Just test drove the 55AMG
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Re: Re: Re: Lamay -- Just test drove the 55AMG
Originally posted by lucycat
LAMAY -- -- Can you reveal anything about your secret yet ?
For me, it definitely going to be a Cab, either the 55 or the 500. I don't think the 55 is worth that much more than the 500, but I will probably go 55 anyway.
R
LAMAY -- -- Can you reveal anything about your secret yet ?
For me, it definitely going to be a Cab, either the 55 or the 500. I don't think the 55 is worth that much more than the 500, but I will probably go 55 anyway.
R
Option 1.
Kleemann Supercharger, It has the power and least expensive way, but my concern is that my 8 yr factory warranty will be useless and I would like to have my warranty in case something goes wrongOption 2.
Get the new supercharged E55, but long waitting list plus kinda big for me
Option 3.
Instead of buying new cars every year, invest those money and hopefully it will get me into a SL55 in the future.....
Last edited by LAMAY123; May 30, 2003 at 10:47 PM.
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Get option no. 2!! Brad has 3 in stock 1 black and 2 silver. As far as being big for you just imagine how safe it is!
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Originally posted by JamE55
Get option no. 2!! Brad has 3 in stock 1 black and 2 silver. As far as being big for you just imagine how safe it is!
Get option no. 2!! Brad has 3 in stock 1 black and 2 silver. As far as being big for you just imagine how safe it is!
Thanks James.
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Originally posted by LAMAY123
Who's Brad? Is he asking for ridiculously high mark-ups on those???? Still no comand on the new E right???
Thanks James.
Who's Brad? Is he asking for ridiculously high mark-ups on those???? Still no comand on the new E right???
Thanks James.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Lamay -- Just test drove the 55AMG
Originally posted by LAMAY123
I haven't decide what to do really.......so it's not really a secret project
Option 1.
Kleemann Supercharger, It has the power and least expensive way, but my concern is that my 8 yr factory warranty will be useless and I would like to have my warranty in case something goes wrong
Option 2.
Get the new supercharged E55, but long waitting list plus kinda big for me
Option 3.
Instead of buying new cars every year, invest those money and hopefully it will get me into a SL55 in the future.....
I haven't decide what to do really.......so it's not really a secret project
Option 1.
Kleemann Supercharger, It has the power and least expensive way, but my concern is that my 8 yr factory warranty will be useless and I would like to have my warranty in case something goes wrongOption 2.
Get the new supercharged E55, but long waitting list plus kinda big for me
Option 3.
Instead of buying new cars every year, invest those money and hopefully it will get me into a SL55 in the future.....
Definitely E55!
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Re: Just test drove the 55AMG
Originally posted by LAMAY123
Surprisingly, the car I ordered has arrived in just 2 months. 03 CLK55AMG, Black opal w/ charcoal leather, fully loaded. Very pretty, the exhaust sounded really nice. Played with the keyless go function, pretty cool A beautiful car overall!!!
Took it out for a spin. However, I was somewhat disappointed and I was expecting a better performance out of this 5.5 liter AMG. Don't get me wrong, it is fast, but with a 80k price tag, it should at least outrun the C32. First, the CLK55 is not as responsive as the C32. Second, it felt not much different than my CLK430, i am sure it is faster than the regular V8, but my CLK430 is only 60k not 80k. Maybe it's because I am so use to the C32 engine and my CLK430, the car felt not fast enough. No wonder why there are at least 5 brand new CLK55s in the dealer's lot. With that said, my dealer will now have 6 brand new CLK55
Get the CLK55 if you have no budget. But I think CLK500 is awesome already, and you'll go home happy with extra 20k left in your wallet
Just my 0.02
Surprisingly, the car I ordered has arrived in just 2 months. 03 CLK55AMG, Black opal w/ charcoal leather, fully loaded. Very pretty, the exhaust sounded really nice.
Played with the keyless go function, pretty cool A beautiful car overall!!! Took it out for a spin. However, I was somewhat disappointed and I was expecting a better performance out of this 5.5 liter AMG. Don't get me wrong, it is fast, but with a 80k price tag, it should at least outrun the C32. First, the CLK55 is not as responsive as the C32. Second, it felt not much different than my CLK430, i am sure it is faster than the regular V8, but my CLK430 is only 60k not 80k. Maybe it's because I am so use to the C32 engine and my CLK430, the car felt not fast enough. No wonder why there are at least 5 brand new CLK55s in the dealer's lot. With that said, my dealer will now have 6 brand new CLK55
Get the CLK55 if you have no budget. But I think CLK500 is awesome already, and you'll go home happy with extra 20k left in your wallet
Just my 0.02
or it may be that living in the states is cheap!!
CLK55 AMG costs BHD 45k which equals to $120k
E55 AMG would cost around the $140k
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Originally posted by Ahmed
YOU MUST BE LOADED RICH!
or it may be that living in the states is cheap!!
CLK55 AMG costs BHD 45k which equals to $120k
E55 AMG would cost around the $140k
YOU MUST BE LOADED RICH!
or it may be that living in the states is cheap!!
CLK55 AMG costs BHD 45k which equals to $120k
E55 AMG would cost around the $140k
In Taiwan, all MBs cost double than what we are paying here in U.S. too.
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Originally posted by vodc4
what country is bahrain?
i dont know the currency is very strong
even stronger than the poundsterling
what country is bahrain?
i dont know the currency is very strong
even stronger than the poundsterling
So... your economy better do well cause this stupid war didnt do any of us any favours!!! German cars are at a record high these days and it doesnt seem like the EURO is gonna get any cheaper.
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I totally understand you LAMAY123.
There isn't such a big difference (performence wise) between the 32 and CLK55, and for 20k I would be asking for something significantly faster.
You're right considering the E55! Although it's another 10k the performence are greatly improved, and it has 4 doors.
The CLK is more of a status/fashion statement while the E sedan really gives you what u pay for.
There isn't such a big difference (performence wise) between the 32 and CLK55, and for 20k I would be asking for something significantly faster.
You're right considering the E55! Although it's another 10k the performence are greatly improved, and it has 4 doors.
The CLK is more of a status/fashion statement while the E sedan really gives you what u pay for.
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The CLK 55 AMG is nice, but with the European summer drawing closer I'm still satisified with my earlier decision to go for the SL 55.
Hardtop with excellent driving response makes this the ultimate machine, other brands not withstanding.
Hardtop with excellent driving response makes this the ultimate machine, other brands not withstanding.
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Originally posted by LAMAY123
Loaded rich??? I wish, but not in my dictionary.
In Taiwan, all MBs cost double than what we are paying here in U.S. too.
Loaded rich??? I wish, but not in my dictionary.
In Taiwan, all MBs cost double than what we are paying here in U.S. too.
This is true, the newest price for CLK320 in Taiwan is around USD$98,000.
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Originally posted by Alexyu
This is true, the newest price for CLK320 in Taiwan is around USD$98,000.
This is true, the newest price for CLK320 in Taiwan is around USD$98,000.
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Originally posted by C32Andy
isn't the price for a C32 in Taiwan is somewhere around $3 milliion Taiwan dollar right??
isn't the price for a C32 in Taiwan is somewhere around $3 milliion Taiwan dollar right??
that's the old price, C32 produced on April quoted $3.35 million, which is around USD$95,000.
