Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1999 - 2005) S320 4d Auto (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Quite and Conservative. It blends in with my grey hair and pin stripe suits
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everybody loves it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably yes, new model looks superb and will be excellent value once residuals soften
What are you likely to buy next?
Tempted by an LS 430 or LS 460. I have driven a LS 430 and it was fantastic, but I succumbed to the snobbery of it being a "big Toyota" (Sorry...). I also have a soft spot for Jags and loved a previous XJ Sport, but the damn thing let me down may times
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought the car as a finance reposession and got a fantastic deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had 5 BMW's in a row and wanted to try something different
What was the dealer like?
No experience of MB main dealers, but they do not come with a good reputation
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nice and smooth. It is suprising light and nimble. It is relaxing to drive, but there is not much driver involvement like a 7 series BMW
What's it like to park?
Fine, but miss the PDC of my 7 series
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No. It has been very reliable and it suprising economical
What's most practical about your car?
Size and comfort
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Climate control is excellent
