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Old 01-22-09, 09:52 AM
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That's the new AMG wheels???
I was hoping they would stick with the 5 spoke design (the best ever).
The 6 spokes is somewhat in Brabus territory.
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Old 01-22-09, 09:57 AM
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the jaguar is drop dead gorgeous...but the interior doesnt scream tier 1 luxury.
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Old 01-22-09, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
the jaguar is drop dead gorgeous...but the interior doesnt scream tier 1 luxury.
Really? I think the interior of the Jaguar is simply out of this world. The design might be a little austere for some but it works. Especially sitting in it in person... the materials are fantastic, real leather and wood everywhere.
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Old 01-22-09, 12:33 PM
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Wow, I thought the interior of the new e class looked weak, but that was until the AMG version. Holy cow does that silver and black interior look pathetic. They might as well just ripped out the interior of the Chrysler 300 and thrown it in there.
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Old 01-22-09, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
That's the new AMG wheels???
I was hoping they would stick with the 5 spoke design (the best ever).
The 6 spokes is somewhat in Brabus territory.
I think the new AMG wheels are what should be standard with the E550. The upgraded AMG wheels should be at least 19s and wider to fill up the wheel wells. I know that these AMG wheels are the same size as the current E63 wheels but they just don't look big enough for the new E class.

I also think the new tails really messed up the car. I was hoping the AMG appearance package would help but it doesn't.

My last hope with the new E now lies with the new E63. I hope that it has an even more aggressive rear bumper with four exhaust tips, C63 diffuser, and tail.

I am already a bit disappointed that it will have 525 hp compared to its competition such as the CTS-V, RS6 , and the upcoming M5 that is supposed to have 550 hp.
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Old 01-22-09, 08:47 PM
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I'm almost sure that wheel is the EURO spec wheel. They tend to carry different wheels than the US spec cars. I can almost assure you that they will offer a different wheel.
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Old 01-22-09, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo
When the 210 came out, I really liked it. When the 211 was released, I thought MB did a great job of making it better. The 211 E55s are so sleek while the e63 was just that much more aggressive looking.

The 212? I've seen a few shots that made me go hmmm ... but other than that, it will take some getting used to (kind of like the 3GS for me). I was hoping the AMG version would really make me get off the fence. Although it is a step above the standard version, I am still reserving judgment.
thats just the sport package its like having a a4 s line or a is250/350 with the lexus lip kit looks diffrent but its nor is-f or rs4
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Old 01-22-09, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by drunk_dave
thats just the sport package its like having a a4 s line or a is250/350 with the lexus lip kit looks diffrent but its nor is-f or rs4
True. The current E350/E550 with the AMG sports package still is visually different from the full-blown AMG E63. My hope is that the W212 E63 will be better looking than the standard E.
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Old 01-22-09, 11:25 PM
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I like it! More high resolution pix can be found here.
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Old 01-23-09, 09:03 AM
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I am not a fan of the stance this car has. Looks like it's always nose diving or coming to a screeching hault because the nose sits so low and the rear sits so high.
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Old 01-23-09, 09:05 AM
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ewww soft top
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Old 01-23-09, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
ewww soft top
Soft top allows a sleeker body. A retractable hardtop would be very large and bulky (since it's a 4 seater) so the body lines in the rear would have to be ugly like the Lexus SC.
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Old 01-23-09, 10:02 AM
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As time goes on, I am not liking the MB designs anymore.

Damn, bring me back a 2000 E55
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
ugly like the Lexus SC.
Thats debatable
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Old 01-23-09, 10:07 AM
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Regular E-class coupe >> softtop convertible ...
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