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airchitect · 29 May 2020, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Interesting how the SUV design language trickled down into the S class. I haven’t really warmed up to the SUVs yet though. Maybe in the flesh it’ll catch on?

This language looks far better on the suvs and wagons to my eye.

beshannon · 29 May 2020, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Interesting how the SUV design language trickled down into the S class. I haven’t really warmed up to the SUVs yet though. Maybe in the flesh it’ll catch on?

Agreed, I cannot stand SUV's

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Originally Posted by robjohna

It kind of reminds me of the Hyundai Genesis. I wanted to move into an MB at some point. My household has been BMW for many years.

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Exactly, this is a definite miss and I made a decision based on these leaked images

LordNewport · 29 May 2020, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Beautiful car.

Did you have it from new?

LOL... I am not that old!!! I bought it from the estate of the original owner. The car is as close to factory new as you will find.100% original and even came with the original MB North America invoice and the deal sheet showing the original owner trading in his 77 Cadillac Seville.

After I bought it the estate had it serviced and held at the local dealer until I could arrange transport...they put in their showroom...

Papanas · 29 May 2020, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dxbtousa

Rear end is terrible.

I agree completely and the front isn’t
that spectacular either. Not sure about
this one...

beshannon · 29 May 2020, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Papanas

I agree completely and the front isn’t
that spectacular either. Not sure about
this one...

Yopu should see the comments on a Mercedes forum, kind of like if Rolex messed badly with the Sub

Papanas · 29 May 2020, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Nope, it is hideous.

The interior leaked screen is awful. Made me change my plans about buying a car after seeing this abomination. I was waiting for this and was very disappointed.

This artsy shot intentionally shows very little

I think they goose egged on this one if this will be
what they actually roll out ...

yoast · 29 May 2020, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Is it just me, or does this have a grill that only a mother could love?

Agreed, similar to bmw 7 series.. hideous

rolexest · 29 May 2020, 03:16 AM

I hate it!

bondtoys · 29 May 2020, 04:37 AM

I love it!

And pretty sure that most of the existing buyers will come back and get one.
Rear lights remind me of the 600 and I like the interior.

Speedbird-1 · 29 May 2020, 04:59 AM

[QUOTE=LordNewport;10641703]LOL... I am not that old!!! I bought it from the estate of the original owner. The car is as close to factory new as you will find.100% original and even came with the original MB North America invoice and the deal sheet showing the original owner trading in his 77 Cadillac Seville.

After I bought it the estate had it serviced and held at the local dealer until I could arrange transport...they put in their showroom...

Gorgeous!

Blansky · 29 May 2020, 05:20 AM

I'm glad I'm not buying one.

Or a Ferrari or a Lambo or .........

Life is so much easier when you don't want stuff.

RW16610 · 29 May 2020, 05:21 AM

It's not bad but I'm no fan. Once they're on the road that could potentially change my opinion. Grills on modern vehicles have become massive.

GB-man · 29 May 2020, 05:33 AM

What if i told you 5 years ago the Panamera would be better looking than the s class.

You’d likely tell me to lay off the sauce but here we are.

RW16610 · 29 May 2020, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

What if i told you 5 years ago the Panamera would be better looking than the s class.

You’d likely tell me to lay off the sauce but here we are.

Cru Jones · 29 May 2020, 08:37 AM

Well, I guess I’m in the minority, but I love the interior. Pure, clean, sober, efficient, quality.... I’m sure the seats and dash have the same feel, and now they are coupled with something modern and airy. Goodbye overly complicated fake luxury and chrome. Simplicity and quality are king.

Cryten · 29 May 2020, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by LordNewport

After I bought it the estate had it serviced and held at the local dealer until I could arrange transport...they put in their showroom...

That car is in fantastic condition

I'd source some Euro spec bumpers for it though. The US spec bumpers that manufacturers were forced to put on their cars of the era ruined the lines of so many cars.

GoingPlaces · 29 May 2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Yopu should see the comments on a Mercedes forum, kind of like if Rolex messed badly with the Sub

That's right, it's getting roasted. They're all keeping their W222's.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 29 May 2020, 09:44 AM

Come on you guys, it's adorable:

bob2 · 29 May 2020, 09:52 AM

Hard pass.

Papanas · 29 May 2020, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

What if i told you 5 years ago the Panamera would be better looking than the s class.

You’d likely tell me to lay off the sauce but here we are.

So saucy theories aka c*******racy theories
do come true...

qua13 · 29 May 2020, 09:54 AM

I think that there will be a lot of modifications.

Navarino · 29 May 2020, 11:05 AM

Glad to hear a lot of others have similar opinions. I think the front/back exteriors look underwhelming at best (awful, if I am being brutally honest).

LordNewport · 29 May 2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

That car is in fantastic condition

I'd source some Euro spec bumpers for it though. The US spec bumpers that manufacturers were forced to put on their cars of the era ruined the lines of so many cars.

Just like watches, I am a stickler for originality, provenance and full sets...

Wcdhtwn · 29 May 2020, 12:11 PM

Were the pictures were taken in a junk yard? That’s certainly not helping perceptions.

ian.thomas · 29 May 2020, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LordNewport

After I bought it the estate had it serviced and held at the local dealer until I could arrange transport...they put in their showroom...

Awesome

swatty · 29 May 2020, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LordNewport

Just like watches, I am a stickler for originality, provenance and full sets...

Whilst I agree with your statement, as noted these bumpers were USA only to comply with some laws you had at the time. Mercedes didn’t design it that way. Here is a pic of mine

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Speedbird-1 · 29 May 2020, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

What if i told you 5 years ago the Panamera would be better looking than the s class.

You’d likely tell me to lay off the sauce but here we are.

The '21 Panamera is much better looking car than........the previous models, which, IMHO looked too long, and we're trying just a little too hard.

The Porsche is aimed at a completely different customer.
What will 'world leaders' be cruising into G8 meetings in?
Black Mercedes-Benz S Class, for sure......

Wouldn't it be lovely though, to see a fleet of W100's arriving in Gstaad!

LordNewport · 29 May 2020, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

Whilst I agree with your statement, as noted these bumpers were USA only to comply with some laws you had at the time. Mercedes didn’t design it that way. Here is a pic of mine

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I understand your point but I grew up with and fell in love with the car as it was presented here in the Colonies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

The '21 Panamera is much better looking car than........the previous models, which, IMHO looked too long, and we're trying just a little too hard.

The Porsche is aimed at a completely different customer.
What will 'world leaders' be cruising into G8 meetings in?
Black Mercedes-Benz S Class, for sure......

Wouldn't it be lovely though, to see a fleet of W100's arriving in Gstaad!

Drooling here with that photo....LOVE the 600's always love seeing them in the wild.. its so seldom. Even more rare... the 600 coupe.. only two ever built by MBZ...

GB-man · 30 May 2020, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

The '21 Panamera is much better looking car than........the previous models, which, IMHO looked too long, and we're trying just a little too hard.

The Porsche is aimed at a completely different customer.

What will 'world leaders' be cruising into G8 meetings in?

Black Mercedes-Benz S Class, for sure......

Wouldn't it be lovely though, to see a fleet of W100's arriving in Gstaad!

I can’t speak to your market but there most certainly is some overlap here (US) in customers seeking 6 figure sedans which is a very limited market to begin with.

LordNewport · 30 May 2020, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

The '21 Panamera is much better looking car than........the previous models, which, IMHO looked too long, and we're trying just a little too hard.

The Porsche is aimed at a completely different customer.
What will 'world leaders' be cruising into G8 meetings in?
Black Mercedes-Benz S Class, for sure......

Wouldn't it be lovely though, to see a fleet of W100's arriving in Gstaad!

Not only for the room, build quality and status but the ease to effectively up armor the big Benz's at the factory

29 May 2020, 05:20 AM	#41
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,809	I'm glad I'm not buying one. Or a Ferrari or a Lambo or ......... Life is so much easier when you don't want stuff. __________________ OlllllllO

29 May 2020, 05:33 AM	#43
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	New s class leak What if i told you 5 years ago the Panamera would be better looking than the s class. You’d likely tell me to lay off the sauce but here we are. __________________

29 May 2020, 03:16 AM	#38
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	I hate it!

29 May 2020, 04:37 AM	#39
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	I love it! And pretty sure that most of the existing buyers will come back and get one. Rear lights remind me of the 600 and I like the interior.

29 May 2020, 04:59 AM	#40
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,474	[QUOTE=LordNewport;10641703]LOL... I am not that old!!! I bought it from the estate of the original owner. The car is as close to factory new as you will find.100% original and even came with the original MB North America invoice and the deal sheet showing the original owner trading in his 77 Cadillac Seville. After I bought it the estate had it serviced and held at the local dealer until I could arrange transport...they put in their showroom... Gorgeous!

29 May 2020, 05:21 AM	#42
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	It's not bad but I'm no fan. Once they're on the road that could potentially change my opinion. Grills on modern vehicles have become massive.

29 May 2020, 08:37 AM	#45
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	Well, I guess I’m in the minority, but I love the interior. Pure, clean, sober, efficient, quality.... I’m sure the seats and dash have the same feel, and now they are coupled with something modern and airy. Goodbye overly complicated fake luxury and chrome. Simplicity and quality are king.

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29 May 2020, 09:54 AM	#51
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