Yattokame 4th Gear April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Planning to get a preowned unit of S350L.... anyone has any experience on what to look out for? thanx! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingenius Turbocharged April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 S600 is better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieger 5th Gear April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Planning to get a preowned unit of S350L.... anyone has any experience on what to look out for? thanx! Hi, the suspension system. Depending on your mileage, the whole set up needs replacement at around 80K. Very expensive. >S$ 17K. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 my gosh...17K for the 4 suspension? Thats crazy. i can forget about S350 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Planning to get a preowned unit of S350L.... anyone has any experience on what to look out for? thanx! New one around the corner. Watch the depreciation. Right about the suspension, I know a few guys who sold off to avoid the charges so there might be a few cars out there waiting for the next unsuspecting buyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooosh 1st Gear April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 (edited) 270hp to lug around 2 ton of metal? Thanks for your kind contribution to petrol companies.... Edited April 23, 2013 by Ooosh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckcent 4th Gear April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Why buy such an expensive car and yet cannot afford to maintain......... :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roh96 6th Gear April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 New one around the corner. Watch the depreciation. Right about the suspension, I know a few guys who sold off to avoid the charges so there might be a few cars out there waiting for the next unsuspecting buyer. Can afford S-Class but can't afford changing suspension? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Bear Turbocharged April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Can afford S-Class but can't afford changing suspension? Bo huay. [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yattokame 4th Gear April 23, 2013 Author Share April 23, 2013 New one around the corner. Watch the depreciation. Right about the suspension, I know a few guys who sold off to avoid the charges so there might be a few cars out there waiting for the next unsuspecting buyer. Thanx bearbear :) Am looking at a rather new unit so should be fine. Plan to send it to C&C for full servicing anyway... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroymenthol 6th Gear April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 I believe the >$17k replacement cost is for the air suspension system. Are there any S350L with conventional suspension system? If so, maybe those are more worth getting. You won't have the magic carpet ride but you will get to save yourself a Rolex Daytona every time you need a suspension overhaul... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyklon 5th Gear April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Airmatic should not be so expensive to replace outside...even those on bentley can be done for 10k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtlesilver Neutral Newbie April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 The S350 is an amazing value car, and will be even better in a year or so when the new W222 launches (rumour has it will be revealed in the next few weeks) There are a couple of important things to watch out for. 1) Airmatic suspension - as someone mentioned, its about 4.5K sg per side - you can change individually, but if one goes, the other is a matter of time. So before u buy, check if it works, (raise it, lower it,) send to C&C and budget for at least 2 dying in the next 2 years. There are cheaper replacements, but it is still worth setting aside some budgets. 2) Electronics - This car has so many moving electronics. Some are easy to fix (bulbs etc), some are painfully difficult like power windows, suction doors, massage seats, electric seats, sunroof switches, etc. Make sure you play with all - if it does not work, negotiate hard to have it fixed, or ask for big discounts or walk away. 3) 120,000 KM Service - this is the big milestone service for the S class. Base servicing with C&C comes up to 2K, and independent operators are at least 1K and above.. something to consider/factor/discount from the dealer that you are buying. Despite all that is mentioned, there is a lot of "car" for the money - especially if you can find one within the $12000/year depreciation. The S300 is probably a better buy simply for the lower road tax/fc, but its for that reason why its priced higher/depreciation in the market. Happy Shopping! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syedmad Neutral Newbie April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 C&C quote my dad $14K for a set of suspension. for over 4 yrs of ownership, changed compressor twice, gearbox mounting and rear axle bushing changed annually. Overall its a great car to drive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 Thanx bearbear :) Am looking at a rather new unit so should be fine. Plan to send it to C&C for full servicing anyway... Bro, once warranty is up, dont bother with C&C servcing. Kena chop and chop, hee hee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 When you changing to turbo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 I believe the >$17k replacement cost is for the air suspension system. Are there any S350L with conventional suspension system? If so, maybe those are more worth getting. You won't have the magic carpet ride but you will get to save yourself a Rolex Daytona every time you need a suspension overhaul... Thats why my CLS350, i also didnt want the magic carpet ride..... Hows the Rolex? Sweeeeee right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic April 23, 2013 Share April 23, 2013 When you changing to turbo? You mean when i am renewing COE? BOh lui leh, brother ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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