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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
W222 is my favorite style for sure. Although my 223 has grown on me a lot.
W223s look great too, especially the 2 tone Maybachs....

I just couldn't stop noticing how sharp the rear end of that S-Class was in traffic. There was an S560 coupe near it and it just doesn't have that S-Class/top line expensive Mercedes presence, unfortunately. Not even close.
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 08:50 PM
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Yeah the rear end of the W222 looks like a sailboat, once you see that you can’t unsee it, looks very special.

I like the 222 from the front and rear and the smoother sides of the 223.

I actually LOVE the S Class coupe. It’s one of the most beautiful cars Mercedes ever made IMO.
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 09:16 PM
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I actually prefer the W223 over the W222 except for the recessed door handles.

I don't like the Maybachs at all, just too gaudy for me. Always has been. Same reason I've never been a fan of RR or Bentley.
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Yeah the rear end of the W222 looks like a sailboat, once you see that you can’t unsee it, looks very special.

I like the 222 from the front and rear and the smoother sides of the 223.

I actually LOVE the S Class coupe. It’s one of the most beautiful cars Mercedes ever made IMO.
Oh, I do too. I kept staring at it... fantastic looking car. Just not much presence IMO for a big Mercedes flagship coupe. Not like the ones before it at least.

Can't see the sailboat in the W222 yet but I'm looking.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 12:30 AM
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But I was asking about the RX. The new smaller engine RX is faster than the old V6, right?





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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 06:35 AM
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The B58 is so good!! Look at that DTE. I’m sure the S68 is a beast but overall B58 would be hard to beat.

My dealer has a S68 X7 for a loaner. May give it a shot next time.


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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex


Yeah the old bigger one is estimated 7.5-7.9, right? That's why I was confused why the lady didn't like the newer one.

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The B58 is so good!! Look at that DTE. I’m sure the S68 is a beast but overall B58 would be hard to beat.

My dealer has a S68 X7 for a loaner. May give it a shot next time.

I've seen 700+.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Oh, I do too. I kept staring at it... fantastic looking car. Just not much presence IMO for a big Mercedes flagship coupe. Not like the ones before it at least.

Can't see the sailboat in the W222 yet but I'm looking.
Its in the boat tail…


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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
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The B58 is so good!! Look at that DTE. I’m sure the S68 is a beast but overall B58 would be hard to beat.

My dealer has a S68 X7 for a loaner. May give it a shot next time.

I'm currently getting about 17-18 in the city. With the mods I can't keep my foot out of it, and the corn is not helping lol.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Its in the boat tail…
Ah now is see, I couldn’t figure it out.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by patgilm
Ah now is see, I couldn’t figure it out.
Yep, whenever you see one now you’ll see it!
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 08:23 PM
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This is hideous.... You want the PRE REFRESH Maybach.

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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 08:26 PM
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I think all the Maybachs are garish looking. Give me an ordinary S Class with the AMG styling package any day.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 08:49 PM
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A regular S class should have some of that W140 "gansta" presence that the current model just doesn't have. But then cars like the Maybach, RR, Benley should have a bit of that "OTT in your face" arrogance. If you're driving one of these, most people will already hate you for being a douche, so might as well deserve it.

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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
This is hideous.... You want the PRE REFRESH Maybach.
That paint job looks retarded.
Just can't get into it. Lol 😂
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