2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 review from North America
"Overpriced"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It is a nice car but too many problems for this type of car.
Seatbelt restraining system did not work had to replace it
The driver seat heater did not work.
The paint on the driver side and rear door and the rear passenger side door is bubbling from the inside this ca was never in a accident and is a defect from the factory, however Mercedes refuses to repair it,
I am sure this is the last MB I will ever own to may problems for the price tag.
The columb cover between the front and rear doors had to be replaced also.
General comments?
The cost of this car is not worth the problems I have had with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 8 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2008 |