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Originally posted by Moses
So what's the deal with the "electronic" brakes? I was thinking about an E 55 AMG, but I'm sort of worried about an electronic brake failure with 469 HP.
And why is the navigation system so primitive? Why doesn't Mercedes contract this out to Garmin? Hell, Lexus has a better nav system.
And another thing!... 
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The electronic brakes take a bit of getting used to - they are far more sensitive than the typical hydralic units - you really need a light touch to be smooth with them. That said, there is a hydralic backup in the system, in case the electronics fail, so you shouldn't have to worry about brake failure.
The COMMAND system (Nav system in MB-speak) is slowing being 'redesigned.' As a matter of fact, the new S-class has a completely new design that kinda looks like the BMW I-drive system, but from what I've been told, it is far superior to use. It's more like a roller mouse type interface. I assume they will be making this the standard COMMAND / NAV interface in the other models. I have seen it, but have not yet used it - they don't give out prototype S-classes to us lowly IT guys!
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CJFusco
Does anyone at MB take issue with your driving a car made "across town"?
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When my boss first saw my Porsche, his exact words were, "Hey, at least it's German." It is the Lexus owner employees that get the hardest time here.
-Z-man.