W222 wouldn't fit in the garage either haha....

LS430 is still a fabulous automobile, it's lonnnnnng paid for, drives the same as when I bought it, and never breaks.

That Benz was nice but it didn't have that pull on me, of course I appreciate the hell out of it but I in no way am buying it.

 

It's fine. Our Q7 doesn't fit either, so has never spent a night in the garage. And our weather is a hell of a lot worse than yours.

Yes, that's not the same thing as an S-Class, but it was worth significantly more when we first brought it home than an S560 is worth today, so still semi-applicable.

 

How small in your garage?! Most 2 car garages are 20x20...

 

I'm not surprised honestly. My F-150 does not fit in my garage, and even my 5er is tight....i have to be mindful when parking to leave myself enough room to walk around the front of the car while being in far enough that the door doesn't scrape the rear. It's tight. A W222 would be even tighter for me.

 

*walks laps around LWB sedans*



This is honestly one reason I look at other houses and get disappointed, it's really hard to go from a garage that can fit 3 full-size trucks with 4 door cabs to a "normal" size one.

 

Its not unusual for pickups to not fit in a standard garage, its 231 inches long, a W223 is 208 inches long. 20 foot depth is 240 inches.

 

that's not necessarily a good smell.

wow... short garage or loads of shat stored in it?

 

It's a nice car but I didn't think it would interest you once you had a chance to see it in person.

It's an old car and belongs in a car show. Lol

 

Small. Problem is the HVAC and water heater are there, too. We had the WH moved so we could fit LX in there but then scored the Mercedes like a week later.

IDK measurements but an LS430 is about 197 inches long. It clears the garage by maybe 4-6 inches if I park it absolutely as far up as possible.

Merc fits in there beautifully.

Yukon sits outside, it seems to be fine lol.

Yeah pizzz off with that lol j/k. But I am in envy.

I mean, it still interests me... but I just don't want it. I already have a Mercedes, my favorite one ever actually. So I'm good. I liked the car but it just felt so old.... W126 came out in late 1982 I believe, and it felt like it. LS430 is way nicer, not to mention has more than the 177hp this 300SEL has. My MB is old too but it still has a touch of modernity to it, like the excellent Bose stereo and fully automatic top, etc.

I did love the long, massive hood. It was noticeable. The star looked great from the driver's seat.

No question W126 was a stunningly high quality automobile, but I can see how and why the LS400 came out and pretty much blew it away... they rushed the W140 bc of the LS400 and it didn't come out until 1992.

So, in 1990, 70+ grand for a 1982 platform 560SEL or about half that for a car that did everything as well or better, and was bristling with new tech at the time like the fancy Lexus gauges and basically the smoothest V8 drivetrain ever. No wonder Lexus was such a smash hit.

 

I totally understand what you're saying.

A few years ago I was selling my Harley Electroglide motorcycle.
I got a call from someone asking if I would be interested in a trade, he had a 1980s Mercedes wagon.

I asked him to drive over so I can have a look.
I was thinking maybe I could do a trade and keep the car for local driving.

But, after I saw it I passed.
It was a nice car but from a "different age" is the only way I can describe it.

I can appreciate old cars but it was a little too old. Lol

 

I remember now about the water heater etc.

It felt old because it is old lol. Your LS430 is much more modern a car and that feel difference is why Lexus really stopped Mercedes in their tracks.

 

Yep. Redundant. I scored well/lucky enough with the Mercedes I have, frankly.

 

There's a lot of things I can appreciate but I don't want to own.

Such as antique furniture.
I can admire it but don't want it in my home. Lol

I guess I'm the same with cars.
My car is old but not 1980's old. Lol

 

Reading a mag from 1991. I love these old ads. Cadillac was so far behind with this model. I tried calling the number on the ad The call doesn’t go through and says “the person who you are calling isn’t taking calls at the moment, please try again later, please try again later”. Lol. @mmarshall @Margate330










I have such a soft spot for this car



saw a Ford towing a Ford.



I wonder how many today.




The Chevrolet Euro had fibreglass rear springs? Say what?




@bitkahuna

 

Those weren’t as bad as you think. My Dad had a ‘90 Seville and it was comfy and solid. Lottts of low end torque once they upped it to the 4.5L.
It was no LS400 but a decent enough car. Pretty reliable IIRC.