S560 swb vs lwb
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S560 swb vs lwb
Hey,
So looking at getting an S560 and had a few questions.
Should I opt for the SWB or the LWB?
Potentially I can get the SWB with more options (these would be exclusive package, and rear seat upgrades), but I don't think those would be particularly used (obv the exclusive nappa leather would look better).
Is the drive in the LWB better? I test drove both but couldn't exactly notice a difference.
So looking at getting an S560 and had a few questions.
Should I opt for the SWB or the LWB?
Potentially I can get the SWB with more options (these would be exclusive package, and rear seat upgrades), but I don't think those would be particularly used (obv the exclusive nappa leather would look better).
Is the drive in the LWB better? I test drove both but couldn't exactly notice a difference.
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We only have the LWB here in the US.
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Unless you need that rear space, it's really wasted. It's massive. A shorter S would be great, I'd be all over it.
I'd like to see a shorter wheelbase Maybach, or basically std. LWB. Would be cool.
I'd like to see a shorter wheelbase Maybach, or basically std. LWB. Would be cool.
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Having had the LS460 in SWB and in LWB, the LWB does a lot for this sort of car. It rides better, looks more substantial. I wouldnt have any interest in a SWB S Class
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If you ever see a 2006 S350 you will know it immediately. The back doors are 6" shorter, the car just does not look right when you see it.
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Looking at those pictures posted above, the SWB car looks very odd and the LWB car is much better looking.
The car was clearly designed to be LWB, the lines work much better on it as a LWB. LS460 same way.
The car was clearly designed to be LWB, the lines work much better on it as a LWB. LS460 same way.
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lwb all the way! i found myself in the enviable position to sit in the back of my new car this weekend and be driven (my sister visiting for the weekend wanted to drive it); i've never sat back there. holy cow! the space was enormous. and when you recline those power seats all the way back and use the pillows and heat and all. like clipper class on a trans-oceanic flight. what an experience! i wanna driver now! ahahahaha!
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lwb all the way! i found myself in the enviable position to sit in the back of my new car this weekend and be driven (my sister visiting for the weekend wanted to drive it); i've never sat back there. holy cow! the space was enormous. and when you recline those power seats all the way back and use the pillows and heat and all. like clipper class on a trans-oceanic flight. what an experience! i wanna driver now! ahahahaha!
PS I grew up in Pgh.
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I use the S as my daily, it's SWB and has low profile wheels and I've never found it lacking in comfort. If you want reclining rear seats then I believe its best to go LWB, but otherwise, I comfortably fit at 6'1 with a 6' passenger behind so see no reason for you to get LWB, especially since you'll get exclusive nappa and barely have a need for the rear seats.
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