General Car Conversation 2024 - part 1
#1141
I like the interior just not in that plain black color.
you can change the color of that strip that runs across the dashboard, it has colored LEDs behind it.
you can change the color of that strip that runs across the dashboard, it has colored LEDs behind it.
#1142
Lexus Test Driver
That's how I felt about the Lincoln Continental. Fantastic interior but it looked so much better in any color but black.
#1143
Lexus Fanatic
I wouldn't get black, if I got a darker exterior I would get something like this:
The screens are better integrated than on the new S Class, and these screens aren't like tacked on iPads? Please lol, they have the white bezels and everything...
Not an attractive interior IMO, although the car is cool. I see what you're saying about the picture but in person those proportion issues aren't there, the wheels don't look too small etc.
I spent a lot of time looking at W223s next to my W222 on Sunday when the dealer is closed, and try as I might I just do not like the car as much as what I have. Especially the interior, but also the exterior while very attractive is just bland. Interior design aside there are jus a lot of little quality cut things that would bug me every time I sit in it. Unless the refresh W223 is a big improvement I think I would just keep what I have vs getting a 223.
The screens are better integrated than on the new S Class, and these screens aren't like tacked on iPads? Please lol, they have the white bezels and everything...
Not an attractive interior IMO, although the car is cool. I see what you're saying about the picture but in person those proportion issues aren't there, the wheels don't look too small etc.
I spent a lot of time looking at W223s next to my W222 on Sunday when the dealer is closed, and try as I might I just do not like the car as much as what I have. Especially the interior, but also the exterior while very attractive is just bland. Interior design aside there are jus a lot of little quality cut things that would bug me every time I sit in it. Unless the refresh W223 is a big improvement I think I would just keep what I have vs getting a 223.
Last edited by SW17LS; 02-05-24 at 09:21 PM.
#1144
Lexus Fanatic
Another thing to consider is the i7 50i. An i7 50i spec'ed the way I would want it is about $138k, a 50i is the same car but less one motor and is only RWD, they actually get a little bit better range, but optioned similarly its about $16,000 cheaper...8/10ths of a second slower to 60...$16,000 is a lot for that difference, I will have to drive a 50i.
#1145
Lexus Champion
I still don't love the new 7 Series, but I do admit it represents better in real life, and I'd absolutely take it over the new S Class, which is a car that really doesn't do much for me.
#1146
Lexus Fanatic
Especially the interior, but also the exterior while very attractive is just bland. Interior design aside there are jus a lot of little quality cut things that would bug me every time I sit in it. Unless the refresh W223 is a big improvement I think I would just keep what I have vs getting a 223
Not an attractive interior IMO, although the car is cool. I see what you're saying about the picture but in person those proportion issues aren't there, the wheels don't look too small etc.
#1150
Lexus Fanatic
Driving the S560 today, I think it rides smoother on the highway than the 760, the 760 kind of floats around a little more, the i7 feels more like the S560 on the highway probably because of the weight.
Last edited by SW17LS; 02-06-24 at 12:28 PM.
#1152
Lexus Test Driver
The W223 seems like a big step down from the W222 in styling. Not a fan of the 7 series grille, but I also really don't like the S-Class grille(except for AMG) that much either so it's a wash.
I think I'd pick the 7.
I think I'd pick the 7.
#1153
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
Not an attractive interior IMO
for my use driving to clients and my office, it works for me. i don't want to show up in too 'fancy' a car.