1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420 SEL review from North America
"Money Trap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
EVERYTHING, a/c broke $2,800, new brake system $1,200, drive shaft problem $1,800, power windows failed, sunroof failed, motor mounts, leather seat cracked and stopped working, burned through batteries, gremlins in the electrical system I know it's a old car, but all this in 23 months?
General comments?
Worse car I ever owned! I would never consider another older benz.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Seville |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2006 |