The 7 on an 07
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The 7 on an 07
I am so close to pulling the trigger on an 07 E550 but I'll definately need to drive it again for an extended period. Thing is I did go drive a LS460 and a curious thing happened. It has an 8 speed tranny, and I personally think they have a BIG problem on their hands. The car could never seem to get comfortable in a gear. ALWAYS it seemed upshifting/downshifting, and not all that smooth.
I am doubting myself now about my test drive on the Mercedes. Was the 7 speed doing this? Obviously an extended test drive will answer the question, but what are the experiences out there with everyday driving?
For kicks - how many gears is to many on an automatic?? I'm thinking 8.
I am doubting myself now about my test drive on the Mercedes. Was the 7 speed doing this? Obviously an extended test drive will answer the question, but what are the experiences out there with everyday driving?
For kicks - how many gears is to many on an automatic?? I'm thinking 8.
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The 7G shifts perfectly, I cant notice a single shift when driving normally, but stomp on the E63 and you can somewhat notice it shift. However the 5.5 liter engine and the 7G are a match made in heaven. 
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Went to the Taste of Lexus event in NY and drove the new LS460. While the car was pretty luxurious, I hated the tranny. It up****ed way too quick. Going around the slolam, it upshifted and downshifted way too much. Slowing down for corners then gunning it took too long to downshift.
The 7-speed in the S550 I drove around the course was much better, stayed in the right gear for the application and throttle I applied.
I think 8 speeds is a little too much, perhaps for highway cruising but for around down, it'll gear hunt too much I think.
The 7-speed in the S550 I drove around the course was much better, stayed in the right gear for the application and throttle I applied.
I think 8 speeds is a little too much, perhaps for highway cruising but for around down, it'll gear hunt too much I think.
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I'm very pleased with the 7Speed even with my teeny tiny 350 
I moved from the 05 LS430 to the 06 E350 and while the LS is quieter, plusher and softer, it was boring and big. I looked at the LS460 and don't like the dash board design or layout.
I don't know why but for distance, I get less tired driving the E. I don't feel a need to stop as often.
I think the E's dashboard is the best around. I like it more than the new S Class.
I moved from the 05 LS430 to the 06 E350 and while the LS is quieter, plusher and softer, it was boring and big. I looked at the LS460 and don't like the dash board design or layout.
I don't know why but for distance, I get less tired driving the E. I don't feel a need to stop as often.
I think the E's dashboard is the best around. I like it more than the new S Class.
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Sounds good guys. I'm no longer on the fence. I'm pretty sure I'll be moving to an '07 soon... a silky smooth 7 speed?.... MMMmmmmm! That would be a nice change.
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Other than a somewhat clunky 1-2 shift when cold (and only the first shift leaving my house in the morning, never an issue after that), I've found the 7-speed to be very smooth. And this is coming from a guy who has almost always had manual transmissions, even in my old X5, and is not an auto tranny fan. Go for the E550...that car is amazing!
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Thanks for all of the input. That's what I thought I remembered. I hoping to sneak away later this afternoon and see if I can't get the car for a few hours.
Thanks again
Thanks again
