So, we made a decision to purchase a brand new chauffeur
vehicle. Simple right? Well, not quite because there are options to
consider. Who would have thought it could be so complicated? As someone who
has never had the luxury of selecting vehicle options before, it soon became apparent
that choosing quite a few can lead to a significant cost!
Then there is the length. Normal, Long or Extra Long? Then
there is the style. Sport or AMG? And do you really want the bigger AMG wheels with
low profile tyres which can make the ride harsh? Then there is the colour and
the option of metallic paint. The list goes on and that is before you even
think about the interior which offers the choice of five, six or seven
passenger seats.
There is an option to have a centre console between the
front seats with a refrigerator. How about an electric sunroof? Well, at some
point I guess you have to be practical and think about what gives the most
value to the passenger and the driver? A quick bit of research on the Internet
reveals second-hand prices are robust but nearly every V Class has a black
interior with carbon fibre trim effect.
So what do we do? We decide to be different and go for a wow
factor. We specify a silk beige leather interior complimented by a walnut wood
trim. We be pragmatic and choose an Extra Long body style in metallic silver
with seven passenger seats and we add a few sensible options such as electric
memory seats, a parcel shelf, a 360 degree parking camera and the uprated 250d engine.
To save a little we opted for the Sport
instead of the AMG but still kept the electric sliding doors, electric tailgate
and ambient lighting to impress passengers. After weeks of deliberation it seemed
we finally had the right specification - except for that one last little thing. The icing
on the cake for yours truly: A fifteen speaker Burmester theatre system with exceptional sound quality.
