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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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Maybach 57 or 62?

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Just wondering if you where to pick a Maybach which one would you choose? 57 or 62?

I'd pick the 62 cuz it's like fort knox!
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 02:58 PM
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Maybach 62 all the way! I like it because it takes control of the road and it's all around a huge tank! The 57 reminds me of a Mercedes-Benz E-class. Not that it's a bad thing or car but for as much as it costs I wouldn't want to think E-class when I look at it. Once again MAYBACH 62 all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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I would get a 62, but I would probably also have a driver. You have to get the 62 to get the roof that changes from clear to opaque. You also have to get a 62 to get the partition wall to separate you from the driver.

I guess I would have to get one of each. A 57 for me to drive, and a 62 to be chauffered around in.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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62, the bigger the better, size does matter.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 08:25 PM
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Completely agree pocholin!!! I would not want a chauffer because it costs more money and I would personally not be able to enjoy the car if I'm not driving it! I would drive the 62 without a chauffer!


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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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Completely agree pocholin!!! I would not want a chauffer because it costs more money and I would personally not be able to enjoy the car if I'm not driving it! I would drive the 62 without a chauffer!


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You are also right, having such a nice car and not drive it yourself most of the time?!?!?! doesn't sound right to me. I'd drive it and let my wyfe drive it for me and hire a driver from time to time, like when I go out to the casinos, or dancing one night.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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If you're always gonna be driving it, you'll never be able to enjoy all the neat things that they put in the back seat. So what's the point of getting it. Just get an S600.

And you need a chauffeur because you're never gonna let your wife or kids or friends drive it so that you can sit in the back. I wouldn't trust many people driving my Maybach.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 10:14 PM
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If you're always gonna be driving it, you'll never be able to enjoy all the neat things that they put in the back seat. So what's the point of getting it. Just get an S600.

And you need a chauffeur because you're never gonna let your wife or kids or friends drive it so that you can sit in the back. I wouldn't trust many people driving my Maybach.
At the same time you got a good point. I'm glad I can't afford it
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 05:13 AM
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Most of you guys say Maybach 62.... however, sales figures point out that 80 percent of the orders are for Maybach 57s...?
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 03:31 AM
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Originally posted by Matt230K
I guess I would have to get one of each. A 57 for me to drive, and a 62 to be chauffered around in.
I'm with Matt, I'd get his and hers. I love to drive and the 57 is the driver's car. With 542 hp I gotta drive it! The 62 would be for the wife, just need to make sure the chauffeur isn't too good looking
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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I'm with Matt, I'd get his and hers. I love to drive and the 57 is the driver's car. With 542 hp I gotta drive it! The 62 would be for the wife, just need to make sure the chauffeur isn't too good looking
why not a female driver??? That's a thought! Lesbo...................uhmm day dreaming again
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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why not a female driver??? That's a thought! Lesbo...................uhmm day dreaming again
You're right! But then I'd always be in the back of the 62, and my driver wouldn't be driv'n
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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You're right! But then I'd always be in the back of the 62, and my driver wouldn't be driv'n
A lot pit stops???
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Hi,Im Richard amd let me say thay drive alot like a S600...wonderful...:p
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 11:27 AM
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Hi RacRic,
If you own one tell us all about it. If not how id you get to drive it?
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Old Feb 6, 2003 | 12:23 PM
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Hi RacRic,
If you own one tell us all about it. If not how id you get to drive it?
Yes pls tell us more about your experience on this car.
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Ok my name is Richard Finnell Im a sales rep for Mercedes Benz of Omaha.A transporter stoped by to pick up a sl500 and they pulled out the cars to put the sl in and I got to drive them while on the ground.. yes the drive was all to short I have to get pics back ...coollllllllll..call if you want to chat 1-888-384-9998...
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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If you're always gonna be driving it, you'll never be able to enjoy all the neat things that they put in the back seat.
Sure, just get a girlfriend and head to the nearest makeout point.
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Old Feb 11, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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id haave to go for a 57 if i were to drive it ,but it would have to be custom like this one
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id haave to go for a 57 if i were to drive it ,but it would have to be custom like this one
That is just breath taking!
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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well i would go for the 62....size mainly....and suppose u see a 62 on the road next to u and u have a 57 u just wanna steal that ****'s car and run away....sure it cost more , but its worth it.
u got ur first class seats in the back..one plasma tv(optional) champaign cooler...the real deal...**** for all i care i could live in one of those!
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