Driving a w220 / S600 last night

[tonkovich]

Due to the unpredictable and absurd (?) nature of my life, I found myself driving around my successful music friend (and a few of his buddies) last night, being a good, sober designated driver. In his 2005 S600. Long ago, i owned a previous S class sedan (84 w126/ 500 sel), so it brought back pleasant memories.

Anyway, briefly:

1) very heavy, solid car, and - as i told my friend - smaller on the outside, bigger on the inside, than my 126.
2) perhaps too many bells and whistles - though i am sure i would get used to them with continued familiarity. and the comfort level of the seats, as well as all the other comforts, including the stereo - 12 (?) speakers? - climate control, does mean that most of the gadgets are actually purposeful, as opposed to just add ons to impress.
3) amazing power. (duh! )
4) excellent handling, very nimble, for a 4500 lb.(?) car, that's probably 19 feet long
5) did i mention the power?

anyway, it was a blast, and i think only the folks here would understand? and appreciate?

( the owner has mentioned that maintenance costs are, well, considerable. and the gas mileage is, well, anemic. )