c32 or c55
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06 C55
c32 or c55
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.
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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
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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
still have ? about the transmission shifter buttons
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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.
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.
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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=
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...141&highlight=
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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.
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.
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Thats actually a good point, I keep forgetting how cheap E55's are now, especially with $5 gas.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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06 C55
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
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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
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LET C32 2002
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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.
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.
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this one was only 300 miles awayi'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.
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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?
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?
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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=
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...141&highlight=
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2002 C32 AMG silver & 2003 Lancer Evolution 8 black very moded
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