ML 63

Moeks · 24 Aug 2010 at 12:56

Given her projected mileage and what these cost now, as you say Mark ...might aswell

I quite like the newer MLs myself, they are in a totally different league to the old ones, which were crap. I prefer the Range Rover though myself. I'd love a Supercharged Range Rover ...have you heard the noise they make! ...phwoar. And the interior is lovely.

DM · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:03

Fett said:
There's something to be said for something of that bulk moving so quickly, impressive to watch. The only argument against it now is the "why bother, you'll never use the performance" outlook. I've had this before in relation to the SL55 vs SL500...the difference in acceleration and braking throughout, even if capped at 90mph, is worth every penny. I'd pay the difference for the noise alone.

Im firmly in the why bother camp normally, but a 500 will cost her 25 or 26k and this AMG the man says she can have for 30k for a straight cash deal.

For 4 or 5 grand its got to be worth it for the spec and looks if nothing else surely. Plus her mate with the diesel ML will be gutted

Moeks · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:05

I very much doubt you will lose the price difference at the end of the day anyway, I should think as time goes by well cared for ML63's will become a bit sort after.

DM · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:06

Moeks said:
I very much doubt you will lose the price difference at the end of the day anyway, I should think as time goes by well cared for ML63's will become a bit sort after.

Sadly this one will soon have a fine selection of parking dents if she gets it, but it will be looked after mechanically

MrFunex · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:07

[TW]Fox;17227130 said:
Just what I thought, what a very strange thing to recommend.

'Oh no, dont buy a current shape ML, instead buy the really crap shape ML instead'

You'll have to forgive me, but until AFTER I'd posted, there was no indication of budget, age of cars of interest etc etc, merely that the OPs missus had looked at an ML, liked them and that 3 year old ones are quite common.

Christ, you guys are quick to bite! :rolleyes:

I'm sure an ML63 will be an absolute hoot, and as you say, the stratospheric depreciation already experienced by them makes these extremely tempting.

Yas786 · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:13

My mums brother just bought a brand new ML63 AMG i think...he brought it around a few mths ago and it does look nice and mean.

Took it out for a little drive and the thing does have some serious power...never been in a SUV type vehicle where it threw me back into my seat...awesome power and engine noise.

Not a fan of Mercs myself but i wouldnt mind having a ML63 if i could afford one...

Fett · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:29

DiamondMark said:
Im firmly in the why bother camp normally, but a 500 will cost her 25 or 26k and this AMG the man says she can have for 30k for a straight cash deal.

For 4 or 5 grand its got to be worth it for the spec and looks if nothing else surely. Plus her mate with the diesel ML will be gutted

I just had a look at dealer prices, couldn't see an 07 less than £36k and 500s are thin on the ground so that looks peachy.

DM · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:33

Fett said:
I just had a look at dealer prices, couldn't see an 07 less than £36k and 500s are thin on the ground so that looks peachy.

She's on her way with her mate to see it now, i told her give a deposit and arrange for Mercedes to inspect it if it looks good.

Ring Peace · 24 Aug 2010 at 13:36

Next time you see a lady in a high performance vehicle remember this thread and that it may be an overspeccing husband that is behind the choice of car.

DM · 25 Aug 2010 at 14:39

Car is Mercedes now, they say it is due a service and needs discs all round, so i will speak to the seller tonight, see if he wants to split the cost of the work.

If he does i think she will have that, she said it looks and drives lovely.

Moeks · 25 Aug 2010 at 15:10

I should imagine they are some fairly expensive brakes too.

DM · 25 Aug 2010 at 15:30

400 odd the service and 1100 quid the discs and pads all round.

Peerzy · 25 Aug 2010 at 15:34

DiamondMark said:
400 odd the service and 1100 quid the discs and pads all round.

Get your wife to ask them to do it, then tell her to pull out at the last moment.

Then you come along (new buyer) and pick it up for the same price with all the work done

Now I'm just being a *****

DM · 25 Aug 2010 at 15:37

Peerzy said:
Get your wife to ask them to do it, then tell her to pull out at the last moment.

Then you come along (new buyer) and pick it up for the same price with all the work done

Now I'm just being a *****

If he will go half each with her, its a good deal, i dont think the bloke is going to kill the deal for that, she said his brand new one was already there, i think he just wants shot of this now.

Dont know why he didnt just part ex it for the new one to be honest.

Peerzy · 25 Aug 2010 at 15:40

DiamondMark said:
If he will go half each with her, its a good deal, i dont think the bloke is going to kill the deal for that, she said his brand new one was already there, i think he just wants shot of this now.

Dont know why he didnt just part ex it for the new one to be honest.

Going half is only knocking off £700~ for a £30k~ car so I can't see him saying no! Didn't realise it was a private car though, thought it would be a dealer car.

DM · 25 Aug 2010 at 15:42

Peerzy said:
Going half is only knocking off £700~ for a £30k~ car so I can't see him saying no! Didn't realise it was a private car though, thought it would be a dealer car.

Hes already knocked 3k off it started at 33k, so its not dear at the money we agreed, my wife is hard as nails though, she will cut her nose off to spite her face, which aint always the best move.