Choices, Choices and more Choices.....

[Giannis]

Tough choice indeed. The 1992 one is as W140 as a W140 can get, but the 1999 model would be a much better choice if you are going to live with it in a more frequent basis.

If you really want the updated options (like the sound system and automatic climate controls) go for the 1999. Otherwise, if I were you, I'd get the 1992 one.

 

[Yaz]

'99 S500 without a doubt.
Always better to get a facelifted model imo, so you won't regret anything along the way.

 

[Merc1]

Update: The 1996 S500 I originally posted has been sold and the inspection, while good for its age, turned up a lot of cosmetic issues. Cracks in the wood, headlights, bumpers etc. They dealer had another buyer ready for it, so I told them by all means. The 1999 is being inspected this afternoon. I keep staring at the 1992 also. Same dealership.

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[Merc1]

Star light, Star Bright, a Mercedes-Benz finally returns to my garage Monday Night!

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[Mr. Mercedes]

What is it?

Will the BMW make way for the S-coupe?

 

[Merc1]

LOL. Nah, S Coupe not out yet. Watch this space as they say........

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[deity]

I'm guessing it's the '99 S500 as it is now sold on the website?

 

[Merc1]

"No Comment"


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[Sunny]

Congrats Marcus. You know I love the "tank" !

 

[Merc1]

Thanks Sunny, but I didn't know you liked the W140. I figured you'd hate it because it pretty much drives/handles like a tank. Then again, you do prefer purely Germanic cars so I guess the W140s' design must be it?

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[Sunny]

Thanks Sunny, but I didn't know you liked the W140. I figured you'd hate it because it pretty much drives/handles like a tank. Then again, you do prefer purely Germanic cars so I guess the W140s' design must be it?

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It is a tank, who cares how it handles . Yea, I love how Teutonic it looks. I still remember the first time I saw one, it was so imposing and dwarfed everything else next to it. Incidentally I saw a Phantom recently, same effect. It is like an apartment on wheels.

 

[Merc1]

Well watch this space next week Sunny. The "tank" will be here next to its new garage mates.

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[Merc1]

Finally after a few initial problems. She is here:

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[Merc1]

The AMG wheels make all the difference here. You don't even want to see what it looks like before. A hippo on stilts.

Very clean for a 15 year old car.

I am in love with this car.


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[Merc1]

I have to get a bluetooth solution for music and the passenger side rear bumper is in need of adjustment, everything else ($$$$) has been taken care of.

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[Sayyaaf]

Congrats Marcus. Lovely white

Out of curiosity, why you needed such big car ?

 

[Merc1]

Oh no "need" at all. The W140 is one of the past Benzes I've always wanted. I tried to get my dad to by one back in the day, but he growled about the price. Wish he was here today to see it. Only a R129 SL500 or SL600 and the W124 500E remain.

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[Merc1]

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[Sayyaaf]

lol I didn't mean need need, I meant itch

Enjoy man, whatever floats your boat.

I will start collecting once this new house headache is over.

 

[Merc1]

Oh ok, gotcha. Boat being the operative word here lol. I can't wait for Sunny and Tycoon to see it.



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