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I am not a big Porsche fan (seems like they are everywhere), so my recommendation is a little biased:
I would go for an M5 or a used 550 Maranello (prices are dropping fast because of release of 575). Have seen 550s on the market for under $100K. Lots in the $110-120K range. Style wise, there is not much that beats the 550. If you need a rear seat, go for the M5.
I would go for an M5 or a used 550 Maranello (prices are dropping fast because of release of 575). Have seen 550s on the market for under $100K. Lots in the $110-120K range. Style wise, there is not much that beats the 550. If you need a rear seat, go for the M5.
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Originally Posted by Vomit
I am not a big Porsche fan (seems like they are everywhere), so my recommendation is a little biased:
I would go for an M5 or a used 550 Maranello (prices are dropping fast because of release of 575). Have seen 550s on the market for under $100K. Lots in the $110-120K range. Style wise, there is not much that beats the 550. If you need a rear seat, go for the M5.
I would go for an M5 or a used 550 Maranello (prices are dropping fast because of release of 575). Have seen 550s on the market for under $100K. Lots in the $110-120K range. Style wise, there is not much that beats the 550. If you need a rear seat, go for the M5.
I never saw one under 100k tho. I still love an F355, and you can get that under 100k easy.
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Originally Posted by KompressorKev
right now i'd say 997S, but the 997Turbo will probably be out next january, 2006 so it might make 997S value drop. and you can be sure that the 997 Turbo will squash the 997S in performance. of course i have a bias, but the E60 M5 is super ugly. the performance is wonderful, incredible straight-line speed and great reflexes and super n/a technology, but...it's sooo ugly.
---- the m5 is still a saloon whose base model is driven by old people. the engine technology really doesn't belong in a car such as the 5-series.
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---- the m5 is still a saloon whose base model is driven by old people. the engine technology really doesn't belong in a car such as the 5-series.
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O5C55 definitely needs his next car to be a less bulky one. Most important , something long lasting and something special and still affordable.
If SL55 is too girlie to him, may be he should wait for the Cayman.
Very true, an overall performance point of view, paying a fortune, there is not much gain to go for a 997s from a C55 except the name 'Porsche' he is after. May be 05C55 really wants something lighter and available, then a Boxter S will be fun and refreshing! Or something even lighter such as the future M1 :p
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avoid the porsche because of the
"rear main seal" problem.
go to rennlist.org and do a search on the subject.
the 997s, 997 and 996 engine are all subject to this problem.
if you go porsche get a used gt3 or 996tt.
roy
"rear main seal" problem.
go to rennlist.org and do a search on the subject.
the 997s, 997 and 996 engine are all subject to this problem.
if you go porsche get a used gt3 or 996tt.
roy
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Well if you can really find a good 550 for under 100k then get that! I never saw one under 100k tho. I still love an F355, and you can get that under 100k easy.
I never saw one under 100k tho. I still love an F355, and you can get that under 100k easy.This is totally of topic but have you seen a lot of F355 for under 100k? I really haven't looked but was wondering if you had any good selling websites. My C55 is going to be repaired soon, and well, a car can get lonely in the garage all by itself.
Well, maybe sometime in the near future...Hopefully.
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Originally Posted by laj_e55
avoid the porsche because of the
"rear main seal" problem.
go to rennlist.org and do a search on the subject.
the 997s, 997 and 996 engine are all subject to this problem.
if you go porsche get a used gt3 or 996tt.
roy
"rear main seal" problem.
go to rennlist.org and do a search on the subject.
the 997s, 997 and 996 engine are all subject to this problem.
if you go porsche get a used gt3 or 996tt.
roy
With the almost problemless perfect C55, we are spoiled.
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Originally Posted by MB AMG55
Hey BlackC230Coupe
This is totally of topic but have you seen a lot of F355 for under 100k? I really haven't looked but was wondering if you had any good selling websites. My C55 is going to be repaired soon, and well, a car can get lonely in the garage all by itself.
Well, maybe sometime in the near future...Hopefully. Check Autotrader.com
There are many 355s for sale in the $80-100K price range. Ferrariforum.com is a good source for info on the best model years/options.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Well if you can really find a good 550 for under 100k then get that! I never saw one under 100k tho. I still love an F355, and you can get that under 100k easy.
I never saw one under 100k tho. I still love an F355, and you can get that under 100k easy.
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Originally Posted by MB AMG55
Hey BlackC230Coupe
This is totally of topic but have you seen a lot of F355 for under 100k? I really haven't looked but was wondering if you had any good selling websites. My C55 is going to be repaired soon, and well, a car can get lonely in the garage all by itself.
Well, maybe sometime in the near future...Hopefully. Yeah, infact i think most are just about under 100k. Look on www.dupontregistry.com and there are alot under 100k.
While we are talking about next cars. Not quite sure when i will get a new one. But i know it would be either a 997S, or a slighly used 996TT, maybe a F355, or my dream if possibly my wallet is a bit thicker next time i get a car, i would want a 360 Modena CS more then anything! :p
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
While we are talking about next cars. Not quite sure when i will get a new one. But i know it would be either a 997S, or a slighly used 996TT, maybe a F355, or my dream if possibly my wallet is a bit thicker next time i get a car, i would want a 360 Modena CS more then anything! :p
on it!!
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All german/italian made cars with V-8/V-12 motors cost a fortune to fix and maintain after the warraties are up. Probably why $80k BMW's and Mercedes after 6 years are worth as much as a 6 year old Honda Accord, about $10k.
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Yeah, infact i think most are just about under 100k. Look on www.dupontregistry.com and there are alot under 100k.
While we are talking about next cars. Not quite sure when i will get a new one. But i know it would be either a 997S, or a slighly used 996TT, maybe a F355, or my dream if possibly my wallet is a bit thicker next time i get a car, i would want a 360 Modena CS more then anything! :p
While we are talking about next cars. Not quite sure when i will get a new one. But i know it would be either a 997S, or a slighly used 996TT, maybe a F355, or my dream if possibly my wallet is a bit thicker next time i get a car, i would want a 360 Modena CS more then anything! :p
I agree with you the 355 is definately a cool car and not in the total insane Ferrari price range......I guess insane is all relative ofcourse.
I also like the F308 GTS, everyone knows it as the Magnum PI car....still looks pretty cool.Anyways I know it debuted a few years back but I wonder if the Cadillac Sixteen will ever get produced....I probably doubt it, but the thing looks so stinkin cool....looks like the Batmobile.
http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/...?model=sixteen
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Originally Posted by Zeppelin
All german/italian made cars with V-8/V-12 motors cost a fortune to fix and maintain after the warraties are up. Probably why $80k BMW's and Mercedes after 6 years are worth as much as a 6 year old Honda Accord, about $10k.
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
If I have to give a score to C55, 997s and M5 based on value for money
C55 is 9, 997s is 6, M5 is 4,
So which car gets score of 10?
It is 2007 's C63
( see photo )
C55 is 9, 997s is 6, M5 is 4,
So which car gets score of 10?
It is 2007 's C63
( see photo )
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Is that really the 2007 c class? If so, with a complete body redesign are our c55 values going to plummet?
The entire C-Class W203 will drop value near end 2006, the formula is pretty universal. I have least worry about AMG cars, because smart guys buying our cars are the group of "sports car playboys" who would never want to pay for a brand new one. If the new C AMG , the new M3/M4 are higher priced; our C55 and C32 will be even more popular !
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Originally Posted by 05C55
. Have to make a call soon if I want to get an M5 within the next 12 months.
In 12 months time, I suspect the facelift E-Class will get a E63/E65 new V8 engine ( or same as the SL65's engine? ) plus 7G-Tronic before MB makes the CLK55 and C55 a C63.
And then, if so, what is M5 there for ?
