C&D: 2009 BMW 750Li vs. 2009 MB S550
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Agreed, on the overall design aesthetic, the S-Class is more classy. That being said, the new 7 that I sat in at the LA Auto Show, did seem to have markedly improved materials, more shiny/glossy than showroom S-Class models I've sat in. On the outside, I do think though the front end is a bit overdone with the flared nostrils.
Good catch. It's interesting to see enthusiast-focused writers admit their biases once in a while. It was interesting to see a more luxury-focused perspective such as Fifth Gear's which focused on prestige/gadget/experience aspects.
It was a bit much, I saw at least one revision which did improve things quite a bit. Some have said the new 7 has elements which remind of the LS, in which case it's different makers borrowing off one another, or different makes coming to a similar design conclusion.
It was a bit much, I saw at least one revision which did improve things quite a bit. Some have said the new 7 has elements which remind of the LS, in which case it's different makers borrowing off one another, or different makes coming to a similar design conclusion.
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I have to say the fact that they give it to the bimmer is lame. Its why I dont buy this magazine anymore. The benz was given negative points because of the fenders. The benz look soooooo much better than the bimmer
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This is an interesting infrared test. Shows how effective the heating elements are. No wonder why heated seats are so damn expensive in the German cars compared to Japanese cars.
LS600hL
750iL
S550
http://www.autoreview.ru/archive/200...ls600hl_s500l/
LS600hL
750iL
S550
http://www.autoreview.ru/archive/200...ls600hl_s500l/
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Nice comparison....
Lexus does seems to be lacking in this part...... then again the Lexus seat keeps working for more years than the BMW and the BENZ seats to offset the effectiveness!! LOL
I guess you can apply the Just in time methodology to this....just where you need it as opposed to every part of the seat!! Do you really need it in between your legs towards the front of the bottom cushion or where the bottom cushion meets the back part...lets face it that is the part of the seat that never sees any usage at all no matter how you have your seat adjusted!
Lexus does seems to be lacking in this part...... then again the Lexus seat keeps working for more years than the BMW and the BENZ seats to offset the effectiveness!! LOL
I guess you can apply the Just in time methodology to this....just where you need it as opposed to every part of the seat!! Do you really need it in between your legs towards the front of the bottom cushion or where the bottom cushion meets the back part...lets face it that is the part of the seat that never sees any usage at all no matter how you have your seat adjusted!
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i'm not sure if you have sat in a BMW 7 with the heated seats, but you can feel the heat from the part where you're not sitting on.. it helps heat the seat overall ratherthan have only a couple specific spots heat up.
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Nice comparison....
Lexus does seems to be lacking in this part...... then again the Lexus seat keeps working for more years than the BMW and the BENZ seats to offset the effectiveness!! LOL
I guess you can apply the Just in time methodology to this....just where you need it as opposed to every part of the seat!! Do you really need it in between your legs towards the front of the bottom cushion or where the bottom cushion meets the back part...lets face it that is the part of the seat that never sees any usage at all no matter how you have your seat adjusted!
Lexus does seems to be lacking in this part...... then again the Lexus seat keeps working for more years than the BMW and the BENZ seats to offset the effectiveness!! LOL
I guess you can apply the Just in time methodology to this....just where you need it as opposed to every part of the seat!! Do you really need it in between your legs towards the front of the bottom cushion or where the bottom cushion meets the back part...lets face it that is the part of the seat that never sees any usage at all no matter how you have your seat adjusted!
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Crappy camera new pics coming in by the end of may or mid june! I plan on finishing this bad boy up.
I have a new grill, new hub caps, still debating on refreshing the leather. new carpets are ordered (custom). Wood trim is my only problem I cant find any trim thats in good shape online and I'm affraid of sanding down and repainting the original trim.
I have a new grill, new hub caps, still debating on refreshing the leather. new carpets are ordered (custom). Wood trim is my only problem I cant find any trim thats in good shape online and I'm affraid of sanding down and repainting the original trim.
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