Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Wake up, Mercedes
Paul, 09/25/2006
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my 7th Mercedes.The previous six were outstanding but this one is terrible. I had 3 Jaguars ('97, '00 and '03) after my 6th and I am going back. This car has 95,000 miles and in the last 2 years, radio broke-(chip-$500), air suspension-($800), lower control arms and bushings-($1,000), and right now, the AC, the passenger side window , the parking sensor mechanism, the seat memory, the seat messagers, the CD changer, the seat memories all don't work, and rust is developing at the bottom of all 4 doors and behind the rear license plate even though is is meticulously maintained. I now have 3 friends with the S series who have sworn off them and never coming back.
Great car; expensive to maintain
Stephen, 02/05/2007
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Overall, this is a very beautiful car that is fun to drive. However, the maintenance, even routine, is very expensive at the MZB dealers. The car is fun to drive with a smooth, solid ride, and makes long trps enjoyable. Even police officers have commented on what a beautiful car it is. I have had to pat to replace the left headlamp assembly, and the locking gas cap several times. The entire driver's seat assembly, had to be flown in from Germany and replaced, but fortunately I had purchased an extended warranty. The entire steering assembly also went out. Being so heavy, the car needs frequent brake repairs, and goes through tires quite quickly. Nevertheless, I just love this car!
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Looks Good but Wears Poorly
rsalinger, 01/12/2004
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just traded my 2000 S500. During the 60,000 miles I drove it, it suffered from too many expensive defects for me to recommend the car. I had the fuel tank pulled at 14000 miles, the computer replaced at 40000 miles, the mass air flow censor at 60000 miles and the entire steering system - rack, pump etc at 50000 miles. All in all too many repairs.
Biggest rip off ever
Mike, Greenville, SC, 05/22/2016
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
Have had this s500 1 year now. In the shop every other month. Ridiculously over engineered which just means more to brake. The mechanic even jokes the S stands for [non-permissible content removed]. I've had to replace the air shocks, air shock pump, door computers, door window motor, light control box, 2nd air pump, head gasket. For a 85k car what a hunk of junk. Even small stuff is cheaply built. Glove box won't open, overhead mirrors don't stay in place etc, etc,etc............
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g, 03/03/2002
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
22 of 34 people found this review helpful
Awseome Car, pleasure to look at and drive every day.