Customized Special Order 2015 S550 - The wait begins
05-30-2014, 03:56 PM
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That was my argument. It clearly stated "performance tires" were on the 20s, while "Runflats" were on 19s.
False advertising - and I told the rep at MBUSA that wouldn't fly. I wasn't being an *** - but I also wasn't going to accept a poor ride - or weekly trips to the dealer or bubbled tire replacements.
05-31-2014, 11:27 AM
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But in the end, if you like it better, just get it. It will look very elegant with the Mocha Brown. Will your grill slates be painted Mocha Black as well?
I used to love how our Designo had the grill painted in Mocha Brown. Looked beautiful between the chrome trim.
05-31-2014, 05:13 PM
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On one hand, the grill does not say V12, and my car will have the S550 emblems but, on the other side of that argument, this grill is actually only on the S600 and S65.
I would only do it for cosmetic reasons and never do it if I thought people would look at it as not being honest.
Maybe not such a good idea for this reason?
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05-31-2014, 06:33 PM
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Interesting that when you called it a V12 grill I thought that I didn't want to be dishonest with making this change. On one hand, the grill does not say V12, and my car will have the S550 emblems but, on the other side of that argument, this grill is actually only on the S600 and S65. I would only do it for cosmetic reasons and never do it if I thought people would look at it as not being honest. Maybe not such a good idea for this reason?
After all, you are not labeling it a 600
06-01-2014, 04:18 AM
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Interesting that when you called it a V12 grill I thought that I didn't want to be dishonest with making this change.
On one hand, the grill does not say V12, and my car will have the S550 emblems but, on the other side of that argument, this grill is actually only on the S600 and S65.
I would only do it for cosmetic reasons and never do it if I thought people would look at it as not being honest.
Maybe not such a good idea for this reason?
On one hand, the grill does not say V12, and my car will have the S550 emblems but, on the other side of that argument, this grill is actually only on the S600 and S65.
I would only do it for cosmetic reasons and never do it if I thought people would look at it as not being honest.
Maybe not such a good idea for this reason?
06-01-2014, 07:39 AM
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Interesting that when you called it a V12 grill I thought that I didn't want to be dishonest with making this change.
On one hand, the grill does not say V12, and my car will have the S550 emblems but, on the other side of that argument, this grill is actually only on the S600 and S65.
I would only do it for cosmetic reasons and never do it if I thought people would look at it as not being honest.
Maybe not such a good idea for this reason?
On one hand, the grill does not say V12, and my car will have the S550 emblems but, on the other side of that argument, this grill is actually only on the S600 and S65.
I would only do it for cosmetic reasons and never do it if I thought people would look at it as not being honest.
Maybe not such a good idea for this reason?
06-01-2014, 12:10 PM
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V12's grill all the way , the S550 is AMG version may be it may look classier if you mainly focus on the bumper cover and the grill ,the S600 is standard version non AMG therefore bumper cover looks less exciting in comparison with the car at the top
06-02-2014, 08:22 PM
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06-04-2014, 11:53 AM
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My dealer has a S65 coming in about 45 days and I will make my final choice when I see it in person.
Difficult to tell with pictures. I hope it will be obvious in person.
Thanks for the all the feedback.
Difficult to tell with pictures. I hope it will be obvious in person.
Thanks for the all the feedback.
06-04-2014, 05:36 PM
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I thought hard on the S600. I would have gotten it if I didn't have to wait another year. In fact, a lot of people who wanted the 14's early had to sacrifice.
BTW..... S600 grill all the way. Hands down.....
BTW..... S600 grill all the way. Hands down.....
06-20-2014, 09:39 AM
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For those of you, (probably none 
) who might also be thinking of changing out the front grill to a S600 grill, I have just been told that while they are totally interchangeable, there may be a problem with the night vision camera and how it is placed behind the grill.
The grill configuration of the S600 might interfere with the position of the night vision camera as it is placed on the S550.
) who might also be thinking of changing out the front grill to a S600 grill, I have just been told that while they are totally interchangeable, there may be a problem with the night vision camera and how it is placed behind the grill.The grill configuration of the S600 might interfere with the position of the night vision camera as it is placed on the S550.
06-30-2014, 12:34 AM
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For those of you, (probably none ) who might also be thinking of changing out the front grill to a S600 grill, I have just been told that while they are totally interchangeable, there may be a problem with the night vision camera and how it is placed behind the grill.
The grill configuration of the S600 might interfere with the position of the night vision camera as it is placed on the S550.
) who might also be thinking of changing out the front grill to a S600 grill, I have just been told that while they are totally interchangeable, there may be a problem with the night vision camera and how it is placed behind the grill.The grill configuration of the S600 might interfere with the position of the night vision camera as it is placed on the S550.
06-30-2014, 02:10 AM
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06-30-2014, 04:20 AM
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I saw a V222 S600 while in South Korea last week. The grille looked quite nice in person! At first I thought it was just a regular 222 with V12 badges on the fender until I saw the grille- didn't realize they were already out over there.
07-04-2014, 10:34 PM
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I find it amazing how as grown men, we become so child like when it comes to our cars.
I've have been waiting patiently for my production date. I've been watching the Netstar codes but have been told customized cars do not follow normal codes. This makes it very difficult to know when my car is going to be produced.
Today, Germany updated my build sheet on Netstar with a special code:
055 Factory Tracking Code
I can't help but think this means my production date is right around the corner and this code is meant to track the special customized interior that I am having done.
Of course, I don't really know this for sure, but the little boy in me is sure this is the case and very happy today.
Let's see what happens.
I've have been waiting patiently for my production date. I've been watching the Netstar codes but have been told customized cars do not follow normal codes. This makes it very difficult to know when my car is going to be produced.
Today, Germany updated my build sheet on Netstar with a special code:
055 Factory Tracking Code
I can't help but think this means my production date is right around the corner and this code is meant to track the special customized interior that I am having done.
Of course, I don't really know this for sure, but the little boy in me is sure this is the case and very happy today.
Let's see what happens.
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07-05-2014, 12:09 AM
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My production date was July 1st. I imagine it should be completed by now. Plan on calling my dealer monday for a status. But def I hear you, I've been like a child waiting for this car
