[W126 Coupe] Questions about 2003 S500

[Markus Meyer]

 Lexus?  At least stick with German...what about the Audi's, A8 for example as a comparison to the S500 4-matic?Markus Meyer484-919-9762 (cell)http://www.meyerprobateproperties.com/--- On Mon 09/25, Jonathan Hodgman < jhodgman at gmail.com > wrote:
From: Jonathan Hodgman [mailto: jhodgman at gmail.com]To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comDate: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:32:11 -0400Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Questions about 2003 S500Interesting, the ML transfer cases are an engineers nightmare..poorly thought out/executed.  ML's are known for eating their transfer cases..Big $$.The last tech I spoke w/  (25+ years now, certified by MB every which way) nearly gagged when I mentioned the 220's..  He can't stand them...lots of issues, difficult to diagnose..  MB has apparently had quite a few 220's that even They couldn't fix.Personally, if he wants something new I'd look to a Lexus..they seem to be relatively OK.Jonathan
On 9/25/06, Michael S Cosby <michael.cosby at state.co.us> wrote:
I live at 9000 feet outside of Denver, drive in every day, and just havestudded snow tires.  I am left wanting MAYBE 1-2 times per year, and itgets me home every time anyway.Mtnmike>>> Steve Nervig <dakota at mac.com> 09/25/06 11:42 AM >>>On Sep 25, 2006, at 9:49 AM, Mister McGoo wrote:> 4-matic can be VERY expensive.  ... sometimes called the Mercedes> Probla-matic, particularly as they age.>> -Bellamy>>I've heard differently, Bellamy. The early 4MATIC system found on theW124 from 1990-1993 was problematic. Complicated, and prone to sealfailure.However, the later, late-90s-introduced 4MATIC was a differentanimal, as I recall. Based on the ML system. I have not heard of manyproblems with the later system.SteveThe MB Coupes Website!W126 SEC Mailing ListPostings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.-- Blue Ridge MercedesOffering Enthusiast Service and Restoration.Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the 
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