2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

I was looking for this kind a car and when I fond it on E-bay I stay close to the auction so I got it, and I'm so happy for what I got. The seller was very cooperative in the transaction and car arrives to my place on time and it was what I was waiting.

bought the car from premium auto.....smooth sale quick delivery.....dan took take of the whole deal if youre in the market for a used car call premium

I have not owned this car long but I already knew what I was getting into when I bought it and I already had the privilege of having a family member own a W220 a while back. I have owned so many cars and drove so many more its insane but I feel I can give a good review for people looking at this car. First, its a S Class. At the time of its release there were few cars that could compete and even todays standards there are still few. The Ride is unsurpass(which comes at a price, will explain later) and the style is ageless. Inside comfort is remarkable. Heated and air condition seats on some models with more room for anyone from 4 feet to 7 feet tall both front and back. Performance is whatever you want (models from 350 to 600 turbo) and the quality and craftsmanship may not be on par with the old w140 models but the amount of gadgets and toys more than make up for it. Plus, after considering the quality of cars made after 2000 anyways it is still high in ranks. The only gripe and is the air suspension. While the cars ride is remarkable on the road and handling is incredible the air suspension can be expensive to maintain. This system, like a range rover can be swapped, however, you will lose the comfort and control that the w220 s class was meant to have. You can quickly and instantly adjust whether you want the car to feel like a boat on water all the way to feel like a firm 944 porsche. Its truly remarkable.

Point blank, there are not to many cars released in 2009 that can top this car. Especially at the price you can find them for. Just make sure to do your research and make sure the car was well maintained and years of enjoyment are sure to follow. Also, while a 10k to 15k dollar s class is tempting do NOT buy this car if it drains you bank account. You should plan to always keep at least 1000 to 2000 dollars on the side in case you have a air suspension problem. Even with that money on the side the car is still a great value and quite remarkable.

I didn't finalize the purchase because the seller demanded that I send him a bank transfer, without meeting and without providing a legal title for the car. I preferred to pay cash at the time that I received the car and the title...

The Mercedes-Benz W220 was a series of flagship sedans which constituted the Mercedes-Benz S-Class during the early-to-mid 2000's. The W220 (and similar W215 CL-Class coupés) started production in 2000. The W220 was a replacement for the earlier W140 S-Class after the 1999 model year. Compared to its predecessor, the W220 had somewhat smaller exterior dimensions but offered more interior space, particularly in the long wheelbase versions (although the boot is smaller than on its W140 predecessor). Production of the W220 totalled 485,000 units, slightly more than the production totals from the W140. Production ended in 2006 when the W220 and W215 were replaced by the W221 S-Class and the W216 CL-Class.
The W220 was not the first model to feature the company's new design theme for the next generation of Mercedes-Benz. This honor was given to the A-Class launched in 1997. Nevertheless, the W220 demonstrated a significantly different stylistic mindset, with both exterior lines and an interior design that express elegance and modernity. This can be seen as a response to criticism on its W140 predecessor, which was sometimes labelled as too big and too heavy.
Despite being smaller, the new car was roomier inside while the dashboard carried over the new styling details first seen in the Mk I A-Class the year before.

A facelifted version of the S-Class was introduced in 2003, offering a more aerodynamic front-end and redesigned tailights, though the exterior style remained largely analogous to the previous W220 models. Although the facelift only made minor changes to the exterior, it addressed several of the issues in the COMAND system and other interior features. Exterior updates included a more upright grille angle, new transparent housing for the headlamps (replacing the earlier opaque versions), and restyled lower air intakes on the front bumper.
As with each new S-Class, the W220 was technologically advanced at the time of its launch, bringing in new innovations such as Airmatic air suspension, Active Ventilated Seats (which used miniature fans in the seats to move air through perforations), keyless entry and ignition, radar-controlled Distronic distance-aware cruise control, and a cylinder deactivation system called Active Cylinder Control for the S500 and S600 models, which improves fuel consumption and reduces emissions. All were pioneering innovations at the time of the W220's conception. 4Matic all wheel drive was introduced to the North American S-Class for 2003. Details on some of the safety, comfort, and technological features are as follows:
Safety
PRE-SAFE, the integrated Mercedes-Benz collision avoidance and response system, debuted with the W220 S-Class.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Brake Assist were standard features for difficult driving conditions and emergency maneuvers.
The W220 S-Class added standard front and rear side curtain airbags. In total, the W220 features 8 airbags: 2 frontal (driver and passenger), 4 side airbags (one in each door) and 2 window bags.
LED brake lights were also standard issue on the W220. LED brake lights illuminate faster than conventional bulbs.
Comfort and convenience
Distronic cruise control, which could maintain a set distance between the S-Class and any vehicle in front.
Speedtronic adjustable speed limiter for not exceeding a set speed on roads with speed limits.
Keyless Go, a smart key entry and startup system.
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.

This car rides and drives like a dream. The seats are comfortable and with the addition of the cooling and heating ability, you are always at the right temperature. The sound system is top notch and you can shape the sound with the radio controls. The engine is plenty powerful enough for anything you would want to do. I for one, thouroughly enjoy this vehicle and would purchase it again.

actually I didnt buy that car.He had another one that was better.It was the color that I wanted,black on black.

I love everything about this Vehicle. the miles that i get on gas is excellent.I drove over 400 miles and still had gas for another week!this car is my first of it's kind,haven't had it long so i better not brag to much but,so far so good.only problem i have had is paid cash but can not get the title so i can keep driving it .

An excellent ride, plenty of leg-room. Mercedes quality. Only second Mercedes owned, so not a lot of comparison except for the two. So far, have been very impressed with this vehicle. Would highly recommend the Mercedes S-Class to those looking to purchase such a vehicle.