S430 for Michel

[motec 6.9]

Hi Michel seeing as you expressed interest in a S430 I thought I would look for some for you here is what I found . This one has electric rear seats in Victoria http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-2799472&Cr=1 .

 

[motec 6.9]

A Black on Black S430 in Sydney with electric rear seats and S500 badges http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/dealer/details.aspx?R=AGC-AD-12815839&Cr=5 . This Burgundy one might be worth checking http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-2551522&Cr=9

 

[Oversize]

Any reliability (or high cost) issues with the 2000 era S430 or S500?

 

[motec 6.9]

Air-matic suspension , HVAC as well I believe series 11 update did not suffer electrical issues that series 1 had . I have been told they have rust issues that need to be checked. But light years more reliable than W140

 

[Oversize]

Yes I was hoping to avoid a W140-like nightmare!!

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Mark I believe there is no comparison in reliability . As for air matic struts I posted link on company once in US that rebuilds them on exchange at reasonable prices.

 

[abl567]

Arnott Inc no longer ship to Oz, but there is an ebay seller that supplies their rebuilt struts at the same price they charge with reasonable shipping prices, I'll try and find a link