must be mad

[david62]

has the above title lists but craving for a v8 and goin to look at a 1998 s420 merc in mint condition tomorrow nite just wondering if any of you ave had any experience of these and what to look for etc[will still be keeping the mig mind you] thanx david

[Marks DTM Calib]

Its a merc so check for poor build, failed electrics and rust

[david62]

helpfull reply

[Marks DTM Calib]

And a serious one, Mercs are the biggest dissappointment of the last 15 years suffering from huge rust issues, electrical faults and poor build, a shadow of the early 90's.

Also, if an auto, the gearchange should be smooth, any signs of hesitation, lumpyness or similar and its on its way south

[david62]

must of been unlucky has had a few of them not one was a prob[not the s class]is the reason i want abit of constructive info before i go and ave a gander

[mantahatch]

The rust does not allways show to the casual observer. Check bottoms of doors under rear seat if at all possible, inner front wings, tailgate, and around rear light clusters on the inside.

[Sixstring]

My Dad is a dyed in the wool Merc man, (having had loads of them,) and currently driving a C220Cdi, and now admits its his last one, as Merc have gone very downhill in the last 5 years.  The car is 5yrs old and rusting badly, and to top it off, (NOT MAIN MERC DEALER )His last bill for an ALTERNATOR was over £700, and the rear suspension springs were £540. brake pads are £80................ and Merc want £110 per hr labour too...he's looking at an insignia now.

how the mighty are fallen.

[david62]

well just an update and also a goodbye for now but will pop back now again...took the plunge and got the merc and very happy wiv it..will post some pics up lata...got offered good money for the omega yesterday so that has gone now...thanx for everyones help on ere..catch you laters