On the S550 coupe, does the Sport button change the Exhaust/Exhaust note?
10-25-2014, 07:06 PM
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The Maser GT sounds amazing, sound is definitely a strong point. The Ghibli sounds good, especially for a V6 and for a Sedan, but it's no GT. I feel like the sound in the Ghibli could get tiring after a while, but I guess it depends on mood, etc. I think it gets louder in Sport Mode, which is good (adjustability).
Otherwise, the Ghibli is really a piece of junk. Fit/finish is horrible, panel gaps, etc. are just unacceptable, I understand that it's an Italian car so somehow that stuff is accepted as part of the charm, but it's hard to get past, especially coming from German precision and having that kind of engineering speak to you. The interior is also terrible, it's essentially lipstick on a Chrysler 300. Looks wise, I think it looks good, especially for a Sedan, from afar, but up close, again, the details come into play and it can even look ugly in ways.
The S550 especially Coupe is in a whole other league. Though also in a whole other league of price (Coupe).
Otherwise, the Ghibli is really a piece of junk. Fit/finish is horrible, panel gaps, etc. are just unacceptable, I understand that it's an Italian car so somehow that stuff is accepted as part of the charm, but it's hard to get past, especially coming from German precision and having that kind of engineering speak to you. The interior is also terrible, it's essentially lipstick on a Chrysler 300. Looks wise, I think it looks good, especially for a Sedan, from afar, but up close, again, the details come into play and it can even look ugly in ways.
The S550 especially Coupe is in a whole other league. Though also in a whole other league of price (Coupe).
10-25-2014, 07:28 PM
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10-27-2014, 07:57 PM
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I mentioned this in another thread, but just to clarify, I drove the S550C last week, and in the "S" setting it is decidedly louder. IMO it sounds much better than my 2008 CL63. S550C buyers will be very pleased.
10-28-2014, 03:56 AM
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Can confirm as well, S550 Coupe in "S" changes the exhaust note to a more aggressive, nicer growl. Sounds great and just an amazing car all around. Have one order, hoping for December delivery!
