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:

Showing 21 through 30 of 33.00

• 

  DONT UNDER ESTIMATE THE S430 - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By mike cain - January 2 - 1:56 pm

  having had many large capacity german cars,the 2001 s430 i have owned for 6 months has to be the best,i usually travel from the top of the country to the west only stopping once,then walking from the car fresh. if i can recommend anything the s430 makes a little more sense as slightly better fuel and tax economy, do not give a lot away in 0-65 times and nothing in the limited top of 155 mph, economy wise i have personally had 32 mpg a steady average on my frequent m74,m6,m5 journeys. so to return that in this class of car should make you think twice as the price of a fmbsh car is cheaper than a second hand mondeao, any complaints about servicing,think about the car your driving!.

• 

  Dont buy Mercedes S500 - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Abi Vahdatinia - January 1 - 12:30 pm

  I am sick and tired of having problems with my S500 all the times. I took my car to a Mercedes dealer for oil change and inspection, the estimated cost for repairs is over $11,000. $1,600 for a headlamp replacement, $1,600 for replacing spark plugs and wires, $2,400 for replacing a leaking ABS pump, and so on. The estimate does not include the broken moonroof and tire pressure system. I dont recommend this car to anyone.

• 

  S430 2001 drivers car - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By norcalwtc - September 29 - 10:00 am

  After having owned a 240D, 300D, 300E 4 matic, E320 96, E320 95 Cabriolet, this car beats them all. The air shock system is truly remarkable. Interior parts are more plastic than should be for this price, but the engineering makes up for shortcomings. Bought used with 27K for $20,000 under orig new invoice. New price would have stopped me. Great gas mileage, who would have guessed. 24 mpg averge.

• 

  The World Best Car - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By DMI+RY - August 14 - 10:00 am

  There too many thing that can be discussed about this truly remarkable piece of art. Great Job MB!

• 

  Torn - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Torn - January 19 - 3:10 pm

  I absolutely loved this car. It was fully loaded. From the voice command system, to the doors that automatically close themselves I loved it. This car was great. But in the 5 months I owned it I went into the dealership about once a month and each time cost me $500 and over. Until we had a torrential rain and water seeped into the car through the water box and destroyed all electronic components located under the seat. Im torn because I dont know whether that the faulty water box was the source of all my service trips or shoddy reliability.

• 

  Love this Car - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By bmarlin475 - January 2 - 3:50 am

  Have owned several BMWs, Jaguars and E class Mercedes and not one comes close to matching quality and the ride of this S500. Quick acceleration. Super quiet at highway speeds and comfortable on long trips. COMAND system is a bit of a pain...

• 

  Love It - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Glorious - October 2 - 9:40 pm

  As my first luxury car, I guess I jumped ahead. But I couldnt resist when I first drove it. In and out it has everything I could want. The seats look hand made with high quality leather, which gives it a great feel to it. The V8 AMG keeps up with M ustangs (not that Ive raced one...lol). If you love attention this a the car for you.

• 

  falling apart S430 - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Tim - November 6 - 3:23 am

  I purchased this car used and have put 70,000 miles on it in 3 years. I have replaced every moving part in the interior, the Airmatic suspension was great until it had to be replaced at 92,000 miles, the stereo went out at 101,000 miles, the front end suspension has been replaced once and due again. Beautiful at the curb, powerful drivetrain, poor reliability. Last time I buy a MB. Going back to Lexus. Drove an 1989, put zero into major repairs on it.

• 

  2001 S500 - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By SWilliams - December 20 - 1:43 am

  I purchased this vehicle used in October of 08. So far, it has been expensive to maintain but it has been well worth it. This is truly an outstanding car. Ive owned Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Infiniti and this is by far the best. The ride quality is superb and it doesnt compromise handling. The car is eerily quiet even at 90+ mph. The navigation system works well, but it only has major roads mapped in smaller towns or suburbs. I also really wish the CD player was in the dash. This cars size and countless safety features make you feel very secure. The command system takes some getting used to but isnt overly complicated. The interior is huge and very comfortable.

• 

  too much cheap plastic - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By harold - September 16 - 2:00 am

  the car looks cheap inside . i have owned 5 mercedes and this is the worse one for interior finish minimal wood and alot of cheap plastic, i will never buy another one if it looks like this one inside .also, a lot of annoying small problems. handling is great. harold pitts