Going the other way: what do you NOT like about the S-class
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Going the other way: what do you NOT like about the S-class
Well, so we've all gone gaga about the new S-class, and without reading the test drive reports, we all already know who is going to be crowned the king of luxury executive saloons - magazines hardly ever surprise nowadays.
so i thought it might be fun to list down what some of us DON'T like about the new S-class - try to keep it fun and non-confrontational - hey, if someone from Merc is reading this we might even get better cars (fat chance; or is that slim chance.. but anyway.. :p)
1. headlights: too conservative. looks almost like Lexus from certain angles.
2. the centre screen in the interior is a bit too intrusive for my liking - while better than the 7-, it still looks kinda grafted on.
3. the (optional) satellite radio antennae - SOMEONE pls figure out how to hide those things properly...
4. the raised trunk - OK, so it's much better than in the 7-, and arguably closer to the Maybach, but why must Merc follow current design trends so much? somehow on the dual-tone Maybach it looks right - that's not quite the case with the W221. the effect is akin to the Nissan Teana - OK, but not particularly great. why not just ditch that part of the design? or do a Volvo and hide the shutline.
5. steering wheel's a bit ghey for my tastes, especially the wood option.
6. interior lighting (optional) is a bit too, well, "undiffused" - like the LEDs are shinning too clearly.. ok, so this is very nitpicky... don't really know how to put it.. i like interior lighting which seems to be filtered out of cloth or some other opaque material.. just seems more luxurious.
7. slight clashing of plastics - e.g. the aircon vents (my pet peeve) and some COMAND screen surrounds, where the "knobbly" plastic meets "smooth" plastic - why not do the right thing and put brushed aluminium (like on the analogue clock) or something, instead of leaving it as bare "smooth" plastic? that would hugely lessen the feeling of "clashing" plastics..
yup, my 2-cents... now someone hire me as a Merc designer, NOW!!
so i thought it might be fun to list down what some of us DON'T like about the new S-class - try to keep it fun and non-confrontational - hey, if someone from Merc is reading this we might even get better cars (fat chance; or is that slim chance.. but anyway.. :p)
1. headlights: too conservative. looks almost like Lexus from certain angles.
2. the centre screen in the interior is a bit too intrusive for my liking - while better than the 7-, it still looks kinda grafted on.
3. the (optional) satellite radio antennae - SOMEONE pls figure out how to hide those things properly...
4. the raised trunk - OK, so it's much better than in the 7-, and arguably closer to the Maybach, but why must Merc follow current design trends so much? somehow on the dual-tone Maybach it looks right - that's not quite the case with the W221. the effect is akin to the Nissan Teana - OK, but not particularly great. why not just ditch that part of the design? or do a Volvo and hide the shutline.
5. steering wheel's a bit ghey for my tastes, especially the wood option.
6. interior lighting (optional) is a bit too, well, "undiffused" - like the LEDs are shinning too clearly.. ok, so this is very nitpicky... don't really know how to put it.. i like interior lighting which seems to be filtered out of cloth or some other opaque material.. just seems more luxurious.
7. slight clashing of plastics - e.g. the aircon vents (my pet peeve) and some COMAND screen surrounds, where the "knobbly" plastic meets "smooth" plastic - why not do the right thing and put brushed aluminium (like on the analogue clock) or something, instead of leaving it as bare "smooth" plastic? that would hugely lessen the feeling of "clashing" plastics..
yup, my 2-cents... now someone hire me as a Merc designer, NOW!!
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3. the (optional) satellite radio antennae - SOMEONE pls figure out how to hide those things properly...
6. interior lighting (optional) is a bit too, well, "undiffused" - like the LEDs are shinning too clearly.. ok, so this is very nitpicky... don't really know how to put it.. i like interior lighting which seems to be filtered out of cloth or some other opaque material.. just seems more luxurious.
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I don't like the Maybach-style rear end, I hate the column mounted shifter and steering wheel design. That's about all as far as its design goes! I wish the US would get SWB S550's!!!
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I don't like the Maybach-style rear end, I hate the column mounted shifter and steering wheel design. That's about all as far as its design goes! I wish the US would get SWB S550's!!!
I thought the SIRIUS antenna would be integrated into the body or existing antenna system and not put on the trunk lid like on my 2006 S430. Although they improved the design on the 2006 I would still prefer it not be there. I have not seen the new S location but I assume it is on the trunk lid based on comments above.
Everything else looks fine to me until I see it in person but those fender flares make me glad I bought the W220.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I have not seen the new S location but I assume it is on the trunk lid based on comments above.
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w221/127939-s550-mb-manhattan.html
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Originally Posted by asianml
Here is a link to BlknBenz's thread. He took a couple of pictures of a new S550 at MB of Manhattan.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=127939
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=127939
Cannot believe the Satellite antenna could not be intergrated in the fin on the roof.
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This is the only shot I have of the current SIRIUS on the W220...it blends in pretty well and is not a distraction like that one shown on the W221.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
This is the only shot I have of the current SIRIUS on the W220...it blends in pretty well and is not a distraction like that one shown on the W221.
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1. Fender flares
2. Column shifter
3. Trunk antenna
In that order...
I also read somewhere that they may be using a fake suede instead of (or in addition to?) leather interiors. That would suck, if so.
I really want to like this new S, but MB seems determined to make it difficult. Like Jack, I am very happy to have my old W220!
2. Column shifter
3. Trunk antenna
In that order...
I also read somewhere that they may be using a fake suede instead of (or in addition to?) leather interiors. That would suck, if so.
I really want to like this new S, but MB seems determined to make it difficult. Like Jack, I am very happy to have my old W220!
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1. That nasty steering wheel. Doesn't look luxurious anymore, so bulky
2. Those ugly fender flares. Maybe they're thinking aftermarket, so you can squeeze 22" and bigger rims in there.
3. Again, the trunk antenna.
In those specific order.
1. That nasty steering wheel. Doesn't look luxurious anymore, so bulky
2. Those ugly fender flares. Maybe they're thinking aftermarket, so you can squeeze 22" and bigger rims in there.
3. Again, the trunk antenna.
In those specific order.
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Originally Posted by Ramp
1. Fender flares
2. Column shifter
3. Trunk antenna
In that order...
I also read somewhere that they may be using a fake suede instead of (or in addition to?) leather interiors. That would suck, if so.
I really want to like this new S, but MB seems determined to make it difficult. Like Jack, I am very happy to have my old W220!
2. Column shifter
3. Trunk antenna
In that order...
I also read somewhere that they may be using a fake suede instead of (or in addition to?) leather interiors. That would suck, if so.
I really want to like this new S, but MB seems determined to make it difficult. Like Jack, I am very happy to have my old W220!
I have a feeling the headliner will be Alcantra in the new S, though I have not seen any information indicating otherwise.
Alcantra, is used by Audi, Lexus, BMW, and others instead of suede.
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Had a 2000 S430 then a 2003 E500. I could have held out for an 07' S but at 42 years old I think the S was moving backwards to stodgy again so I just got an 06' A8L.
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Originally Posted by asianml
I think this thread may discourage some future W221 buyers. Just my .02 cents.
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1. Rx-8 Flares
2. Crown Victoria Dash
3. 745 I-Drive
4. Mis-aligned door handles
5. Placement of clear lens in rear tail lights.
6. Lack of subtalty in turn signals (side view mirror)
Like the Maybach booty tho'
1. Rx-8 Flares
2. Crown Victoria Dash
3. 745 I-Drive
4. Mis-aligned door handles
5. Placement of clear lens in rear tail lights.
6. Lack of subtalty in turn signals (side view mirror)
Like the Maybach booty tho'
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Originally Posted by Braheem
BTW, Nevada Jack that has to be my favorite color combo / aero package of a w220 of all time.
Beautiful car bro.
Beautiful car bro.
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I agree...
Nevada your S is spectacular, such a fine automobile
congrats and keep her clean.
Now as for the new S...well I think that the 7 ish look just takes away from the over all mature nature of the S class.
The headlights and the fenders have GOT TO GO!
congrats and keep her clean.
Now as for the new S...well I think that the 7 ish look just takes away from the over all mature nature of the S class.
The headlights and the fenders have GOT TO GO!
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Nevada your S is spectacular, such a fine automobile
congrats and keep her clean.
Now as for the new S...well I think that the 7 ish look just takes away from the over all mature nature of the S class.
The headlights and the fenders have GOT TO GO!
congrats and keep her clean.
Now as for the new S...well I think that the 7 ish look just takes away from the over all mature nature of the S class.
The headlights and the fenders have GOT TO GO!
I think MB blew it with those damn fender flares...why not be a little more consrvative and maintain the stately look of the S Class.
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Mercedes all the way!
haha, whatever the case, expect to see one of these every few metres in London once they are released. spent the night there and i must have seen, oh, i dunno, at least 30-40 S-classes around Bond Street, Oxford Street, and Marble Arch? first time i wished an A8 or 7- would come just to break the monotony, lol