it was brought up before, but i was wondering if anyone is seriously considering trading in their current c230k for a AMG version (assuming it comes out...)

Yes, IF they give it more ***** and keep the price south of the stratos.

If its in at ~ $35K(US) with at least 300HP and Torque. I will likely make the upgrade. I just don't believe that will be the case.

I read on this board the 2003 AMG is purely a cosmetic upgrade.

I hear that the door handles will be different.. non pinching. The blue wheel in the middle of the dash for the A/C vent is being removed... not sure why they are doing that. I like that feature as well as the new bi-xenons which will be offered. This is all rumor mill of course... I have no first hand info on any of this. I will be attending the NY Auto show on Mar 29th and hopefully I will get some good info and pics of cars.

If they make it, I will jump. It must have a performance upgrade though.