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Old 07-21-13, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
mbusa.com appears to be down.
So many people are complaining about the ugly steering wheel they shut it down out of embarrassment.
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Old 07-21-13, 10:22 AM
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how can they get so many things right and something so simple wrong
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Old 07-21-13, 01:44 PM
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I saw the new S Class in the flesh this morning at the Mercedes Benz brand store on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. It is a very very good looking car.

Oven ever liked the look of S class models, but I could see myself owning one of these S63 AMG models. They need to replace the transmission though - its really very poor. They should have used a Getrag DCT like the one in the M5 or the SLS.

Does anyone know if Mercedes has discovered HUD yet?
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Old 07-21-13, 04:14 PM
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as far as I know, no HUD option on the S class. I have the dealer order guide for US models.

MY14_S_DOG_may16.pdf
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Old 07-21-13, 08:12 PM
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RXSF, thanks so much for posting that doc! wow - that is an amazing level of options and customization. sure if costs a pile, but a big part of LUXURY is getting what you want, not just 2 or 3 packages.

anyway, also LOVE this pic of the car in that doc...
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Old 07-21-13, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
better look at steering wheel. hope some of you aren't eating.



not a true thing of beauty but if it had a darker trim i'd be fine with it.
Center of the dash where the vents and climate controls are:



Anybody else see it?
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Old 07-21-13, 08:15 PM
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about the steering wheel... i think some may see it as hideous cuz with the guages it kinda looks like a face
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Old 07-21-13, 08:18 PM
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LOL 10char
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Old 07-21-13, 08:43 PM
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Honestly, if I could afford a car like that, I'd be afraid to drive it. It's like a freaking museum, with all the craftsmanship and expensive materials. I wouldn't wanna put my filthy boots on that carpet and touch anything with my clumsy fingers.
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I would love to have one of these.
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Old 07-22-13, 10:56 AM
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Man, I want one baddddddddddddddddd. Give me two years and I will have a CL. BOSS
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Finally they got light package as standard (led lights). And wow ( AMG Carbon Ceramic Braking System N/A N/A $12,625 ) amg model only.
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