2014 Mercedes Benz S-class
12-15-14, 11:45 AM
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After the acclaimed long distance autonomous test drive following the Bertha Benz route, Mercedes-Benz now tests in the US. There are a lot of similarities to German traffic, but there are also some differences. Thus the S 500 INTELLIGENT DRIVE has to attend driving school.
12-15-14, 12:29 PM
#483
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Believe it or not W220 sales weren't ever bad. The update in 2003 really helped what was a disappointing start quality-wise. The W220 did have good driving dynamics and new to the market tech after all...maybe the only thing that saved it. Those were not good times.
12-15-14, 01:17 PM
#485
Lexus Fanatic
For those talking about v6 luxury.... What you want is a smooth swell of acceleration . The unrefined smaller motors send all kinds of noise and vibration into the cabin because they need to be revved hard. King of like driving a 4 cylinder and having a v6. It's not that ye small motor is slow, it just feels unrefined and like it being pushed .... Hard
12-15-14, 02:52 PM
#486
For those talking about v6 luxury.... What you want is a smooth swell of acceleration . The unrefined smaller motors send all kinds of noise and vibration into the cabin because they need to be revved hard. King of like driving a 4 cylinder and having a v6. It's not that ye small motor is slow, it just feels unrefined and like it being pushed .... Hard
12-15-14, 04:11 PM
#488
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I saw an all black S63 AMG today and almost died of jealousy. It honestly wouldn't make any sense for me to own one either but I want it badly. Looked like this:
12-16-14, 11:20 AM
#491
222 is everywhere now, saw a white 63 the other day, thank god I am not into it, the exterior is kinda bleh to me, it look fresh but not hot, I don't dig it. I guess beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I am starting to dig the 221............maybe is because I like cheap stuff.............but then I am crazy about the LaFerrari, so there goes that theory..........lol
Last edited by BNR34; 12-16-14 at 11:24 AM.
12-16-14, 11:32 AM
#493
I actually like the front and rear end of the 222, but I like the pronounced fender flare of the 221, it look unique and sporty.
I used to think the pronounced fender flare is inappropriate on a S-Class when the 221 came out, but now I like it.
It is funny everyone have different taste and it changes with time too.
I used to think the pronounced fender flare is inappropriate on a S-Class when the 221 came out, but now I like it.
It is funny everyone have different taste and it changes with time too.
12-16-14, 03:54 PM
#495
to me the weak point of the w222 is still the taillights, somehow they look a bit little especially since now the trunk lines slopes down. but overall i do think w222 is better than w221
i do know few people who prefers the w221 coz' of the bolder fender flare lines, which are exactly what i don't care much about the generation.
w221 tech is definitely outdated, but with mb i am always hesitant on the depreciation. getting a new car and its value falls off the cliff faster than anything and i am a bit more conscious about my money than that. w221 price is still falling but it is at a much better value now. and the idea of s63 isn't bad at all too
i do know few people who prefers the w221 coz' of the bolder fender flare lines, which are exactly what i don't care much about the generation.
w221 tech is definitely outdated, but with mb i am always hesitant on the depreciation. getting a new car and its value falls off the cliff faster than anything and i am a bit more conscious about my money than that. w221 price is still falling but it is at a much better value now. and the idea of s63 isn't bad at all too