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09-04-2005, 10:43 PM
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Hi All,
My wife and I just picked up a CPO 2004 E500 wagon. It replaces a BMW 540iT that was recently totaled.
We looked at 3 cars: An Audi S6, Volvo V70R, and the MB which won out (requirements were a wagon, 300 or more hp, AWD, and under factory warentee). This is the first MB I have ever owned so I am new to the marque.
First impressions: There were a couple of things I liked better in the BMW: Better suspension, the BMW was better planted (could be tires...) - the BMW had the sport package, a few ergonomic things - stearing wheel... The MB has AWD which is a BIG plus - the BMW is usless in the winters out here. They both have great engines, and not so good gas milage...
I am new to these boards so I may find some answers when I finish searching, but what can I do with the suspension that will tighten things up a bit? how about the suspension in the E55 AMG - and good bolt on bits there?
TIA
Ray
My wife and I just picked up a CPO 2004 E500 wagon. It replaces a BMW 540iT that was recently totaled.
We looked at 3 cars: An Audi S6, Volvo V70R, and the MB which won out (requirements were a wagon, 300 or more hp, AWD, and under factory warentee). This is the first MB I have ever owned so I am new to the marque.
First impressions: There were a couple of things I liked better in the BMW: Better suspension, the BMW was better planted (could be tires...) - the BMW had the sport package, a few ergonomic things - stearing wheel... The MB has AWD which is a BIG plus - the BMW is usless in the winters out here. They both have great engines, and not so good gas milage...
I am new to these boards so I may find some answers when I finish searching, but what can I do with the suspension that will tighten things up a bit? how about the suspension in the E55 AMG - and good bolt on bits there?
TIA
Ray
Last edited by rbahr; 09-04-2005 at 10:45 PM.
Sorry bro.
09-04-2005, 10:47 PM
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Dang, on account of I want to be able to drive the car in snow, means I can't get the car lower? :-)
Oh well...
Oh well...
09-04-2005, 11:04 PM
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I am thinking more from a handling perspective...
Ray
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Have you tried larger diameter wheels? The thing about 4Matic is although you *can* run staggered, it's not suggested.
