New Motor Trend test
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New Motor Trend test
This just popped up today.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...t-test-review/
0-60 in 4.4 and a 13 flat quarter mile which means it will take a Maserati Ghibli Q4S. Motor Trend also agrees that defaulting back to comfort after drives sucks.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...t-test-review/
0-60 in 4.4 and a 13 flat quarter mile which means it will take a Maserati Ghibli Q4S. Motor Trend also agrees that defaulting back to comfort after drives sucks.
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I Just noticed Road and Track put a new one out last week too. How did I miss them.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...g-quick-drive/
They take a **** on the trannie and look forward to driving the 9 speed in the coupe.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...g-quick-drive/
They take a **** on the trannie and look forward to driving the 9 speed in the coupe.
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Not just a Ghibli Q4S. I went head to head with a 2015 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 and held up very well until 135mph..that's when I said I can't hang no more with 3 lives in my car
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Good find. For saving $8500 over what I'd pay for the C43 (negotiated a great discount on my C450 yet to be built), I'm fine with an aged 7 speed. In 3 years I'll trade it in for a well refined 9 speed with 3 years of learning and improvement to it.
Good to see the 4.4 speed and being able to take a few Maserati's. Equipped with an Escort radar detector and removed badges, I hope I'll have the chance to surprise a few of its owners on the highway.
Good to see the 4.4 speed and being able to take a few Maserati's. Equipped with an Escort radar detector and removed badges, I hope I'll have the chance to surprise a few of its owners on the highway.
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You don't even need to remove the badges cuz 98% of drivers on the road don't know wtf a C450 is. They know its not a C63 that's for sure.
I don't think I will trade in my C450 until 1.) AWD C63S is released or 2.) MB released an inline 6 TT
I can tell you that the Quattroporte I took on head to head on my way to Atlantic City was surprised I had the lead until I finally let off the throttle at 135mph. It just didnt make sense to keep going 100+ mph when traffic built up with 2 passengers making my car a bit less agile and I was also afraid of getting rock chips lol
I don't think I will trade in my C450 until 1.) AWD C63S is released or 2.) MB released an inline 6 TT
I can tell you that the Quattroporte I took on head to head on my way to Atlantic City was surprised I had the lead until I finally let off the throttle at 135mph. It just didnt make sense to keep going 100+ mph when traffic built up with 2 passengers making my car a bit less agile and I was also afraid of getting rock chips lol
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You don't even need to remove the badges cuz 98% of drivers on the road don't know wtf a C450 is. They know its not a C63 that's for sure.
I don't think I will trade in my C450 until 1.) AWD C63S is released or 2.) MB released an inline 6 TT
I can tell you that the Quattroporte I took on head to head on my way to Atlantic City was surprised I had the lead until I finally let off the throttle at 135mph. It just didnt make sense to keep going 100+ mph when traffic built up with 2 passengers making my car a bit less agile and I was also afraid of getting rock chips lol
I don't think I will trade in my C450 until 1.) AWD C63S is released or 2.) MB released an inline 6 TT
I can tell you that the Quattroporte I took on head to head on my way to Atlantic City was surprised I had the lead until I finally let off the throttle at 135mph. It just didnt make sense to keep going 100+ mph when traffic built up with 2 passengers making my car a bit less agile and I was also afraid of getting rock chips lol
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I'm banking on the AWD C63S too for my 3 year swap, fingers crossed. I can't tell much difference between a C63 and C450 without the badges, besides the sound, but I'm no expert at visually identifying cars. If someone happens to think it's a C300 and tries to race me, well, they're f*cked in more ways than one.
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2016 Mercedes C450 AMG, 2015 BMW X5 x35i Luxury
Needless to say, I believe most people aside from car enthusiasts don't know/don't care which model you're driving. They generally look at what brand and stop there...
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I could not agree with you more!! Mid range punch for overtaking is more important than 0 to 60, and this car have a devastating mid range. I've been driving my C450 now for 5 months, and I absolutely love the thing. At first, I was contemplating getting a power upgrade, but I've decided against it, reason, I will not be tracking my car, so there is absolutely no need for a power upgrade, unless it is just for bragging rights. The only upgrade I will be doing is a decent catback exhaust from one of the reputable companies.
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This just popped up today.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...t-test-review/
0-60 in 4.4 and a 13 flat quarter mile which means it will take a Maserati Ghibli Q4S. Motor Trend also agrees that defaulting back to comfort after drives sucks.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...t-test-review/
0-60 in 4.4 and a 13 flat quarter mile which means it will take a Maserati Ghibli Q4S. Motor Trend also agrees that defaulting back to comfort after drives sucks.
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Originally Posted by chango450
LOL my aunt thought that I bought the same car as her son....a CLS 63AMG. She said it pretty much looks identical. I took it as a compliment Needless to say, I believe most people aside from car enthusiasts don't know/don't care which model you're driving. They generally look at what brand and stop there...
Needless to say, I believe most people aside from car enthusiasts don't know/don't care which model you're driving. They generally look at what brand and stop there...
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2016 C450
This just popped up today.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...t-test-review/
0-60 in 4.4 and a 13 flat quarter mile which means it will take a Maserati Ghibli Q4S. Motor Trend also agrees that defaulting back to comfort after drives sucks.
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...t-test-review/
0-60 in 4.4 and a 13 flat quarter mile which means it will take a Maserati Ghibli Q4S. Motor Trend also agrees that defaulting back to comfort after drives sucks.
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LOL my aunt thought that I bought the same car as her son....a CLS 63AMG. She said it pretty much looks identical. I took it as a compliment Needless to say, I believe most people aside from car enthusiasts don't know/don't care which model you're driving. They generally look at what brand and stop there...
Needless to say, I believe most people aside from car enthusiasts don't know/don't care which model you're driving. They generally look at what brand and stop there...Now a co-worker has a black one that she parks next to my C450. And the the more I view the CLA as what it truly is - and here's the key, a 4-door "coupe", and imagine it with just 2 doors...........then it hits me. That's a true modern Mercedes coupe profile, not unlike the current E-Class coupe. So I kinda like it now.
But on a daily basis, as I stare at the blacked out C450 (black on black, night package, tinted windows, smoked taillamps, black wheels w/silver 5-stars and outline), I'm getting the same vibe. Except for the clear headlamps, everything's dark and it gives a nice, continuous flow from bumper-to-bumper.
Then it hits me again. Not only is it a mini S-Class design, but the shrinkage combined with imagining it with 2 doors........and BAM! Gives the impression of another MB coupe profile!!
Dammit, I think they're on to something with this design theme, because that C450 is one pretty-*** mother........nnnever mind.
And Chango's aunt is clearly knowledgeable, discerning, and endeared "car guy". Way to go Auntie!
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I launch it by holding the brakes, revving it to the desired rpm ( my safe decision was 1900-2000 rpm ) and letting go of the breaks and full throttle. I got 12.8 with the vivid racing tune.
