked about the 420 there was some confusion while they thought I meant the 400. Sales man said "now theres a man who knows his cars" Yes said I , "I can afford to buy it, I could never afford to maintain it". He wasn't too pleased with that response.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S