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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 12:27 PM
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Honest opinions! Which g63 do you prefer?

Hey guys,

I am looking to upgrade my G550 to a G63. I have been having a hell of a time finding one that is exactly what I want.
I have found 2 and want second opinions.
the first being a standard g63 all black and stock.
the second is a G63 that has been modded with Brabus upgrades. I initially was gravitating towards the Brabus but it was not modded by Brabus and only has cosmetic upgrades and nothing done to the engine. Maybe it’s just me but I would feel a bit like a poser if everyone thought it had the capabilities of a Brabus but when in reality did not. Another thing is it does not have the designo diamond stitch interior which kind of bugs me.
Let me know your thoughts, I’ve left links for you to check out both.

standard G63

https://ca.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...ges/236627745/

Brabus G63

http://www.srautogroup.com/2016-merc...enz-g63-brabus
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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 01:13 PM
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Brabus is autozone for rich people. Literally glueing on fake side vents and hood scoops...
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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 02:39 PM
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Not a fan of black and definitely not black/black. Live colorfully. Lol
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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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For me a G63 the way it was meant to be from the factory is my choice every time. Black on black is awesome imo.
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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by G-Dreaming
For me a G63 the way it was meant to be from the factory is my choice every time. Black on black is awesome imo.
yeah that’s what I’m leaning towards. Stock and black on black. It’s my fav colour option with a G. Thanks guys for your input.
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyleboosh
yeah that’s what I’m leaning towards. Stock and black on black. It’s my fav colour option with a G. Thanks guys for your input.
i think stock for sure, good choice.
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 01:24 AM
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i'm a bit of a purist so standard for me
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyleboosh
Hey guys,

I am looking to upgrade my G550 to a G63. I have been having a hell of a time finding one that is exactly what I want.
I have found 2 and want second opinions.
the first being a standard g63 all black and stock.
the second is a G63 that has been modded with Brabus upgrades. I initially was gravitating towards the Brabus but it was not modded by Brabus and only has cosmetic upgrades and nothing done to the engine. Maybe it’s just me but I would feel a bit like a poser if everyone thought it had the capabilities of a Brabus but when in reality did not. Another thing is it does not have the designo diamond stitch interior which kind of bugs me.
Let me know your thoughts, I’ve left links for you to check out both.

standard G63

https://ca.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...ges/236627745/

Brabus G63

http://www.srautogroup.com/2016-merc...enz-g63-brabus
Hello, me personally, my number 1 pet peeve is a boring dull black interior. Its just so boring, there's no wow factor when people sit in your car. Interior color also helps with resale value in the car market. Also, who cares if it does not have the brabus engine tune. People go to the brabus branch in California just for the exterior kit. Its not a must to get the ecu tune which bumps it to 700hp or the turbo upgrades which bumps it to 850hp. I have the brabus exterior kit and I turn heads everywhere I go. So may compliments. I have a factory Matte black G63 with red interior which is a very good combination and will help when re-selling the car in the market. One thing I wish I had gotten though was the diamond stitching in RED (I have attached photos). Me personally I would go with the G63 Brabus kit but just go with what your heart desires.








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Brabus. It is eye catching, but serves no purpose other to say hey, look, I glued $70k to my Gwagon. Hard pass on that.
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Old Feb 19, 2020 | 04:19 PM
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Brabus. It is eye catching, but serves no purpose other to say hey, look, I glued $70k to my Gwagon. Hard pass on that.
100%. The widebody flares are fine. But fake vents? Save that for the beat up civics.
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Old Feb 19, 2020 | 04:34 PM
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Brabus. It is eye catching, but serves no purpose other to say hey, look, I glued $70k to my Gwagon. Hard pass on that.
it’s relative. We all have different taste and Incomes. 70k might be 700 dollars to someone. The new GT63s is 180k+ from factory and has fake vents on the side etc. so yeah....
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Old Feb 19, 2020 | 04:36 PM
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100%. The widebody flares are fine. But fake vents? Save that for the beat up civics.
the new AMG GT63s cost 180k + and has fake vents on the side and rear. So what’s your point? I guess That’s a civic right?
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Old Feb 19, 2020 | 11:20 PM
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the new AMG GT63s cost 180k + and has fake vents on the side and rear. So what’s your point? I guess That’s a civic right?
Take a look at the fake vents on the GT63 and take a look at the fake vents on a Brabus Widestar and tell me that they are the same.
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Old Feb 21, 2020 | 11:09 AM
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Take a look at the fake vents on the GT63 and take a look at the fake vents on a Brabus Widestar and tell me that they are the same.
yea agreed... the widestar has too many fake vents... they could have done a wide body kit without the all those fake vents - like the widebody of the 4x4^2.
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