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a 5 year old car should be a little less that that. that thing came out in 2005
they say the benz has electronics problems. But does that affect the driveability of the car? if not, it would make a good beater car for 10k.
This is the fair going price of a gs300, most are in the 20-25k range still depending on options...it has avg mileage at this point. Remember a loaded GS in 05 set you back 48k-49k.
All good points but you neglected to say how long you're going to keep the car. Short term get the benz if this is a long term keeper get the GS. insurance on the benz would probably be more too.
i have a family member that has the s500... had never had any problems at all... although, it IS a 2006.... he barely maintains it and barely know hows to take care of his cars too! IMO, the s500 is pretty bulletproof....
but when it comes down to both vehicles... sit in the cockpit of the s500 vs the GS.... i personally <3 the GS over the S500.... Mercedes has some pretty fugly interiors in it's day....even down to the s500