2014 G63 or G550?

[chinochulo]

Hi,
I am in a position to pick up a 2014 certified G63 vs a 2014 certified G550. G550 generally cheaper by around $20k, and on a few listings they have both depreciated ~20% relative to MSRP. The reason I am even looking at G63 is because some G63s seem to have depreciated even more than the G550s, making them a better deal despite being more expensive. I do want to eventually put 18" all around on either vehicle (I know G550 comes with 18")--can I put G550 rims on the G63 (brake clearance issues)? I plan on keeping the car for a while so would the na V8 be better than twin turbos over the long term? Can I put 275/65r-18 on both vehicles without suspension mods? No plans for rock-crawling or hard-core offroading--probably more like glamping/car-camping through the national parks with my kids in the future.

thanks!

 

[Eric Edwards]

To do any type of off roading you will need to immediately upgrade the suspension. I know that insurance companies do not like to warranty AMG engines after the MFG. warranty expires, which is a pretty big deal. Love the power of the AMG's, but feel the reliability of the NA is superior. Would be great to get some hard data on reliability between the two engines.

 

[chinochulo]

Eric Edwards are you near Seattle?

 

[pvb]

Hi, I sent you a PM.

Peter

 

[otiswesty]

I think 18's will not fit on the G63. Perhaps a 19" wheel would fit.

 

[chinochulo]

Isn't the spare an 18" G550 wheel? So in theory the G63 should be able to take G550 wheels at all four corners, no?