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18-05-2013, 06:27 PM
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I was correct - AGAIN
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Pics of W222 and superseded W221 model to show how they differ.
http://www.carscoops.com/2013/05/we-...z-s-class.html |
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18-05-2013, 06:47 PM
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18-05-2013, 07:30 PM
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In some photos the old one looks dated already.
But I still prefer it over the new. S class V12tt would be a great barge to drive. |
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18-05-2013, 08:02 PM
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Thank God they got rid of the wheel arch flares.
Looks great. |
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18-05-2013, 08:15 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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I really like it..!!
The new lines around the boot look good.. Quite sleek really..
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19-05-2013, 11:00 AM
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Old one = fugly
New one = also fugly BMW does it so much better.
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19-05-2013, 11:09 AM
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19-05-2013, 11:14 AM
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 7 Series ugh!Like the car but I'm still not a big fan of having an LCD replace gauges. Tech gear is phenomenal though and I can't wait for the extended LWB. |
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19-05-2013, 03:38 PM
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Definitly evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
Last edited by Rodge; 19-05-2013 at 03:45 PM. |
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23-05-2013, 04:21 PM
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I love the new W222 S class, yes evolutionary on the skin but takes the classiness to a new level.
Underneath though.....that's a whole new kettle of fish. http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/15/2...lass-revealed/ just have a look at the changes (a long list) in the link above.
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23-05-2013, 04:24 PM
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23-05-2013, 04:26 PM
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Oh and on a serious note...it's yet another stunning, inoffensive design from Benz.
Kudos!
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23-05-2013, 05:02 PM
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Lovely car but costs half as much as my house... once landed and registered etc.
The w221 does look slightly dated side by side.
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23-05-2013, 05:04 PM
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I love that Benz tends to EVOLVE over time, as opposed to them bringing out some bizarre new look in the name of progress.
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23-05-2013, 08:18 PM
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I can't wait to see the car in the flesh now, it will be interesting to compare it to the Bentley Flying Spur.
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27-05-2013, 05:24 PM
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I was correct - AGAIN
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They have only released the details of the lower spec W222 S-class models. I am waiting for the details of the high end models which will replace the failed (great cars but WTF is a) Maybach models.
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11-07-2013, 12:15 AM
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I was correct - AGAIN
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Local test of the new über Mercedes. These are 'only' the entry level models with the V12 and AMG models still to come.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/241055/2...-class-review/ |
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11-07-2013, 08:11 AM
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a saying thats been around a while, 'if you want to know what tech cars will have in 20yrs, look at the current S class'.
probably still rings true |
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11-07-2013, 10:51 AM
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If you want to experience the true meaning of what is meant by the words "savage depreciation" buy one of these cars brand new. You'll get a lesson you never dreamed was possible in your worst nightmare.
Don't buy a diesel one either. Really unless you earn more per annum than the cost of the only model worth buying, the S 500, and are entirely sure you'll continue to earn $400,000 plus for the next 10 years do yourself a huge favour and give the dream of owning one of these a miss. They're arn't the rock star cars people think they are and are really only worth about half what they ask for them down-under in Australia or N.Z. M Benz are shafting Aussie and Kiwi buyers. Disclosure - Own a W221 diesel. Not worth selling as resale is an absolute bloody shocker. Last edited by Rodge; 11-07-2013 at 10:59 AM. |
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11-07-2013, 11:20 AM
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11-07-2013, 01:17 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKJ41kOghH8 It's a dream car of mine. One day, if I ever win lotto, the new S-class might be on the shopping list.
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W222 S-class Mercedes Benz unveiled
Re: W222 S-class Mercedes Benz unveiled
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