W220 " SHORT WHEELBASE VERSION" FOR USA
09-28-2004, 03:43 AM
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I saw a short wheel based S-class in Vegas this weekend at the Belagio Hotel. It looked really odd to say the least. No idea how it got in but it had Nevada plates
09-28-2004, 08:36 AM
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It's funny...
Over here in the UK, I find it weird to see a LWB S-Class.
I mainly see SWB S-Classes with the LWB being used for businessmen etc up in the city.
LWB are called Limos as I guess thats what they look like, to me 8-)
I mainly see SWB S-Classes with the LWB being used for businessmen etc up in the city.
LWB are called Limos as I guess thats what they look like, to me 8-)
09-29-2004, 12:33 PM
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With Jaguar, Audi, and BMW having both SWB and LWB versions of their flagship sedans in the US, I think MB is remiss not to bring over a SWB S-class. (I actually didn't realize they made one before reading this thread...) I think plenty of people would go for them. I know my dad would be happy to get a SWB S430 4matic, for one. A SWB S430 would become the top-selling S-class model, for sure. Probably take a good amount of market share from those buying the 745i, too.
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10-02-2004, 09:18 AM
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The short (standard ) wheelbase S Class is sold in Canada. It is about $7500 less than the long wheelbase. If sold in the U.S., I would have purchased that model, however MBUSA deprives us of the choice.
10-04-2004, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Noble C320
How many inches shorter is the Short wheel base version? Does anyone have any pics of it?
10-24-2008, 12:03 AM
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Thought I'd bump this and save the grief on starting thread on an existing subject...anyone else find the SWB really odd looking?
My father had an LWB S500 when I lived in the UK but they were much more unusual than the SWB. The latter weren't any bigger in the back than an E Class. IIRC it was around £5000 extra for the LWB.
My father had an LWB S500 when I lived in the UK but they were much more unusual than the SWB. The latter weren't any bigger in the back than an E Class. IIRC it was around £5000 extra for the LWB.
10-24-2008, 12:12 AM
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Thought I'd bump this and save the grief on starting thread on an existing subject...anyone else find the SWB really odd looking?
My father had an LWB S500 when I lived in the UK but they were much more unusual than the SWB. The latter weren't any bigger in the back than an E Class. IIRC it was around £5000 extra for the LWB.
My father had an LWB S500 when I lived in the UK but they were much more unusual than the SWB. The latter weren't any bigger in the back than an E Class. IIRC it was around £5000 extra for the LWB.
And yes, the SWB S has no more rear seat legroom than an E, but the level of luxury and technology for the driver and passengers is still a slight cut above, IMO.
10-24-2008, 12:19 AM
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^^ That's a funky looking picture, makes the car look really odd...
Here are some pictures of a SWB S55 AMG, I wish you could get the SWB in the US... this thing looks so much sportier and cooler:
Here are some pictures of a SWB S55 AMG, I wish you could get the SWB in the US... this thing looks so much sportier and cooler:
10-24-2008, 01:42 AM
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10-24-2008, 04:17 AM
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Thought I'd bump this and save the grief on starting thread on an existing subject...anyone else find the SWB really odd looking?
My father had an LWB S500 when I lived in the UK but they were much more unusual than the SWB. The latter weren't any bigger in the back than an E Class. IIRC it was around £5000 extra for the LWB.
My father had an LWB S500 when I lived in the UK but they were much more unusual than the SWB. The latter weren't any bigger in the back than an E Class. IIRC it was around £5000 extra for the LWB.
10-24-2008, 10:49 AM
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