Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500 4dr Wagon AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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I Love it but the gas!
Busy Mom, 06/12/2010
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500 4dr Wagon AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle to accommodate my family of 5 and that it has done! Elegant look, smooth ride, and the space/seating capacity keeps the kids from fighting. The only issue I have had with this crossover is the gas mileage. It seems I am always at the gas station! We have to stop between our frequent team practices, and I often have to stop for gas several times during the week for work and extra curricular activities. This is a real drag. And we now have to plan a gas stop into our travel time when planning out our routines. This is no fun and it takes the pleasure out of driving this family dream machine.
Keep it around
brubon, 01/20/2008
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500 4dr Wagon AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the best Mercedes on the highhway for comfort and drivability. Plenty of room inside for 6 adults comfortably, and as fuel efficient as my old Acura MDX...and it's a V8. Great vehicle.
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Airmatic Suspension Failure
Deana J, 08/23/2010
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500 4dr Wagon AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new and within weeks of purchase it began displaying a warning light relating to the suspension system. I have had suspension problems over and over again with this vehicle. I had it at the Mercedes service center four times in less than 2 months this summer--each time was due to a suspension problem. I called Mercedes USA to no avail. They would promise a remedy but fail to follow through. I will not purchase another Mercedes because, in my experience, the company does not stand behind defective products.
2006 R500, Unfortunate Disaster, 74K miles
moffaman, Royersford, PA, 11/15/2012
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500 4dr Wagon AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
24 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought this car certified and have had problem after problem beginning with a water issue that caused electrical problems. Which, despite the knowledge of this problem Mercedes didn't want to admit it existed. They never fully addressed the problem until my warranty coverage was up, then they insisted we put the $7K claim through MY insurance. A few months later I had to spend $3,200 more to fix a rear suspension problem....now 60 days later I'm looking at $2,500 for a differential. I haven't even touched on the problems with the steering column, or the window switches that don't work because the entire panel simply fell out of the drivers side door one day.
Great Car!!!!
MarkC, 09/23/2005
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500 4dr Wagon AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
So far so great. What a Vehicle. The space is positively shocking. 6 full size adults could fit in this car effortlessly. It drives like a sedan not a truck or minivan. The R500 has power to spare. Chock full of amenities. We are very pleased so far. And our dealership was great. We said so long to our over-sized SUV and have not missed it yet. This car will probably change the SUV or crossover market.