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[Figureman52]

Omega MOT due again. If it fails badly, starting to suspect rusty sills, I am thinking of something like this.

https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/t-Used-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-S320-CDi-Coventry-ev38760_L948676#listing=136338043

Any helpful comments would be appreciated.

Hoping to keep the Omega going, but want to be prepared.

Thank You.

[Doctor Gollum]

Plenty on line, but the W220 rots like a Fiat from the '70s and the W221 has engines made from genuine chocolate, especially the diesel V6. Depends entirely on your budget, but buy as new as possible.

[Nick W]

What does an S do that an E won't for less money? Both to buy and own.

[Doctor Gollum]

Generally more comfortable, but otherwise not much 

MoT history suggests that that '07 hasn't been particularly well looked after. Also pretty much option free

[TheBoy]

S Class usually relatively poor spec for the car type, and few buyers ever had much fun on the (extensive) options list, as its a lot about badge than anything else.  I know the standard seats aren't great.

Also, it is, like many other modern exec cars, huge on the outside, and not that big on the inside.

[Doctor Gollum]

You really need to be looking at a car that was north of £65k new to get much in the way of extras... 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

I considered a few different Mercedes. CLK55/500 , SLK55, E55/500 etc... Also, Looked at a local 54 plate S500 few months back, Didn't get to drive it. But from what i saw I didn't like it all that much tbh. Was missing quite a few options as well. Couldn't see it handling all that well either. Then again depends what you want it for.

The 2008 w219 CLS500 i went for in the end was originally a ex-mercedes managers car where he changed car every 4 months so naturally had the top spec of whatever he got. Otherwise no doubt it would have been the usual poorly specified CLS model. Napa leather Massage + ventilated / heated / dynamic seats, inbuilt digital TV / DVD player, Keyless Go, Steering paddles etc.. Are some of the options on it that aren't usually ticked when new.

Loved the w211 E55 AMG i test drove awhile ago, Sadly it had a hard live and was a wreck even so it still went well. Those are one of the best engines Mercedes made around that time the M113 / m113k. But they are too hard to find in good condition for a reasonable price.

I'd recommend you just go and see / test a few different models. E class, CLS, S class etc.. See what suits you. But as DG said do your research on them before purchasing. Quite a few bad apples / ticking time bombs out there best avoided.. Specific years / engines etc...