cawimmer430
Piston Pioneer
There are probably some of you who are wondering how an S280 drives. There is no W221 S280 review available yet, but I have a pretty objective W220 S280 review from Mercedes Enthusiast in ENGLISH. Here it is. 
S-Class (W220) Mercedes S280 (W220) Review from Mercedes Enthusiast
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The Mercedes-Benz W220 is a range of flagship sedans which, as the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, replaced the W140 S-Class after model year 1998 — with long and short wheelbase versions, performance and luxury options; available four-wheel drive; and a range of diesel as well as gas/petrol V6, V8, and V12 engines. Compared to its predecessor, the W220 had somewhat smaller exterior dimensions but offered greater interior volume, particularly in the long-wheelbase versions, and slightly less cargo volume.
cawimmer430
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Mr. M
Tire Trailblazer
Whoa, I never knew that!
LOL. Oh yes, and the writer of that article is a Singaporean - I've spoke to him on the phone before... I don't really like him to be honest.
It's a good read. It seems that the S280 is more than sufficient... Especially for a place like Singapore.
cawimmer430
Piston Pioneer
LOL. Oh yes, and the writer of that article is a Singaporean - I've spoke to him on the phone before... I don't really like him to be honest.
It's a good read. It seems that the S280 is more than sufficient... Especially for a place like Singapore.
Wow, Ian Kuah is Singaporean? I always assumed he was a British motoring journalist.
Well, places like Singapore or Hong Kong are the perfect places for a car like an S280. City environment where one doesn't need the power of an S500 and the fuel economy either. If you drive an S280 in a relaxed and stately manor, no one can tell what's under the hood.
Mr. M
Tire Trailblazer
Wow, Ian Kuah is Singaporean? I always assumed he was a British motoring journalist.
Well, places like Singapore or Hong Kong are the perfect places for a car like an S280. City environment where one doesn't need the power of an S500 and the fuel economy either. If you drive an S280 in a relaxed and stately manor, no one can tell what's under the hood.
Ian moved from Singapore to Britain when he was just a young lad.
cawimmer430
Piston Pioneer
Ian moved from Singapore to Britain when he was just a young lad.
Just a lad... I like that.
BTW, I am looking for that article with the W123 230E that has over 1.4 million km on it - the guy who owns it lives in Singapore. Know this guy by any chance?
Mr. M
Tire Trailblazer
Just a lad... I like that.
BTW, I am looking for that article with the W123 230E that has over 1.4 million km on it - the guy who owns it lives in Singapore. Know this guy by any chance?
No idea there was such a person - I'd love to meet him! Once you found that article let me know his details, maybe I can track him down.
cawimmer430
Piston Pioneer
No idea there was such a person - I'd love to meet him! Once you found that article let me know his details, maybe I can track him down.
Sweet!
They have his name in the magazine. I'll find it on Tuesday. Will be in Munich all day tomorrow.
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