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5 out of 5 stars

S430 Mercedes Benz

15th Mercedes Owner, 12/30/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
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Excellent car. Very efficient 24 mpg. Stiff front seats.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Gliding in comfort

fredkimka, 11/07/2003
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Consumer Reports says this is the best riding car they have ever tested and they are absolutely correct. It is a pleasure to drive and shines on long trips. Despite a few reports of quality or reliability concerns, my vehicle has been 100% trouble free. I've had it nearly a year and it has never needed service.

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1.38 out of 5 stars

Lexus is so much better/bad radio

NOT NOT HAPPY, 07/27/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Get a Lexus LS430 Ultra lux; you get way more than a stripped S500 OR S430. The transmission on the S-class stinks, and not smooth at all. To much engine and wind noise. Also, the BOSE sound system is bad, compared to the Mark Levinson. The radio is filled with annoying and constant static noise, whether on FM, AM, or WB. THey have replaced everything to solve the problem: HOPELESS. And the COMMAND GPS system: HOPELESS TO USE.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mercedes Critic

Walter Haynie, 11/21/2006
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased the 2002 S500 for my wife as a Christmas present. She just loves the vehicle, apperance, handling, and quality of the vehicle. We compared other brands the were 4-5 years old and the quality just did not compare to like new look of the Mercedes quality. My wife constantly comments on how she loves driving "her" Mercedes. This is probably the best thing that I could have done for my wife, (and myself ha,ha) The Mercedes makes her feel better about herself and gives her confidence with the prestige of the Mercedes Benz name. We even purchased a Dog and named her Mercedes Ashley Haynie, what could be better? Loving life with Mercedes Benz and being a proud owner of the S500.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

S-class, no I mean F-Class

Benzocrazy, 06/23/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is the most expensive and lousy car in my life. I am (was) a loyal Lexus owner, and I decided to break away from the Ls430 and switch to the prestigious S-class. The biggest mistake in my life. The day I bought the $80,000 car, the power seats did not work, GPS freezes . (not to mention the worst GPS system in history. ) the power trunk closer and doors did not work, sunshade not going down, the brake pad and ABC had an light on the display the pick up speed is slow, The only good thing on this car is the style/ride. After the experiences with this car, I will never get another benz

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