I'm thinking of getting a used 99 S320 100K miles. I currently have a Lexus LS. By talking to some people who own other luxury cars, they have all said stay away from Mercedes unless you are buying it new, or it is coming with the warranty because repair on them is ridiculous. I figure I should ask Mercedes owners to get their opinions. Now I know everyone here loves their Benz, but can I get a real objective view on this? Considering repair and maintenance costs of a Mercedes, should I be buying a used s320?

Thanks for all input.

 

The car you are describing is a typically very reliable car. With my experience in both Mercedes in Lexus, I think that lexus is the most expensive car on the road to fix. Although you dont hear of as many problems, when they do require repair, they are very expensive. A Mercedes does cost more on average to service and maintain but you also have a lot nicer car and better engineered ride. Depending on the price of the car, I wouldrecommend a 99 S320 any day.