khuongoikhuong

Is it this year?

I'm getting ready to commit to getting a 2001 S class but if the new one are comming in a few months I probably should wait...

So any dates? pics?

Thanks!

ajayz

You should try searching first before making threads.

The new model probably will come out as a 06 or 07 model.

IluvS500

I am pretty sure its an 06 model, though myself I wish the W220 was staying until MY07. I dont really want to see a mercedes with column shifter and MBs I-DRIVE of their own. Though who knows maybe it will be really great, but I am skeptical right now. I hate column shifters!!!

SilverReign

Make my car look old

IluvS500

your car wont look old. The current S is so beautiful, I will always love it!!!!! I am gonna miss the shifter in middle though. Ewww column shifter ewww i cant take it i dont want it to be like bmw omg i hate you mercedes. ok sorry for the venting.

cobac

Chrysler...column shift...what?

Dema

I think MBs in 40s had column shifter. I think it's cool, and you have a lot of free space for cap holder.

GDawgC220

As it may show in those spy pics (I don't think there have been recent updates of spy shots for a while now), maybe it'll change or just not even be true. Some spy shots have been known to be wrong

Just hope in this case

IluvS500

sportlichE430

Cap holder? Where can I get one??

DMI+RY

W220 - the last design made by Bruno Sacco and it is near to perfect style/character/feel combo...

Looking at the trend of ugliness new BMW 7 & 5 series as well as a trend of MB CLS direction makes me feel sad

internet_mafia

Well I wouldn't go that far. The current S class looks wimpy compared to the Lexus and W140. Almost looks like a refined acura, exterior wise.

GDawgC220

IMO, the w140 was a great looking car, but on the boxy side. I think the w220 is a elegant, classy and refined look over the w140

Paco

w126 > w140 (for me anyway) Just don't like something about the w140, not sure what though. W220's are fine looking cars, especially with the sport package.

DMI+RY

RE: W140 & W220 - both are great designs with completely different characters. I do like W140, but I must admit that I fell in love with W220 first time I saw it (back in '99).

Should also disagree about Lexus styling...
IMHO - Lexus/Toyota's designers (regardless of the car quality/durability) have no taste what so ever...
Look at new LS430, for example... All design lines are copied from leading European car manufacturers, and the result - unnoticable car with no charachter of its own...

I do not wish to start a MB/Lex war here - just my opinion on design issues...

CynCarvin32

Late next year and it will be an 06 car. Say about a year or more away still....

DMI+RY