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Wiffbenz · 12-09-2003, 04:07 PM

Hi Johnathan, i'm in the UK as well, and we've just brought a 98 S600L.
Apparently, the condenser in the aircon can be problematic, costing aroung £2000 to fix, but i'm not sure if this affects us in colder England.

Also, check that all the self closing door + boot (trunk) aids are working, otherwise you may need a new vaccumm pump (£400). The wiring harness can also be a problem on the earlier models (around 1992), so try to get it with an RAC extended warranty for example.

The engine itself is pretty sound, just make sure all the electronic gizmos work properly. The price seems OK for that milage and age, but try to haggle them down.

Make sure you have a FULL MB SERVICE HISTORY, otherwise, you could be in big trouble. If it doesn't have one walk away, there are quite a few for sale every couple of weeks at www.autotrader.co.uk.

12-09-2003, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wiffbenz BenzWorld Junior Member Date registered: Nov 2003 Vehicle: S600 LWB Location: Near London,UK Posts: 36	RE: Thinking of guying a '92 600 SEL - Advice Please Hi Johnathan, i'm in the UK as well, and we've just brought a 98 S600L. Apparently, the condenser in the aircon can be problematic, costing aroung £2000 to fix, but i'm not sure if this affects us in colder England. Also, check that all the self closing door + boot (trunk) aids are working, otherwise you may need a new vaccumm pump (£400). The wiring harness can also be a problem on the earlier models (around 1992), so try to get it with an RAC extended warranty for example. The engine itself is pretty sound, just make sure all the electronic gizmos work properly. The price seems OK for that milage and age, but try to haggle them down. Make sure you have a FULL MB SERVICE HISTORY, otherwise, you could be in big trouble. If it doesn't have one walk away, there are quite a few for sale every couple of weeks at www.autotrader.co.uk. __________________ I may be fat, but there's just more of me to love!