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Loaded! This 2009 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG comes complete with Rear Seat Package($2,990), Rear Seat Entertainment Package($2,450), Night View Assist PLUS w/Pedestrian Detection($1,740), Panorama Sunroof($1,070), all power (windows, locks, mirrors, Driver/Passenger Seats), AMG SpeedShift Automatic w/Shift-Pads trans., 4-Zone Automatic Climate Controls, ABS, A/C-Ventilated/Heated Front Seats w/Memory and Lumbar, Eight-Way Power Adjustable Rear Seats, Rear Five-Place Seating w/Heated and A/C-Ventilation, HARMAN KARDON/LOGIC-7 Premium Sound, AM/FM/WB Stereo w/In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer and Memory Card Slot, In-Dash Monitor w/DVD Playback, iPod Integration, GPS NAVIGATION System, Rear-View Camera, Dual/Side/Rear Airbags, Head Protection Curtains, Bi-Xenon Headlamps w/Active Curve Illumination, Rear Seat Entertainment System w/Dual Source Headrest Monitors, Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel, Traction Control(ESP), Active Body Control Suspension(ABC), KEYLESS-GO, Electric Rear Window Shade, Electric Rear Door Window Shades, AMG Aerodynamic Bodywork, AMG High Performance Braking System, Electric Trunk Closer, Garage Door Opener, Electronic Air Suspension, Alcantara-Headliner, 20 inch AMG 5-Spoke Wheels, Wood-Trim, Alcantara-Headliner, and Premium Leather. WOW!! |
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In the convoluted hierarchy that constitutes the Mercedes-Benz model lineup, the S63 AMG makes sense as the bargain performance version of the S-class topliner. Of course, the S63 looks the part, with typically stylish AMG body modifications and gorgeous AMG wheels. Inside, it features a special AMG steering wheel with aluminum shifter paddles and heavily bolstered AMG sport seats. Alcantara and leather cover almost every surface, convincing occupants that the car costs money with a capital M. The S63 sounds wonderful, too, thanks to the now ubiquitous AMG 6.3-liter V-8, which growls malevolently under hard throttle. But no matter how well the S63 performs, there was this nagging question: Do we really need a sporty version of the planet's best luxury car? The Answer is YES! |