new 2 forum....info needed for next merc

[bigj2552]

hi friends.....

need some info from the guys in the know.... YOU !.

Looking to purchase either >>>

1993 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 5.0 S500

or

1990 G Reg MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SE

both great cond & full service history.


obviously the s-class will be a bugger to run ( i dont mind that ).
are there any points ( good/bad ) i should know about either of these cars ?

spares easily available here in scotland ?

any info would be great.

nice forum by the way...

regards johnny

 

[pascal]

Big heavy car,

8 cyl should be a lot better. Not a big difference in MPG.
I've test driven an old 300SE and found it very slow.
It probably boils down to budget.

Well built cars and very cheap.
Spares should not be a problem at all (used or new).

My opinion: 500SEL, 560SEL. Lots of guys on this forum have 500s &560s and should be able to advise.

Go for it BIG J

pascal

 

[bigj2552]

thanks pascal...i,ve read a lot about electrical probs with the 500 s-class is it that much of a worry ?

and what are we talking fuel here ??..25mpg ? average around town or 20mpg ?

not to worried about speed....just want the soft ride and the luxury feel of something bigger than my last 230E !!

parts available/cheap here in scotland ?

any more info from u guys would be really great

still dunno....300se / 500sel ??


the 500sel is £2999

and the 300se is £2495 both with full service history

regards johnny

 

[markku]

500 Sel

I,ve read a lot about electrical probs with the 500 s-class is it that much of a worry ? The 500sel is £2999

If considering 500SEL have the car inspected by someone who thoroughly knows these beasts. Car is loaded with gizmos which should definitely work, like AC, electric seats, closing assist and rear windows. If not, it gets exbenzive.

Full service history should be available. This car is cheap, why?

Otherwise joy to ride and own.

 

[bigj2552]

you say the car ( 500 ) is cheap ??? milage is high 115,000 but thats nothing for an 500 ! i thought it was going at that price because i thought not a lot of ppl can afford to run and insurace such a beast.

i haven't seen any 500's where i live at all !!

here's the add guys...its from a big garage in glasgow

1993 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class 5.0 S500
4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, Metallic Red. ABS, Adjustable Seat Height, Air Bag, Air-Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Brakes, Automatic Transmission, Central Door Locking, Cruise Control, Driver Air Bag, Electric Sunroof, Electric Windows, FSH, In Car Entertainment, Leather Trim. £2,995.
trying to up a pic to let u guys see whats on offer here..how u do it ?



is it the sel ? or i,m i getting confused here ?

 

[pascal]

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Pascal

 

[vbadmin]

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[pascal]

The SEL is a longer version of the SE. Cannot remember exactly how many inches (maybe 10)

The old W126 chassis was replaced with the W140 (big double glazed model) in 91-92

It kept its name SE and SEL until mid 93, when (like all MBs), the letter was put in front of the number. IE your S500. As far as I know, the 300 had a 3.2 engine (straight six). Even the sel, sec (coupe) was then called s500, S600 etc.

The above data is just taken from my memory, and there are other members (with more experience) whom will contradict some of it, but it still answers your question.

PASCAL

 

[markku]

S500

you say the car ( 500 ) is cheap ??? milage is high 115,000 but thats nothing for an 500 ! is it the sel?

Car was something like £ 60.000 when new. £ 3.000 represents 5% residual value.
Long wheelbase was 4" longer than SWB. Easy to identify: if you can carry your beerboxes piled in front of the rear seat = LWB.

 

[pascal]

Thanks Marku,

I was close with the '10' (10cm eh!). Knew it was barely noticable on the outside. The previous model's LWB was in my opinion more distinguisable from it's sibling.

Hope you got all that, BJ.

Regards Pascal

 

[bigj2552]

yep..got it all pascal

i,m tending to swing towards the 500 myself...just for the ....nobody else in my small town will have one ! :evil: :lol:

can you guys give me any links for spares so i can compare prices for the 300se and the 500 please ?? in scotland if poss !

and ....

can you fit the AMG grill onto either of these cars ? where do u get it from ??

thanks for all repleys........

great forum....with very very useful info.....

regards johnny