Replace E55 with C63 or M3?

CityOfAngels · 05-07-2012, 04:28 PM

Has anyone replaced their E55 with either a C63(08-11) or M3?

I love the brute force and torque of the E55k but sometimes I want something a little more sporty. The M3 is a great looking car but I feel like it will feel really slow because of the decrease in torque. The C63 seems great but once again its not as sporty as the M3. Thoughts?

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BlkE55K · 05-07-2012, 04:42 PM

If you don't mind a smaller car, a C63 would be nice. I like the extra legroom in the E55 over the tightness I felt in my old C300.

emoving · 05-07-2012, 04:54 PM

I was in a newer M3 with a ESS SC and it was pretty fun.

TS Motorsport · 05-07-2012, 04:57 PM

I actually have been thinking about moving into the E92 M3 4 door. It's a big loss in torque, but the E92 M is way sportier than the E55 plus it has a clutch pedal.

CharlyE500 · 05-07-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TS Motorsport

I actually have been thinking about moving into the E92 M3 4 door. It's a big loss in torque, but the E92 M is way sportier than the E55 plus it has a clutch pedal.

How long have you owned E55 ?

_AMG_ · 05-07-2012, 05:14 PM

Both are great cars, I was actually debating on getting a 6spd E92 M3 after driving my friends around for a month and it was a very fun car to drive, especially with a manual trans. Chose to go with the C63 because of the power. M3 would be hella fun if you had the means of supercharging it.

TS Motorsport · 05-07-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlyE500

How long have you owned E55 ?

Three months, and I'm falling asleep behind the wheel. No clutch, no fun.

CharlyE500 · 05-07-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TS Motorsport

Three months, and I'm falling asleep behind the wheel. No clutch, no fun.

Yea i know...... its a straight rocket car but not as fun as M3. I was thinking to get a stick car like 350Z just for fun...... wife say no. Happy wife happy life.

TS Motorsport · 05-07-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlyE500

Yea i know...... its a straight rocket car but not as fun as M3. I was thinking to get a stick car like 350Z just for fun...... wife say no. Happy wife happy life.

I hear ya'. I already have a race car being built, LS6 FD RX7 but I'm not used to auto transmissions. My last daily driver was a z06. I know what fast is, I just don't like to get bored.

zneB-sedecreM · 05-07-2012, 07:08 PM

I'd say C63 or perhaps and SL63, you'd feel sporty in that bad boy

emoving · 05-07-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TS Motorsport

I hear ya'. I already have a race car being built, LS6 FD RX7 but I'm not used to auto transmissions. My last daily driver was a z06. I know what fast is, I just don't like to get bored.

Well then how would a C63 differ? Auto/4door about the same speed.

justinwrock · 05-07-2012, 07:23 PM

Just throwing this out there... I sit in stop and go traffic for 90% of my 45 minute commute... A manual would be more of a pain than fun...

baldmike73 · 05-07-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by justinwrock

Just throwing this out there... I sit in stop and go traffic for 90% of my 45 minute commute... A manual would be more of a pain than fun...

+1 - agreed - if you want something fast get a Japanese sport bike - cheap fun and it has a clutch - will get your need for speed -

AKnight55 · 05-07-2012, 07:49 PM

c63

Firechaser · 05-07-2012, 08:06 PM

I unloaded my M3 for the E55...the M3 is definitely more of a sports car, handles unbelievably & brakes stop ungawdly! Definite looker, comfy seats, great steering feedback...total drivers car.

here's what I personally didn't like:
1) Rode like poo poo compared to an MB on a nice highway ride
2) they rev like crazy...if your cruising 75-80 on the highway, they just rev high..although it shouldn't have, it bothered me
3) SMG....works great however it BLOWS in "Auto" mode and if you sit in traffic, want to make a call or a few other instances where shifting is a nuisance the feature is nice however it just feels/acts awful!
4) constant VANOS worry (dumb...BMW needs to address this)
5) It's just not an MB...doesn't have that "this car is special" feeling..interior was cheap IMO compared to MB.

Firechaser · 05-07-2012, 08:07 PM

....forgot to add, I would look at the C63

emoving · 05-07-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Firechaser

5) It's just not an MB...doesn't have that "this car is special" feeling..interior was cheap IMO compared to MB.

Agree with this. Just the same as a 335 or a 328, same cheap interior!

MoFetti · 05-07-2012, 08:48 PM

For fun with a stick and moding potential I would look at the BOSS!

emoving · 05-07-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MoFetti

For fun with a stick and moding potential I would look at the BOSS!

Woha, now thats a cheap interior there!

CharlyE500 · 05-07-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Firechaser

....forgot to add, I would look at the C63

How is your UPD pulley ?

jayhawkblk · 05-07-2012, 10:11 PM

you want fast and has a stick and inexpensive to mod CTS-V

MoFetti · 05-07-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by emoving

Woha, now thats a cheap interior there!

Agreed, but I would love to get a LS Boss for a weekend track car. To the OP for a DD if you don't need the room of the E I would go with the C63. That's what I was going to get until the new baby.

GT-ER · 05-07-2012, 11:01 PM

The new m3 is pure sex... the new C63 coupe however is equally sexy imo.

cij911 · 05-07-2012, 11:11 PM

A very slightly mod'd e55 will destroy an m3 on all levels, so unless you just miss shifting it would be a downgrade in my opinion....Hell get a built Evo 9 with ~600+ whp if you want to shift and fly - I know one of that could be for sale

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Das Geld 2 · 05-08-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by emoving

Agree with this. Just the same as a 335 or a 328, same cheap interior!

It drives like a 328 unless your at 7k RPM!

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emoving MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CBUS Posts: 6,928 Drives: RS FOUR/ V	I was in a newer M3 with a ESS SC and it was pretty fun. __________________ *Be a Hero to your Family 1st. Then the world.*

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_AMG_ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,674 Drives: C63	Both are great cars, I was actually debating on getting a 6spd E92 M3 after driving my friends around for a month and it was a very fun car to drive, especially with a manual trans. Chose to go with the C63 because of the power. M3 would be hella fun if you had the means of supercharging it. __________________

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justinwrock MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,180 Drives: slow	Just throwing this out there... I sit in stop and go traffic for 90% of my 45 minute commute... A manual would be more of a pain than fun... __________________ Ricer hoopty club member #2 Spending money I don't really have, on things I don't really need, to impress people I will never meet! On the way to creating the most ricer hooptie mobile... ever.

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Firechaser Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 164 Drives: 2008 GL550	I unloaded my M3 for the E55...the M3 is definitely more of a sports car, handles unbelievably & brakes stop ungawdly! Definite looker, comfy seats, great steering feedback...total drivers car. here's what I personally didn't like: 1) Rode like poo poo compared to an MB on a nice highway ride 2) they rev like crazy...if your cruising 75-80 on the highway, they just rev high..although it shouldn't have, it bothered me 3) SMG....works great however it BLOWS in "Auto" mode and if you sit in traffic, want to make a call or a few other instances where shifting is a nuisance the feature is nice however it just feels/acts awful! 4) constant VANOS worry (dumb...BMW needs to address this) 5) It's just not an MB...doesn't have that "this car is special" feeling..interior was cheap IMO compared to MB. __________________ 08' GL550 06' E55..EC Tuned, UPD SC pulley, FabTech IC, TTM 87' Buick Grand National (Stage 2 733 rwhp on E85) 70' Plymouth 440-6 'Cuda (REAL) Everyday: 02' F250 7.3 Powerstroke...the perfect engine

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BlkE55K Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 504 Drives: 2010 E350, 2011 ML350, 2003 996TT	If you don't mind a smaller car, a C63 would be nice. I like the extra legroom in the E55 over the tightness I felt in my old C300.

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TS Motorsport Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 192 Drives: 05' E55 /93 LS6/T56 RX7 R1/2012 TSX	I actually have been thinking about moving into the E92 M3 4 door. It's a big loss in torque, but the E92 M is way sportier than the E55 plus it has a clutch pedal.

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zneB-sedecreM Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,361 Drives: MB; 55KCL AMG, SL550 SLS AMG G500 Cabrio 280SL ML350 CLS550 ML500 E55 AMG CL500 S600 SLK32 AMG	I'd say C63 or perhaps and SL63, you'd feel sporty in that bad boy

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Firechaser Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 164 Drives: 2008 GL550	....forgot to add, I would look at the C63 __________________ 08' GL550 06' E55..EC Tuned, UPD SC pulley, FabTech IC, TTM 87' Buick Grand National (Stage 2 733 rwhp on E85) 70' Plymouth 440-6 'Cuda (REAL) Everyday: 02' F250 7.3 Powerstroke...the perfect engine

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MoFetti Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 75 Drives: W211 E63	For fun with a stick and moding potential I would look at the BOSS!

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jayhawkblk Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 568 Drives: 2012 Armada	you want fast and has a stick and inexpensive to mod CTS-V

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GT-ER MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 4,145 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG	The new m3 is pure sex... the new C63 coupe however is equally sexy imo. __________________ Awaiting for the moment in my life where I can get back to modifying cars. Soon...hopefully.

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cij911 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,130 Drives: one car at a time	A very slightly mod'd e55 will destroy an m3 on all levels, so unless you just miss shifting it would be a downgrade in my opinion....Hell get a built Evo 9 with ~600+ whp if you want to shift and fly - I know one of that could be for sale ...

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