Replacement for Coupe and Cabriolet
11-16-2019, 09:05 AM
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Replacement for Coupe and Cabriolet
Google today (16 NOV) reports that the Coupe will be replaced by the new GT and the Cabriolet will be replaced by the SL.
Date of change is not yet known.
Date of change is not yet known.
11-16-2019, 11:57 AM
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Haven't seen the Google story but that is in keeping with what I have heard. And exactly why I pulled the trigger on a 2020 S63 Coupe - I specifically want a luxurious & sporty coupe with usable rear seats. The Bentley CGT is the only other car in that niche, but is much more luxury and way less sport and far more expensive too (particularly the V8 which really competes with the S560 rather than S63).
The AMG GT just got refreshed, with a Black Series forthcoming, so replacement model is likely 2-3 years away. S Coupe may remain in production without substantive changes until then, but of course no one knows if production will continue beyond MY2020.
New SL will be released sooner so likely the S Cab will almost certainly be discontinued after MY2020. I'm very interested in seeing the next generation SL but it is widely expected to be a 2+2 (i.e. very small rear seats) and soft top - neither of which appeal to me.
Those interested in a front engine 2+2 coupe, which seems to be a niche that Mercedes is abandoning, should check out the new Ferrari Roma. It think it looks amazing - excellent V8 biturbo from 488 up front, rear 8sp dual clutch transaxle from SF90 in the rear, new digital interior, and great styling. It will probably in the low-mid $200k range but doubt deliveries will begin before until 2021 at least. I am no Ferrari fan boy and have never owned one, but I think this car will be much more desirable than anything from AMG, Aston, or Porsche.
The AMG GT just got refreshed, with a Black Series forthcoming, so replacement model is likely 2-3 years away. S Coupe may remain in production without substantive changes until then, but of course no one knows if production will continue beyond MY2020.
New SL will be released sooner so likely the S Cab will almost certainly be discontinued after MY2020. I'm very interested in seeing the next generation SL but it is widely expected to be a 2+2 (i.e. very small rear seats) and soft top - neither of which appeal to me.
Those interested in a front engine 2+2 coupe, which seems to be a niche that Mercedes is abandoning, should check out the new Ferrari Roma. It think it looks amazing - excellent V8 biturbo from 488 up front, rear 8sp dual clutch transaxle from SF90 in the rear, new digital interior, and great styling. It will probably in the low-mid $200k range but doubt deliveries will begin before until 2021 at least. I am no Ferrari fan boy and have never owned one, but I think this car will be much more desirable than anything from AMG, Aston, or Porsche.
11-17-2019, 08:47 AM
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I too have purchased a 2017 Cabriolet and 2019 Coupe on rumors they will be discontinued and replaced by smaller, ie GT & SL, vehicles.
This should be the end of large, comfortable cruisers.
I am hoping that when production ceases on these large versions that the resale value will begin to increase.
Ron
This should be the end of large, comfortable cruisers.
I am hoping that when production ceases on these large versions that the resale value will begin to increase.
Ron
11-17-2019, 02:44 PM
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Haven't seen the Google story but that is in keeping with what I have heard. And exactly why I pulled the trigger on a 2020 S63 Coupe - I specifically want a luxurious & sporty coupe with usable rear seats. The Bentley CGT is the only other car in that niche, but is much more luxury and way less sport and far more expensive too (particularly the V8 which really competes with the S560 rather than S63).
The AMG GT just got refreshed, with a Black Series forthcoming, so replacement model is likely 2-3 years away. S Coupe may remain in production without substantive changes until then, but of course no one knows if production will continue beyond MY2020.
New SL will be released sooner so likely the S Cab will almost certainly be discontinued after MY2020. I'm very interested in seeing the next generation SL but it is widely expected to be a 2+2 (i.e. very small rear seats) and soft top - neither of which appeal to me.
Those interested in a front engine 2+2 coupe, which seems to be a niche that Mercedes is abandoning, should check out the new Ferrari Roma. It think it looks amazing - excellent V8 biturbo from 488 up front, rear 8sp dual clutch transaxle from SF90 in the rear, new digital interior, and great styling. It will probably in the low-mid $200k range but doubt deliveries will begin before until 2021 at least. I am no Ferrari fan boy and have never owned one, but I think this car will be much more desirable than anything from AMG, Aston, or Porsche.
The AMG GT just got refreshed, with a Black Series forthcoming, so replacement model is likely 2-3 years away. S Coupe may remain in production without substantive changes until then, but of course no one knows if production will continue beyond MY2020.
New SL will be released sooner so likely the S Cab will almost certainly be discontinued after MY2020. I'm very interested in seeing the next generation SL but it is widely expected to be a 2+2 (i.e. very small rear seats) and soft top - neither of which appeal to me.
Those interested in a front engine 2+2 coupe, which seems to be a niche that Mercedes is abandoning, should check out the new Ferrari Roma. It think it looks amazing - excellent V8 biturbo from 488 up front, rear 8sp dual clutch transaxle from SF90 in the rear, new digital interior, and great styling. It will probably in the low-mid $200k range but doubt deliveries will begin before until 2021 at least. I am no Ferrari fan boy and have never owned one, but I think this car will be much more desirable than anything from AMG, Aston, or Porsche.
11-17-2019, 02:45 PM
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I too have purchased a 2017 Cabriolet and 2019 Coupe on rumors they will be discontinued and replaced by smaller, ie GT & SL, vehicles.
This should be the end of large, comfortable cruisers.
I am hoping that when production ceases on these large versions that the resale value will begin to increase.
Ron
This should be the end of large, comfortable cruisers.
I am hoping that when production ceases on these large versions that the resale value will begin to increase.
Ron
It won't increase for many years to come.
11-17-2019, 06:21 PM
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S Coupe/cab prices won't increase, but I do think the depreciation curve will change at least on the refresh cars. Production numbers are quite low after 2017, these are rare cars and only the new Bentley CGT really competes with them, at a much higher price (>$250k for a nicely spec'd V8 ~ S560 and >$275k for a nicely spec'd W12 ~ S63).
Agree about Roma, has some of the classic Ferrari design language and first 'affordable' Ferrari with their new interior/tech.
Agree about Roma, has some of the classic Ferrari design language and first 'affordable' Ferrari with their new interior/tech.
