mdf27

looking at both just can't decide which one I will be better off with.

do they both have the shift buttons on the steering wheels?
which one is more mod friendly as in which is easier to get more power?
and do they both come with the same brakes?

I have a 07 c230 sport now and love the car it just lacks power.

thanks
Mark

mdf27

ok so after putting in some correct words in the search I did find a ton of stuff. for some reason when I did the search first I came up with very little.

still have ? about the transmission shifter buttons

DarkXerox

C55 has em, C32 doesn't.

Honestly if I was buying right now, I'd get a C55 just cause of the updated interior and since I love how they sound. If you want cheap modding, then the C32 is the way to go. Otherwise there really is little difference besides minor suspension tweaks.

PC Valkyrie

See the following thread for a good description of the differences between a C55 and C32. There are more differences than most MB fans think there are.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...141&highlight=

kindafast

C55 has prettier interior like that guy said, but not worth the pricegap between C32 in my opinion, might as well add a lil more and get an E55. C32 = best bang for the buck.

c32used

Depending what you are after...

Better overall looks and handleling the C55 wins...easier and way cheaper to modify then the C32.
I will say that a warranty rather from MB or aftermarket is something to take serious. Both are rather bullet proof when engine is concerned but electrical can play havok on them but mostly C32 according to threads. Keep in mind that alot of the styln cues on the C55 can be modded into the C32 like the dual exhaust, speedometer...etc.

DarkXerox

Thats actually a good point, I keep forgetting how cheap E55's are now, especially with $5 gas.

tech_frog

I am willing to sell my c55. It is only 15 months into it's warranty.

cannonball55

c55 ftw

kindafast

I dunno if you're being sarcastic or what, but a few miles shouldn't make a difference to someone who is purchasing an AMG. It mostly depends on how you drive anyway. There are times I average 11.5mpg on my C32, and there are times its 23. Stock.

kindafast

Motor itself can take a beating, but you might run into problems with cooling. Finding an AMG with warranty left on it is the way to go. Intercooler system on these cars is a b***h. 3 out of 6 times I had mine serviced (had it for 9 months now) was because of the cooling system, infact its at the dealership right now cuz I got a leak somewhere. Have my fingers crossed its not the core.

TemjinX2

i would say if your not a diy'er, do not buy any of these cars without warranty.

With that being said, most of the problems are pretty common and can be easily solved if your some what decent with tools.

if you want the best hp per dollar spent...c32 hands down. FI is always cheaper to get power out of then NA.


Once LET finishes there twin turbo kit, your going to be seeing a lot of 500whp c32's.

mdf27

thanks for all the help guys
found a low milage 06 C55 with all the options
picking it up tomorrow
16K on it CPO and they are paying a few last lease payments I have on my 07 C230 sport

thanks again

Mark

kindafast

grats! you will enjoy it

mdf27

well I loved my C230 sport it just lacked 150hp haha
can't wait hope I sleep tonight

c32used

Pics or Banned...

ultraseven

coming from an 04 C32, I suggest getting a c55 because it has a ton of problems. But if you only care about moddability, C32 wins because of the FI setup.

mdf27

well I picked up the C55 today
lets just say I looked like this most of the day

car is a lot of fun so far
hope to take some pics in the morning after I give it a bath it rained most of the way home so it's dirty.

tech_frog

The C55 is a blast to drive.

No other way to say it.

You shoulda bought mine!

mdf27

your to far from me this one was only 300 miles away
i'm a touch feel and drive guy so I would have to fly out just to look gets expensive if you don't purchase what you go to look at.

but thanks
Mark

mdf27

Can anyone give me some good vendors to purchase stuff?
Maybe a brake kit or exhaust? I at least need some better pads and I will need another set of wheels with some track rubber.

Anyone put belts in?

edtv82

+1

edtv82

http://www.code3performance.com/

http://www.letmotorsports.com/c32.as...2&category=all

http://www.euroteckmotorsports.com/i...5741&pageid=40

http://www.formymercedes.com/c-class_w203.asp


and the best isn't that difficult

mdf27

Thank you

every time I get in the car I fall more in love