Looking forward to get into an AMG
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Looking forward to get into an AMG
have a 08 clk 350, but i am thinking I might replace the GTO with an AMG spec CLK / maybe C or and E.
will probably be CLK55, wanna buy used and not new.
question for all you guys is:
Never test drove one, however, will it be better then my stock GTO or am I gonna loose some power. A daily driver. never gonna track. only performance minded question.
Also wht yr CLK should I be looking forward to.
And do u guys think a C55 AMG would be a better option, i am thinking the E55 would be a bit underpowered being heavy.
But do help me, wanna move into an AMG spec.
thanks
will probably be CLK55, wanna buy used and not new.
question for all you guys is:
Never test drove one, however, will it be better then my stock GTO or am I gonna loose some power. A daily driver. never gonna track. only performance minded question.
Also wht yr CLK should I be looking forward to.
And do u guys think a C55 AMG would be a better option, i am thinking the E55 would be a bit underpowered being heavy.
But do help me, wanna move into an AMG spec.
thanks
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Lots of questions.
W208 CLK55 is lighter than the W209. Handles better. Also older body style is less expansive. The perfomance is exciting to say the least. Certainly equal if not better than GTO.
My wife has a C class. I am 6'2" the C class is a little tight for me. The CLK55 is perfect. The W209 is a little bigger than the W208 so more room inside.
Best advice buy what sings to your heart. I prefer the look and style of my
W208 over the W209.
W208 CLK55 is lighter than the W209. Handles better. Also older body style is less expansive. The perfomance is exciting to say the least. Certainly equal if not better than GTO.
My wife has a C class. I am 6'2" the C class is a little tight for me. The CLK55 is perfect. The W209 is a little bigger than the W208 so more room inside.
Best advice buy what sings to your heart. I prefer the look and style of my
W208 over the W209.
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have a 08 clk 350, but i am thinking I might replace the GTO with an AMG spec CLK / maybe C or and E.
will probably be CLK55, wanna buy used and not new.
question for all you guys is:
Never test drove one, however, will it be better then my stock GTO or am I gonna loose some power. A daily driver. never gonna track. only performance minded question.
Also wht yr CLK should I be looking forward to.
And do u guys think a C55 AMG would be a better option, i am thinking the E55 would be a bit underpowered being heavy.
But do help me, wanna move into an AMG spec.
thanks
will probably be CLK55, wanna buy used and not new.
question for all you guys is:
Never test drove one, however, will it be better then my stock GTO or am I gonna loose some power. A daily driver. never gonna track. only performance minded question.
Also wht yr CLK should I be looking forward to.
And do u guys think a C55 AMG would be a better option, i am thinking the E55 would be a bit underpowered being heavy.
But do help me, wanna move into an AMG spec.
thanks
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I raced a new gto from a dig with a spare on the passenger side rear and won to 80mph by a full car length. The GTO had an exhaust and an intake, my car is bone stock. I drive an 01 CLK55.
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W209 has a better look in my opinion, ie: pillarless look, headlights...power betw. the 208's n 209's is right there with eachother...i'd definitely take an E55 over both in the long run...all 3 will be a sure upgrade from the GTO...go E55 if u can. good luck!
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If it helps any, the last time that I was at the track, I beat a new GTO by .2 in the 1/4 mile. That wasn't my best run of the night either.
The E55 is definantely not underpowered. It only weighs 200-300 lbs more than the CLK55 if I remember correctly. It is the fastest of the cars that you've mentioned. Also it comes with a supercharged engine, so its very easy to make it even faster...
The E55 is definantely not underpowered. It only weighs 200-300 lbs more than the CLK55 if I remember correctly. It is the fastest of the cars that you've mentioned. Also it comes with a supercharged engine, so its very easy to make it even faster...
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Lots of questions.
W208 CLK55 is lighter than the W209. Handles better. Also older body style is less expansive. The perfomance is exciting to say the least. Certainly equal if not better than GTO.
My wife has a C class. I am 6'2" the C class is a little tight for me. The CLK55 is perfect. The W209 is a little bigger than the W208 so more room inside.
Best advice buy what sings to your heart. I prefer the look and style of my
W208 over the W209.
W208 CLK55 is lighter than the W209. Handles better. Also older body style is less expansive. The perfomance is exciting to say the least. Certainly equal if not better than GTO.
My wife has a C class. I am 6'2" the C class is a little tight for me. The CLK55 is perfect. The W209 is a little bigger than the W208 so more room inside.
Best advice buy what sings to your heart. I prefer the look and style of my
W208 over the W209.
I am more inclined towards the newer body style. With maybe a 30K miles. like some of them listed in the classifieds.
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thats why i have the LS2
E55 is another closely monitored option, but i am likely to stick to C55 id I go the sedan route. Unless I get an the newer E55 within my range.
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It sure is faster at the top end and i am guessing pretty
but then the transmission is so much better then GTO's. The GTO will loose in the top end.
I have raced a couple of E55s. So I understand where I stand.
Dont really wanna compare the two.
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I wont blame u or BS anyone
So u know from the dig, its busy shredding tires, carving tarmac, doin its thing, while ur AMG massaged transmission keeps u in the healthy powerband. lol.
Theres a reason why there asking price was 34K and CLK 55 AMGs was 60K.
And also why I pid 25K for mine (brand new) and u paid close to $65K maybe.
But yeah put 10K into slight LS2 upgrades and rubber or maybe a bit more and kiss the warranty good bye and u'll see the LS2 pushing the dear mother earth backwards.
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sick car
dblnickl i like ur ride man... i just forgot wat was goin on....
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4243 lbs 03 E55 AMG
If it helps any, the last time that I was at the track, I beat a new GTO by .2 in the 1/4 mile. That wasn't my best run of the night either.
The E55 is definantely not underpowered. It only weighs 200-300 lbs more than the CLK55 if I remember correctly. It is the fastest of the cars that you've mentioned. Also it comes with a supercharged engine, so its very easy to make it even faster...
The E55 is definantely not underpowered. It only weighs 200-300 lbs more than the CLK55 if I remember correctly. It is the fastest of the cars that you've mentioned. Also it comes with a supercharged engine, so its very easy to make it even faster...
CLK55 was listed at at a much lower 3600 something.
guys I am not comparing the GTO with any of the AMGs. I could always spend some $ and get done with the HP and lb-ft and mph stuff.
I am planning to replace it with one of those.
I think I have to go test drive one.
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are you sure the W209 is 3900lbs? that seems a bit heavier than i remember. i need to do some research. i looked at the GTO because i am one of the few that also liked the body style. with the right wheels that car can really look good. but i love german cars and have owned a german car for the last 10 years. this is my first MB and first AMG. i have not been disappointed. 
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Sorry my memory failed me a little. Empty weight is around 3700+ close to 3800lbs. You put fuel and person in it it is close to 4000lbs. I was shocked when I looked into one, how heavy it realy is. I was thinking of building a dedicated track car out of a high mileage W209 CLK55. I was going to have to put it on a serious diet. Mayby still do it some day just for s***s and giggles!
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First Amg
are you sure the W209 is 3900lbs? that seems a bit heavier than i remember. i need to do some research. i looked at the GTO because i am one of the few that also liked the body style. with the right wheels that car can really look good. but i love german cars and have owned a german car for the last 10 years. this is my first MB and first AMG. i have not been disappointed.
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E55 AMG + Mustang GT
have a 08 clk 350, but i am thinking I might replace the GTO with an AMG spec CLK / maybe C or and E.
will probably be CLK55, wanna buy used and not new.
question for all you guys is:
Never test drove one, however, will it be better then my stock GTO or am I gonna loose some power. A daily driver. never gonna track. only performance minded question.
Also wht yr CLK should I be looking forward to.
And do u guys think a C55 AMG would be a better option, i am thinking the E55 would be a bit underpowered being heavy.
But do help me, wanna move into an AMG spec.
thanks
will probably be CLK55, wanna buy used and not new.
question for all you guys is:
Never test drove one, however, will it be better then my stock GTO or am I gonna loose some power. A daily driver. never gonna track. only performance minded question.
Also wht yr CLK should I be looking forward to.
And do u guys think a C55 AMG would be a better option, i am thinking the E55 would be a bit underpowered being heavy.
But do help me, wanna move into an AMG spec.
thanks
like 500lbs mor ethan the GTO with 70HP more.
CLK55 was listed at at a much lower 3600 something.
guys I am not comparing the GTO with any of the AMGs. I could always spend some $ and get done with the HP and lb-ft and mph stuff.
I am planning to replace it with one of those.
I think I have to go test drive one.
CLK55 was listed at at a much lower 3600 something.
guys I am not comparing the GTO with any of the AMGs. I could always spend some $ and get done with the HP and lb-ft and mph stuff.
I am planning to replace it with one of those.
I think I have to go test drive one.
Regarding your original post about the C55, I personally feel that the C55 is a a bit small inside. Depends on how big you are I guess. I've checked the C before I bought the CLK55, and I feel like I have more space in the driver and passenger seat in the CLK than in the C class.
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I think you'd have a lot of fun in the E55 - cheap to buy now, get it Starmark'd for two/three years (depends how long u plan to own it).
Take the badges off and just about nobody (but car freaks) will be able to tell the difference between that and their parents/grandparents' E320. OK - maybe it's a lot louder...
I drove my friend's E55 and I felt like a little kid.. the torque is just amusing.
Take the badges off and just about nobody (but car freaks) will be able to tell the difference between that and their parents/grandparents' E320. OK - maybe it's a lot louder...
I drove my friend's E55 and I felt like a little kid.. the torque is just amusing.
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Can't go wrong with an E55. GTOs (Goats) are nothing to an E55...I've smoked a few myself and it was NEVER close. I am sure a modded GTO (SC/Turbo) would be a different story.
