s500 w221 what to expect?

s500 w221 what to expect?

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Caviar

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209 posts

211 months

Tuesday 10th July 2018
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heavily weighting my option on a s500 or v8 s-class w221(non amg)

was told there are some reliability issues, so it would be nice if i can get a heads up on what they are and replacement parts to improve all its known niggles and eventually get the car bullet proof

st4

1,359 posts

138 months

Sunday 15th July 2018
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They're bonkers crap. Suspension, electrics everything goes on them and it's £1000 at least a go - budget £5k a year to keep it tip top and you'll be fine.