Another C55 Sold!!
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Another C55 Sold!!
I sold my 2005 C55 and picked up an 06 SLK55.
The car I bought is:
SLK55 Black / Black Nappa Leather
Lighting Pkg
Premuim Pkg
Air scarf
Entertainment Pkg/NAV
Pre wiring for the Ipod intergration kit
6 disc cd changer
I looked/test drove the CaymanS and decided to stick with AMG. So far the car is a real treat, the sound is really great, I cannot wait fro the weather to warm up so I can put the summer tires on and drop the top!!!
The car I bought is:
SLK55 Black / Black Nappa Leather
Lighting Pkg
Premuim Pkg
Air scarf
Entertainment Pkg/NAV
Pre wiring for the Ipod intergration kit
6 disc cd changer
I looked/test drove the CaymanS and decided to stick with AMG. So far the car is a real treat, the sound is really great, I cannot wait fro the weather to warm up so I can put the summer tires on and drop the top!!!
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Originally Posted by SteveL1
Congrats on the new ride!!! May I ask what you got for the C55??? Trying to get a base line on what they are going for now. Thanks and post some pics!!!
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C55 SILVER / ASH
I am thinking about selling my C55 as well and now that it snowed 14" here I will have time to think while it sits in the garage. I would also be interested in what you sold yours for as well as how you did it.(Autotrader, Ebay etc.) TIA
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Originally Posted by MCOUPIN
I am thinking about selling my C55 as well and now that it snowed 14" here I will have time to think while it sits in the garage. I would also be interested in what you sold yours for as well as how you did it.(Autotrader, Ebay etc.) TIA
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
I have got mine 17 months, 26000km milege.
I would like to know why so many owners selling it, is it because
it is a good time to get best value before the W204 launch by end this year?
If this is so, I guess I need to sell mine instead of keeping it for another two years as I have planned.
I would like to know why so many owners selling it, is it because
it is a good time to get best value before the W204 launch by end this year?
If this is so, I guess I need to sell mine instead of keeping it for another two years as I have planned.
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Can you please post your thoughts on the Cayman S and why you decided to go w/ the SLK55?
Oh, and does the SLK55 feel faster than the C55 w/ that 7-speed trans?
Thanks.
Oh, and does the SLK55 feel faster than the C55 w/ that 7-speed trans?
Thanks.
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2006 SLK55 AMG/// 2006 Porsche CaymanS 2010 135i
Originally Posted by SolidGranite
Can you please post your thoughts on the Cayman S and why you decided to go w/ the SLK55?
Oh, and does the SLK55 feel faster than the C55 w/ that 7-speed trans?
Thanks.
Oh, and does the SLK55 feel faster than the C55 w/ that 7-speed trans?
Thanks.
You can load the CaymanS up with options if you'd like and the car can hit $75K easy with a few options. I thought the sound was not overbearing for a mid engine layout, the seats were very supportive and well bolstered. The car has much more storage than I expected, 2 golf bags in the rear and 2 roller type suitcases up front will easily fit.
My decision to stick with AMG was not as easy as I expected as I really liked the CaymanS, however I'm more interesetd in a Sport/Luxury car than just a Sports car. The standard features of the SLK55, the V8, and the rectractable top made the AMG more appealing to me.
I'm still in break-in period so I'm driving mostly in confort mode and cannot reply on the 7-speed feel compared to the C55 just yet. The car has an incredible sound and it seems to be getting deeper the more miles I drive.
In my opinion you cannot go wrong with either car, it's more about the type of car you want.
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by Marktini
In my opinion you cannot go wrong with either car, it's more about the type of car you want.
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From: london
996 C4, previously owned 996 c2, c32 amg, 350z, R33 GTR, R34 GTR
I just had an extensive drive in the Cayman S,
My impressions are:
Good
Gearbox is very good - nice and tight shifts with a well-weighted clutch
Engine sounds nice above 5000 rpm
Handling balance is neutral on the road and very confidence inspiring, I was just starting to play with a little oversteer on the tighter bends.
Visibility all round is good.
Not Good
Brake pedal was very soft - too much travel
Lack of bottom end and mid-range torque
Steering wheel rim too thin
I felt the car was too much like a Boxster rather than a junior 911 especially when you consider the price.
I was amazed at the difference between it and my 996 C2, the Cayman felt significantly slower despite only a 20hp or so difference.
If you enjoy the AMG experience I would definitely try the SLK55
BTW for those of you that consider the stock 996 to be slow, I had an extensive race with an M3 and from 100mph I consistantly pulled 2-3 car lenghts to 130mph and was pulling further.My stock c32 was fairly evenly matched with the M3 but the c2 matched the c32 for bottom end torque and feels quicker at higher speeds.
My impressions are:
Good
Gearbox is very good - nice and tight shifts with a well-weighted clutch
Engine sounds nice above 5000 rpm
Handling balance is neutral on the road and very confidence inspiring, I was just starting to play with a little oversteer on the tighter bends.
Visibility all round is good.
Not Good
Brake pedal was very soft - too much travel
Lack of bottom end and mid-range torque
Steering wheel rim too thin
I felt the car was too much like a Boxster rather than a junior 911 especially when you consider the price.
I was amazed at the difference between it and my 996 C2, the Cayman felt significantly slower despite only a 20hp or so difference.
If you enjoy the AMG experience I would definitely try the SLK55
BTW for those of you that consider the stock 996 to be slow, I had an extensive race with an M3 and from 100mph I consistantly pulled 2-3 car lenghts to 130mph and was pulling further.My stock c32 was fairly evenly matched with the M3 but the c2 matched the c32 for bottom end torque and feels quicker at higher speeds.
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C55 SILVER / ASH
Just please do not do to your car what I saw today.
This driver removed the K from his badge and it now reads SL 55 AMG.
What a dumb@$$!
I honked at him to try and get his attention but he never looked over.
This driver removed the K from his badge and it now reads SL 55 AMG.
What a dumb@$$!
I honked at him to try and get his attention but he never looked over.
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Originally Posted by ash-c32
I
felt the car was too much like a Boxster rather than a junior 911 especially when you consider the price.
I was amazed at the difference between it and my 996 C2, the Cayman felt significantly slower despite only a 20hp or so difference.
felt the car was too much like a Boxster rather than a junior 911 especially when you consider the price.
I was amazed at the difference between it and my 996 C2, the Cayman felt significantly slower despite only a 20hp or so difference.
Locally here,
CaymanS base price is ~usd130K, with some of these taxable options here, it will be at least like ~usd$140K. A 997 (without S) C2 base price is ~usd170K.
SLK55 AMG is ~usd125K. BoxsterS pretty loaded is ~usd120K
So it doesn't give me a reason why I am paying a fortune for a middle of no where CaymanS?
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996 C4, previously owned 996 c2, c32 amg, 350z, R33 GTR, R34 GTR
Originally Posted by cntlaw
This worries me now....
Locally here,
CaymanS base price is ~usd130K, with some of these taxable options here, it will be at least like ~usd$140K. A 997 (without S) C2 base price is ~usd170K.
SLK55 AMG is ~usd125K. BoxsterS pretty loaded is ~usd120K
So it doesn't give me a reason why I am paying a fortune for a middle of no where CaymanS?
Locally here,
CaymanS base price is ~usd130K, with some of these taxable options here, it will be at least like ~usd$140K. A 997 (without S) C2 base price is ~usd170K.
SLK55 AMG is ~usd125K. BoxsterS pretty loaded is ~usd120K
So it doesn't give me a reason why I am paying a fortune for a middle of no where CaymanS?
I would like to hear if anyone has done a comparison of cayman vs SLK, I would have trouble deciding...
