what do you guys think of the 98 s500? black w/ 60k miles, full conv package, mint, and the cost? 40K?????????


i wanna go 20 inch rims chrome...........and keep a sleeper

 

It'll last you forever..

 

Because that car wholesales for about 48K, it's definitely a bad deal at 40K. We maxima owners have to get out of the mindset that a car sells for less than wholesale. That's only on a brand-new Maxima. Other cars, believe it or not, sell for thousands over invoice. Now if the car you're interested in is being sold at an authorized Benz dealer then go for it. But I don't think it works that way, starmark pre-owned is not gonna be 40 grand on a S500. 40 grand is not chump-change why don't you finance a 530i with 40 down? If you do a 24-month loan with 40 grand down, your payments would be around $316/month. Get the heated steering wheel, dang that's a nice feature.

 

better yet, a 540i.. 6 speed manual

 

10K more and you got yourself a brand new M3! Get the M3.

 

soooo nice

 

I was gonna say M3 but you beat me to it.

 

S500 and the M3 are completely different cars.
S500 is a luxury cruiser/lim/executive car
M3 is bmw sports car.
Personally i would get the benz.
Those are my favorite body style.

 

where are you gonna find a new M3 for 50k. All the ones i have seen in my area are 65k

 

Yes the Benz has luxury more features, but it cant have much more than an M3.

 

hey guys.. not to ruin all the fun we're having comparing a huge sedan to a coupe.. but y not try the CLK55 then?? i mean your talking bout putting mad $$ down.. just do it right 1ST time

 

That's probably because they mark it up. The base price of a new M3 is about $46,000. But it takes about 2 years to get one. Of course for that money, a new Z06 would more than satisfy me

 

..... where you buying crack from the guy who used to own the S500 ......
You have to be the Biggest moron on the face of this earth... listen if you have to put 40G as a down payment on a car that costs only 45G brand new then ummm why not just by the car outright..... imbecile.....

why the jump from a maxima to a MB .. nissan is the best car company in the world!

Get a lincoln .. youll be happy with it - power and lux and its right up your ally

 

Last time i checked..MSRP of a 98 S500 was around $104,000
Nissan is nowhere near the best car company in the world but that is beside the point.

 

how about, for that money, 2 m3s, or better yet, m5 and a down payment for m3??

 

I drove a '97 black S500 back in the day, it was TIIGGHHHT!!! First of all, while it has been called boxy and too big, the 97-99 S class is my favorite style. I just think the clear tails and the rims look really good. I also like the huge, boxy elegant look. When I drove the car I was amazed at how fast it was. I remember I floored it from a light and I was going like 70 before I knew it. Also, I rode in it, and the driver was going 100+ thru south Florida traffic like it was nothing. It was amazing how the car could just cruise like that at that speed and then slow down like it was nothing. Truly a good crusing car. This was a black one with grey leather, so it was really really phat. The Xenons are tight, and the Bose bumps better than any factory sterio I've heard. I remember I got out of the car while it was bumpin' and it sounded like it had 2 12's in there. It really really sounds good. God that car was so phat, they really are worth all that money. I was 15 then too, so I really was lucky to get to drive a car of that calibur. (drove a black '97 S600 too, and OHMYGOD!!!!!!!)

 

muahhhahahahha
Love this board!

 

Again, when it sounds too good to be true, it probabely is. Just like the '00 540i sports for $35k deal someone posted.
Otherwise, you can tell me who is selling, I will buy it.

 

um... I disagree with every comment you made on this post... well the only one that can be true is the buying crack thing :
Vic

lincolns..fords...

 

Hey, that was me looking at the 540i-sport and the GS-400.

All I can say is if it's that cheap, do a THOROUGH title/background check on the car. Both of the cars I was looking at turned out to be salvaged from an insurance company auction and fixed up to be sold cheap. My insurance company said the VIN's flagged and they wouldn't do anything but liability coverage. The dealers said the warranties were VOID. And the bank freaked when they pulled the VIN# and would not finance a car with a salvage history (not to mention they require full coverage insurance on cars that they have a lien on)...so I bagged on the whole thing. I'm still looking though.

I'm usually very impatient, however when dealing with that sort of $$$, I'll take my time.

Just be careful, and if your deal is legit, more power to you. I'd jump on it.

 

thorough Smurough... CarFax.com and tracing wont do you any good if someone wants to hide something well enough

 

But didn't you like the 750IL better Austin? I would go for a used 740IL or 750IL over the Benz anyday. I just had the pleasure of driving my Dads buddys 97 740IL, dark blue with gray leather, it was just bad ***. I caught myself doing 70MPH into 40 just because I thought I was going 40mph, it rides so smooth but hadles like a sports car. Not to mention that BMW Auto Tranny is the ****. Oh not to mention that thing was a cruser at 130MPH, I thought I was going 80. now I didn't do this on purpose, I just got on the intersate and gased it, I was just crusing along and thought I wasn't going that fast, there were no other cars on the road, I looked down and it said 130 and I said DAMN this is a BADA$$ car, I would love to drive a 750IL sometime

 

Most people who say get a BMW over a Benz usually haven't driven one or either for more than a couple miles. Get if if you can.. IMHO!!!

 

i'm trying to sell two perfectly mint cars and having problems with cheap ppl who only want to joy ride my cars. i have a 98 gsr and a 99 max both fully loaded with loooooow miles and mint condition. gsr has 3k and max has 11k. i got about a month before my boss trades it in so if anyone wants a good deal, the gsr is 15k cash and the max is 25k cash..........so cheap! seriouse buyers only please

 

Not really.
Two different type of cars for two different type of people. Driver takes BMW for driving pleasure, slushbox lovers take Benz for ultimate smooth and luxury.

 

Again, if you don't mind, let me know who is selling, I will buy it.

 

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So explain why you disagree

 

I personally love Mercs but I easily prefer the new body style.

Maybe you should hold out for that.

 

Yes, I like the 7 series better than the S class, but the S class still is one fine automobile. Jon you know how I love the 7 series. And if you think that 740iL was fast on the interstate, you have no idea of the 750iL's acceleration. That car was so fast when I'd floor it I would start cracking up. I remember this dude was tailing me on the interstate going like 85 and I floored it, it kicked down 2 gears, and the car behind me was a sepck in the rearview in like 2 seconds. I'm not kidding! The 740 is fast on the interstate, but that V12 really really really hauls a$$!!!!!!

 

but i was looking at one of the more recent motor trends and it had an article on the S600, the one with the V12. the features that caught my eye was the distronic cruise control, when CC is engaged, and a car pulls in front of you or something, the car automatically slows down to keep a good distance from you and the other car, pretty cool IMHO. the other feature was the V12 deactivation, why do you need the waste gas by using all 12 cylinders when your cruising at 70mph? well this features closes gas flow to 6 of the 12 cylinders, giving 20-25% better gas mileage(avg. gas mileage tested by M/T was 24mpg, thats good for a V12), the other 6 cylinders activate when you accelerate. i thought that i would just share some cool info, personally i like both cars, and i agree that the benz would be more luxurious vs. bmw, being more sporty, i've never driven a 7-series bmw, but i have driven a 98 540i auto and a 97 S600, obviously, there is no contest between the 2 of those cars, but i think its more on preference, sport or luxurious.
btw, the 540i i drove had more miles than the S600, 75k vs. 40k, and it drove better for some reason(quieter, smoother) i guess the previous owner of the S600 really did a number on it, be careful when buying used, even if it is a BMW or BENZ