1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Class SEL review from North America
"Best deal in an used car - unknown too many"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C needed a new compressor - $1000.
Nitrogen Chamber - $350.
Rear Window (it stopped working) - $130.
General comments?
Comfortable car that has a steady feel, specially over 80mph. Once you get acquainted with this feel, it's difficult to drive anything smaller.
Once initial repairs are done - just regular TLC needed.
Dealer work is extremely expensive by my experience, you need to find a good repair shop. Word of mouth is the surest way.
This car's gotten regular praises from auto-mechanics regarding how solid it is in terms of performance and quality.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 560 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68500 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2003 |