Mercedes S Class - The worlds best luxury car - FACT!

Advantages: Fully loaded luxury motor leaving passengers and drivers wanting for nothing.
Disadvantages: Can be expensive if it goes wrong if you can't find the best repairshop. Initial outlay cost.

...Most readers will probably look at this review and overlook it; the common misconception is that the flagship Mercedes-Benz S Class is a luxury that many cannot afford. WRONG ? You can pick them up for as little as £5000, considering they retail for over £60k at new, this is fantastic. But why should you choose the S over any other car? It is a Mercedes and the best of the lot!!! The S class has been around for many years and is currently on the W221 range, which came out in 2006. The review I will be writing is about the W220, in my eyes the nicer of the two. What you will come to appreciate is that the S class is the benchmark of the motoring world. What comes as standard on the S class today will be standard on a Mondeo in ten years time. The S280 cost £52,000 when new, my model with the extras it has came in at over £65,000. Today...

atlantis140 17.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes S 280

Mercedes S320, series 300SEL W140 1993

Advantages: Very high build quality, silent running, prestige, badge, lush, solid, fast, sumptuous.
Disadvantages: Difficult to park, dealer will empty your bank balence, large car - small....... !

...Mercedes 300SEL , S320 Limo 1993. How I acquired the vehicle? In my course of work (Mobile vehicle mechanic) I meet a lot of people in the trade. Because of this, I get the nod when any quality vehicles turn up in the scrapper (for what ever reason they were scrapped).... many times this is down to un-economic repair costs. Which are for this beast, astronomical? ...well if you are prey to main dealer prices and practices, cars like this will never be owned by the 'less well offs' and I include myself in that statement. It's better to be lucky than rich sometimes. For me, it's a case of; sod the usual car buying outlets and get your self down the scrapper. Lucky for me then! On first inspection of this car in the breakers yard, I was shocked by its size; it was huge, damaged, covered in dust + thick mud caked the wheel...

mr.blue.sky 11.09.2006 (10.09.2006) · Read review
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Review of Mercedes S 320 CDI Limousine

Mercedes S500

Advantages: A car to judge all others...
Disadvantages: 25mpg (though the benifits do out way this)

...I purchased this magnificent car about 4 months ago. You hear the likes of Jeremy Clarkson say... "if you want to know whats going to be fitted in cars in the next 10 years, well look in an S class." I actually have the S500 Limo Petrol model, that 5.0 litre V8 engine is more than enough to get this sizable car accellarating in an instant. This car brings new meaning the the words "spacious" and "luxurious". All seats are electricly movable (even the back seats) which boast heating and air conditioning inside which is very very nice on those hot days. Enless other gadgets such as electric blinds, fridge, TV/DVD, car phone, voice recognition, distronic and triptronics make this car the ultimate vehicle which all others are judged by. Concidering buying one ? Take me word for it, it will be the best purchase you have...

PaulFinch 10.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes S 500

Sumptuous Luxury, Cheaper Than You Think

Advantages: Highly respected, classy cruiser, well equipped
Disadvantages: Image is wrong unless you're old and fat

...There?s no such thing as a bad car these days. Take Skoda, for example: they share a lot of their components with Audi, so they also share parts with Volkswagen and Seat too. And as the Audi/VW group built the Bugatti Veyron, that?s not a bad thing. (It sort of puts pay to my old Skoda jokes, like ?why does a Skoda have a rear window demist? To keep the driver?s hands warm while he?s pushing it...?) Even Perodua don?t make too bad a car, and we?re talking bottom of the barrel when it comes to them. The undisputed king of the road, however, is the Mercedes S-Class. "Hold on!" I hear you cry, "what about the Rolls Royce?" Well yes, you probably have a point there, but how many times do you hear a motoring journalist whittle on about the S-Class? To see what?s going to be on your car in ten years time, they say, take a look...

markd_uk 18.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes S 320 CDI

Mercedes A160 - All things, for all men

Advantages: Interior Space, Visibility, Excellent engine & transmission
Disadvantages: Looks a bit like Camilla Parker-Bowles, head on.

...is as to be expected from a Mercedes Benz, completely smooth and effortless. This is no hot hatchback but it will sail up to 100mph without any fuss. The automatic gearbox is a very simple affair, offering four speeds with tiptronic control if you're feeling brave. Refinement is fantastic, with wind noise and good sound insulation. The only complaints are down to that ride, after a few hours of motorway driving you can begin to feel a little sea-sick. Carry plenty of wet wipes for the very young and very old. Quality As I mentioned above, it's going to win no awards for quality considering it's a Mercedes Benz of the 1990's. Hardly respected for their standards of quality during the latter part of the 20th century, Mercedes Benz have let a few things slip. The dash plastics are nice to look at, but give them a rub and you could...

leigh.devine 16.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes A 160

What Im Saving My Premium Fund For

Advantages: See opinion
Disadvantages: See opinion

...opinion portals like Ciao and dooyoo, where a lot of the time they are getting “free” publicity, as well as valuable feedback from consumers. ~ ~ And so it was I found myself at one of my local Mercedes dealers, cap in hand, and looking for a “wee spin” in their new top executive saloon, the Mercedes S600L. ~ ~ Straight off, it has to be said that in my opinion, Mercedes set the standard that other manufacturers in the luxury car bracket must try to emulate and follow. The new S600L competes directly against the other German flagship from Bavaria, the BMW 750iL, and also against the Audi A8 4.2 quattro. Mercedes claim is that it is no less than the “world’s finest executive saloon”. ~ ~ So is this claim true or an exaggeration? The simple truth is that it probably is the best...

the_mad_cabbie 23.05.2001 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes S 600

Mercedes, You've done it again

Advantages: What a lovely car
Disadvantages: Kills the Environment

...History Introduction Choosing Looks Sound Handling Speed and Acceleration Gear Change options Economy Reliability Features Dashboard display Opinion Comparison Price Summary History In 1886, Carl Benz built a motorized tricycle. His first four-wheeler, the Victoria, was built in 1893. The first production car was the 1894 Benz Velo which participated in the first recorded car race, the Paris-Rouen race. In 1895, Benz built his first truck. Since then, Mercedes Benz has gone from strength to Strength and now builds some of the greatest cars on the market. And teamed with Mc Claren, they stand a great chance of their drivers winning the GP's Introduction The Mercedes CLK 320 is a sports/comfort car, which is excellent for everything, and a round town, although the economy is poor it makes you fell 10 feet tall...

rhyrhy1 19.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes CLK 320 coupé

Mercedes CLK 230 Kompressor Coupé

Advantages: A super stylish motor car
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Once again, a review of a discontinued model (!), but here are my thoughts on my 1999 Mercedes CLK 230 (W208) Kompressor Coupe, in Elegance trim. Bought in 2001, with one previous owner (originally registered in 1999 so its an "S" reg) and 25,000 miles, my CLK has now done 72,000 miles and is soon to be sold as the baby seat doesn't fit in the back ! Mine is the 230K (4 cylinder, 2,295cc), and turns out 197 bhp with a 0-62mph time of 9.5 seconds (the manual is a claimed 9.1 seconds, as opposed to my 5 speed automatic) on its way to a top speed of 136mph - although I clearly couldn't claim to have ever gone that fast, officer.... Also available is a 3.2 V6, a 4.3 V8, and the ultimate, the CLK55 AMG high-performance model. The "Elegance" trim means walnut wood inlays in the doors and centre console, plus a chrome strip around...

matt_fantastic 03.04.2006 (14.04.2006) · Read review
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Review of Mercedes CLK 230 kompressor coupé

Oh lord ....wont you buy me a Mercedes Benz...

Advantages: luxurious interiror, 3 point badge, comfort
Disadvantages: expensive, sterotype image of middle aged drivers.

...luxurious touches inside ? the material on the seats is nice, the wood-like trim on the dash, the upholstered doors??nice. The 2 litre engine can only really be described as adequate for a car of this size. I was told to avoid the 1.8 litre models due to the sheer weight and I'm glad I did. Don't get me wrong, it?s not underpowered but its not a sports car either. I think you have to realize that people who buy Mercedes cars tend not to look as much at the performance as they do for the quality of the fixtures and fittings and ultimate ambience of the machinery??god I?m starting to sound like my husband now ! Be in no doubt, sitting in this car is like sitting in no other. There is cruise control, but unfortunately the UK is not the best country to test it as most of the time even the largest of motorways seem to be at a standstill. However...

randhawa 15.11.2004 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes C 200

SDR S26

Advantages: Size, quality, reputation, ease of use. truly pocket size
Disadvantages: none

...Having been stuck with a busted camcorder on the morning on an important family visit, I dashed to a major electrical store to source a replacement, stumbled across this camera, researched the others on display and chose the S26 for ease of use, merit for the make (I bought Lumix TZ5 and have been really pleased with it, quality, capabilities etc, great lens) and general feel for the camera. in my opinion, X70 zoom works very well, resolution excellent for an "older" user and their "junior" assistants. I think that Transfer speed is not rapid, but "so what" in a camera at this price point. Very happy to recommend for general everyday trouble free use. BUT buy it on line for £60 less than the big stores and be even more satisfied that I am Ron...

migloi2 17.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Panasonic SDR-S26