RE: Mercedes-AMG reveals 585hp G63
Discussion
easytiger123 said:
I have a 2016 G63 AMG that I love (less so for longer journeys, but around town it's a hoot). Wouldn't rush to buy the facelift pictured here. The interior is out of keeping with the exterior, and the softening of some of the hard exterior angles doesn't do it any favours to my eye. Maybe it will grow on me but for now, it's a no.
agree love the "current shape" g class, not sure about the interior on this new one though, all the screens seem out of place in a car designed to be a rugged off roader (although most won't go off road). Also not a huge fan of this new style mercedes steering wheel that seems to be making its way into every single model, it just seems way too cluttered with buttons for my liking. 
MrB. said:
I had a tidy of the garage on Sunday and visited the local tip whereupon I stumbled across a G-Wagen LWB on a "C"-plate. Really took me aback seeing a standard old car, non-AMG, cloth seats, a bit of rust on the bumpers and looking like it has to work for a living.
Now THAT was a cool car IMHO.
Funny you should say that.Now THAT was a cool car IMHO.
Was in my classic G280 a couple of weeks ago in Chislehurst High St and was the sandwich filling in between a 550 Maranello and a Cayman.
A group of teenagers started taking photos of the G, with one stepping out into the road to get a picture square on.
How times change !
Ares said:
j90gta said:
Just vulgar. Will appeal to oligarchs and overpaid footballists with more money than sense.
Vulgar...?? Really?Others are complaining that the design hasn't changed?
And it's a lazy argument to claim its only for Oligarchs and Footballer. Of all the owners I know/see, none fit that mould. Most are bought as practical utilitarian cars to sit alongside something more sporty, but by people that want a slightly more luxury interior, but don't want to follow the masses into a Range Rover.
As for more money than sense, £135k for a 600bhp 4x4 isn't exactly Gold-Plated Rolls Royce territory is it?
Edited by j90gta on Tuesday 13th February 13:01
F12DDE said:
agree love the "current shape" g class, not sure about the interior on this new one though, all the screens seem out of place in a car designed to be a rugged off roader (although most won't go off road). Also not a huge fan of this new style mercedes steering wheel that seems to be making its way into every single model, it just seems way too cluttered with buttons for my liking.
Completely agree on the steering wheel, I don't like it at all. However, this G63, or indeed the current version, is very much on my Lottery win list!Re: screens - this will be the norm very soon with Range Rover installing this triple-screen setup in the FFRR, RRS & Velar:
j90gta said:
Ares said:
j90gta said:
Just vulgar. Will appeal to oligarchs and overpaid footballists with more money than sense.
Vulgar...?? Really?Others are complaining that the design hasn't changed?
And it's a lazy argument to claim its only for Oligarchs and Footballer. Of all the owners I know/see, none fit that mould. Most are bought as practical utilitarian cars to sit alongside something more sporty, but by people that want a slightly more luxury interior, but don't want to follow the masses into a Range Rover.
As for more money than sense, £135k for a 600bhp 4x4 isn't exactly Gold-Plated Rolls Royce territory is it?
Edited by j90gta on Tuesday 13th February 13:01
j90gta said:
The original design was a basic military vehicle similar in concept to a Defender; that was practical and utilitarian, not a totally blinged out over-engine/over-wheeled thing with a practical white leather interior for £135k plus no doubt loads of options. Toyota seem to have got it right with the option to buy a basic Landcruiser with steelies. I'd have to question my sanity if I had £135k to spend and it only got me something "utilitarian". Then again it depends on your perception.....
But my assumption is you have no intention of buying said Landcruiser ? Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 13th February 13:01
It’s wryly amusing how PHers continually procliam certain cars (usually expensive ones) are “wrong” and yet the manufacturers seem perfectly capable of a) selling them and b)turning a tidy profit on them.
RSK21 said:
It’s wryly amusing how PHers continually procliam certain cars (usually expensive ones) are “wrong” and yet the manufacturers seem perfectly capable of a) selling them and b)turning a tidy profit on them.
^^^^^ This, 100%. It's almost as if people who can't afford them are jealous of those who can... But of course, I must be wrong - this is PH, a site where one person's motoring integrity is of far more value to any manufacturer than the opinions of those with the actual acumen needed to acquire the offering being made by said manufacturer... 
sidesauce said:
RSK21 said:
It’s wryly amusing how PHers continually procliam certain cars (usually expensive ones) are “wrong” and yet the manufacturers seem perfectly capable of a) selling them and b)turning a tidy profit on them.
^^^^^ This, 100%. It's almost as if people who can't afford them are jealous of those who can... But of course, I must be wrong - this is PH, a site where one person's motoring integrity is of far more value to any manufacturer than the opinions of those with the actual acumen needed to acquire the offering being made by said manufacturer... 
) and Arabs' who have 'more money than sense'.Its all written in the PH T&Cs, haven't you read?
sidesauce said:
RSK21 said:
It’s wryly amusing how PHers continually procliam certain cars (usually expensive ones) are “wrong” and yet the manufacturers seem perfectly capable of a) selling them and b)turning a tidy profit on them.
^^^^^ This, 100%. It's almost as if people who can't afford them are jealous of those who can... But of course, I must be wrong - this is PH, a site where one person's motoring integrity is of far more value to any manufacturer than the opinions of those with the actual acumen needed to acquire the offering being made by said manufacturer... Ares said:
Anything above what you can afford is to be deemed 'tat' and 'worthy for Oligarchs, Footballers (sorry, 'Footballists' ) and Arabs' who have 'more money than sense'.
Its all written in the PH T&Cs, haven't you read?
You missed out the rappers, and we can't be having anyone feeling excluded any more - come now, this is 2018; it's all about diversity! ) and Arabs' who have 'more money than sense'.Its all written in the PH T&Cs, haven't you read?
Yes, a good move by Mercedes - modernise it just enough that it is a little more relevant to the needs of the wealthy, while still retaining enough of its utilitarian credibility. The high price is not a disincentive, on the contrary it has to be expensive enough that ownership is perceived to make a statement about the owners status in life - a bit like purchasing and wearing a Rolex watch.
Encouraging to see that the owners of the previous model don't feel too disenchanted with the introduction of the new version. Not that I'm in the market for one, but I think it would be the new version for me.
Encouraging to see that the owners of the previous model don't feel too disenchanted with the introduction of the new version. Not that I'm in the market for one, but I think it would be the new version for me.
Gameface said:
Tuvra said:
Dafuq said:
Oh please.......
Putting glitter on an already very glittery turd.
When will the vulgarity end?
I remember when the G-Wagen was cool, this is just nasty.
Vulgar - lacking sophistication or good taste.Putting glitter on an already very glittery turd.
When will the vulgarity end?
I remember when the G-Wagen was cool, this is just nasty.
Dafuq's profile pic:-
Nothing wrong with that whatsoever.
Nice try.
I'm with Tuvra on this. The front end of that truck, as photographed, appears rather bling-tastic -- whether on road or off.jhonn said:
The high price is not a disincentive, on the contrary it has to be expensive enough that ownership is perceived to make a statement about the owners status in life - a bit like purchasing and wearing a Rolex watch.
+1And not for me.
This vehicle is first and foremost a Veblen good -- and is purchased for its external value. It is only secondarily a form of transportation.
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