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However, the BMW is taking a huge risk with the styling, IMO. What is with that Rolls Royce style rear end. Sideways, the car looks more like an Audi than a Bimmer.
Anyway, although being a die hard S Class fan, it is interesting for me to know more about this new flagship sedan.
Drew
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Sorry to say, but I am dissappointed in the Intelligence system. They just did not see it coming. The US is a symbol of the untouchable freedom and peace. i just can not imagin the consequences in the world order.
My ehart goes to all the victims. I also appeal to all not to hate the person next to you just because they are foreigners, and think that all foreigners are enemies. I was shocked to see arabic people get threats in my community. They did not want this anymore that did we.
If anyone has seen any good websites talking about this new model, please let me know.
http://mbspy.bacosys.be/200163amg.htm
Also, I hope that everyone is all right after yesterdays events. I live in New Jersey and I saw the towers from a hill in my town. This was a horrible act and I hope that whoever did this pays the price.
M
Anyway, these are my two cents in this car. I can only dream as to what the actual thing will be like.
M
As for the S55, it runs around 100K, the S63 will probably run around 140K. These prices will seperate the two enough to where they will not be stepping on each others toes.
I always thought that dualband meant it has both analog and digital platforms and a triband included use in European signals. Am I wrong?
Also, someone had stated a price of $1100 in a earlier post for the "star-tac." I was quoted $2500 for the star tac. What gives? Is this the price without trading in the analog phone? If anyone has researched this and has part #'s or a dealer that knows anything please reply.
Thanks in advance!
There are 3 types of commonly used cellular phones: CDMA, TDMA, GSM.
Within the CDMA & TDMA phones, there are 3 groups:
1. analog only
2. dual-mode - analog & digital (800MHz)
3 tri-mode - analog, digital 800MHz, 1900 MHz.
The 1999 MB phones (star-tac) and before are analog only, 2000 (digital star-tac) dual mode, 2001 (timeport) tri-mode. Rumor is that for the 2002 models, it'll come with the V60.
Tri-mode will give you the best reception.
The biggest advantage of dual-mode phones over analog phones is the improved battery life. Digital calls use much less battery than analog calls, a concern if your MB phone is portable. Digital calls are usually cheaper too and caller ID is only available on the digital network.
On your MB, you should try to order the tri-mode Timeport for the best reception as well as the best integration between the phone and the car. With the Timeport on a current MB model, if you have caller ID, the incoming phone number will appear on your dash.
The CDMA & TDMA tri-MODE phones are not to be confused with the GSM tri-BAND phones. GSM runs on 3 bands, 900/1800 - used in Europe and Asia, and 1900 - North America.
The tri-BAND GSM phones can operate on all 900/1800/1900 bands but MB USA & Canada only offer CDMA or TDMA Motorola phones for their cars in North America. If you order the CDMA version of the MB Timeport, you get a 3 color display while the TDMA Timeport does not have color.
The MB phone, while totally expensive, is actually worthwhile in my opinion on a current model. The system will automatically mute your stereo when a call comes in and you don't have to worry about the handsfree wire tangled with the seatbelt, or having another car kit for charging. If you want to save a few hundred bucks, order without the $500 voice recognition. However, I'm not sure the year of the MB you have and whether you can actually retro fit the tri-band phone in it.
The US regulations would have a hard time to allow such technology in the American S-classes, as it will be perceived as a distraction to the drivers that would cause accidents. But boy, wouldn't it be imressive?!!
If so, price / how / from whom -let me know.
(2) I am considering adding an extended warranty.
Does anyone have any advice?
What companies and what experience?
(Anyone had experience with "Wynns" or "Great Lakes" ?)
These are great cars and I am always interested in keeping them first class and when I can improve them.
Thanks !
Christchurch
robert
Robert and I recently returned from a German Auto Tour to the Mercedes and AMG factory along with the Frankfurt Auto Show. We saw the new SL500 which I love, but admit they made a few cheapo interior choices (the plastic shroud over the speedo will hopefully be covered in leather for the US as it is in the SL55 shown at the show). The people at the AMG factory couldn't be bothered to give us the time of day, which indicates their priority is on making cars and not new customers. Driving on the Autobahn with Robert at the wheel of an A-Class at 190 kilometers/hour was a real treat.
We also saw some of the new E-Classes and CLK's roaming around the factory and they seemes a little too rounded for my taste. As soon as I returned to the US I ran out and bought a car with ABC (CL500) because I was so impressed with the S-Class I drove on the Autobahn with this feature. I hope I don't have any of the problems reported here. I don't expect that the Continental tires that came with this vehicle will last long and will happily switch them over to Michelin Pilots in the next 10,000 miles.
Any drawbacks to this trade you can think of, money issues aside? Would be giving up 4Matic, ESP, and TeleAid, but not sure how much they'd be missed. I think the S500's weight and ASR should make it perform well enough in the limited winter we have here in Missouri.
Appreciate your input.
I absolutely love its room and road worthiness.
I like you chose it over the E class because I wanted absolute safety, size and road presence.
I think that once you own one you will be a true believer in this S class as The True Classic Mercedes Experience !
Christchurch
I'll post that pic of the CLK, I got the pics back a couple days ago.
To all I wish a Gutfahrt,
Robert
Sally
Hey Robert, tell your Dad he needs to get that CL55, it is head and shoulders above the E-55 in terms of quality. He is a mature guy like me and will appreciate the ride more.
I was upset too about MB's penny pinching tactics too. I believe all these "small" things will help erode MB's competitive edge.
Anyway, I was quoted by my dealer that it would cost $150 per CD. He then talked me into buying the new kit that includes 11 CDs (9 CDs for US & 2 CDs for Canada) for $300.
As much as I love driving my S500. I gave this round on Navigation System to Lexus430.
IT could have been the Brabus Version of the S-Class.
The grill, i have to say was unique, in that it made the Benz sedan look like a coupe. The standard S class grille with the 4 inch star in the middle looked as if factory-made, and looked extremely nice. I only wish the three pointed star was a little bigger. Atop the grille, where the traditional star usually sits, was just the mercedes emblem that you would find in the same spot at the CL coupe, since the stick-up star was deleted. The tires were chrome, AMG i believe, thin five spoke, really huge, with very low profile tires. While the tires looked the nicest I ad ever seen, I am doubtful as to the sacrifice in the ride.
Thanks Steven
Waiting for responses, Thank you!
M
However, as you said, there is no way to understand what they are thinking. They might have the 63s as "special" models which may be offered just to high heeled buyers in europe.
M
0-60 mph in 4.7 sec (Auto, Motor und Sport, August 2000). The superchrged V8 of the SL55 AMG that will be offered here Will not lack anything in performance, if not exceed it hence the more advanced chasis.
As far as a SL63Kompressor goes, should they be in the mood enough to make, that would be a real monster, that would have the Maranelos, and Vipers for lunch any time
M
Definatly a fun cheap (looking at it in one way) car!
r
Somehow, these BMW have made it in my list of preferred cars, which was previously dominated almost excluisvely by MB. I know I would never exchange the CLK for a 3 series coupe, is it is far better, even now in my mind, but I would take a 3 series sedan over a c-class with little doubt. Again, I never thought the day would come.
So, Mercedes, show us what your cars are really capable of in a website named, lets say, www.mercedesfilms.com, where we can see some AMG products kicking some chasing terrorists' buts
Also, I really think Mercedes should do something like what BMW did with the BMW Films, or something else, but I do think those films are really well made.
hey Drew, long time no chat...this is off topic but my wife just told me about a fun offroading experience in the ML this summer...when picking up kid from girl scout camp she went down a "road" to where the girls were and when she got to the bottom the people were like *You DROVE down here #?#?!@ What are you, crazy?" She picked up our daughter, hit Low Range, and drove right back up this dirt hill...said it was no big deal. Rock on MB!