RE: New S-Class - hit or miss?
Discussion
lfp78 said:
It's always nice to have a sneak preview of what I'll be driving in 15 years time...
Shame someone left the back of the prototype clay model too close to a radiator, but then I've come to accept that future S-classes will never compare to the glorious W140 or W126.
I expect I'll get used to it's wrinkled droopy arse over the next decade-and-a-half, much like I got used to the googly-eyed W210 I currently slob about in, but hated when it came out in '96.
You can get used to a w210, but it's not a handsome looking car! I've had several over the years, and never once thought "this looks good".Shame someone left the back of the prototype clay model too close to a radiator, but then I've come to accept that future S-classes will never compare to the glorious W140 or W126.
I expect I'll get used to it's wrinkled droopy arse over the next decade-and-a-half, much like I got used to the googly-eyed W210 I currently slob about in, but hated when it came out in '96.
W124, however, different kettle of fish.
mrclav said:
So you honestly think the Accord looks more similar than Mercedes' own coupe version of the same car? Interesting. Ironically, that Honda is a handsome car too IMO.
Agreed with your CL post and this one- I quite like it. In the same way that I like the Legend, especially if it's this one... may be an insight into what the Brabus/AMG versions could look like...
LooneyTunes said:
I like that. Much more than the old one in fact (the bulbous arches stood out too much).
bFox- said:
As a result, what the hell is a 4 cylinder diesel doing in the engine lineup?
It's a diesel hybrid. Some people will want the low CO2/green credentials.
ks! An S Class shouldn't have less than 6 cylinders, whether it be a petrol or diesel engine.If you're that bothered about the green credentails, buy an E200 CDI!
LooneyTunes said:
I like that. Much more than the old one in fact (the bulbous arches stood out too much).
Also I have read somewhere that cars with more than 4 cylinders are taxed very heavily in China. It would not be surprising to see 4 cylinder diesel hybrids appearing in more and more vehicles in the next few years.Fox- said:
As a result, what the hell is a 4 cylinder diesel doing in the engine lineup?
It's a diesel hybrid. Some people will want the low CO2/green credentials.Fox- said:
The S Class is the worlds finest luxury car. The choice of those who require, at a sub Bentley level, the ultimate in luxury and are prepared to pay the not inconsiderable price in order to acheive this.
I'm sure you're right, but it does sound a bit like "M&S makes the world's finest suits for those who require, at sub-Savile Row level, the ultimate in luxury"...I think it looks rather nice actually. Like someone else pointed out it's like they've evolved the current CL into a saloon format. The instrument binacle takes a bit of getting used to but the general interior design is very nice. I'm sure it won't be long before lowlier cars start getting large displays in a similar fashion. I'm reliably informed that the responsiveness, framerate and resolution of the new system is just on another level compared to anything else out there. It'll make the systems in the Jag look seriously out of date.
It seems like the "done thing" is to utterly pan a significant car lauch these days.
I'll have an S500 in my lottery garage to keep the C63 company.
It seems like the "done thing" is to utterly pan a significant car lauch these days.
I'll have an S500 in my lottery garage to keep the C63 company.
davepoth said:
I had it on my Triumph Dolomite - a Night dimming relay that reduced the voltage to the brake lights when the headlights were on. Subsequently removed from production because the lights were stupidly dim anyway. I agree it should have made its way back into production; either that or PEOPLE SHOULD LEARN TO USE THEIR fkING HANDBRAKE AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS.
Ahem.
Durrrr kING HANDBRAKE AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS.Ahem.
1/ Welcome to 2013 !
2/ Such cars have automatic gearboxes and it is quite normal to stop at traffic lights and keep the brakes on unless you want to creep into the car in front ...
3/ Stop start tech. also means squeezing the brake pedal at traffic lights, junctions etc. to activate it even on a car with a manual 'box.
well, i have to say that is truly awful.. i loved the current version until they changed the rear lights - i thought the colour strip through the lights looked really good.
IMHO Mercedes seem to have some teenager working on rear light clusters and dashboards at the moment, - i would go as far as saying the dashboard guy is a teenager from america who they picked up cheap from the chrysler de-merger - no real look of quality at all.
This dashboard just looks like a slab of plastic fake wood bolted in (just like the last cls looked when specced in cheap wood finish)
As much as it hurts me to say it - as a Merc driver for a long time - I would struggle to buy one of the current crop - I am veering towards the dreaded Audi !
IMHO Mercedes seem to have some teenager working on rear light clusters and dashboards at the moment, - i would go as far as saying the dashboard guy is a teenager from america who they picked up cheap from the chrysler de-merger - no real look of quality at all.
This dashboard just looks like a slab of plastic fake wood bolted in (just like the last cls looked when specced in cheap wood finish)
As much as it hurts me to say it - as a Merc driver for a long time - I would struggle to buy one of the current crop - I am veering towards the dreaded Audi !
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