C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Upcoming C55. Will you guys "trade up"???
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:22 AM
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I suspect that the AMG styling "upgrades" are of dubious quality.


I'll have to see one without all that black tape to make a final judgement.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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When is the C55 due out?
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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I'd rather just wait for the next C, because after like 2 years with the C55, it'll be outdated again.

To me, the C55 is just a way to boost end of the product cycle sales. Kinda like the BMW 330 getting 335hp, up from 325.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:53 PM
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bmw 330 has 335hp? ummmmm no.......
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:40 AM
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Oggle means 330i ZHP (performance pkg) with 235 hp up from the regular 225hp with slight factory tuning.

I don't think most people with C32 will actually trade up for the C55 if there really isn't that much of a difference in performance and the C55 will cost more than the C32. Cars are constantly getting better and better. I rather wait till the C gets completely overhauled or get a used 211 E55 if I can afford one.
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