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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 S-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the S-Class since its last redesign.
2017 Mercedes S550 Coupe
PhoenixGuy, 06/04/2021
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 2dr Coupe AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Interesting car category. It is not just an S Class Mercedes 550 Sedan with 2 fewer doors on it. It is very sporty, easy to drive, easy to enter and exit, and it is very sporty. I told my wife i was purchasing it and she was disinterested and negative that we needed it but when it arrived, she claimed it instantly. Not a high production car and you will not see it often. Could be classified as a dysfunctional car but we/my wife enjoys it.
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CHEAP MADE GERMAN CAR
CHARLES, 06/08/2019
updated 12/17/2020
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S 63 2dr Convertible AWD (5.5L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
After 22,000 miles, engine oil leak , software problem for a/c, stereo, and navigation system. The engine compartment is so tight,it generate so much heat which cause plastic,electric,and rubber parts to fall apart faster. This will also cause much,much,much more labor cost for consumers. The top plastic engine cover cracked when trying to remove it. The over head display for mph and direction was blur. The Cadillac is much better. To use air condition, it not simple. To turn off the fan, you have to set it at one . There is no zero like standard . The stereo sound system is horrible. Cadillac, Aston Martin, Landrover, Lexus, and Jaguar sound much better, it has a 2 second turbo lag when floor it. The expensive tires last about 11,000 miles with normal driving. That is so sad.
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Nice car for an old geezer
G. Peter, 03/13/2020
updated 11/07/2022
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 2dr Convertible (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My S550 convertible's transmission blew up (literally) on the way home from the dealer. With a new tranny, I drove 48000 miles and it is still running. Until recently nothing went wrong. Now the CD player (which I have never used) needed to be replaced and the remote trunk switch on the driver's door fell apart. The car is still under warranty but I have a bad premonition that the thing will get expensive. It is a shame since it is a powerful, comfortable and very impressive car and comparables (Bentley Continental?) cost much more. The depreciation is enormous - I paid 150,000 for it August 2016 and my dealer keeps on offering a current model with a trade in offer for 65,000 dollars. Update May 2021 - COVID sure put an end to cross country jaunts. I only have 55,000 miles on the car. It is running very well, no problems to report. Since it will not be produced after this year, I will hang on to it for the near future. One good thing about it is that Mercedes has a way of providing parts and service for their cars - of course they cost an arm and a leg, but still cheaper than one of the replacement models. November 2022 - l have just arrived at 69000 miles. New tires were needed, the second set - Michelin Pilot AS3 - lasted 30000. In the meantime, we took the car for a new cross country trip. I am doing the oil/filter changes myself but an air filter and new spark plugs are overdue and will be fiendishly expensive. Blowing the fuses for the electric outlets (my fault) was educational. One has to literally take apart the entire trunk to get to the fuse box (or the battery). Price of three fuses - 6 dollars. Labor at Mercedes would probably have been 4-500 dollars. Oh well. Otherwise literally nothing went wrong in 6 years. Trade in value? Probably $45,000 - an expensive indulgence, a Kia Rio would have been cheaper to have.
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WOW - simply WOW
AFITgrad86, 08/21/2018
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I traded my Maserati Quattroporte for this S 550 - two very different cars from two very different sources. My first thought of the S Class was this is what flying in First Class is about. The Maserati was a sports luxury vehicle - plenty of sport and good luxury. The Mercedes is a Luxury Sport vehicle with a huge helping of luxury and a modicum of sport - that is until you plant your right foot. The Mercedes is plenty fast - especially from a 40 mph roll although it's 0--60 is mid 4 seconds! It's effortless power and no-fuss go-fast all the while cosseted in sumptuous leather and near bank vault quiet and security. Sure it leans into the corners - but at 4600 pounds it has a right to. Do I miss my QP? only when I catch my reflection in a window - no-one can match Pinninfarina's sleek design - but the Merc is pretty darn attractive in an understated way. I've only had it a few weeks but truly am enjoying the difference.
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horrible: expensive to maintain, not reliable
GreyBeard, 08/08/2016
updated 08/13/2024
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
Too heavy in electronics, requiring expensive calibration like for a windshield replacement. continues to be a car requiring lots of expensive maintenance, parts not always available. I would never buy this car again. Great smooth ride, lots of power, but an expensive car to maintain. Not a great car and not worth the price compared to other cars in the market. Radiator hose blew, putting me at the side of the road needing a tow....repaired under warranty but on a car that was 3 years old and about 7,000 miles per year? Radiator overflow bottle had a manufacturing defect and leaked, replaced under warranty. Dash display tells you when to come in for service, always over $1,000 per visit. If all the electronics turned on, you will use more brakes as the car does it automatically, meaning more brake jobs that you pay for. Run flat tires give you about 8-10,000 miles, another hit on your wallet. This car is more expensive to maintain than my Aston Martin DB9, and has had more component failures taking you into the dealer much too frequently. Not a reliable car, even from new
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