Power upgrade EQS
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3.0 seconds. 4.1 seconds. 4.8 seconds. All just way fast. Going to Target, the grocery store or work, all models we are talking about exceed any normal driving circumstances. I realize some people want the most blistering fast car available for special circumstances, but in day to day life all are great. I actually find the AMGs a little scary...they are like a gun that you have to handle well and know where you are pointing it.
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3.0 seconds. 4.1 seconds. 4.8 seconds. All just way fast. Going to Target, the grocery store or work, all models we are talking about exceed any normal driving circumstances. I realize some people want the most blistering fast car available for special circumstances, but in day to day life all are great. I actually find the AMGs a little scary...they are like a gun that you have to handle well and know where you are pointing it.
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Funny quote from Inside EV's article about the new Porsche Taycan related to this discussion.
"You’ll need that overboost power in Launch Mode to pull off a 0-60 run in 3.1 seconds, down from 3.5 seconds. These numbers are all roughly in line with the original Taycan Turbo and nip at the heels of the original Taycan Turbo S. If you think you need more power than this, you’re delusional, know a good attorney, or both."
The author seems to think we've already hit the point of ridiculous excess with these ultra fast/ultra high performance/expensive cars. I agree. Plus, for anyone holding the Porsche post warranty, can you imagine how expensive it would be to fix their Active Ride System? Hint, really expensive. Those of us with old MB with ABC suspension systems can give prospective owners a preview.
https://insideevs.com/reviews/741586...s-first-drive/
"You’ll need that overboost power in Launch Mode to pull off a 0-60 run in 3.1 seconds, down from 3.5 seconds. These numbers are all roughly in line with the original Taycan Turbo and nip at the heels of the original Taycan Turbo S. If you think you need more power than this, you’re delusional, know a good attorney, or both."
The author seems to think we've already hit the point of ridiculous excess with these ultra fast/ultra high performance/expensive cars. I agree. Plus, for anyone holding the Porsche post warranty, can you imagine how expensive it would be to fix their Active Ride System? Hint, really expensive. Those of us with old MB with ABC suspension systems can give prospective owners a preview.
https://insideevs.com/reviews/741586...s-first-drive/
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Those of us with old MB with ABC suspension systems can give prospective owners a preview.
https://insideevs.com/reviews/741586...s-first-drive/
https://insideevs.com/reviews/741586...s-first-drive/
I'm also hoping Mercedes will update E-ABC. It really needs lidar to do roadscans because the stereo cameras just aren't reliable enough.
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The active suspension on my GLS 580 is the reason I had to sell it. Best frigging suspension ever made, till one day it simply dies and MB can't fix it! The "regular" MB air suspensions are fairly reliable and are not too expensive to maintain or fix. That said, I buy an extended warranty for all my MB vehicles since nothing is "cheap"on an MB, and some parts are ridiculously expensive.
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The active suspension on my GLS 580 is the reason I had to sell it. Best frigging suspension ever made, till one day it simply dies and MB can't fix it! The "regular" MB air suspensions are fairly reliable and are not too expensive to maintain or fix. That said, I buy an extended warranty for all my MB vehicles since nothing is "cheap"on an MB, and some parts are ridiculously expensive.
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Very simple one day it stopped working. 4 weeks at the dealer without a solution. The day I went to the dealer to sign the buyback it recovered by itself after just sitting in the lot for a few days. Sold it on carmax a week later. I loved the car but couldnt trust it after that. Great resale!
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Very simple one day it stopped working. 4 weeks at the dealer without a solution. The day I went to the dealer to sign the buyback it recovered by itself after just sitting in the lot for a few days. Sold it on carmax a week later. I loved the car but couldnt trust it after that. Great resale!
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So far my E-ABC has had no issues after 35k miles and my friend's GLE with 75k miles and E-ABC has also been fine. I wonder if the 48v version, without as many hydraulic lines, is more durable than the older versions, and maybe Porsche’s 400v version will be just as durable. I'm hoping the Porsche Active Ride (PAR) will live up to the cost and be durable. If you look through the forum here, there really aren't any issues with E-ABC besides it not being as good as pre-ABC. PAR looks like an amazing suspension on video but Thomas from autogefuehl didn't think it would be worth the price in one of his video reviews.
I'm also hoping Mercedes will update E-ABC. It really needs lidar to do roadscans because the stereo cameras just aren't reliable enough.
I'm also hoping Mercedes will update E-ABC. It really needs lidar to do roadscans because the stereo cameras just aren't reliable enough.
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3.0 seconds. 4.1 seconds. 4.8 seconds. All just way fast. Going to Target, the grocery store or work, all models we are talking about exceed any normal driving circumstances. I realize some people want the most blistering fast car available for special circumstances, but in day to day life all are great. I actually find the AMGs a little scary...they are like a gun that you have to handle well and know where you are pointing it.
