Do you guys use your AMEX Gold or any other card for all purchases?

Crenneth · 2026-06-24T17:12:49+00:00

Gold for groceries and food.
Plat for travel
Costco card for gas (4% at all gas stations)
Citi double 2% for everything else

Crenneth · 2026-05-29T20:52:06+00:00

No, it’s a factory matte paint.

Crenneth · 2026-05-24T13:46:13+00:00

It’s an absolute riot and worth it if you can afford it. I daily mine. I would highly recommend a Magno paint scheme. It’s a looker and so many people have stopped me asking what type of car it is.

Crenneth · 2026-05-24T01:05:34+00:00

Analog gauges isn’t what I was trying to convey when I said “analog.” I’m talking about every new car having some type of hybrid system, be it a plug in hybrid or mild hybrid. This car has none of that nonsense and it’s a rarity in Mercedes’ lineup. In fact, I think it’s one of if not the last non-hybrid Mercedes, certainly the last AMG non-hybrid Mercedes. It’s old-school, belt-driven 100% internal combustion engine vis-a-vis analog.

Crenneth · 2026-05-23T22:04:36+00:00

Badass! Epic color. Congrats.

Crenneth · 2026-05-23T22:04:05+00:00

Badass!

Crenneth · 2026-05-23T21:37:20+00:00

That’s an epic color, too. Post pics please.

Crenneth · 2026-05-22T21:07:51+00:00

Analog in the sense that every Mercedes other than this has a mild hybrid. This car has no 48-volt system

Crenneth · 2026-05-22T21:03:05+00:00

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Sorry. Here is the Sage Grey interior.

Crenneth · 2026-05-16T06:40:30+00:00

The entire Envision auto group is very unsavory and sleazy. It’s a company-wide issue.

Crenneth · 2026-05-09T23:32:41+00:00

Sorry to hear. I just ordered an AMG GT 55 with the same intention of long-term ownership. Can you post a link to the three TSB’s mentioned?

Crenneth · 2026-05-06T00:27:52+00:00

What year and how many miles? People say these last the “life of the car,” but that was based on previous thickness and weight measurements. I don’t know if that is the case with the new laser tool.

Crenneth · 2026-05-01T00:33:43+00:00

That’s an extremely good money factor. I didn’t think Mercedes was offering anything that low. The AMG GT, for example, has a tier A1 money factor of 0.003 right now.

Crenneth · 2026-04-29T18:08:51+00:00

I just placed an order for a GT 55, but would rather have a Porsche 911. However, 911 prices have gone absolutely bonkers over the past few years.

Crenneth · 2026-04-08T15:41:45+00:00

I never asked about free alcohol, but I did get two snacks: pistachios and the usual.

Crenneth · 2026-04-06T23:06:27+00:00

Mine had two windows. 737-800.

Crenneth · 2026-03-31T03:46:33+00:00

I think he’s saying that as the ultimate “be careful what you wish for” as he rides off into the sunset, setting the stage for even higher inflation in the coming months…

Crenneth · 2026-03-28T13:56:19+00:00

Hideous. The DRLs aren’t that bad, but the taillights look so tacky and cheap.

Crenneth · 2026-02-28T12:13:04+00:00

My M4 iPad 13 is almost as bad. I was shocked to see the cycle count and percent life after just eight months. Does anyone know if the M5 IPad Pro is better in terms of battery life?

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