S-Class (W222/C217/A217) [Official] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)

[Kratos-TM]

It is, which is great. It's the Ritz-Carlton model of service. Now you can get the same treatment us long-time dealership customers do.

Is this incentive after the sale, or can it be applied to the price?

 

[DexterMorgan]

Well, the answer is both yes and no. The money is used by, and at the discretion of the dealership. This isn't 'cash on the hood' money, rather a support system should something come up in the initial phase of the ownership that makes it a less-than-ideal purchase. Get a flat tire that inconvenienced you, someone ding your door in the 1st week or ownership etc. No problem, we'll take care of it...is how the program is designed to work.

 

[DexterMorgan]

Is this incentive after the sale, or can it be applied to the price?

It is not an 'incentive'. The S-class is selling fairly well and MB doesn't need to offer cash incentives to potential buyers. Think of this as a good-will program that the dealer can use at their discretion.

 

[Kratos-TM]

Well, the answer is both yes and no. The money is used by, and at the discretion of the dealership. This isn't 'cash on the hood' money, rather a support system should something come up in the initial phase of the ownership that makes it a less-than-ideal purchase. Get a flat tire that inconvenienced you, someone ding your door in the 1st week or ownership etc. No problem, we'll take care of it...is how the program is designed to work.

Ok I got ya. Way to go MB...

 

[Wolfgang]

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[Kratos-TM]

How are they able to pump out all of these cars for the entire world out of 1 plant? Man, that's a lot of S classes....

 

[LaArtist]

^that plant is the size of monaco.. might explain something..

 

[Kratos-TM]

^that plant is the size of monaco.. might explain something..

LOL...

 

[GTA45E]

^
Kratos, I have a question. It`s one thing that really bothers me about the W222 S.
How the steering wheel is off-center with the drivers seat position. I have not been in the new S as of yet.
Is it really noticeable in real life compared to the pics.

 

[Kratos-TM]

I didn't notice it when I drove the demo, but then again I didn't look for that issue.

 

[Serpens]

That's the case with many RWD-based Mercedes. Someone mentioned it in the spy pics thread from forever ago- if I recall correctly, it has something to do with crash safety. FWD models don't have this quirk.

 

[fortuner]

^
Kratos, I have a question. It`s one thing that really bothers me about the W222 S.
How the steering wheel is off-center with the drivers seat position. I have not been in the new S as of yet.
Is it really noticeable in real life compared to the pics.

I sat in one again at a dealership on Monday and I sat for about 15 mins I didn't feel any issue I actually loved the feel of the steering and the way it felt perfect size and perfect place kind off....I must say the Interior is just mesmerizing I sat in a low spec car not all the stuff and was amazed.

 

[HUTSUTAo]

i feel that the w221 door shuts with a more solid feel. is it due to the fact that there are some aluminium used in the construction of the door this time round,

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I just heard a rumour the 9-speed auto isn't coming yet in the S-Klasse by march/april next year. I want HUD and 9-speed and I'm ordering this december. If it's not cleared by that time I'm going to buy something else and drive that for the next two years. I'm really disappointed.

 

[lukeswiss]

^Mick, I wouldn't wait. I drove the S 63 last week and the gears were fine. The HUD i would want though, and maybe the touchpad. Is it sure that will come ?

 

[Mick Briesgau]

^Luke, I'm told HUD and touchpad will come in march 2014 (along with S65). 100% sure it's not though. That is, not offially documented.
I'm even thinking of alternatives. I'm so fed up with it.

 

[lukeswiss]

Don't wait on a couple extra gears, the car is amazing. I preferred the Audi S8 design, but the S won me over with it's magic. What alternatives are there ??

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Not many, Luke. S-Klasse is still Class of it's own and the best car of it's class and above. But, I'm very tempted by the facelifted A8. Never in my live thought I'd be driving an A8. But now? As I said, very tempted. Maybe it's just my mood of the day But it's getting seriously critical. Read also my recent experiences above.

 

[W201]

In my view, if the S Class doesn't fulfill your needs/wants at the moment - you should opt for the A8. Especially, if you are going to get another car in another 2-3 years (although, the FL S will follow another year later). Hmmm, tricky.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

^W201. Tricky it is, but those were my thoughts exactly.