Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 2d Auto (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very cheap to buy second-hand. Best as a second luxury car.
Costs
Drinks petrol. I only get about 18-22 miles per gallon.
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On the road
Driving
It almost drives itself.
Performance
Goes like a small rocket. Fantastic.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has only done 50,000 miles but no problems. "Was it built by NASA?"
Image
People look at the car all the time and say how much they like it. Good job it's always clean.
Comfort
Can't fault it in the front, but I'm very tall and people are squashed in the back. Good job it's not a family car and just my play thing.
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Security and Service
Security
Double glazed side windows very strong and immobiliser cuts in if the engine is off for a few min.
Service
Only needed a few little bits and advice. Had no problems. Wiper blades at £50 each was a little steap, but most other bits are very good value.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
It had cheap tyres on and was a danger to drive. Spend a few more pounds and it sticks to the road very well and can't hear any road noise even at very high speed.
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