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Old 09-01-20, 12:46 PM
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Two seater - one of the biggest two seaters they make but not the biggest.
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AMG GT, which is just about 3" shorter than the SL. And way more appropriate for someone whose other cars are an M2 and X6M.
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Originally Posted by Och
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Two seater - one of the biggest two seaters they make but not the biggest.
Mercedes ?
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Originally Posted by geko29
AMG GT, which is just about 3" shorter than the SL. And way more appropriate for someone whose other cars are an M2 and X6M.
Bigger than the tiny GT. Even bigger than my X6M.
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Metris work van
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SL roadster?

edit: Well, you did say not the biggest. Hmm. Two-seater? I must be forgetting something.

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Old 09-01-20, 02:03 PM
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They make two sizes of Metris work van. Just sayin!
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Haha, at least someone is thinking outside the box. I got the new Sprinter to replace my old 2014 Sprinter. The one I got has a standard wheelbase/roof - thus not the biggest since they make extended versions. I also own a 2017 Metris, but I don't think it comes in several sizes, it only has a cargo and passenger versions, but they are the same size.

Mercedes Benz actually owns the biggest truck factory in the world, and they make a full line of commercial trucks - something many people forget or not ever know.

The new truck I got is a 4 cylinder gas, the old one is a v6 diesel. I briefly drove it around, and I'm pleasantly surprised with the engine - it performs no worse than the v6 diesel, has plenty of grunt down low. Mercedes as usual did an awesome job with the gearing and drivetrain.



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Haha, nice! You're right, the Metris only comes in one size, its the Sprinter that comes in 2. I was combining the Metris and Sprinter in my head.
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Do they make an AMG version

Edit, had to google it.. based on date I think this is an old April fools article though

https://www.motor1.com/news/54360/me...-with-503-bhp/
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Sadly, that Sprinter AMG is an April fools joke lol

The Sprinter 63 S will officially be unveiled on April Fool's Day, so stay tuned for full details.
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Do they make an AMG version

Edit, had to google it.. based on date I think this is an old April fools article though

https://www.motor1.com/news/54360/me...-with-503-bhp/
Confirmed:

https://www.drive.com.au/car-review/...xes-82817.html
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Oh you can bet I have AMG badges on both the old Sprinter and the Metris. For the new one an AMG bad is going to be the first (and only) mod.

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Originally Posted by Och
Haha, at least someone is thinking outside the box.
Actually, no......it IS a box LOL.

Mercedes Benz actually owns the biggest truck factory in the world, and they make a full line of commercial trucks - something many people forget or not ever know.
At first, I would have guessed Ford as the largest truck maker, as they make everything from Rangers to big commercial F-750s, but if the numbers say Mercedes, then so be it.


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Originally Posted by SW17LS
They make two sizes of Metris work van. Just sayin!

Congratulations, Steve. I guessed Och's motorcycle......you guessed his work van.
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