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braverichard · #32 10-30-2004, 09:34 PM

I'm currently not thinking straight now, and would be glad to get more information for you later on if you wish, but I remember that on the sedans, the rear seat head restraints could no longer be raised AND lowered by means of a button mounted on the rear seating area. The total number of seat adjustments for the rear seats in cars with the four seat package was reduced. I can't quite remember all the options, but I do remember the sharp drop in base prices from in 1995 despite an increase in the level of standard equipment.

I know the S600 has a hydraulic suspension, however the air suspension was much better. I know this from experience. The S-Class I drove with the air suspension had a much unforgettable ride quality. And I do agree, all of the S-Class automobiles are awesome. I'm currently obssessed with the W126 because that's all I can afford to have/maintain right now. But soon I'll be searching for my dream W140 and then my dream W220. Once my BMW is paid off early next year, I'll sell it as well as some other cars from my fleet and get my W140. Can't wait!!

You think 14-way power seats is excessive? Well, try the new Audi A8. It has 20-way power seats!! Hey, since we're both W140 lovers, did you know that the W140 is the ONLY vehicle in M-B history to not post a profit during its existence? Interesting stuff. They over-engineered that car to shut up Lexus, Infiniti and Acura who had all come on the scene to steal M-B's business. M-B obviously succeeded, as every Acura and Lexus made since its creation has been a direct rip off of it in every aspect: styling, feel, power, etc. However the car was costing way too much to build. Even after the "cheapening" of 1995 and the slight price increases in 1998 and 1999, the W140 Benz never made a profit. I wasn't surprised to read it as that car is better in all aspects than many Bentleys and Rolls Royces cost hundreds of thousands more.