Mercedes EQS flagship
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From: SC
I feel that Mercedes didn't really hit a home run from an EV perspective. Yes its a nice car but in that price range, all Mercedes are extremely nice cars. As an EV, it has good range (but not class leading), its fast enough (again, nowhere near class leading), and its decently efficient (good aero but heavy) but charging is slow (kinda last in its class). Also, it should be able to outrun a lowly Model 3 in the 580 trim but it can't.
A decent effort for a first try.
A decent effort for a first try.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: CA
Model S is definitely a huge step up in comfort and interior over the Model 3, but I would describe both cars (especially the model 3) as having a simple, practical design, both in and out. A model 3's interior is a bit simple in terms of comfort for me, but I could definitely live with it as a daily. But since there are other alternatives coming to market that focus on comfort, I took a wait and see approach, hopefully it will pay off
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They did a good job making a comfortable and safe EV for traditional MB buyers. It has an acceptable amount of range, best interior in its class, and is fast enough while leaving room for an AMG variant if they so choose. One thing I did like was that you could adjust the amount of regen with the paddle shifters. Don't think I would use that very often, but it was a nice touch.
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From: CA
Yeah...just saw the new price. You could pre-order the LR Model S last year for $80k. That price creep is eye opening. Keep in mind that Model S LR still does the quarter mile in 10.9s range which is Taycan turbo S territory so $95k for a sports sedan that can compete with a $180k Turbo S is still a decent price.
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Said this before, but the new S-Class should have came with an EV variant and the hyperscreen. Even if the range is worse, that won't matter to any existing S-Class buyer because they want their S-Class to look like an S-Class.
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Owning one for a year, they are actually great as daily drivers. They are relaxing to drive, and low maintenance. This is especially true if you have a short commute. Short commutes put more wear on ice. Because my commute is short and no highway, my mpg sucks on my IS350. This is where EV shines
I forget sometimes that I only buy used cars. Lots of others out there that like to save a buck and buy used like me or just bypass a $100,000 depreciating asset anyway. A used EV would be out of the question, absolutely. I'd buy a used Range Rover over a used EV, that's saying quite a bit.
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From: Maryland
I don't see what is "right" about styling a car in a way that some people really hate it. Whats wrong with styling that is universally attractive?
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
The Model S isn't, its gorgeous. The rest of them are ugly.
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We had one too and to be fair the gas mileage sucked on it. My LS430 with the V8 gets about the same city/slight highway mileage as that IS350 did. But it was fun.
I forget sometimes that I only buy used cars. Lots of others out there that like to save a buck and buy used like me or just bypass a $100,000 depreciating asset anyway. A used EV would be out of the question, absolutely. I'd buy a used Range Rover over a used EV, that's saying quite a bit.
I forget sometimes that I only buy used cars. Lots of others out there that like to save a buck and buy used like me or just bypass a $100,000 depreciating asset anyway. A used EV would be out of the question, absolutely. I'd buy a used Range Rover over a used EV, that's saying quite a bit.