Sun Visors and Switches : CHEAPO
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Sun Visors and Switches : CHEAPO
really ?... for the price one pays you think MB would update the sun visors and use metallic window switches instead of cheapo plastic from a 1978 civic or something....now that is truly sad. I want to see how long the paint on the switches last or worst the switch themselves. Really flimsy stuff.
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really ?... for the price one pays you think MB would update the sun visors and use metallic window switches instead of cheapo plastic from a 1978 civic or something....now that is truly sad. I want to see how long the paint on the switches last or worst the switch themselves. Really flimsy stuff.
I do not mention the proximity sensor for keyless entry.
WE ARE IN 2019 MB.
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Cheaper plastics, MB has slowly moved this direction into the higher line models. Started with C's and slowly moved up, don't even use real wood anymore. I was told it all part of weight saving, but I'm sure cost savings too. Can't speak to the S but I had a loaner E this week and the quality of plastics felt cheap and hollow. Not much different than any other auto anymore. New world.
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2019 Dune Silver Metallic E-450 Mercedes Cabriolet NEW Mercedes 2020 GLC300 graphite gray SUV
Since when? My natural grain light brown elm wood trim is the real deal on my 2019! Trim options whether wood, aluminium, laquer, etc. are all available and just as nice as they were before. Do wish they'd bring the burl wood option back to the E series though.
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Up until model 2000, the S-Class was a TANK. Our 2008 S550 felt much better than our 2001 S500 for sure, but our 1996 S500 felt like a rolling piece of granite. Tank!!
I have also had 3 W124 E-Classes...and they felt almost as solid and heavy as an old S-Class.
Remember...many people would buy a Mercedes (very expensive before the lease craze and competitive rates began), and they would keep the car for 10-20+ years. A Mercedes used to be built to last "a lifetime". Mercedes almost bankrupted itself too. While it was beautiful and amazing that they used such high end and quality materials....they were not selling enough cars. Sad, but true.
I have also had 3 W124 E-Classes...and they felt almost as solid and heavy as an old S-Class.
Remember...many people would buy a Mercedes (very expensive before the lease craze and competitive rates began), and they would keep the car for 10-20+ years. A Mercedes used to be built to last "a lifetime". Mercedes almost bankrupted itself too. While it was beautiful and amazing that they used such high end and quality materials....they were not selling enough cars. Sad, but true.
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No more MB:(
Up until model 2000, the S-Class was a TANK. Our 2008 S550 felt much better than our 2001 S500 for sure, but our 1996 S500 felt like a rolling piece of granite. Tank!!
I have also had 3 W124 E-Classes...and they felt almost as solid and heavy as an old S-Class.
Remember...many people would buy a Mercedes (very expensive before the lease craze and competitive rates began), and they would keep the car for 10-20+ years. A Mercedes used to be built to last "a lifetime". Mercedes almost bankrupted itself too. While it was beautiful and amazing that they used such high end and quality materials....they were not selling enough cars. Sad, but true.
I have also had 3 W124 E-Classes...and they felt almost as solid and heavy as an old S-Class.
Remember...many people would buy a Mercedes (very expensive before the lease craze and competitive rates began), and they would keep the car for 10-20+ years. A Mercedes used to be built to last "a lifetime". Mercedes almost bankrupted itself too. While it was beautiful and amazing that they used such high end and quality materials....they were not selling enough cars. Sad, but true.
W124's were basically a smaller S. Never felt compromised.
Yes, the business model today is about turnover. Latest and greatest rules so longevity is not a priority. Shore up the CPO biz model through the lease trade-ins and done.
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2019 Dune Silver Metallic E-450 Mercedes Cabriolet NEW Mercedes 2020 GLC300 graphite gray SUV
Up until model 2000, the S-Class was a TANK. Our 2008 S550 felt much better than our 2001 S500 for sure, but our 1996 S500 felt like a rolling piece of granite. Tank!!
I have also had 3 W124 E-Classes...and they felt almost as solid and heavy as an old S-Class.
Remember...many people would buy a Mercedes (very expensive before the lease craze and competitive rates began), and they would keep the car for 10-20+ years. A Mercedes used to be built to last "a lifetime". Mercedes almost bankrupted itself too. While it was beautiful and amazing that they used such high end and quality materials....they were not selling enough cars. Sad, but true.
I have also had 3 W124 E-Classes...and they felt almost as solid and heavy as an old S-Class.
Remember...many people would buy a Mercedes (very expensive before the lease craze and competitive rates began), and they would keep the car for 10-20+ years. A Mercedes used to be built to last "a lifetime". Mercedes almost bankrupted itself too. While it was beautiful and amazing that they used such high end and quality materials....they were not selling enough cars. Sad, but true.
The biggest problem with all these earlier cars were the rust factor, here in the winter climates. A new Caddy could shows signs of rusting within as little of a couple years. You had no choice but to turn these cars in for newer ones...they'd be shot body wise in about a 5 year period. What an improvement in today's cars! Unless they are really old or beaten on, you seldom see a rusted out car on the highway today.
I think the interiors in the Mercedes have held up really fine over the years. Yes, just like all luxury vehicles, they take a little hit in materials to keep costs down. But all in all, I think these newer cars have some of the most beautiful interiors to date. Certainly the technology is first rate. Just my 2 cents.
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Guys, slow down.. They had to find ways to get the wight of the car down. You cannot achieve EPA in 2019 by cutting a tree and install it in the car. I agree with some cheap plastic.
