E63 estate or ML63 ??

[thefibreguy]

Guys,

Am looking at spending £35-£40K on either an E63 estate, or an ML63. I am easy, but the wife, who has only ever driven SUV size cars, would prefer the ML. I will be looking to keep hold of it for 2-3 years, so would I be correct in thinking the E63 will be worth more after this period? It would only be used for 6-8k miles per year.

Regards.

 

[developer]

If you like/are used to the ride height of an SUV you may prefer the ML.

Depreciation will be an issue of equal measure with both - you have to be a bit "touched" to want a big V8 these days, so the next punter may be a bit hard to find.

Bl**dy great fun though .

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Both are fantastic cars, and the engine hides the fact that both are large cars relatively well. You can't go wrong with either, I would suggest having a go in both and see which you both prefer, as the character is subtlety different, albeit dominated by the engine!!

Personally I wouldn't factor residual values into the purchase of an AMG, they're very difficult to forecast with any real accuracy. I can't imagine one will out perform the other to be honest, not by a measurable margin anyway.

One thing is for sure though: The older you buy, the even bigger bargain they become.

 

[RWDpetrol]

Estate for sure - not many that can compete with it. With the ML, you'll find buyers would be considering X5M, Cayenne, RR Sport etc which will probably make it harder to sell on.

 

[Mudassar791]

Defo estate

 

[sasha]

Deffo ML

 

[Tan]

Hard to choose between the two, but if residuals are a concern and you are keeping for just 2-3 years , may be considering leasing as then you have a clear idea of what it will cost you over that period.