W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

2010 E 63 Amg First One has arrived w pics

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Do the exhaust tips turn round in person?

Design should complement function - not go against it.

I am sure the car is "better" than my 2006.

I still have issues with the aesthetics.

I like the way my 1996 Viper GTS looks more than the 2009 ACR. But - the ACR is by far the "better" car. GTS still turns more heads.

It's a design statement.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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to all the people that are really hating on the looks of the car, have you seen it in person?

the car isn't very photogenic, but it is faaaaar better in person.
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Agreed. It's also a big step forward dynamically from the W211, if reports are to be believed.
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Well said, gentlemen.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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i'd agree with saying it does look better in person. pics don't really reflect the stance of the car very well.


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He and Chris Bangle should get together and open a restaurant or something.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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So the W212 shifts like a dream and throttle blips the down shifts.

Handling is so much better.

One of the chief engineers from AMG at Laguna Seca said that the E and C are equivalent in track performance at this point. Some of the instructors give the edge to the C, but with the better HP, the top speeds would likely be higher in the E. The E also has a new generation of ESP to keep it ahead.

The statement about the look of the dash is far exceeded by the utility of the dash. The command system is a huge leap forward and moving the display up significantly reduces eye travel from the road.

No, I do not like the rear.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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I drove the new E63 - I know didle about the C... In sport sharp, auto, not shifting, it still does throttle bliping, when you hit the breaks and it down shifts on its own, it's sick! Exterior is ugly and does NOT grow on you in person, but you do start to ignore it when you drive it. interior grows on you, interment cluster is EPIC!!! It felt really good, very sharp and yet refined. I'd trade up if I wasn't stuck financially. Distronic plus and all the other tech goodies are amazing, I really like it all.

It's like that girl that isn't so hot, but shes got the moves, loves to suck dick and is good at it. You start to get over the looks and enjoy the ride =]
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 04:05 AM
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It'll be a good sleeper since you can hide in with all the other Asian cars out there.[/quote]

"Look how fast that Hyundai is going"!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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Personally preference...but I like the way my 211 looks better AND my gobs of torque...
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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I test drove the new E63 last night. Of course the front is great and the back is alright. The interior is sporty and I love the new navi.

I couldn't get on the car hard but from what I experienced the handling is better and the power felt about the same.

Overall I wasn't that impressed.

When I returned to the dealer I sat in a 2010 S550 while I waited for the salesman to return. We went for a test drive and I felt like a millionaire driving that mini limo.

I hate to say this but maybe I am starting to grow a little older because I am really digging the S550 (I'm only 32). If I can learn to live without 500 hp then the S550 may be my next car.

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I was leaning s550 but my nuts overruled my brain on the hp / torque argument. Now I'm leaning 07-08 e63 and keep the 55 as well. Love my 55 like a child.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Still have not grown on me yet. My boss actually have a black E350 and I thought it looks cheap to me. On the side not, are the front brake calipers only have six pots?
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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I like the new body style. IMO the stock wheels are what make the car look cheap and Japanese. Put some on nice wheels and a mild drop and it will look 10x better.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Unfortunately I think that car is an 030 car...Not the base wheels or steering wheel

And I think the back end is absolutely beautiful - at night, spectacular...
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
to all the people that are really hating on the looks of the car, have you seen it in person?

the car isn't very photogenic, but it is faaaaar better in person.
LOL Phil, your description sounds like someone defending their girlfriend who doesnt look so good in photos....


Hows this one:

She may not be so pretty but she sure cooks good!!!! The new W212 E63 AMG- looks arent everything but the performance has improved!!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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LOL Phil, your description sounds like someone defending their girlfriend who doesnt look so good in photos....


Hows this one:

She may not be so pretty but she sure cooks good!!!! The new W212 E63 AMG- looks arent everything but the performance has improved!!!!


I thought you were going to go "she may not be a looker, but she sure does suck a mean..."
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I thought you were going to go "she may not be a looker, but she sure does suck a mean..."
I didnt want to have to ban myself
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg


I thought you were going to go "she may not be a looker, but she sure does suck a mean..."
LOL.... I actually thought you were going to say, "she may not be a looker, but she does it like a hooker"
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