I did the unthinkable
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Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 557
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From: Midwest
Thank you very much everyone! I greatly appreciate the good wishes.
I don't want to cause any trouble here. So, the moderators can move this thread to wherever they wish.
EDIT: Oops. I see that it has already been moved. Thanks.
I don't want to cause any trouble here. So, the moderators can move this thread to wherever they wish.
EDIT: Oops. I see that it has already been moved. Thanks.
Formerly Bad Co
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Chicago
I thought about a new S550 before I bought the LS F-Sport. S550 Base MSRP is 92,500. I got a fully loaded LS F-Sport MSRP that was close to 90 K, for 82.5 K. I never like buying the first year of a next generation car. I think the LS body style is way sexier.
Good luck with maintenance cost and your MB. The LS looks better and is more reliable IMHO. My good friend was a Senior MB Technician for 30 yrs, he steered me away from MB because of the reliability.
Before I bought LS, I test drove a 2014 RRS with the start/stop technology. I could feel it and hated how it kills the engine, I didn't like it. I traded a 12 RRS S/C in on the LS.
MB, ECO Start/Stop system
A fuel-saving ECO Start/Stop system automatically shuts off the engine at stoplights and other idle situations. As soon as the driver lifts off the brake, the engine instantly restarts, for immediate acceleration response.
Hope your MB treats you well. Nice car. Now a S63 is a whole other story.
Good luck with maintenance cost and your MB. The LS looks better and is more reliable IMHO. My good friend was a Senior MB Technician for 30 yrs, he steered me away from MB because of the reliability.
Before I bought LS, I test drove a 2014 RRS with the start/stop technology. I could feel it and hated how it kills the engine, I didn't like it. I traded a 12 RRS S/C in on the LS.
MB, ECO Start/Stop system
A fuel-saving ECO Start/Stop system automatically shuts off the engine at stoplights and other idle situations. As soon as the driver lifts off the brake, the engine instantly restarts, for immediate acceleration response.
Hope your MB treats you well. Nice car. Now a S63 is a whole other story.
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 557
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From: Midwest
No, there are no reliability figures yet for the new S550 for obvious reasons.
Formerly Bad Co
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Chicago
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From: Ohio
That's such a beautiful car! I was astounded by the incredible interior in the burgandy over tan model i looked at. The material quality was head and shoulders above my car i must say.
I think you might have steered another direction on my next car!
I think you might have steered another direction on my next car!
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Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 557
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From: Midwest
I will update in about 3 weeks after I drive it for a while. I'm going to miss this car between April 12 and April 21 since my wife and I are flying to Seattle to visit our son and his family.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: NY
Congrat!!!
Didn't pay much attention to the new S-class until I see this thread and watch the video on Youtube. Very high tech. Gotta agree with S-class is the trend leader for other luxury sedan. Regardless of its reliability
Didn't pay much attention to the new S-class until I see this thread and watch the video on Youtube. Very high tech. Gotta agree with S-class is the trend leader for other luxury sedan. Regardless of its reliability