I just saw a new S550.....(official new S-class thread - update pg. 10)
03-23-06, 06:50 AM
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Um I liked the way the car drove, it is a big car but handled nicely. It had very nice pickup and on the highway the thing flies, forget about it.
I actually admit I liked the joystick control for the radio and the climate. I just couldnt get past the look of the stock wheels on this big car. They were to small so maybe thats why the fenders looked to flare out so much.?
The needles for the speedometer are digital which was cool. Obviously there are a lot of things that could go wrong with this car but if it is under warranty then there isnt anything to worry about.
Overall nice car but I still would have to stay within the Lex fam with the LS.
Um I liked the way the car drove, it is a big car but handled nicely. It had very nice pickup and on the highway the thing flies, forget about it.
I actually admit I liked the joystick control for the radio and the climate. I just couldnt get past the look of the stock wheels on this big car. They were to small so maybe thats why the fenders looked to flare out so much.?
The needles for the speedometer are digital which was cool. Obviously there are a lot of things that could go wrong with this car but if it is under warranty then there isnt anything to worry about.
Overall nice car but I still would have to stay within the Lex fam with the LS.
03-23-06, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexis11
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Um I liked the way the car drove, it is a big car but handled nicely. It had very nice pickup and on the highway the thing flies, forget about it.
I actually admit I liked the joystick control for the radio and the climate. I just couldnt get past the look of the stock wheels on this big car. They were to small so maybe thats why the fenders looked to flare out so much.?
The needles for the speedometer are digital which was cool. Obviously there are a lot of things that could go wrong with this car but if it is under warranty then there isnt anything to worry about.
Overall nice car but I still would have to stay within the Lex fam with the LS.
Um I liked the way the car drove, it is a big car but handled nicely. It had very nice pickup and on the highway the thing flies, forget about it.
I actually admit I liked the joystick control for the radio and the climate. I just couldnt get past the look of the stock wheels on this big car. They were to small so maybe thats why the fenders looked to flare out so much.?
The needles for the speedometer are digital which was cool. Obviously there are a lot of things that could go wrong with this car but if it is under warranty then there isnt anything to worry about.
Overall nice car but I still would have to stay within the Lex fam with the LS.
The LS460 will no doubt be an awesome car too, but I'm not sure it will have the 'wow' factor visually.
03-23-06, 10:41 AM
#49
Originally Posted by silversprucesc3
DAAAAAMMMMNNNNN this new Benz is no joke... Car is so hot the old lady was lookin over my shoulder and couldn't keep her clothes on.... oh wait... that was me undressing....lol..
But seriously... the new LS460 is not in the same league as this car... I know I will get slapped around for saying this but the design of this benz is sooooo aggressive it just hits your azzz.... POW... Lexus quality is bar none outstanding but MB can flat out style thier azz off...
If I had a choice ..... there would be no choice
The only sad part is I'd probably need a Lexus as a daily driver since my Benz would live in the shop.....LMAO
03-23-06, 10:44 AM
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It does drive well. And the fenders, at least to me, are no where near as obvious in person as they are in the photos. Color makes a difference but so far most of the ones I have seen are black, white, and silver. I drove a silver S550. Once again, not quite as involving as a 7 but a lot better than the old S. But not perfect, especially not at the price. Have you ever noticed how the media gushes about the new S class until a new one comes out and then sometimes prints a slightly different story?
"Car Magazine, March 2006 page 28
Sacred cow
Not all it's cracked up to be...
Mercedes S Class
Being fat, ugly, hugely expensive and German is bad enough, but two crucial factors weigh against Merc's last generation ubersaloon. First, it's not a scrap of fun to drive and second, everyone thinks it's the world's greatest car. They're wrong -it isn't.
Driving the S is less fun than riding a punctured Spacehopper. The interior is horrid (pastel leather that looks like plastic, 1970s carpet, chintzy fake wood) and the steering is so light it feels like they forgot to hook it up. The spongy fast pedal flexes a bunch of soulless engines and the chassis flounders into two tonnes of heart-in-the-mouth understeer.
Add in the fact that other people regard you with the sort of sneer Adolf himself might have felt aggrievd at, and you've got yourself a recipe for misery."
Now, does anyone have any interest in going back to see how Car and all the other magazines gushed at the introduction of the last S class? It is a better car but at an even greater price and it still has many of the minuses that Car just pointed out for the outgoing model. And even Merc fanatics have gotten tired of rationalizing third world build quality. You can get past the flares, I do know why they did it, the flanks would be hideous without some detail, and it is an improvement but the most sales they will get will be from those who just have to have the latest model. Regardless of who makes it.
Why is it at the high end of the auto market there are such expensive cars with so many out and out annoying aspects? You would think we would be getting more choice, not less.
"Car Magazine, March 2006 page 28
Sacred cow
Not all it's cracked up to be...
Mercedes S Class
Being fat, ugly, hugely expensive and German is bad enough, but two crucial factors weigh against Merc's last generation ubersaloon. First, it's not a scrap of fun to drive and second, everyone thinks it's the world's greatest car. They're wrong -it isn't.
Driving the S is less fun than riding a punctured Spacehopper. The interior is horrid (pastel leather that looks like plastic, 1970s carpet, chintzy fake wood) and the steering is so light it feels like they forgot to hook it up. The spongy fast pedal flexes a bunch of soulless engines and the chassis flounders into two tonnes of heart-in-the-mouth understeer.
Add in the fact that other people regard you with the sort of sneer Adolf himself might have felt aggrievd at, and you've got yourself a recipe for misery."
Now, does anyone have any interest in going back to see how Car and all the other magazines gushed at the introduction of the last S class? It is a better car but at an even greater price and it still has many of the minuses that Car just pointed out for the outgoing model. And even Merc fanatics have gotten tired of rationalizing third world build quality. You can get past the flares, I do know why they did it, the flanks would be hideous without some detail, and it is an improvement but the most sales they will get will be from those who just have to have the latest model. Regardless of who makes it.
Why is it at the high end of the auto market there are such expensive cars with so many out and out annoying aspects? You would think we would be getting more choice, not less.
03-23-06, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jracerlmn
lol i remember not too long ago when practically everyone was saying how ugly is was....
what does that say about f-ing spy shots lol...
anyways...i can't wait for the AMG version
what does that say about f-ing spy shots lol...
anyways...i can't wait for the AMG version
Man, if only these were the official pics. I don't think they are, they're from eMercedes.com.
Originally Posted by magneto112
Yep, thats where I got the pics from. From their picture thread.
I wasnt even aware of this color combo, but its freakin sweet. I love two-toned interiors like this. I wish car manufacturers would do this more often.
Do you know if it will become part of say the Designo package later on?? I'm sure that MB would allow a custom order as well
I at first didnt like the new S-class at all. Then I became a fan of it only with some sort of bodykit. Finally saw it in person, and I'm sold. It looks great. Until I see the LS460 in person, I might have to agree that the S-class looks slightly better.
Also just checked your site in the siggy. Pretty cool. One thing I noticed though, you spelled Infinity wrong on the homepage. Its Infiniti.
I wasnt even aware of this color combo, but its freakin sweet. I love two-toned interiors like this. I wish car manufacturers would do this more often.
Do you know if it will become part of say the Designo package later on?? I'm sure that MB would allow a custom order as well
I at first didnt like the new S-class at all. Then I became a fan of it only with some sort of bodykit. Finally saw it in person, and I'm sold. It looks great. Until I see the LS460 in person, I might have to agree that the S-class looks slightly better.
Also just checked your site in the siggy. Pretty cool. One thing I noticed though, you spelled Infinity wrong on the homepage. Its Infiniti.
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03-23-06, 01:45 PM
#52
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Originally Posted by RX_330
How does it look so far? Man, if only these were the official pics. I don't think they are, they're from eMercedes.com.
Not sure about the Designo packages. MB goes pretty wild in the color combos, but they always turn out nice. One thing that's kept us from getting a Designo is the lack of the heated steering wheel. Something you really need here in Ohio. (Oh, about the misspelling on the website, I'm not the admin, but I will bring it up. Thanks.)
Man, if only these were the official pics. I don't think they are, they're from eMercedes.com.Not sure about the Designo packages. MB goes pretty wild in the color combos, but they always turn out nice. One thing that's kept us from getting a Designo is the lack of the heated steering wheel. Something you really need here in Ohio. (Oh, about the misspelling on the website, I'm not the admin, but I will bring it up. Thanks.)
too bad it gets damn hot too...
03-23-06, 01:52 PM
#53
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Yeah, but the wood steering wheel is too darn sexy to not have.
I really like the Designo, but if we can't have the heated steering wheel, we'll just settle for the non-Designo MBs.
I really like the Designo, but if we can't have the heated steering wheel, we'll just settle for the non-Designo MBs.
03-23-06, 01:58 PM
#54
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Originally Posted by Faraaz23
When I took my C70 for an oil change, the salesmen was nice enough to let me sit inside the S550 and tinker with the iDrive thingie (its also an MB dealer). I have to say, the iDrive (i'm not sure what MB calls it exactly) is MUCH MUCH MUCH more intuitive than the BMW system. I've tinkered with the BMW system on 3 occasions, and walked away very frustrated and p'ed off. Within 60-90 seconds, I had figured out the MB system on my own. I've a big fan of this new car. It looks better in person, especially with sport package.
03-23-06, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Faraaz23
When I took my C70 for an oil change, the salesmen was nice enough to let me sit inside the S550 and tinker with the iDrive thingie (its also an MB dealer). I have to say, the iDrive (i'm not sure what MB calls it exactly) is MUCH MUCH MUCH more intuitive than the BMW system. I've tinkered with the BMW system on 3 occasions, and walked away very frustrated and p'ed off. Within 60-90 seconds, I had figured out the MB system on my own.
03-23-06, 02:37 PM
#57
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Originally Posted by RX_330
But then you get a dirty screen.
But seriously, just keep an interior wipe handy or something. The convenience of easier input far outweighs the inconvenience of having to clean the screen occasionally IMO, particularly when you're in a hurry to get somewhere you aren't familiar with.I've tried those joysticks to enter alphabets to spell out street names, and trust me it was not fun.
03-23-06, 03:05 PM
#58
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
I wear white gloves when driving. But seriously, just keep an interior wipe handy or something. The convenience of easier input far outweighs the inconvenience of having to clean the screen occasionally IMO, particularly when you're in a hurry to get somewhere you aren't familiar with.
I've tried those joysticks to enter alphabets to spell out street names, and trust me it was not fun.
But seriously, just keep an interior wipe handy or something. The convenience of easier input far outweighs the inconvenience of having to clean the screen occasionally IMO, particularly when you're in a hurry to get somewhere you aren't familiar with.I've tried those joysticks to enter alphabets to spell out street names, and trust me it was not fun.
04-02-06, 07:06 PM
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Well after seeing 4 this weekend, all with some crappy rims, this is my new conclusion.
1. Looks good in person in dark colors.
2. The wheel arches just look to trendy and SUVish
3. The rear is nice straight on, the body color between the tailamps is different.
4. The front end is dynamic.
5. 2 friends commented "looks like a CLS".
1. Looks good in person in dark colors.
2. The wheel arches just look to trendy and SUVish
3. The rear is nice straight on, the body color between the tailamps is different.
4. The front end is dynamic.
5. 2 friends commented "looks like a CLS".
04-13-06, 01:39 PM
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Sorry for bumping this some what old thread, but I came across this pic and besides the interior being a blatant copy of the 7-series this ambient lighting really is awsome!!!
