2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 review from North America
"Car that you'll have for ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has really gone wrong with the car. This is Mercedes Benz and this car is nearly flawless. I had recently replace the brakes both front and back and put new tires (THIS CAR HAS NEARLY 120,000 MILES) Else than this I hadn't do much to the car. This car is seriously the best and I think there is a big chance that this car will last for another 400,000 miles or so. I had a '98 S600 but in that 600 everything started to go wrong after 25,000 miles!!! I thought I will never buy a Mercedes anymore, but I decided to give it a try and seriously it was worth it.
General comments?
My S55 is seriously the best in every way possible:
1) The engine never let me down, 5.5 l 355 hp = extremely fast car,
2) This is Mercedes = extremely comfortable,
3) Looks perfect,
4) Big improvement over the last Mercedes I have had ('98 S600)
5) Worth to pay over $100,000.00 for a new one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.5 AMG Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119057 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2004 |