One showed up in Durham and the dealer called me and said my wagon had arrived....He then called me back 2 hours later and said it was someone else's and mine is still on a train somewhere.

He sent me pics...It's a very nice setup. This one that came spec'd with CCB's but I don't think it was supposed to be. Lucky guy/gal.

 

There is a final edition wagon at Mercedes Benz of Cincinnati near me...I walked by and looked at it when I was ordering a piece of door trim I need. I think they are asking $170k+ for it. The trim piece on the passenger door just below the window was popped out of place...sorta need to figure those things out if you want $170k for a car...

 

New wagon design released. Well done. Clean. We need a non off-road version in the US. It will sell. Still heinous fake exhaust tips (people should lose their jobs) but I'm digging most everything else. Wonder how it drives?
Another video. Going all-in on W213 AMG refresh steering wheel design. (How horrendous is the current off-road wagon steering wheel?)

And one more, providing the best content and gorgeous b-roll.



No rear-wheel steering is a miss. I'd take mine in 6-cylinder diesel but that'll never make it to the US. Diesel plug-in hybrid may prove to be the best power train ever.

S214 makes out S213s look like antiques ?. What's amazing is the former is a bit larger in size but looks smaller. Certainly more aerodynamic.

All kidding aside, ours are no slouches. Many things much better, especially the hand-built V8.

 

Nice, I like it. Super smooth body work. I especially like the rear shoulder line, gives it an aggressive look on the rear quarters.

Also really liking the laid-back angle and taper of the rear.

I'm still not a fan of the taillights, but I think they did an overall outstanding job on the redesign.

 

The amount of eye candy in the interior is impressive. The sound system will now vibrate the seats. Too bad that we'll not see this in the US except as an AT.

 

It’s definitely appealing design wise, that’s its strength. But plenty of negatives:
No RWS?
Interior is a mixed bag especially the “digital” vent system and a “selfie camera.”
And of course, no V8 engines. They can keep their three litre inline six and shove it you know where.

 

It really is. The interior in video makes me feel like being in a fancy modern office building. It does give a feel.

At first I wasn't crazy about the new interior design language but the shock is over and now I like it, lol.

 

I love the side crease is back
looks great
If non all terrain come to Canada we still have an upgrade path.

4D sound! My 2023 has zero-D lol

Love it so far, can’t wait for the AMG drivetrain reveal.

 

Thanks for posting. I'm not a fan of the new light design or the grill.

Curiously, while I was watching the videos, I learned that the B-pillars have air vents! I had overlooked this in my wagon because the interior is covered in Dynamica and the vents are also dark grey! However, the 2021 Owner's Manual did not call out that feature being present. I found that they had been shut all of this time!

 

I wonder who will be the first one to vinyl wrap the black trim around the grille to color-match the car.

 

This is great, surprise features are awesome!

 

Yeh that's my least favorite element but at least it all flows nicely and camera is where it should be.

 

https://www.roadandtrack.com/photos/...-wagon-photos/

 

For the W213/S213, B-pillar rear air vents are only on cars with optional rear AC. Won't find them on FE cars...

 

I confirmed that the vents were operational and not dummies. Silly me for not noticing.

 

I only noticed in my W212 when taking pictures of the interior. They really hide in the Alacantara.
I also didn't know that Park Assist would parallel park for me until 3 years into ownership.

 

Well executed CKM Performance Panamericana front grille on this S212 currently up for auction.






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Hey everyone,
So my wagon has arrived at the dealership and about take possession. The PPF from the dealer was 3M which I wasn't crazy about so I got in touch with a local dealer of STek. My wagon is Black (not obsidian).

Question is Matte Satin it out or keep it glossy??

 

Old school is my vote. Timeless. Black is perfection, don't mess with it.

Or simply ask yourself what the trendy YouTuber would do, and do the opposite.

Love the Stek.

 

I vote glossy

 

Another glossy vote here. Plus it looks sooooo good at night.

MB #040 Black is the best black of all manufacturers IMO.

 

btw, which shop are you going with for the STEK film. My understanding is the STEK brand distribution rights had ceased to exist as Xpel bought out the brand's territorial rights in Canada.

I myself called many GTA shops as well as nobody seem to have it unless they are to order this film from the US distributor and the shop will simply add the costs onto the job.

 

Pureauto out of Mississauga. He gets the STek from Seattle I believe. I’ll know more later on in the week

 

I wonder who that trendy YouTuber might be

 

Thanks will give them a call.