Ordered S500 Plug in hybrid.
03-04-2015, 03:26 AM
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So the USA is stuck with the standard steering wheel that everyone mostly doesn't like, and Europe only gets the new choice?
03-04-2015, 03:30 AM
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It is funny to see it said that way but basically, yes. In Europe, unless you order a non-AMG car with no AMG package, you are getting the 3-spoke sport steering wheel.
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03-04-2015, 03:41 AM
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In Europe, like the US, the S class has an AMG sports package option for non-AMG cars and, those too get the new 3-spoke sport steering wheel. In this case, it was the 314 wheel which has the wood and leather. If you look at his build sheet above, he has option 950 which is an AMG Sports Package, which is why he got the 3-spoke sport wheel.
03-04-2015, 05:58 AM
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As I approach a slower car in front the rolling resistance is increased and it's difficult to judge when to apply the breaks.
I can't report on consumption at the moment as I haven't driven it enough to get a good average. However, on the few journey when I drive mostly electric the consumption was at 99.9mpg. Shame that the trip computer is capped at 99.9mpg.
03-24-2015, 03:50 AM
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Hi Nick, My dad is thinking of ordering the s500 plug-in. What is your verdict driving it for a month now?
I cannot clearly see it from the pics you posted, but do you have the AMG exterior pack?
(I am asking as there seems to be the problem with AMG bumpers not fitting for and socket)
I cannot clearly see it from the pics you posted, but do you have the AMG exterior pack?
(I am asking as there seems to be the problem with AMG bumpers not fitting for and socket)
03-24-2015, 08:16 AM
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Hi Nick, My dad is thinking of ordering the s500 plug-in. What is your verdict driving it for a month now?
I cannot clearly see it from the pics you posted, but do you have the AMG exterior pack?
(I am asking as there seems to be the problem with AMG bumpers not fitting for and socket)
I cannot clearly see it from the pics you posted, but do you have the AMG exterior pack?
(I am asking as there seems to be the problem with AMG bumpers not fitting for and socket)
To be honest I would hold off getting one for the time being. I've had quite a few issues with the car.
First of all the car broke down on the first day and had to go back to Mercedes. I got the car back 3 weeks later and only to find that it wouldn't go into electric mode. Then the car started stalling randomly. It's due to go back again as it needs more work.
All in all I'm very to disappointed. Fortunately I like the idea and the concept of the car and will see how things develop.
Yes the car is amg line and it looks stunning.
03-25-2015, 06:20 AM
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Hi,
To be honest I would hold off getting one for the time being. I've had quite a few issues with the car.
First of all the car broke down on the first day and had to go back to Mercedes. I got the car back 3 weeks later and only to find that it wouldn't go into electric mode. Then the car started stalling randomly. It's due to go back again as it needs more work.
All in all I'm very to disappointed. Fortunately I like the idea and the concept of the car and will see how things develop.
Yes the car is amg line and it looks stunning.
To be honest I would hold off getting one for the time being. I've had quite a few issues with the car.
First of all the car broke down on the first day and had to go back to Mercedes. I got the car back 3 weeks later and only to find that it wouldn't go into electric mode. Then the car started stalling randomly. It's due to go back again as it needs more work.
All in all I'm very to disappointed. Fortunately I like the idea and the concept of the car and will see how things develop.
Yes the car is amg line and it looks stunning.
