2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 430 review from North America
"I won't buy another one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The tires wore out at 25000 miles.
The trunk lid shock holder broke.
General comments?
The good:
This car is extremely comfortable.
The fuel mileage is great for the size of the vehicle.
The 4-matic transmission is excellent for traction in all mud or snow conditions.
The bad:
The headlights do give adequate light to drive over 30 mph with the dims and 55 mph with the brights.
The original tires only lasted 25,000 miles. One would hope that when you pay $85,000.00 for car that the manufacturer would have installed a tire that would last 50,000 to 60,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2006 |