beagelbird1 he sure did. I thought abt it as well and then started thinking it probably means something else but seeing your comment I revert back to my original thought :)
I really like the W222, it beats out the 7 series and the A8 of that time in my opinion. But for someone like me, shopping for big sedans with a 20k budget and looking at 7-10 year old cars with ~100k miles, I'm probably going to en up going with the LS460, that seems a safer bet in the long run.
I paid 33k for my now 7yr old S class. I as well had a budget of about 20k but after driving the car I was two things were clear I was leaving with the car and I needed a new budget. I promise worth every penny.
@@daveh9217 I'd agree. I test drove a fully loaded 2014 S550 priced at $38k with 55k miles last week at my local dealership and would buy it if i didn't buy my E350 less than a year ago. This car is so ahead of its time in 2014, even now. Amazing.
Nice car and nice review. At the price of 128K, it has the same price as Lexus LS600hL. That car is equally awesome, but in a different way. Though I ended up going with Lexus LS because of its reliability, if I have to switch to a German car one day, S Class Benz will get my money. It just sits above BMW and Audi.
I apologize to those of you who previously commented when I first uploaded the video. I had to make an editorial correction and re-upload. Thanks to the guy who pointed out my oversight.
Thanks, Matias. I'm mad at myself because I must have searched for that feature a million times but there are so many things going on in this car that it's easy to overlook certain features. Now I wish I had tried it.
I saw pictures of the interior of the new C class and the interior is almost a dead ringer for the new S class. And since the C Class for the US (and Canada?) will be made in the U.S., if Mercedes could keep the cost in line it should sell very well.
Great review. The 14 S class is the pinnacle... better than cars twice as much in its category. Maybe better than anything else. Splitview has to be initiated at the dealer through service...some legality to it. The 15 S class has the new touch pad (hand writing recognition, and gestures) that can be used like a smart phone device for easier use. 15 also adds optional head up display. Distronic with steering assist also gives semi autonomous steering control and radar based cruise, collision prevention, pedestrian detection and cross traffic assist
There are 3 settings for it and it's pretty subtle so I liked it. It can be shut off, too. At first, it was part of an optional package but now comes standard.
TestDriveNow.com featuring Drive Time with Steve Hammes lmao @ fecal brown. its rare that i say a car is too much car for me. but thats too much car for me. it looks so intricate that its not fun to drive. like having a gadget that you know you will never take advantage of all of its features because there simply are too many. im sure it makes its owners plenty happy, though.
@@mercedesbenzs600bash there are few of those who drive a bentley everyday as a daily driver......when you have the money to do so driving your favorite car everyday is not a problem for you to do so
I love seeing the big LED running lights. I am getting the 2017 model soon.
Did he say fecal Brown/ doo doo brown? Hilarious!
beagelbird1 he sure did. I thought abt it as well and then started thinking it probably means something else but seeing your comment I revert back to my original thought :)
I really like the W222, it beats out the 7 series and the A8 of that time in my opinion. But for someone like me, shopping for big sedans with a 20k budget and looking at 7-10 year old cars with ~100k miles, I'm probably going to en up going with the LS460, that seems a safer bet in the long run.
I paid 33k for my now 7yr old S class. I as well had a budget of about 20k but after driving the car I was two things were clear I was leaving with the car and I needed a new budget.
I promise worth every penny.
@@daveh9217 I'd agree. I test drove a fully loaded 2014 S550 priced at $38k with 55k miles last week at my local dealership and would buy it if i didn't buy my E350 less than a year ago. This car is so ahead of its time in 2014, even now. Amazing.
You should get your hands on the S65 AMG!
I've only ever driven 1 AMG S-Class and it was about 14 years ago...so you're right. I'm overdue.
Pretty good review, Steve. I'm sure you enjoyed driving the S-Class.
Thanks, I certainly did.
this car looks even better with 20inch wheels
Nice car and nice review. At the price of 128K, it has the same price as Lexus LS600hL. That car is equally awesome, but in a different way. Though I ended up going with Lexus LS because of its reliability, if I have to switch to a German car one day, S Class Benz will get my money. It just sits above BMW and Audi.
way above lexus
I apologize to those of you who previously commented when I first uploaded the video. I had to make an editorial correction and re-upload. Thanks to the guy who pointed out my oversight.
you're welcome... ;)
Thanks, Matias. I'm mad at myself because I must have searched for that feature a million times but there are so many things going on in this car that it's easy to overlook certain features. Now I wish I had tried it.
TestDriveNow.com featuring Drive Time with Steve Hammes can you get your hands on an RS5?
peguesemiles43 I'll be starting a string of Audi loans in September...not sure if the RS5 will be on my list. I'll try.
wait this thing has parental control? I'm sorry but if I drop 128k on a car there is no way I'm letting a 16 year old drive it... Great video btw
Cost of maintenance on a used one?
I saw pictures of the interior of the new C class and the interior is almost a dead ringer for the new S class. And since the C Class for the US (and Canada?) will be made in the U.S., if Mercedes could keep the cost in line it should sell very well.
Great review. The 14 S class is the pinnacle... better than cars twice as much in its category. Maybe better than anything else. Splitview has to be initiated at the dealer through service...some legality to it. The 15 S class has the new touch pad (hand writing recognition, and gestures) that can be used like a smart phone device for easier use. 15 also adds optional head up display. Distronic with steering assist also gives semi autonomous steering control and radar based cruise, collision prevention, pedestrian detection and cross traffic assist
Fascinating! Thanks for the info on Splitview...it drove me nuts! I'll have to ask MBUSA about that little wrinkle.
If it's initiated you'll see an icon that looks kind of like an open book :) can't wait to see your review on the new C class...baby S class!
It even beats the R.R. phantom if you ask me.
My next purchase
Harrison Austin , looking forward to it as well; have u pulled the trigger yet Bro?
Incredible video
Great review! 2016 Land Cruiser/LX 570 plz!
+Drew Crawford Coming soon!
what's your thought on the fragrance?
There are 3 settings for it and it's pretty subtle so I liked it. It can be shut off, too. At first, it was part of an optional package but now comes standard.
I would buy this car in Fecal Brown Metallic without giving a second thought.
0:34 That's probably because the CLA is the ugliest car in the world.
Please do the lexus gx
I will be in August.
Easy to see why the W222 outsold the 7-series, A8 and LS COMBINED in 2014.
Any A8 review coming up?
Did one not too long ago but perhaps a 2015 is in store.
TestDriveNow.com featuring Drive Time with Steve Hammes Oh cool, I'll check it out.
Why this merc beats it.
TestDriveNow.com featuring Drive Time with Steve Hammes lmao @ fecal brown. its rare that i say a car is too much car for me. but thats too much car for me. it looks so intricate that its not fun to drive. like having a gadget that you know you will never take advantage of all of its features because there simply are too many. im sure it makes its owners plenty happy, though.
I believe that we should always keep up w/ technology therefore i love the s class.
Nice
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I'm wondering if you could fill the perfume thingie with rendered bacon fat.
I think you should market that to Mercedes!
Hahahah fecal brown in the sun
😂
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Bentley is better
THE GROOVE Ha Ha, what a ‘discovery’!😂
Who drives a BENTLEY everyday,no one,why,because it's not a daily driver and most of us can't even afford a BENTLEY...
@@mercedesbenzs600bash there are few of those who drive a bentley everyday as a daily driver......when you have the money to do so driving your favorite car everyday is not a problem for you to do so
@@thegroove5711 Trust me,NO ONE drives a BENTLEY everyday,but if you think so that's ok...
@@mercedesbenzs600bash I know few multimillionaires that do