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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Does anybody know when the new ML63 AMG would be coming out? Pricing details much appreciated too. Thnx
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:17 AM
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don't tell me you are after that car????
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='225875' date='Jan 18 2006, 12:17 PM
don't tell me you are after that car????
Actually the new ML is a very nice vehicle - much better than it predecessor which was frankly very poor. When I drove the new ML I was quite impressed with it. I would rate it above the current X5, but hopefully the new X5 will slam the door shut again.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SKK' post='225889
don't tell me you are after that car????
Actually the new ML is a very nice vehicle - much better than it predecessor which was frankly very poor. When I drove the new ML I was quite impressed with it. I would rate it above the current X5, but hopefully the new X5 will slam the door shut again.
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correct the new ML is way over the old one (what a piece of ....).
the new X5 will take over the ML.... and so what it has AMG engine if the car can't hanle it
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='225875' date='Jan 18 2006, 12:17 PM
don't tell me you are after that car????
Actually the new ML is a very nice vehicle - much better than it predecessor which was frankly very poor. When I drove the new ML I was quite impressed with it. I would rate it above the current X5, but hopefully the new X5 will slam the door shut again.
correct the new ML is way over the old one (what a piece of ....).
the new X5 will take over the ML.... and so what it has AMG engine if the car can't hanle it
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hey hey....let's not trashtalk AMG before the ML 63 comes out.

0-60 it would trounce our 545-550...even the cayenne turbo i heard...has to be a heck of a car. And its an SUV, so I would guess that the chassis would be better equipped to handle the power.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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hey hey....let's not trashtalk AMG before the ML 63 comes out.

0-60 it would trounce our 545-550...even the cayenne turbo i heard...has to be a heck of a car. And its an SUV, so I would guess that the chassis would be better equipped to handle the power.
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I agree with you, lets give it a chance. The engine is supposed to be out of this world.

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...id/2050713.001 .

It was announced quite a long way ago and I havent heard anything since so I just wanted to know if I've missed something.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 10:33 AM
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I want more sport feel than off road feel. A ML or any jeep can't give ut that even if it's the sporties model. You may be wondering why i didn't get the 3 then or a 1 or z4. Well the e60 looks absolutley stunning and it's a heart stealer. And the 3 liter TT diesel wasn't offered on smth smaller. But a jeep is a total different story. I would anytime pick a 7 ofer a jeep. Don't like too much the height thingie...let's just say i have a problem with heights .

And another thing is that i really don't need an jeep or SUV as u call it. For what? To climb on the tarmac? I drive my car 99.999999% of the time on roads that have good tarmac. And also drive 70% of the time in city. So why would i need an suv? AAAAND if u need an suv for off road why pick a jewel of a car like an AMG version or a turbo cayenne and drive it on steaps or mud or in miserable conditions? A mitsu or smth way cheaper and designed specialy for that is a better option. I really don't get those gas guggling monsters on 4 wheels. Is it smth to do with grandomany? I don't know...
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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ML63AMG..............whats the purpose with this car .......what is the purpose with sport SUV?s anyway??? 500 hp in a jeep? Talk about runaway train.....
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cidair' post='226061' date='Jan 18 2006, 03:11 PM
ML63AMG..............whats the purpose with this car .......what is the purpose with sport SUV?s anyway??? 500 hp in a jeep? Talk about runaway train.....
Exactly... :thumbsdown:
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cidair' post='226061' date='Jan 18 2006, 12:11 PM
ML63AMG..............whats the purpose with this car .......what is the purpose with sport SUV?s anyway??? 500 hp in a jeep? Talk about runaway train.....
Same argument applies across the board. It's not like anyone truly needs a 507 HP M5 either
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