W221 S500 low miles, designo interior

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[Will]

Nice low mileage example but not sure I could live with that colour combo

 

[91dm]

I like that, very classy but not sure I'd ever part with 15k.

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Phew, that was close. If I hadn't picked up a new car a couple of days back, I would have been out there to have a look at this first thing Monday, earning me a proper kicking from the TheSteeringCommittee.

I know James Gill, the dealer - he specialises in one owner cars in fabulous condition. This will be a peach - "if" you like an 18 year old V8

 

[Will]

You’d need a few quid off for some sunglasses I reckon.

Or maybe a trip to specsavers on the way to see it, and save the £15k?

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

You’d need a few quid off for some sunglasses I reckon.
Or maybe a trip to specsavers on the way to see it, and save the £15k?

Definitely not. Nothing wrong with bodywork that isn't black/grey/ silver,

and a proper Designo nappa leather interior: worth every penny.

The extras on the car would have cost more than the asking price today.

Full MB history: what's not to like?

 

[W1ghty]

Lovely car !
At that age are there likely to be parts difficulties especially on the ABC side ?

 

[Will]

Definitely not. Nothing wrong with bodywork that isn't black/grey/ silver,

and a proper Designo nappa leather interior: worth every penny.

The extras on the car would have cost more than the asking price today.

Full MB history: what's not to like?

Love the spec, mileage, condition, history

Just not a fan of the colour combination - the exterior colour is awful and the wood trim isn’t very nice (in my opinion, although I doubt I’m alone!)

Unique for a reason - not many people buy cars in beigey-gold sort of hues with orangey interiors.

And for a designo spec car, why’s it got such a plain looking steering wheel?

Sorry - not my cup of tea. But excellent value for money relative to the new cost of course (aren’t these large S-class type vehicles always a bargain used?)

 

[MrGreedy]

I'd be very happy to part with that money for the interior, mileage, history, spec etc.

But metallic hearing aid beige?
Sorry, jogging past trying not to gag.

Maybe knock £5k off so I can get a cracking full body wrap done to hide it?

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Love the spec, mileage, condition, history

Just not a fan of the colour combination - the exterior colour is awful and the wood trim isn’t very nice (in my opinion, although I doubt I’m alone!)

Unique for a reason - not many people buy cars in beigey-gold sort of hues with orangey interiors.

And for a designo spec car, why’s it got such a plain looking steering wheel?

Sorry - not my cup of tea. But excellent value for money relative to the new cost of course (aren’t these large S-class type vehicles always a bargain used?)

How often do you see a one owner, full MB history S500 on 20k miles up for £15k? Even a full Embassy / Carriage Trade black one.

But it’s not a question of whether it appeals to everyone, my point was that it’s a well maintained low mileage high spec car.

My wife will explain that it’s not for me because of the length of the car . She has the same problem with the Contis and the new Jaaag.




so I’m stuck with a boring, low mileage non-black or silver short car that won’t depreciate at all. But I’ll cope

 

[ALFAitalia]

Its all lovely.....but no matter how good it is.....personally I could not live with that interior....MB can call it what they want.....but that's ORANGE!!

 

[poormansporsche]

Nothing wrong with a bit of orange

 

[Will]

 

[ChrisPDuck]

Pah - poverty spec. No panoramic roof, no tray tables, no air-conditioned massage seats, no fridge, no night vision assist. Takes forever to get to 60mph.

I suppose that's what you get when you skimp on the number of cylinders.

 

[ALFAitalia]

???? The op car is 8 cylinders..

 

[ChrisPDuck]

???? The op car is 8 cylinders..

Yeah, I know.

 

[ChrisPDuck]

???? The op car is 8 cylinders..

Sorry if my attempt at humour didn't land very well - it was supposed to be a thinly-veiled brag about my S600. I'll get my coat.

 

[ALFAitalia]

Nothing wrong with a bit of orange

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That's a much nicer shade.....almost red.

 

[Will]

That's a much nicer shade.....almost red.

Agreed - although the wood still looks awful and the grey headlining doesn’t seem to go with the rest of the theme.

 

[poormansporsche]

That's a much nicer shade.....almost red.

It's just the photo, it is proper orange in real life but you can get away with a bit of madness in a C43

Agreed - although the wood still looks awful and the grey headlining doesn’t seem to go with the rest of the theme.

Agreed. That random pic was from a wagon, I'm sure the saloon could be specced with dark headlining and would look so much better.

I nearly bought a AMG kitted "complete" Designo Orange W208 years ago for £1500, I'm pretty sure the headliner was black on that which may be rose tinting my memory of the interior. But the orange marble wood was hideous.