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Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Consumer Reviews

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Last German Car...

freddys555, 09/05/2011
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4dr Sedan (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
18 of 40 people found this review helpful

I have been a long time driver of German makes. From BMWs to Mercedes, I have owned over 6 German made cars. I have never been more disappointed in the quality and reliability. Most recently, my 2011 S-Class Mercedes. Although new with 8,900 miles, I have been back to the dealer 5 times for A/C malfunction, check-engine light, GPS malfunction and much more. No matter how polite the service department may be, this is the last German car I will ever purchase again. I am disappointed as I will miss the exceptional performance but I do not have the time nor patience to keep bringing back my German cars to the dealer. My wife has a Lexus 460 with over 48K with absolute "zero" problems...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best S-Class Yet

beamerguy325, 02/08/2011
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful

I have driven the 2010 S-Class several times before. Its handling, style and overall look is like non-other. I knew that as soon as this car hit the scene. The car drives like silk on the road, and anyone around knows when your coming down the street by way of the flasy exterior head lights and dotted fog lights at the base of the front bumper.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best!

John, 06/23/2017
2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

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5 out of 5 stars

great car

peter russo, 08/22/2018
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2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (5.5L 8cyl 7A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

the car has been excellent highly recommend. Sold car bought a 2017 CPO S 550 V8 I really am enjoying the car. There is one negative compared to the 2011, the trunk is much smaller and there is no spare tire. The car has run flat tires.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car !

Walt Stan, 07/29/2019
2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This purchases replaces my long love affair with the 7 Series BMW because of engine issues.

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