Mercedes-Benz 1993 S-Class

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fabulous value second-hand - slow depreciation.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Astronomical - Oil service £380, main £1000.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No drive like it.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    320 a little sluggish to get going - cruises superb.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only 1 major fault - Head gasket at 90,000 miles.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Class leader.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Double glazing adds to security and noise level control.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent - as it should be when charged this much!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket at 90,000 miles.

    Other

    Fan heater assembly - £600, 103,000 miles.

    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