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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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got left by one of those e55s...

i already knew i wasnt even gonna be able to catch up to those e55s... (lastest body style) but just thought i try to see where i will end up.
rolln about 60 on the fwy, both punched it, i was hangin for about 3 seconds next thing you know i was ATLEAST 15 cars behind him. LOL. i need one of those amgs..
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Saw one on the way home tonight. Young guy pushin a black E55, gave him the thumbs up and he did the same. Those cars are no joke. Actually went tot he autoshow in a 210 E55 today, also a sweet car.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Come on in!! The horsepowers warm!!!

Used E55's 2003 are running 50ish on Auto Trader.

Nothing like it in the 4 door world.

What a rush!!

PS...don't consider being beatin by a fellow Benz brother a kill, just sibling rivalry.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jakpro1
Come on in!! The horsepowers warm!!!

Used E55's 2003 are running 50ish on Auto Trader.

Nothing like it in the 4 door world.

What a rush!!

PS...don't consider being beatin by a fellow Benz brother a kill, just sibling rivalry.
I'm hoping to get one next year.
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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That is one of my options for my next car. The others are SL600, any new 63, new Z06, or a supra. E55's are badass, I know quite a few of them in this area and they are FAST.
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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easy 12sec car... 4 DOORS! gotta love it, i will be selling my car this year and hopefully end up in a e55
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