Car has 58k and is in excel. cond. Dealer wants 14k for the car. Are there any common problems with this car?

Buy it before someone else does. They're great cars, expecially for that kind of money.

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The only direct experience I've had with them is a friend of my parent's S430 traded in their car after facing a $7,000 transmission repair. I've heard the opposite from Joe, but it all would be conjecture from me. Keep in mind it is an 8 year old car, and I would suggest getting a PPI before purchase.

You can certainly count on it will cost alot more to maintain than your W126, ALOT more.

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1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Thanks for the info.

The general consensus I have seen is that '00 - '03 cars can be problematic. Most of the major bugs were ironed-out after that.

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'97 S320 (LWB), Ruby Red Metallic, 73k miles
'97 S420V, Smoke Silver Metallic, 155k miles

Make sure the airmatic struts have been retro-fitted. There was a design problem- this is a very expensive repair if it has not been done.
The car is a great vehicle - just pretend the Command D navigation is not there. It is a useless toy.

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i agree with the previous post.the biggest problem with those cars was the front struts leaking air out of the tops.good test is to lift car up on lift and let down again.if suspension stays up all is good otherwise!!!

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