Comments on: Brabus K4 Short Test Drive http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:53:19 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: KingKong http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48680 KingKong Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:12:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48680 new S-class much better than any in its segment. very comfort handling, tried it once but not yet Brabus version. but i dont like the software system inside it new S-class much better than any in its segment. very comfort handling, tried it once but not yet Brabus version. but i dont like the software system inside it

]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48650 topgunthang Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:13:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48650 i think all the benz are ok looking...except for that coupe version. the one with black plastics on the outside. benz and bmw have different concepts. if want to compare performance can only compare the tuned versions of the benz. but yes, id like an S class. c class is also comfortable enough even though is entry level. i think all the benz are ok looking…except for that coupe version. the one with black plastics on the outside. benz and bmw have different concepts. if want to compare performance can only compare the tuned versions of the benz. but yes, id like an S class. c class is also comfortable enough even though is entry level.

]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48649 raybrig85 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:48:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48649 jz accept merc if gt touch frm brabus...family car frm merc...i jz can accept the dsg of s-class...other...like uncle's car... jz accept merc if gt touch frm brabus…family car frm merc…i jz can accept the dsg of s-class…other…like uncle’s car…

]]> By: pirate http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48644 pirate Wed, 30 Aug 2006 09:45:48 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48644 Turbocharging a bigger engine more justifiable? Errr...if it's a 3.0L Accord producing 240bhp and 287Nm already - with linear power delivery and good driveability, do u think it is in DIRE need of forced induction? Audi n Mercedes engineers are all wrong in blowing their 1.8 n 2.0L engines then... Is this a BM freak I hear yakking away? Lol Turbocharging a bigger engine more justifiable?

Errr…if it’s a 3.0L Accord producing 240bhp and 287Nm already – with linear power delivery and good driveability, do u think it is in DIRE need of forced induction?

Audi n Mercedes engineers are all wrong in blowing their 1.8 n 2.0L engines then…

Is this a BM freak I hear yakking away?
Lol

]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48640 topgunthang Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:33:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48640 very nice car. though i dont see the point of turbocharging a small engine. unless this turbocharged model is cheaper than the 2.3litre model. minus the wheels and other minor upgrades. or problably the tax model NAP in msia has something to do with this. less tax on smaller cap engines. i guess its much easier to seperate the buying crowd from the 'test drive only-but no buy' crowd esp when walking into a brabus or benz dealer. it might be harder to seperate if say in a honda dealer. of course an experience businessman/salesman would know who is buying and who is not once a person walks in. but i guess they got nothing to lose if they never look down on any potential buyer. except for some time and a little petrol for the test drive. anybody tried rocking up to a up-class car dealer wearing sleeping t shirt, shorts and slippers and drive a beat up car to request a test drive but actually has intention to sign up for a car on that same day? very nice car. though i dont see the point of turbocharging a small engine. unless this turbocharged model is cheaper than the 2.3litre model. minus the wheels and other minor upgrades. or problably the tax model NAP in msia has something to do with this. less tax on smaller cap engines.

i guess its much easier to seperate the buying crowd from the ‘test drive only-but no buy’ crowd esp when walking into a brabus or benz dealer. it might be harder to seperate if say in a honda dealer. of course an experience businessman/salesman would know who is buying and who is not once a person walks in. but i guess they got nothing to lose if they never look down on any potential buyer. except for some time and a little petrol for the test drive.

anybody tried rocking up to a up-class car dealer wearing sleeping t shirt, shorts and slippers and drive a beat up car to request a test drive but actually has intention to sign up for a car on that same day?

]]> By: mycar_stolen http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48639 mycar_stolen Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:19:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48639 Try to adopt an open mind … I bought the Brabus because of the fantastic sales people in Brabus Prai. They never look down on you. really like the terms "they never look down on you". p/s always having problems to test drive a nice car if dont know the salesman(worst if sales man is driving a lousy car).when I was younger...now ok lah old already but...happy to know that. Try to adopt an open mind … I bought the Brabus because of the fantastic sales people in Brabus Prai. They never look down on you.

really like the terms “they never look down on you”.

p/s always having problems to test drive a nice car if dont know the salesman(worst if sales man is driving a lousy car).when I was younger…now ok lah old already but…happy to know that.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48620 mystvearn Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:27:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48620 I meant the AMG equivalant... I meant the AMG equivalant…

]]> By: petlee http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48616 petlee Tue, 29 Aug 2006 10:55:47 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48616 Dear Whopper, My name is Peter Lee and I am the owner of the Brabus. I admit I am 44 years old now....a conservative uncle. When I was a teenager I called my father a nerd for listening to classical music. At that time I was into ROCK and REGGAE. But now I found my self appreciating classical more and more....a NERD now. Everyone has to pass thru this uncle age. What I found is that your taste changes when you age , just like wine. I have been changing cars every year for the last 10 years. I was also a BMW (own 328i x 2 and a 523i) and an ALFA (155 and 168) maniac. All were good cars....they may not be the most reliable or headache free...but they were good to drive. At that time all I was concerned was speed and power. But now (as an uncle) I have come to appreciate comfort more. Try to adopt an open mind ... I bought the Brabus because of the fantastic sales people in Brabus Prai. They never look down on you. So if you are in Penang, give me a call and I can arrange some Brabus / Audi / Alfa / BMW for your experience. Take care. Best rgds Peter Lee Dear Whopper,

My name is Peter Lee and I am the owner of the Brabus.

I admit I am 44 years old now….a conservative uncle.

When I was a teenager I called my father a nerd for listening to classical music.
At that time I was into ROCK and REGGAE.

But now I found my self appreciating classical more and more….a NERD now.

Everyone has to pass thru this uncle age.

What I found is that your taste changes when you age , just like wine.

I have been changing cars every year for the last 10 years. I was also a BMW (own 328i x 2 and a 523i) and an ALFA (155 and 168) maniac.

All were good cars….they may not be the most reliable or headache free…but they were good to drive.

At that time all I was concerned was speed and power. But now (as an uncle) I have come to appreciate comfort more.

Try to adopt an open mind … I bought the Brabus because of the fantastic sales people in Brabus Prai. They never look down on you.

So if you are in Penang, give me a call and I can arrange some Brabus / Audi / Alfa / BMW for your experience.

Take care.

Best rgds
Peter Lee

]]> By: Whopper http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48565 Whopper Tue, 29 Aug 2006 01:52:59 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48565 Hmmm.....to me a Mercedes is suitable for 'Uncles' and 'Aunties', those with conservative mindset. The only thing I find worth oggling about the Brabus K4 is the Pirelli P Zero tyres. Hmmm…..to me a Mercedes is suitable for ‘Uncles’ and ‘Aunties’, those with conservative mindset. The only thing I find worth oggling about the Brabus K4 is the Pirelli P Zero tyres.

]]> By: armandd http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48547 armandd Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:13:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48547 thanks dr sp long thanks dr sp long

]]> By: chris_the_germ http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48540 chris_the_germ Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:07:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48540 Thanks to Paul for all the work (? hope you enjoyed it) writing honest test drive articles. I find that very valuableI as the press in Malaysia seems to be fully sponsored by the industry. Hardly ever read criticism about any model, it may be the worst thing ever built... so this here is far more interesting! Keep up the good work. Thanks to Paul for all the work (? hope you enjoyed it) writing honest test drive articles. I find that very valuableI as the press in Malaysia seems to be fully sponsored by the industry. Hardly ever read criticism about any model, it may be the worst thing ever built… so this here is far more interesting! Keep up the good work.

]]> By: pirate http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48538 pirate Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:11:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48538 Poor man's Merc? A W211 E-Class is at least RM340k brand new. To those people who don't know their stuff, I wouldn't even bother to explain... Lol Poor man’s Merc?
A W211 E-Class is at least RM340k brand new.

To those people who don’t know their stuff, I wouldn’t even bother to explain…
Lol

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48537 mystvearn Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:59:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48537 Looks like the lifted model looks almost the same as the old one. Its still bland, you need to tell people that its different or they will just say its a "poor-man's" mercedes since they could not afford the AMG to begin with Looks like the lifted model looks almost the same as the old one. Its still bland, you need to tell people that its different or they will just say its a “poor-man’s” mercedes since they could not afford the AMG to begin with

]]> By: pirate http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48536 pirate Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:53:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48536 Did the Altezza had a shootout with the Brabus? :) Did the Altezza had a shootout with the Brabus?
:)

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48533 Joe Ooi Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:28:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48533 Good and excellent car! Good and excellent car!

]]> By: drM http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48532 drM Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:20:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48532 they say, Mercedes always the elder's ride, while Bimmer is the yippies choice. but I dont mind to hop into any Brabus/AMG....heheehheh.cheers! they say, Mercedes always the elder’s ride, while Bimmer is the yippies choice. but I dont mind to hop into any Brabus/AMG….heheehheh.cheers!

]]> By: pirate http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48530 pirate Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:00:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48530 Mercedes-Benz is about quiet comfort, prestige and luxury motoring. This Brabus is a boost to the marque in terms of power and sportiness. Even the C-Class is found to be comfortable despite its smaller size - being a junior exec. To each its own I guess ;) Mercedes-Benz is about quiet comfort, prestige and luxury motoring. This Brabus is a boost to the marque in terms of power and sportiness.

Even the C-Class is found to be comfortable despite its smaller size – being a junior exec.
To each its own I guess ;)

]]> By: KingKong http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48508 KingKong Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:28:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48508 look at the interior, what a traditional luxury design. look at the interior, what a traditional luxury design.

]]> By: narrowband http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48505 narrowband Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:08:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48505 Hmm... I cant help but notice the Altezza instead. Hmm… I cant help but notice the Altezza instead.

]]> By: redragon http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48503 redragon Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:04:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48503 If everyone prefer the same make then a lot of car manufacturers would've close shop long time ago. If everyone prefer the same make then a lot of car manufacturers would’ve close shop long time ago.

]]> By: h2k http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48500 h2k Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:17:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48500 well, BMW & Benz being both rear wheel drive should be more fun and sharper handling. Audi being front wheel/quattro version is more of a 'safe' car...or should i say boring...hahahaha! well, BMW & Benz being both rear wheel drive should be more fun and sharper handling. Audi being front wheel/quattro version is more of a ’safe’ car…or should i say boring…hahahaha!

]]> By: Ricc http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48499 Ricc Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:48:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48499 BMW?? No way.. I prefer Brabus.. Audi even better.. :p BMW?? No way.. I prefer Brabus.. Audi even better.. :p

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48498 mitlanevo Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:46:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48498 CLS350 vs. 730Li ?? Brabus K4 vs. 523i ?? or CLK500 vs. M6 ?? Please, no war between Mercedes Benz and BMW, but sometimes comparisons are acceptable. CLS350 vs. 730Li ?? Brabus K4 vs. 523i ?? or CLK500 vs. M6 ?? Please, no war between Mercedes Benz and BMW, but sometimes comparisons are acceptable.

]]> By: redragon http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48490 redragon Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:54:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48490 must agree with szw. unless it's the AMG version. tried the W210 AMG E55 some time back, simply mind blowing. Well, I recall testing the M5 as well. Still BMW wins ,.....unless if I have to use the car in KL traffic, I'll pick AMG simply for the sake of my left foot. must agree with szw. unless it’s the AMG version. tried the W210 AMG E55 some time back, simply mind blowing. Well, I recall testing the M5 as well. Still BMW wins ,…..unless if I have to use the car in KL traffic, I’ll pick AMG simply for the sake of my left foot.

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48489 szw Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:10:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48489 BMW is way better ! BMW is way better !

]]> By: mycar_stolen http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48486 mycar_stolen Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:01:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48486 PEDAL BRAKE OR..FOOT BRAKE :-) NOT EASY THOUGH TO USE HAND AS IT IS DOWN THERE... PEDAL BRAKE OR..FOOT BRAKE :-) NOT EASY THOUGH TO USE HAND AS IT IS DOWN THERE…

]]> By: KY http://paultan.org/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48485 KY Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:55:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2006/08/28/brabus-k4-short-test-drive/#comment-48485 the far left paddle is the "hand" brake, right? the far left paddle is the “hand” brake, right?

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