should i buy a 07 E550 sport, or 04/05 E55 AMG?
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should i buy a 07 E550 sport, or 04/05 E55 AMG?
i think i can get either one for about the same price. which would you choose? E55 is faster but let's get real, i'd be lucky to utilize 30% of it's capabilities in my everyday driving. what about reliability, maintenance, etc? thoughts?
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The 07 E550 is a fast very well made car. Previous years were not so well executed. Go for the 07 if it has what you want in it... an awesome drive and a very dependable well executed car! I couldn't say that for my '04 E 500!
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E550 for sure. MB got rid of some of the 03-06 quirks for 07. They got rid of SBC braking, and the stupid annoying chime for keyless go. Plus, 389 HP is plenty for the more modern E, and you can get some cool interior color combos. Go for it!!!
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For a primary daily driver the 550 hands down.
For second/weekend car E55 AMG.
I saw a lease deal on the 550 that was too good to be true, if I run across it again I'll post it here. Cheaper than buying, and buying is all you can do with the E55.
One other word of advise, don't drive an E55K before making the decision, that would skew the process.
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For a primary daily driver the 550 hands down.
For second/weekend car E55 AMG.
I saw a lease deal on the 550 that was too good to be true, if I run across it again I'll post it here. Cheaper than buying, and buying is all you can do with the E55.
One other word of advise, don't drive an E55K before making the decision, that would skew the process.
For a primary daily driver the 550 hands down.
For second/weekend car E55 AMG.
I saw a lease deal on the 550 that was too good to be true, if I run across it again I'll post it here. Cheaper than buying, and buying is all you can do with the E55.
One other word of advise, don't drive an E55K before making the decision, that would skew the process.
hey yacht master, interesting that you wouldnt drive the E55 daily. my 01 E55 is a very good DD. is it the suspension?
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things. To sum it up my point of view is one of preservation, self preservation, license preservation, vehicle preservation. BTW the 30%, you do end up using it.
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I'd have to go with the E55. The E550 is more sensible, but that's not what would drive the decision for me - while the E550 is very quick, I just couldn't pass up the chance to own a blown E55, the LS6 Chevelle (or 426 street Hemi if you prefer) of E classes. The glorious overkill of the E55 is too good to pass up.
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I love my 550, it is very fast, but at the same time comfortable and reliable. IMHO it is the best all around car. In shear speed the e55 will certainly beat it, but for my needs a low 13 second car is good enough for everyday use especially with the lease deals they are giving not mention the warranty.
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there is no good answer to this question. Its whatever you desire. one car is quicker, one car has a warantee. its your call. I say get a diesel, with a kleemann! haha
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I'd say since your already in an AMG car stick with it, Your 2001 E55 is pretty fast so just remember that the E550 wont be alot faster, also if you have multiple cars and dont put alot of miles on them the AMG would be a good choice.
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I say wait until next year and then buy my E55 when it comes off lease!
I think it's a fine daily driver. My father-in-law had a W210 AMG. The suspension on mine is much easier to live with. Put it in comfort mode and it's luxo-cruiser smooth. And it works fine in the snow as long as you get winter tires.
I think it's a fine daily driver. My father-in-law had a W210 AMG. The suspension on mine is much easier to live with. Put it in comfort mode and it's luxo-cruiser smooth. And it works fine in the snow as long as you get winter tires.
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Go drive an E55. I encourage you to. Wait, you HAVE TO DRIVE THE E55.
Trust me you wont go back to the E550. Go for an 04 E55 as many of the quirks have been worked out, plus it had a lot of options available that year.
Trust me you wont go back to the E550. Go for an 04 E55 as many of the quirks have been worked out, plus it had a lot of options available that year.
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I say wait until next year and then buy my E55 when it comes off lease!
I think it's a fine daily driver. My father-in-law had a W210 AMG. The suspension on mine is much easier to live with. Put it in comfort mode and it's luxo-cruiser smooth. And it works fine in the snow as long as you get winter tires.
I think it's a fine daily driver. My father-in-law had a W210 AMG. The suspension on mine is much easier to live with. Put it in comfort mode and it's luxo-cruiser smooth. And it works fine in the snow as long as you get winter tires.
what's the residual? doesn't MB USA set ridiculous residual prices, outrageously higher than real world value..? thanks!
and what are you getting next??
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I think the E55 is a great car. I'm actually toying with the idea of getting one for our daily driver in about 6-8 months. It drives fine in daily traffic, but it's a beast when you're on it. The reliability of the E55 won't be as good as the E550 and the 550 will have a warranty. But, it's an E55 and that says it all. You have to decide what type of driving you do. By the looks of it, spirited driving is a big consideration and the 55 will put a smile on your face when you're on the gas. The E55 will be less money and you can find a good used '04 will low miles and in good shape for about $55k.
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Next? No idea but the M3 vert looks interesting. Drove a 911 and didn't like it. Maybe I'm not manly enough?
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you are coming up on the end of the model run for this E series.... the 550 might take the bigger hit on resale... at least with the AMG.. someone else already took that one in the butt for ya! plus.. in the end.. it will prove to a more interesting car ... the standard E can be rather pedestrian (at least in this neck of the woods)
