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Unique driving experience
ILoveCars, 09/15/2008
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
When the 560SEL was built, it was the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz lineup. This was before Lexus. MB engineers were given a blank slate (literally) to create the 560SEL. All costs were passed to the buyers, who in 1990 were throwing down about $80k. But that was 1990. What's it like today? I'm a car nut and I love this car. It has character and it gives meaning to the word 'quality'. If you take care of this car as you're supposed to, it can last forever and actually be a good investment (really). If you're in the market for this car, the gas mileage should be no surprise. It's really bad.
560SEC Driving Experience
Tony Varone, 08/14/2003
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ride is somewhat harsh which is normal with this era of S class MB's Handling enhanced with the addition of AMG 18" Alloy wheels with low profile rubber Door glass doesnt seal correctly when closing doors with windows up unless you push on glass.
German Perfection
Wasif Dweik, 10/19/2002
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the Best car on the face of the earth. It is built like a tank, and is made to last a lifetime. The German quality and craftsmanship is evident in every aspect of this car. I absolutely love this vehicle and praise the german minds that invented it. The only cars that can probably come close to the Mercedes are the BMW 7 series, and the lexus, (BMW being closer). Mercedes Benz is without a doubt THE safest car ruling the world. It is built to endure any crash at any speed, and still preserve its integrity. I love Mercedes and would like to tell lexus to start making their OWN cars and stop copying Mercedes.
Owned 5 W126/SEL Sedans, Best Car Ever by Mercedes
Rich, 08/09/2018
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned several of the w126 body style Mercedes. I started off with a 1986 560SEL when I was just 19 years old. After that I went to a 1987 420SEL, 1988 420SEL, 1989 560SEL and finally at 1990 560SEL. All of these vehicles were the best I've ever owned. Nothing compares. Not even my 2011 S550 4Matic could touch the w126 body style. The way they look, the way the hood stretches out in front of you, with the Mercedes star shining at you. I'll forever have a huge love for the big bodied SEL lineup. Such power, comfort, and reliability. I've never had anywhere near the amount of issues on my newer Mercedes that I had on my old SEL's. They were so reliable!!! I'd recommend this car to anyone. If you like comfort and grace, this is still a great head-turner. I always get a joy when I see them still on the road today, because it's a timeless luxury vehicle.
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1991 300 SEL probably saved my life
Keith Bachmann, 11/10/2017
updated 11/18/2020
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560SEL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Besides being the best MB ever made, this car is BIG on safety. I got T-boned right in the driver's door while standing still at a red light. The other driver had to be going 35 mph. The interior door card didn't even move. The outside of the door caved in but the 1 1/2 " steel bar inside that door did its job. It pushed on the A and B pillars and did not give. No injuries. So I bought another one. This time a 1990 560 SEL.
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