I would definitely take a later model W140 over a Crown Vic any day. No comparison whatsoever.
The W140 is a far more solid car, and you can tell by just driving it. That's not taking the amenities into consideration. Dan On Sep 1, 2014, at 12:58 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Old cop cruisers are out of fashion in the taxi trade, so auction prices are > in the pits. You can snag a good example for under $2k. The 2007-2011 > models maybe hit 3k > > clay > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT >> via Mercedes >> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 3:35 PM >> To: Kaleb C. Striplin; Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] BMW 325 Station Wagon >> >> I thought some listers had said they had known of problems? But it's >> possibly I am remembering wrong. I know someone had trouble with a GL >> costing big $$s to repair. If I am mistaken about the quality I would >> consider gladly both the ML and R with diesels.... I like both with a >> reference for the R Diesel. >> >> Speaking of disposables - I have been looking at Crown Vics - they get >> surprising gas mileage, are everywhere and many of the privately owned >> models were well cared for. CV's used as police cars are everywhere but >> maintenance can be spotty. MPGs are reported in the mid to upper 20's >> US. >> >> Of course with Dan's appraisal of late W140s I would consider a 140 over >> the CVs. >> >> I suspect there are many on (and off) this list that find themselves in the >> same boat, i.e., wanting a newer car, preferably diesel, but concerned with >> MBs quality problems. For me, the MBs made from roughly >> 98-11 would be ones I would consider with the newer of that range >> (06-11) would be approaching "too expensive" for me. So my biggest quality >> concerns would focus on the models from 98 to 05 since that >> would be my target range based on price. I know that pushes the 140 >> off the list, technically, but i would naturally consider an especially >> attractive 140 from a price and mileage POV. >> >> BTW, I know I mentioned a BMW Wagon in my earlier post, but I've heard a lot >> about expensive shop bills and poor quality for BMWs as well. >> >> Thanks for all the help gang - >> >> LarryT >> >> _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
