Even a $130k S class has blank buttons - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Skid Row Joe · #31 06-18-2014, 01:42 AM

I don't think one needs to 'win a lottery' to buy a nice near-new S550. They're very attractively priced on the used market. I'm certain that for a couple grand, one can fill-in the blank spaces on an S550's console, without too much trouble.

w123fanman · #32 06-18-2014, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by davidmash

Minor Hi-jack ... sorry in advance.

For the two folks with 190's, when I had to replace the plastic above the center vent I was able to order one with only the two cut outs (moon roof and Air circulation). It had the cut for the Ant which was not used. So you can order it with at least 2 or 3 cut outs. I would think if that is possible you can order it with 0-3 cut outs.

OK, back to *****ing about blanks again.

I think I will use the blank for something after seeing some cool mods like an exhaust switch over from stock to straight pipe on someone's 300D and he also had a "sport" button for boost, now since my 190D is NA, the boost button would be pointless but that engine does sound rather good straight piped (or more so cut off at the front silencer, don't ask why, just know it has a nice burble and makes the car sound 10 times faster than it is).

Hatterasguy · #33 06-18-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tbomachines

Certainly in my area it seems to back up Jim's claim, and it makes for some great CPO deals. My BMW was off-lease when I got it, but no way in hell would I have paid full price for it. I even had second thoughts on the used price given the issues it has had and the terrible dealers I've mingled with in the last year or so. Especially modified, it is an amazing driver's car, but nothing a turbo miata can't deliver minus the class. When it comes to prices like 130k+ I just wonder why someone needs to get their kicks out with a 4 second 0-60 time, when you can get that with a supercharged mustang on the weekends or even just a used M5 (which, btw there was an m5 and a e90 m3 on the last autox course I ran and beat them both because they didn't know how to drive...shows how much that is worth). Granite trim is nice I suppose, if you have a full time driver.

My other uncles business partner just bought a new SL550 for what about that probably $130k?

NFW, over $50k and I'd rather buy a used Ferrari, something that will hold its value better.

You can get 599GTO's for about $150k and that is a car that won't be worth $30k in 4 years like the S550 will be.

Also because this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPW31AaAGgM
Makes the $5k services worth it.

pawoSD · #34 06-18-2014, 11:33 PM

I'd have to say most of the people buying a new S550 probably have enough money that its not really a "major" investment for them on the grand scheme of their finances.....a client I work with occasionally has one, he trades in every 2-3 years for a new one. Just got his 2014 S550 a few months ago...I am not sure if he leases or buys...probably leases. His 1,000 a month car payment is a pittance compared to his overall income.

Of course you can get a "lot more for your $$" by going used or modding etc...the reason most buy a brand new 130k car is purely as a status symbol in the driveway of their gated community or down at the country club. Most of them probably don't know how to, (or will ever use) most of the features the car even has....

TheDon · #35 06-20-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by compu_85

I'll note that the W126 never had any switch blanks - the wood trims on the console and doors match the equipment fitted

-J

Just 7 different center console trim