Thinking about selling the 430 and getting a 55.
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Thinking about selling the 430 and getting a 55.
Now that I like the way my 430 looks I think I may sell it and get a CLK 55. I found a couple good deals and may have to jump on one.
55 guys chime in and convince me!
It would definitely be nice to have more power.
55 guys chime in and convince me!
It would definitely be nice to have more power.
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If you can afford it, i say "get it"
but if you were to get one, how much more would it cost as far as insurance goes? Is it that much of a difference. I really wouldn't know. I only have a 320.
but if you were to get one, how much more would it cost as far as insurance goes? Is it that much of a difference. I really wouldn't know. I only have a 320.
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DO IT! insurance change from my 99 430 to 01 55 went from about 1500 to 1600 per year. it was $90 diff. all for newer year model. the engine size makes little difference in insurance $ for these cars. i wouldn't take my decision back for anything. i get about 1-2 mpg less, but for the fun i have, that's nothing. my insurance is high b/c i'm 23 and have really good coverage.
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I don't think insurance would be too much more.
Mine's cheap at $530 for 6 mo. for full coverage on my 430 anyway. I can't see it going up more than couple hundred every 6 mo.
Mine's cheap at $530 for 6 mo. for full coverage on my 430 anyway. I can't see it going up more than couple hundred every 6 mo.
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DO IT! insurance change from my 99 430 to 01 55 went from about 1500 to 1600 per year. it was $90 diff. all for newer year model. the engine size makes little difference in insurance $ for these cars. i wouldn't take my decision back for anything. i get about 1-2 mpg less, but for the fun i have, that's nothing. my insurance is high b/c i'm 23 and have really good coverage.
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When you compare a 4.3L V8 vs. 5.4L V8 engine, two(2) MPG is minimal b/c once you have 8 cylinders cranking, the 5.4L engine doesn't have to work THAT much harder to produce the extra HP/Torque.
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Do it. You won't believe the difference in power. I had a 430 and the 55 is so much more fun to drive. I never took the 430 to the track but it felt like it would run low 14s my 55 went 13.01 that's a big difference.
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That is a good time! Must have been about 111 mph? I do really want one. Hopefully I can go look at one today.
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my trap speed is low only 108.6 it was hot and humid that day 79 degree 85% humidity. most guys are saying they got 109-110 the first time I ran the car on a cool day it went 13.3@106.2 60' times for both runs were 2.0. I don't know why my trap speed is so low.
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The best I remember seeing on the boards was a 13.2X and a 109.01 trap.
Is your car stock?
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its all stock except the air box is removed and I have a tube with k&N cone filter.
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Well I went and drove it today and couldn't pass it up! It was a one owner car, 81k miles, 2001, 18 inch wheels, and I got it for 15k! Now I have to order the springs, grill, hood emblem, and swap my wheels over! Oh, and get the windows tinted. I'll try to get some pics up sometime.
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Ok Fine....I'll sell you my Car!
No seriously,it's for sale.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...34#post2915534
No seriously,it's for sale.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...34#post2915534
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Well, I will get pics up soon! I just haven't taken any because the springs are not in yet. Hopefully they'll be in early next week. Don't need to post pics of the 4x4 look right now.
Lovin it so far though!
Lovin it so far though!
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Considering the higher maintenance and insurance costs are one thing, more than just the purchase price. I know many who could buy a Ferrari, but only about 10% of the people I have in mind could pay to maintain it.
This ain't no F-car though so if the extra bones out of your pocket yearly don't bother you, do it.
This ain't no F-car though so if the extra bones out of your pocket yearly don't bother you, do it.
