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Old 10-20-2013, 12:31 AM
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Looking at F10 M5, 2014 E63 AMG wagon

Anybody had experience with these cars? What else you like?

Oh yeah - no Tesla please.
Old 10-20-2013, 12:42 AM
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I don't have experience with the F10 but I I do have extensive experience with the previous model the E60 M5. My god that was such a fun can to drive. Very nice daily driver and incredible engine (v10 NA) and performance. Loves to rev. Very nice handling as well, felt a lot lighter on its feet than you'd think. The engine in the f10 is very different but I'd imagine some of the fun, handling, driving characteristics are still there/similar. I'd definitely buy one of those.
Old 10-20-2013, 12:45 AM
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Amg wagon, had one. Awesome addition to a Porsche
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458 special?






I'll call pjs re. he has wagon
Old 10-20-2013, 01:19 AM
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I have the 2012 amg wagon
Got it a few months ago
Rwd vs the new awd

I love it
Easy to just cruise in
I think it turns 2000rpm at 80 mph
Hammer it and it's just gone

IMO not a better dd out there... Luxury, speed, practicality, low pro, etc

Also if you want to go nuts a simple flash gets 673 hp and 743 tq (renntech) but for dd street car I think stock at 550 hp 590 tq is plenty (2012 model)
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Oh and wagons rule
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How about the new Audi S6 or S4?
Old 10-20-2013, 02:50 AM
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M6 gran coupe. Much better looking than the m5
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new Benz S class shoud be decent saloon.
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The wagon. Why? Because wagon.
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Wagon
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Originally Posted by mooty
458 special?
I forgot to mention:
Car needs to have a full backseat, not a two seater like panamera
Also price roughly in same ballpark as m5 and AMG. Soneone tell mooty to stop tempting me to spend money i dont have...
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He won't listen.
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Motor trend, Nov issue includes a review of the new 2014 E63 S wagon and it was part of their Best Driver car competition where it placed 7 ahead of the M6.
O-60 in 3.4 sec. Holy crap!!! That is faster than the new 991 and the C7 Corvette and many others. If only my garage was bigger or that it had better tow rating.............

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AMG wagon: especially pre owned coming of lease. Great if you have dogs/


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