C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

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Old May 21, 2005 | 01:49 AM
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C55 wins!

Just wanted to say thanks again for the responce I got on trying to decide between the C55 and the E500. Put my order in today for a 2006 Capri blue with ash interior C55. That is not a typo error, it is a 2006!! Delivery is supposed to be July 2005. Now comes the waiting, lol

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Old May 21, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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Old May 21, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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hey i remember u..
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I had the 2005 ordered back in Dec. for Feb. delivery.Then I started thinking (that was I mistake!!!) that I might like the E500 more. I also had back in my mind that if I decided that the C55 was going to be it. the 2006 model might have more hp and more options. WRONG! So back to the C55 being the one.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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congrats on ur decision to go w/ the c55. u definately made the right choice. u would have been freakin' bored driving the e500 compared to the c55. post pics soon.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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I am glad you made the right decision for you. You are in good company here. Congratulations.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Good choice "AMG"
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Great choice the E500 doesnt have the suspension the C55 has, alot more fun to drive...hey you know of any differences between the 2006 and the 2005?
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Old May 21, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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I am sure making a decision has always been hard.

The money for my C55 , I can buy a fully loaded E500 here.
Look back, if I have a E500 now , I would:-
1. have a top model E class with good respect and status symbol
2. More Comfortable (with Airmatic) , powerful saloon

Above are main advantage of E500 over a C55 but unfortunately all shadowed by the S-class.

But one thing for sure , C55 owners have got a younger heart who would not want to resist the AMG tempatation. Besides, how many people on Earth have the chance to own a AMG with German built signature engine
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The dealer said the only diff. is in the wood trim. I was hoping there would be more, but he says notta!!
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