3rd row seats uncomfortable? - Page 2

Oct 20, 2012 | 11:42 AM

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pacoman

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Your taxi customers will love their ride in a R class. Make sure you get the MB-tex and not the leather interior.

Oct 20, 2012 | 11:55 AM

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vam

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I guess MB-tex is the arctico (artificial leather) in europe. Why do you recommend this one? Apart from durability issues what is the best in comfort? If i remember well when was playing around with the configurator in order to have both cool and heated seats it is needed to switch to leather, i guess for the perforated pattern.

Oct 20, 2012 | 12:20 PM

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pacoman

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MB tex does not wear at all. It will always looks brand new. MB tex does not need to be maintained. My 2008 R has heated seats and MB tex. However, if it does not come with ventilation (cooling). So, if you need cooled seats, you may want to go with leather instead. I live in South Alabama and it gets hot here and the uncooled seats do leave my back sweaty in the Summer.

Oct 20, 2012 | 12:34 PM

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vam

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Thanks once more.
I just tried to use again the configurator at german site and R is out of the models!!! At Greek site (where I am from) it is listed but the configurator does not work for R class. A few days ago it was functional...Does this mean that the model fades out both in US and EU?

Anyway if I go for new (if it is still available !! when I will be ready for order) I will consider your advise and maybe will discuss again the issue otherwise in used cars market I will have limited options.

Oct 20, 2012 | 01:05 PM

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pacoman

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Configurator is no longer showing R class here in US either. Sad because it's so roomy and luxurious. Better than a G or M class in my opinion. Anyway, I am sending you photos showing cup holder in first, second and third rows.

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Oct 23, 2012 | 06:25 PM

#31

OldMBGuy

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2002 E320 4matic Wagon

Quote:

Originally Posted by vam

Hello to all.
Could you please clarify me the following:
1. Do the back of the seats in 2nd row have reclining adjustment?
2. Same question for 3rd row (though i understand of what is written so far that they do recline adjustably)
3. Are there cupholders in 2nd and 3rd row? (if possible to have some photos i would appreciate it)
4. When in 5+2 seats configuration and middle seat is folded does it serve as a comfortable armrest?

In case you are wondering for this kind of questions let me give you the context. I am considering strongly to get this car (long version) and use it as an executive taxi-cab. If you have any comments on that I will be happy to hear.

Thank you all in advance, have nice and safe journeys with your cars.

These cars make the best executive taxis EVER for the passengers. I have actually preferred it to the S-class, though the S-class looks more posh upon your arrival anywhere or when sitting waiting for you. It's WAY better than the S-class for more than 1 passenger and airport runs. BUT (and note the size of the BUT).... For the car owner/driver it'll be a financial disaster, worse than w220s were. They're just not reliable enough for car service duty, or even personal ownership IMO.