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1994 Mercedes-Benz S500
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Mercedes-Benz S500 Owner Stories (14 stories)
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  • 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
    Visitor, Lombard, IL, January 21, 2012 18:06
    my steering wheel became very hard to turn. but when i press on the gas its easy agian. what might be the problem ?
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  • 2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
    Visitor, Flowery Branch, GA, October 23, 2011 16:26
    Only problems since buying new 202 S-500 during Oct 2001, have been ball joint replacement, oil pan seals, failure of driver side door closer, replacement of flex joints, whatever they were, and now a battery that discharges overnight, just repaired by MB agency for $90. Not bad at all for 136000 miles. I love the car, and hope to keep it another 2 years. yes I would like a new generation S-550, but can no longer afford to buy new S class cars, that I have done for the last 15 years. find one with 50 or 60k miles, and you'll save huge in purchase cost, drive it another several years at reasonable cost, but be prepared when something goes awry. Biggest complaint, and had same for BMWs owned, is that german car interiors are prone to early wear and interior parts break. Little doors on center console, visors, door grips etc, are all flimsy compared with US cars, and do not last long. replacements are expensive. Overall, I highly recommend the S-Class as a long-term keeper.
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  • 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500
    TonyFrancis, Danville, CA, September 21, 2011 09:52
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    Bought it used (2004), with 100K miles. First day the AC started to blow cold through the vents, but hot on the floor. Second day, the left rear door handle broke off, today the command console shut down completely. Rides well! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
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  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500
    CheesyID, Morganton, NC, February 01, 2011 06:42
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    I have a 2000 S 500 with 91,000 miles. I am the second owner and have owned it for 3 years and about half it's mileage. It has been a great car. This body style, built from 2000-2006, gets an unfair bad rap in many online forums. The early models especially 2000-2002) are cited as being unreliable. Mine is very early, being built in May 1999 and sold new in July 1999. It has not been without repairs at all, but they are consistent with what I would expect from a car now almost 12 years off the production line, and it has been less troublesome than the 1997 S Class I had before it. The key to this body style is to find one with the fewest owners and the most maintenance records you can afford. I have the records since new and the car still looks new, despite the abuse three kids and no garage can inflict. If you like to do your own routine maintenance like I do, fluids, oil, fuel & air filters, spark plugs, cabin filters, crank and cam position sensors, and the serpentine belt are all very easy to access. If you don't want to do this, find a GOOD independent shop if you have one locally that will probably charge half as much per hour of labor over the dealer, but still use MB parts. Stay away from independent shops that claim to work on Mercedes but don't have any satisfied customers you can talk to. Change the coolant every three years and the brake fluid every two. Use only synthetic oil and ignore the dash indicator saying you can go 10-12,000 miles, change it every 7,500. Replace the transmission fluid every 40,000 miles or so, do not leave it it permanently like Mercedes initially claimed you could.
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  • 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500
    Visitor, San Bernardino, CA, September 18, 2010 17:28
    My 96 S500 Mercedes Benz Sedan out ranks any Mercedes on the road. There will never b a car like this that comes off the assembly line. I really can understand why this was a special edition, people want to catch me on the road or pass me by just to admire the big body Benz.
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  • 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
    Wyzkyd, Wyncote, PA, August 20, 2010 21:08
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    Bought the car two years ago. Very comfortable. Active suspension shocks failed in first year. Car drives and looks great. Adjustable suspension offers great range of performances. Spirited drive-train. Sound system leaves opportunity for improvement, GPS and environmental controls clumsy and poorly defined. Not my favorite Benz, but true to the brand.
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  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz S500
    Visitor, Roseville, CA, August 20, 2010 15:35
    This car runs strong and looks great! handles like a dream...... Brakes are a little to my dislike but overall the car is excellent.
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  • 1998 Mercedes-Benz S500
    Visitor, Danville, CA, April 15, 2010 20:48
    Runs good but needed oil valves and new rear suspension.
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  • 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
    Visitor, Memphis, TN, March 31, 2010 19:53
    having to many problems to list, just bought a 2001 s500 and Im angry! It drove good for a week and then everything went bad.
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  • 1995 Mercedes-Benz S500
    roberts500, Stone Mountain, GA, March 06, 2010 03:26
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    I have a 95 s500, were does power steering fluid go, were do I add it. What type is used.
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  • 2006 Mercedes-Benz S500
    suite702, Atlanta, GA, December 01, 2009 09:45
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    the transmission has bad problems MB will not support. Overall a classic.
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  • 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500
    melvin corea, Downey, CA, October 02, 2009 08:57
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    had not problems with this ca except the sun roof and the window regulator, but you cant expect too much from a 15 year old car.
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  • 1995 Mercedes-Benz S500
    pblue, Miami, FL, July 31, 2009 08:05
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    suspension is not as smooth i would like for a mercedes.but so far i love this automovil is clasic, elegant and very safe.
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  • 2005 Mercedes-Benz S500
    benzito, Lehigh Acres, FL, March 18, 2009 13:49
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    The car is awesome,rides beautiful, but cant stop worth a lick. Definitely a head turner. But the new body style puts it to shame. Personally I have not had many problems, but I do not hear many good this ride.
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