crabman

I wont mention any names but another poster here (wink wink) says it's possible to get decent pricing on factory wheels here ----> https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/

Assuming you did that I've also heard it mentioned you could nab some 10 degree action with a little coding. Not that I'm in any way suggesting you should do any of that... *whistles tunelessly*

Fried Chicken

Wait what?! First three months??

rw594

Yes, if he's lucky. I blew up both of my right-hand 21s within 2 months - on the first sizable pothole I encountered out of town.

If one lives in a particularly remote part of town, I wouldn't be surprised if a tire blew up the moment the car gets out of dealer's parting lot...

Ormond2004

My last Mercedes had ABC, and had a beautiful ride. I usually buy out of inventory. It’s not easy finding a loaded S with 19” wheels. After reading this topic, I’ll skip e-active body control. Thank you all for the information.

B Hash

I was just wondering how u can look for a used s580 with certain options. I am currently looking for an amg line s580 with at least the burmester 4d system and hope fully EABC. If someone can help me with so I can narrow down my search that would be great.
thank you

Streamliner

The problem is that listing the options on a website is left to human beings and for the most part, they are lazy. In addition, with certain options, it can be very difficult to determine if a car has them or not without someone knowing specifically what to look for. You can try decoding a VIN, but that can be very time consuming.

On the subject of EABC: DON’T DO IT! I had a brand new 2022 S580 with EABC and it was truly HORRIBLE! I have had a new W221 with ABC and three new W222’s with MBC and they were all magnificent. The EABC car was absolutely terrible and I highly recommend that nobody go for a car with it. The 4D Audio, by the way, is just wonderful.

B Hash

Yeah honestly the looks of the 4d audio is enough to sell me on it. I can’t imagine how good the quality is.

what is decoding a vin?
Also why was your experience with EABC to bad?

Streamliner

The VIN is the Vehicle Identification Number that all vehicles have. There are websites out there—usually by brand—that will decode the number, showing the content of how the vehicle was built. It can be confusing, as everything is in there, including a lot of useless information.

My EABC equipped S580 had very “annoying” ride quality. When hitting a road imperfection, it felt like each wheel reacted multiple times, giving the car a “nervous” feeling. I truly hated the ride quality in that car. I have driven regular, AirMatic equipped S580’s and felt they rode much better.