Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Pay to Play
S500, 07/27/2010
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
The car has been amazing to drive over the past two years, I purchased it with 50,000 miles thinking I was getting a steal, but in the past year the radiator has cracked and my front right air suspension went out. Both were close to 2 grand in repairs. When it's running good its fantastic, but be careful past the 8 year mark
Going back to Infinity Lexus or Acura
James Stropoli, 03/27/2007
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The S500 is an absolutly beautiful car from the exterior. The interior is not completely comfortable. The car has been a maintenance disaster! I'll not own another Mercedes.
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Money Pit
Kim, Orlando, FL, 10/01/2015
updated 10/03/2016
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought it in 2013, thinking I was getting a good deal, but it is old and now the car is starting to deteriorate quickly. I spent over $4,000 this past year on the AC, Motor Mounts, Transmission mounts, oil valve cover, O2 sensors, hoses. It hit 100,000 miles and the tune up is due. Even without labor and wholesale, the cost of 16 spark plugs and wires is $500! Now my suspension is going and its in the shop. Waiting for a revised estimate since they keep adding more parts. I would not buy a old Mercedes again. I spent another $3000 on the car in 2016. I loved the car, but it is a money pit.
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Don't buy Mercedes S500
Abi Vahdatinia, 07/07/2010
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
22 of 28 people found this review helpful
I am sick and tired of having problems with my S500 all the times. I took my car to a Mercedes dealer for oil change and inspection, the estimated cost for repairs is over $11,000. $1,600 for a headlamp replacement, $1,600 for replacing spark plugs and wires, $2,400 for replacing a leaking ABS pump, and so on. The estimate does not include the broken moonroof and tire pressure system. I don't recommend this car to anyone.
Too Many Glitches for $100k car
JS, 02/24/2006
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This has been a love-hate relationship. The dealership has been great about fixing things, but now that I'm out of warranty with 57k miles, it seems like too much is going wrong. Tire pressure sensors, AC failures, oil leaks... despite all that, it's the most comfortable ride I've ever owned. Great balance between smooth handling/feel and keeping in touch with the road.