1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420SEL review from North America
"Best car ever had!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had the callipers replaced.
General comments?
For a car that is 15 years old and has 273k miles, and considering it has the original engine and transmission, I am constantly blown away at the acceleration of the car. Getting out of a tight spot on the freeway requires nothing more than slightly pressing on the accelerator as the car picks up speed with ease. The suspension on the other hand is not tight, as the car does not grip the road especially around corners.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 172000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 173676 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2002 |