7 series or S-class?

[inlinesix]

if i remember correctly, the S280 is using air suspension. if that one goes kaput, his pocket also kaput.

I don't think S280 got airmatic. S280 in Sg is juz b&b.

[ER-3682]

I don't think S280 got airmatic. S280 in Sg is juz b&b.

All S-class,from W-220 to W-221 are using "Airmatic".

[ER-3682]

Anyway Driving such big cars in S'pore no fun,these cars must employ a driver to do the driving....the boss should just sit behind.

[Yattokame]

If ur unker is more 60 y/o, i would suggest something small but powderful. These 2 cars are too big for senior citizen. Not discrimination but pure biologically.

 

He should look at something sportier, like SLK, Z4. These cars are easier to drive around.

 

well... he's ard 50 and he's a very responsible and good driver.

[inlinesix]

well... he's ard 50 and he's a very responsible and good driver.

It is not about responsible or not? These 2 cars are 5m long. As human ages, response will slow down. It is not easy to drive in our city especially parking.

 

I used to drive BMW 520 which is 4.8m long. Whenever i need do reverse park into my HDB car park, definitely has to reverse into the box, go forward to adjust centre centre & finally parked.

 

Go & hire 1 unit to try out for 1 wk.

[Antlau]

if it is just to pamper oneself, why not travel, and rent the "dream car" while having fun there? think it will be much cheaper and less worrying than "leasing" one in Singapore.

[Theoldjaffa]

Hi all,

 

story is, my uncle struck 4D (quite a big amt) and he would like to pamper himself for a couple of years before he retires.

 

He wants to use 100k for a luxury car, and the 730Li and S280 are on his list. He is unwilling to fork out more for the new models. That is also the reason some of u seen my post about servicing mercedes.

 

typical questions

 

1) which is less problematic?

2) which one costs less to maintain?

3) what to look out for in each car (eg airmatic for the S class)?

4) I am guessing S280L is a long wheelbase version of the S280 so it should have significantly more space at the back?

 

I'm clueless when it comes to such cars. Thanx :)

I dunno much about both cars but if I were to choose I'd take the Merc.

 

But if single, no point driving such a big car. SLK or Z4 will be nice.

[Nonetheless]

i would recommend a CLK instead, or a E class instead

[Tianmo]

take the S280...............

[Yattokame]

take the S280...............

 

yeah that's his initial preference and also what most people recommended.

[Friendstar]

Put it this way.

 

Assume he won 400k sgd.

 

To spend 100k on a 6 year old s class or 7 series is just suicidal. The repair cost and all can easily cost 50k in the next few years.

 

I would rather he choose a 4 year old e class.

[MrolexB]

Let's just stick to TS requirement lah ... assumming budget $100k for a pre-own lux car. Assume his uncle is sane and made a judgement call ... He wanna enjoy life with a lux car, and not go holidays or KTV to "song" ...

 

So far 730, S280, LS460 mentioned ... Audi he don't like ... if his "enjoyment" is to sit big car with lux interior, the mentioned models look good ... if he wanna be a speed demon for once, how abt a re-COE porsche ? $100k enough for that bo?

[Yattokame]

Let's just stick to TS requirement lah ... assumming budget $100k for a pre-own lux car. Assume his uncle is sane and made a judgement call ... He wanna enjoy life with a lux car, and not go holidays or KTV to "song" ...

 

So far 730, S280, LS460 mentioned ... Audi he don't like ... if his "enjoyment" is to sit big car with lux interior, the mentioned models look good ... if he wanna be a speed demon for once, how abt a re-COE porsche ? $100k enough for that bo?

 

thank you very much.

 

 

[Yattokame]

Let's just stick to TS requirement lah ... assumming budget $100k for a pre-own lux car. Assume his uncle is sane and made a judgement call ... He wanna enjoy life with a lux car, and not go holidays or KTV to "song" ...

 

So far 730, S280, LS460 mentioned ... Audi he don't like ... if his "enjoyment" is to sit big car with lux interior, the mentioned models look good ... if he wanna be a speed demon for once, how abt a re-COE porsche ? $100k enough for that bo?

 

yes it has been his dream to own a limousine and the closest and most affordable till date are these two.

[Roh96]

In my opinion, take the S280. S-class gives a stronger taokay image than 7 series. Besides, the previous model of 7 series outlook is ugly lah. The current 7 series look too close to their 5 series in terms of outlook. S-class outlook is more unique, from far can tell is S-class.

[Yattokame]

In my opinion, take the S280. S-class gives a stronger taokay image than 7 series. Besides, the previous model of 7 series outlook is ugly lah. The current 7 series look too close to their 5 series in terms of outlook. S-class outlook is more unique, from far can tell is S-class.

 

hey you're very right!

 

one day my wife pointed to a new 7 series and I told her it's the new 5 series. We walked round the car and she was right!

[Roh96]

hey you're very right!

 

one day my wife pointed to a new 7 series and I told her it's the new 5 series. We walked round the car and she was right!

 

Haha...same for me. I can briefly identify a 7 series from 5 series thru the slightly bigger front grille, and a slightly longer rear passenger door if it is a LWB model. Other than that, both 7 and 5 series really look identical from far. The same apply to previous model of Volvo S60 and S80. Always mixed up both S60 and S80, both look identical to me.

[I-LOVE-CARS]

The Audi A5 and A6 since to be a better choice, or if ur uncle has a bigger budget, go for a A8