My Mum had a 1999 W210 special edition (Larger fuel tank, 350 horses and some other bits) was a fast car, good acceleration for a big saloon whilst been really comfy (leather) and was good with corners and that. Obviously 350 sounds little in such a big car though! It had the 17" / 18" AMG alloys with Avons on each corner which was expensive every couple months as it chewed the rears up. Good overall car though. As my step dad is a mechanic, he got the bodywork done and it was immaculate (through a body shop the business uses), but it wasn't too bad before it was done (rust wise and paint).