Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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High Cost of Maintenance - Great Car!
Krista, 04/19/2010
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my first Benz and I really like the car. My fiance bought a 2004 C Class the same day and has not had as good an experience as I. Great interior size, great performance, great styling. White Exterior, cream interior - just yummy looking! Stereo system sounds great, but the iPod connection is subpar, to say the least. Handles well in all weather and the brakes are second to none; I feel very safe in this vehicle. The only major issues are: electronics are touch and go on this vehicle, maintenance costs are expensive on all MB, storage is NON EXISTANT on this vehicle (interior or trunk - you are hard pressed to fit 10 bags of groceries). But the leg room in back is truly wonderful!
Nightmare
Sam, 12/13/2008
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
This car has been the worst car I have ever had. The vaccum assist has gone bad 5 times and so has the GPS. Driver side seat has been repired more than 4 times. Above all, I lost complete power stering fluid at 65mph and no warning light came. I nearly died controlling the car. Tire pressure sensors have gone bad, battery, alternator, dvd on the gps. Music dvd cartridge. The only saving grace has been that the dealers repiring the car have been polite and agreed to fix the items. Now as soon as the car is out of warranty i needed engine mounts, trans mounts and control arms. German cars are not only very poorly made, they are also very, very expensive to maintain.
Great car
showard, 11/12/2004
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car ,but should have better resale value.
Still pleased
john, 01/06/2005
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Benz and I'm still quite pleased with selection. Even thought this is a large car, the sport package helps make it look and perform like a smaller sport sedan. Styling of the car sets it apart from the competition. Dealer support remains strong. Only dissatisfaction is in rear tire wear.
The Ultimate Luxury Sedan
Greg Rhea, 01/20/2005
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great styling, wonderful performance, spacious interior. A must have if you want to drive an awesome sedan with nible capabilities that has safety features that are second to none. And you will always get front row parking from the valet.
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