Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.
The last rock-solid S-Class
SRS, 05/30/2008
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car replaced my '84 300SD which I lost in an accident. But having saved my life, I wanted another Mercedes S-Class and decided to try a W140 chassis. It is built like a bank vault and still has all of the hallmarks of a true Mercedes Benz (before the Chrysler merger). It has not been without problems (oil tappet pipe replaced, central locking pump, lower oil pan seal, control arm bushings, steering damper to name a few). But this is a 12 year old car w/ 144K miles. Any automobile that old and with that kind of mileage is going to need attention. So overall, I recommend this car to any Mercedes lover. With proper care and feeding (and a nice "rainy day" fund), you will enjoy it!
great car
happy owner, 02/28/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The S class is one of the greatest cars ever made. It is solid, comfortable, and genuinely a pleasure to drive. I have owned mine since 1997, and I still look forward to driving it. My wife owns a new M class (2002), but I greatly prefer my car.
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- S320 LWB SedanMSRP: $3,500196 mi away
- S420 SedanMSRP: $6,9952,201 mi away
Bye Mercedes
cuperqui, 06/03/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned a mercedes for 25 years to include various classes. The S-class was the ultimate car. You feel very much in control of the car. Long highway drives are effortless. However, purchase a good extended warranty. Power windows mechanism have gone out on two windows in my S-class, gasket and seals have been replace twice, the illumination of dashboard components have gone out twice and maintence and repairs are expensive. I recently moved to a Lexus 430 and admittedly I miss my Mercedes drive but the Mercedes pails in comparison to the luxury features of my Lexus and the reliability of the Lexus.
This car is before its time!
Anwar, 04/03/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my s500 with 182,000 miles on it and quickly added 10,000 miles within a month. this is a great solid car. i bought it with a few problems but once i gave it a tune up(new starter,spark plugs, oil change to ROYAL PURPLE and spark plug wires) this car ran smoother than a baby's bottom. I drove up and down i95 in and out of town with no problem. A 30 min trip on this car feels like a 10 min trip especially on the open road my foot always seems to sink into the pedal and i end up doing 100+ mph without noticing at all! lol. GREAT CAR! I bought it and invested a few dollars and sold it 10,000 miles later because GAS was to much! a v12 using Diesel would of been cheaper!
Living Room On Wheels
Benz560, 02/28/2005
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far so good! I have had very limited problems with it, It needed a new radiator,vacuum assist pump, and a transmission flush. Great car!