EQS battery will outlast S-Class transmission. As time goes on their will be shops that will fix/remanufacture battery packs instead of replacing at dealer.

I bought a 2015 S550 in 2017 for less than 50% of its MSRP. 120K MSRP for 50K. Only had to replace 1 auxilary battery for $150 and a few oil changes. It has been a great car and they truly are a very fine car. By a lease return is the only way to buy one IMO. You get a better than new warranty when you do it this way.

Fair play TFL showing support with the Ukrainian flag on your mics 🇺🇦

Wheels look like a nightmare to clean.

A battery pack should last 10-15 years before replacement, so, no, your kid will probably not inherit this car in 20 years unless you are willing to spend more than the car will be worth for a battery swap. It will, however, not require almost any powertrain maintenance, ever. The electronic doodads in the EQS mirror those in the new ICE versions of the S and GLS class (aside from the screens) and will be as troublesome (or not) as the regular ICE vehicles. My E43 has the first iteration of dual screen controls (predating MBUX) and has been 100% reliable for 5 years. My 2021 GLS 580 has essentially the same MBUX system as the EQS and has up to now (30,000 miles) been also absolutely reliable. Aside from my previous C400 which had a few, noncritical, teething issues, my latest 3 MB's have had exactly zero reliability problems, as good if not better than my previous (numerous) Honda vehicles. I know that's a whopping sample population of one, but its what I can attest to. The fact is that cars have become ridiculously reliable if you compare them to cars from the late 20th century.

what you didn't know ,,snow chains mode lock rear wheels if a person does not want rear wheels to turn

Madza 929 had rear wheels turn too. If you are car guy this must not be a surprise to you.

The turning radius really is impressive! I’m not sure it justifies the added complexity, but it is cool.

I've but 1 question are snow tires louder than regular. I always thought snow tires had softer compound. I of coarse realize studded tires are noisy.

Can Tommy please bring back the roller slip test??!!

"Are you allowed to open the trunk?" (after learning you're not supposed to open the front) Ha, exactly. Give the customer access to the entire car if you expect them to pay for the entire car.

You didn't show all the party tricks of the interior. The ride is awesome but the light show and sound system, including the accelerating/decelerating... you skipped it badly there buddies.

11:55 side note - what are you guys going to do if that road gets paved? just something you might want to plan for in the future.

This is not as S class - it’s not spacious like an s class. At 122K it is another 700$ for a 240v charger. And then those MB dealers want 20 to 40 K market premium. Forget it

They could have weld the doors too cause the owner might get into his or her car too

One final point when you made the video, you could get AWD for 122K :)

It looks like Mercedes asked Buick to build a car 😂🤣

I would Lease. Great looking. Great tech. Comfort. EV quiet. I agree with Nathan. Should be AWD for that price. lol

you sound like yusuf hasan

Can someone please make a long range, basic, affordable electric car with real buttons.

The back frunk or the Brunk

Yes but you cant open the bonnet.

Thanks for bringing back the buddy reviews. Love them.

oh yeah Roman, when the "slightly smaller" EQE arrives be sure give us a review of that one also.

I love how you mention the hood thing, but you also showed how to open the hood in a previous video. Mercedes must hate you now! (Hood latch is hidden underneath a plate where a hood latch is normally)

The exterior is Fugly as hell. It doesn’t have no where near the storage as it’s competitors. The sound effects are corny and probably interferes with music playing in the vehicle. Saw one on the freeway and is has no presence. A funny looking light bar runs across the front at night. This is an easy pass Mercedes really screwed this one up. The exterior needs to be completely redone. Give us something exciting to look at.

You'll own nothing, and you'll be happy.

Mercedes did a great job of copying the Honda Prelude's 4 wheel steering system from 30 years ago.

Looking at the tech and unknown if or how Mercedes will use OTA I'd still go with the Model S.

Hell yeah. Love the buddy reviews gentleman. 👌

What I love about tesla's is there are only one mode, drive.

Tesla turned the once regal and classy luxury model S into a Zoom-Zoom-fast Dodge Challenger wanna-be with more speed, black accent trim, ugly black wheels and an airplane yoke... WTF???. Mercedes has just filled the gap with the EQS. I'm a former Tesla owner now. I traded it for a 450+. 418 mile range at 100% charge and plenty fast too. Great looking car... The driver lane assist distronic extended restart in stop and go traffic (auto pilot) is better than Tesla in some ways... Very impressed so far. And it even came with a steering wheel! This is a car for grown-ups who want every possible creature comfort, class, quiet cabin, great build quality, long battery range with brick and mortar dealerships in every town... And ALL configurations are the same and/or much less money than a Plaid....

I think all this freting over the unopenable hood is a bit much. There have always been "unserviceable" parts on modern cars. There's nothing of use under the hood here, and it *is* openable if an owner really wants to. Did MB really need to take the extra step and making access more difficult and warning against it, no, but at the same time it's really not that big a deal.

Remember driving my Ford Festiva much easier than this, no thanks 😅

Oh surprise, Nathan going for another buddy review. Lunch time?

EQS or Taycan Cross Turismo 4?

great car but yeah, for $122K this should be AWD. in fact it'll be interesting to see how many people even bother opting for the RWD...? as anybody with "Mercedes money" to spend (hint: over $100K) on an EV in the first place is NOT as they say "budget constrained".

Nathan definitely does not watch TFL EV

It is much better in person. My wife and I love ours.

Well, maybe Subaru is burying the hatchet. This video was sponsored by (15 sec) them. LOL

More buddy reviews.

7s 0-60 for 125k? My rusty fusion is doing that.

The tech in the new Mercedes’ products is just too much. Super convulsed, excessive, and full of gimmicks. I’ll take a Tesla over this any day it’s faster and the screen is more thought out. Not to mention tesla probably knows more about making an ev than Daimler.

I loath vehicles with low profile tires. What's the plus side of them, handling? Get too close to curbs and they're destroyed. Firm ride. Why would you have them, looks maybe? Now Formula 1 gas gone more this direction to cater for people who like the looks. They're no good either. I'm open to being corrected. Merc has done a good job with suspension. 4 wheel steer is something to go wrong like the Skyline GTR. (personal experience) I sound like a grumpy old fart. Trucks are better.

Great news: once we have urine powered propulsion, the Mercedes have the filler port already engineered in front of the driver’s door 🤙🏼

ha ha ha , Nathan in a yuppie car ..... wow

Ukraine flag and Carhartt…unfortunately everyone goes woke

these cars are pointless unless you have money to burn. i really hope that screen never goes out.

Tesla has better range, but for the price this has better luxury and more bang for your buck.

super slow car , to get almost 8 seconds 0-60. unacceptectable , even with 3 people should be at around maybe 6 seconds with 3 people but not almost 8. for this price.

EV's are to expensive. PHEV is the best right now

Mercedes are overrated tbh