What 'purpose' does your big AMG Saloon serve?

[Londonscottish]

I've done some soul searching and I've become a bit obsessed with the idea of a gen 1 Cayman S, manual. Perhaps a gen 2, depending on the money. I'm researching them at the moment and trying to become familiar with all the quirks, but I think that's a good path for me to go down.


Anyway, hopefully the topic wasn't a waste of time, it's fun to think about!

Cheers,

Ed

That makes perfect sense.

I often look at Caymans parked near where I live, knowing they'd be a hoot to drive. Your car + one of them would be a great combo.

There's no right answer, really.

 

[Fastcar155]

What was the wide red car?

Hi Bobby Dazzler

All I could tell you that the prancing horse logo was outstanding but as to the Model of the car i have no idea.

I know what the Dino looks like and that's my skill level.

I am aware that Ferrari officionals call them Fiat's but I feel that comment is not required.

Just thought that I also know what a Ferrari 400 looks like !

 

[S2000Paul]

Hi all,

I'm trying to rationalise the want/need for an M5/E63, but struggling a bit. I've always wanted an M5 since I was a kid, but in 2020, they're a tough thing to rationalise. Wondering what role your E63/big four door AMG plays in your driving? (I'm only really active on this car forum, so thought I'd ask here!).

Is it a daily driver, with another car for fun on weekend (i.e. really not worried about fuel)? Daily driver as only car? Perhaps you have a second car that's a diesel/4x4/'beater' to go to the shops? What about a long run, do you choose to use this (very fuel inefficient) car, or do you take a diesel Golf or whatever?

I understand that the original owners of these cars are generally wealthy people that can afford a £100k M5/E63 new/nearly new (even on finance) and therefore the petrol prices likely aren't really a factor for you - and that's great! Especially if you have a family and need the practicality of a 4 door saloon/estate, while also enjoying the performance.

But for a petrol head looking at a £10-20k 'performance' car, likely as a second car (I'd want something crap to take to Tesco), the fact that the economy on a run is so bad on a huge 'practical' car like an E63, it's a weird one to justify in my own head. Especially as I don't have kids! In a 911/small sports car, you know that economy is going to be bad and you're buying it just for fun. But doing the same on a 4 door saloon/estate seems weird.

Perhaps it would make more sense to keep the E350 diesel I already have, and buy a small car like a 'cheap' Porsche Cayman or 996... but I'll leave that for another time.

How are you guys using your big saloon AMGs?

Cheers!

Ed

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