Wishful Thinking - Why can't Mercedes cars have ?
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Wishful Thinking - Why can't Mercedes cars have ?
I am creating this thread in the S-Class forum, because MB is most likely to respond to the desires of S-Class owners for new features. (If a thread like this has been established before, please let me know.)
My first wish is to be able to adjust the air pressure from the driving position. Military Hummers can do it, so it can't be very complex or expensive. If some MB off-road models such as the G-Wagen can already do it, my wish is to have it on a future model of the C-Class or E-Class.
My first wish is to be able to adjust the air pressure from the driving position. Military Hummers can do it, so it can't be very complex or expensive. If some MB off-road models such as the G-Wagen can already do it, my wish is to have it on a future model of the C-Class or E-Class.
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Wish #2 - Autodarkening windows (instead of windshield sunscreens)
SunSHADES are so old-fashioned! Darkening WINDOWS would provide SunGLASSES to protect interiors and keep the car cooler!
A discreet chime would sound, as the WINDOWS automatically darkened a minute or two after the engine was stopped or lightened when the engine was started! (Darkening windows would also conceal valuables and provide privacy for "romantic activities"!)
Darkening while DRIVING would be wonderful, but as far as I know, the technology does not exist to provide windows that lighten fast enough to deal with tunnels.
A discreet chime would sound, as the WINDOWS automatically darkened a minute or two after the engine was stopped or lightened when the engine was started! (Darkening windows would also conceal valuables and provide privacy for "romantic activities"!) Darkening while DRIVING would be wonderful, but as far as I know, the technology does not exist to provide windows that lighten fast enough to deal with tunnels.
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That system adds a great deal of complexity and cost for very little actual gain. Not to mention weight, specifically rotating mass in the wheel hub, which would hurt fuel economy. It's relevant on off-road vehicles as they air down for sand and back up for highway use.
You can't be bothered to stop at a service station and have your tire pressures corrected? Or buy a small pump that runs off your power outlet in the car and do it yourself.
You can't be bothered to stop at a service station and have your tire pressures corrected? Or buy a small pump that runs off your power outlet in the car and do it yourself.
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SunSHADES are so old-fashioned! Darkening WINDOWS would provide SunGLASSES to protect interiors and keep the car cooler! A discreet chime would sound, as the WINDOWS automatically darkened a minute or two after the engine was stopped or lightened when the engine was started! (Darkening windows would also conceal valuables and provide privacy for "romantic activities"!) Darkening while DRIVING would be wonderful, but as far as I know, the technology does not exist to provide windows that lighten fast enough to deal with tunnels.
A discreet chime would sound, as the WINDOWS automatically darkened a minute or two after the engine was stopped or lightened when the engine was started! (Darkening windows would also conceal valuables and provide privacy for "romantic activities"!) Darkening while DRIVING would be wonderful, but as far as I know, the technology does not exist to provide windows that lighten fast enough to deal with tunnels.
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One thing I'd like that I used to have, is the ability to crack open my sunroof to vent the car WITHOUT having to open the sunshade first. Having to open the sunshade in order to vent the car and keep it cool is self-defeating.
Also, maybe it's me, but I have not found a way to play all songs from a particular artist on my USB drive. I can play based on genre and album, but not by artist. I'm using a USB drive so maybe it's got something to do with how I saved the files.
Minor quibbles, I know.
Also, maybe it's me, but I have not found a way to play all songs from a particular artist on my USB drive. I can play based on genre and album, but not by artist. I'm using a USB drive so maybe it's got something to do with how I saved the files.
Minor quibbles, I know.
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- The ability to engage sport mode by pulling the gear selector stalk towards you and turning it off by pushing it away from you. This eliminates the need to take your eyes of the road to search for the button on the centre console.
- The ability to reboot Command without having to restore factory defaults
- The ability to reboot Command without having to restore factory defaults
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While the memory seat feature can also memeries the side mirrors position, it would be nice as well to memorize the center rear mirror position. Especially in a luxury vehicle like the S-Class.
Because eveytime after my wife drove the car, I had to readjust the center rear mirror manually. Same for her after every time I drove it.
It puzzles me as the center rear mirror position still has to be adjusted by hand, while nowadays everything in the S-Class are motorized and automated.
I would gladly pay for this option if Mercedes offers it.
Regsrds,
Because eveytime after my wife drove the car, I had to readjust the center rear mirror manually. Same for her after every time I drove it.
It puzzles me as the center rear mirror position still has to be adjusted by hand, while nowadays everything in the S-Class are motorized and automated.
I would gladly pay for this option if Mercedes offers it.
Regsrds,
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That system adds a great deal of complexity and cost for very little actual gain. Not to mention weight, specifically rotating mass in the wheel hub, which would hurt fuel economy. It's relevant on off-road vehicles as they air down for sand and back up for highway use.
You can't be bothered to stop at a service station and have your tire pressures corrected? Or buy a small pump that runs off your power outlet in the car and do it yourself.
You can't be bothered to stop at a service station and have your tire pressures corrected? Or buy a small pump that runs off your power outlet in the car and do it yourself.
I am sure that in every case, there are reasons why we do not have obviously desirable features now. However, I leave issues of weight, complexity, and reliability. to the engineers. That's why we have them. I leave issues of cost to the owners of S-Class cars. if those pockets are not deep enough, I defer to the owners of Maybachs! Readers will not comment, if they can expect their comments to provoke a lecture.
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The future lies ahead!
See Magic Sky Control. The tech is there, but it has to be full-frame glass. Side windows aren't going to be applicable. Tint is illegal in many states, so shades that can be lowered get around that issue. Also HORRENDOUSLY expensive. Magic sky roof panel on an SLK is almost $10000 more than a regular, tinted glass roof.
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Complaints about current models
One thing I'd like that I used to have, is the ability to crack open my sunroof to vent the car WITHOUT having to open the sunshade first. Having to open the sunshade in order to vent the car and keep it cool is self-defeating.
Also, maybe it's me, but I have not found a way to play all songs from a particular artist on my USB drive. I can play based on genre and album, but not by artist. I'm using a USB drive so maybe it's got something to do with how I saved the files.
Minor quibbles, I know.
Also, maybe it's me, but I have not found a way to play all songs from a particular artist on my USB drive. I can play based on genre and album, but not by artist. I'm using a USB drive so maybe it's got something to do with how I saved the files.
Minor quibbles, I know.
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I'm not here to shoot down your dreams, but I am a MB tech, and I work on these terrible piles of under-engineered, over complicated garbage every day. They are constantly trying to stuff MORE into the car, and the reality is that it just makes it more failure prone. Yes, some of the features are nice, and I agree with the memory center rear view as my wife is 6" shorter than me and when she drives my car and moves everything, that's the one thing I can't have automatically go back. The rear view will happen eventually.
If the thread is just about unicorns and magic dragons, then have at it. I would rather explore the technical side of how it could be possible, as opposed to being completely out of touch with reality.
If the thread is just about unicorns and magic dragons, then have at it. I would rather explore the technical side of how it could be possible, as opposed to being completely out of touch with reality.
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Proper service. (No need to schedule service ten days ahead, loaner car always available, well-trained and competent technicians that will diagnose a problem and repair it properly the first time, prompt availability of spare parts.) Similar to Lexus or Porsche service.
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Here's what I wish my 2014 S Class had:
A clip under the trunk lid that holds a umbrella.
A fold down bracket in the trunk to hold the handle of about 6 grocery bags.
A spare in the bottom of the trunk.
Non-run flats on 16 inch rims.
A large fairly useful glove box.
Compartments in the front doors that are useful and large
A 2 level center console compartment to keep stuff organized
A large useful storage drawer under the front seats.
Has anybody noticed that's what my 2007 S class had?
Love the improvements in the 2014 but MB seems to be designing less for real people and families and more for who?
A clip under the trunk lid that holds a umbrella.
A fold down bracket in the trunk to hold the handle of about 6 grocery bags.
A spare in the bottom of the trunk.
Non-run flats on 16 inch rims.
A large fairly useful glove box.
Compartments in the front doors that are useful and large
A 2 level center console compartment to keep stuff organized
A large useful storage drawer under the front seats.
Has anybody noticed that's what my 2007 S class had?
Love the improvements in the 2014 but MB seems to be designing less for real people and families and more for who?
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1) How about making coupe available in USA without 4-matic and with ABC and magic body control? How come it is available like this in Europe but not in the USA (only available on the very expensive S65 version)
2) Make more exterior and interior color choices available (possibly offer custom colors at extra cost)
2) Make more exterior and interior color choices available (possibly offer custom colors at extra cost)
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1) How about making coupe available in USA without 4-matic and with ABC and magic body control? How come it is available like this in Europe but not in the USA (only available on the very expensive S65 version)
2) Make more exterior and interior color choices available (possibly offer custom colors at extra cost)
2) Make more exterior and interior color choices available (possibly offer custom colors at extra cost)
Also: Better stand alone options to customize the build. I understand the economics but that is not what this thread is about.
Also: More ambient light colors. It is a great feature. If they're going to include it in the car, let's get a wider selection of colors. The new E Class is the perfect template for the S as well.
Better performing cabin fragrance feature. Everyone knows it's pretty difficult to really experience the fragrance. BTW: I've tried them all and like them all--albeit not equally. Don't like the perfumery? No need to hijack my comments.
That all said: these are fun nits to pick but this is a really amazing car. Love it every day.
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Power center mirrors were available with W140s but later S Class didn't have this as an option .I think these were prone to breaks when drivers manually adjusted them otherwise I don't think Mercedes-Benz deleted that option due to manufacturing costs only . It would be cool .
Skoda Kodiaq comes with a new technology .It's simple but a very useful for reckless drivers or the persons who has no respect others' properties . When you open the door at the same time a rubber protector also pops put to prevent your car from damaging car that's parked next to you . A plastic or rubber strip does this trick , a simple yet clever solution .
I forgot to say it would be cool to have a LED Display Key as well as inductive charging unit for charging the devices wireless
Skoda Kodiaq comes with a new technology .It's simple but a very useful for reckless drivers or the persons who has no respect others' properties . When you open the door at the same time a rubber protector also pops put to prevent your car from damaging car that's parked next to you . A plastic or rubber strip does this trick , a simple yet clever solution .
I forgot to say it would be cool to have a LED Display Key as well as inductive charging unit for charging the devices wireless
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[QUOTE=haYnBenz;6978410]One thing I'd like that I used to have, is the ability to crack open my sunroof to vent the car WITHOUT having to open the sunshade first. Having to open the sunshade in order to vent the car and keep it cool is self-defeating.
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I agree 100% It was that way in the past.
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I agree 100% It was that way in the past.
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I miss the umbrella holder from the 2007 W221. I also own a new Audi A8 and a 2017 BMW 7 series, both have a triangle holder which I have turned into an umbrella holder
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Like many 2015 C300s, my C300 had a lot of problems. So I made several visits to MB of Westwood (MA). I have had no problems giving them 10s across the board. If they ever do slip in an area or two, they will get a 10 anyway! That's how much goodwill they have with me after the service foreman (yes, the foreman) went on a road test with me about a couple of minor issues. On his own motion, he identified a faint rattle in the engine as indicating a really major issue, The Dreaded C300 Wrist Pin Issue. This committed MB to a rebuild of the bottom end (engine removed from the car to install new wrist pins, pistons, and connecting rods!) to prevent damage to the cylinder walls!
Other owners in the Boston area also seem generally satisfied with their dealers. Like I said, Sweetie Pi, you need a new dealer.
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I've seen aftermarket cups that can be plugged into the power outlet to heat. Cooling would have to be done by a piezoelectric unit in the bottom of the cup, with a fan in the holder to blow away the resulting heat. (A piezoelectric unit gets cold on one side and hot on the other when a current is passed through it. Reversing the polarity makes it a heater. They are very inefficient.)
Many years ago, there was a motorcycle helmet that had a piezo unit in the top. Fins in the airflow carried off the heat. Fins on the inside cooled a bladder in contact with the rider's head. Cooling the head made a surprising difference in rider comfort on hot days. It was adjustable, but if you turned it up too far, it would give you a headache!
Many years ago, there was a motorcycle helmet that had a piezo unit in the top. Fins in the airflow carried off the heat. Fins on the inside cooled a bladder in contact with the rider's head. Cooling the head made a surprising difference in rider comfort on hot days. It was adjustable, but if you turned it up too far, it would give you a headache!
