2004 Mercedes 500 S Class - Good to buy?? Don't Want a Dodge - GoFuckYourself.com

sweetpurple04 · 10-15-2007, 03:42 PM

I heard that the newer mercedes are not as good as the older ones. I had a 93 500 SEL for years and it was great. But my mechanic tells me that the new merc are shit. Anyone have a 2004 plus can tell me how they are? I used to drive my 93 on weekends , it was a drop top and I love it but with 120 thousand miles I think it is time to go. Any info is appreciated.. thanks!!

Triple10Hec · 10-15-2007, 03:44 PM

the one in the pic looks like an E class

Husila · 10-15-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple10Hec

the one in the pic looks like an E class

sure does lol

sweetpurple04 · 10-15-2007, 03:50 PM

yea you are right.. but i want the s class. the eclass comes with the 5 liter right?

egbiz · 10-15-2007, 03:55 PM

The new W221 S class is back on target. Benz stepped up their game and from what I have read is really a fantastic vehicle. '04 might be better than an '03 .. But that body style has had known issues. Do some research.

I would save the money, what are those '04's going for now..? 40-50k? Just get a '99 C43 AMG ..

xNetworx · 10-15-2007, 03:58 PM

The new S class design trumps the old one IMO so I'd stay away from the older body style. I have an SL500 and I'm hoping they dont redesign it for at least a few more years.

the Shemp · 10-15-2007, 04:00 PM

dodge used a lot of their pickup truck technology in those mercedes.....

Noe · 10-15-2007, 04:01 PM

I own two mercedes and they are always in the shop...same goes for most people that I know who own mercedes. Your mechanic is right, they are shit.

Gabriel · 10-15-2007, 04:04 PM

Lol

23456

DirtyProfits · 10-15-2007, 04:05 PM

Mercedes cars are ugly buy a BMW or Audi!

BradM · 10-15-2007, 04:09 PM

Go BMW. :]

camchoice · 10-15-2007, 04:14 PM

why don't you take a S55 or a E55.. drive a benz in style!

Young · 10-15-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by egbiz

what are those '04's going for now..? 40-50k?

Direct from Mercedes maybe....you shouldn't pay any more then 35k from a used car dealer now....and that's for one in mint condition.

egbiz · 10-15-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Young

Direct from Mercedes maybe....you shouldn't pay any more then 35k from a used car dealer now....and that's for one in mint condition.

Yeah just checked ebay after I posted, looks like 30-40k

Really floss and get yourself the new s65. Now that thing is sick

camchoice · 10-15-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by egbiz

Really floss and get yourself the new s65. Now that thing is sick

hell yeah.. or a mercedes BRABUS official tuner of mercedes next to AMG

egbiz · 10-15-2007, 04:27 PM

Brabus is the only Benz tuner I would even consider. Besides AMG obviously. But the new Brabus line kind of fell off as far as looks (The power is still there of course). Those new rims arn't that great.. The monoblocks are dope though

FreeHugeMovies · 10-15-2007, 04:35 PM

Only buy JAP.

TidalWave · 10-15-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by egbiz

Brabus is the only Benz tuner I would even consider. Besides AMG obviously. But the new Brabus line kind of fell off as far as looks (The power is still there of course). Those new rims arn't that great.. The monoblocks are dope though

why not Renntech? They are more "official" then Brabus is... I don't even know of any dealers installing Brabus mods, yet almost all dealers will install Renntech and still honor full factory warranty.

Not that I would use Renntech though, I'd go for Kleemann w/ evosport headers and pulley kit for the 55k engines

brand0n · 10-15-2007, 05:54 PM

i like they way they look

NETbilling · 10-15-2007, 06:44 PM

There are more lemon law filings against Mercedes in CA than all other manufacturers combined.

Mitch

Arkantiger · 10-15-2007, 08:45 PM

they look real nice..

ePorn · 10-15-2007, 09:00 PM

Get a BMW and tune it out in Schnitzer. 'nuff said. ;)

Vitasoy · 10-15-2007, 09:15 PM

They look elagant, business look..not for the young crowd

tony286 · 10-15-2007, 09:16 PM

have your mechanic check it out before buying.

sweetpurple04 · 10-15-2007, 10:07 PM

Now I am soo confused.. maybe I will just get a 89 jetta.. haha... good car I suppose...

looky_lou · 10-15-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetpurple04

Now I am soo confused.. maybe I will just get a 89 jetta.. haha... good car I suppose...

Stay away from the Jetta too. Not dependable at all.

I have a 2001 C320 Mercedes. Probably the least dependable car I have ever owned. Seems like every month there is some minor problem. These minor problems always cost an arm and a leg to fix. I have two seperate appointments this week for problems and service. Looks like another $1,500.00 week without a car.

I say stick with Honda or Toyota makes. Acura or Lexus on the high end.

gecko · 10-15-2007, 10:45 PM

All class. :D

VeriSexy · 10-15-2007, 11:13 PM

I wouldnt drive that... maybe until I reach 50

Violetta · 10-15-2007, 11:17 PM

Im gonna buy myself a mercedes one day too!

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egbiz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 89	The new W221 S class is back on target. Benz stepped up their game and from what I have read is really a fantastic vehicle. '04 might be better than an '03 .. But that body style has had known issues. Do some research. I would save the money, what are those '04's going for now..? 40-50k? Just get a '99 C43 AMG ..

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xNetworx So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whore Island Posts: 14,445	The new S class design trumps the old one IMO so I'd stay away from the older body style. I have an SL500 and I'm hoping they dont redesign it for at least a few more years.

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egbiz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 89	Brabus is the only Benz tuner I would even consider. Besides AMG obviously. But the new Brabus line kind of fell off as far as looks (The power is still there of course). Those new rims arn't that great.. The monoblocks are dope though

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