Test drove C55 AMG
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Test drove C55 AMG
I just test drove the C55 AMG in South Cali. It was a wonderful drive.
Smoothe (due to the V8) and quick response. But I find the C32 has its advantages (used to own 1). It felt more 'quirky' and really responsive due to the supercharger.
Both cars are great, but I feel that Mercedes is rushing and making new line ups too quickly whereas BMW takes there time and gives time to their cars.
Do you agree?
Smoothe (due to the V8) and quick response. But I find the C32 has its advantages (used to own 1). It felt more 'quirky' and really responsive due to the supercharger.
Both cars are great, but I feel that Mercedes is rushing and making new line ups too quickly whereas BMW takes there time and gives time to their cars.
Do you agree?
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I don't know if I'd agree with that, but I do notice certain things lacking in Mercedes that prevent it from being the runaway winner. Like...they should offer a manual transmission in the high performance models, the C32 should have had the Logic-7 sound system, the E55 should have had a more sporty feeling steering wheel. You buy a car and quickly realize things it should have had. I guess it's all par for the course, but when you shell out this kind of money you would think they'd get closer to the mark.
By the way, Andy, as a former C32 owner like myself, can you tell me if the C55 seats are any wider? The tightness of the side bolsters caused me a problem.
By the way, Andy, as a former C32 owner like myself, can you tell me if the C55 seats are any wider? The tightness of the side bolsters caused me a problem.
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Originally Posted by AndyAMG
I just test drove the C55 AMG in South Cali. It was a wonderful drive.
Smoothe (due to the V8) and quick response. But I find the C32 has its advantages (used to own 1). It felt more 'quirky' and really responsive due to the supercharger.
Both cars are great, but I feel that Mercedes is rushing and making new line ups too quickly whereas BMW takes there time and gives time to their cars.
Do you agree?
Smoothe (due to the V8) and quick response. But I find the C32 has its advantages (used to own 1). It felt more 'quirky' and really responsive due to the supercharger.
Both cars are great, but I feel that Mercedes is rushing and making new line ups too quickly whereas BMW takes there time and gives time to their cars.
Do you agree?
Actually, i find my C55 to be much more responsive, quicker & faster than my old C32.
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MB should have just transplanted the E55 engine with compressor into the new C class. I understand how they opted not to because of segmentation.
But hey if you want a fast car, you do not necesseraly want a large E or S class.
So I can only assume that as a part of their response to the new M3 they will bring an updated version with the 5,5 lter compressor to close the circle.
But hey if you want a fast car, you do not necesseraly want a large E or S class.
So I can only assume that as a part of their response to the new M3 they will bring an updated version with the 5,5 lter compressor to close the circle.
