S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DashLynx

W221's Spotted...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 07-30-2015, 12:01 PM
  #1  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
WHPH28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,560
Received 203 Likes on 127 Posts
Depends on the weather
W221's Spotted...

We should have a spotted thread. I see quite a few W221s all the time. This was this morning...had Missouri tags. Never know, we could spot someone that could be a member on here that we see and don't even know it.

Old 07-30-2015, 12:07 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
DaveW68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Land of Political Criminals and Urban Shootings
Posts: 4,010
Received 475 Likes on 363 Posts
2015 S550
LOL!!!! It's not like these are Aston Martins, Lambos, Bugatti's, or the like.


I wonder if the guys in the F-150 or Chevy trucks forums have a thread like this?
Old 07-30-2015, 12:10 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
WHPH28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,560
Received 203 Likes on 127 Posts
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by DaveW68
LOL!!!! It's not like these are Aston Martins, Lambos, Bugatti's, or the like.


I wonder if the guys in the F-150 or Chevy trucks forums have a thread like this?


Nope, these are better! To me, I love my 600 because people are always AMAZED that it has a twin turbo v12, when you see a lambo, ferrari, etc, they already know what to expect under the hood. The 600 is a surprise to many people because they don't know about it and you don't see them very often.

Last edited by WHPH28; 07-30-2015 at 12:17 PM.
Old 07-30-2015, 12:17 PM
  #4  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
DaveW68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Land of Political Criminals and Urban Shootings
Posts: 4,010
Received 475 Likes on 363 Posts
2015 S550
Originally Posted by WHPH28


Nope, these are better! To me, I love my 600 because people are always AMAZED that is have a twin turbo v12, when you see a lambo, ferrari, etc, they already know what to expect under the hood. The 600 is a surprise to many people because they don't know about it and you don't see them very often.

You took a picture of an S550. Not even close to being a rare car. If I had an Aston Martin or Bugatti and saw another one on the road, I'd be more excited than seeing some S-class, even it were a S-600 or AMG.
Old 07-30-2015, 12:20 PM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
WHPH28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,560
Received 203 Likes on 127 Posts
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by DaveW68
You took a picture of an S550. Not even close to being a rare car. If I had an Aston Martin or Bugatti and saw another one on the road, I'd be more excited than seeing some S-class, even it were a S-600 or AMG.
lol, I don't mean for the car specifically, because yes S550's are all around. I mean because they may be a member on here...it would be a good way to meet fellow W221 enthusiast.

I had a guy in a C300 pull up next to me a few days ago and ask about my car...I guess a lot of benz owners are more snobby than others lol.
Old 07-30-2015, 12:57 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Prochambers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 390
Received 30 Likes on 18 Posts
2015 S550, 1987 420 SEL
I get your point. It's not the car but could be a fellow MB World member that is always chiming in on this forum. I'm also on the Benzworld forum with my W126 and I was invited to a Benz meet where I met about 35 other Benzworld members. This meet occurs every year in late August and the organizer celebrates his birthday while hosting the gathering. Would be cool if the forum had some kind of badge that could be placed on the rear license plate or another place on the car to show your membership. Of course, done with class!
Old 07-30-2015, 01:07 PM
  #7  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
WHPH28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,560
Received 203 Likes on 127 Posts
Depends on the weather
^bingo.

Imagine having a local members who can assist each other with mods when you need a helping hand, exchange ideas, etc.
Old 07-30-2015, 01:18 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Prochambers's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 390
Received 30 Likes on 18 Posts
2015 S550, 1987 420 SEL
Originally Posted by WHPH28
^bingo.

Imagine having a local members who can assist each other with mods when you need a helping hand, exchange ideas, etc.
And that's exactly what happened to me. I needed my Guide Rod Bushings and Idler arms replaced. The fellow Benzworld member had a garage and air tools and offered to help me do the repair work. Turned out that he did all the repair work and didn't even want me to pay him. I was like no way pal, I got to do something for you. So we decided on me getting him some tools he needed in his garage. We stay in touch and even got our wives together for dinner a few times.
Old 07-30-2015, 02:14 PM
  #9  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
WHPH28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,560
Received 203 Likes on 127 Posts
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by Prochambers
And that's exactly what happened to me. I needed my Guide Rod Bushings and Idler arms replaced. The fellow Benzworld member had a garage and air tools and offered to help me do the repair work. Turned out that he did all the repair work and didn't even want me to pay him. I was like no way pal, I got to do something for you. So we decided on me getting him some tools he needed in his garage. We stay in touch and even got our wives together for dinner a few times.
Old 07-30-2015, 02:32 PM
  #10  
Member
 
Ders's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 164
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
2005 E55 AMG
This thread made me happy.
Old 07-30-2015, 04:39 PM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Quadcammer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Clifton, NJ
Posts: 4,949
Likes: 0
Received 35 Likes on 30 Posts
96 and 08 911 turbos
If I took a pic of every w221 I saw in NYC each day, I'd never get anything done.
Old 07-30-2015, 05:09 PM
  #12  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
WHPH28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,560
Received 203 Likes on 127 Posts
Depends on the weather
Originally Posted by Quadcammer
If I took a pic of every w221 I saw in NYC each day, I'd never get anything done.
Well nyc is different because they are used for other purposes.

You can, for the most part, tell cars with mods...wheels, etc so that person is more inclined to be an enthusiast, interested in, or on this forum

Last edited by WHPH28; 07-30-2015 at 05:11 PM.
Old 07-30-2015, 09:16 PM
  #13  
Super Member
 
wilassasin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 659
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
2013 S550 4matic (AMG sport package), 2016 Corvette Stingray.
Originally Posted by Quadcammer
If I took a pic of every w221 I saw in NYC each day, I'd never get anything done.
Omg this is so true, NYC has a ton of them, especially Manhattan. I'm sure you guys are seeing plenty w222's at this point.
Old 07-30-2015, 10:50 PM
  #14  
Member
 
MonroeHandyMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Monroe, NY 10950
Posts: 169
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
2007 S550 4Matic 2009 ML350 4Matic
I like this thread. It's cool to just see our cars in their daily grind and yes the Ford F series forums do have such a thread. Ford Truck Enthusiasts is the best F Series forum. Very active.
Old 07-31-2015, 06:58 AM
  #15  
Super Member
 
DRTYLNDY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 577
Received 32 Likes on 23 Posts
Well I live up in Maine and I have only seen two S65 AMG's in person prior to buying my own site unseen from California.
The first was a 2006 driving on the highway with New Hampshire plates about 7/8 years ago. The second was when I was walking in Boston and I walked by one parked at a hotel valet about 4 years ago.
I still get excited when the engine starts. I love it. I have even told my wife that it is my "metal baby". Yea she thinks I am crazy. I am cool with that.
Old 07-31-2015, 10:00 AM
  #16  
Member
 
amgm5s8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2008 S550, 2006 911, 2006 M5, 2005 F-150 King Ranch
W221 by me are as common as a Honda...

Most owners here are over 65

Now I'm seeing more W222 than probably W221

And I would guess the majority of W221 owners do not even belong to a forum
Old 07-31-2015, 10:17 AM
  #17  
Member
 
MonroeHandyMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Monroe, NY 10950
Posts: 169
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
2007 S550 4Matic 2009 ML350 4Matic
Originally Posted by amgm5s8
Most owners here are over 65

Now I'm seeing more W222 than probably W221

And I would guess the majority of W221 owners do not even belong to a forum
Your not kidding, my 66 year old Dad still calls me everytime he hits the mute button on accident for his TV. If he joined a forum, I would never get any sleep...
Old 07-31-2015, 11:57 AM
  #18  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
DaveW68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Land of Political Criminals and Urban Shootings
Posts: 4,010
Received 475 Likes on 363 Posts
2015 S550
Originally Posted by MonroeHandyMan
I like this thread. It's cool to just see our cars in their daily grind and yes the Ford F series forums do have such a thread. Ford Truck Enthusiasts is the best F Series forum. Very active.
Since there's a zillion of those things on the road (#1 selling vehicle of all time), I would imagine it's probably the largest forum on the entire internet...thus the most active.
Old 07-31-2015, 04:00 PM
  #19  
Member
 
MonroeHandyMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Monroe, NY 10950
Posts: 169
Received 7 Likes on 6 Posts
2007 S550 4Matic 2009 ML350 4Matic
I guess, I am into the older F250's personally 97's in particular. Best bang for the buck as far as plow trucks go and could be had for just a few grand. Hard to beat...
Old 07-31-2015, 08:56 PM
  #20  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
DaveW68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Land of Political Criminals and Urban Shootings
Posts: 4,010
Received 475 Likes on 363 Posts
2015 S550
That truck looks early 90's. Definitely not a '97.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: W221's Spotted...



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:28 AM.