Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009Change

Generally I loved to drive this car. Reasonable performance for a full-size sedan. However, it's exceedingly thirsty. As always, the published fuel economy is way more optimistic than real world driving condition. A typical mix of city and highway gets about 450km out of a 100l tank. Do the math -- consumption is generally high teens per 100km.
After just over 4 years of age, and about 52000 kilometers, the transmission failed. The cost of parts and labour to replace the entire transmission was over $14,000. So where's the "legendary reliability, to quote Mercedes? It's a legend!

There is no other way to describe this car then to say this: Its one of the most elegant sports sedans ever made. I drove a 2006 S550 before, and couldn't wait to get into the 2009. This car glides down the road. No matter at what speed you are going. It is always a joy to drive this car.

I absolutely love EVERYTHING about my S600.
Massaging seats front / back, night vision, 510 hp V12, rear reclining seats, the list goes on and on. I have owned my car for 2.5 years now and it is clearly one of the nicest driving & riding cars on the planet. No regrets here!