Almost bought my dream car, local 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow
05-31-22, 08:40 PM
#31
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Im sure he can find you a nice one for that, but what you described is not simply a “nice one”, it’s a perfect one that drives like new with all original
parts and perfect Mercedes service history, that’s on another level lol.
As for the S Class, bear in mind that new the sticker was $125k, but it was buyable for around $100k. Mine was $123k and I paid right at $100k. So, $25k depreciation not $50k but yeah, new lease only. The LS is the same way. My 2017 was $90k new and I got $42k on trade and that was huge. 2015 was $80k and I got $32k on trade. All these cars are just huge depreciation pits.
The engine is pretty darn close, and it’s twin turbo and has a timing chain lol. It actually reminds me a lot of the UZ engines, definitely much smoother and more refined than the UR. It doesn’t idle quite as smoothly but when accelerating it’s incredibly smooth. It’s not really supposed to be as completely isolated as the LS430 was, it feels like a machine…it’s hard to describe.
Im interested to see what you think. My appreciation of it has grown as I’ve had it…I love it more now than I did when I just got it.
parts and perfect Mercedes service history, that’s on another level lol.
As for the S Class, bear in mind that new the sticker was $125k, but it was buyable for around $100k. Mine was $123k and I paid right at $100k. So, $25k depreciation not $50k but yeah, new lease only. The LS is the same way. My 2017 was $90k new and I got $42k on trade and that was huge. 2015 was $80k and I got $32k on trade. All these cars are just huge depreciation pits.
The engine is pretty darn close, and it’s twin turbo and has a timing chain lol. It actually reminds me a lot of the UZ engines, definitely much smoother and more refined than the UR. It doesn’t idle quite as smoothly but when accelerating it’s incredibly smooth. It’s not really supposed to be as completely isolated as the LS430 was, it feels like a machine…it’s hard to describe.
Im interested to see what you think. My appreciation of it has grown as I’ve had it…I love it more now than I did when I just got it.
05-31-22, 09:24 PM
#32
It's a shame these cars are old now. I love the W140 very much although I'd be very frustrated having to constantly replace everything since they are 25+ years old at this point. That Silver Arrow was a pretty nice model, basically the coupe version of the 140.
Now all you have instead of these awesome models like the R129 and W140 are electronic nightmares.
Doubt you'll be able to find a clean W126. I know that's your favorite S-class.
Now all you have instead of these awesome models like the R129 and W140 are electronic nightmares.
Doubt you'll be able to find a clean W126. I know that's your favorite S-class.
05-31-22, 09:28 PM
#33
Lexus Champion
Im sure he can find you a nice one for that, but what you described is not simply a “nice one”, it’s a perfect one that drives like new with all original
parts and perfect Mercedes service history, that’s on another level lol.
As for the S Class, bear in mind that new the sticker was $125k, but it was buyable for around $100k. Mine was $123k and I paid right at $100k. So, $25k depreciation not $50k but yeah, new lease only. The LS is the same way. My 2017 was $90k new and I got $42k on trade and that was huge. 2015 was $80k and I got $32k on trade. All these cars are just huge depreciation pits.
The engine is pretty darn close, and it’s twin turbo and has a timing chain lol. It actually reminds me a lot of the UZ engines, definitely much smoother and more refined than the UR. It doesn’t idle quite as smoothly but when accelerating it’s incredibly smooth. It’s not really supposed to be as completely isolated as the LS430 was, it feels like a machine…it’s hard to describe.
Im interested to see what you think. My appreciation of it has grown as I’ve had it…I love it more now than I did when I just got it.
parts and perfect Mercedes service history, that’s on another level lol.
As for the S Class, bear in mind that new the sticker was $125k, but it was buyable for around $100k. Mine was $123k and I paid right at $100k. So, $25k depreciation not $50k but yeah, new lease only. The LS is the same way. My 2017 was $90k new and I got $42k on trade and that was huge. 2015 was $80k and I got $32k on trade. All these cars are just huge depreciation pits.
The engine is pretty darn close, and it’s twin turbo and has a timing chain lol. It actually reminds me a lot of the UZ engines, definitely much smoother and more refined than the UR. It doesn’t idle quite as smoothly but when accelerating it’s incredibly smooth. It’s not really supposed to be as completely isolated as the LS430 was, it feels like a machine…it’s hard to describe.
Im interested to see what you think. My appreciation of it has grown as I’ve had it…I love it more now than I did when I just got it.
I had the same thing occur with both the A8 and 460, I like both of them more than when I first got them and that's never happened for me before.
05-31-22, 09:56 PM
#34
Lexus Fanatic
Really fine things grow on you over time…
05-31-22, 10:13 PM
#35
06-01-22, 05:10 AM
#36
Lexus Fanatic
We’ve heard lol.
I wouldn’t call that a “fine thing”. What I mean is high quality well designed stuff grows on you as you use it…it almost gets better with age (to a point).
I wouldn’t call that a “fine thing”. What I mean is high quality well designed stuff grows on you as you use it…it almost gets better with age (to a point).
06-01-22, 07:14 AM
#37
Lexus Champion
Thread Starter
Im sure he can find you a nice one for that, but what you described is not simply a “nice one”, it’s a perfect one that drives like new with all original
parts and perfect Mercedes service history, that’s on another level lol.
As for the S Class, bear in mind that new the sticker was $125k, but it was buyable for around $100k. Mine was $123k and I paid right at $100k. So, $25k depreciation not $50k but yeah, new lease only. The LS is the same way. My 2017 was $90k new and I got $42k on trade and that was huge. 2015 was $80k and I got $32k on trade. All these cars are just huge depreciation pits.
The engine is pretty darn close, and it’s twin turbo and has a timing chain lol. It actually reminds me a lot of the UZ engines, definitely much smoother and more refined than the UR. It doesn’t idle quite as smoothly but when accelerating it’s incredibly smooth. It’s not really supposed to be as completely isolated as the LS430 was, it feels like a machine…it’s hard to describe.
Im interested to see what you think. My appreciation of it has grown as I’ve had it…I love it more now than I did when I just got it.
parts and perfect Mercedes service history, that’s on another level lol.
As for the S Class, bear in mind that new the sticker was $125k, but it was buyable for around $100k. Mine was $123k and I paid right at $100k. So, $25k depreciation not $50k but yeah, new lease only. The LS is the same way. My 2017 was $90k new and I got $42k on trade and that was huge. 2015 was $80k and I got $32k on trade. All these cars are just huge depreciation pits.
The engine is pretty darn close, and it’s twin turbo and has a timing chain lol. It actually reminds me a lot of the UZ engines, definitely much smoother and more refined than the UR. It doesn’t idle quite as smoothly but when accelerating it’s incredibly smooth. It’s not really supposed to be as completely isolated as the LS430 was, it feels like a machine…it’s hard to describe.
Im interested to see what you think. My appreciation of it has grown as I’ve had it…I love it more now than I did when I just got it.
What I’m looking forward to is just seeing how arguably the best luxury car from 20 years ago differs, at all, with the basic basic premise a luxury car is supposed to fill. Get you there comfortably, plenty of power, everything so well done and nice you don’t even necessarily notice it right away. There is a certain nasty expansion bump near downtown I’m going to try with it. The LS handles it so gracefully I snicker to myself. The rebound feels just about perfect, literally 10/10.. Can’t imagine in this!
S-Class is hands down the best luxury sedan now. I’m sure it’s beyond fabulous.
06-01-22, 07:28 AM
#38
Lexus Fanatic
What kind of wheels does it have on it, do you know?
06-01-22, 07:35 AM
#39
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06-01-22, 07:37 AM
#40
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06-01-22, 10:22 AM
#41
Lexus Champion
It does, happens a lot for me with my high end guns but this is the first time it occurred with any car for me. Was a pleasant surprise
06-01-22, 10:24 AM
#42
Lexus Fanatic
Good furniture is like that. Shoes. Leather goods.
06-01-22, 10:28 AM
#43
Lexus Champion
07-03-22, 06:33 PM
#44
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I found another one in a high end part of a city not too far away, the price is dirt cheap. (I don't want to share specifics in case some lurker sees this and tries to steal it) From the pictures it looks clean. Miles are a little high, but the price is verrrrry right and it seems very well cared for, again the guy has no idea what he has. And it comes with a stack of maintenance records. I'm paying my broker friend to handle all this for me but it will be sent to Mercedes for an inspection (any know how much these cost?) and pending a clean bill of health I'll have my dream car in my garage comes Tuesday night. LS, LX, SL Silver Arrow. Dream garage and all paid for. 
That 5.0 MB V8 is a monster (and old design of theirs, and bulletproof), I was very very impressed with the last one I drove.
That 5.0 MB V8 is a monster (and old design of theirs, and bulletproof), I was very very impressed with the last one I drove.
07-04-22, 07:50 AM
#45
AJT123, apparently it is virtually impossible to buy keys for these, so you might want to make sure that it has more than one.