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.
ultimate motoring
esq, 05/13/2003
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Vehicle was purchased Starmarked from dealer -- in excellent shape with 27k miles. Has been an excellent driving experience, especially on the highway. Very easy to exceed speed limits because car is totally quiet, smooth and has unprecedented power reserve for accelerating, even at high speeds. Car has suffered very high depcreciation since purchase.
Style and Class-The S class
betty from Florida, 03/06/2004
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Finest S class I have owned, and it's been a great car, EXCEPT for the transmission problem. Had it rebuilt once, and acting up again, so now I'll trade it in. Too bad, otherwise I'd be driving it another 5 years. Had my other s class Mercedes 10 years for one and 11 years for another. Great car otherwise.
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Riding deep for cheap
benzkrazee, 11/05/2008
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a car and such a bargain! A one owner car purchased for $125,000 (no misprint) less than sticker. It runs great, fuel mileage is good for a 5,000lb. car, and so far it has been bullet-proof reliable. If you want a great car, this is the ultimate. Just beware that when it needs repair, make sure you use your AMEX card because you will exceed your credit limit with any other card (S600 parts are very expensive)
1996 S500 Coupe
jjf, 05/16/2002
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 2dr Coupe
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
- Smoke Silver with a Creme Beige interior, showroom condition - Starmarked and in perfect condition - New MXV4s and new Artic Alpines - Integrated Nokia phone system
My Last Mercedes
VWRattletrap, 10/10/2003
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
This was the car that turned a certified car nut like myself into someone who just wants cheap transportation. I bought this car new and in the first year had over $10K of warranty work . . . I finally sold it after 12 months and bought a Volkswagen! A partial list: engine torn down to replace timing chains due to constant whine, transmission slip shifting, rattles, radio not connected at the factory, temperature sensor intermittent, damaged paint, and finally, the total arrogance of the factory zone reps!