Pics of my new C32.
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Pics of my new C32.
Here are a few pics of my new C32:
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=99782955303&n=638222088
I met up with some friends who own an 2000 M5 and another with a 2001 911 Turbo. The acceleration of my friend's 911 Turbo is quite impressive even with a driver and two passengers aboard. The seating was very supportive, yet comfortable even with the stiff suspension that remided me of my '99 C5 with Z51 suspension. Acceleration 30-100 MPH was seat pinning to say the least. The ergononmics were a bit sparse but I guess it is a sports car with luxury trimmings. Later we took out my other buddy's 2000 M5 for comparison to the C32. I think he was impressed with C32 as he made positive comments on it comparing it to his M5 with 26,000 miles.
He loved the seating position in relationship to the insturment panel/windows in the C32. When we got into his M5 the intimate feeling of being part of the car was not there. While driving it I sat up high in relationship to the interior and did not feel part of the car as we did in the C32. He made the comment and I agreed while he fiddle with his seat to match the feeling of the C32. We had similar comments about how much comfortable the seats were in the C32. He was impressed with the telescoping steering that must have movement of over 6 inches. We both agreed that the center feeling of the steering in the C32 is a bit vague and noticed that steering wheel corrections through mid-turn were not as precise as the M5. I have not sat in the back seat of the M5 but he did comment that the rear seat does not have the feeling of the front seats. The extra ~500 lbs. of the M5 was well masked and would require off road or auto cross driving to see how the cars would react when pushed. The C32 has a smoother ride quality but tranmits irregularities to occupants more readily than the M5. The M5 shock valving seems to have more rebound control providng more feedback/control but is muted by the heavier weight.
The C32's exhaust note is noticeable through most normal driving RPMs and not until higher RPMs does the engine note take over. The M5's exhaust note was noticeable for the first 1/4 of the operating range, then the V8 roar took over. Highway cruising the M5 is quite impressive providing a barely audible wind and tire noise, yet letting the passengers know what the road conditions were from feed back through the seat and steering wheel. The VANOS variable valve timing and electronic individual throttle bodies let you accelerate without shifting.
We both agreed that the M5 could be driven in a manner that could put you to sleep just like the automatic in the C32. I do like the ablity to shift using Speedshift for passing while maintaining throttle position and speed before having to accelerate.
My buddy took a look at the navigation CDs and said that looked similar to his for the M5. He thought that he had to pay the same for one CD that I paid for the navigation collection of $140. When I accumulate more break-in miles we will get together again to drive and to see if nav. CDs will take in his M5.
Norm
Bordeau/Merlot
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=99782955303&n=638222088
I met up with some friends who own an 2000 M5 and another with a 2001 911 Turbo. The acceleration of my friend's 911 Turbo is quite impressive even with a driver and two passengers aboard. The seating was very supportive, yet comfortable even with the stiff suspension that remided me of my '99 C5 with Z51 suspension. Acceleration 30-100 MPH was seat pinning to say the least. The ergononmics were a bit sparse but I guess it is a sports car with luxury trimmings. Later we took out my other buddy's 2000 M5 for comparison to the C32. I think he was impressed with C32 as he made positive comments on it comparing it to his M5 with 26,000 miles.
He loved the seating position in relationship to the insturment panel/windows in the C32. When we got into his M5 the intimate feeling of being part of the car was not there. While driving it I sat up high in relationship to the interior and did not feel part of the car as we did in the C32. He made the comment and I agreed while he fiddle with his seat to match the feeling of the C32. We had similar comments about how much comfortable the seats were in the C32. He was impressed with the telescoping steering that must have movement of over 6 inches. We both agreed that the center feeling of the steering in the C32 is a bit vague and noticed that steering wheel corrections through mid-turn were not as precise as the M5. I have not sat in the back seat of the M5 but he did comment that the rear seat does not have the feeling of the front seats. The extra ~500 lbs. of the M5 was well masked and would require off road or auto cross driving to see how the cars would react when pushed. The C32 has a smoother ride quality but tranmits irregularities to occupants more readily than the M5. The M5 shock valving seems to have more rebound control providng more feedback/control but is muted by the heavier weight.
The C32's exhaust note is noticeable through most normal driving RPMs and not until higher RPMs does the engine note take over. The M5's exhaust note was noticeable for the first 1/4 of the operating range, then the V8 roar took over. Highway cruising the M5 is quite impressive providing a barely audible wind and tire noise, yet letting the passengers know what the road conditions were from feed back through the seat and steering wheel. The VANOS variable valve timing and electronic individual throttle bodies let you accelerate without shifting.
We both agreed that the M5 could be driven in a manner that could put you to sleep just like the automatic in the C32. I do like the ablity to shift using Speedshift for passing while maintaining throttle position and speed before having to accelerate.
My buddy took a look at the navigation CDs and said that looked similar to his for the M5. He thought that he had to pay the same for one CD that I paid for the navigation collection of $140. When I accumulate more break-in miles we will get together again to drive and to see if nav. CDs will take in his M5.
Norm
Bordeau/Merlot
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2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
Yes, that is a terrific color, Norm. It's got me thinking about the wisdom of ordering (Invisibility) silver, but too late now.
You should send the album link to C32Life for the gallery, particularly the merlot seat shots as members are always asking about the look of the merlot.
You should send the album link to C32Life for the gallery, particularly the merlot seat shots as members are always asking about the look of the merlot.
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black on black 2k2-230k auto/c1/c5/c7/k2c/COMAND/TELEAID/Stage II HIDS
lovely car, lovely color.... very nice to see some variety.
would PAY to see one in cintron green!!! hahahah
greg
btw that cyber shot makes the interior leather look REALLY weird.... or maybe its my monitor, but it looks like charcoal and an almost pink color leather.
is the color depth always like that?
would PAY to see one in cintron green!!! hahahah
greg
btw that cyber shot makes the interior leather look REALLY weird.... or maybe its my monitor, but it looks like charcoal and an almost pink color leather.
is the color depth always like that?
Last edited by greg230; Mar 10, 2002 at 12:29 AM.
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Interior is charcoal like the rest of MB's line up. With the lack os sunshine the camera might be making up for the lack of light. I'll experiment with a different aperiture and some sun. 
Norm
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C32 AMG, C300 Sport
Norm... that car is phat!
Looks great with the merlot seats. those are the first merlot seats that I have seen with good exposure. I thought it looks great. The reflection pic was also nice. Send the pics over to JR at C32life and he will post them. There are no other burgundy colored cars there. There is one Magma red but not this one. Looks great... you will have some fun driving time ahead. They are magnificent cars.
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Invisibility Silver
When I first started looking at the C32, I swore I'd never order silver because of how common it is. Guess what I ordered?
I was looking for a sophisticated color, but at the same time I don't have the time to wash my car a lot (even though I love detailing my cars). That ruled out pretty much all of the dark colors. That bordeaux looks very elegant. Silver is still a great color, it's just too common.
I was looking for a sophisticated color, but at the same time I don't have the time to wash my car a lot (even though I love detailing my cars). That ruled out pretty much all of the dark colors. That bordeaux looks very elegant. Silver is still a great color, it's just too common.
