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Mercedes S430
« on: 27 February 2017, 05:39:06 »
Anything particular to watch out for beyond body rust and making sure all the toys work :-\
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #1 on: 27 February 2017, 10:28:29 »
Engine wise nothing, oil is important on the V8 the recommended one in the handbook & sales brochure I have with mine is Mobil 1 fully synthetic, according to all the MB magazines & club info I have the engine (M113) is one of the best. Also recommend the auto box has an oil & filter change at around 80,000 miles, the gear change should be virtually unnoticeable.
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #2 on: 27 February 2017, 11:29:30 »
Sheepskin coat should be included at point of sale. CL is much classier and better looking!
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #3 on: 27 February 2017, 12:25:45 »
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 February 2017, 11:29:30
Sheepskin coat should be included at point of sale. CL is much classier and better looking!

I thought 'Arfur' owned an XJ6. :)
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #4 on: 27 February 2017, 14:29:47 »
Am looking towards the bottom of the pile for a functioning car rather than a museum piece ;)
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #5 on: 27 February 2017, 14:44:04 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2017, 14:29:47
Am looking towards the bottom of the pile for a functioning car rather than a museum piece ;)

£2000 ish?
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #6 on: 27 February 2017, 14:59:55 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 27 February 2017, 14:44:04
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2017, 14:29:47
Am looking towards the bottom of the pile for a functioning car rather than a museum piece ;)

£2000 ish?
Yes if you include a week all inclusive in Antigua ;D
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #7 on: 27 February 2017, 15:03:01 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 27 February 2017, 14:29:47
Am looking towards the bottom of the pile for a functioning car rather than a museum piece ;)

Regarding rust, from memory I thought mercs of this era could suffer structural rust while leaving the body relatively unscathed. Although this could be hearsay- I've not researched it personally.

If true, I wouldn't buy one without having it on a ramp first.  :y
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #8 on: 27 February 2017, 15:04:59 »
All the grotty ones I have seen in passing have been visibly horrific. Car in mind looks reasonably clean if a little worn :-\
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #9 on: 27 February 2017, 15:06:24 »
W220??
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #10 on: 27 February 2017, 15:11:32 »
Yup ;)
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« Reply #11 on: 27 February 2017, 15:15:04 »
Money pit.
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #12 on: 27 February 2017, 15:19:48 »
Nice interior though  :y

I'm all about the silver linings me :P
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #13 on: 27 February 2017, 15:21:16 »
Agree with Tilbs in as much as the engine and gearbox are likely to be the least of your worries if not abused.

Vacuum powered central locking will fail. Self lubricating plastic impellor wears overloading motor
Dashboard backlighting is high voltage CFL rather than LED and will fail at some point. Quite expensive to fix.
It will rust violently at some point if not treated to anti rust measures earlier in life
Mine has a quiessent drain the on the battery through the same circuit as the radio (suspect something to do with convenience pack but not had time to investigate yet)
Airmatic suspension bags/pumps/level sensor actuators are all fairly common fails...
Steering wheel buttons are poor...

Search W220 encyclopedia for more ...

Still one of my favourite cars and will only get replaced when the W221 becomes cheap  :)
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Re: Mercedes S430
« Reply #14 on: 27 February 2017, 15:22:15 »
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 27 February 2017, 11:29:30
Turban should be included at point of sale. CL is much classier and better looking!

 ;)
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