2007 Mercedes S550 review (comparison to 2007 LS460L)
12-07-11, 04:43 PM
#167
Yes even 997.2 Turbo now a days come standand with it, it was optional on the 997.1 Turbo and you can find cars without a sunroof. I especially don't want a sunroof on a sports car to have more weight at the worst possible spot!
That's what my SC430 is for too, funny how that work, I either want the entire roof gone or completely close.
That's what my SC430 is for too, funny how that work, I either want the entire roof gone or completely close.
12-12-11, 01:07 PM
#170
So I was stopped next to a facelifted S63 yesterday at a light, it got that start/stop feature. Light turn green, it's engine started up like a cold start and it being a 63 it came with a loud roar. WOW, I would hate that! It start up like that at EVERY stop? 
Start/stop is ok on an electric hybrid where the car get moving from the electric power and the gas engine start up very softly by the electric motor/generator. But a loud V8 starting up by the starter at every stop, that blows. But at least I think the function can be disable.
Start/stop is ok on an electric hybrid where the car get moving from the electric power and the gas engine start up very softly by the electric motor/generator. But a loud V8 starting up by the starter at every stop, that blows. But at least I think the function can be disable.
12-12-11, 01:44 PM
#174
So I was stopped next to a facelifted S63 yesterday at a light, it got that start/stop feature. Light turn green, it's engine started up like a cold start and it being a 63 it came with a loud roar. WOW, I would hate that! It start up like that at EVERY stop? Start/stop is ok on an electric hybrid where the car get moving from the electric power and the gas engine start up very softly by the electric motor/generator. But a loud V8 starting up by the starter at every stop, that blows. But at least I think the function can be disable.
Start/stop is ok on an electric hybrid where the car get moving from the electric power and the gas engine start up very softly by the electric motor/generator. But a loud V8 starting up by the starter at every stop, that blows. But at least I think the function can be disable.i am never a fan of start stop myself anyway. like you said, it has to be more wear
hahah fantastic! and my goodness, the car looks very very clean!
12-12-11, 02:42 PM
#176
But on gas only performance car like S63, M3, Ferrari California, Panamera...........I think it is stupid. Who want to turn off the engine on a Ferrari during a drive? The engine roar is one of the few main reasons people pay so much money for a Ferrari!
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12-12-11, 05:03 PM
#177
Lexus Champion
I am a fan of start / stop on hybrid where the engine start up very softly by the electric motor...........almost feels like a very gentle push start once the car is rolling............. and I want the car to be quiet like on a Prius, 450h, 600h.
But on gas only performance car like S63, M3, Ferrari California, Panamera...........I think it is stupid. Who want to turn off the engine on a Ferrari during a drive? The engine roar is the reason people want a Ferrari!
But on gas only performance car like S63, M3, Ferrari California, Panamera...........I think it is stupid. Who want to turn off the engine on a Ferrari during a drive? The engine roar is the reason people want a Ferrari!
12-12-11, 05:12 PM
#178
Start/stop function make sense on a LS600hL and S400, but not on a S63
I understand though, with the CAFE standard, they have to do everything that can gain MPG.
Now that I think about it though, now I know why they do that. So they put it on the car to have the higher MPG rating, but the function can be disable. So they get to keep the V8s and V12s.
Ok, I'll stop complaining now
12-12-11, 05:23 PM
#179
Thank you.
Start/stop function make sense on a LS600hL and S400, but not on a S63
I understand though, with the CAFE standard, they have to do everything that can gain MPG.
Now that I think about it though, now I know why they do that. So they put it on the car to have the higher MPG rating, but the function can be disable. So they get to keep the V8s and V12s.
Ok, I'll stop complaining now
Start/stop function make sense on a LS600hL and S400, but not on a S63
I understand though, with the CAFE standard, they have to do everything that can gain MPG.
Now that I think about it though, now I know why they do that. So they put it on the car to have the higher MPG rating, but the function can be disable. So they get to keep the V8s and V12s.
Ok, I'll stop complaining now
but i surely hope they have a way to disable itnot to mention on my 07, when i start the car it will stay with the last driving mode, standard or comfort. but in the new ones, it always start in comfort (i think car starts in 2nd gear). again, it's for all those standards
12-12-11, 06:13 PM
#180
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yup, thank the epa *****.