S600 Benz, After NXT

[JJ_]

What is that like to drive/park. It looks HUGE!

I would love one in a few years.

John.

[Bama]

Very nice ride, and the car looks great!!

[atclew]

Originally posted by JJ_
What is that like to drive/park. It looks HUGE!

John.

The car is huge, my father who stands at 6' even was able to comfortably sit in the backseat without having to draw his legs in to sit down. That should give you an idea of how truly big this auto is!

Driving it is an absolute thrill. The accelerator requires a smooth touch otherwise the stability program will kick in and limit the amount of power going to your wheels. Nevertheless, it will still get up and MOVE if you want it to. The brakes are very rugged, ceramic pads and slotted discs.

Performance is about 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds, with a top speed of, well I don't want to incriminate myself, do I? Not too bad for a car that weighs in at just under 4,500lbs.

Parking isn't all that much of an issue. Although it BARELY fits into the garage lengthwise. Most of the guys I work with have a good amount of respect for each other's vehicles. But when I park in a public lot, say a supermarket lot, I always park at the back, and when I feel necesary, double-parked. An inconsiderate motorist put a small ding into one of my previous cars a few years back, so now I take all precautions I can.

Taken directly from the Mercedes benz website:

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase 121.5 in/3,085 mm

Overall length 203.1 in/5,158 mm

Overall height 56.9 in/1,444 mm

Overall width 73.1 in/1,857 mm

Front track 62.0 in/1,574 mm

Rear track 62.0 in/1,574 mm

Coefficient of Drag 0.27

Curb weight 4,488 lb/2,035 kg

Interior Dimensions

Front headroom 37.6 in/956 mm

Rear headroom 38.4 in/976 mm

Front legroom 41.3 in/1,050 mm

Rear legroom 40.3 in/1,023 mm

Front elbow room 59.9 in/1,521 mm

Rear elbow room 59.4 in/1,509 mm

Front shoulder room 59.2 in/1,503 mm

Rear shoulder room 58.3 in/1,480 mm

Cabin capacity 105.0 cu ft/2,973 liters

[atclew]

Originally posted by Bama
Very nice ride, and the car looks great!!

Thanks!! I remember the Enterprise/Dothan area quite well, went to the U.S. Army Air Traffic Control School there at Fort Rucker!!!

[Bama]

Originally posted by atclew
Thanks!! I remember the Enterprise/Dothan area quite well, went to the U.S. Army Air Traffic Control School there at Fort Rucker!!!

Small world. My Dad has worked out there for about 35 plus years.

Anyway, really nice ride and nice detail. Take care.

[benhui86]

so when u gonna trade it in for a 2005 S65 AMG...... u know u want it...... hahahaha

[atclew]

Originally posted by benhui86
so when u gonna trade it in for a 2005 S65 AMG...... u know u want it...... hahahaha

Those are SUPER SAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH-weet rides!!

Maybe in a few years, but not right now. Kinda hard to find a one or two year old one of those anyway. I never buy new. I don't care to pay lot depreciation, rather let someone else do it.