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Yes, the leather feels the same. Very soft and a notch above the standard S Class leather, as it should be. It’s still beautiful!
The napa is an absolute must. I love the exclusive napa too, but I bought new right at the end of the model run and I didn't have a lot of options for cars on the ground.
I once had a 2012 which was optioned almost identical to yours. On the build sheet, was a designation - show car.
I was the second owner. Interior plus stereo was off the chart.
Checked my files. Not my 2012 but my 2016 was almost a twin to yours and the 16 Build Sheet has a line item…..Code 020 - Sales Demo Vehicle.
Clearly built for show and coded as such. Hope this helps.
Checked my files. Not my 2012 but my 2016 was almost a twin to yours and the 16 Build Sheet has a line item…..Code 020 - Sales Demo Vehicle.
Clearly built for show and coded as such. Hope this helps.
Thanks but mine doesn't have anything that says demo or sales vehicle. Mine clearly states Exclusive Nappa leather, 735 Exclusive trim pkg, and a P34 leather pkg code.
My sales guy is still working with the parts department. I'll call the sales manager, parts manager, or GM today to get things moving if I don't hear anything. I'll let them do the legwork before I go to my local dealer.
Time for an update. And a big thanks to @Streamliner for pointing out the rear seats.
I contacted the GM at Mercedes of Arlington to talk about the rear seats. He was hesitant at first that they were incorrect. He agreed to order a replacement seat cover based on the VIN and it came in with the diamond pattern, confirming what should be on the car. That got things rolling. It took some time as he worked with Mercedes to figure it out and together, they agreed to replace them. Best he could tell was it was a build error.
Then it took some time to receive the other seat covers from Germany. Once it was all in and double checked we set a time and they sent a driver to pick up the car. They had SureFit in Arlington (a couple of miles from the dealership) do the “repair.” It took a few days, then they delivered the car back to me. I didn’t want the car driven in rush hour traffic and they made it happen and drove it back and forth mid-day. They also replaced a roof trim piece. It all looks fantastic.
Overall, a huge shout-out and props to Mercedes of Arlington. Everyone was fantastic to work with – the GM, Service Manager, and the driver was a nice and professional guy.
I also added the MB led logo puddle lights. Not inexpensive but super easy to install. My wife wanted these – she liked them on our last car.
And I added Xpel tinting all around – XR Black 55 on the side windows and the rear, and XR Plus 70 on the windshield. I didn’t want a dark look, and this looks really good. Can hardly tell it’s there.
It’s up to just over 700 miles. Some pics of the new rear seats matching the front, and one with my other black car.
Edit: Another detail - I checked with my local MB dealer about the seats and he ran a CarFax and it's never been titled - I'm the first owner.
Saturday, August 12 was the last Saturday of Sturgis so we decided on a drive to Spearfish and Deadwood to check things out. It started out beautiful and got into the low 80s. When heading south a storm popped up and we started and stopped a few times to miss the crazy stuff. Hail is an issue in the Black Hills. We got peppered with light hail three times and thankfully missed the big stuff. The hail, rain, and wind around us was insane. It dropped to 51 at one point. Lots of cold, wet bikers. Everyone was on the side of roads, in driveways, waiting for it to pass. In one picture a pair is walking their bike down a hail covered hill.
More from a recent drive. Cloudy but what a sight. Nice contrast compared to clear blue skies. We came in from the north to enjoy some beautiful scenery and incredible roads. Super green hills and valleys with all the summertime rain.
The S is perfect for cruising open roads and does pretty well in sport on long twisty roads. Told my wife I was torn between the scenery or getting to the next curve.
You really rescued that car from a depressing urban life here in the DC area!
But yeah it is surprisingly enjoyable to drive on a curvy mountain road...I travel to southern WV a couple times a year and get off and take the backroads often part of the way.
You really rescued that car from a depressing urban life here in the DC area!
But yeah it is surprisingly enjoyable to drive on a curvy mountain road...I travel to southern WV a couple times a year and get off and take the backroads often part of the way.
We’ll be back east to the depressing stuff shortly. Lots of back and forth - each has its benefits but way too many people there. It’s really nice to get away from it. Already thinking of the return trip west.
Sharing a few more of open roads and wide open spaces. And the roads are in fantastic shape. Once into Iowa, SD, and WY they’re incredible, no potholes, etc. Perfect for driving.
We wanted to get up into Montana again but ran out of time.
wow.....28.3 mpg is crazy for a car that big and heavy....MB is the best car ever.....I have a 2015 S550 4matic and I have never achieved that kind of MPH....love your car....excellent find
wow.....28.3 mpg is crazy for a car that big and heavy....MB is the best car ever.....I have a 2015 S550 4matic and I have never achieved that kind of MPH....love your car....excellent find
On one occasion several years ago whilst driving on very flat southern Ohio farmland terrain and running consistently at no more than 60 mph on two lane roads, my '18 S560's dash miles per gallon hit 35 mpg. That's the only time it's happened. Driving a 145 mile round trip over rolling countryside along KY 9 between my home and the Cincinnati dealer, I will consistently get readouts in the range of 27.5; sometimes a little lower,sometimes a little higher.I would say my interstate average is nearly always at or above 27 mpg whilst driving at 70-80 mph.
Last edited by Lou B; 09-24-2023 at 07:00 PM.
Reason: typo correction, addition
Beautiful day today. Took both black cars out - cleaning comes tomorrow. The big one (S Class) was a leisurely drive with the family to take in the fall colors. The smaller one for fun stuff. Both were fantastic.
Love the chip based mods - easy to remove or reinstall as needed.
Still need to drive it at night to try the MWMods light update.
Renntech install was super easy. Done in 5 minutes. After a couple drives it just responds better. It pulls away from stops better and feels much more responsive, even in Comfort. I don't drive it hard at all and this feels really nice. Plus when needed big power comes with little effort.
More from a recent drive. Cloudy but what a sight. Nice contrast compared to clear blue skies. We came in from the north to enjoy some beautiful scenery and incredible roads. Super green hills and valleys with all the summertime rain.
The S is perfect for cruising open roads and does pretty well in sport on long twisty roads. Told my wife I was torn between the scenery or getting to the next curve.
Would i be right thinking that rock appeared in the film " Close Encounters of the 3rd kind " back in 1977 ??
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