I am the ultimate traitor
03-12-2005, 08:40 AM
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I am the ultimate traitor
I got rid of the C55 while the car was fast and braked very well it just did not satisfy the sports car guy in me. I am getting...drum roll please...M3 6 speed w/comp Package...the Benz is a great car it is just not me, after driving the M3 this is not a car to compare to a C55 they are 2 totally different cars. Still like this forum so nice threads with intelligent input go on here..stay in touch...
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03-12-2005, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by marcC55miami
I got rid of the C55 while the car was fast and braked very well it just did not satisfy the sports car guy in me. I am getting...drum roll please...M3 6 speed w/comp Package...the Benz is a great car it is just not me, after driving the M3 this is not a car to compare to a C55 they are 2 totally different cars. Still like this forum so nice threads with intelligent input go on here..stay in touch...
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03-12-2005, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by marcC55miami
I got rid of the C55 while the car was fast and braked very well it just did not satisfy the sports car guy in me. I am getting...drum roll please...M3 6 speed w/comp Package...the Benz is a great car it is just not me, after driving the M3 this is not a car to compare to a C55 they are 2 totally different cars. Still like this forum so nice threads with intelligent input go on here..stay in touch...
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How much of a hit did you take on the C55?
03-12-2005, 04:57 PM
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2005 Brilliant Silver C55
I have been looking at the new Carrera and Carrera S and received bids on my 2005 C55. It has about 2000 miles. The bids from three local dealers were all between $44k - $45K.
What was the trade difference? What was the MSRP on the C55 vs the M3?
What was the trade difference? What was the MSRP on the C55 vs the M3?
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03-12-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Vomit
IMO, the C55 has much more in common with the M5 (at least the last generation M5. . . I have not driven the brand new one) that it has in common with the M3.
How much of a hit did you take on the C55?
How much of a hit did you take on the C55?
03-12-2005, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverFox
I have been looking at the new Carrera and Carrera S and received bids on my 2005 C55. It has about 2000 miles. The bids from three local dealers were all between $44k - $45K.
What was the trade difference? What was the MSRP on the C55 vs the M3?
What was the trade difference? What was the MSRP on the C55 vs the M3?
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03-12-2005, 06:09 PM
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Hope you still stay in touch and congrats on your M3. I still love the C55 and everything about it but an M3 is still a great choice too!
Nick
PS Don't forget to post pics when you get 'em!
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PS Don't forget to post pics when you get 'em!
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03-13-2005, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by marcC55miami
I got rid of the C55 while the car was fast and braked very well it just did not satisfy the sports car guy in me. I am getting...drum roll please...M3 6 speed w/comp Package...the Benz is a great car it is just not me, after driving the M3 this is not a car to compare to a C55 they are 2 totally different cars. Still like this forum so nice threads with intelligent input go on here..stay in touch...
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Goodluck either way though!
03-13-2005, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Hey what happend to the Mini? :p I remeber seeing you were gonna get a 997 on 6speed? but i guess its not gonna happen.
Goodluck either way though!
Goodluck either way though!
03-13-2005, 09:34 AM
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2005 Brilliant Silver C55
What was the sticker price on the M3? What options and did they discount it any? I sold my 2004 E46 M3 and purchased the C55. Not really having any regrets but the cars are quite different and I do miss the 6 speed and the overal BMW driving experience over the C55. In defense of the C55 I love the V8 power, the interior appointments, stereo and exterior look of the car. I have been thinking about a new M3 in white with the comp package lately but am not sure that I don't want to wait for the new M3. Plus as I said before I am looking at the new Carrera and Carrera S but the prices are about $76K and $86K, respectively.
I talked to two dealers and they got bids on my C55 at about $45K (sticker price was about $57K) and one offered me a trade value of $48K and the other $49K - $50K. With the tax savings it amounts to $52K - $54K. I paid invoice for my C55 ( $56,600 sticker and invoice of $52,638) but with tax was about $56,500.00. But the trade difference is still substantial.
You will love the M3. I did two things to mine. Put the carbon fiber GruppeM intake on and Eisenmann sport exhaust (from the cats back) in SS with 83MM tips. I would not select that exhuast again. Much better than OEM but not deep and throaty enough for me. I would recommend clear plastic protection in front of the rear wheels from the door edge guards down. The wide tires throw road debris and I was getting very small rock chips in front of each of my rear wheels.
I talked to two dealers and they got bids on my C55 at about $45K (sticker price was about $57K) and one offered me a trade value of $48K and the other $49K - $50K. With the tax savings it amounts to $52K - $54K. I paid invoice for my C55 ( $56,600 sticker and invoice of $52,638) but with tax was about $56,500.00. But the trade difference is still substantial.
You will love the M3. I did two things to mine. Put the carbon fiber GruppeM intake on and Eisenmann sport exhaust (from the cats back) in SS with 83MM tips. I would not select that exhuast again. Much better than OEM but not deep and throaty enough for me. I would recommend clear plastic protection in front of the rear wheels from the door edge guards down. The wide tires throw road debris and I was getting very small rock chips in front of each of my rear wheels.
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03-13-2005, 09:49 AM
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M3 was about 54k as I built it, bas car is 47.5k, Comp Pkg 4k, Xenons, Leather & HK are $2475...I am getting 2k off sticker so I will be about 52k
I am going to do that intake and see how I like the Exhuast..Thanks for the info on the rock chips. car will be Titanium Silver / Blk interior,seems like w/trade you are not making out too bad on the C55. I as well loved the V8 power..but I missed a 6 speed...
I am going to do that intake and see how I like the Exhuast..Thanks for the info on the rock chips. car will be Titanium Silver / Blk interior,seems like w/trade you are not making out too bad on the C55. I as well loved the V8 power..but I missed a 6 speed...
Originally Posted by SilverFox
What was the sticker price on the M3? What options and did they discount it any? I sold my 2004 E46 M3 and purchased the C55. Not really having any regrets but the cars are quite different and I do miss the 6 speed and the overal BMW driving experience over the C55. In defense of the C55 I love the V8 power, the interior appointments, stereo and exterior look of the car. I have been thinking about a new M3 in white with the comp package lately but am not sure that I don't want to wait for the new M3. Plus as I said before I am looking at the new Carrera and Carrera S but the prices are about $76K and $86K, respectively.
I talked to two dealers and they got bids on my C55 at about $45K (sticker price was about $57K) and one offered me a trade value of $48K and the other $49K - $50K. With the tax savings it amounts to $52K - $54K. I paid invoice for my C55 ( $56,600 sticker and invoice of $52,638) but with tax was about $56,500.00. But the trade difference is still substantial.
You will love the M3. I did two things to mine. Put the carbon fiber GruppeM intake on and Eisenmann sport exhaust (from the cats back) in SS with 83MM tips. I would not select that exhuast again. Much better than OEM but not deep and throaty enough for me. I would recommend clear plastic protection in front of the rear wheels from the door edge guards down. The wide tires throw road debris and I was getting very small rock chips in front of each of my rear wheels.
I talked to two dealers and they got bids on my C55 at about $45K (sticker price was about $57K) and one offered me a trade value of $48K and the other $49K - $50K. With the tax savings it amounts to $52K - $54K. I paid invoice for my C55 ( $56,600 sticker and invoice of $52,638) but with tax was about $56,500.00. But the trade difference is still substantial.
You will love the M3. I did two things to mine. Put the carbon fiber GruppeM intake on and Eisenmann sport exhaust (from the cats back) in SS with 83MM tips. I would not select that exhuast again. Much better than OEM but not deep and throaty enough for me. I would recommend clear plastic protection in front of the rear wheels from the door edge guards down. The wide tires throw road debris and I was getting very small rock chips in front of each of my rear wheels.
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04-12-2005, 04:00 PM
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I am driving it
And I love it....pics are on 6 speedonline under the BMW/M forum...IMHO no comparison to a C55 at all..this is a true sports car the C55 is a lux car with a big engine and great brakes...
04-12-2005, 04:19 PM
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i still dont understand why they did not use the updated front fascia from the current 3-series on the m3, i mean it looks great but i can get a 2001 and it looks the same basically as the one they have today (it is a good thing ,if i decide to do that and find one at the right price)
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Hey marc, I went and looked at it again. I still really like it. They offered to let me drive it but I didn't feel like I was serious enough about it at this point. Its a six speed, still The BBS motorsport rims are hawt though, dealer put them on. Why do they charge you $1750 for 19"s though I don't get it? Can you buy it with 18"s? I'm afraid I would miss the comfort and ease of use of the C55.
Damn It!!
04-12-2005, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 05C55
Hey marc, I went and looked at it again. I still really like it. They offered to let me drive it but I didn't feel like I was serious enough about it at this point. Its a six speed, still The BBS motorsport rims are hawt though, dealer put them on. Why do they charge you $1750 for 19"s though I don't get it? Can you buy it with 18"s? I'm afraid I would miss the comfort and ease of use of the C55.
Looks really nice...dont drive it or you will own it...for sure...love that color
