M3 or C55
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M3 or C55
I have to make a decision for a car in the next couple of weeks. Right now I have narrowed the field to the C55 AMG and M3 Cabrio. I know that the M3 gets a v-8 in '07 so im thinking about doing a two year lease on it. But, the c55 is also supposed to get a larger engine, so it would probably also be leased. Also, I have been reading posts about audio problems and a few other things. There both nice cars, which makes it hard to choose, so please help me.
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Originally Posted by mrkbbd
I have to make a decision for a car in the next couple of weeks. Right now I have narrowed the field to the C55 AMG and M3 Cabrio. I know that the M3 gets a v-8 in '07 so im thinking about doing a two year lease on it. But, the c55 is also supposed to get a larger engine, so it would probably also be leased. Also, I have been reading posts about audio problems and a few other things. There both nice cars, which makes it hard to choose, so please help me.
Both are excellent cars but you must really examine what you want out of it. Good luck with your decision.
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I agree its a tough choice. Though against a cab I would rather have the C55, and as mentioneed above it was a bit harder choosing the C55 over the M3 coupe. I shopped the new 911, an M3 w/SMG and the C55 just so you know what was being considered before I bought the C55.
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
The 2005/6 3 series E46 is announced. The 330i already delivers 258hp.
The E36 look is history. Normally, one would not buy new for a high performance version for a fading out model.
My 2cents
The E36 look is history. Normally, one would not buy new for a high performance version for a fading out model.
My 2cents
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Originally Posted by mrkbbd
... There both nice cars, which makes it hard to choose, so please help me.
Check out this thread
Originally Posted by mrkbbd
The c55 i looked at at my dealer had digital climate, it had a 2 blue and 2 red buttons plus a digital read out.
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by anucci
especially in the cab. Every bump is magnified in the Cab because the car will rattle and squeak like you wouldn't believe. It got to the point where I couldn't take it any more.
, the rattles won't be an issue because there are none with the top down. The C55 ride is firm without being punishing.
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, the rattles won't be an issue because there are none with the top down. The C55 ride is firm without being punishing.
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I 100% agree this is a very very crucial point.
So, I would even not suggest CLK55 Cab.
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Originally Posted by cntlaw
The 2005/6 3 series E46 is announced. The 330i already delivers 258hp.
The E36 look is history. Normally, one would not buy new for a high performance version for a fading out model.
My 2cents
The E36 look is history. Normally, one would not buy new for a high performance version for a fading out model.
My 2cents
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2002 M3 Cab, 2005 C55 AMG, 2007 B7 RS4
I have both...so I think I'll be as non-bais as possible
C55 is a great everyday supercar, comfortable better finish (compare to M3)
You'll always feel confident next to most car ( u know they can't catch you)
M3 is always my dream car since when I saw the E30 M3, the style and looks
is always outstanding. Control and handling is nothing near it at this price range.
Correct me if I'm wrong, I been driving the c55 two months now, like I said
i love to drive it everyday to work. I drive fast (doesn't mean I'm good) I do feel the different between them, the c55 has a great acceleration but for the handling and control specially when it at high speed ( 120+ mph ) lane change
M3 is better than the c55, and about the transmission Speedshift is nowhere close to the SMG for the instant response. For the service wise, I've had the
car for more than 2 year, I haven't paid a penny for any service ( oil change,
inspection 1, brake service). I know MB doesn't come with that. But the M3
does have many recall, which it's really disappointed me, even they extended
the warranty to 100K miles.
The bottom line is....u couldn't go wrong with either one....it's tough
C55 is a great everyday supercar, comfortable better finish (compare to M3)
You'll always feel confident next to most car ( u know they can't catch you)
M3 is always my dream car since when I saw the E30 M3, the style and looks
is always outstanding. Control and handling is nothing near it at this price range.
Correct me if I'm wrong, I been driving the c55 two months now, like I said
i love to drive it everyday to work. I drive fast (doesn't mean I'm good) I do feel the different between them, the c55 has a great acceleration but for the handling and control specially when it at high speed ( 120+ mph ) lane change
M3 is better than the c55, and about the transmission Speedshift is nowhere close to the SMG for the instant response. For the service wise, I've had the
car for more than 2 year, I haven't paid a penny for any service ( oil change,
inspection 1, brake service). I know MB doesn't come with that. But the M3
does have many recall, which it's really disappointed me, even they extended
the warranty to 100K miles.
The bottom line is....u couldn't go wrong with either one....it's tough
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C55 !!!!
I am a M3 fanatic, but I am also a diehard. The 95-99 E36 M3 was one of the best built sports cars not just of its time but ever, but the new M3 is just not a true M3. its heavy as hell, does not handle and sounds like a chainsaw running on deisel. its a disgrace to the M name in my opinion. I have a 95 M3 modded to hell and I love it, i'd never upgrade. with that said my next car will eventually be a C32 or C55.
enough said....
I am a M3 fanatic, but I am also a diehard. The 95-99 E36 M3 was one of the best built sports cars not just of its time but ever, but the new M3 is just not a true M3. its heavy as hell, does not handle and sounds like a chainsaw running on deisel. its a disgrace to the M name in my opinion. I have a 95 M3 modded to hell and I love it, i'd never upgrade. with that said my next car will eventually be a C32 or C55.
enough said....
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by reggid
I may have misread your post, but the new model is the E90 and the outgoing one is the e46 with the E36 stopping in the late 90's
good observations . I knew it might be wrong, and I was an ex-BMW fan
forgive me insulting BMW version number (deliberately)
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by Mason00
Get the c55 hands down. But if you have the cash and really want a Cab, pick up the '05 clk 55 cab. Beautiful ride.
he will get better class girls chasing him if he gets a CLK55 Cab for sure
:v :p
