1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Consumer Reviews

Best Car at 60+ mph

Written by: Steve at California on 09/23/2003

Vehicle

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S500 Sedan

Review

The above title stated clearly: this is the best car I ever ride on highway. A perfect balance between performance and luxury. With the 5.0 litter V-8, the S- 500 is, (may I say), sporty at highway speed. Plenty of passing power/touque, and the car achieves the speed in such a quiet and effortless manner. The gas mileage is not too bad, since most of the time I do not need to rev the engine high to extract performance.

Favorite Features

Performance; Pick up speed at 60mph. Quiet; Design; Solid finish; Excellent workmanship. Excellent stereo.

Suggested Improvements

It's kind of too big and too heavy. Can be difficult to find a parking space on city street.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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ultimate motoring

Written by: esq on 05/13/2003

Vehicle

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S600 Sedan

Review

Vehicle was purchased Starmarked from dealer -- in excellent shape with 27k miles. Has been an excellent driving experience, especially on the highway. Very easy to exceed speed limits because car is totally quiet, smooth and has unprecedented power reserve for accelerating, even at high speeds. Car has suffered very high depcreciation since purchase.

Favorite Features

Powerful performance is the most striking feature, along with the total leather interior, including suede leather headliner; separate rear a/c.

Suggested Improvements

Car is hard to improve upon; newer (after 2000) models have far inferior finish materials and lack same quiet. I dislike the mechanism for remote key function -- newer systems are much better.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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S320SWB

Written by: GIUSEPPE on 03/29/2003

Vehicle

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S320 SWB Sedan

Review

A FABULOUS USED CAR AT 25 GRAND AND FIVE YRS OLD AT TIME OF PURCHASE LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE NEW PERFECT SHAPE NO PROBLEMS HAD ORIGINAL TIRES WHEN BOUGHT AT 48 K MILES.COMPARES TO BEST OF LUXURY SEDANS EVEN WITH SIX CYL.HAS GOOD POWER AND QUIET BEYOND BELIEF RIDE

Favorite Features

LOVE INTERIOR DEGIGN

Suggested Improvements

NEEDS CD CHANGER INSIDE INTERIOR ,NOT IN TRUNK

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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clean title history

Written by: jesus on 05/19/2002

Vehicle

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 Dr S420 Sedan

Review

I like this car,But it cost 28,000 Dollars, is that a good cost for a 1996 Mercedes Benz s420. The can is in Excellent

Favorite Features

The interior & exterior looks like new and the motor is in Excellent

Suggested Improvements

know, car is in Excellent

1 out 5 people found this review helpful

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1996 S500 Coupe

Written by: jjf on 05/16/2002

Vehicle

1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2 Dr S500 Coupe

Review

- Smoke Silver with a Creme Beige interior, showroom condition - Starmarked and in perfect condition - New MXV4s and new Artic Alpines - Integrated Nokia phone system

Favorite Features

Extraordinarly quiet (thermal pane windows) Extremely powerful but very smooth

Suggested Improvements

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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