C55 or E 500
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C55 or E 500
What to do what to do?
I need some Help. The c55 is so cool, and e 500 has a few extra options, like 7 speed, airmatic system and keyless go. What should I do. i want a luxurious car, but the E500 is not fast enough, and it is the luxury I want.
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I need some Help. The c55 is so cool, and e 500 has a few extra options, like 7 speed, airmatic system and keyless go. What should I do. i want a luxurious car, but the E500 is not fast enough, and it is the luxury I want.
Please Help
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Originally Posted by S55AMG
What to do what to do?
I need some Help. The c55 is so cool, and e 500 has a few extra options, like 7 speed, airmatic system and keyless go. What should I do. i want a luxurious car, but the E500 is not fast enough, and it is the luxury I want.
Please Help
I need some Help. The c55 is so cool, and e 500 has a few extra options, like 7 speed, airmatic system and keyless go. What should I do. i want a luxurious car, but the E500 is not fast enough, and it is the luxury I want.
Please Help
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what is your expectations on a car's handling behavior? How hard do you plan on pushing the car? The E500 is a great car that offers much more luxury in a larger, more comfortable package that has a higher perceived value and cashe, and it handles great. The power differential is not that great and you will find the E500 to handle most of your power needs 99% of the time under normal driving behavior.
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I agree...best idea yet...Used E55 makes sense.
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Get a used E55. QUOTE]
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I agree...best idea yet...Used E55 makes sense.
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Go with E500. It has 7-speed, which is very smooth which you won't find in C and even E55.
E500 power will be more than enough to handle your needs. V8 5.0L. Just ask yourself: "how often do you drive like racer?" i don't think you're able to drive fast. here in the US, many stop lights and police.
so i think buying E55 or C55 doesn't worth it. they are great car, but again, for myself at least, i won't buy if i can't maximize their power for daily use. you paid premium, but at the end of the day E55 is still E, and C55 is still C. no one's gonna bother to check it out.
E500 power will be more than enough to handle your needs. V8 5.0L. Just ask yourself: "how often do you drive like racer?" i don't think you're able to drive fast. here in the US, many stop lights and police.
so i think buying E55 or C55 doesn't worth it. they are great car, but again, for myself at least, i won't buy if i can't maximize their power for daily use. you paid premium, but at the end of the day E55 is still E, and C55 is still C. no one's gonna bother to check it out.
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it also depends on your age and tastes
if I was a little bit older I would have gone for the e500 and bought a track car. However I want a car that is nimble on the streets and one that I can take to the track.
the C55 says I am young and succesful
the e500 says I am a little bit more sensible and prefer luxury
the e55 says I am a PIMP
if I was a little bit older I would have gone for the e500 and bought a track car. However I want a car that is nimble on the streets and one that I can take to the track.
the C55 says I am young and succesful
the e500 says I am a little bit more sensible and prefer luxury
the e55 says I am a PIMP
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I can see you like more lexury then sporty. Go with E500, it will provide u most of the comfort you need and planty of power.
But then AMG still different from normal MB model line....it's an AMG.
But then AMG still different from normal MB model line....it's an AMG.
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Originally Posted by sorlo
I'd get the C55. It's luxury enough for my taste and it's fast, it's an AMG!
exactly!!! Go for the c55, its more exclusive and just better all around for performaance IMO
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To get both luxury and performance, get the E500 and buy a chip for it for only $990. www.powerchipgroup.com has a great chip, that will get you from:
302 HP - 323 HP
339 TQ - 362 TQ
Anyone else agree?
302 HP - 323 HP
339 TQ - 362 TQ
Anyone else agree?
