Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1991 - 1999) S600 2d Auto (1993/L) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like big engines and suggest I have deep pockets... i dont! my wallet suffers a lot. It also suggests I like older cars which I do and that I have something to work on as I like tinkering with it. This has been a great project car now 20 years old.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

It is well liked. people respect what it is but they recognise it is a second car and a hobby in essence. it gets lots of admiring glances and comments from folk.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably just osi cold say i did it! it is not fruggle or cheap to run but it is an amazing car and i dont regret buying it.

What are you likely to buy next?

Unknown but possible something big and american.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes. The price was good for the car and its age. The car is packed with goodies. electric stuff everywhee, never seen a car like this... amazing!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It has a V12!

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Super smooth. very powerful and fast. superb driving feel to it. But it is heavy and is prone to wallowing a bit at times.

What's it like to park?

Bit of a monster big car not easy to find spaces sometimes but once you get used to its size its fine.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes. Expensive suspension issues with rear hydraulic strut - very expensive and accumulators to change. Also had front spring break so had to have both changed. In addtion had an engine stumble and this required some work with inlet manifolds - exspensive to repair and no mistake!

What's most practical about your car?

It is a ludicrous vehicle I am not sure anything is really very practical about it. it uses fuel like there is no tomrrow - 15mpg. The boot is huge. loads of leg room in it for me - I'm 1.92m tall. Huge grin factor driving it around it is awesome.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Love the following: retractable seatbelt gadget after it presents you with the seatbelt. rear window blinds, rear headrest go up and down eletrically. The engine is amazing! the bonnet goes vertically to give you amazing access to work in the engine bay.