Mercedes-Benz S-Class (1999 - 2005) S500 4d Auto (99) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Must cost him a fortune to run...?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, best car had by far.
What are you likely to buy next?
Same car but later model, possibly newer W221 S Class.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£24,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fast, solid and small for a large car to drive.
What's it like to park?
OK once you get used to size and parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Catalysts x 2. Instrument Cluster failure. Oil leak due to Harmonic Balancer breaking up. Water got into car, causing electrical gremlins.
What's most practical about your car?
Size and ease of driving.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Ventilated seats
