Thoughts on upgrading from an E200 to an E250 AMG

[Gazwould]

Half Artico , half alcantara , 100% synthetic.

 

[Jim2]

In short, no

So AMG is purely cosmetic then..... Thanks V6Matty.

 

[V6Matty]

So AMG is purely cosmetic then..... Thanks V6Matty.

Pretty much everything was additional options but still looks a nice car

 

[Dean Fletcher]

I've managed to upload a few more pic's... as they say, one pic is worth a thousand word's,,,,,so do you still think that its Artico? Looks a lot better that what's in my present car anyway, whatever it is...

GO for it.

 

[Jim2]

Half Artico , half alcantara , 100% synthetic.

Yes, but maybe a bit better than the full Artico thats in mine,,, certainly looks much better anyway.. ( which would not be hard.... see pic )

 

[Dean Fletcher]

Yes, but maybe a bit better than the full Artico thats in mine,,, certainly looks much better anyway.. ( which would not be hard.... see pic )

Nothing gorilla glue wouldn't sort

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Does look in nice condition the upholstery looks half leather but VIN will confirm. As this is the facelift 212 it will be ADBLUE (urea injection) and there will be no spare wheel other than that and the check on the timing chain (you need to hear the first start of the day to check for a rattle) good luck with the purchase

Just to add service history is everything on the OM651 the more oil changes the better in my opinion

 

[Craiglxviii]

Yes, and if it was / is an AMG, it would be badged "AMG" too? So the fact that the Ad say's "AMG" wheels, would not make it an "AMG".....Merc in AMG clothing... LOL But will be useful when and if the time comes to make a deal. And as for the insurance, I checked with them yesterday evening, and surprise, surprise,,,no change from my E200 !!! So on reflection, this reinforces the fact that it's NOT an AMG.....because if it had been, I'm pretty sure that the insurance would have been increased.

AMG cars are the top end of any MB model lineup. Biggest engines, unique designation (2 digits not 3) and unique interior and exterior trim, usually with special design wheels marked AMG along a spoke or along the rim.
As mentioned they don’t include a Diesel engine in any model.

There is an AMG Line trim level, which includes the AMG wheels, mats, headliner, perhaps combimeter graphics and that’s it. But no performance difference to a standard car.

 

[A.J.]

It was first registered in the first 6 mths of 2013, but until I go to the dealership I wont have any more info. ( I'm going by the advertisement presently, and hereunder is what it says:- )

Immaculate example, very rare car in this spec.
- Xenon headlights
- 19" AMG alloy wheels
- Bluetooth
- Leather interior / Suede
- Cruise control
- Multi function steering wheel
- Heated seats
- Dealer warranty
- 111K Miles

Now of course, I have just seen that the AMG refers to the wheels, so its possible that it's not an AMG veh at all?

Now I wonder what they mean by that, many a dealer confuses Leather with Artico

 

[A.J.]

I've managed to upload a few more pic's... as they say, one pic is worth a thousand word's,,,,,so do you still think that its Artico? Looks a lot better that what's in my present car anyway, whatever it is...

That will be an ANG Line with the chrome trim on the front splitter I think Jim, could be wrong Those sets look like Artico to me

 

[Jim2]

That will be an ANG Line with the chrome trim on the front splitter I think Jim, could be wrong Those sets look like Artico to me

Thats fine.AJT.....might be the new improved Artico ???

 

[Jim2]

Now I wonder what they mean by that, many a dealer confuses Leather with Artico

Typical salesman speak.........they forgot to mention " look's like real leather "...

 

[Jim2]

Nothing gorilla glue wouldn't sort

Last time I tried that, the Wife sat into it..... and it works, it really does...............

 

[onefortheroad]

Its an amg sport.

 

[Jim2]

Does look in nice condition the upholstery looks half leather but VIN will confirm. As this is the facelift 212 it will be ADBLUE (urea injection) and there will be no spare wheel other than that and the check on the timing chain (you need to hear the first start of the day to check for a rattle) good luck with the purchase

Just to add service history is everything on the OM651 the more oil changes the better in my opinion

Agreed 100% malcolm210. I'd be a very big fan of frequent oil changes,,,and with 20 litres of MB approved oil available for about £55, 3 MANN filters for €24, its a no brainer,,,and to add, Filter is on top, and the suction method works very well, so no need for crawling around underneath.

Pretty much everything was additional options but still looks a nice car

Yes it does look the part.....thats what attracted me to it in the first place,,,I was not planning on changing the Eclass at all, its running fantastic,,,then this E250 came along, and i'm tempted.

 

[Jim2]

Half Artico , half alcantara , 100% synthetic.

Yes, but it looks the part in this case, and a big improvement on the "Genuine Artico" in the Eclass....... LOL

 

[Jim2]

Its an amg sport.

But should it not be badged "AMG"? Like I mentioned earlier, I have yet to actually see the car in the flesh...I'm going by the ad. Next week covid-19 per, permitting, I hope to go see it. It's a bit of a drive away from me.

 

[A.J.]

But should it not be badged "AMG"? Like I mentioned earlier, I have yet to actually see the car in the flesh...I'm going by the ad. Next week covid-19 per, permitting, I hope to go see it. It's a bit of a drive away from me.

Ooooh NO.........an AMG line should not display AMG badges as it is not and AMG !!!

 

[onefortheroad]

But should it not be badged "AMG"? Like I mentioned earlier, I have yet to actually see the car in the flesh...I'm going by the ad. Next week covid-19 per, permitting, I hope to go see it. It's a bit of a drive away from me.

No the amg is simply a trim level on the diesels. 19 inch wheels , skirts,front and rear valance. A pure amg would be a petrol .

My e350 is premium line amg . Your one is sport . Which should also include the brakes pack and lowered sport suspension.

Its not an amg .... just a trim level...

 

[Dean Fletcher]

No the amg is simply a trim level on the diesels. 19 inch wheels , skirts,front and rear valance. A pure amg would be a petrol .

My e350 is premium line amg . Your one is sport . Which should also include the brakes pack and lowered sport suspension.

Its not an amg .... just a trim level...

Mines a real AMG E250