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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 07:56 AM
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I'm super excited that my first ever S-Class should be arriving at the dealership next week! I'm a bit of a car enthusiast and have owned lots (probably too many) cars in the past, but as I've gotten older comfort/luxury has taken first place in my list of priorities. *Funny note - when I went to the dealership to finalize numbers they actually had a brand new M5 sitting there trying to entice me away from my S-Class, but I've held firm!

I'm moving up from an E350 as I really couldn't stand the feel/sound of the four cylinder...

I love reading through all of the posts here, it gets me even more excited for the car to show up (had to trade with another dealership). My ask for this forum is, if you have any tips/tricks for new S Class owners, I'd love to hear them!

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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 08:03 AM
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New wheels, always a good feeling. Congrats!
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What a great Christmas/Hanukkah gift for yourself and your family. There is a lot of negativity on this forum about this, that, or the other thing when it comes to our cars, but there is also a lot of positives. Enjoy your new car!

I'll be interested to know if your new car has the DIGITAL LIGHTS feature enabled without having to be hacked. I recently drove an EQE while my car was in the shop; it had DIGITAL LIGHTS enabled.

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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 08:21 AM
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Congrats! Pics when it arrives.
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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Mem30306
What a great Christmas/Hanukkah gift for yourself and your family. There is a lot of negativity on this forum about this, that, or the other thing when it comes to our cars, but there is also a lot of positives. Enjoy your new car!

I'll be interested to know if your new car has the DIGITAL LIGHTS feature enabled without having to be hacked. I recently drove an EQE while my car was in the shop; it had DIGITAL LIGHTS enabled.
The light show, or actual matrix lighting?
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The light show, or actual matrix lighting?
Both!!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 09:36 AM
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Both!!!!
I'll definitely report back (with pictures) once I have it!
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Congrats. Heading to the dealer today to plop a downpayment on mine
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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 02:49 PM
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Congrats! I absolutely love mine! Had it a year now and aside from the 21" tire problems (I have all 4 new tires now...argh!) mine is a dream to own.
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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 03:22 PM
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Congrats! This is my fist S Class as well.
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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 03:22 PM
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Nice colors, OP. I went Moonlight white metallic over red. Should be here early January
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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 05:27 PM
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January? January! I'm going to suggest heavy drinking, it's always helped me in times of waiting for the new ride to show up. 🥴
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Old Dec 13, 2024 | 05:32 PM
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January? January! I'm going to suggest heavy drinking, it's always helped me in times of waiting for the new ride to show up. 🥴

lol. God gave me a lifetime allotment of alcohol to drink. I used it up 30 years ago......
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Old Dec 14, 2024 | 08:27 AM
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Congrats that is quite the upgrade. You will love the car. Great spec.

i also upgraded from an E class and I am not looking back. I went from a 2014 E550 to a 2024 S580.
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Old Dec 14, 2024 | 08:49 AM
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Congrats that is quite the upgrade. You will love the car. Great spec.

i also upgraded from an E class and I am not looking back. I went from a 2014 E550 to a 2024 S580.
Did you opt for rear wheel steer?
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Did you opt for rear wheel steer?
Yes rear wheel steer was a must for me. With the rear wheel steer it drives similar to my E class. I lucked out my car was actually a CPO. I bought it with like 2000 miles on it and it happened to have all the options I would have ordered.
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Originally Posted by Munich77
Yes rear wheel steer was a must for me. With the rear wheel steer it drives similar to my E class. I lucked out my car was actually a CPO. I bought it with like 2000 miles on it and it happened to have all the options I would have ordered.
Nice. Enjoy it!
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Did you opt for rear wheel steer?
Mine does not have rear steer, and I have driven them with rear steer. Its a great feature but I don't miss it. I'm used to driving big cars.
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Mine does not have rear steer, and I have driven them with rear steer. Its a great feature but I don't miss it. I'm used to driving big cars.
Mine won't have it either.
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I don’t have RWS either and for as long as this car is, it maneuvers just fine in close quarters for me.
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Congratulations looks like a beautiful spec. I’m glad you went with the 20 inch wheels. It’ll save you lots of grief!!
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