Shall I buy an S-Class

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Shall I buy an S-Class

I find yourself website very informative and useful. It helped me purchase a Mondeo MkIII, unfortunately the Mondeo needs replacing.

I have a budget of around £1800. I notice my budget could stretch to a late 1990s Mercedes S280 (w140) model. I anticipate higher running costs, but are these cars reliable? What should I look out for?

Asked on 15 June 2011 by Angus

Answered by Honest John

Potential financial nightmare. That's why you can get one for £1,800. Stick with Mondeo IIIs.

Tags: running costs buying used cars luxury cars

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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