Moving from W221 - But Where to...?
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Moving from W221 - But Where to...?
Have a 2007 S550 4Matic P3. Looking to move into something else. I generally drive about 30K miles a year so comfort is something I want so I can enjoy all the time I spend in my ride. I am very happy with my W221 experience, but have always wanted a Bentley. Considering a Bentley Flying Spur as my DD instead of the W221. That said, I am open to getting a W222 instead if the reliability isn't there.
Does anyone have experience with Bentley they can share? The W222? Trying to find pros and cons of each.
Does anyone have experience with Bentley they can share? The W222? Trying to find pros and cons of each.
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Doug De Muro just did a whole thing, posted few days ago - he is an annoying dork IMO and i hate to plug him. Your dilemma seems to fit the premise for his video: The ultimate 30k luxury experience.
Let us know.
Doug De Muro just did a whole thing, posted few days ago - he is an annoying dork IMO and i hate to plug him. Your dilemma seems to fit the premise for his video: The ultimate 30k luxury experience.
Let us know.
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No when i switched, i also felt the rear had less rm? not sure if its true. The ride is better and the handling has improved remarkably.
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Thanks for the info folks.
I have 177K on my W221 and I am getting more and more worried about something major. Since it is a 2007 I have heard alot of bad things. Honestly, in 40K miles and 2 years - only issue was the transmission not shifting properly after a flush and every shop around telling me to pound sand on a fix because it was too expensive if they break it. Fortunately I have common sense (a shop full of tools with a lift) and fixed it myself. by cleaning the solenoids. I just want out of the car while I have no issues and LOVE the car, but wasn't sure if I should look for a 2008-2012 or bump up to the 2014.
Again, commuter car so it will get about 30-40K miles a year on it. I like the thought of a Bentley - I heard they are dead reliable. Didn't know if anyone else had experience.
Lastly, my brother is 6'5" and I am 6'3", while I drive most places, legroom in the back is much needed in my family. My wife is 5'2"...so she fits in our E class while I drive, but I prefer the extra space.
I have 177K on my W221 and I am getting more and more worried about something major. Since it is a 2007 I have heard alot of bad things. Honestly, in 40K miles and 2 years - only issue was the transmission not shifting properly after a flush and every shop around telling me to pound sand on a fix because it was too expensive if they break it. Fortunately I have common sense (a shop full of tools with a lift) and fixed it myself. by cleaning the solenoids. I just want out of the car while I have no issues and LOVE the car, but wasn't sure if I should look for a 2008-2012 or bump up to the 2014.
Again, commuter car so it will get about 30-40K miles a year on it. I like the thought of a Bentley - I heard they are dead reliable. Didn't know if anyone else had experience.
Lastly, my brother is 6'5" and I am 6'3", while I drive most places, legroom in the back is much needed in my family. My wife is 5'2"...so she fits in our E class while I drive, but I prefer the extra space.
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PS. on a sidenote, last summer I saw short wheel base S classes in Europe. I had to take double glance because it almost looked like an E class, so weird.
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Thanks for the info folks.
I have 177K on my W221 and I am getting more and more worried about something major. Since it is a 2007 I have heard alot of bad things. Honestly, in 40K miles and 2 years - only issue was the transmission not shifting properly after a flush and every shop around telling me to pound sand on a fix because it was too expensive if they break it. Fortunately I have common sense (a shop full of tools with a lift) and fixed it myself. by cleaning the solenoids. I just want out of the car while I have no issues and LOVE the car, but wasn't sure if I should look for a 2008-2012 or bump up to the 2014.
Again, commuter car so it will get about 30-40K miles a year on it. I like the thought of a Bentley - I heard they are dead reliable. Didn't know if anyone else had experience.
Lastly, my brother is 6'5" and I am 6'3", while I drive most places, legroom in the back is much needed in my family. My wife is 5'2"...so she fits in our E class while I drive, but I prefer the extra space.
I have 177K on my W221 and I am getting more and more worried about something major. Since it is a 2007 I have heard alot of bad things. Honestly, in 40K miles and 2 years - only issue was the transmission not shifting properly after a flush and every shop around telling me to pound sand on a fix because it was too expensive if they break it. Fortunately I have common sense (a shop full of tools with a lift) and fixed it myself. by cleaning the solenoids. I just want out of the car while I have no issues and LOVE the car, but wasn't sure if I should look for a 2008-2012 or bump up to the 2014.
Again, commuter car so it will get about 30-40K miles a year on it. I like the thought of a Bentley - I heard they are dead reliable. Didn't know if anyone else had experience.
Lastly, my brother is 6'5" and I am 6'3", while I drive most places, legroom in the back is much needed in my family. My wife is 5'2"...so she fits in our E class while I drive, but I prefer the extra space.
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Basically watched a video online from Germany? Not sure, somewhere else in the world that doesn't just have part changers and they showed how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. I did it step by step and car runs fine. I have put about 1500 miles on since doing it. Basically you pour clean ATF on them and GENTLY - I mean ever so gently use a foam swab to wipe. You're just trying to get the grime out of the screen without pushing it in. Then you reassemble. Also showed, you can replace up to 4 solenoids before needing a computer to program. So worst case, I could have just replaced the offending one and been fine. Refilled the pan to spec. I am flushing again in about 5K miles to be sure it's still OK inside.
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Have you test driven a Bentley? If not, I would highly consider doing so. I don't have one (money wise, certainly out of my league), but a friend of mine has a 2019 and I have ridden in it. WOWSER! What a luxury car. I'm 6' 2" and had plenty of room in both the front and rear. The interior is gorgeous, and I hear the 2020's are even more so. The ride is cloud like befitting a car like a Bentley.
I love my Mercedes that I have; it fits my needs perfectly. But c'mon. A Bentley is a Bentley and the flying Spur is no slouch! Do yourself a favor, and test drive one.
I love my Mercedes that I have; it fits my needs perfectly. But c'mon. A Bentley is a Bentley and the flying Spur is no slouch! Do yourself a favor, and test drive one.
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I have not and it is certainly on my to do list for this. Always liked them so I want to give them a go...but I didn't want to get into a 40K money pit either. Appreciate everyone's replies.
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Basically watched a video online from Germany? Not sure, somewhere else in the world that doesn't just have part changers and they showed how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. I did it step by step and car runs fine. I have put about 1500 miles on since doing it. Basically you pour clean ATF on them and GENTLY - I mean ever so gently use a foam swab to wipe. You're just trying to get the grime out of the screen without pushing it in. Then you reassemble. Also showed, you can replace up to 4 solenoids before needing a computer to program. So worst case, I could have just replaced the offending one and been fine. Refilled the pan to spec. I am flushing again in about 5K miles to be sure it's still OK inside.
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Basically watched a video online from Germany? Not sure, somewhere else in the world that doesn't just have part changers and they showed how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble. I did it step by step and car runs fine. I have put about 1500 miles on since doing it. Basically you pour clean ATF on them and GENTLY - I mean ever so gently use a foam swab to wipe. You're just trying to get the grime out of the screen without pushing it in. Then you reassemble. Also showed, you can replace up to 4 solenoids before needing a computer to program. So worst case, I could have just replaced the offending one and been fine. Refilled the pan to spec. I am flushing again in about 5K miles to be sure it's still OK inside.
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I watched one that used magnets and nothing else, then another that used the swab. I tried the magnets but got nothing. I did the swab and it worked. We use foam swabs (solvent compatible) for our printers here at work so I had the materials to try it.
