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w221 tech is definitely outdated, but with mb i am always hesitant on the depreciation. getting a new car and its value falls off the cliff faster than anything and i am a bit more conscious about my money than that.
That's when you know a new S-Class is for very rich people only, people that can afford to flush $20k~$30k down the toilet annually
Originally Posted by rominl
w221 price is still falling but it is at a much better value now. and the idea of s63 isn't bad at all too
Depreciation slowed down, but the high repair cost kicks in...........the cost of ownership is still sky high, unless you dump it quickly before anything break.
to me the weak point of the w222 is still the taillights, somehow they look a bit little especially since now the trunk lines slopes down. but overall i do think w222 is better than w221
Many think that was some British design influence on the W222's styling. Note the Ghost, Phanton, and Mulsanne all have small rear tail lights.
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That's when you know a new S-Class is for very rich people only, people that can afford to flush $20k~$30k down the toilet annually
Depreciation slowed down, but the high repair cost kicks in...........the cost of ownership is still sky high, unless you dump it quickly before anything break.
haha no doubt. keep in mind a lot of these cars are leased anyway. once they are done in 3 years, dealerships / mb actually take a hit on the car because a lot of times the residuals set are higher than the market value.
well if getting a used one, i always factor in a warranty as part of the purchase price. then drive it and have it covered, when it runs out, time to change again
Originally Posted by TangoRed
Many think that was some British design influence on the W222's styling. Note the Ghost, Phanton, and Mulsanne all have small rear tail lights.
oh yes, i noticed and agreed that it's definitely going after all these brands. in a way it's also carry over that old maybach feel too
haha no doubt. keep in mind a lot of these cars are leased anyway. once they are done in 3 years, dealerships / mb actually take a hit on the car because a lot of times the residuals set are higher than the market value.
Lease payment on a new base S63 is $3500, still $40k down the toilet annually.
Originally Posted by rominl
well if getting a used one, i always factor in a warranty as part of the purchase price. then drive it and have it covered, when it runs out, time to change again
That is valid, I should think about doing that sometime. I wonder when aftermarket warranty company is going to exclude AMG vehicles, as it is a 100% money loser.
The W220 is an exception, it is not much of anything
There is always exception to every rule
I actually think it' s the best looking S Class sedan ever by quite a margin at least up to that point , too bad it's the worst in terms of quality/reliability built during Mercedes' worst era ......
Lease payment on a new base S63 is $3500, still $40k down the toilet annually.
That is valid, I should think about doing that sometime. I wonder when aftermarket warranty company is going to exclude AMG vehicles, as it is a 100% money loser.
12-16-14, 04:40 PM
you know we also have a thread on the S class coupe right ? 
