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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  Pay to Play - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By S500 - December 11 - 11:46 pm

  The car has been amazing to drive over the past two years, I purchased it with 50,000 miles thinking I was getting a steal, but in the past year the radiator has cracked and my front right air suspension went out. Both were close to 2 grand in repairs. When its running good its fantastic, but be careful past the 8 year mark

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  Too Many Glitches for $100k car - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By JS - November 13 - 4:00 pm

  This has been a love-hate relationship. The dealership has been great about fixing things, but now that Im out of warranty with 57k miles, it seems like too much is going wrong. Tire pressure sensors, AC failures, oil leaks... despite all that, its the most comfortable ride Ive ever owned. Great balance between smooth handling/feel and keeping in touch with the road.

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  Money Pit - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Kim - August 18 - 2:34 am

  I bought it in 2013, thinking I was getting a good deal, but it is old and now the car is starting to deteriorate quickly. I spent over $4,000 this past year on the AC, Motor Mounts, Transmission mounts, oil valve cover, O2 sensors, hoses. It hit 100,000 miles and the tune up is due. Even without labor and wholesale, the cost of 16 spark plugs and wires is $500! Now my suspension is going and its in the shop. Waiting for a revised estimate since they keep adding more parts. I would not buy a old Mercedes again. I spent another $3000 on the car in 2016. I loved the car, but it is a money pit.

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  Beware of Dealers - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By jgbecker - July 16 - 5:27 pm

  I bought my 2001 S500 with 8,000 miles back in 2004, and it presently has 110,000 miles on it. I have been generally happy with the vehicle. My worst experience in owning this vehicle is having to deal with Mercedes Benz Dealers/Dealerships/Service Departments. Once your Mercedes warranty runs out, the service departments at Mercedes dealers are forever trying to recommend unnecessary repairs to the vehicle. The dealers are constantly looking to fabricate repairs to bill to the extended warranty company. Most, if not all of these repairs are unnecessary. The Mercedes dealers make the ownership experience miserable. Stay away from them and youll do fine.

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  Great car ! - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Jack Taylor - July 4 - 4:23 pm

  The only disclaimer I would say is the air ride can be finicky sometimes but usually does not affect ride quality. It is a heavy car but moves very fast and corners quite well.

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  Nice Car. A monster - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Nas - May 2 - 6:26 pm

  Great speed and handling! Love the outside sport look and the large room compared to my previous BMW cars. Will keep it for sure.

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  S430 Review - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By rvirk - December 27 - 2:00 am

  Great powerful engine with nice accleration. Easy to use controls. Looks stunning from outside.

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  Nice ride - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By Manish Salwan - December 7 - 2:00 am

  Its a great car, no duoubt..but da $$$ can be a prob.

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  Bob,s MB - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By thebobM - November 3 - 10:00 am

  Minor mechanical problems at first (auto trunk opening, auto leveling device). Only major is brakes go out at 23,000 miles all covered under warranty. Good local service. Head room much less than older S class models.

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  Smooth & Reliable - 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  By James Rice - June 11 - 10:00 am

  I traded A Rolls-Royce Silver Spur for this car, and it is better in every way with one exception: there are too many of them in Southern California! I am surprized to have an $82,000 anonymous car. That said, its a fabulous car and totally smooth and reliable. Its a great long distance cruiser and eats up the freeway miles. I have been to the dealer once for an oil change. The customer service that comes from the dealer is as excellent as the car itself.