W223 S-Class chosen for HIDDEN TRAILS EXPEDITION
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W223 S-Class chosen for HIDDEN TRAILS EXPEDITION
Friends,
I have embarked on a 10,000 mile trek across rural USA and CANADA, exploring hidden trails and places with charm and beaty, that are off the beaten paths.
The S-Class has not disappointed thus far, and it's performance on all the various terrains from smooth concrete highways to rugged loose gravel trails is exceptional.
There are days I am in the car for as long as 14 hours, but try to average 6 hours driving per day. There have been few times where we had to raise the vehicle and make use of the "4 by 4" capabilities, but what a magnificently designed vehicle.
My mileage per gallon is off the charts!!! Canada speed limit of 80KM per hour ( I am driving the smaller rural highways) is translating to about 35 MPG.
Last leg of 300KM gulped just under 1/4 tank. Guess thats the benefit of driving under 55mph
ALSO - the self driving on the W223 is great !! It has managed to maintain autonomoy even on small roads with only a middle line between the lanes.
Check out the blog for some real cool places and trails the S580 has navigated like a champ!! USACANADATRIP.COM
Join me, as I trek "to places where no car has gone before" ;-)
USACANADATRIP.COM
one of the beautiful places
I have embarked on a 10,000 mile trek across rural USA and CANADA, exploring hidden trails and places with charm and beaty, that are off the beaten paths.
The S-Class has not disappointed thus far, and it's performance on all the various terrains from smooth concrete highways to rugged loose gravel trails is exceptional.
There are days I am in the car for as long as 14 hours, but try to average 6 hours driving per day. There have been few times where we had to raise the vehicle and make use of the "4 by 4" capabilities, but what a magnificently designed vehicle.
My mileage per gallon is off the charts!!! Canada speed limit of 80KM per hour ( I am driving the smaller rural highways) is translating to about 35 MPG.
Last leg of 300KM gulped just under 1/4 tank. Guess thats the benefit of driving under 55mph
ALSO - the self driving on the W223 is great !! It has managed to maintain autonomoy even on small roads with only a middle line between the lanes.
Check out the blog for some real cool places and trails the S580 has navigated like a champ!! USACANADATRIP.COM
Join me, as I trek "to places where no car has gone before" ;-)
USACANADATRIP.COM
one of the beautiful places
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Friends,
I have embarked on a 10,000 mile trek across rural USA and CANADA, exploring hidden trails and places with charm and beaty, that are off the beaten paths.
The S-Class has not disappointed thus far, and it's performance on all the various terrains from smooth concrete highways to rugged loose gravel trails is exceptional.
There are days I am in the car for as long as 14 hours, but try to average 6 hours driving per day. There have been few times where we had to raise the vehicle and make use of the "4 by 4" capabilities, but what a magnificently designed vehicle.
My mileage per gallon is off the charts!!! Canada speed limit of 80KM per hour ( I am driving the smaller rural highways) is translating to about 35 MPG.
Last leg of 300KM gulped just under 1/4 tank. Guess thats the benefit of driving under 55mph
ALSO - the self driving on the W223 is great !! It has managed to maintain autonomoy even on small roads with only a middle line between the lanes.
Check out the blog for some real cool places and trails the S580 has navigated like a champ!! USACANADATRIP.COM
Join me, as I trek "to places where no car has gone before" ;-)
USACANADATRIP.COM
one of the beautiful places
I have embarked on a 10,000 mile trek across rural USA and CANADA, exploring hidden trails and places with charm and beaty, that are off the beaten paths.
The S-Class has not disappointed thus far, and it's performance on all the various terrains from smooth concrete highways to rugged loose gravel trails is exceptional.
There are days I am in the car for as long as 14 hours, but try to average 6 hours driving per day. There have been few times where we had to raise the vehicle and make use of the "4 by 4" capabilities, but what a magnificently designed vehicle.
My mileage per gallon is off the charts!!! Canada speed limit of 80KM per hour ( I am driving the smaller rural highways) is translating to about 35 MPG.
Last leg of 300KM gulped just under 1/4 tank. Guess thats the benefit of driving under 55mph
ALSO - the self driving on the W223 is great !! It has managed to maintain autonomoy even on small roads with only a middle line between the lanes.
Check out the blog for some real cool places and trails the S580 has navigated like a champ!! USACANADATRIP.COM
Join me, as I trek "to places where no car has gone before" ;-)
USACANADATRIP.COM
one of the beautiful places
I just got back from months abroad in the EU and one drive in my S-Class allowed me to remember what I love most about the vehicle. My two hour drive from the airport was smooth and seamless, the massage seats helped my back after my long flight, and it was great to drive with the windows down and have the music on again. Even with my lead foot I can also get close to 30MPG despite having a powerful V8 under the hood. It definitely is one of my favorite cars I've owned, even if it doesn't follow my usual route of being on the sportier side.
The Night Package on 23's finally blacks out the window trim so I imagine his is stock.
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Looks like a fun trip. Keep us updated on your journey!
I just got back from months abroad in the EU and one drive in my S-Class allowed me to remember what I love most about the vehicle. My two hour drive from the airport was smooth and seamless, the massage seats helped my back after my long flight, and it was great to drive with the windows down and have the music on again. Even with my lead foot I can also get close to 30MPG despite having a powerful V8 under the hood. It definitely is one of my favorite cars I've owned, even if it doesn't follow my usual route of being on the sportier side.
The Night Package on 23's finally blacks out the window trim so I imagine his is stock.
I just got back from months abroad in the EU and one drive in my S-Class allowed me to remember what I love most about the vehicle. My two hour drive from the airport was smooth and seamless, the massage seats helped my back after my long flight, and it was great to drive with the windows down and have the music on again. Even with my lead foot I can also get close to 30MPG despite having a powerful V8 under the hood. It definitely is one of my favorite cars I've owned, even if it doesn't follow my usual route of being on the sportier side.
The Night Package on 23's finally blacks out the window trim so I imagine his is stock.
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Totally cool! Super jealous of your journey. You definitely picked the right car though. No better car for a 10k mile road trip than an S class!
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Looks like a fun trip. Keep us updated on your journey!
I just got back from months abroad in the EU and one drive in my S-Class allowed me to remember what I love most about the vehicle. My two hour drive from the airport was smooth and seamless, the massage seats helped my back after my long flight, and it was great to drive with the windows down and have the music on again. Even with my lead foot I can also get close to 30MPG despite having a powerful V8 under the hood. It definitely is one of my favorite cars I've owned, even if it doesn't follow my usual route of being on the sportier side.
The Night Package on 23's finally blacks out the window trim so I imagine his is stock.
I just got back from months abroad in the EU and one drive in my S-Class allowed me to remember what I love most about the vehicle. My two hour drive from the airport was smooth and seamless, the massage seats helped my back after my long flight, and it was great to drive with the windows down and have the music on again. Even with my lead foot I can also get close to 30MPG despite having a powerful V8 under the hood. It definitely is one of my favorite cars I've owned, even if it doesn't follow my usual route of being on the sportier side.
The Night Package on 23's finally blacks out the window trim so I imagine his is stock.
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Wow the website and details of the day by day activities are awesome man. You really packed a lot of stuff into the car as well as the trip. I'm still going through it all but wow!
Are those butter sandwiches??
Are those butter sandwiches??