2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

I was very excited to be able to purchase a 2001 Mercedes S430 for less than $20,000 which retailed for over $85,000 when new. I had the vehicle inspected by my mechanic who pointed out a few issues including uneven wear of the tires. The previous owner changed the wheels to 20 inch chrome Lowenhart and high performance tires of differing sizes front(255/35/20)and rear (275/30/20). Future buyers need to know that aftermarket chrome wheels often leak air and owners need to be vigilant about checking tire pressure. I had this problem which combined with the uneven wear led to 2 blow outs in the first month. I recommend getting a car with original equipment tires and wheels which should minimize this potential. I resoled the issue by buying 4 OE tires and wheels that are all the same size and can be rotated to maximize life. Additionally, I had a problem with the car stalling after purchase. Only after an extensive search did my mechanic find that a bottle of water had been spilled in the back seat causing electrical irregularities in the computer unit under the seat. Future purchasers should do their best to check out electrical systems for water damage which is not covered in by VPP. I would recommend buying vehicles with extended warranties as repairs on cars that were originally high priced are very expensive, and the great deal you got may not be so great.

I purchased this Benz From Florida with only 31000 miles. it is a great exotic without the exotic price tag, great value... I would highly recommend anyone to buy a Benz.... I have owned a lot of cars,but let me tell you this,if your looking for reliability,performance and luxury. well, look no further, and if you do not know where to find a clean and low mile car, check out goldbergbarry on eBay, he is really honest and has a great selection of fine motor cars.

Thanks,

Istvan

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the dealer didn't do the checkup and over discripe like a new car that is not true. and dealer just sell the car and don't care customer.

This car is nothing like ive ever drivin befor the ride is smooth and its still 7 yrs old ,the mechanics are great it has so many features that you should have to take a class to learn them all. the only thing that I dont like about is is where the window buttons are located on the door other than that and the exspensive maintanace its the best built car I have ever owned.

I was very excited to be able to purchase a 2001 Mercedes S430 for less than $20,000 which retailed for over $85,000 when new. I had the vehicle inspected by my mechanic who pointed out a few issues including uneven wear of the tires. The previous owner changed the wheels to 20 inch chrome Lowenhart and high performance tires of differing sizes front(255/35/20)and rear (275/30/20). Future buyers need to know that aftermarket chrome wheels often leak air and owners need to be vigilant about checking tire pressure. I had this problem which combined with the uneven wear led to 2 blow outs in the first month. I recommend getting a car with original equipment tires and wheels which should minimize this potential. I resoled the issue by buying 4 OE tires and wheels that are all the same size and can be rotated to maximize life. Additionally, I had a problem with the car stalling after purchase. Only after an extensive search did my mechanic find that a bottle of water had been spilled in the back seat causing electrical irregularities in the computer unit under the seat. Future purchasers should do their best to check out electrical systems for water damage which is not covered in by VPP. I would recommend buying vehicles with extended warranties as repairs on cars that were originally high priced are very expensive, and the great deal you got may not be so great.

I got my S430 Mercedes Benz about 4 weeks ago, and I love it! It even has more features than I thought. I flew to Texas from Alabama to pick it up and drove it back. I used the navigation system and was very impressed! I could not have made a better choice! I would definately recommend this seller to anyone. The only thing that I din't like was the tires weren't the best, but the seller told me before hand that they needed changing, and he even offered to have them changed and ready for me when I got there to pick up my car. It was a pleasure to do business with him.