photos of s550 with sport package next to s550 without the sport package
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2007 E63
You could also go on to ebaymotors.com and find two different S-Classes and compare the pictures.
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2007 S600
If I didn't have my current car, I'd have chosen the S63 just because of the appearance package it offers as well as all of the other hidden goodies like better brakes and better handling , not to mention that great exhaust sound.
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2010 CL65
Trumpet, I have my doubts....
You're too much of a tq addict to ever step down to an under-tq'd 63 after driving 600....and the plasticky 63 interior would be quite a let down after 600....suspect 65 would be the only acceptable next car...
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4 wheels
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2010 CL65
600/65 interiors are IMO most elegant/ergonomic on planet today...though the codgerly wood steering wheels are a joke...
I suspect MB's inability to raise base MSRPs (e.g., MBUSA could only raise '09 SL63 base price by a trivial ?1.0% vs '08 SL55) prob forces cheap interior materials on US-spec cars...after all, US enjoys the world's cheapest cars, despite a depreciating dollar....
Perhaps when these AMG Perf Studios open in US later this yr we'll be able to spec our AMGs w/higher-grade or finer-grained leather, 030 wheels on 65s, cf interior trim/diffusers, etc....
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BMW 550i
As much as I enjoy my CL63 030, its interior (and that of S63 is notably worse) has plasticky, coarse-grained leather, esp on doors, dash, ctr console, steering wheel rim and airbag cover, etc....
600/65 interiors are IMO most elegant/ergonomic on planet today...though the codgerly wood steering wheels are a joke...
I suspect MB's inability to raise base MSRPs (e.g., MBUSA could only raise '09 SL63 base price by a trivial ?1.0% vs '08 SL55) prob forces cheap interior materials on US-spec cars...after all, US enjoys the world's cheapest cars, despite a depreciating dollar....
Perhaps when these AMG Perf Studios open in US later this yr we'll be able to spec our AMGs w/higher-grade or finer-grained leather, 030 wheels on 65s, cf interior trim/diffusers, etc....
600/65 interiors are IMO most elegant/ergonomic on planet today...though the codgerly wood steering wheels are a joke...
I suspect MB's inability to raise base MSRPs (e.g., MBUSA could only raise '09 SL63 base price by a trivial ?1.0% vs '08 SL55) prob forces cheap interior materials on US-spec cars...after all, US enjoys the world's cheapest cars, despite a depreciating dollar....
Perhaps when these AMG Perf Studios open in US later this yr we'll be able to spec our AMGs w/higher-grade or finer-grained leather, 030 wheels on 65s, cf interior trim/diffusers, etc....
Interesting news on the AMG Perf Studios
..where're your sources from if i may ask ?
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'71 Pinto
http://www.worldcarfans.com/2060721....ormance-studio
http://www.mercedes-amg.com/ showroom – optional extras
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2007 S600
You've really got me figured out.
I'm laughing right now because just before popping back on this forum, guess what I was doing?? Yep, you got it, I was looking at that white S65 AMG with the Renntech stuff on eBay! What a rush that would be to bring that baby home to the crib. I'm pretty sure the Renntech upgrades are for real from that dealership as he is just down the street from Renntech. I actually inquired with this guy a few days ago. What a slam for my car.....only would give me $85K on trade. Again, the dealers are their worst enemies as they are the ones that shut off the deals with insulting low bids on what are great cars and cars I'm sure they will turn around and mark up 15-20% from wholesale. I told him I could afford his car, the only problem was that he can't afford mine because I ain't letting it go for less $105K at the least.
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2010 CL65
P/F have been playing this game for past several yrs in US....inability to materially raise base MSRP, despite depreciating dollar, and instead offering a multitude of high profit margin options like leather, cf, ceramic brakes, etc etc...
My sense is MB/AMG wanted to simplify its offerings as it grappled w/its quality issues earlier in decade...now that new-gen S/CL have clearly shown superlative quality, AMG prob feels more comfortable offering more bespoke-spec options...
IMO, the Perf Studio showrooms are a colossal waste of money and infrastruc....would rather see capital invested in upscale trucking of $150K+ AMGs from port to dealer; well-trained techs who are focused on $150K+ AMGs; and swatches, paint chips, etc at dealer (or FedEx'd to custs) for custs to choose bespoke-spec stuff.....in US' litigious environment, no mfr will do one-off, major technical/perf customization of any car....nor would most smart repeat customers want to be R&D guinea pigs for some one-off modified car, esp if any systems fail at speed
...would rather pay for interesting $15-20K optional 030 packages w/more precise steering/chassis/brake pedal feel/LSD/lighter, stronger wheels/upgraded brakes and max-perf tires, etc etc....
