That is the main reason I bought this car for hehe. 
Tell me why I NEED the wagon
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From: Stowe, Vermont and Boca Grande, FL
2015 AMG E63S 212
Empty trunk?
Can't speak for "most guys", but that would be a bad bet against my experience. Except for little errands around town, I almost always have big items in the "trunk". Plus we drive loaded from Vermont to Florida twice a year, weekly shopping to Costco for our hotel/restaurant, hauling grandkids with skis, all the schlepping that one does AND I DO IT IN ONE OF THE FASTEST, HOTTEST CARS IN THE WORLD!!!
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From: Stowe, Vermont and Boca Grande, FL
2015 AMG E63S 212
This wagon thing!
I've got to comment on the dichotomy between wagons and non-wagons:
My first few cars when a freshman at U of Colorado were British sports cars, namely 2 XK-120's and one TR-2. It was the 60's and all I cared about was car, cruising, girls. Got married and kept one XK-120 and got a Volvo 1800s. In six years there was a junior in the picture, and I traded the 1800 for an AMC wagon(used). My wife sold the Jag
Went from there to other AMC's, Country Squire, Renault Espace (in Italy), minivan, Ram Van, all practical, great family rides (did sneak a Mas Biturbo in between). Then fell for MB wagons..you see with the early sports cars I had an identity, with the subsequent wagons it was all utilitarian. But the '99 210 gave me back some lost identity. And it only got better this year-the AMG wagon has made up for the lost Jag and all the things in between. I am going to have to be a lot older to end up in a sedan, however hot.
My first few cars when a freshman at U of Colorado were British sports cars, namely 2 XK-120's and one TR-2. It was the 60's and all I cared about was car, cruising, girls. Got married and kept one XK-120 and got a Volvo 1800s. In six years there was a junior in the picture, and I traded the 1800 for an AMC wagon(used). My wife sold the Jag
Went from there to other AMC's, Country Squire, Renault Espace (in Italy), minivan, Ram Van, all practical, great family rides (did sneak a Mas Biturbo in between). Then fell for MB wagons..you see with the early sports cars I had an identity, with the subsequent wagons it was all utilitarian. But the '99 210 gave me back some lost identity. And it only got better this year-the AMG wagon has made up for the lost Jag and all the things in between. I am going to have to be a lot older to end up in a sedan, however hot.
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E63S Estate
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From: wisconsin
2014 E63 AMG Wagon, 2011 Porsche Spyder, 2014 C7 Stingray, VW TDI Cup Street Edition
Laughed at!
Took my wagon on track just touring ,during our PCA club race weekend, and everyone wanted to know. What the hell is that? Not a serious track car, but goes like hell and pulled several GT3s in the straights and turns. Great cars
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mercedes e55 amg estate
I have the 2004 e55 amg wagon best thing ever, blend into the background and pick of super cars. Im looking forward to getting the 2014 e63s wagon in England we don't have the 4 wheel drive option
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From: McLean, VA
2011 Audi A4, 2014 E63S Wagon, 2020 GLS 580
As the owner of both a 2014 E63S Wagon and a 2011 GT3 RS, and a PCA racer, I can tell that while you might keep up with a GT3 on the straights, if you were catching them in the corners, the GT3 driver wasn't trying very hard.
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From: wisconsin
2014 E63 AMG Wagon, 2011 Porsche Spyder, 2014 C7 Stingray, VW TDI Cup Street Edition
Only 5 sec difference in lap time at Laguna between those two cars with Pobst driving and a 1500 lb weight difference. Not bad. Remember, this was touring and RA does allow the wagon to stretch its legs a bit. I have been running GT3s since 2004 so I know what your talking about, but the wagon is one amazing car.
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AMG
1. As a daily driver, how loud is it really? Do you get used to the noise and vibration?
2 questions about noise? whats this about vibration?
2. For wagon owners, do you think the wagon is louder inside than the sedan? I'm wondering if being open inside instead of having a trunk might amplify the sound some? Don't get me wrong, I love the sound. I'm just trying to be as cerebral as possible about something that is clearly an emotional purchase, lol.
JG - huh? it isn't loud unless you mash it
3. Realistically, how is it in the snow? I would put snow tires on it and I notice in the threads that it seems like no one has much trouble with it as long as it has winter tires, but its still a little hard to tell what the general consensus is about this.
NorCal, no idea
4. Carbon ceramic brakes package, or nah?
CCB is a YES from me
5. Anything else about them I should know?
about 10 made per month
2 questions about noise? whats this about vibration?
2. For wagon owners, do you think the wagon is louder inside than the sedan? I'm wondering if being open inside instead of having a trunk might amplify the sound some? Don't get me wrong, I love the sound. I'm just trying to be as cerebral as possible about something that is clearly an emotional purchase, lol.
JG - huh? it isn't loud unless you mash it
3. Realistically, how is it in the snow? I would put snow tires on it and I notice in the threads that it seems like no one has much trouble with it as long as it has winter tires, but its still a little hard to tell what the general consensus is about this.
NorCal, no idea
4. Carbon ceramic brakes package, or nah?
CCB is a YES from me
5. Anything else about them I should know?
about 10 made per month
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'11 BMW 335xi M-sport, Performance Edition; '16 E63S Wagon (on order)
1. As a daily driver, how loud is it really? Do you get used to the noise and vibration?
2 questions about noise? whats this about vibration?
2. For wagon owners, do you think the wagon is louder inside than the sedan? I'm wondering if being open inside instead of having a trunk might amplify the sound some? Don't get me wrong, I love the sound. I'm just trying to be as cerebral as possible about something that is clearly an emotional purchase, lol.
JG - huh? it isn't loud unless you mash it
3. Realistically, how is it in the snow? I would put snow tires on it and I notice in the threads that it seems like no one has much trouble with it as long as it has winter tires, but its still a little hard to tell what the general consensus is about this.
NorCal, no idea
4. Carbon ceramic brakes package, or nah?
CCB is a YES from me
5. Anything else about them I should know?
about 10 made per month
2 questions about noise? whats this about vibration?
2. For wagon owners, do you think the wagon is louder inside than the sedan? I'm wondering if being open inside instead of having a trunk might amplify the sound some? Don't get me wrong, I love the sound. I'm just trying to be as cerebral as possible about something that is clearly an emotional purchase, lol.
JG - huh? it isn't loud unless you mash it
3. Realistically, how is it in the snow? I would put snow tires on it and I notice in the threads that it seems like no one has much trouble with it as long as it has winter tires, but its still a little hard to tell what the general consensus is about this.
NorCal, no idea
4. Carbon ceramic brakes package, or nah?
CCB is a YES from me
5. Anything else about them I should know?
about 10 made per month
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2018 E63S Wagon
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'11 BMW 335xi M-sport, Performance Edition; '16 E63S Wagon (on order)
I drove my 335 to the dealer to test drive the E63S Sedan, there is a very big difference in feel. The E63 is much more visceral and the rumble of the V8 and the exhaust do transfer into the cockpit much more so than the 6 in the 335 (which stays quiet and buttery smooth most of the time). That's definitely not a knock against the 63--in fact it's a plus with a performance car in my book--but I have a very young child and was just wondering if anyone had noticed any complaints or gotten tired of that slightly more visceral feel of the car after a while. I guess this is either something that most buyers don't notice or I did not describe it well enough. Either way it seems to have really confused everyone here, so we'll just scratch it. It wasn't a significant concern anyway and certainly didn't keep me from ordering the car!
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From: Montreal, Canada
2008 Saab 93 TurboX SC (BSR stage 1)/2014 E63 S Wagon (Rebellion Tuned/Renntech Sport Mufflers)
The rumble from the car is a plus with the kids. I have 3 (8, 3 and 9 months) and they enjoy it. It makes them more prone to fall asleep! In fact I got my car the day after my last daughter waw born and did my break in period at night getting her asleep!
This car (E63 wagon) is for me the perfect combo of a supercar dresed in a family hauler. Nothing beats humiliating a proper sports car with all the family and gear on board (Plus a thule box on top).
This car (E63 wagon) is for me the perfect combo of a supercar dresed in a family hauler. Nothing beats humiliating a proper sports car with all the family and gear on board (Plus a thule box on top).
