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Old 05-18-13, 08:00 PM
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Huge improvement over the current one, I like what I am seeing inside and out, especially with the new interior though I still think the A8 has the nicest interior in class and there is something about the new 7 series that really appeals to me. They are definitely going for a more classic luxury look for the interior in the new S class and it works.
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Originally Posted by rominl
hahaa and i am still not sure about OWNING a car with ABC
Did yours failed you ?
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Old 05-19-13, 01:43 AM
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Did yours failed you ?
haha mine didn't even have abc, just regular air.

but then i only planned to own the car for a year anyway
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Old 05-27-13, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nigel-JDMParts

I am SOLD after watching this video.

http://www5.mercedes-benz.com/en/tv/...e-new-s-class/
Great vid that will sure do its job of breaking wallets, check books etc wide open!

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to be honest though, after owning all brands, i think germans know how to push the envelope on technology and got the latest and greatest in the car. but japanese know how to make them more reliable, less glitchy, and easier to use
I agree 100% MB has raised the bar in the Flagship class and present on amazing car!


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Its an amazing blend of S/CLS/CLA but it works. This is STOCK, imagine an AMG and/or lowered with 22s. They really raised the bar here to me.
Yes I cant wait to see very clean modded one!
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With that in mind there is only one thing I like about this new S class and that is the front. It is beautiful, but I personally think the back of this car looks really ugly and doesn't suit, the interior to me looks over designed. I don't doubt the quality of course but there is too much going on. Personally I prefer the "less is more" design of the LS and the 7 series.
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Old 07-11-13, 05:53 PM
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awesome video! Makes me proud to own a Mercedes and cant wait to try out the new S class
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The BEST or Nothing, time for the rest to follow... Awesome Car, Technology and Design!
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Spectacular video. I have a newfound respect for the S-Class and MBZ. The bar has been set and the LS and the rest of them have to jump high to reach this level
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Old 07-12-13, 05:22 PM
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Make you wonder if its competition really can compete. Only flaw in this car i see are those screens in back that just screams aftermarket. Tacky approach imo. Nevertheless, this will remain the pinnacle of full-size, tier 1 luxury. And the fact that a new LS, 7, A8 isn't due for at least another two years gives it a even bigger advantage.
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Old 07-12-13, 06:57 PM
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Lexus needs graphics like these! Amazing! wonder if the rims change if you option it differently

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Originally Posted by rominl
hahaa and i am still not sure about OWNING a car with ABC
Why? The strut is only $2k each and they last 50k miles, totally reasonable

Then there are pump, lines...........$15k every 50k miles is not bad, no?
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Old 07-16-13, 05:12 AM
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The ambient lighting is amazing inside.
 
Old 07-16-13, 05:20 AM
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The next-gen LS has a good chance at being a more impressive car. We'll see soon.

Still not a big fan of the interior design, but materials quality is top notch. Technology on it is top notch, although I hate that gauge cluster design. The exterior is also one of the nicest among the ugly new Mercedes exteriors.
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Old 07-16-13, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
The next-gen LS has a good chance at being a more impressive car. We'll see soon.
i don't think we know if it has a 'good chance' or not, but i sure hope so!

lexus needs its flagship to really give us a wow again!
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