OK all, looking for a balanced discussion here.
I've got the opportunity for a July build slot of either a CLK 500 Cab or the AMG but have had a sleepless night mulling it over.
I'm fortunate that I can afford either (OK, the repayments on either ) but always have been very aware of the ultimate cost of these things so knowing there are people here who either do or have owned the big V8 or AMG versions of various models in your opinion is the extra £14K for the AMG going to be worth it? Plus I understand AMGs depreciate more - by how much? Will I really notice the performace difference? Are they any more/less reliable than a 'normal' 500? I love the styling of the AMG both inside and out but what about the ownership experience.
I'm planning to keep the car for 3 yrs and will probably be doing about 18K a year mainly dual carriageway but do live in the sticks so some country roads too.
I know the ultimate decision is mine but would welcome any input, or questions to ask myseslf, to ensure I get it 'right'
I've got the opportunity for a July build slot of either a CLK 500 Cab or the AMG but have had a sleepless night mulling it over.
I'm fortunate that I can afford either (OK, the repayments on either ) but always have been very aware of the ultimate cost of these things so knowing there are people here who either do or have owned the big V8 or AMG versions of various models in your opinion is the extra £14K for the AMG going to be worth it? Plus I understand AMGs depreciate more - by how much? Will I really notice the performace difference? Are they any more/less reliable than a 'normal' 500? I love the styling of the AMG both inside and out but what about the ownership experience.
I'm planning to keep the car for 3 yrs and will probably be doing about 18K a year mainly dual carriageway but do live in the sticks so some country roads too.
I know the ultimate decision is mine but would welcome any input, or questions to ask myseslf, to ensure I get it 'right'