Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Mercedes Does Not Mean Quality
Richard Bailey, 09/17/2006
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 4dr Sedan
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 2000 S430 as a pre-owned. It had 56,000 miles on it, and the rack & pinion had to be replaced. It also has a high rear-end gear noise between 50 and 60MPH. The driver side sun visor no longer stays in place, and I had to tape it to the roof. There is rear vibration between 60 and 80MPH, though it has new Continental tires balanced by the Mercedes dealer. An A/C sensor failed at 57,000 miles, which caused the unit to freeze up. The CD player has started locking up, though it has been cleaned.
Poor delivery, poor dealership
ad wood, 04/19/2008
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Maintenence expense for this car exceeded $10,000 in the first two years. The quality was a disgrace. Major components had to be replaced. Finally found an independent machanic who virtually rebuilt it for us. Now it is a great car. Mercedes should be ashamed of the quality of this car.
Buyer should know better...
jbrtoo, 10/13/2012
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
32 of 39 people found this review helpful
When you bought an older S-class, you should have expected it to cost you $$$ in repairs. My 2000 S500 has cost me $12,000 in repairs since I bought it 4 years ago. Now that sounds like a lot, but when you spread it over the 4 years, it has cost me $250 per month to drive the sweetest production car on the road. When you throw in depreciation, it has cost me about $400 per month to drive it. Show me a comparable vehicle that you can drive for that cost--it's not out there. So although the S500 gives you heartache and wallet-ache at times, do the math and you'll realize it has been well worth it!
Mercedes S430
R Blake, 10/01/2004
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This the finest automobile I have ever owned. I am looking forward to the release of the 2006 late next year. My only problem with the car has been the electonics.I have had to replace the dash console twice. Another feature of the Mercedes is the dealer service. I have had the car serviced all over the eastern USA and each experience has been wonderful.
Sexy POS
esntrk1, 09/30/2004
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you don't want drama, do not buy this car!! It car is a maintenance nightmare. Do not buy it used without an exteneded warranty!! You are asking for financial ruin!! This car cost me nearly 10k in maintenace this year alone!! Read the many horror stories at www.mbworld.com. Then if you still must have the car, lease or buy it new and get rid of it before the warranty expires. People ask me all the time about my S500 and I tell them to buy the Lexus LS430. It will actually increase your quality of life by reducing your stress level and maintaining your net worth.
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