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      06-12-2019, 07:15 AM   #1
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After owning 3 M5s in a row (2008, 2013, 2015) I wanted to try something different before getting into the F90 M5. Bought this 2018 Mercedes E63 S a few months ago and have just finished the mods. HRE P101 wheels, lowered, Keller Catless downpipes, DME Stage 2 tune, JB4 to log and tweak boost. I also upgraded to the AMG carbon fiber trim since the car had black wood.

I absolutely love the car and specifically the AWD. Coming from heavily modified F10 M5s I could never put the power down. I will say this car is no faster than my Stage 2 M5s from a roll (lost to one last weekend in roll race event) but overall a better package. It is firm as others have mentioned but I like that race car type of feel. Definitely not a road trip car especially when specced with the performance seats.
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Looks awesome brother! Congrats!
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Sweet car, I dont miss mine much but the black matte paint, exhaust, and the nice visuals inside.

You have a done a good job changing the look and HRE's never hurt!!!

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beautiful car
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      06-12-2019, 11:13 AM   #5
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REALLY like the wheels !
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      06-12-2019, 01:44 PM   #6
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After owning 3 M5s in a row (2008, 2013, 2015) I wanted to try something different before getting into the F90 M5. Bought this 2018 Mercedes E63 S a few months ago and have just finished the mods. HRE P101 wheels, lowered, Keller Catless downpipes, DME Stage 2 tune, JB4 to log and tweak boost. I also upgraded to the AMG carbon fiber trim since the car had black wood.

I absolutely love the car and specifically the AWD. Coming from heavily modified F10 M5s I could never put the power down. I will say this car is no faster than my Stage 2 M5s from a roll (lost to one last weekend in roll race event) but overall a better package. It is firm as others have mentioned but I like that race car type of feel. Definitely not a road trip car especially when specced with the performance seats.
Congrats--they're great cars! In fact, Vic, others and I on this forum were right there with you...

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… I found the Sith to be right grumpy ba$tards so I decided to return to the light and play with the Ewoks.

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It's a great looking car!
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Wow that looks incredible!
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      06-13-2019, 07:20 PM   #10
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Thanks for all the kind word guys! I still think the F90 M5 is a better car but it will be my next adventure
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Congrats--they're great cars! In fact, Vic, others and I on this forum were right there with you...

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The E63S is a lovely car, but I couldn't work past the bad toupee look of the open sunroof!

I think any advantages the Merc had before have been matched by the F90 awd. Did the OP even drive the F90 before buying the Merc?
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beautiful.. i wish AMG's leased better. I would have one.
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beautiful.. i wish AMG's leased better. I would have one.
Mine leased roughly the same as my M5 Comp--a little cheaper in fact. However, that took some 11 or 12 dealers competing for my business to get there.
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Beautiful pics on this thread! Really impressed with the Mercs with regards to interior and exterior. In the process of leasing an amg gt 53 for the wifey. Coming out to 1633 a month after 5k down. Drove one the other day and reminded me a lot of the panamera 4s in terms of drive and how stout it is. Leases are horrible but its what she wants lol
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Beautiful pics on this thread! Really impressed with the Mercs with regards to interior and exterior. In the process of leasing an amg gt 53 for the wifey. Coming out to 1633 a month after 5k down. Drove one the other day and reminded me a lot of the panamera 4s in terms of drive and how stout it is. Leases are horrible but its what she wants lol
Nice, AMG GT 4 door love it or hate it, it has a presence.
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