Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
This discussion has been closed.
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
Nearing 90,000 miles, I am interested in what problems you have encountered and that I should watch for.
Any advice on preventative maintanance?
Would you share, also, your personal reflections on the car.... pros and cons.
How long would you advise I keep the car?
Any expierence?
Has anyone added an extended warrenty?
Which company do you recommend?
Anything else ??
Admiring Benz owner !
Regarding the venitated seats, I experience the same in my CL500. I believe the way the seats are designed to work is that the air is actually pulled "into" the seat, and exhausted out the back vent, so you really won't feel a "whoosh" of air.
I didn't get the option on my S500 but I hear from others that it does the job well. Let's follow up in a couple of years to see if these cars stink noticeably more.
I also wanted to know, has anyone driven in either a CL600 or CL55 AMG. I am considering either, but the dealer has not had one to test drive. I am looking for the performance as well as the luxury aspect. I have a CLK55 on order, so the high end performance is taken care of. If I could just get opinions between the two Cl's, either if you have driven one, or just are giving an opinion. It would be appreciated.
Also, does the S600's 17 inch tire package seem more adequate to the power thatn did the 16 inchers in the 500. Or is it necessary to order the 18 inch wheel/tires to really corner with no tire squealing? I personally like the chrome AMG 220 from the tire rack, without the sport package.
By the way, I am asking just out of curiosity, as it would be too hard for me to justify the premium over a s500 or even a S55 for a 600, despite the amasing power, the extra leather and that S600 badge on the trunk (amazing how a single number can add "value" to the car. I saw a grey one in the parking lot. It was easily recognizable from the badge (duh) and the wheels which are absolutely gorgeous. All of a sudden, it did not seem to me like the sedan a bluehaired grandmother would drive to the grocery store)
Would this be the fastest Benz then? Of course, not counting the SLR...
The C55 AMG was a very limited production run, and was only available in Germany. FYI, they also got a SL73 AMG. That's right, a massive 7.3L V12 engine!
BTW, how's the S? Haven't seen you posting much in here.
Drew
Host
Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket and Accessories message boards
I am planning to drive either down to Florida or out west to SF later this year. The wife thinks I am crazy though.
As far as the long distance drive, the Mastercard commercial comes to mind with the familiar tag line "priceless". That would be a ball, but too expensive to me. I've figured that if I own the car for 4-5 years, averaging 12K/year, the car costs me about$1.25 per mile. To SF would be over $6K, and Florida about $3K roundtrip. Like I said, some things are priceless. As far as opportunity costs go, it would be cheaper to rent a huge RV probably.
M
C: 389,400 (World) 65,300 (US)
E: 246,900 49,600
M: 105,700 52,800
S: 108,400 37,900
M
Drew
Host
Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket and Accessories message boards
Does anyone know anything about Primax rims. Any information would be very, very helpful.
Thanks
When you're suffering in some taxi, or Taurus, or Explorer, you don't have the chance to experience minute sounds. The constant and obnoxious noise levels in these vehicles deafen all your senses.
All you want is to get there.
With our S class, all we want is a long and winding road with a lady friend to our right.
I am also now in the mileage penalty phase.
The problem is of course the difficulty (i.e. $) of getting out of the lease. I had traded up to the S500 from an S320 (in retrospect, a bad move), so my equity situation stinks, and with the redesign of the S *and* a lower price, forget it. The car is cherry, but the street value is still about 20K below the payoff on the lease. Am I the only one pissed off at MB for not helping loyal owners (4 Benzes in 5 years) out of their devalued I cars?
http://www.curtrich.com/april2000.html
Drew
Host
Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket and Accessories message boards
We have a 95 S500 and the button unlocks all the doors. I doubt that they changed that feature...
Robert
Our previous car BMW740IL requiring the pulling of the driver side door lock latch by the window to unlock other doors. It took use a while to get used to the awkward design. Why don't the German Engineers just put in a clear/simple lock/unlock button by the power window buttons? Thanks.
Enjoy the ride!
Drew
Host
Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket and Accessories message boards
Click on the link below to get to the chat:
/direct/view/.eea6e59
Drew
Host
Vans, SUVs, and Aftermarket and Accessories message boards
/direct/view/.eea6e59
M
#1, If you have the K2a (phone)...if you have a voice message, and the phone is connected to the car it will interrupt the audio system every 2 minutes with a pause. You have to clear the message to get rid of the pause.
#2Make sure that they activate your teleaid at the dealer. It needs to be done prior to being used.
#3 Make sure the dealer explains the additional cost when using Teleaid and when that cost kicks in.
#4 Two features I found helpful are the auto right mirror position down when in reverse(makes parking much easier) and auto door lock at 9 mph. Both of these features need to be programmed... save yourself some frustration and let the sales guy do it at delivery.
#5 The voice command and cd/radio controls can be darn right frustrating the first couple of times. Allow the sales guy to program a couple of locations in so that you can see how "easy" it is once you get the hang of it.
#7 The mirrors retract with the touch of a button for easy parking in your garage. I found this out weeks later.
Lastly have FUN... it is a awesome automobile that will provide years of enjoyment and maintenance free operation .....at least for the first 4 years !!
After 30 min with the owners manuals you will know more than anyone at the dealer.