shahedC

Introduction
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For those of you in the Washington DC area, you may have gone to the Taste of Lexus event over the weekend.

The Cars
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I was there and I got to drive the IS350 and the SC430. Both nice cars, but not for me, at least not right now.

My new (upcoming) SLK will do just fine for my road thrills.

So, I got in line near the Lexus LS line, and noticed that they also had a BMW 750i and an S550 as well.

The 2007 S-class
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And of course, I got in the S550. Now this is a great ride. Every good thing you heard about this car is true. But there are a few things I didn't like.

The controls are all in weird places, and I don't like the way you shift into Drive. I especially hate the clickety-click for the Park. Those of you who have this car know what I mean. :-)

And the position of the analog clock makes me feel old. Granted, I am at the end of my 20s, but I feel like reading a digital readout instead. (Maybe a digital clock is optional? Correct me if I'm wrong.)

Conclusion
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So I'm glad I tried out the car, but I'm also not disappointed that it does not fall within my budget. Maybe in 5 years, I will get my first S-class...

Nevada Jack

Your list of dislikes is pretty small...

The "controls" seem to be located fine for me and I don't understand the "clickety-clack" for Park??? And yes you are wrong, there is no digital readout clock option. Maybe in 5 years you will have learned about the finer things in life and be ready for an S Class...

shahedC

That's true. There's not much to dislike about this car.

Clickety-clack = the little button you push on the end of the lever to put the car in park. It reminds me of the pens you use where you have to "click" the end in order to use it.

That's what I thought. The analog clock looks very refined and elegant.

I hope so too.. I'm getting my second new Benz now, and hope to get at least 2 more in the next 5 years. (Hopefully, they won't meet the same fate as my first one.. :-) )

mmereos

That's funny, the gear shift is one of my favorite features of the car and the analog clock I think adds an elegant look to it..

shahedC

I agree that the analog clock looks very elegant... I will enjoy my new 2007 SLK or a few years.. I plan to get a BMW 3-series next year too.

Within 3 years, I want to pick up a new S-class, when I can actually afford it, and I will also be ready (mature?) enough for it.

JAdmiral

I personally LOVE the analog clock on mine. It's elegant, and is one of the first things people comment positively on when they ride in my car.

While Lexuses (Lexi?) aren't my favorite, I believe they do give a lot of car for the money. However, I'm absolutely shocked at the cheapo digital clock at the top center of teh dash. I think the 1984 Honda Civic had a similar clock. Couldn't they have dressed it up just a LITTLE bit better?

With that having been said, despite my best efforts, I think my dad is getting an LS460L in about a month. I predict he dumps it in a year's time.

shahedC

yes, it is very elegant indeed. Maybe when I'm in 30s, I will get the next-gen S-class. My budget should be higher then. :-)

As for the Lexus, maybe the auto-parking feature will keep him entertained.

JLP

In 5 years you won't even be 35.............save up for a S600 or S65 either of those will impress you much more.

shahedC

Well, I am 29 now, and will be 30 soon... so I will be 35 in just over 5 years!

I hope to get the S600 (or equivalent, i.e. the higher S-class model), but don't care enough to get the AMG.. both the S600 and S65 are V12 Biturbo, right?