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February, 2004 |
Volume 2, No. 2 |
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2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
By Sam
Moses
The
benchmark for ultra-luxury sedans
Mercedes-Benz S500
$82,770
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Carver 59
By Eric Colby
Easy on the eyes and
the mind
With standard
power
$1,295,000 |
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Big, fast in any of its variations, and
exceptionally smooth. The solidity of a bank
vault. Virtually every convenience imaginable,
from massaging front seats to electric door-close
assists, and the most sophisticated passenger-car
safety technology money can buy. Yes, the
Mercedes-Benz S-Class has everything the world
expects in a full-size luxury sedan, including a
stratospheric price tag. It remains the
ultra-luxury car against which other ultra-luxury
aspirants are judged.
This is the flagship of the Mercedes line, and
recognized as such in every corner of the globe.
The S-Class is sleek and aerodynamic, right down
to the polished Tri-Star hood ornam ent
that symbolizes status from Beverly Hills to
Boston to Berlin to Baghdad. Yet that gleaming
star only hints at the engineering underneath.
There's much technology here, and learning all of
the features takes some time.
The
S-Class is smaller, lighter and more efficient
than those built in the 1990s, yet inside it is
roomier. the only system in production that
engages before the impact, when milliseconds can
minimize the energy spikes that cause serious
injuries...........
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When I raised the
Carver 59 Marquis’
engine hatch, I saw something that’s been missing
on many imported yachts—convenience. The hatch
pulled up easily on twin stainless-steel gas
struts. Plus, the grabhandles on each side of the
opening are something I rarely see. They’re
exactly where you need them to be, and they keep
you from reaching for the hatch—and thus pulling
it closed on your head—to steady yourself when on
the ladder.
At
the base of the ladder is a panel with a backup
set of ignition switches, breakers, and battery
controls. That means no more running between the
helm and the engine compartment when checking on
the diesels.
Topsides, moving forward on side passageways
protected by 3'-tall bulwarks with masterfully
crafted stainless-steel rails on top is
comfortable. Even cooler are the walking surfaces
that are canted
outboard to whisk away water. At the bow, the
anchor locker has a dedicated chainbox, and if you
need to pull in bow-first, there’s a cabinet with
a freshwater washdown and TV and phone hookups.
You could also have a second shorepower and
raw-water system placed here for $2,885.....
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More>>>> |
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