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Im curious, how many bought there S for status purpose? I know not everyone knows cars or loves them. Some dont even know what car is better, but they buy a MB for image. What made you buy the S?

FloridaMB

I just love driving this car. In fact, I like everything about this car! I could care less if anyone ever knew that I own an S550.

My only wish was that it had a better oem iPod interface.

LETO

the car is simply brilliant. If you were to ask me to drive from NY to LA. I would do it in a S. Every time.

MichaelB.

Back years ago I got a chance to buy my 1st S (it was a 420SEL actually). I did not think much into the purchase as I had gotten the car for a deal that I could not pass up. Then in the early 2000's I purchased a S430 probably because I like the panache of it and had good luck with the SEL. I drove that big S430 to over 100k miles forgetting about the panache and just really liking the car for what it was - the finest large sedan I had ever owned. So when the time had come to replace the S430 my natural reaction was purchasing the S550 - because of the bond I had formed with the breed (it does not hurt that it has great status tho').

So I guess I did not consider the reaction on the community but it does make quite an impact to say the least.

DChan415

I bought my S600 because I could

Jan AMG

I don't care about status .. debadged mine .. downsizing wheels from AMG 19" to stock 18".. S is the best car period. Practical, fast, sexy, safe, comfortable... *** + many more superlatives.

omarv6

In the old days My dad had a 1988 SEC , then when i was in Univ i got 1995 320 SL,
i must say I had so much cars after that , but nothing came close .
I am looking for a car now. having a wife and 2 kidst the search went down to a BMW 740 or a S class merc , and for a reson i am looking more towards the S class .
I think how saw how good those cars are will always come back to them .
I would go back for the 2 reasons the love and the image !

451/443=EW

Nice!

Nice to see you guys value what the car is more then what it represents. Nothing wrong with the latter, but true love is hard to find.

WSH

I drive latest CLs because of their advanced engineering/technologies and daily-enjoyable balance of driving precision/stability/safety

In my area, new S/CLs in blk or silver are fairly common, so relative anonymity of a blk or silver Merc is much appreciated: the quintessential stealth missle

trumpet1

I love Mercedes-Benz automobiles because it's almost as if they have a soul.

geneatlts

I remember my first test drive of a mrecedes S class in 1995. The car was that amazing. I bought it on the spot and have had them ever since. Nothing compares. I'm unconcerned with the status.

SL65BSNY

If I wanted a saloon with status, I would have opted for a Rolls-Royce.

S-Classes are used as taxis where I live.

aeggroup

I'm driving E350 for now, but will buy S in about 3-4 months. I decided to do so after new E class became so ugly and took a test drive of S and fell in love with this car. There is nothing that drives like S. I did test drive 4 cars during one day - A8, 750, LS460 and MB ....and MB was the big winner. Status ? Who cares....many people even don't know what kind of car is this. The only thing they know is it's big black..or big white... ))
To drive this car - it's a big pleasure and of course privilege..

Jan AMG

Congratulations on your decision! What color/option combo are you getting? What engine?
And welcome to the club!

mbnj

The simple answer is both. People buy them because they are very good cars and all very good products that are relatively expensive bring status regardless of whether it is spoken or not. Many people handle ownership with class and don't push it with friends, colleagues, co-workers but all owners are quite aware of the car's public image. Except for the fellow from BH/Greenwich/Silicon Valley who is obviously not status conscious in the least.

aeggroup

Thank you.
We don't have too many options for engine, so it will be 5,5 liter 8 cylinders. I will probably need 4Matic, because our NY winter sometimes can be headache. I love Andorite Gray color. Other than this - I actually don't care.
I like good stereo - it has it.

geneatlts

Be certain you want the 4matic. I'm coming out of one I've had for almost 4 years and have not found it to be worth giving up the rear wheel drive fun the rest of the year for the few days a year and you need the 4 wheel drive. Test drive them both on a nice sunny day and see which you think. I'm going into an 09 S600 (next week) with the 19" wheel package that has all weather tires. It will be much more fun IMO. Let us know how goes it.

aeggroup

Totally agree with you about 4Matic. I had E350 4Matic before and changed it to RWD model and it is muuuch more fun to drive. My wife, who mostly drives the car from Monday to Friday, wants 4Matic because it "looks" cool from rear..))
It's a big mystery for me what looks cool - the sign itself or the rear of the car....I like RWD too....

WingFlex

Because it's all-around the best car out there. Nothing drives and rides like an S-Class. And if image is a consideration, it gives you enough of it too.

I always say, if I can have only one car, it'll be an S-Class; and thus there must be an S-Class in the garage before considering anything else.

cjf_moraga

= love.

I bought an S-Class because I wanted a car that is made by a company that is unashamedly proud of its history, its engineering traditions, and whose restrained style and design ethos resonates strongly with me. More than most cars the S-Class has character and yes, soul.

To me there is something massively seductive about a well engineered and crafted product designed not for economy but to simply be the best at what it does - and in this the S-Class excels.

Chris

Merc-Skycap

Both! Mostly love for the car though. It had a bit of an exoticness to it at the time because when I got the 07 Launch in 06 every S class was of the previous model. Plus the car was all around better than anything else at the time and still is in its class.

vintagefefe

It came with headrest TVs and free headphones. I got 2 kids.....

Why? Is there any other reason why you guys bought your S?????

jagata

I would hardly say a S-class is status, well at least not in so. cal. there are more s than Hondas here. I got mine for the design, love the way it looks. A RR phantom now that is prestige but too big for my taste.

MichaelB.

Perhaps in So cal but let me tell you a fast story that just happened today...

I was visiting an automotive establishment to pick up a rare part for a high horsepower bit on another car. I happened to see a Sea-Foam green 1956 Belair parked at said establishment. I swung the Big S into a spot right beside and took a long look at the Belair. Classic car in a "of the era" hue that really worked with the proportions. I smiled as I walked away thinking of the Belair. Once I walked into the store I noted a well dressed gent leaning against the counter and talking with the proprietor of the place. He looked at me and said with a smile "that is the nicest car on the road today, nothing finer" and I turned and said "yes, that '56 is a true gem" He furrowed his brow and said back "no, I mean your rich red sedan... There is nothing more prestigious..."

I thanked him for the complement but let him know that the Belair had stood the test of time and deserved the complement as well.

Nevertheless, I think the S class still has some curb appeal to the masses.

451/443=EW

Nice story, well handled on your part too.