Wheels: AMG or Mercedes
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2004 CLK320
Wheels: AMG or Mercedes
I am shopping for 17-inch wheels for my 2004 CLK320. I noticed that AMG wheels are considerably more expensive than the regular Mercedes wheels.
The MB parts person told me that AMG are more expensive because of the design and the name. Quality wise they are the same.
What do you think?
The MB parts person told me that AMG are more expensive because of the design and the name. Quality wise they are the same.
What do you think?
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He is right.
You pay mostly for the name, as AMG does not & never has, manufactured their own wheels.
Is Rolex really a better watch than a Seiko?
Hint...........my Rolex was the biggest POS I've ever owned.
You pay mostly for the name, as AMG does not & never has, manufactured their own wheels.
Is Rolex really a better watch than a Seiko?
Hint...........my Rolex was the biggest POS I've ever owned.
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Well, I am no expert and it's extremely difficult to check the quality of the wheels especially they are all nice and shiny in the showroom.
I guess we have to buy based on trust on certain brand names. Mercedes wheels, with the name Mercedes in the back, may not be excellent but at least they should be in good quality.
I guess we have to buy based on trust on certain brand names. Mercedes wheels, with the name Mercedes in the back, may not be excellent but at least they should be in good quality.
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Originally Posted by mis3
Mercedes wheels, with the name Mercedes in the back, may not be excellent but at least they should be in good quality.
