Overview & Reviews

One new model debuts this year with the S600. The S600 gets a powerful 12-cylinder engine along with standard Active Body Control and Internet access to keep up with life in the techno-savvy 21st century.

• 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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  Ultimate Driving Machine - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Quarterbacking - January 10 - 10:03 am

  I still own the S55 AMG I purchased in 2001. I use it as a pleasure vehicle (Driven 1 to 2 times per week), as a partially driven car over the last 10 years it has been a pretty decent vehicle w/ its share of problems. Overall, its great vehicle and a huge conversation piece.

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  Mercedes Benz S500 year 2001 - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By peter Ulrich - December 26 - 9:33 am

  This car in the new generation of electronics, after almost 10 years of driving still excellent.

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  S500 disspointment - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By J-Castro - December 14 - 8:13 pm

  I owned the last generation S class and it was a lot better than this one. The interior looks cheap for a flagship model, the maintence fees are very high after the warranty is over and the value is down the toliet. I only put 8000 miles on it in a year and it has dropped so much in value. I should of bought a BMW instead

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  Interiors disgusting ! - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Paul - June 15 - 7:43 pm

  Driving this car is a dream. It is so smooth and powerful. This cars styling will humble the best looking chicks. I have the AMG package which gives it that "look". At first I hated it coming from a Lexus LS430,but with time I understood. Ive heard horror stories about this cars reliability however I havent had a problem yet. I bought this car last July with 26000 miles. I hope God continues to bless it.Fuel is not bad for a 5.0 L. Navi should be higher and interior design looks pretty good except for the cheap materials.

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  Wha-hawpen? - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Paul Jacob - May 19 - 2:08 am

  I currently own a 1983 380SL and a 2001 S430. I have owned a 280SE and a 380SEL. My S430 radio will not receive AM anymore; a $1200 estimate by Mercedes to fix. The fob does not unlock, nor will it lock the doors; a $2400 estimate from Mercedes dealer to fix. The trunk will not open, only by the key in the fob; $1200 estimate to fix. This S430 is fragile in many places, like the seat frames and center console ash trays (doors) plastic grill, and over 100 switches between the front door buttons. The AC controls are fickle, and the "check engine" light comes on for no good reason. This S430 will be my last Mercedes Benz. I feel as though I have been snookered. Quality is fleeting.

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  Super automobile - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By billyq - November 28 - 11:34 am

  I have owned my car since 2003, it currently has 212,000 mile runs as new, everything works. Maintenance is a must- after warranty never never take to a MB dealer - find an independant shop that work on MBs. The car drives better than the new S550, just missing the technology of the newer car, but rides and handles much better. take care of the car and it will take care of you in comfort.

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  S500 review - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Ugisan - August 8 - 2:00 am

  With the exception of the items mentioned below the overall quality and ownership experience of this vehicle has been excellent.

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  Expensive to maintain - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By RAH - July 28 - 8:23 pm

  I have owned this car for 6 months and have spent over $1,500 for repairs. It had 66,000 miles on it when I purchased it from a dealer and was in great shape cosmetically. For a car that cost over $100K when new and with only 70K miles on it I am very dissapointed with the quality and durability and cost to own. It is a powerful fun car to drive and I like the body style and the interior room but I am thinking strongly about trading it for a Lexus.

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  Going back to Infinity Lexus or Acura - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By James Stropoli - July 1 - 8:03 am

  The S500 is an absolutly beautiful car from the exterior. The interior is not completely comfortable. The car has been a maintenance disaster! Ill not own another Mercedes.

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  S 500 not a lexus but a great car - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By srosa - February 5 - 11:44 pm

  I bought my car with 50k on it. It now has 75k so I fell I know the car pretty good. I had to replace the air suspension($350) if you do it yourself. Also the radiator fan motor(bought fan onling) and a fuse for the left side of the car electronics(not happy about that). Also some rust at seams of the body. If you are unable to do some work yourself and dont like car repair bills by a lexus or bmw. This car is nice to ride in, very comfortable. A bmw is a nice car to drive. Great pick up for a big car. Timeless look.