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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Default Which used AMG model would you buy?

So most people can't pony up the 100k for a new AMG Mercedes...So I got to looking at used examples E55, CL55, etc. which go for around 30k, maybe less (for 2004 ish models)

I would probably choose this:



Or This:
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Something about an AMG without a warranty worries me.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Not saying I would buy...Can't anyways, not at this time. But I still look all the time
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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I was seriously considering a W211 E63 back in 08' but now you'll definitely find a E55 for under 30k
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Out of warranty V12 Mercedes
Because replacing ignition coils gets you hard
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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don't get the w215 cl, they are problems after problems. same with w220 s, a lot of problems (generally speaking)

the w211 is a strong car, relatively more solid

but in the end, without warranty it can get your heart pounding
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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E63.... I wouldn't mod the E55 turbos so i would stick to N/A.Both are fast enough I still love that car!
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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AMG cars tend to be worth only 25% of their value after 5+ years. They depreciate as fast as they can accelerate.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Instead of going AMG, I'd recommend going with the W220 S600 or W215 CL600. They've got plenty of power too and the V12 sounds amazing on them. The SL600 is a great choice too.

If you want to stay with the AMG models, I'd recommend the W220 S-Class or the W215 CL.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Vossen
E63.... I wouldn't mod the E55 turbos so i would stick to N/A.Both are fast enough I still love that car!
Mike, isn't older E55 supercharged?

The new E63 is turbo charged, right?
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Out of those 2. E class in black or gray
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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W210 E55 is n.a
W211 E55 is s/c

W211 E55 can be a 10 second car.

E63 right now it n.a
Next AMG is doing 6.2 or 5.5 tt, I forget...

The V12 600's are nice TT, but **** that, AMG 65!!!!
Again,.... out of warranty v12 = fetish
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Diavel AMG Special Edition.


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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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I remember a lot of 6.2 AMG owner complained about lack of torque compare to the previous S/C E55.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
Mike, isn't older E55 supercharged?

The new E63 is turbo charged, right?
E63 is N/A

You are right E55 is supercharged...I need to be slapped
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