The New 7-Series is Here to Battle the S-Class - If You Can Get Past the Front End!
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Ya but since everything that went on, the pandemic, chip shortage, weak Canadian currency, inflation and possibly recession things took a 360 turn. Canada always get the short-end of the stick when it comes to basically everything so that was the only thing going for it, but now we are back to the beginning and going towards the wrong side too, for example a W206 C 43 is much more expensive in Canada than the USA now, don't even talk about the C 63 S E Performance. Same goes with S-Class and margin is definitely higher for the S.
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Great point, couldn't agree more but was just curious what people think that's all otherwise yes for sure drive what you like.
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I've had an Audi A4 Quattro. It was a fine car. Right now hot to trot for a Taycan. But I was hot to trot for a 911 at one point and got back in my Mercedes and thought it was so much more car for the money so I didn't see the point. My friend had a M3 with a DSG. Didn't like it at all.. Been riding / driving behind the star for the last 60 plus years.
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I've had an Audi A4 Quattro. It was a fine car. Right now hot to trot for a Taycan. But I was hot to trot for a 911 at one point and got back in my Mercedes and thought it was so much more car for the money so I didn't see the point. My friend had a M3 with a DSG. Didn't like it at all.. Been riding / driving behind the star for the last 60 plus years.
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The way the S580 looks is so subtle. Yet every time I see one, I more and more appreciate how beautiful the design is. I liked it when I bought it and the styling continues to grow on me.
Mojave Silver is a timeless Benz colour. Haven’t seen it on the S580 yet…glad to hear it looks good.
Mojave Silver is a timeless Benz colour. Haven’t seen it on the S580 yet…glad to hear it looks good.
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The way the S580 looks is so subtle. Yet every time I see one, I more and more appreciate how beautiful the design is. I liked it when I bought it and the styling continues to grow on me.
Mojave Silver is a timeless Benz colour. Haven’t seen it on the S580 yet…glad to hear it looks good.
Mojave Silver is a timeless Benz colour. Haven’t seen it on the S580 yet…glad to hear it looks good.
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The way the S580 looks is so subtle. Yet every time I see one, I more and more appreciate how beautiful the design is. I liked it when I bought it and the styling continues to grow on me.
Mojave Silver is a timeless Benz colour. Haven’t seen it on the S580 yet…glad to hear it looks good.
Mojave Silver is a timeless Benz colour. Haven’t seen it on the S580 yet…glad to hear it looks good.
Unlike the 80% of all S classes that are either black or white (sorry, no offense).
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Originally Posted by Sonic Boom;[url=tel:8747652
8747652]My Mojave Silver V223 really turns heads. Turns mine too
Unlike the 80% of all S classes that are either black or white (sorry, no offense).
Unlike the 80% of all S classes that are either black or white (sorry, no offense).
For a 223 my choice would be between Mojave silver and the dark graphite.
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I saw one once at Wholefoods with the AMG package and it was a great looking car. Very elegant and sophisticated. These colors are also utterly practical as they don't show dirt easily... That said, personally I would end up picking a dark color again if we would get one.
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I can't recall (maybe before my time) that a BMW would ever be considered a poor mans Mercedes. BMW drivers wanted to be anything but a Mercedes driver; it was a step down in driving pleasure for them.
I used to curse BMW after our last 7 series experience (F02 750il). The M8 redeemed it all. While there are pros/cons with every brand, they did a lot of things right with that one and they are now on par with MB but are taking very different approaches to design/handling and luxury. I do look at them as equal level cars when it comes to the S-Class/7 series...
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While Mercedes was always the more expensive brand while growing up in Germany and ultimately the brand everyone would measure up against, the cars were very traditional and no fit for sporty driving. Smooth, comfy autobahn rockets that wouldn't like curvy roads. BMW's on the other hand were always considered the sport sedan selection. BMW's has always built the best six cylinder engines, had the best road feel, steering and manual transmissions.
I can't recall (maybe before my time) that a BMW would ever be considered a poor mans Mercedes. BMW drivers wanted to be anything but a Mercedes driver; it was a step down in driving pleasure for them.
I used to curse BMW after our last 7 series experience (F02 750il). The M8 redeemed it all. While there are pros/cons with every brand, they did a lot of things right with that one and they are now on par with MB but are taking very different approaches to design/handling and luxury. I do look at them as equal level cars when it comes to the S-Class/7 series...
I can't recall (maybe before my time) that a BMW would ever be considered a poor mans Mercedes. BMW drivers wanted to be anything but a Mercedes driver; it was a step down in driving pleasure for them.
I used to curse BMW after our last 7 series experience (F02 750il). The M8 redeemed it all. While there are pros/cons with every brand, they did a lot of things right with that one and they are now on par with MB but are taking very different approaches to design/handling and luxury. I do look at them as equal level cars when it comes to the S-Class/7 series...
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/c...it_why_do_you/
"I grew up when the BMW was clearly seen as the poor man's Mercedes. But brands change over time and I would put them on par in the US market these days."
This is during a period when Mercedes imported the 600. I think the principle difference is that at that time BMW's were not as substantial of a car. Given the choice I would have 10 times rather been in a Mercedes in an accident. As in the case of my father being broadsided at a traffic light and walking away with a couple of scratches.
As the reddit poster above stated BMW's have evolved significantly since the day my Dad made that comment.
Having said all that, I still remember moving a green over tan '72 2002 tii at the gas station I worked at in '73. It was definitely a desirable car.
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I'd have to see the gold in person, that's not a buy unseen color for me. It is on the other hand (any gold) a color I've never had so I'd be interested in sampling one just to say I've gone there and done that if I did like it.
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Mojave Silver. I can live with that on a daily basis.
