Mercedes AMG Driving Event Coverage 11/8/09 (56K slight warning)
11-09-09, 11:17 AM
#16
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Very good review Henry and wow, what a blast!! Glad to see Benz with such offerings and holding events like this. Being a history buff, I do like how Benz always plays their heritage whenever possible....its just cool to see the old vehicles and where the new ones come from.
11-09-09, 01:14 PM
#18
Thanks for the great report! Good pics, vids, and writeup. 
The SL63 does sound fantastic.
Quick comments:
The SL63 does sound fantastic.Quick comments:
- As I understand it, the 63 designation is a throwback to the M100 engine.
- Having driven the C63, I strongly disagree that it has tighter steering - in fact, I found the C63 had significantly worse feedback than the F... making it unpredictable in corners.
- I hate, hate, hate the square quad pipes on the E63 - much prefer the oval ones like current C/SL/etc.
- That said, if I were to ever buy my 2nd AMG, it'd probably be the E63. However, that's not going to happen as the F is already borderline too heavy for my tastes.
- Finally, I'm just glad AMG is back to being naturally aspirated.
you are right about the styling, i am not a big fan of the e63 myself. it just looks too "angled" for me, the previous generation looks perfect.
i drove all of the same cars today. i felt that the C63 was the most high strung but, i feel will reward the experienced driver and those seats in the C63 are amazing, though a bit tight for me. the E63 was very balanced and really surprised me in overall response and handling. i can only imagine how it would drive with the sports package which was not in any of the cars at the event. the SL63 felt heavy, but not bad considering the SL63 has been out for quite a while. now i await the SLS at the LA auto show........
Awesome write up Henry
Tired of the M3 already???
Of the three, I can't believe the C looks the best to me.
I still can't get over the ugly rear end of the new E (AMG didn't help either
), new center console, and those quad pipes, but luckily the power/drive are making up for it
Tired of the M3 already???
Of the three, I can't believe the C looks the best to me.
I still can't get over the ugly rear end of the new E (AMG didn't help either
), new center console, and those quad pipes, but luckily the power/drive are making up for it
the e63 drives very nice, but yeah, not a fan of interior and exterior overall. i couldn't believe they don't even have suede roof lining!
Very good review Henry and wow, what a blast!! Glad to see Benz with such offerings and holding events like this. Being a history buff, I do like how Benz always plays their heritage whenever possible....its just cool to see the old vehicles and where the new ones come from.
I wish I got an invitation to go there! 
11-09-09, 02:51 PM
#22
but yeah, all 3 cars sound very muscular when they take off. so the whole day it was "vroooom" after "vroooooom". i wonder how often did they have gas up the cars. i know they were checking the tires pretty often
11-09-09, 05:06 PM
#25
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great way to spend a day. Are you thinking od getting rid of the M3 and doing a E63 AMG ??? Man I can only imagine the way that thing pulls over 120 mph. To bad its goverened. I would take it to a Renntech shop and have the software installed into the ECU. I think they can easily pull another 60 - 70 hp. I have seen them do it on the C63 AMG at Dynocomp here in Scottsdale. The thing sounds insane when at full tilt on a dyno.
I hope one day to own a Benz. They are world class cars. Everything about the styling, performance, and fit and finish are top notch
I hope one day to own a Benz. They are world class cars. Everything about the styling, performance, and fit and finish are top notch
11-10-09, 08:42 AM
#28
haha indeed it looks a bit "old" huh
but i have to say, those cars were in such prestige condition, i didn't even want anyone to get close to them. the paint is completely flawless and the interior condition (maybe re-conditioned) is just wow
but i have to say, those cars were in such prestige condition, i didn't even want anyone to get close to them. the paint is completely flawless and the interior condition (maybe re-conditioned) is just wow
11-10-09, 08:51 AM
#29
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I think I've seen you typed that twice in this thread, it must be similar to that crap and crab thing