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Used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

They don;t build them like this anymore

Todzilla, 07/15/2004
1990 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought the car used in 1994 and added 90,000 miles in 6 years. The car is solid like a rock, very comfortable, will cruise at 90 mph and you think you are going 55. No problems to report other than brakes. It goes through brakes every 12 to 15K miles. Incredible build quality, with a feeling that you are driving a tank. Instrument layout in dashboard is very functional with one of the most accurate clocks that I have seen. Engine and transmission built like a truck. Transmission has replacable filter. Too bad the newer Mercedes do not have the same reliability.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Going strong at 270K miles

126Fan, 08/20/2009
1990 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 220K miles 5 years ago in excellent condition, and put 50K miles in 4+ years. No problems whatsoever, just regular maintenance and some small stuff. Just turn the key and cruise in style. The car goes at any speed on the highway, climbs any hill easily, maintains the road well on curves. I do not see a limit to how much you can drive the car, if 1) you buy it properly maintained and 2) you have a good mechanic to work on it. I was thinking of selling it at some point but since the new S-classes require so much maintenance I will probably keep it. It is very comfortable on trips for 5 people, there is lots of room in the back. If you live in cold climate buy snow tires.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this car

Golden Girl, 03/27/2009
1990 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

My car is actually the 1986 model but I love it so much it is hard to get rid of it for a new one. My husband bought me it and we have grown old together. I have been looking for a new car for about 10 years now just because this car is old fashioned, but I have never seen another I like as much. Every time I have it cleaned I am so proud when they call my name and I walk out to claim my beautiful gleaming car. It is still admired all the time. My husband says because it is so hard to part with it that we should have it completely overhauled and keep it. So I am considering that. This car has been a very faithful friend, and I don't want it to hear that I may be thinking of selling it...

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5 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Car

WheelCleaner, 09/03/2002
1990 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Wonderful! Still going strong (and fast!!!) at 12 yrs old.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best of the best!

CLIZOMOTTO, 10/18/2007
1990 Mercedes-Benz 420-Class 420SEL 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This car has spoiled me to the point that I want drive anything else. The faster you go the better it drives! If you find one in good condition buy it and you will be very happy you did.

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