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It appears there are three lines, Luxury, AMG, and Executive. Is rear wheel steering available in the Luxury line, or just the AMG and Executive? It seems all models are well equipped, but from the Youtube videos that RWS would be a good feature for such a large car. Hopefully the Configurator is on the MB website soon. For kicks I checked some other countries and it "appears" to be on the Polish MB site, and although I just guessed on some choices, the Polish conversion to US dollars was close to expected prices.
it would *appear* (?) that the new nautical blue colour for 2022 is the same dark blue hue benzo used for it's mercedes-maybach vision 6 coupe concept whose picture stunned us all with its beauty a few years back. nice.
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
In typical MB form, to get the 10 degree rear axle steering—which sounds truly fabulous—they shove a boatload of other equipment down your throat in the Executive Pkg. Since I rarely ever have anyone in the rear seat, I don’t want or need all that unnecessary equipment back there—not to mention all that additional weight and possible trunk space encroachment—but I sure would like that rear axle steering. WHY can that not be a stand alone option? Another pet peeve of mine, is that the only non-black interior color that isn’t “half black,” is the Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey. Why can’t they offer that very attractive Sienna Brown or even the Carmine Red or Silver Grey without all the surrounding black? The more things change, the more they remain the same.
In typical MB form, to get the 10 degree rear axle steering—which sounds truly fabulous—they shove a boatload of other equipment down your throat in the Executive Pkg. Since I rarely ever have anyone in the rear seat, I don’t want or need all that unnecessary equipment back there—not to mention all that additional weight and possible trunk space encroachment—but I sure would like that rear axle steering. WHY can that not be a stand alone option? Another pet peeve of mine, is that the only non-black interior color that isn’t “half black,” is the Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey. Why can’t they offer that very attractive Sienna Brown or even the Carmine Red or Silver Grey without all the surrounding black? The more things change, the more they remain the same.
05/21/2021 Update: 201- Black Leather/ 204- Sienna Brown & Black Leather/ 205- Macchiato Beige & Magma Grey Leather not available with H38-Silver Aluminum Fanned Walnut Wood
If anyone is looking for additional customizations, ask your dealer about the MANUFAKTUR Custom Order program.
It is now available for the new S Class.
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Originally Posted by Eaton
If anyone is looking for additional customizations, ask your dealer about the MANUFAKTUR Custom Order program.
It is now available for the new S Class.
Unless things have changed—which I highly doubt—getting a dealer to even admit that there is a Designo Manufaktur program is like pulling teeth. Trying to get them to give you details is just about impossible. But, let’s say you do get the details. Again, unless things have changed, the additional production time tacked onto the basic 12 to 16 week wait time for a Designo Manufaktur vehicle is usually another 12 to 16 weeks. Then, when they tell you the prices for these options, you better hope you just won the lottery. The cost is significantly more than what Porsche has been charging for their “Color to Sample” and “Interior to Sample” for decades now. Lastly, when you think about how long most folks keep new S Class cars, the whole thing starts to not make a lot of sense.
Unless things have changed—which I highly doubt—getting a dealer to even admit that there is a Designo Manufaktur program is like pulling teeth. Trying to get them to give you details is just about impossible. But, let’s say you do get the details. Again, unless things have changed, the additional production time tacked onto the basic 12 to 16 week wait time for a Designo Manufaktur vehicle is usually another 12 to 16 weeks. Then, when they tell you the prices for these options, you better hope you just won the lottery. The cost is significantly more than what Porsche has been charging for their “Color to Sample” and “Interior to Sample” for decades now. Lastly, when you think about how long most folks keep new S Class cars, the whole thing starts to not make a lot of sense.
I've followed your posts for a while now. While you weren't impressed with the Flying Spur's air suspension, it seems like that car is at least 80% of what you are looking for, especially given the buyback of your W222. If I had the means I'd be in a Wraith (Rolls of today is not Rolls of the 80's). If nothing else, that Flying Spur is a damn good looking car.
Originally Posted by Streamliner
Unless things have changed—which I highly doubt—getting a dealer to even admit that there is a Designo Manufaktur program is like pulling teeth. Trying to get them to give you details is just about impossible. But, let’s say you do get the details. Again, unless things have changed, the additional production time tacked onto the basic 12 to 16 week wait time for a Designo Manufaktur vehicle is usually another 12 to 16 weeks. Then, when they tell you the prices for these options, you better hope you just won the lottery. The cost is significantly more than what Porsche has been charging for their “Color to Sample” and “Interior to Sample” for decades now. Lastly, when you think about how long most folks keep new S Class cars, the whole thing starts to not make a lot of sense.
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
Originally Posted by Eaton
What did you try to get / what were you quoted?
It has been a few years now and I honestly don’t remember the details. I just remember that it would take forever and cost a bundle. Since I lease my S Class cars and replace them every 30 months or so, doing a Designo Manufaktur order just doesn’t make any sense, at least not for me.
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
Originally Posted by teksurv
I've followed your posts for a while now. While you weren't impressed with the Flying Spur's air suspension, it seems like that car is at least 80% of what you are looking for, especially given the buyback of your W222. If I had the means I'd be in a Wraith (Rolls of today is not Rolls of the 80's). If nothing else, that Flying Spur is a damn good looking car.
You are absolutely right. AND, Bentley has a new, optional suspension that looks very interesting. That said, and after much thought, I have decided that I just don’t want a Bentley or a Rolls and the attention that those cars draw. My wife and I are getting on in years and flashing wealth is not something we wish to do, especially while driving out of town. One positive thing about MB diluting their image with all of the A, B, & C Class vehicles, is that the S Class isn’t that recognizable to the masses these days, which is just fine with me.
Trying not to go political here, but in the beautiful, truly insane state of California that I live in, things have gone from bad to MUCH worse over the past year. Driving a fairly stealthy S Class is about as far as I can go, while still feeling comfortable driving out of the bubble of South Coastal Orange County that I live in. Driving something like a brand new Bentley, even just going to dinner in L.A. is like putting a target on your back these days. With the word out that “property” crime is OK—even CONDONED—in so many cities and not even policed these days, with even violent criminals getting off with a hand slap and California rushing to grant early release to thousands of convicted felons, we prefer to be noticed as little as possible. What a sad state of affairs.
You are absolutely right. AND, Bentley has a new, optional suspension that looks very interesting. That said, and after much thought, I have decided that I just don’t want a Bentley or a Rolls and the attention that those cars draw. My wife and I are getting on in years and flashing wealth is not something we wish to do, especially while driving out of town. One positive thing about MB diluting their image with all of the A, B, & C Class vehicles, is that the S Class isn’t that recognizable to the masses these days, which is just fine with me.
Trying not to go political here, but in the beautiful, truly insane state of California that I live in, things have gone from bad to MUCH worse over the past year. Driving a fairly stealthy S Class is about as far as I can go, while still feeling comfortable driving out of the bubble of South Coastal Orange County that I live in. Driving something like a brand new Bentley, even just going to dinner in L.A. is like putting a target on your back these days. With the word out that “property” crime is OK—even CONDONED—in so many cities and not even policed these days, with even violent criminals getting off with a hand slap and California rushing to grant early release to thousands of convicted felons, we prefer to be noticed as little as possible. What a sad state of affairs.
You are absolutely right. AND, Bentley has a new, optional suspension that looks very interesting. That said, and after much thought, I have decided that I just don’t want a Bentley or a Rolls and the attention that those cars draw. My wife and I are getting on in years and flashing wealth is not something we wish to do, especially while driving out of town. One positive thing about MB diluting their image with all of the A, B, & C Class vehicles, is that the S Class isn’t that recognizable to the masses these days, which is just fine with me.
Trying not to go political here, but in the beautiful, truly insane state of California that I live in, things have gone from bad to MUCH worse over the past year. Driving a fairly stealthy S Class is about as far as I can go, while still feeling comfortable driving out of the bubble of South Coastal Orange County that I live in. Driving something like a brand new Bentley, even just going to dinner in L.A. is like putting a target on your back these days. With the word out that “property” crime is OK—even CONDONED—in so many cities and not even policed these days, with even violent criminals getting off with a hand slap and California rushing to grant early release to thousands of convicted felons, we prefer to be noticed as little as possible. What a sad state of affairs.
I couldn't agree more with Streamliner on sad state of affairs and world we live in. I live in Texas and even here I have to constantly hear about cars I have. It's getting annoying to be honest.
My dad has had wraiths, ghosts, and now a dawn. People point and stare all day in certain neighborhoods. Beverly hills or something they're pretty common so it's not a big deal
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