Used 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.
Great Wheels
MRDC, 02/14/2004
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Putting the costs aside, this vehicle has been an excellent ride. The solid feel on the road with its good performance is everything one should expect from a car of this reputation. The simplicity and understated elegancy makes this a real winner. All problems were handled under the warranty and the extended warranty (a definite buy given the costs of repairs).
THE BEST CAR EVER!!!!! MERCEDES FOR SURE
karpathos77, 03/12/2004
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 LWB 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought it with 110000 miles. I still have not done anything to the car but change the oil every 5000 miles and change the spark plugs. It is smooth over bumps. This car gets great gas milage. On a full tank with normal driving you can get anywhere from 450- 540miles on a full tank. The interior looks like brand new. Like the car has never been sat in. Lots of leg room. Engine always runs smooth with no wineee noise. it can go 155 miles an hour no problem. The car is the most stable car in the world. It should have been a race car. If you are in to looks and big wheels this is your car.
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Speed, smooth, solid nickle & dimer
Mr. T, 09/27/2006
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
She's a highway machine. Silky smooth accelleration. She holds the road like an autobahn purebread. The engine rules, except for those pesky oil journals (nice job designer guys). When the miles start to rack up, the strangest things start to go out on it. Air coditioner wierdness, transmission gremlins (limp home mode?!) leave you and the dealership scratching your head as to what's wrong (computer diagnostics?!). The heaviness of the car eats suspension and brake parts. On a positive note, if you can find a mechanic who can identify and fix the little strange things that will happen to this car, it will last forever!
Excellent preowned luxury car.
Heskett, 05/25/2006
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Haven't had the car long but have made some extended trips. MPG was a little over 20 on these trips. Performance and comfort are excellent. Still a classic for MBZ styling. With good care should remain a symbol of classic style and quality engineering.
Best car ever
Ned, 05/24/2010
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. It rides smoothly, has the power when it is needed, and it still has the looks after 15 years.