Mercedes S-Class W223 India launch in June 2021. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 2.17 crore

ajmat · 24th August 2021, 23:10

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

Spotted 2 W223 S Classes on a pre-owned classifieds website already : different cities (Mumbai & Pune) and differing kms (300 & 1000 respectively).
Given the owners have paid a premium for being one of the first to own the car, and the limited numbers imported : could there be any issue leading to owners selling off these vehicles so quickly?

They are too low. My workshop owner had one with him as the owner wanted him to find ways to raising it by half an inch to get into his basement. It’s one hell of a car. Must post the video of rear steering system while he was shuffling the cars around. It’s addictive.

audioholic · 25th August 2021, 01:07

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Originally Posted by ajmat

They are too low. My workshop owner had one with him as the owner wanted him to find ways to raising it by half an inch to get into his basement. It’s one hell of a car. Must post a video of the rear steering system while he was shuffling the cars around. It’s addictive.

Isn't it not even enough after raising the car using the air suspension?

Vid6639 · 25th August 2021, 01:27

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Originally Posted by audioholic

Isn't it not even enough after raising the car using the air suspension?

Apparently not. Few on the used car market already.

Even ACI mentioned the GC with long wheelbase and even raised height mode is still way too less for our roads.

audioholic · 25th August 2021, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

Even ACI mentioned the GC with long wheelbase and even raised height mode is still way too less for our roads.

Then thats pretty unfortunate for these guys

It must be more of a wheelbase problem than ground clearance since the car raises by at least an inch when needed but that takes close to a minute or so.

Sahil · 25th August 2021, 13:02

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

Spotted 2 W223 S Classes on a pre-owned classifieds website already : different cities (Mumbai & Pune) and differing kms (300 & 1000 respectively).
Given the owners have paid a premium for being one of the first to own the car, and the limited numbers imported : could there be any issue leading to owners selling off these vehicles so quickly?

BBT currently has two on sale!

I think there are two reasons for this- First being that dealers had probably bought excess stock and/or TD cars that they want to get rid off ASAP as the CKD version launch is around the corner and no one will be willing to buy the CBU at 2cr+ then. I have been told Oct/Nov launch likely with a pricing around 1.7(Although I am hopeful of 5-7% lower)
Secondly, I have heard from a MB dealership owner that a lot of the CBU W223 are problematic. Several are coming back to workshops already with electronic issues. I believe our TBHP upcoming review vehicle also had the MBUX hanging one day.

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