1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 560SEL review from North America
"A very powerful and reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car does not shift from 1st to 2nd gear smoothly.
Exhaust system began to fall off around 210,000 miles, but the bands that hold it were replaced for $20.
Speaker wiring beginning to go bad.
Fuse for the power seats blew and the seats did not move.
Power locks don't work anymore.
Air conditioner vent for the back seats does not work anymore.
Panel for the windows/seats in the back seat was hanging off, but was glued back in.
General comments?
Amazing engine, still pulls 0-60 in 7-8 seconds at 220,000 miles.
Front seats begin to feel uncomfortable after driving for a while.
Extremely reliable, I don't think this car will ever stop working.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2002 |