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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Alejoas(m): 5:56pm On Mar 19, 2019
wink
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by cococandy(f): 6:01pm On Mar 19, 2019
Love the s-class. But I got a c-class. Maybach will be in my garage one day. Speak your wishes into existence.

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Ayoagbajesamuel(m): 6:01pm On Mar 19, 2019
Benz, Rugged and king on the road, even the old models are still there
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by obafemee80(m): 6:02pm On Mar 19, 2019
phemsie:
i remember the 1991 - 1998 model

It was called 'Beast" back then
You're right grin
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Okuda(m): 6:06pm On Mar 19, 2019
sel ans sec class isnt same as S class
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by DanDeeBoss(m): 6:13pm On Mar 19, 2019
Benz all the way cheesy
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by InvertedHammer: 6:16pm On Mar 19, 2019
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W220 is the worst. It depreciated faster than a lady with tattoos and bad attitude.

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by iamawara(m): 6:19pm On Mar 19, 2019
We have the 500SEL that one can consume disel for Africa
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by chiamaka28: 6:20pm On Mar 19, 2019
pata ni logo banz
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by tixo: 6:27pm On Mar 19, 2019
Thanks. Till forever, there will only be two types of cars, Mercedes Benz and "Others'
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by sprinter101(m): 6:29pm On Mar 19, 2019
obafemee80:




The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse  (German for "special class" and abbreviated as "S-Klasse" ) is a series of full-sized luxury flagship vehicles produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz.

Apart from being the first car in Europe to incorporate airbags and three point seatbelts,it has also pioneered many of the company's latest innovations, including drivetrain technologies, interior features, and safety systems. Predecessor models includes the W180 ,W111 and the larger W108.

The top-of-the-line car and one time World's best-selling luxury sedan has been manufactured through the years by many parents that includes Daimler-Benz  ( 1972-1998), DaimlerChrysler from (1998-2007) and Daimler AG (2007 to present).

Below are the models we've seen so far since its official introduction forty-seven years ago.

1) First generation W116 (1972–1980)



Also called 280S, 280SE, 280SEL, 350SE, 350SEL, 450SE, 450SEL, 300SD

2) Second generation W126 (1980–1991)



Also called 260/280/300/380SE/SEL, 420/500/560SE/SEL/SEC, 300/350SD/SDL


3) Third generation W140/C140 (1991–1998)



Also called 300SE/SEL, 400/500/600SEL, 500/600SEC, 300SDL, 350SDL (1991-1993) 
S280/300/320/320L/420/420L/500/500L/600/600L (1993-1998)

4) Fourth generation W220 (1998–2005)



Also called S280, S320, S320 CDI, S400 CDI, S350, S430, S500, S600, S55, S63, S65


5) Fifth generation W221 (2006–2013)



Also called S250 CDI, S300, S350 (BlueEFFICIENCY, BlueTEC), S400 HYBRID, S450, S550(500), S600, S320/S420 CDI, S63, S65


6) Sixth generation W222/C217/A217 (2014–present)



Today's S-Class previews the future of driving. It can change lanes with a tap of your finger,slow itself for a tollboth or exit,surn a traffic jam into easy street,and watch out for danger ahead, even when it's coming from behind.

What Do You Think?

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by TroubleMaker47(m): 6:30pm On Mar 19, 2019
phemsie:
i remember the 1991 - 1998 model

It was called 'Beast" back then
And the 2nd generation was called "concord"

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Okeyc230: 6:32pm On Mar 19, 2019
Benz my car all the time. Much love for c class range
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by azpekuliar: 6:40pm On Mar 19, 2019
phemsie:
i remember the 1991 - 1998 model

It was called 'Beast" back then

I dey tell you.. that S600 smiley
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Futureyahooboi(m): 6:40pm On Mar 19, 2019
Bugatti all the way
Like for Benz share for Bugatti
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Icon79(m): 6:43pm On Mar 19, 2019
Mercedes benz is a money pit. I drove a 2010 S 550 4matic briefly and the money it costs to maintain it in 1 year was almost enough to purchase another car. A simple oil change, you'll have to visit the dealership. To change the headlight, they had to put down the engine and a few other things and by the time they were done, my bill was over $1000!


The only way I'd purchase a Mercedes again if I am coming back to Nigeria for good. Unlike over here, maintaining Mercedes benz in Nigeria isn't that expensive.


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Okeyc230:
Benz my car all the time. Much love for c class range

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by cococandy(f): 6:49pm On Mar 19, 2019
I’m on my second Mercedes and I can tell you your dealership didn’t give you best deal.
Buy a maintenance package for about $5,000 up front, and they will fix whatever needs to be fixed absolutely 100 percent whenever you need them to. Including all regular checks and roadside assistance. Unless it’s an accident then you know it’s up to your insurance.

You can even get cheaper maintenance packages for about $3,000- $3,500 and only pay $150-$200 copay whenever something goes wrong.

I actually haven’t had to use any of the packages I paid for but the peace of mind it brings makes it worth it.

Think long term savings
Icon79:
Mercedes benz is a money pit. I drove a 2010 S 550 4matic briefly and the money it comes me to maintain it in 1 year was almost enough to purchase another car. A simple oil change, you'll have to visit the dealership. To change the headlight, they had to put down the engine and a few other things and by the time they were done, my bill was over $1000!


The only way I'd purchase a Mercedes again if I am coming back to Nigeria for good. Unlike over here, maintaining Mercedes benz in Nigeria isn't that expensive.


O pari

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by InvertedHammer: 6:57pm On Mar 19, 2019
Icon79:
Mercedes benz is a money pit. I drove a 2010 S 550 4matic briefly and the money it comes me to maintain it in 1 year was almost enough to purchase another car. A simple oil change, you'll have to visit the dealership. To change the headlight, they had to put down the engine and a few other things and by the time they were done, my bill was over $1000!


The only way I'd purchase a Mercedes again if I am coming back to Nigeria for good. Unlike over here, maintaining Mercedes benz in Nigeria isn't that expensive.


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Nothing else but Benz.

If you have no technical inclinations, be ready to pay premium prices at the "stealership". But with Amazon and eBay, why would any sane person go to the dealership once your warranty is up?

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by slex(m): 6:59pm On Mar 19, 2019
s500 or s 63

Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by trevorhorace(m): 7:07pm On Mar 19, 2019
Ayoswit:
grin My ride soon cool
So all the rides you've had in the past no do you abi

Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Icon79(m): 7:23pm On Mar 19, 2019
The $5000 is it yearly?

I definitely love my car ... the smoothest ride I have ever had in a car. It was like floating on the air! But I started having double mind the day I took my car to the local Pep Boys for an Oil and Filter change, and they directed me to the dealership. A few months later, my headlight went out and I went back to the same dealership and my bill was over $1000 ... that's when I decided that the car is above my budget grin


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cococandy:
I’m on my second Mercedes and I can tell you your dealership didn’t give you best deal.
Buy a maintenance package for about $5,000 up front, and they will fix whatever needs to be fixed absolutely 100 percent whenever you need them to. Including all regular checks and roadside assistance. Unless it’s an accident then you know it’s up to your insurance.

You can even get cheaper maintenance packages for about $3,000- $3,500 and only pay $150-$200 copay whenever something goes wrong.

I actually haven’t had to use any of the packages I paid for but the peace of mind it brings makes it worth it.

Think long term savings
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Icon79(m): 7:24pm On Mar 19, 2019
Bros, I am technically clueless. I can't even replace a spare tire by myself sad


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InvertedHammer:

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Nothing else but Benz.

If you have no technical inclinations, be ready to pay premium prices at the "stealership". But with Amazon and eBay, why would any sane person go to the dealership once your warranty is up?

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Lilimax(f): 7:29pm On Mar 19, 2019
The 5th generation is still the dope to me
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by cococandy(f): 7:40pm On Mar 19, 2019
No it’s not yearly. Depending on who you get the maintenance plan from, it covers between 3-5 years starting from when the manufacturers warranty expires.
So let’s say you’re not buying a brand new one, buy one that’s still new (like 2-3) years and less than 30,000 miles on it. That way, you can have additional manufacturers warranty even up to 1 or 2 years before having to buy a maintenance plan.


Icon79:
The $5000 is it yearly?

I definitely love my car ... the smoothest ride I have ever had in a car. It was like floating on the air! But I started having double mind the day I took my car to the local Pep Boys for an Oil and Filter change, and they directed me to the dealership. A few months later, my headlight went out and I went back to the same dealership and my bill was over $1000 ... that's when I decided that the car is above my budget grin


O pari

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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Icon79(m): 7:47pm On Mar 19, 2019
Good info! Thanks.

I will keep my eyes open, if something comes my way, I will give it a shot and try the warranty stuff. But I am not sure that I can take a plunge on a 2015 or later model MB right now tho.... those MFs are pretty pricey! Problem is, I like big cars so, for me, it gotta either the S Class (or the GL 450/550 SUV).


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cococandy:
No it’s not yearly. Depending on who you get the maintenance plan from, it covers between 3-5 years starting from when the manufacturers warranty expires.
So let’s say you’re not buying a brand new one, buy one that’s still new (like 2-3) years and less than 30,000 miles on it. That way, you can have additional manufacturers warranty even up to 1 or 2 years before having to buy a maintenance plan.


Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by cococandy(f): 7:51pm On Mar 19, 2019
Icon79:
Good info! Thanks.

I will keep my eyes open, if something comes my way, I will give it a shot and try the warranty stuff. But I am not sure that I can take a plunge on a 2015 or later model MB right now tho.... those MFs are pretty pricey! Problem is, I like big cars so, for me, it gotta either the S Class (or the GL 450/550 SUV).


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mine’s a 2015. I promise you it’s doable.

Good luck
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by bejeria101(m): 7:52pm On Mar 19, 2019
I drove S550 2008 model! I knew i had to have that car! Mehn Benz and none else.
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Icon79(m): 7:56pm On Mar 19, 2019
Haha!! A little birdie tells me that your husby be multi. So me and you no dey the same category now grin

But we shall see sha.


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cococandy:
mine’s a 2015. I promise you it’s doable.

Good luck
Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by cococandy(f): 7:57pm On Mar 19, 2019
Here we go again.

So you don’t think I could be the multi in this situation? You are not serious.

Anyway good luck. Anything is possible

Icon79:
Haha!! A little birdie tells me that your husby be multi. So me and you no dey the same category now grin

But we shall see sha.


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Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by novexme(m): 8:00pm On Mar 19, 2019
These are classics, best of the best. Check out my signature

Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by Icon79(m): 8:06pm On Mar 19, 2019
True true. Or both of you could be as well, right?

But truth be told tho, women always want the man to be in charge. Back in college, I dated a girl from a very rich family but she'll always handover her credit cards for me to pay for everything. Even her car sef, I am the one who always drives.


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cococandy:
Here we go again.

So you don’t think I could be the multi in this situation? You are not serious.

Anyway good luck. Anything is possible

Re: The Evolution Of Mercedes-benz S-class (1972-2019) by cococandy(f): 8:06pm On Mar 19, 2019
Mmm. Different strokes for different folks.
Icon79:
True true. Or both of you could be as well, right?

But truth be told tho, women always want the man to be in charge. Back in college, I dated a girl from a very rich family but she'll always handover her credit cards for me to pay for everything. Even her car sef, I am the one who always drives.


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