Favourite S Class Generation?

[rotary83]

Reasons why that particular model?

[Stu R]

W140. It looks like absolute diplomatic porn.

In terms of which I'd most like to own however, a W221 shape S55 AMG with most of the options ticked. I could sit on the most infinitely boring and characterless stretch of road for days and not get fed up with it.

[JAGS]

W126.
Totally bulletproof build quality and timeless looks. Classic and modern at the same time.

Agree on the W221 thing though! I have a fully specced LWB model S320 CDI and would never get bored of it. Awesome place to be when mile munching.

[Chordiant]

W140

Built like a tank. Over-engineered. Cost more to build than could be sold for.

[richard300]

A W126 560SEL in BlueBlack Metalic with the contrasting bumpers and door trims, sitting on a set of 'period' 17" Lorinser wheels would be in my dream garage....

[XB70]

I would have to say the W140 too.

There is just a certain 'something' when you get into it unlike the later W220 which felt 'cheap' even though it was actually very well put together (as an aside, I could not believe how rubbish the trim and feel of the new Lexus GS was like at Geneva Show).

I feel a need to be standing out the sunroof of the W140 when driving, shouting commands of "Traverse left...sorry, turn left" to the driver

[rotary83]

thanks guys - seems like we have two clear favourites emerging amongst the past models ...

[Prince Jefri]

[braddo]

The W109(?) from the 60s is my favourite, specifically the 300SEL 6.3.

But this is second:

richard300 said:

A W126 560SEL in BlueBlack Metalic with the contrasting bumpers and door trims, sitting on a set of 'period' 17" Lorinser wheels would be in my dream garage....

[tog]

I have a W126, but prefer the style of the W116. Lighter and airier looking, and just a bit more elegant. Ideally with the 6.9 engine of course...

[richard300]

richard300 said:

A W126 560SEL in BlueBlack Metalic with the contrasting bumpers and door trims, sitting on a set of 'period' 17" Lorinser wheels would be in my dream garage....

Although i could probably live with this......

[BigBen]

I like all of them, however the W140 is my favourite closely followed by the W126

I also really like the current S-Class, seems to be a return to form, but found some of the switchgear felt a little cheap compared to my W140, in particular the electric seat switches felt like they belonged on a matsui hi-fi.

Ben

[XB70]

BigBen said:

I like all of them, however the W140 is my favourite closely followed by the W126

I also really like the current S-Class, seems to be a return to form, but found some of the switchgear felt a little cheap compared to my W140, in particular the electric seat switches felt like they belonged on a matsui hi-fi.

Ben

They look like the chrome rubbish you would get in 1980's Nissans. They also look like they were design for a different car as they don't match the inside at all.

[somnv]

Got the be the W126 for me, followed VERY closely by the W116. The W116 seem to sort of be the forgotten S-class, but such a stunning car!

I find the W140 is a bit too "fat", and not as elegant as previous models IMO, though probably nicer to drive I would imagine. Still a nice car though.

I don't really care for the newer ones!

[EarlOfHazard]

I must say the W140 - it's the only S Class that I've driven, and I think they offer superb value for money, well initial purchase price anyway. Servicing and running cost still high.

Although I have been in a W126 Carat Duchatelet - which was nice.

[Johnboy Mac]

Any W116/126 or 140.
On a budget I'd opt for a W126 500SE. Otherwise if costs in general are not an issue it would have to be W116 450SEL 6.9 or a W140 V12. Still a good, a well spec'ed W126 300SE should not be sniffed at.

[ClaphamGT3]

I would go for either a W116 450SEl 6.9 ( a permenant fixture in my 10-car fantasy garage), a W126 500SE or, if I wanted a daily driver, a W220. I had one of these for 4 years and it was just awesome and achingly beautiful to look at