S Class 560e owners feedback pls

[such]

I am considering buying a replacement for my current W222 S350D and looking at one that is 2019, full MB history around 82% battery health mileage 73k
Any feedback on general daily use pro's cons etc will be most helpful. I do around 20k per year 70% motorway with the rest local shops 15-25mile return journeys.
I can get a charger installed on the drive if needed.
Thanks

 

[such]

Decided against and now have a S500 hopefully by end of the week....

 

[markben]

Decided against and now have a S500 hopefully by end of the week....

Interested to follow this thread as the owner of an 'ancient' but immaculate 21-year-old 150k mile W220 S320L cdi who has resisted upgrading to newer models (e.g. W221 or W222) for various reasons.

Can I ask, what's your rationale for choosing the S500 over the S560e?

 

[such]

Interested to follow this thread as the owner of an 'ancient' but immaculate 21-year-old 150k mile W220 S320L cdi who has resisted upgrading to newer models (e.g. W221 or W222) for various reasons.

Can I ask, what's your rationale for choosing the S500 over the S560e?

My original plan was to replace my W222 F/L 350D premium exec with a higher spec version which has the improved sound system and massage seat plus any additional extras added in the new spec. I was originally going to stick with a diesel as mine had been fine for 15 months and 23k miles. Over the last couple of months I got to know every W222 in my price range on the market, there were a few petrol models which I did start looking at even moreso now there is a 30p per litre price difference between diesel and petrol. I had one W222 S450 inspected at a dealer in Tavistock, only to find out that the offside was painted poorly, logged current fault codes, so I walked away. Another one that looked absolutely mint at a dealer in Kings Langley turned out to have a cracked rim and both front spring links with excessive play upon local inspection - this despite "passing" an MOT the day before! The dealer disagreed with the suspension issues and was not willing to replace the cracked alloy, so I didn't proceed. I did see an S560e and considered that for a few days and decided against for a number of reasons - the extra weight would probably cause more wear on tyres, suspension and generally not ideal for motorway cruising efficiency, battery replacement cost eventually and resale value if possible to re-sell after 3-4 years, plus not much feedback on reliability either way.
After my dealings with the last 2 independent dealers I decided the only way to buy a decent example was to go via MB Approved used. I found a decent S500 top spec, good colour with a non black interior. Well over what I planned to spend but as I'm planning on retirement in the next 2-4 yrs I thought why not!

The sales staff @MB Bath have been really accommodating to all my requests, even knocked a couple of grand off the price after a bit of haggling. The car had arrived with them last Thursday and I bought it on Monday after seeing variuous videos, pictures etc. It went in the workshop yesterday and had both front spring links replaced as one was starting to play, a new starter battery and a few niggles with door controllers and ambient lighting to be sorted, as wll as an A service which was due this month.

I hope to take delivery this week as I cannot attend to collect. Comes with there 1 year warranty, breakdown, etc...

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

My original plan was to replace my W222 F/L 350D premium exec with a higher spec version which has the improved sound system and massage seat plus any additional extras added in the new spec. I was originally going to stick with a diesel as mine had been fine for 15 months and 23k miles. Over the last couple of months I got to know every W222 in my price range on the market, there were a few petrol models which I did start looking at even moreso now there is a 30p per litre price difference between diesel and petrol. I had one W222 S450 inspected at a dealer in Tavistock, only to find out that the offside was painted poorly, logged current fault codes, so I walked away. Another one that looked absolutely mint at a dealer in Kings Langley turned out to have a cracked rim and both front spring links with excessive play upon local inspection - this despite "passing" an MOT the day before! The dealer disagreed with the suspension issues and was not willing to replace the cracked alloy, so I didn't proceed. I did see an S560e and considered that for a few days and decided against for a number of reasons - the extra weight would probably cause more wear on tyres, suspension and generally not ideal for motorway cruising efficiency, battery replacement cost eventually and resale value if possible to re-sell after 3-4 years, plus not much feedback on reliability either way.
After my dealings with the last 2 independent dealers I decided the only way to buy a decent example was to go via MB Approved used. I found a decent S500 top spec, good colour with a non black interior. Well over what I planned to spend but as I'm planning on retirement in the next 2-4 yrs I thought why not!

The sales staff @MB Bath have been really accommodating to all my requests, even knocked a couple of grand off the price after a bit of haggling. The car had arrived with them last Thursday and I bought it on Monday after seeing variuous videos, pictures etc. It went in the workshop yesterday and had both front spring links replaced as one was starting to play, a new starter battery and a few niggles with door controllers and ambient lighting to be sorted, as wll as an A service which was due this month.

I hope to take delivery this week as I cannot attend to collect. Comes with there 1 year warranty, breakdown, etc...

The more you spend on a car the more it makes sense to buy from a MB franchise, you have a bullet proof 1 year warranty or as in my case 2 years with the additional AMG warranty. I’ve owned four E class estates the first three from traders and they all had ‘known’ issues ie the trader knew they existed…

 

[such]

The more you spend on a car the more it makes sense to buy from a MB franchise, you have a bullet proof 1 year warranty or as in my case 2 years with the additional AMG warranty. I’ve owned four E class estates the first three from traders and they all had ‘known’ issues ie the trader knew they existed…

Yep - the 2 dealers I dealt with probably knew about issues with their vehicles. The whole experience with MB has been great so far.

 

[such]

Also, another reason for petrol is to avoid any potential adblue issues and also the petrol versions have normal A/C refrigerant - R1234 and not R744, for which the compressor cost £4k to replace.

 

[markben]

Also, another reason for petrol is to avoid any potential adblue issues and also the petrol versions have normal A/C refrigerant - R1234 and not R744, for which the compressor cost £4k to replace.

It makes me wonder if older / more established & reliable technology is better in the long run?