Well, its the end of an era....traded my LS460L in on a Mercedes S560
11-21-20, 01:29 AM
#61
Lexus Test Driver
awesome machine! it's a shame toyota has slacked so much in recent years to the point where germany has definitively retaken the lead, that S560 is certainly a car worth buying
congrats and good luck! hopefully the next LS will put things back in order but i'm sadly not too optimistic...
congrats and good luck! hopefully the next LS will put things back in order but i'm sadly not too optimistic...
11-21-20, 06:25 AM
#62
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those seats look to die for.The seat is pretty cool. You can literally tailor the sculputing of the backrest.
Do they still make the Freeside Mood the sample fragrance that comes with the car? I feel like that is the best scent out of all of them. You should have also received a small box with vials of the other 3 or 4 scents. Personally, I dont find the need for the fragrance system but they usually bundle it into the higher spec cars.
BTW, luck/fate/Karma/justice.....whatever you want to call it, seems to have caught up. You gave in to your wife's requests for another Pacifica, and now you have your dream car....she apparently gave in to yours.
I also just wonder what insurance is going to run on something like that. Have you reported it to your agent or insurance company yet...or done the transfer on-line? I don't know what the law is in Maryland, but, in Virginia, insurance regulation gives you an automatic 30-day coverage (from the delivery date) on any new vehicle on your existing policy. After 30 days, of course, you have to report the new vehicle's VIN and get it added....and, if applicable, your old vehicle dropped.
Doesn't the new 7 series have one too. My "cabin fragrance system" in my GS is opening a pack of those scented wax cubes and sitting it on the floor, it actually works very well, I do either pumpkin spice, brownie pecan, or hazelnut cream for fall/Thanksgiving, then I move to a Pine/Christmas tree set after Thanksgiving.
Thanks!
awesome machine! it's a shame toyota has slacked so much in recent years to the point where germany has definitively retaken the lead, that S560 is certainly a car worth buying
congrats and good luck! hopefully the next LS will put things back in order but i'm sadly not too optimistic...
congrats and good luck! hopefully the next LS will put things back in order but i'm sadly not too optimistic...
11-21-20, 07:02 AM
#63
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Surprised the Burmester isn't that great. I *LOVE* the Lexicon system in my G90.
11-21-20, 07:03 AM
#64
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Were there any options it has that you didn't want or care about, and were there any options it doesn't have which you wish it did?
11-21-20, 07:17 AM
#65
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The two options I wish it had are the Burmester High End audio, and to a lesser extent the exclusive nappa leather which gives you additional quilting and the suede headliner. Cars equipped with those simply do not exist on lots, so finding them was really out of the question even if I wanted to pay the $133k the car would have cost with those options (which I didnt).
I still can't believe I pulled this deal off, and including the clear bra...
11-21-20, 07:49 AM
#66
Hope you don't take this the wrong way - but what's so special about this Designo Diamond White color that it costs $800? It looks like regular white to me. Also, your signature says that the interior is black...but in the photo you posted, it looks almost blueish grey. Is that just my eyes playing tricks on me?
11-21-20, 07:57 AM
#67
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Hope you don't take this the wrong way - but what's so special about this Designo Diamond White color that it costs $800? It looks like regular white to me. Also, your signature says that the interior is black...but in the photo you posted, it looks almost blueish grey. Is that just my eyes playing tricks on me?
it’s black, it’s the lighting.
11-21-20, 08:04 AM
#70
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Thank you!
11-21-20, 08:22 AM
#72
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I am sure you have been doing a lot of research on MB World and other Merc/S class sites and this gen has been out for a little while now. Are there any trouble spots for these cars/engines over the years, this gen S class sedan or coupe is on my radar for a next car used, the reliability/cost to fix problem areas is the main thing that worries me.
11-21-20, 09:00 AM
#73
Lead Lap
Its interesting what colors companies charge for. Lexus doesnt charge for pearl white, nor does BMW, and I don't see how this color is any more dynamic than those colors. BMW has colors they charge 2-4k for to, having seen those colors, I don't get those either.
Thank you!
Thank you!
11-21-20, 09:33 AM
#74
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Oh yeah, for both. The tint I have to do some research into. The car has infrared glass and it has a greenish mirror look which complicates tinting.
It doesn’t really seem that way. Electrical gremlins here and there, and air suspension I’m sure but I haven’t seen a ton. One of my friends has a 2015 he bought CPO and it has like 75k miles and he hasn’t had any issues. I also know two people who have old W221s with over 100k and theirs have been pretty good too
Mineral white was free on the 7
I am sure you have been doing a lot of research on MB World and other Merc/S class sites and this gen has been out for a little while now. Are there any trouble spots for these cars/engines over the years, this gen S class sedan or coupe is on my radar for a next car used, the reliability/cost to fix problem areas is the main thing that worries me.
11-21-20, 10:04 AM
#75
Lexus Fanatic
The S560 is what I really prefer, and he made it happen, gave me a great trade on the LS and with the tax savings and the diminished value settlement I got it broke even which was something I never anticipated would be possible. Sad to see the Lexus go, but I was at a point where I was going to have to commit to buying it out and I was ready for something new. He also built the clear bra and a new set of non-runflat tires into the deal.
There is something just so timeless about this generation of S-class...like the size and design/proportions are just right...no goofy looking front grill....but at the same time...to-me...it has this non-pretentious look to it that looks sedated as it is not so in-your-face...I have always like the exterior daytime LED lights..
What kind of non-run flat tires did you get? My friends S-class came with Goodyear F1 tires.
Did you test drive this particular model? ( I never test drove my new 4Runner)
Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the turbo motor...start-stop technology...or MB user interface.....no more full-size spare tire...
It is also interesting how you replaced your final MY LS from the previous generation Lexus with a final MY year Mercedes from an outgoing platform,...I guess it goes to show you how all the experts on here with their new engine tech and features stuff have no idea what buyers really want....sometimes you buy what you really want...I did with my new 21 4Runner
Lastly, it will be interesting to watch your experience (good and bad) with this car...and the Mercedes brand........I often hear that it is very hard to let go of the Mercedes experience once you try it.............so here's to you
.......again congratulation Steve....The Best or Nothing
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 11-21-20 at 10:08 AM.