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I'm thinking about buying a 1999 S500 Grand Edition are there any significant recalls.
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Alateixe     Reply with quote
The second most impressive body style to me by Mercedes next to the 1991 560SEL l bought in 2000 it is absolutely perfect, I am a lil new aT COLLECTING BUT ILOVE THESE CARS.
Beert     Reply with quote
l can relate to ur obsession. l currently own 4 Mercedes & have owned 40 in the last 20 years! The big thing to check out on the W140 chassis is the suspension & climate control system. If the A/C does not work, it usually is the condensor in the dash & is big $$$. I've been quoted up to $4000 for this item. Also, the bushings in the control arms need to be updated to silicone & not rubber. That way u will never need to replace them again. No a real expensive repair, but make sure u buck for the extra dough for the silicone ones. Otherwise u will be replacing them every 5 or 6 years. Also, if u need strut/shock replacement, make sure to use Bilstein & not Sachs! Bilstein cost 2 times as much, but last 10 times as long. Believe me, l have 22 year old Bilstein is on my '85 300D & they r still going strong. Good luck with the S500 if u get it & make sure u use Mahle oil filters when changing the oil. Makes a big difference in engine life.
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