The Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake Is the Coolest Unknown Wagon
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The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake is a special high-performance wagon -- and today I'm reviewing it. First I'll show you all the quirks and features of the CLS63 Shooting Brake, and then I'm driving the CLS63 to review the driving experience of this special AMG Wagon.
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This car will belong to Doug in the next month or two
He already has the rs2 tho.
@@DexxonGamer77 so...
@@aaron-fauth Well he already got a cool wagon. Why another one, better spend his money on another type of cool car.
@@DexxonGamer77 I don't think you get the logic of car enthusiasts. Jay Leno would like to have a word with you :)
@@karatas1782 Bruh i fucking love cars. Im saying he has the first rs model and I think the coolest wagon ever therefore before buying another cool wagon he should get another cool car that isnt a wagon. Diversity is key. Also id personally go for a 2008 audi RS6 v10.
Doug: "the coolest station wagon you've never heard of"
Europeans: and I took that personally
Let's just say it's a car you rarely see driven in daylight ;)
Pimps and pushers!
Not to be racist but the owner's name Fahad simply made me nod and grin...same over here ^^
Hell yeah like you would expect to see a P. I. M. P driving
It's even pretty common in South Africa, funny how the US misses out on some models
@@fitnesswithsteve I think you’re just jealous. No need to be since y’all got a lot better cars than some of the dreary stuff they have in Europe (except for cars from Germany, Italy and UK (not European but yeah))
Ditto for us Aussies.
Doug: this is a cooler more gorgeous looking version of the E63
Also Doug: 7/10 styling.... Like the E63
Tru. Also this car does 0 to 60 in 3.6 not 4.1
@@BreakingSkiesMedia Maybe it depends if it’s AWD or RWD version
“RS” is race start, also known as launch mode or control in other vehicles. You activate it by having the traction control in sport handling, steering wheel straight, hold the brake hard confirm “race start” by upshift on paddle, floor the acceleration pedal until desired rpm, release the brake and hold on for your life.
No bro its(you could have RS mode but its not there) 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
In Germany 🇩🇪 a shooting brake is a wagon
In America 🇺🇸 a shooting break is when you reload your guns
Haha good one
You're German, I wouldn't make jokes implying there are human rights issues in our country. As you are aware we clap back hard.
In America, a "shooting brake" is a 2 door wagon...
Nicholas Fitzpatrick who are you talking to, Phyllis?
In the UK 🇬🇧 a proper shooting brake has guns and dogs riding in the back.
Doug needs to make a shirt that says “This... is a t-shirt”
And on the label it'll say "This... Is made out of pure cotton"
@@Thine_mother and THIS is a label
dude thatd be the best merch ever
does it come with a shirt already underneath it?
@@jakem9818 LOOOL!
"this is the coolest wagon you've never heard of"
Germans who see 3 of these in every public parking garage: *Visible Confusion*
@yunglang But not the AMG version
Alfred du Lappen
@@alexanderk3596 oha der arme der hat auch Gefühle
Yes. We’re tripping over the things here in the UK.
What I learned is there are lots of great cars the US never gets. Like all those brilliant European diesels.
@@julianberks4500 M550d would be great for the US!
Fun fact: The CLS shooting brake was offered with the option for a Cherry wood floor in the boot!
Fact!👍
Ooh, yees! If I recall correctly it was a rather expensive option. Over 4000€ or something.
True! I have seen it at a Mercedes Dealership in Germany once.
Pretty nice imo.
I was rather disappointed this car doesn’t have it.
@@johnsvensson6540 Me too tbh, but I can't see this being pratical at all
Doug: "They barely sold it in Europe..."
Me: *confused German noises*
add some confused belgian noises to that one ;D
I see the CLS SB everyday on the Autobahn.
there are like 2 of them in my immediate neighbourhood
Gefühlt gibt es die häufiger als den normalen CLS hahahaha
Since hes not from here, Doug shall be forgiven by the german people. This time.
The CLS wagon had also an option, where the trunk space is made of American cherry wood
And cup holders
@@iwantsexseemyvideo6868 vin xar?
I've been looking for that option for my CLS, but can't seem to find any spares.
and it is gorgeous!!!! 😍 ...and a little obscene, maybe.... 😂
I remember that! It was weirdly awesome
The „RS“ mode is actually a Race Start Mode. You have to stand still press the brake pretty hard, select RS and you will be able to fly in your CLS 63 AMG.
So pretty much like launch control?
@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 yup pretty much.
For everyone asking if doug is 6'3 or 6'4, he is both today
he's 6'3" standing on his left foot with the the Birkenstock sandal and 6'4" standing on his right foot with the New Balance. His pronoun is "them"
Doug needs to just settle on 6'3.5 already.
Was anybody else waiting to hear, “And it is, in fact, MY 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake!”
"THIS is a 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake and is not any 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake it is MY 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake.
So annoying to hear over and over and over and over, that stupid old slang that I couldn't bear to watch the end of the video.
Doug: "The coolest station wagon you've never heard of, because it wasn't sold in North America"
Non US Viewers: Am I a joke to you
lol sped
factsssssssss... cuz everyone else knows the car
Doug is jealous lol
Most of Doug's content just assumed you are from the USA.
Muricans think wagons and hatchbacks are so rare
Rest of the world except China : I paid for the entire 5 m I'm gonna use the entire 5 m !
As a former CLS shooting brake owner, with the teak floor in the boot I would say it was, pretty pretty good! Fahad has awesome taste in cars!
NO ONE offers such comprehensive, interestin and fun car reviews as Doug DeMuro!
THANKS DOUG!
Happy New Year!
Despite 2020 being one of the worst years this year Dougcember has been the best out of all the others.
Cap
Nah
2 Bugatti’s, P1 GTR, Aston zagato, I don’t think it gets better
@@nikoanton8533 nah
Nah, i prefer last year's dougcember because i'm a pagani fanboy.
Fast Wagon: *exists*
Doug: "My time has come"
Can you judge him for that though? Fast wagons are some of the coolest cars ever.
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Cadillac cts c wagon is the best. 6 speed manual 600hp 6.2 v8, and 4 doors
I've waiting a long time for this episode, but finally it's here - What a car 😍
My absolutely dreamcar! Love the Shooting Brakes. Greetings and happy new year!
That SBS emblem at the back is really eyesore..
@Brandon Mitchell When you can personalise your car emblem.
What in the world was the owner thinking? That SBS emblem is ghetto and the license plate...... (probably some punk kid CZcamsr bought this) stand by for then matte wrap and the ghettofication of an otherwise amazing car.
@@Fullmetal_christo
How do you define "ghetto-fication" exactly? The owner of this car is a wealthy Middle Easterner, according to Doug's intro. I just want to see if you have the cajones to publicly state your idea of a ghetto, since you've probably never actually been to one.
@@Fullmetal_christo waaaa. Cry about it. Why did every luxury car manufacturer stay offering matte paint from the factory? Because it's awesome and people like it.
Your absolutely right, it’s gotta go.
Doug is the type of guy to point out a missing tire while also ignoring the subwoofer from B&O. Gorgeous car.
Burmester is better
I thought it was an inflatable spare like in my Audi ... at 1st.
Was thinking “Look Doug it’s right there”. Lol
Exactly what I was thinking lol
Yeah im tipping Doug is not really into audio haha. He even pointed out that it's weird to have a speaker (tweeter) on the a pillar. Even cheap cars have that haha
@@shaunstst my Brabus Suzuki alto GTR has those speakers there 2
They sold well in Australia. Best option was a wood and metal stripped cargo floor like that from a Riva speed boat. So cool.
A friend had one in Germany and I thought it was the most gorgeous car ever!
I refuse to believe Doug didn't buy this or attempt to buy this, this is literally like crack to him. LOL 😂
This isn't a, "Farhad I'm out on my knees" type of car, almost
Doug isn't quite in that league.
@@Matt_The_Hugenot He has cars worth 5 times as much.
I'd get one in an eyeblink
@@trihardcx6743 ok, but, he especially loves performance wagons
"THIIISSSS is cooool"... The most enthusiastic entry line ever lol.
The Suburban entry is next In line…..THIIISSSSSSSSSS Lol
Love the passion you have doing your videos. Keep it up Doug!
Really chuffed to see this car reviewed ... I have a CLS250 shooting brake in the UK and absolutely love it ... all the style, all the practicality and 50mpg ... please feel free to review mine when you are next in England ... oh yes and the big plus ... 3 seats in the back as opposed to the sedan CLS which only has 2 (and probably explains the shooting brake specific image in the instrument screens ...) - thanks again Doug
Doug, you never discussed how the CLS Shooting Brake was able to come here to the US! I was excited to hear how it was made possible since they were never sold here
It has a California black plate that can't be on a car 1970 or newer. Either it is snuggle in or here on a temporary import permit.
I agree 100 percent!!
Agreed, I am also very curious
@@bindingcurve CA sells black plates for any car now, regardless of age
@@bindingcurve You can easily get california black plates for a brand new car. They are everywhere for an additional CA DMV fee. I did however see (possibly) the same shooting brake in LA before.
*"From the outside it looks like a wagon"*
*"When you open the back, it looks like a wagon!"*
THE MORE YOU KNOW!
😂 فسر الماء بالماء
Bro u're intelligent 😂
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THIS.. is simply fantastic!
I had a 2014 CLS550 and have always wanted the shooting brake and if they were available in North America I would've had one. Thanks so much for the review on this car, great job Doug!
Doug, the type of guy who is 6'3" and 6'4" at the same time.
Easier than saying 6' 3 1/2" 😉
Depends if he is wearing heels
Just because imperial sucks. My height is also 6'4 in the morning and 6'3 in the evening and still it doesn't mean a full inch of difference because of round off.
@@TheAdatto kinda interesting to hear
Nobody is 6’ 3” ...
“it’s special, it’s rare, because of that back end” - Daddy Doug
Things you CAN say about both your girlfriend and car
@@bgl11 lol “she’s like no other!”
It's specially rare because she's a swallower 😀
This comment is gold
Wonder if he says that about his wife
happy new year doug, nice car as well, so rare to see it on the roads
Happy new year to Mr. Muro and everyone, God bless you all.
He is on instagram with "The name you see on the screen" 🤣
@@iwantsexseemyvideo1512 Yeah I couldn't agree more.
@@quarthmeat1884 I concur
Doug is the kind of guy to not answer the one question on everyone’s mind: how did this dude bring one of these into the States and get it registered successfully in the People’s Republic of California of all places.
For real
Funniest fuckin comment
I’m guessing it’s not and he threw plates from another car on it or he got some diplomatic exemption..
Since Doug doesn't address the obvious question, I'd agree with Colin's plate swap theory for now. If it was diplomatic loop-hole, I'd expect Doug to state that and plates would be specific - not CA custom plates. Also, this car doesn't fall under the "show and display" law of special exempt cars. Would Doug knowingly shirk the law just to review a cool, rare car like some scofflaw scoundrel?
@@snapzap311 The plates on this dont even come up if you look them up, closest I found was it belonging to a 2001 benz, every other site says nothing
Bought a CLS400 Shooting Brake one month ago replacing my 2001 C-class and I am so happy with it. Similar interior as the car in this video. The drive and looks are amazing. And sounds great as well. I get so much compliments, even neighbors coming to me being impressed by the looks.
Beautiful car! This car is definitely on my favourite cars list.
It’s all fun and games until the break starts shooting bullets.
Underrated comment.
*brake
Are we gonna ignore the ugly ass extra badge the owner added? “Nothing strange or unusual back here!” Um, sir, you missed the monumental chrome monstrosity next to the Mercedes badge.
It's aftermarket so not relevant.
as previously said, aftermarket so why bother mentioning it. only applies to this one car.
Instagram people love that type of shit
Kind of redundant with the license plate that says the exact same thing. He could at least have put it on the glass instead of the body.
If you look closely, it says "I'm a douche and should've bought a Tesla, which is faster".
I saw one here in south Africa 4 months ago. I was so happy to see the almighty wagon 🔥🔥🔥
This is a amazing find! I love it 😀
I feel like Doug is kinda biased towards Mercedes station wagons.
It's cuz they make the best wagons lol
But for real though it's probably because he owned some. But it's not like we come to Doug for objective reviews, we come for the quirks and features
I mean kinda yeah, he likes them and has owned one. Plus, you gotta admit, Mercedes wagons(and fast wagons in general)are pretty damn cool
@@MrCTruck nah, I'll take a legacy gtb
Conner Kelly yea Audi makes boats 🤔
Maybe, but you're ignoring the fact he owns an Audi fast wagon right now
Rear diffuser Doug.... The splitter is found on the front of a car...
It's so cool and truly probably the only one in the U.S. I've asked Mercedes to offer the CLS Shooting Brake in the U.S. years ago, because I wanted one (still do), but they said they offer their models according to market demand. Thanks for the review Doug! Awesome!
Starting my new year off right .
“THIIISSSS”
Knowning how Doug loves wagons this is like drugs for him
Who doesn't love wagons?
THHIIISS is the CLS-background story, which I was told by a Mercedes designer years ago and I would like to share with you all:
The first generation of the CLS was so unusual, unique and beautiful, that the board of Mercedes Benz decided to produce this car like it was "painted" by the designers. There are many different requirements to every new model of a car manufacturer, like how much luggage must fit into a trunk, how much space has to be between the head and the headliner etc. . The board members knew well about this requirements, but they didn't care. The design was important.
THHIIIS is why the first and second generation of the CLS has this beautiful design.
... and didn't sell that well. Because when you pay for a station wagon but essentially get the practicality of a sedan... its not what most customers want. IMO its the perfect wagon, not THAT much space but design and look is on point.
I love when engineers and designers overrule finance and sales people at Mercedes. That gives the world some of the most interesting and iconic vehicles. Sadly, very sadly they become an interesting story in history. As such the current generation might be the last CLS to make room for more EVs. I hope they can design again on a clean sheet of paper with the drivetrain taking less space, I hope they will look as good as the CLS did when it debuted.
Just like the Alfa 156 sportwagon.
This is why the 1st gen is the best looking cls.
There's a hell of a lot of the Ford AU Falcon in the design too............. unfortunately.
Pretty normal car which you often see on our german roads. But I love your fascination about this beast! Definitely one of my favorites power station wagons!
14:37 looks like that hidden storage area under the drivers seat already had some ''baking powder'' in it
😂😂😂
15:05 Doug, the type of guy that fingers your gear shifter when he borrows your car.
Lmaoo
Lmao underrated
Doug: "Thisss is cool"
Me: "They got us in the first half not gonna lie"
Yo Doughie, ma man! Love ur reviews! hope u cud slide in a review bout the Sherp!
Happy New Year 2021 bro
Finally you review my favorite car! 2020 brought some good things tho!
That sticker on the back, eww
tasteless arab owner
@@emilmammadli2206 if youve ever been to the uae u would quickly notice that arabs have a different, chrome flashy taste. Thats why i mentioned it
@@emilmammadli2206 im glad he did. I was wondering what kind of idiot would do that
He also has his insta handle on his license plate. Pretty fucking abrasive, if you ask me.
REVIEWS&MORE you could also tell pretty quick from his Instagram page
"As you can see there's nothing particularly unusual about the back end of this car"
Really Doug? Can't see anything even slightly unusual back there?
@@yusif1120 Aside from the owners hideous chrome username badge.... no
The FU 😂
I'm pretty sure that if he got this car off turo or something he would've clowned on the tacky badge. But can't make fun of a viewer's car that's invited you to film it lol
I love that you could pay extra (like, a lot) to have the Cargo area with a teak wood floor. Made the whole thing super impractical, but also super cool!
19:13 Doug's timing is impeccable when he says the ride is a little harsh as he goes over a rough bump
Doug the type of guy to pretend to be asleep in the car so his boys will carry him inside.
I dunno man doesn’t seem like a bad idea
I audibly laughed when I read this..
Lol
Ultra-limited production = Everywhere in the UK. Literally, wouldn't cause a head-turn.
cls shooting brake yes, but the 63 amg version I'm not sure
@@rp003.0 The ratio of AMG to no-AMG is especially high for the Shooting Brake.
@@rp003.0 Most non car people wouldn't even know what an AMG is and couldn't recognise them. For most people it's just another Mercedes no matter what
Yea its common here, also customers more likely to buy the sedan version than the shooting brake
@@rowdy6274 sure, I was just saying I've never seen one ( I'm from France however) and the standard cls shooting brakes a few times so I was surprised they'd be that ubiquitous in the UK
Cool car. Thx for sharing
Cant wait to see you get your hands on an old E55 AMG Wagon :), loved your E55 sedan review :)
It's unfortunate that it has not the designo wooden luggage compartment floor
THIS is the wagon Doug always would’ve wanted!
tabris
@@johnelliott2497 I love cars and COD haha
i admire this car a lot! an very sophisticated design! looks really nice
I'd still watch a cls or cl63 vid..always loved them.
Doug the “RS” is race start, every cls63 has the ability to go into this mode, however you must be stopped, with suspension in “sport plus” and traction control in “ESC Sport” mode. If both these criteria are met, and the engine is to temp, it will go into “RS”.
This is cool. This is a 2015 Mercedes AMG CLS 63 shooting brake
Not a normal intro is it?
Doug gave us double thiiiiis for the last video of dougcember
Last Dougcember video... 😪😭goodbye, Dougcember
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@@iwantsexseemyvideo6868 bruh I don't understand what ya say
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Back in 2014 I visited Munich, Germany. While I was there, I rented a CLS 350 diesel Shooting Brake from Hertz. I drove it across Germany all the way to Geneva, Switzerland. I didn’t plan to rent it as my reservation was for a 5 series/E class wagon but they gave me the CLS Shooting Brake which turned out very beautiful and luxurious. Also, it was very unique and turned many heads :)
The title was right... I didn’t know this existed
No? It's pretty popular around here, both the AMG version and the standard one
The CLA also had a Shooting Brake version
@@Anankin12 where's here? I don't think they ever sold them in the US
These were sold in the states. I’ve seen a few in the Chicagoland area. I must admit they’re more popular in Europe.
@@papa_pt You're right, they never sold it in the USA. On the other hand, in Europe you can even see CLS shooting brake being used as a Taxi lol
This is really amazing. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year 2021.
Both the CLS63 AMG and the CLS63 AMG wagon were so gorgeous to look at
My all-time favourite wagon
These taillights are just incredible
This generation CLS is one of the BEST looking cars to ever exist
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I really don't like the taillights and the way the side windows go down to quickly and leave a lot of roof on the side.
The front looks amazing though
I was just hoping this one would be fitted with the optional teak wood decking in the boot, just so Doug can laugh at it for being inherently quirky.
I was too! By far the coolest option you could get on the Shooting Brake. How much did it cost back then?
@@jannissfr I have no idea but it was quite a pricey option.
I have a 2013 CLS 250 shooting brake and I love it. Occasionally you see another on the road but not often. I love it when a car goes by and a kid turns to stare at it wondering what model it is. Used to happen quite often before Covid-19
There’s no such thing as CLS 250 my guy Cla ya but not no cls
@@isaiahburroughs2850 in Europe there is. 2.1l diesel with twin turbo. Had mine for 8 years now
Wow, this is soo cool !!
Doug: "This is cool!"
Me: Ya think?
it is
No 👎
@@bigdumbclumbsydamndoofusth302 🅱️W🅾️🅰️H tf is ur name lmao
He sad "TTTHIIISSSS" not "this" 😒
Mercedes designs are getting worse and worse
This is literally my favourite Mercedes ever. I am obsessed with it since it came out. It is like a Aston Martin Zagato without costing million dollars.
In the land of the wagon/hatchback (Sweden) these are as common as the cls sedan maybe even more common, my neighbours has one (a shooting break cls 330 d) so I’m not surprised when I see one. Always fun to see a quirky rather then just an expensive car.
The CLS shooting brake is actually very common in europe, I see it quite alot and on the used market it’s cheaper than the normal CLS 2nd Gen.
The rs mode means race start mode which is launch control and you need to be in sport traction to enable it
You also need to be in sport plus mode beforehand, plus the car was in PARK.
@@backroad_e9x technically you need a few things:
1. Engine oil temp at 179F
2. Sport+/Manual mode engaged
3. Suspension in level 2
4. Traction in Sport handling
5. Car in drive
6. Steering wheel straight
7. Left foot on the brake.
Then You can launch it. It’s a pain to get right the first few times, but once you have it you pretty much memorize it and go.
@@Mean_Bean279 disappointed Doug didn't figure that out & give us show of it, hahah!
“If you’re looking to buy or sell a cool car...”
Features a 90’ Honda accord
😂
I commented on that also...lol.
With like 0 miles
@@TheoPhilpot
How can any car have zero miles on its odometer?
@@ivanlowjones "like" zero miles. It's extremely low miles for a car of that vintage.
5:27 it’s massive, it wheely adds to your cargo storage!
The THIS IS this time was full of joy excitement and enthusiasm like the star of 2021
the more excited Doug is, the longer the THIS becomes.
Uvuuu
Yeah we know this comment is on every video
The first thing i heard when I watched is "THISSSSS IS COOL."
Oh wow how would that come? So weird, right?
@@tiemeprinsen2791 an unexpected intro. I love it
Yooo me too bro! I think most people heard that too
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My dad had one of these although it was an older model than 2015 (I can’t really remember I wasn’t very old) until he bought a gt63s in 2018 and I love both of them
I heard doug likes that back end👀🔥
I am still curious how it ended up here and was titled.
@doug will hopefully put something on more Doug or he was told not to shar3
If you look at the owner's insta page, you'll find that the car came from Saudi Arabia. My best guess is that it was either flown or put in a shipping container and wasn't scrutinized upon entry. After that, how it got California plates is beyond me especially since they didn't come back after a search.
Contrary to popular belief you can import any car you want to the U.S., but typically the cost to convert to U.S. standards (sometimes more than the actual car) and the red tape of Customs make it not worth the effort. Being that the E63 wagon is sold here and this CLS is essentially the same car it was probably relatively painless to legally import it.
@@PremierAutoMan86 any idea how I could do this with a GR Yaris?
@@PremierAutoMan86 Your first statement is technically correctly but not so confident in your second statement. Read Doug DeMuro's "four legal ways to import a car to the US" on Jalopnik - he's kind of an expert on this matter and he explains why European cars are almost impossible to import prior to 25 year exemption - even when based on similar models sold in US. A very cool car and interesting import and license plate mystery.
You should have talked about how this car was imported to the US.
Yeah exactly hpe did they get around that? Its not 25 years old or whatever
I'm sure that either Doug doesn't want us to know or the owner didn't want the details on video. The former, because Doug wants the wagon and the latter, so he has the only one in the U.S.
I don't see the issue. It would be cool to find out.
The issue would be having the car serviced.
@@Andrew-zv4fm I don't think it would be too much of a problem getting it serviced tbh. Unless something goes catastrophically wrong with the rear hatch area, it's pretty much all CLS. I know it's an "S" but, MBUSA should be able to sort out any engine management issues. I love your original comment 👍
I saw one of those in a Mercedes store here in Brasil back in 2014. Asked for the key, and gave it a little gas just to hear the exhaust note... but didn’t drove it. Amazing car with an amazing presence!
This is unquestionably awesome, but with 2 kids and 2 dogs, the E63 is still my choice. If I only had either the kids OR the dogs, I’d be unreasonably lusting after this one.
That said, I’m crazy jealous of the hydraulic spare well cover!
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR AGES FINALLYYYYYYY
The side profile is just amazing
I'm paraplegic, love wagons, have a weakness for pearlescant cars... that thing is perfect. I love it, and I too will now "lust after it"! Super cool, Thank you for introducing me to it! I have full intention on owning one!
I’m back home in the UK for Christmas and I saw a few of these around (not AMGs of course) and was quite perplexed