BenjaminKohl

the Exclusive trim requires one of the HUDs. If the netstar is showing them as only available with pinnacle, that’s an error.

bethaustin

Thanks! I saw that it was grayed out when he tried to add it. But, I will now ask him to make a call. Because i was going to pay for the virtual reality feature, i started to consider the 4K upgrade to exclusive because it was included.. then he realized the exclusive is making him choose napa leather which has a cost to that ….. so then it’s over 5k for virtual reality. Argh! I am so torn because it’s too much money for stuff I don’t need, but I do always get confused onto which street the map systems are telling me to turn.. “take your next right’ (well, is that THIS right here or the next one! I always choose the wrong one

It does say pinnacle comes with a more cushioned console. Anyone know HOW much more comfy. (Just trying to find some things that might actually be enjoyed to justify the money… I’m thinking less frustration with map directions that i don’t need very often might not be worth 5k…even if it will feel that way at the time!

bethaustin

PS
You all are great!!! So helpful to be able to bounce things off you!

TH22

We ordered a 580 Exclusive spec’d with nearly all options. At first, I thought the filter wasn’t necessary but if you think about it, there is nothing else you can do with the space (no frunk). Plus it is nice to filter the air to that level. We also decided to go with the 445 HUD (you have to pick either 444 or 445) primarily for 3D turn directions. There are some cases at complex intersections, where 3D arrows can be handy.

bethaustin

This is all so helpful!

i did forget to comment on the air filter. I have assumed there is already a great filter and this is just a little better.. or maybe it’s a LOT better? I do tend to keep everything closed…. And to finlayson’s point, i also live in ca and at times it’s very polluted here.. but I’m not in my car much, so i have to think about the $$ on this one. If i was in it for hours a day, i do think it would definitely be worth it.

bethaustin

I realized I’ve been calling ‘augmented reality navigation’ ‘virtual reality . I assume you knew what I meant!

Radman991

Sounds like Netstar is screwed up again. You should be able to order either the standard HUD or AR HUD with exclusive trim. And also, nappa leather is not or shall I say has not been a requirement for the exclusive trim as well. Sounds like I was lucky in that I am getting the car exactly to my specifications.

bethaustin

Thanks! I ordered last jan but now all the sudden things I selected were missing etc. I might have misspoke… to get augmented reality and heads up, i am told i need pinnacle, and it’s included for free in pinnacle.. but pinnacle requires napa leather now (and not included for free but a requirement).. you don’t need it for exclusive. And this doesn’t sound right at all but maybe Mercedes is just this way? I’m forever sad about not getting the auto opening doors!!! I was waiting for that but now i hear i could be waiting forever, so i should just get the car already!

TH22

Netstar was messed up a few months ago. It said our car was going to be built Aug 31. In reality, the build started Nov 10 and the car was completed on nov 16. I don’t see why you can’t order the car as stated. Maybe Netstar is not accepting changes or there is some sort of error again? In august, we thought the options on our car were messed up. The dealer offered to configure one of their cars on order. At the time, we configured an Exclusive with automatic comfort door (DH0) for an additional $2,750. Previously, you couldn’t select that option. Maybe that was an error.

BenjaminKohl

The only thing I can think of is HUD has been temporarily discontinued from exclusive because of parts shortages, and that they’re requiring nappa with the massage or something, but I assume it’s just netstar messing up. You should be able to order exclusive with AR HUD and regular leather no problem.

Radman991

I have been waiting forever for my car to arrive but from the looks of it I was fortunate to get the car exactly as I ordered it, nothing was deleted. Especially to pay $130+k for a car and find out you still can’t get certain things. The only thing I may have got was the comfort doors, but they have been unavailable for a long time so they didn’t enter into my order.
I’ll have to ask my salesman if he can order a 580 exclusive trim with AR HUD.

ALANPRIEBE

I picked up my EQS580 three weeks ago, nice car, really enjoying it, really get up to speed quick, my S Class was a little more comfortable though. The only thing that was omitted on my order was the Winter Package, I probably used the heated steering wheel once on my S Class so accepted the EQS minus that package.

Radman991

I’m coming from an S class as well. Best riding car I’ve ever driven. Hope I’m not disappointed with the 580’s ride. I didn’t go with the winter package as I plan to use it in South Florida for most of the year and possibly New England in the summer.

ALANPRIEBE

Unless you are super picky like some journalists I don't think you'll be disappointed, I wasn't! I did not get the AMG interior but it's the Nappa leather upgrade. The front seat is a little more rigid, my S580 I believe had more padding, it's not uncomfortable just not as plush, also the center console doesn't have the padding so your knee rubs against plastic not leather or carpet, The suspension doesn't absorb bumps like the S580 but it's not far from it but the car weights a half ton more than the S580. Otherwise it's a pleasant car to drive plenty of get up a go, hit the go peddle and you'll be thankful for headrests, it really drives you back into the seat! As of this writing the electronics works much better that my 2021 S Class, hopefully that will continue. The car handles well but don't seem to notice the rear steering like on my S Class and it 10 degrees not 4.5, maybe just used to rear steering? I went from a Cadillac CT6 (4 degrees rear steering) to a S580 (4.5 degrees) to a EQS580 (10 degrees). The rear steering makes this big tub handle pretty well, you really pay zero attention to the 207" you're moving around, feels more like an E Class, have fun!

bethaustin

HI! Just updating all of you that I AM getting the exclusive with the AR HUD.. i don’t have to get the pinnacle or the napa.. a mistake was made on the computer and my order had it on there all the time. WHEW!!!!!

bethaustin

I passed up some cars last year waiting for the auto opening/closing doors, but I finally gave up after hearing I could be waiting, literally, forever! I don’t even know much about the comfort doors but hope you wind up with them!

The dealer told me cars are still arriving without electric seats.. hard to imagine!

bethaustin

Good to know the exclusive requires one of the hud!!! That makes me feel better about getting AR in that it’s just a little bit more $$ than what i had to choose.

ALANPRIEBE

Not sure if I'd buy that being deleted, does Mercedes even have a manual controlled seat in any of their cars?

bethaustin

I shared this with my brother (who was in the car biz and bff’s with a Mercedes’ dealer) because I was also surprised. He confirmed he heard a few months ago many or all lower end Mercedes were being built with manual seats and s class without the massage feature..

Mind blown!

ALANPRIEBE

I can see that, I think the lower end Mercedes have manual passenger seats with auto an option, so just put a passenger seat on the drivers side, and also minus massage on S Class, not an issue. I believe there was a time frame, not long ago when the kick access on the trunk on the EQS was also constrained, first thing I checked on mine. Did the cheerleader kick and open she did! I asked about convertibles on EV's, was told the top operation takes so many micro chips they were doubtful when that would happen? I have a 2020 E53 Cabriolet and if I could swap that for a EV, probably would.

bethaustin

I don’t know about the KICK!!! Is this something I’ll probably get (building it in Jan) or is it an option I need to select ?

Until I totaled it last year, I had a cl550.. it was old but I still worshiped it. I’d LOVE for that to come around again.. I like a huge car for extra safety but I don’t need a back seat

There was a very sexy convertible at the dealership … it was truly drool worthy !

ALANPRIEBE

I ordered my EQS580 November 18,2021 and got the no hands kick open trunk, not sure if order date is the issue? It probably has to due with micro chip shipments and what Mercedes deems necessary to constraint that won't hurt the customer too much at that time? So, you are looking for something large (for safety) with no back seat, I see a two door pick up truck in your future LOL! I like my E53 Cabriolet but it has a back seat. Top down, wind in your hair (or what's left of it), creature comforts, 20mpg city, 30 mpg highway, brilliant blue, blue top, black/titanium interior. It's a looker and zero to 60 in 4.6 seconds, inline 6 hybrid. Trying to order a 2023 e 53 cabriolet in rubellite red, red top.

BenjaminKohl

The EQS comes standard with the kick to open trunk. It was only unavailable for a week to so if production, probably fewer then 50 US cars. But the C class and S class have not had it for a while, and before that the GLC, E, and front drive models didn’t have it for a long time.

As for manual seats, in most markets aside from North America, manual seats are not only standard but far more common in front drive models and C/GLC class, and even possible on the E Class. So it was odd for GLA, GLB, A, and CLA to have manual seats in the US but when I told my European friends about it and how much of a bummer it was, they were shocked that the electric seats were supposed to be standard and said they couldn’t recall seeing those models with power seats ever.

js_cls

Hopefully the days of build deletions will soon be over but I am not so sure. As for EV convertibles, Porsche will likely be the first to do so with the EV Boxster and Cayman which should arrive after 2025.

bethaustin

Oh, those ev porsches are gorgeous!!! I have 3 friends with them and I’m quite jealous. But, I prefer more of a cushy s class kind of feel/drive, and I wanted to go to sf and back with no charge, so it wasn’t for me.. but soooo good looking!