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New to a 12' S350 - Why did I wait so long?

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Old 11-04-2014, 10:21 PM
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New to a 12' S350 - Why did I wait so long?

I have owned a W123, W210, W211, and a W212. In each newer version, there are indeed elements of the vehicle that have improved. One area which they continued to decline is the ride quality. The last one I bought was a 12' E350BTC Luxury. I replaced the run-flat tires with conventional and even still, the ride was harsh, the seats were uncomfortable and there was still all that road noise.

This past week, I traded it in on a S350. I can't believe how much better the S-class is. Ride quality is amazing, the cabin it almost silent, the dynamic massaging seats are light years better then the E. All I had to do was install the Visseo WMA1000 to get streaming BT audio and all is well.

I wish I upgraded a long time ago. You guys are keeping these fantastic vehicles a secret.

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Congrats and yep, I was thinking the same thing. I went form the C-class (W203, W204) to E-class (W212 2010 and 2012) to S-class.

Ok, so:
  • how many miles on it?
  • What features does it have?
  • What color combo?
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Black on Black, Package 2, 28k and the luxurious 18" wheels.

The dealer is offering a Simonize glass coat option to help prevent paint issues with rain. Anyone else get this and is it worth it?

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Black on Black, Package 2, 28k and the luxurious 18" wheels.

The dealer is offering a Simonize glass coat option to help prevent paint issues with rain. Anyone else get this and is it worth it?

BT
Nay on the dealer applied anything. Zaino Z5 show car polish on my last three black cars. Applied in layers you'll get phenomenal depth especially on black. It'll also correct swirl marks and holographics. www.zainostore.com I'll dig you up a pic or two of my 2010 with 65000 miles on it.




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