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Too much, too often
Walter, 09/08/2019
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
73 of 75 people found this review helpful
The qualifier. I have had almost everything, Cadillac, Jaguar XJL, Rolls Royce, Lincoln, BMW, Lexus and Infinity and several Mercedes - all the upper end models. This 2017 S 550 has to go into the shop too often and costs too much. Brakes and rotors, $2,400, windshield wipers $200, tires (9 of them) at $438 because the run flats bubble when you hit a bump. Engineers say it is because of Houston streets. I ask you, if you buy a $110,000 car in Houston, where do they expect you to drive it? They should designate different tires and solve the porblem. Left turn signal cornering light, $3,567.00, you have to replace the entire assembly. Steering wheel got stuck in the up and extended position. I felt like I was driving a Metro Bus until I got it in the shop. Satellite system went out and had to be replaced. Console retracting door gets stuck. It really goes on and on. Some of it covered under warranty and some of it not but you still have to take it in. I am stuck in a lease until March of 2020 and that will be the last Mercedes. Captain of Industry or Captain Dummy? I can afford it, but I just can't deal with it. Sometimes I think they count on us putting up with that nonsense. It is my fault for buying one, but never, I mean never again. Rolls Royce and Lexus do much better.
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David, 12/13/2018
updated 06/14/2019
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. Sexy curves, top of the line everything, handles tight but rides very smoothly. I do give massages to some passengers, or one for myself after a tough day! This is a benchmark in the industry for sure.
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The best sedan driver I've ever owned
steven 33308, 12/03/2019
updated 12/02/2024
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just read a few reviews of a 2017 MB S550 sedan and had lot's of troubles. I bought 8 months ago a 17 MB S550 4-Matic metallic brown exterior with the new 9-speed transmission and it's a great looking and driving vehicle. Beautiful across the board. I've never driven a smoother full loaded sedan EVER. My friend has a 2017 RR Ghost we exchanged cars for an hour and he admitted my car was equally as good as the ghost. I bought the car with 29K and 14 months on the warrantee and considerably less than half of the MSRP. You just can't beat it..
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Handles better than our 2008 E550
Ken Mackintosh, 11/11/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4dr Sedan (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Expensive, but superior ride, handling, quiet, and very responsive, faster and better MPG than our 08 E550! Many features, finding out more as we drive the car. We were blown away with the self setting clock, the previous Mercedes clocks, tedious when changing time. A truly superior automobile, although I do miss the bullet proof paint of old, the new paint being water based is not as durable.
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My model has destronix and parktronics
maggie, 05/18/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
only owned it for 1 week, love my car, plan to keep it for many years, got extended warranty and pre paid maintenance
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Love Thy Toy
Apurba Chatterjee, 12/21/2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
Comfort, Reliability & Prestige of owning a MB
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WillD, 12/07/2021
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Loved the car as it was my dream car. If it's one complaint it's that for a 100K car certain things like panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, ventilated and heated seats shouldn't be options, but standard. I loved the way it drove, handles great, comfortable seats and a joy to ride.
sedan one
James De Haan, 12/28/2021
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fine car. I was hit by a drunk driver at 2:30pm! Significant damage, but I was unharmed. I am unsure what might have happened if I had a smaller car. I like the V-8 engine. I suspect the US government will take that option away from me when the time comes for a new car.
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Oscar , 03/21/2021
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 9A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car ... for me is the best
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