2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Rating from HippieAnnie

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We have our 2006 R-350 for 3 1/2 years have had no big issues at all it rides and drives great. It is very nice to have additional seating when family come to visit. We drive quite a bit on the hwy and it averages 22-24 mpg. Which we don't think is too bad. We have 76000 miles on it and plan keeping it for some time."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from bobo

(2)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		2 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"Do not buy, stay away, not reliable. to expensive to fix. Break down often. only gives you aroun 12-14 miles per gallon aroung town"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Jim

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"Have owned 6 Lexus, 3 Infinitis and an Acura MDX. Mercedes quality and features are sub par to all of them. Likes: stabile high speed driving, 7 speed auto trans, fuel economy and sound system. Dislikes: poor interior design, $56k vehicle without memory seats or leather, very poor low beam headlights, maddening computer, replaced noisy ac pulley 3 times, very poor resale value, rattles and squeaks at 20k miles."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Car lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought this 06 R500 used w/ only 10k miles in 2010. It has been 2 years, and knock on wood, it has no problem at all. I take my car to a local Mercedes specialist for annual maintenance. Excellent ride and comfort. Honda and Toyota can't even compare with it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from What are the naysayers talking about?

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"If you are going to get a Benz for around 20k that listed new for $50k+, you are going to have to expect that the occasional problem is going to pop up and absorb it as cost of ownership. Yes, I had some airmatic issues that ran some bucks, but overall would recommend this vehicle as a luxurious, comfortable, competent daily driver and trip crossover. I suppose like with any cars, there are some bad ones in the bunch, but don't discount this model entirely, as I had an overall great experience."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from john

(1)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		1 out of 5
Interior Design:		1 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"people do not buy this car. the car is in very bad condition, there is noise coming from everywhere. if the dealer people will you that everything is ok with the car they are lying."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Raghu

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"It's been about 3 months that we bought this 2006 R350. Great size but not a boat like Odyssey or Sienna, perfect acceleration for the size, interior appointments are upto the mark of a Benz. Very silent compared to my Infiniti I30. Got a pretty good deal too !"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Renato

(1)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"If you want this car... Buy it new or get away. In one year I had many problems, from electronics to mechanic. I've spent a lot to get this vehicle safe and working and even the Mercedes dealer gave a hard time. The light became bad and they said that a upgrade needed to be done. So I argue that it was a recall and they refuse it and charge me almost $500 to fix. 6 months later the same problem came back. After many other issues I got tired and trade it for a 2011 Mazda CX-9 nice car, reliable and fun to drive. The 3.5L engine of the R-350 is too small for the car. You have really to kick down in some everyday situations in the traffic. The front column is kind of low too and I bump my head every time I get in and out of the vehicle. The controls behind the wheel are confuse and not well positioned. Every time I tried to turn the entering light on I turn on the cruise control. The good thing is the interior finish. Well, that's a Mercedes and has to be nice finished! If you buy it used, get it certified and in the 36 months factory warranty or expect big money for the maintenance. Some problems I had: power door lock, lights, engine valve, power sterling leak..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Wagan Lover

(3)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"This is a great car, lot's of power, looks great, lot's of room. The maintance is pricy, but worth it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Fmf

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I bought this car for it's highway cruising, power, comfort, and luxury appts. After 90k mikes, I have decided to keep rather than do my normal trade, as it fits my needs better than any other car I have owned. Love the room for luggage and my German shepherd in the rear. The V8 which is no longer available, is a great engine. Service is a bit expensive, but total cost of ownership has been lower than my suburban or Lexus lx450. Original Brakes lasted 90,000 miles, and still had 15% life left. Had a transmission hard shift problem that was noted at 35k miles. Continued to get worse until MB fixed at no cost. Flawless since. Used models are a bargain, as they depreciate fast!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family