Hey Guys So I need some help deciding on which car to get. For a while I have seen AMG prices tank and Ive decided to buy a AMG. I need help picking one, also are Used AMG's reliable and how is maintenance cost on these cars I have never owned a Mercedes. Also If any of yall of have further suggestions on what I should do feel free to comment

 

just make sure whatever model you get has a 65 after it. You can thank me later (I have/own 2 65's and 2 600's).

 

you are from houston do you know any good MB mechanics

 

Coming from a modded 996tt to a sl55 you are going to have to accept changes, a true sport car to a blvd cruiser. I actually would want to go back to the Porsche but it makes my wife happy to stay with the Merc. The 55 series are great for low end tourqe and easily modded for performance to get you to the mid elevens in the quater without getting broke. Love the retractible hard top, ride and all the creature comforts that comes along with the car. Hate the weight and miss the all wheel drive. My advise is to look at the MB fourms to get a better idea. Good luck

 

Mercedes Greenway

 

loved my sl55, great driver.

 

SL55 is fun to drive, fast, but definitely not a strong performer on the twisties. I love the power and speed but if you do a lot of city driving, expect really really crappy gas mileage

 

It all depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for a more sportier vehicle with many tuning options, the SL55 is the way to go. The CL class is a grand tourer but both the CL55 and CL65 are plenty quick. They're all great cars, good luck with whichever Merc you choose.

 

v12 twin turbo is boss...period. No comparison between the others you are looking at.

 

The retractable hardtop on the SL55/63/65 is pretty awesome. Also check out a SLK55, same retractable hard top and SLR looks. If you need a back seat check out a used C63/E63. AMG are as reliable as any other MBZ assuming you don't drive it like you stole it.

 

had a CL55 for 6 months and it really bored me. sure, it's quiet and comfortable. I've had my SL55 for 1 1/2 years and still like it, especially when the weather is nice and the top goes down. best bet: SL65

 

I know its different to numbers from real life, but they are basically the same car on paper. I can however vouch for the cl55. My father had a 03 that I drove for a few months at a time. It was fun on the back roads considering the weight of the car. The benefit mostly of the car was the ability to cruise at high speeds. It can hold comfortably high speeds on highways an be easy to drive. It mostly is going to come down to which look do you like better? I enjoy the cl55 more, little because I drove one for a while and another because I am not a convertible fan.

As for maintenance I was looking into buying one and talked to a mercedes salesman that is close to our family, and the cost he said is gunna be pretty high. They start brand new at 130kish so that there will make the maintenance fairly high. Not sure of your income but I know he said it was a lot. I would call a local mercedes salesman and see what they say about maintenance.

 

...clk 63 amg black series because mines on sale and its the best evar?


lol, I do love the sl65 though...

 

just picked up a cl55 06 44k miles its mint i might like it better then my cls55..to soon to tell mods starting this week

 

nobody said sL600(nuttiest non amg ever imho)...that's the w1n, ding ding! sL65 didn't feel any faster(even though it is on paper), compared to the sL600 I drove around for a few days.