1993 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 400SEL review from North America
"A sink-hole"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Motor Mounts collapsed twice--$800 to fix each time.
Air Conditioner lost coolant twice--No leaks found by dealers or independent shops.
Electric rear windows failed to roll up twice. Costs $300 to fix each time.
Trunk closer failed twice. Costs $200 to fix.
Automatic door locks fail to open remotely. Costs $400 to fix.
Seat belt tensioner on both front seats failed. Costs $400 per seat to fix.
General comments?
This car is over-designed with poor quality. There are too many useless features that break down and are expensive to fix. The list above is not comprehensive--but gives the idea of what is going on.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Continental |
| Date of Entry | 11th December, 2002 |