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I dont see what the big deal is with solid axles. Yeah they are tougher, and they have a large suspension travel range...but the new Land Rover is mighty tough, and they have more than enough suspension travle to conquer at least moderate rock hopping.
Still wouldnt mind taking a G500 offroad though
I am sure the new RR is pretty capable off-road. I am sure it rides better than a G-class on the road. So for most folks it is more suited to their needs.
I have made many trips off-road in my G's. The coil sprung live axles with front and rear factory lockers make it nearly unstoppable. I like the more extreme trails, I enjoy the challenge. My 320 got a spring lift this year. It will be fully fortified by next spring with larger tires, custom bumpers, winch etc. I am pretty serious about the use of these trucks.
In the snow the new G500 should excell. It has full time four wheel drive plus a four wheel traction control system similar to the ML and an electronic stability program to prevent spins and loss of directional control. That along with its nearly 3-ton wieght make it a great snow machine. I am not sure how ind susp and LSD could improve on this.
We should also stay away from the Jeep thing. I agree with you. The best feature on a Jeep is its price, they are really just disposable toys IMO. Their fans however are much more rabid than even the Caddilac fans seen here.
I have some off-road pics of my G at http://homepage.mac.com/bwinterholm
The A/C should freeze you right out of the car, something is amiss.
Bad AM reception is likely to be one of the connectors leading from the window antenna, or the amplifier. Neither requires the window itself to be replaced or dismantled. Sounds like you need to find a competent dealer.
V8s under 5 liters of displacement will still be available elsewhere, but whether or not they will be offered in the US market is another question entirely. There is the perception that the only thing that matters here is power, power, and more power...
"...while the base model S-Class is now the S350 thanks to a new 3.7-liter 240hp V6..."
does this only apply to European models, not US?? And only a V-6 now???
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Also, i agree that if they bring the S350 over to the USA, it would grab a lot more potential customers from the LS430 Ultra Lux, and maybe even the 745i.
As for paying $68,000 for an E-class, in my opinion, i would get a new LS430 then, or maybe wait for the 2003 S350.
Just make sure the dealers stock a fresh supply of authentic S600 badges, as well as badge adhesive, and badge removing chemicals. Im sure those would sell just as fast as the S350 would.
No, Mercedes is not watering-down their marque! Not a chance! What a joke.
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Anything else to consider on buying a used S would be appreciated.
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Will they ever change it to A DAIMLER-CHRYSLER PRODUCT? i hope they don't
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Is there an online link anywhere for that article?
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http://www.autoextremist.com/page6.shtml#table
the buzz on the street is that many owners of the current S-Class are either trading in early, or terminating their leases to get out of them. The most common complaint is that the current model has been "neutered" by being stripped of any character that makes it a Mercedes. As one person was quoted saying:
"If I had wanted a Lexus I would have gone to the Lexus dealer and bought one. I've owned Mercedes for 15 years, but that one was my last."
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I went last week on a trip to Lexus, and they ofcourse, said that there would not be a LS500 , or they hadn't heard any news about it (they said that about the LS430), so, that must mean yes.