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Old 07-23-07, 09:37 PM
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I mean from C-R class, its all covered. Now we have black series cars. Seeing the S 65 in person is stunning.

I mean, kudos to the brand. Wow, wow, wow.
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Old 07-23-07, 09:44 PM
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I've always been a huge fan of AMG vehicles... IMO, AMG > ///M

But that's just me.
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Old 07-23-07, 09:54 PM
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I've always been a fan a German design and the the Mercedes Benz AMG line is a great example of that

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Old 07-23-07, 09:56 PM
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very true, the amg line is really different. the other day on freeway i finally see the first s class that i like, rolling ride beside me (with wheels). looking closely and i saw that it's the s65. N..........I..........C.........E.......
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AMG line has always been bananas. I could never justify buying a MB unless it was an AMG model though. My mothers best friend has a CL55 AMG and her son has a E55 AMG. Two incredibly sweet rides. And ridiculously fast!!
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Old 07-23-07, 11:45 PM
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Yes, Im liking these for sure.
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Old 07-24-07, 01:13 AM
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I think the S65 is a pointless car.. but give me a 04 E55 ANYDAY of the week. Absolutely LOVE that car.
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Old 07-24-07, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ksxxsk
Why would an S65 be pointless but an E55 be reasonable? Both are large sedans with insane amts of power. I would love either.
I guess I can't make that comment without driving both cars, but from reviews I read online the S65 felt like a giant boat with gobs of power, but the E performs much more like a sports sedan. I also just can't stand the huge wheel arches in the new S...
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Since we're talking LOOKS, yes the AMG stuff has always been spot on. While I would love to have the AMG engine in my CLK430, Having factory installed AMG (mildly tuned) suspension and factory installed AMG body package and wheels sure helps me love the car more.

The newer stuff just keeps on continuing a trend of killer looks and performance.

(damn, Gwen has that song drilled into my head)
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Old 07-24-07, 04:07 AM
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OK, I'll be the first to expose the elephant in the room--MB really should be putting more resources into making their base products reliable and solid. I can't argue that AMG brings a halo to the brand, and that they usually represent the pinnacle of styling for each particular class. Given the prices they charge, AMG probably even runs a profit so it's not like the company needs to decide, "Let's see, we can either put 100 engineers on fixing dash rattles or on cranking out another 5bhp from this supercharger..." But it is hurting the brand, in tangible and measurable ways, to have their bread-and-butter lineup losing lustre compared to the competition.
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What competition?

Close the doors on a G55.
Floor a CLK63 Black Series.
Throw the roof back on an SL65.

These cars have no competition.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Is it just me or AMG's current lineup is bananas!!
If you mean that the cars are appeeling, I agree!!!
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Old 07-24-07, 07:33 AM
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I love AMG vehicles. Growing up I remember a few people in the neighborhood with AMG vehicles and always the best looking in the neighborhood (and the most powerful).
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Originally Posted by rominl
very true, the amg line is really different. the other day on freeway i finally see the first s class that i like, rolling ride beside me (with wheels). looking closely and i saw that it's the s65. N..........I..........C.........E.......
You still won't pick it over the LS460L though right ?

Yeah the AMG models are so much more appealing than the regular MB's, although pricey.
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Bananas is an understatement!!

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