Used 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Rolled The Dice - Bought High Mileage
john77084, Ashburn, VA, 08/17/2012
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
68 of 68 people found this review helpful
After turning 40 recently, I decided to properly kick-off my mid-life crisis. I was going to go with either a boat or a car. A 2004 S430 won. I found one with 114,000 miles on it on Autotrader. I suppose I got the "base" model 430, but it is absolutely remarkable. The suspension, coupled with the car's sheer size, makes for an airplane like ride (sport settings are also present). I've taken it on 2 long road trips and been in very good spirits after arriving. Tips for Buying Used: *Comparison shop! These cars depreciate wildly. I paid too much. Find the KBB price and stick with it. *Have a genuine STAR diagnostics ran. *Beware the "stuck in park" potential
Everyone should own one
Lionel, 11/10/2010
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car used with 55kms, it is now 7 years old and has 130kms. It continues to drive as well as it did 3 years ago and have not had any issues with it. Besides being smooth, comfortable, solid, reliable, powerful and surprisingly economical; it is has a sense of dependability and agelessness about it. It is a serious vehicle, you know, not a gimmicky in your face car,
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if you got it spend it
dr. orlins, 07/29/2004
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
i have owned 2 lexus and a jaruar but if you die without owning a mercedes you've missed something. there are faster cars, cheaper cars,and even more reliable cars. however, this S model does everything so nicely,with so much snob appeal that if you can afford it, i would tell you to go for it. remember, when you die your kids will go through your money like water through a goose. spend some on yourself while you can. the 500S, amg, and 600S are overkill,totally unnecessary but if having a car that will hold 200mph turns you on. they are available.
Best Riding Car I have ever owned
brian h., 09/15/2004
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Just recently purchased this vehicle and it has an incredible feel on the road with above average acceleration.I have previously owned an E-Class and this far exceeds it.There is little to dislike about the performance. The mileage is better than expected.
What a car!
Zachmbenzfvr, 01/26/2004
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S430 Rwd 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 7A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I originally had a 2000 S430, and this 2004 is leaps and bounds an improvement over that car. The Seven speed tranny is smooth, and responsive. Love the exterior and the interior. The quality improvements inside are amazing. The exterior is Black Opal, with Grey interior. The combination is beautiful.