2017 G65
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G550, G65, Conti GT V8S
2017 G65
Finally got 2017 G65. Platinum black with designo manufaktur two tone classic red including steering wheel. Also got red seat belts and carbon fiber strips. Love the updated navigation.
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(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
Congrats !! Tell us how you like the truck!! Im curious about
Front End Weight and Cornering, also if you experience
noticeable turbo lag and how you feel about the brut power
in different modes.
Chime in with thoughts on suspension comfort and adjustability please
Front End Weight and Cornering, also if you experience
noticeable turbo lag and how you feel about the brut power
in different modes.
Chime in with thoughts on suspension comfort and adjustability please
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From: Walnut Creek, Cali (sf bay area)
(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
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Love the interior!
I'm very curious to hear your impressions of it, ride, performance, sound etc, especially when compared to G63 (I hope you have some experience with that one).
I'm very curious to hear your impressions of it, ride, performance, sound etc, especially when compared to G63 (I hope you have some experience with that one).
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Congrats. Looks amazing. I continue to think the 2017 G65 will be a collector car with limited versions of these specimens around and the last of a w463 model. Were the carbon side stripes standard or did you spec them? I spent years looking for an aftermarket set and finally found a pair a few months ago. I've only seen them on a few Gs. Aesthetic-wise, I never liked the grey side stripes.
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Carbon side strips are an option on AMG's. one of my favorite options really. The G550's can get black ones.
The G65 has a distinct sound. It growls without the G63 rumble and then adds a hiss as well. Lol. As a veteran of 2 G63's and a G550 the "smoother" exhaust notes are fine for me. Acceleration doesn't feel different than G63.
Not noticing any heaviness on the nose. But with a G not sure steering is something to look at too closely. Lol.
MPG average at 10.
Only issue with this one is a squeaky driver seat. Taking it in this week to check it out. My old G63 had same exact squeak when new. I think felt tape on the footwell light on back of driver seat did the trick. It's worse when seat is at lowest height for anyone with similar issues.
Love the platinum black! Never looks dirty! My old 040 G63 was a nightmare.
The G65 has a distinct sound. It growls without the G63 rumble and then adds a hiss as well. Lol. As a veteran of 2 G63's and a G550 the "smoother" exhaust notes are fine for me. Acceleration doesn't feel different than G63.
Not noticing any heaviness on the nose. But with a G not sure steering is something to look at too closely. Lol.
MPG average at 10.
Only issue with this one is a squeaky driver seat. Taking it in this week to check it out. My old G63 had same exact squeak when new. I think felt tape on the footwell light on back of driver seat did the trick. It's worse when seat is at lowest height for anyone with similar issues.
Love the platinum black! Never looks dirty! My old 040 G63 was a nightmare.
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2012 C63BS 2009 Ferrari 16M 2016 Cayenne turbo S 2019 G63
I drove a 65 at my dealer. Your assessment is spot on. Definitely a lower rumble from the exhaust. And I too could not notice any real difference in acceleration from my G63. And I got on it.
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Forgot to mention but the new navigation etc is awesome though. So much faster. Larger, clearer screen too.
The bigger difference i noticed is my wife's 2017 G550 VS her 2013 G550. Ride is much improved. Did get adjustable suspension. Also not as loud now with newer engine/turbos.
The bigger difference i noticed is my wife's 2017 G550 VS her 2013 G550. Ride is much improved. Did get adjustable suspension. Also not as loud now with newer engine/turbos.
