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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500Review

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I Like It — Comfort and dependability. I wish that I had the regular cruise control instead of the Distronic. Great color. Wish that I could find an S600 in this color and stone interior without the Distronic. Otherwise this is a great car. Decent fuel mileage and a fantastic ride.

Pros: Comfort and dependability

Cons: Distronic

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 TurboReview

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Very Good, Fast, Stylish Car — Great car!!!! Super fast and super stylish!! Powerful growling noise of the V12 engine has all eyes on you! Super reliable with great handling and a very nice car to have overall. It was once worth 160,000$ in 2003 and now I can see why. Fuel economy could be better, 13/19, and the maintenance cost can cost more than the car itself in todays value. But overall great car to drive, and show-off in.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Super Fast! Super Reliable! Super Stylish!

Cons: Bad gas millage, 13/19, that requires premium fuel. But it is a V12 afterall. maintenance costs can be unreal and usually cost you up to 10-20k to fix most problems in the car.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 430 4MATICReview

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Great Handling Luxury Sedan With Refined Road Manners — I've owned many Mercedes benz cars over the years and this is my second favorite S Class. My favorite is my 1997 S Class 420 that I still own. This S430 was overall a great car with no issues and fair maintenance costs.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Pros: Silky smooth powertrain, quiet cruising, a pleasure

Cons: None

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 TurboReview

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One Of Our Favourite Cars! — The performance of this car, its build quality, appearance & fun factor is very good but this car is meant for people of the higher society & not just anyone who has money. The car itself expresses the sheer boldness of the people in the vehicle!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Usually this vehicle is armour plated!

Cons: Rather expensive & not very fuel efficient.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 55 AMGReview

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Awesome — I've owned a few powerful cars, WS-6 ram air trans am, a 96 impala SS, a 05 6.0 GTO, and a 06 magnum SRT-8, and this is my favorite vehicle to drive, lap of luxury but enough power to beat a stock corvette, you have to love it!!! total sleeper.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: kompressor V8

Cons: brakes squeak and supercharger chirps

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 430Review

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Glad I Bought It Second Hand. Would Have Hated To Pay 80k Brand New ! — Love this car. Spacious, comfortable and powerful engine. Remarkably great mileage for a V-8. If cost is a concern, wrong make for you. Cup holders are not useful. Great for long drives. Top class & will turn heads ! You have arrived.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: Class with comfort

Cons: Terrible cup holders

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassReview

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Very Practical Luxary And Speed When You Needed. — feels like an elephant, really. But the suspension and wheel length are brilliantly porported so it's handling is tight, hard, solid and yet comfortable. Only remember you're in a big car driving it that's all it does the rest for you. Brilliant car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Pros: Family car

Cons: c charge

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 55 AMGReview

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2003 S55 - Nothing But The Best! — Just purchased a 'very slightly used' S55 AMG. Nothing compares. Sold the Bentley and the Corvette...just don't need them anymore.

Pros: too many to list

Cons: none

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 430Review

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My First Car — This car drives smoothly, but its very large. The Back seats are very spacious and there is plenty of room in the trunk.

Pros: Fast car, fun to drive

Cons: It's just a little bit to big.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500Review

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Mmmmmmmm — First time you drive that car, be aware when you think you're speeding, you're already driving 200-220 KPH. Great car in every point!

Pros: 4matic is amazing when driving in 1 foot of snow !

Cons: price !

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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Wonderful Car. By migration_chuckcloninger

I finally broke down and got a Mercedes and I really like the car. If you go over it closely you will see the detail put into the construction that sets this car apart from the competition. There ar... Read More

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2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

My New S550 By SoniaK

This vehicle is the ultimate package. The most comfortable and smooth riding sedan out there in my opinion. It has every bell and whistle I could ask for. Night vision, park assist, pano roof, adapti... Read More

Drive Like An Angel By kop

Prestige and value. Look good in your circle of friends and family. Never pay a good price for anything when someone sees the car you drive. Live well and show that you worked hard and are successful ... Read More

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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Really Liked It But Wanted To Stay Ungraded. By puntagordamercedes

Bought a 2015 and like it less that the 2012. For example the 2015 doors don't close easily--You have to really push them open or closed. The 2015 glove box won't fully open fully because it is low... Read More

Decent Overall. By SuperSlim74

Decent Overall. Looks & Accelerates GREAT!! Impeccable Comfort. I Replaced The AMG Wheels With COR 20" Staggered Fitment With Michelin Pilots, It Drastically Improved The Ride & Handling. However, If ... Read More

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2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Monsterous By Loa

A monster hidden under the bonnet. Thirsty V12, but gives 600hp and 0-100 in jus ~4 seconds. Handling can be improved. Exterior can be more different than S63 AMG. Interior quality is superb, best i... Read More

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews

Love It By SawyerT

Second S Class for me. Buy them off lease well maintained. I save a ton of money. Oil change every ten thousand miles and that's it. I highly recommend the cars. Very comfortable and all the goodies... Read More

Simply The Best By Jasen247

Really like How it handles and when you turn or excellerate the seat holds you in place . The car adjust to the road and all conditions . When it's raining you feel Completely safe and comfortable . A... Read More

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