Greetings group members, do any of you have CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS regarding the purchase of a 1993 500 SEL, good condition, most of its life in the Southern USA, less than 75000 miles, garaged, KBB private party sale lists about $11K, Replies appreciated.
The only weakness I have been aware of is the climate control system which I think is replaced (and much better) in the 1997 and up S classes. I believe I read that the weakness is in the core behind the dash which requires that the dash be removed to get at it. Big $$$$$ to repair.
If I were you I would buy a 99 which is the last year of that model and usually has all the bugs worked out.
Do you want a cheering section or someone's knowledge, perhaps critical, of this model?
Some owners were quite frustrated by steering vibrations, especially when M-B blamed the tires and the tire mfrs blamed the car's design. Suggest you learn about that issue and its eventual resolution, if any, before buying.
This is TOTALLY constructive. Money pit!
If it's a 91 W126 chassis registered as a 93 it's merely an overpriced good car. If its a W140 chassis you'll go broke keeping it running. Good car but everything is $5000 to fix.
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