2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class User Reviews

Pros

Tremendous Car

Cons

Not many-read review

Purchased As New

First let me address the negative tone of many of the following reviews. Anyone that complains about cost doesn't own one. Cost is never a consideration with any person I know that owns one. I own a 550. Anything larger is probably overkill. I was told by a Mercedes sales manager that not one driver in 1000 can milk the difference between a 550 and an AMG at under 150 mph on the autobahn. The leather, sound and ride are top notch. Always, treat the leather every month and pay special attention to the front edge. The only real negative I have is that the GPS screen sometimes takes a glare. But, once you have the destination input it is fine. I have owned every body style of the S class since 1978. They are always a great drive. In many ways I prefer some of the older ones because there is so much technology now. They are still the measure of the Euro luxo sedan. Other than the S8 there is no real competetion, and I do like the GPS better in the Audi. I have never known anyone to own a second new 7 series. The reason I gave it 4 stars on value rather than 5 is that there are several competetors in the same price range. The MB holds its value better after three years and 50,000 miles. Anyone that buys one more frequently has too much money or too little sense. I have never bought the same body style more than twice. Always but the new body style the first year of production and again in the fourth.