Looking at a Wagon
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Aston Martin Vantage, GLE 43 AMG, Volvo XC60, BMW X1 35i, Ram 1500, BMW Z4 35i
Looking at a Wagon
Love the wagons, considering getting back into one, Just got out of my 2009 5 series BMW, previous had 2004 E Class.
Looking at the AMG model. This would be my first AMG. A basic "stripped" AMG is a bit under $95K vs $68K for a E350 estate with P1 & P2. I like the idea of a more unique car with certainly more power...
Question for all you AMG guys...Is the performance package really worth it? I do not want red calipers, CF engine cover of AMG steering wheel...
Can I get a tune, if need be, that would be comparable to the increased AMG software for less money? Does it void warranty?
Basically looking for a sleeper car that can eat most things on the road. Not planning to track it. ever. Needing to make a decision in the next few weeks. Any thoughts or comments would be helpful...
Hope to back in the MB family soon
Looking at the AMG model. This would be my first AMG. A basic "stripped" AMG is a bit under $95K vs $68K for a E350 estate with P1 & P2. I like the idea of a more unique car with certainly more power...
Question for all you AMG guys...Is the performance package really worth it? I do not want red calipers, CF engine cover of AMG steering wheel...
Can I get a tune, if need be, that would be comparable to the increased AMG software for less money? Does it void warranty?
Basically looking for a sleeper car that can eat most things on the road. Not planning to track it. ever. Needing to make a decision in the next few weeks. Any thoughts or comments would be helpful...
Hope to back in the MB family soon
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Wagon is excellent. When I trade it in at the first half of 2017, my next car will definitely be a wagon.
IMO, I think the P30 package is worth while. But I'm also someone who doesn't do any tuning or additional to the car. Personally, I also don't care for the red calipers, CF engine cover, steering wheel, etc. I only care for the stiffer suspension and additional hp/tq. Another reason I don't do outside tuning is the warranty issue if somes goes wrong. Of course you can get an outside tune that can easily surpass the oem tune for hp/tq, but you have to assess your risk tolerance level for having the warranty voided.
IMO, I think the P30 package is worth while. But I'm also someone who doesn't do any tuning or additional to the car. Personally, I also don't care for the red calipers, CF engine cover, steering wheel, etc. I only care for the stiffer suspension and additional hp/tq. Another reason I don't do outside tuning is the warranty issue if somes goes wrong. Of course you can get an outside tune that can easily surpass the oem tune for hp/tq, but you have to assess your risk tolerance level for having the warranty voided.
