absent

The situation is changing a little bit,you have ML55 ,CLK55,E55,CL55,S55 and even G55.Majority of people will think all these cars have the same engine,most wouldn't know what a kompressor is and with all these AMG models,all equipped with seemingly the same powerplant(for most folks anyway),
the volume increasing every year ,the AMG brand starts to loose it's exclusivity.
I would not be too happy if somebody complimenting my CL55 would also mention ,he had the same engine in his 3 year old ML55 he bought for $38k.I just don't have the time and energy explaining the difference and what a kompressor is.
V12 will give more exclusivity this time I suppose.

bimmerlover

i have to agree, well said. there is too many amg models and too many likenesses. although i wouldnt mind having one, but i need a manual. dont flame me

W210

I care about the push on the back sensation more than anything else so the more nimble AMG version is still the key. Who cares what others think, I drive the car for me, myself and I.

For what is worth, I'll be perfectly happy if the car is debatched. I buy the car for its performance and all rounded utility, not as a show off piece. If I go for the V12, I would do it for its smoothness.

bobafett

Exactly how I feel - except I bet that the overwhelming torque of the 600 adds to the back-thrusting feeling. WHatever the case is, debadged is definetly the way to go. Personally I think I prefer the 55 styling elements.

--Dan