Mercedes-Benz S-Class S280 4d Auto (5) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy, expensive to run unless you get free pertrol.
Costs
She just drinks and drinks and drinks.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic to drive.
Performance
Fast for a 2-tonne car, but watch for the pertrol guage.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable if looked after well.
Image
Watch yourself being stared at.
Comfort
Cheap Rolls Royce.
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Security and Service
Security
Ask the thief who broke into it and stole the sat nav.
Service
Dealers don't respect you and all they are bothered about is ripping you off.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil leaks from head gaskets.
Other
Electrics. Tendency to have a mind of their own.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes