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First car chat thread, AMG or M, which one wins?

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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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Default First car chat thread, AMG or M, which one wins?

M gets my vote though AMG has way more cars.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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It's a tough call, because the AMG machines are gorgeously styled and incredibly quick. However, they're not the "drivers' cars" that BMWs and especially ///M's are in terms of suspension and handling. I'd much rather take an M3 through a twisty back road than a C32.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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I think that even thought the E55 has more HP right now, the M5 is a better drivers car, as are all BMW's compared to MB's. However, look for a V-10 powered M5 putting out 500+ HP by 05 or 06, according to Car & Driver. I love HP wars!
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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I'd take AMG because I think they'd be more reliable, and ALSO tons of fun.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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AMG all the way. Love the styling, the power, especially some of the sickening torque numbers the 55s can out down. However, I respect M for being powerful and N/A and that they can keep the prices down. Overall though, I stay with AMG.

James
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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If Mercedes ever came out with a manual transmission here in the US, then i'd say AMG. But they dont. If I'm gonna drive a car with as much power as these cars put out, its gonna have to be stick. So my vote goes for ///M.
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:23 AM
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Both ?? LOL If I had to pick I would say AMG...

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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 11:01 AM
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I pick M. Most AMG cars have too much power for what the suspension can handle, which can get you into trouble on twisty roads. M cars have handling that matches up with power, and the real fun comes with pushing both the acceleration and handling to the limit, not just acceleration alone.
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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AMG Always loved them, no matter which style.
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