roryphare's Review of Mercedes Benz 500SE 5.0 V8
22nd Dec 2004
Overall Rating
- Value for money
- Length of ownership1 year
- Practicality
- Year Manufactured1986
- Performance
- Reliability
Awesome comfort and performance....
Bad Points
Passes everything on the road except a petrol station........
General Comments
The last of the really great Mercedes saloon cars, built to uncompromising standards of luxury and quality. Powered by the almost unbreakable V8 engine with a vast automatic gearbox, the car easily powers to 155mph. Designed as an executive autobahn cruiser, these cars can be bought from upwards of an insane £500 for a tidy runner. Insurance is around the £150 mark for a 42 year old with no no claims bonus (including breakdown cover). Ideal for weekend cruising and going to shows, don't ever think of using it for the school run as I did when my van broke down: it laps fuel at an alarming rate! (15mpg). On a run however, the car can manage 32mpg at a steady 55mph so it is an acceptable cruiser.
In summary, if you want ultra reliability, luxury and acceleration on a par with an Aston martin DB7, for very little money: this could be the car for you!
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I echo all the review. Top car in so many ways if you can stomach 20 mpg [on a goodish day!]