2004 MAYBACH 57 NEW CAR BUYER'S GUIDE

What's New for the 2004 Maybach 57?
Call the segment ultra-luxury, that stratospheric portion of the market populated by Bentley, Rolls-Royce and, now, Maybach. Resurrected after more than 60 years, the Maybach brand name will be pinned to the most luxurious sedan ever to be assembled by Mercedes-Benz. Two models are offered: the opulent Maybach 57 and the long-wheelbase Maybach 62. Each comes with a stunning list of standard features, and buyers can tailor the vehicles to their personal tastes. Sales are expected to number about 500 annually, keeping these ultra-luxury sedans appropriately exclusive.

Advantages of the 2004 Maybach 57:

• Equipped with every conceivable convenience
• Plush yet able to perform
• Cost-no-object engineering mantra

Objections to the 2004 Maybach 57:

• Multi-millionnaires only
• Grille design reminds of the Hyundai XG350 or Lincoln Town Car
• Unremarkable styling

Editor's Advice:
When the Mercedes-Benz S-Class simply won't do, there's the 2004 Maybach 57 to consider.