Re: Which year S430 or S500 to buy

Jeff Sloane wrote:
> My E320 4matic (2001) has 103,000 miles on it (rock solid vehicle) and
I'm 
> sure there are many more miles to go but I've decided to start a search
for 
> the next MB and have decided on either an S430 4matic or an S500 4matic.

> Just as the E class had some bad model years (2002, 2003) I've been
warned 
> away from the earlier S's in this body style as well as the 2004.  I'm 
> leaning towards the 05 or 06 because I want a low mileage car but if I 
> happen to find an 04 with low miles should I stay away and if so why?
> 
> Are there any specific known problems that I should be looking for -
Comand 
> console was a problem in early cars), air shocks....
> 
> Thanks,
> 

Get an 06 S500 coming off lease. The dealers are getting desperate to 
move them, and will make a nice deal.