2001 is the second year of that model run, but in my opinion Mercedes still hadn't worked out some of the early model problems.

I believe they had problems with dash clusters going out ($$$$$), as well as the adaptive suspension ($$$$$).

FWIW, the engine and transmission have proven to be robust.

Poor interior quality was also a complaint of the early S class cars. Too much penny pinching.

These cars were facelifted later on, and an interior redesign was a big improvement.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".