S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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I got the car!

Hey guys, just brought home the car . Here are some pictures ...
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Good for you!

I want to hear all about it - not like you're not going to ....LOL
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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very nice!!!

the only things I don't like are the double antennas: one on the roof and one on the trunk lid. but i guess they have got to be there.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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It was the BEST driving experience I've ever had...just out of this world. I have driven comparable BMW and Lexus, but this car is the best in terms of handling, comfort and ride. I'm LOVING IT!

I think i'm the first one on the board to own the 07 S550...LOL
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Yeah I don't like the double antenna either...but I just couldn't wait until they get it fixed.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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You're an S-class collector, aren't you?
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Pristine
Hey guys, just brought home the car . Here are some pictures ...
Looks great and congratulations...I think you are the first with a new S221, if not does it really matter...:-) Lets see some interiors and a list of the options. Fantastic car!

BTW...used to deal with Benson Motor Cars in Annapolis for years. See you went to Euro in DC.

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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Beautiful!!

I want to hear all about it!
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Looks very nice! How does it compare to the old s classes?
Some pics with the other two would be nice too.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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It was the BEST driving experience I've ever had...just out of this world. I'm LOVING IT!
Best of luck, gorgeous!

Since my lease expires 10/08 it will be too soon to step into the new 212, already did the 211 & CLS, so now I’m planning on moving higher up the food chain to the 221. By ’09 I’m thinking any technical issues should have been cleared.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Congratulations! and Good Luck!

looks like something is going to get put out of the garage. some pics with the other three would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Congrats! Very nice pics! Take some of the interior also!

Can you tell us about it and how it compares to your W220 in quality ride etc?

Thanks and congrats again!
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Congrats on your new toy!!

Does anyone know when M-B will start incorporating both antennas into one?
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Congrats and enjoy the ride.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Nice car. Congratulations. You must be in heaven looking for excuses to drive... heck you could drive 10 miles to bring milk from the Supermarket...
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Production now has eliminated the "shark" and they are using the small bubble type on the trunk like my S430. That I can live with since on my S430 it does not stand out like the shark one.

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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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Congratulations, nice ride. Nevada Jack still has the best W220 in this forum. Sorry, just had to throw that in there.
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by kenstudios
Congratulations, nice ride. Nevada Jack still has the best W220 in this forum. Sorry, just had to throw that in there.
Thank you Ken...stay tuned. Nevada Jack is restless and is close to ordering a W221...color yet to be determined...:-)
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Thank you Ken...stay tuned. Nevada Jack is restless and is close to ordering a W221...color yet to be determined...:-)
It should be a TV series.

Next week on "Nevada Jack's Journey for the Perfect S-Class" he will be deciding on what color to choose from. (Then they have a screen shot of you looking at a list of colors, and you look all serious and all sweaty.) Stay tuned and you will find out.
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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It should be a TV series.

Next week on "Nevada Jack's Journey for the Perfect S-Class" he will be deciding on what color to choose from. (Then they have a screen shot of you looking at a list of colors, and you look all serious and all sweaty.) Stay tuned and you will find out.
Half the fun of getting a new MB is sharing the event with the guys on this forum. They get as hyped as the buyer...:-)

BTW...the TV series is HD....
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Half the fun of getting a new MB is sharing the event with the guys on this forum. They get as hyped as the buyer...:-)

BTW...the TV series is HD....
HD, can't forget that. We have to let the viewers take a look at the S-Class in HD.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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You're an S-class collector, aren't you?
Yeah I love the S class, which is quite obvious from my collection
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Looks great and congratulations...I think you are the first with a new S221, if not does it really matter...:-) Lets see some interiors and a list of the options. Fantastic car!

BTW...used to deal with Benson Motor Cars in Annapolis for years. See you went to Euro in DC.
Thanks. We got the premium grey leather package. I will take some pics and post them.
Yeah we went with from Euro in Bethesda.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Looks very nice! How does it compare to the old s classes?
Some pics with the other two would be nice too.
Well everytime I bought the S class, I thought it couldn't get any better than this until I bought the next generation.

All these cars are very comparable in driving especially the W220 & 221. The W140 drives a little heavier than the other two. W221 feels a bit more smoother and refined in acceleration compared to W220. When you push down on the pedal, the acceleration is very smooth and you almost don't feel the gear shifts. Acceleration during high speed is also very potent.

I will probably take the pics of all 3 over the weekend when these cars will be together.
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