Mercedes S550
05-17-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rollee' post='283811' date='May 17 2006, 03:13 PM
to be fair, as much as i adore BMW and the mighty 7. i have to say the new S is on a league of its own. Very very well done.
If my richie rich (daddy/cousin/neighbour/uncle/lottery winner joe age 60+) is going to buy his grocery getter, for sure it is going to be a merc, specifically the S.
this specific market for the S will not consider a bimmer.
all fairness, Dr. Panke agreed that we operate in the same market segment each with its unique offerings. in the end its the consumer who has the gain in variety of whats being offered.
its all good.
my vote is on the 7.....
If my richie rich (daddy/cousin/neighbour/uncle/lottery winner joe age 60+) is going to buy his grocery getter, for sure it is going to be a merc, specifically the S.
this specific market for the S will not consider a bimmer.
all fairness, Dr. Panke agreed that we operate in the same market segment each with its unique offerings. in the end its the consumer who has the gain in variety of whats being offered.
its all good.
my vote is on the 7.....
05-17-2006, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SolarFactory' post='283650' date='May 17 2006, 04:29 PM
Saw the new Mercedes S550 today at my local grocery store. I couldn't believe what a BMW ripoff it was. I peeked inside to see the I-Drive like controller, then I noticed the Bangel butt like rear. It has a raised trunk lid just like a 7 series. Have Mercedes and Lexus no shame. I wouldn't buy one of these just based on their copy-cat ways alone. 
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:thumbsdown:I disagree with you about the rip off as I think the 7 series is hideous. The new S Class looks very maybach like in the rear.
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I absolutely LOVE the new S550 and am planning to buy one as soon as I hit my 80h birthday. Hopefully by then the will add the catheter bag option along with all those other cool things they always seem to have. Until then, I think I'll stick with what I have.
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Here in Las Vegas, Limos, Maybachs and exotics rule the strip. I know if you pull up in a 750li vs S550 in valet parking the S550 gets more looks since it does look like a baby Maybach. Ive actually seen S550 get front valet space parking over the 750li which does say alot.
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' post='283655' date='May 17 2006, 10:35 AM
I have seen that too. A real ripoff as you said. One thing I don't think they have rip offed is the driving experience. The 7-serie is much more fun drive.
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The interior pretty much looks like the 7series interior..
05-17-2006, 03:15 PM
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funny about thie topic, I was watching a video this morning during my coffee time in the office.
http://reviews.cnet.com/2007_Mercedes_Benz...7-31814635.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/2007_Mercedes_Benz...7-31814635.html
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Originally Posted by amigo525' post='283879' date='May 17 2006, 07:15 PM
funny about thie topic, I was watching a video this morning during my coffee time in the office.
http://reviews.cnet.com/2007_Mercedes_Benz...7-31814635.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/2007_Mercedes_Benz...7-31814635.html
