RE: Mercedes-AMG reveals 585hp G63

[Prinny]

unsprung said:

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.

Dafuq's profile pic:-

A workhorse, fit for purpose being used as intended.

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.

If I were driving in the outback, I’d quite happily fit something like that too. Kangaroos can mess up your whole month... Just because it’s chrome-plated doesn’t make it ostentatious - indeed, there’s a school of thought that the reflections from it in the sun can help prevent incidents as it’s off-putting to the ‘roo.

Driving the same around Chelsea is a different matter...

[PixelpeepS3]

epom said:

Horrendous.... but there's obviously a market for them, so what do I know ?

There is a market for hot tubs for the garden with flashing LED lighting and docking stations for out of date apple products but doesn't mean everyone should buy one.

Money does not = taste

[JualMassFlyweel]

White is probably not the best colour for it...................

[huckster6]

I'd like to give this vehicle a rating far below zero. It's hideous.

[Welshbeef]

MagicMonkey said:

Are there plans to revive the 65 too?

Now that is a beast on a different league - and plenty of scope for far higher output than previously.

V12 6.5ltr bi turbo

[stuckmojo]

ExPat2B said:

Just how "deployable" is the power ? Just how tied down does the chassis feel at speed ? I think the closest I have driven to this was a Shogun and it struggled with much less power.

Power deployment isn't an issue. Corners are

[BIRMA]

Welshbeef said:

MagicMonkey said:

Are there plans to revive the 65 too?

Now that is a beast on a different league - and plenty of scope for far higher output than previously.

V12 6.5ltr bi turbo

I've just checked on the AMG Private Lounge site that lists all the AMG models. it was made between 2013-17 612 BHP and a 1000 Nm of torque.Only a 6 litre engine.
Completely mad.

Edited by BIRMA on Tuesday 13th February 18:18

[giggity]

Love it.

AMG always smashing it!

[Welshbeef]

BIRMA said:

I've just checked on the AMG Private Lounge site that lists all the AMG models. it was made between 2013-17 612 BHP and a 1000 Nm of torque.Only a 6 litre engine.
Completely mad.

Edited by BIRMA on Tuesday 13th February 18:18

Hells bells.
I’d wager that was mighty conservative too.

[myhandle]

Does anyone know why, around two years ago, Mercedes moved their model designations to the right hand side of the boot, like BMW, he whereas since they moved from the centre of the boot (in the 50s?) the badge has always been on the left. Hence the G63 is now on the right with AMG on the left, whereas it was always the other way round? Main badge was always on the left (190E, 600SEL, C220 etc) and any ancillary badge (AMG, 4 Matic, CDI, etc) on the right. It's changed There must be reason. Any ideas?

[Welshbeef]

myhandle said:

Does anyone know why, around two years ago, Mercedes moved their model designations to the right hand side of the boot, like BMW, he whereas since they moved from the centre of the boot (in the 50s?) the badge has always been on the left. Hence the G63 is now on the right with AMG on the left, whereas it was always the other way round? Main badge was always on the left (190E, 600SEL, C220 etc) and any ancillary badge (AMG, 4 Matic, CDI, etc) on the right. It's changed There must be reason. Any ideas?

Is it the same LHd and RHD?

[helix402]

This is the one you need:

[Master Bean]

helix402 said:

This is the one you need:

Only if you live in Australia.

[Plug Life]

The new Celebmobile has arrived!

[helix402]

Amazing what you can do with 6 wheel drive!

[Bo_apex]

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?

I could buy a new G63 tomorrow, but am neither an Oligarch, Arab or Footballer.

There are all kinds of T&C's

[Dafuq]

Tuvra said:

Gameface said:

A workhorse, fit for purpose being used as intended.

Nothing wrong with that whatsoever.

Nice try.

How does that not make it Vulgar? It's chrome plated, its not like you can bash it about? I also note that it looks pretty immaculate? [quote = Tuvra]

I think perhaps you might want to get your facts straight.

The front bars are not chrome plated and are not a show piece. They are in fact solid stainless steel and are not vulgar where I live, they are essential. Ever seen what a 7 foot kanagroo can do the front of a car, or driver for that matter? Didn't think so.

I live in Australia and actually use my vehicle for what it was intended, you don't have to have large dents and doors hanging off to be off road and in need of an indestructable and dependable vehicle that won't let you down in the middle of nowhere and 45-50 degree heat.

Suggest you get back in your box.

Edited by Dafuq on Tuesday 13th February 20:15

[Burwood]

It’s the colour that looks a bit st. Magnolia. In a dark colour it’s a quintessential Uber wagon. I’ll admit it’s a puss takevat 160k. But hey ho. Love them

[KillerHERTZ]

Welshbeef said:

Is it the same LHd and RHD?

New naming system: This will be officially known as a AMG G63, same with the C-Class etc: AMG C63 rather than a C63 AMG.

Stupid I know.

[unsprung]

Dafuq said:

The front bars are not chrome plated and are not a show piece. They are in fact solid stainless steel and are not vulgar where I live, they are essential. Ever seen what a 7 foot kanagroo can do the front of a car, or driver for that matter? Didn't think so.

I live in Australia and actually use my vehicle for what it was intended, you don't have to have large dents and doors hanging off to be off road and in need of an indestructable and dependable vehicle that won't let you down in the middle of nowhere and 45-50 degree heat.

Thanks for these details. The size and cut of your bull bar / roo bar are visual cues that this is a functioning piece of kit and not a fashion accessory.

As photographed, there might be a bit more shine to the stainless steel than if we were all standing there in the flesh. I dunno. But anybody who's spent time in Oz will acknowledge that driving in rural Australia or out in the bush are not to be undertaken in a cavalier way, especially in summer and particularly at night.