Chaps I drove past this on a forecourt

[DSLiverpool]

2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class S500 Limousine 4dr 5.0L

Got me thinking whats not to like ? will go and have a shufty on saturday.

I think its pricey but its coming from a reputable dealer and would have to have basic guarantee ?

How overpriced is it (Im thinking 100%) but looks lovely and I can splurge £7k for a year of wafting, and my new kids can play in the back !!!

 

[nigel cross]

Service history?
The mileage looks too good to be true.

 

[Red C220]

Makes more sense than a Brabus CLS "Lunatic". In fact you can buy a complete S500L for the cost of years servicing and tyres on the Brabus!

 

[DSLiverpool]

I noticed the lack of FSH in the advert, its on the list. Cheap tyres with small wheels also !!

 

[moonloops]

You may want to check the airbags work

 

[Red C220]

You're all over the place at the moment with cars with this and the other threads you've got going.

This is far more "you", not a Frank Butcher S class:-

2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S500L 4dr AUTO 5.5L

Or I think you should give serious consideration to the Ex Jody Schekter S63AMG with peppermint green leather.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...radius/1501/page/2/postcode/sw1a1aa?logcode=p

 

[DSLiverpool]

Lol I'm just bored with the lexus however sometimes it's a sign of a good car when nothing out of the ordinary happens.

Thing is when you have a short commute, no real spec apart from 4 doors and are self employed with one eye on the economy buying a £50k saloon makes little sense to me right now. Value is a turn on and if I could find a nice XJR last spec I would get it (there are none about)

 

[nick mercedes]

Got me thinking whats not to like ?

What's not to like?

15mpg.
Nightmare unreliability.
£700 shock absorbers.
Being £5000 more than all the other ones.

What's to like?

Exclusive leather.

(not much spec otherwise - even looks to be on 16" wheels)

 

[LTD]

Dave

Drive it.

If you enjoy it then get a warranty with haggling.

I have a 2003 on 125k miles - average 20mpg and can eek out 30 on a run at motorway speed.

Yes, they can be problematic and a strut is expensive.

Great place to be on any journey.

 

[st4]

You're all over the place at the moment with cars with this and the other threads you've got going.

This is far more "you", not a Frank Butcher S class:-

2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class S500L 4dr AUTO 5.5L

Or I think you should give serious consideration to the Ex Jody Schekter S63AMG with peppermint green leather.

2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS S63 4DR EX F1 WORLD CHAMPION JODY SCHECKTER'S

Both are lovely, and with both, some movement in the price would be nice. A £31k S500L has a lot of money still to lose as does the AMG car.

I can tell Dave is bored of the reliable Lexus, but reliability and not going wrong can be one of the best things in a car.

 

[Red C220]

This is a lot of car for the money

2007 07 JAGUAR XJR PORTFOLIO BLACK V8 | eBay

 

[SilverSaloon]

Seems a tad pricey for a 2000 model.... if i wasnt a 'veg oiler' i'd have a W220 on my driveway for certain.

buy one at the right price and just run it - yes it will present a reasonably expensive bill occasionally but in the main i reckon it will be OK. i also reckon going to a local indy for work and non-genuine parts will keep the bills down a bit.

also, dont discount a good E65 or E66 7 series for similar money

 

[st4]

The E65's have a nicer cabin and a more luxurious feel, but the Mercedes feels less tank like and less intimidating to drive around town. It feels like a slightly larger 211 with better seats and more sound deadening, the E65 feels massive and hefty.

Driven both, briefly.

 

[DSLiverpool]

Had a 2003 730d and loved it - the S class has more toys

Struts - guy in Liverpool remanufactures them and does a decent job I'm told

Indie - truly exceptional indie in Hoylake just a few miles from me

No need to change but I budgeted £20k I'm now thinking £10k - my posing days are gone however the SL still looks good.

 

[DSLiverpool]

This is a lot of car for the money

2007 07 JAGUAR XJR PORTFOLIO BLACK V8 | eBay

Seen it but something just doesn't ring true with it, can't put my finger on it but it doesn't look honest to me.

 

[IanA2]

.....however the SL still looks good.

And will do for many years to come........

Does the X Reg come with free rust?

 

[jaymanek]

Thats the problem with Lexus, they just dont have an ounce of character..

 

[bpsorrel]

Agreed! During my CLS saga, I sampled a GS. Good car, in almost every way (except the Hybrid has zero boot space) but it was devoid of any character. Just felt like (what it is) a large , fancy Toyota. Was crossed off the list pretty early!

 

[Londonscottish]

Struts - guy in Liverpool remanufactures them and does a decent job I'm told

Out of interest does the S have the same Airmatic set up as the 211 E Class?

 

[nick mercedes]

Out of interest does the S have the same Airmatic set up as the 211 E Class?

Yes, near enough the same.