Overview & Reviews

The TeleAid system is enhanced. Now reservations for travel as well as tickets for sporting and theater events can all be acquired from the considerable comfort of the S-Class' cabin.

• Stylish exterior design, spacious interior, nimble demeanor, powerful engine offerings, high-tech features.

• Complicated COMAND system, some cheap-feeling interior bits, BMW 7 Series is more fun to drive.

User Reviews:

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  My S55 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By zeistgott - March 28 - 2:00 am

  Fine Car, needs a better Nav system. other than that a very cool car

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  Good and Bad - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By antoniorv - March 4 - 10:00 am

  This is a wonderful car that has its problems. Like everyone else I have found the COMAND system difficult to use. It can never be used while driving because it is so complicated. Another gripe is that there is a large blindspot because the passenger side mirror is obstructed by the A Pillar in many driving positions. The car is so easy to drive, and you never hear the engine. Also the power is smooth. Finally the interior is wonderful spacious and comfortable. Also the trunk is practicle. My only problem was when I got a flat tire and had to pay 500$ for a new tire. Also the remote battery dies quickly, but the dealer will happily replace it. In general this is a great car.

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  2002 s430 /s500 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By dcsincc - November 11 - 12:46 pm

  I hear all the stories on this forum in regards to the s class breaking down. well I have two, a 2005 s500 and a 2002 s430. the 02 s430 has 220,000 miles on it and only thing I have replaced on it is the battery and it runs like a champ. and the 05 has 185k on it and only have had to replace the serpentine belt once. rick with dcsinc. euro repair

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  2002 S 500 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By drsayad - August 20 - 2:00 am

  A well built car that drives much very smooth and yet powerful

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  2002 Mercedes S430 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Janet Carle - January 14 - 2:00 am

  I really like the handling of this car. It has a small turning radius which makes it great easy to park. It has great pick up and passing capabilities. I love the voice recognition.

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  Balanced perspective - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By mcantwell - February 7 - 8:27 pm

  I bought a used 2002 S430 in November of 2012. It was $11,000. I immediately had an issue with the air suspension which leaked and I had Peter, a local mechanic (SilverStar Motors) who specialized in Mercedes fix it. He is much more reasonable than the dealership but the repair was $1400. He warned me the car has a history of expensive issues. I replaced the tires with ContiPro fro $600. I did not have any additional issues until recently it was side-swiped on the street and the driver mirror was tore off. The parts alone are over $1000 and Im looking at 1300-$1,500 with labor and paint. To pile on my check engine light came on and the car has a bit of a shake and rough idle. We will see.

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  Mercedes really messed up! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By berncurio21 - November 26 - 8:13 am

  All throughout my life, my family has only owned MB cars. I grew up around them so I know about their great ride, fantastic style and reliability. My first car was a C230 and I got an SLK after that. I traded in for a 2002 S500 sports package and it was the biggest mistake. four days after I drove it out the lot, the air suspension dropped so the car was sitting on its tires and had to be towed and the repair alone cost $1400. After that repair, the brakes had to be replaced for another $900, two weeks after, my HID headlamps went out which costs another 500 bucks. In addition, the alternator started to act up at 70k miles and costs $900 to replace. The biggest disappointment!

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  My sad experience with my S600! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By VML - June 15 - 10:00 am

  The air conditioning had to be replaced 5 months after I bought it. The entire dashboard went out (i.e. no speedometer, no dash lights, no signal indicator lights). The engine kept running AFTER the car was turned off and the key taken out of the ignition. The hydraulic system failed leaving the car sitting 6" from the ground. Replaced battery twice in 30 months. GPS is archaic - not user friendly and half the addresses are not in the system. Have to buy addl CD-ROMs to go all over the U.S. The mobile phone with the car is not digital and the dealer said it will cost $1,100 to upgrade to a digital phone.

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  Most disapointing car I have ever seen!! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By S430 - March 31 - 2:00 am

  I just purchased my 2002 Mercedes Benz S430 in L.A., and 3 hours later, i found out that my key would not lock/unlock the doors. Worse, i could not open my trunk! So now, i have to lock/unlock manually by pushing up each locking switch on each door.(the inside automatic-locking button wont work either) I really should have gotten (for a lower price) the Lexus LS430 ultra-lux. But if you like the outside/inside style and the name, go ahead. But I do like the outside styling and the interior room (and rear legroom)

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  Some-Cheap feeling to it...!!! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By moeaboelela - March 13 - 2:00 am

  From a previous owner of S500 (1997), it feels like I am driving an old 740IL, they went cheap on the plastic as well as the wood. Doors are lighter and smaller back seat…