What's Next after C32/C55?
09-14-2010, 10:11 PM
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2013 C63 AMG P31, 2014 GMC Sierra (6.2)
Well, for myself I see two potential scenarios:
1) Pay off the C55 completely and keep it for my daily driver and get a two-seater or coupe. Likely candidates would be the next generation SLK AMG, a Caymen S, used 911s or the next generation M3.
2) Get rid of the C55 within the next year or two and get a C63 sedan or coupe (when it comes out), W211 E63, E90M5 or M3.
Of course, there’s everything in between, but, these are the two most likely scenarios I can think of in my own case. If I can find the willpower to wait it out with the C55 I think scenario number one would be the best. I think it would be a great feeling getting up Saturday morning with a cup of coffee wondering if I should take the C55 or the SLK AMG, M3, or Porsche out for a cruise. Two AMGs in the garage would definitely be a rush to me. But, like I said, I would have to somehow restrain myself from upgrading in the next year. Admittedly, when I hear the exhaust of a C63 I have a hard time not wanting one. Oh well, we’ll see what happens….
1) Pay off the C55 completely and keep it for my daily driver and get a two-seater or coupe. Likely candidates would be the next generation SLK AMG, a Caymen S, used 911s or the next generation M3.
2) Get rid of the C55 within the next year or two and get a C63 sedan or coupe (when it comes out), W211 E63, E90M5 or M3.
Of course, there’s everything in between, but, these are the two most likely scenarios I can think of in my own case. If I can find the willpower to wait it out with the C55 I think scenario number one would be the best. I think it would be a great feeling getting up Saturday morning with a cup of coffee wondering if I should take the C55 or the SLK AMG, M3, or Porsche out for a cruise. Two AMGs in the garage would definitely be a rush to me. But, like I said, I would have to somehow restrain myself from upgrading in the next year. Admittedly, when I hear the exhaust of a C63 I have a hard time not wanting one. Oh well, we’ll see what happens….
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09-15-2010, 07:36 AM
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C55 ///AMG, 535xi
Well, for myself I see two potential scenarios:
1) Pay off the C55 completely and keep it for my daily driver and get a two-seater or coupe. Likely candidates would be the next generation SLK AMG, a Caymen S, used 911s or the next generation M3.
2) Get rid of the C55 within the next year or two and get a C63 sedan or coupe (when it comes out), W211 E63, E90M5 or M3.
Of course, there’s everything in between, but, these are the two most likely scenarios I can think of in my own case. If I can find the willpower to wait it out with the C55 I think scenario number one would be the best. I think it would be a great feeling getting up Saturday morning with a cup of coffee wondering if I should take the C55 or the SLK AMG, M3, or Porsche out for a cruise. Two AMGs in the garage would definitely be a rush to me. But, like I said, I would have to somehow restrain myself from upgrading in the next year. Admittedly, when I hear the exhaust of a C63 I have a hard time not wanting one. Oh well, we’ll see what happens….
1) Pay off the C55 completely and keep it for my daily driver and get a two-seater or coupe. Likely candidates would be the next generation SLK AMG, a Caymen S, used 911s or the next generation M3.
2) Get rid of the C55 within the next year or two and get a C63 sedan or coupe (when it comes out), W211 E63, E90M5 or M3.
Of course, there’s everything in between, but, these are the two most likely scenarios I can think of in my own case. If I can find the willpower to wait it out with the C55 I think scenario number one would be the best. I think it would be a great feeling getting up Saturday morning with a cup of coffee wondering if I should take the C55 or the SLK AMG, M3, or Porsche out for a cruise. Two AMGs in the garage would definitely be a rush to me. But, like I said, I would have to somehow restrain myself from upgrading in the next year. Admittedly, when I hear the exhaust of a C63 I have a hard time not wanting one. Oh well, we’ll see what happens….
E60= Previous gen 5 series, so it would be a used E60 M5, new gen M5 is "F10"
09-15-2010, 09:55 AM
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C32/C55 AMG
I forgot about the two seater that I've always wanted, an SL55 or if I ever make enough money an SL65. I think the 63's are nice and all, but I've become a big fan of forced induction. Could you imagine the spark plug change on an SL65, 24 spark plugs total, and I thought 12 was a *****.
09-15-2010, 12:05 PM
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C32, 911 SC
I like the understatement of AMGs. The car blends very well with other Mercedes, even though the newer ones have quad exhausts, huge wheels, etc. People here think that C32 is just the same as C230 especially because it doesn't have quad exhaust.
I like C63, but after seeing them on the road, the car just doesn't exude any coolness. It might be because I've only seen two stock white C63s with orange side markers. If I ever get one, I would get a Palladium Silver with Pano roof.
I like C63, but after seeing them on the road, the car just doesn't exude any coolness. It might be because I've only seen two stock white C63s with orange side markers. If I ever get one, I would get a Palladium Silver with Pano roof.
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09-15-2010, 04:24 PM
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I think it has to be a learned environment. Growing up, the largest car my parents ever had for us was 280GE. We're used to E-class sizes (that thing before W123, W123, W124) and used to have W116 (the old s class, which is basically the size of a W203 now 
). But then again I am currently single (separated) and don't have a lot of friends 
. So, no need for a huge back seat.
C55 Wagon with Kleeman SC would be a dream for me. Might actually be cheaper to buy C240 wagon and C55 sedan and mash them together.
Good grief, that looks like an ugly child of W204 and the new R-class.
Isn't it true that Bimmer dealers are harsh on modded cars which requires warranty work, though? Nice 55K, btw
). But then again I am currently single (separated) and don't have a lot of friends . So, no need for a huge back seat. C55 Wagon with Kleeman SC would be a dream for me. Might actually be cheaper to buy C240 wagon and C55 sedan and mash them together.
Good grief, that looks like an ugly child of W204 and the new R-class.
Isn't it true that Bimmer dealers are harsh on modded cars which requires warranty work, though? Nice 55K, btw
** +1 , Very harsh, there's a local BMW mod-shop in Plainfield IL where the tech is also a full time Beemer mechanic at a dealer and he says ANY MODS, NO coverage!! *** I've heard this more than once.
