Yo Sim! Thanks for the reply. Indeed the W220 is expensive back home (I'm from Kuching, BTW). The CKD S280 is so much cheaper than imported ones. Wonder how much the CKD C-Classes would cost. I, personally, find the W220 appealing in design and the technology it comes with. But I am not happy at all with the build quality, and the materials used. I had a look at an S320L with Keyless-Go, PTS, DTS (quoted RM988,000) and I was impressed, but the interior wasn't appealing. Too much plastic, and it doesn't feel as solid as the W140 (Though MB claims it to be). I'm a wood trim and leather fan. Look at the door trims, pretty plain; even the E-Class and C-Class are more appealing. It's the S55AMG door trim and interior which I favour a lot! Lovely! I am looking at the W203, possibly the C240 or the C200K Avantgarde. Somehow, the Aluquadra trim does look nice after a while. As for the S-Class, I'll wait for a face-lift. Every car MB has face lifted looks so good. Look at the newly facelifted A-Class, looks so much better and really reflects itself as a small car with the tri-star. Anyway, you take care and happy MB-ing! Just my $0.02
Regards,
Chung