AMG Replica experiences???
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1994 E320
AMG Replica experiences???
Does anyone have any experience with the AMG replicas? Prices are reasonable so I was considering it. Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about the ones from Bekkar Imports or from anywhere else?
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Alan
92 300E 4matic
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Alan
92 300E 4matic
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From: Iowa
'03 G500, '11 S550 4Matic, '12 SL63 AMG, '13 ML350, '16 AMG GTS Ed. 1
Alan,
I can give my experience with AMG v. replica's. I had the 5 spoke 170 replica's (same as what Bekker's offers) on my 92 400E for 3 years before selling it recently. I used quality wheel cleaners from the start and the finish was always perfect. They were, however, never driven in snow, so they had been waxed and kept clean. Great wheel, especially given the price.
The real deal AMG's on my 99 clk have the clear coat coming off to the point where one wheel must be refinished. These are less than four year old wheels. Now, in defense of the AMG wheel I have no idea what the previous owner used other than his comment of "quality wheel cleaners". If you really do not mind your wheel not having AMG stamped on them, the replicas are a very good quality alternative...in my experience.
Hope this helps!
I can give my experience with AMG v. replica's. I had the 5 spoke 170 replica's (same as what Bekker's offers) on my 92 400E for 3 years before selling it recently. I used quality wheel cleaners from the start and the finish was always perfect. They were, however, never driven in snow, so they had been waxed and kept clean. Great wheel, especially given the price.
The real deal AMG's on my 99 clk have the clear coat coming off to the point where one wheel must be refinished. These are less than four year old wheels. Now, in defense of the AMG wheel I have no idea what the previous owner used other than his comment of "quality wheel cleaners". If you really do not mind your wheel not having AMG stamped on them, the replicas are a very good quality alternative...in my experience.
Hope this helps!
