1990 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 560 SEL review from North America
"The 1990 Mercedes Benz 560 SEL is the best vehicle I've ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the exhaust system - $2800.00 for the entire system.
I replaced the awful factory radio with a JVC touch screen CD changer.
I replaced tie rods & brake pads/rotors all around.
I replaced the fuel system/pumps/strainers/filters.
General comments?
I LOVE this vehicle!!! It is what luxury is all about. It drinks a lot of premium gas, but on the road, nothing I've ever driven compares. You don't buy a car like this to blow people off the line (that's impossible without the AMG mods) but this baby accelerates with the best from 55 mph and up.
I only paid $5300 for mine & I intend to hold onto it as long as I can. I've turned down offers to buy it on a regular basis.
The only things I didn't like were the headlight wipers - they worked every now & then. I removed them & placed a replacement panel in their place.
I am averaging about 11 mpg in the city & 16 mpg on the highway, so it's not a car to be driving to the corner store in.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.6 Liter Gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114500 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2005 |