S Class -- not just an enlarged C class
#26
I agree with your position. I drive my S550 Coupe because I like driving a superior car not because of what others think about my choice of vehicles. Everyone is different however and their reasons are just as valid for them.
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The W222 I was not a fan of for the same reason, now the W223 is damn near the same thing with thin head/tail lights. So disappointing. I miss the days of the distinction, I have a W221 S550 and my sons mom has a W204 C class (same year models) and they could never be mistaken for the same car. Now, if I’m far enough behind a modern C/E, I might think it’s an S! If I got a W222/W223 I would have to do a custom wide body just for it to look how it’s supposed to.
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To be fair, I understand the feeling that you pay flagship money you want to look different than the base model for example but it is cheaper for manufacturers to come up with a design to be used in their entire lineup, reason why many of MB models shared the same platform for example.
BMW is the only few that makes their flagship stand out at least for their all new 7-series but the design is rather um... interesting and I understand it is not for everyone. Time will tell if it too trickle down to the cheaper models.
BMW is the only few that makes their flagship stand out at least for their all new 7-series but the design is rather um... interesting and I understand it is not for everyone. Time will tell if it too trickle down to the cheaper models.
#29
For the price of a new E you can buy a decent used S, so I don't see the value proposition at all.
Who wants a tiny back seat, 4-cylinder engine and taxicab vinyl for $70K ?? I had a W204 before and when I shopped it against an E, they seemed to share the drivetrain, suspension, brakes and a lot of other parts. So again, very little logic in paying so much more for a slightly larger car with mostly the same mechanicals.
Who wants a tiny back seat, 4-cylinder engine and taxicab vinyl for $70K ?? I had a W204 before and when I shopped it against an E, they seemed to share the drivetrain, suspension, brakes and a lot of other parts. So again, very little logic in paying so much more for a slightly larger car with mostly the same mechanicals.
#30
To be fair, I understand the feeling that you pay flagship money you want to look different than the base model for example but it is cheaper for manufacturers to come up with a design to be used in their entire lineup, reason why many of MB models shared the same platform for example.
This enables the option of buying the wife a C-class or E-class "to match mine"
But, in the end, exterior styling will converge to similar shapes die directly to aerodynamics (drag) and (mandated) fuel economy (as long as ICE last).
Now, similar shapes do not imply similar styling:: as witnessed by the stupid front grilles they* seem to be putting on everything these days.
(*) They is not MERC but many others.
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I don't necessarily want my S-class to look "that much different" than any other Merc (or even other brands)
This enables the option of buying the wife a C-class or E-class "to match mine"
But, in the end, exterior styling will converge to similar shapes die directly to aerodynamics (drag) and (mandated) fuel economy (as long as ICE last).
Now, similar shapes do not imply similar styling:: as witnessed by the stupid front grilles they* seem to be putting on everything these days.
(*) They is not MERC but many others.
This enables the option of buying the wife a C-class or E-class "to match mine"
But, in the end, exterior styling will converge to similar shapes die directly to aerodynamics (drag) and (mandated) fuel economy (as long as ICE last).
Now, similar shapes do not imply similar styling:: as witnessed by the stupid front grilles they* seem to be putting on everything these days.
(*) They is not MERC but many others.
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#33
At the end of the day, if you stop worrying about what other people think you'll be much happier. If someone confuses your S Class for some different Mercedes, how does that negatively impact your life?
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I actually prefer that my daily driver vehicle not be all that recognizable by the crazies out there. My silver S Class blends in a bit, which is just fine with me.
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223 - very bland body styling... cheap add-a-tablets - just not good looking for my eye...
222 - very luxurious styling interior and exterior. For me the standard of class for modern Mercedes. I find myself admiring them on the road and then saying... hey!!! im in one
221 - beautiful to many including myself, but i never really liked the flared fenders... they are still appealing on the street
220 - although owner of several i think it was An okay styled car that was much nicer in AMG clothing
140 - the introduction of modern S Class mercedes - a legend in all ways. Haters said it was too big, but it was peerless at the time.
Everything before - i liked every big body going back as far as my memory allows before the w140 but seeing a pre-140 today i just think "old"... but many great cars from those era's...
By the way, my opinion is perfect, and thusly cannot be questioned...
222 - very luxurious styling interior and exterior. For me the standard of class for modern Mercedes. I find myself admiring them on the road and then saying... hey!!! im in one
221 - beautiful to many including myself, but i never really liked the flared fenders... they are still appealing on the street
220 - although owner of several i think it was An okay styled car that was much nicer in AMG clothing
140 - the introduction of modern S Class mercedes - a legend in all ways. Haters said it was too big, but it was peerless at the time.
Everything before - i liked every big body going back as far as my memory allows before the w140 but seeing a pre-140 today i just think "old"... but many great cars from those era's...
By the way, my opinion is perfect, and thusly cannot be questioned...
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#36
They have grown on me a LOT.
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#38
Who was it who said, "in matters of taste there is no dispute"?
Saw a stunning W221 S63 the other day, what a beautiful car!
And a new BMW 740i coming home just now, which wasn't bad looking either.
Saw a stunning W221 S63 the other day, what a beautiful car!
And a new BMW 740i coming home just now, which wasn't bad looking either.
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#40
Yeah thats the trim 7 Series I was considering getting.