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Old 07-18-13 | 09:43 AM
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you can be catch-up on minor things (square tips)... but the car is a beast! There is no such thing as perfect car
If there was, then we wouldn't mod
Old 07-19-13 | 06:18 PM
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great video to hear exhaust

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That exhaust sounds pretty good.

That steering wheel.
Old 07-19-13 | 09:20 PM
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Hmm we need to get an aftermarket company to fabricate a new steering wheel. Thus far it is essentially the only thing about the S-Class that is poorly received
Old 07-20-13 | 06:42 AM
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Beautiful, I wouldn't change a thing. Lexus needs to play catch up
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Hmm we need to get an aftermarket company to fabricate a new steering wheel. Thus far it is essentially the only thing about the S-Class that is poorly received
Funny thing is that the previous S class didnt have a good looking steering wheel either, but every, and I mean every, other car in their current lineup has a great one.
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lol @ all the steering wheel dislike.

but seriously, i don't see this car as having ANY competitor. it's stunning.
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Originally Posted by RXSF
Funny thing is that the previous S class didnt have a good looking steering wheel either, but every, and I mean every, other car in their current lineup has a great one.
True that's not very good looking either
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
lol @ all the steering wheel dislike.

but seriously, i don't see this car as having ANY competitor. it's stunning.
You don't think the S8 gives this car a run for its money (mostly from a value standpoint, given that the S8 is cheaper and provides the same straight line performance)?
Old 07-20-13 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dmvp29
You don't think the S8 gives this car a run for its money (mostly from a value standpoint, given that the S8 is cheaper and provides the same straight line performance)?
honestly, no imho
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
lol @ all the steering wheel dislike.

but seriously, i don't see this car as having ANY competitor. it's stunning.
The steering wheel looks like ****. If Lexus had a 2 spoke steering wheel everyone would say it looks terrible, fake, like a Lincoln etc etc. Or like how people ***** about wheel gap, no fog lamps an d stacked exhaust pipes.

Incredible car, but that steering wheel is as sporty as a Town Car.
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
The steering wheel looks like ****.
i'm sure mb appreciates your feedback.

i just don't see what the big deal is... i don't think it's terrible looking, and 2 spoke, 3 spoke, 4 spoke all have pros and cons. the 2 spoke gives better visibility, and easier to grab/turn. i'm sure this amg one is well made and sturdy, not like some of the flimsy crap from yesteryear.
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mbusa.com appears to be down.
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better look at steering wheel. hope some of you aren't eating.



not a true thing of beauty but if it had a darker trim i'd be fine with it.
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Bleh... This interior is definitely one of the best when it comes to all the fancy materials and the work that went into creating it, but I personally don't care for it at all. There's just too much going on in there, and it just feels cold.


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