E550 COUPE vs e92 m3
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E550 COUPE vs e92 m3
Hey guys im new here and i love mercedes lol. i currenlty own a 2008c300 and two classic 71 3.5 280se that i will soon post pics of. i am a young guy 19 and i was going to lease the e550 at 64k almost fully loaded 20k down and 600 a month for 2 years. my question is sense the e92 m3 is in same price range which one is better. i know that e550 is pure luxury and its very quick for a heavy car but is it worth the money
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That's an interesting comparison. What are you looking for? A high-revving, very quick, sportier car, or a low-down torque, not as quick, but still fast, luxurious cruiser? What aspects of a car are more important to you? If anything, take both on extended test drives and see what makes you happier. If it helps, I've driven the E550 coupe and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Never driven an M3 before though.
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M3 HANDS DOWN. You'll be kicking yourself in a year or two for going with the E Coupe as it'll be as alluring as a ho-hum CLK is now IMO. Also, they're in different levels IMO. One thing you will get from the E over the M though is comfort and serenity. Styling wise I don't even like the Coupe even given its "newness", so I'd personally enjoy looking at the M3 more and for a longer period of time.... And I'm not even a big fan of the newer 3-Series cars.
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i did test drive my friends e92 m3 convertable and it is awsome looking but the interior is so ugly and it has no power at speeds under 40mph. I guess im looking for a good handing car with alot of power and alot of luxury thats wat makes my decsion difficult
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That makes sense. The interior does suck on those. The E Coupe's interior leaves a bit to be desired to me as well as it's more "C-Class" than true "E-Class" IMO, but it's above and beyond the 3'ers most definitely.
Personally it would be a no contest to me, but I'm sure you'll make the decision to what suits you best. My best advice is remember the E-Coupe is brand new, so the allure is high right now, just take into account that in a year or two it will age as it's design will allow it, but it won't be the "new hotness" anymore, per-se.
Personally it would be a no contest to me, but I'm sure you'll make the decision to what suits you best. My best advice is remember the E-Coupe is brand new, so the allure is high right now, just take into account that in a year or two it will age as it's design will allow it, but it won't be the "new hotness" anymore, per-se.
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btw, there is no such thing as a E92 M3 convertible. The E92 is a coupe.
It had no power under 40 mph? What's that supposed to mean?
Use the gears.
The motor has a wide flat torque curve but can make a lot of power (hp) from that. It's a great linear NA motor. The power's up top and you have to have the rpms up there. That's the way it's made. The car is meant to be flogged, and it has great acceleration.
Next time, keep the rpms up and really drive it. If it was a DCT then pop it in manual mode (DCT "comfort" normally starts in 2nd) and use the paddles. Hit the power switch (remaps the throttle.) Although DCT is faster than shifting. But the MT has shorter 1st and 2nd gearing.
btw, the E93 is fat and heavy compared to the coupe and sedan.
You'll get it to move. By driving it correctly. Just use the pedal by your right foot and keep your rpms up
The car is deceptively fast and it's meant to be revved high. And the MB is absolutely a completely different animal altogether. I think you need to reassess your needs here.
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i would prefer a E550 Cabrio... looks great!
but if you need a car for the racetrack you should go with the m3
Bla bla blubb what are you searching in the new E forum?
Every threat is fulled up with your negative comments about the new E-Class.
WE KNOW THAT YOU DONT LIKE THE CAR!
it's okay but please stay in the W211 forum...
but if you need a car for the racetrack you should go with the m3
M3 HANDS DOWN. You'll be kicking yourself in a year or two for going with the E Coupe
Every threat is fulled up with your negative comments about the new E-Class.
WE KNOW THAT YOU DONT LIKE THE CAR!
it's okay but please stay in the W211 forum...
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i would prefer a E550 Cabrio... looks great!
but if you need a car for the racetrack you should go with the m3
Bla bla blubb what are you searching in the new E forum?
Every threat is fulled up with your negative comments about the new E-Class.
WE KNOW THAT YOU DONT LIKE THE CAR!
it's okay but please stay in the W211 forum...
but if you need a car for the racetrack you should go with the m3
Bla bla blubb what are you searching in the new E forum?
Every threat is fulled up with your negative comments about the new E-Class.
WE KNOW THAT YOU DONT LIKE THE CAR!
it's okay but please stay in the W211 forum...
For the record, there are quite a few cars I'd kick myself for buying over the new E-Class as well. Negative or not he asked a question.... I just think not only are these cars in different categories and intended for different purposes, but one gets me all hot and bothered more than the other by a longshot.
.... I'd probably respond the same way (just the other way around) had he asked if he should buy an E92 328i or E550 (or even 350 for that matter) Coupe.
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I'd still go E92>C63
. It's a close one, but I just have a thing for M3 Coupes, really all generations of them. 
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I COMPARED the two because there both in the same price range, And what i meant no power under 40mph is when i step on the gas at 20 -30 it has no power ,it is a 6mt. i love the e550 coupe and the m3. BTW if they made a e63 coupe it would be compared to m3 coupe not the c63.
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I COMPARED the two because there both in the same price range, And what i meant no power under 40mph is when i step on the gas at 20 -30 it has no power ,it is a 6mt. i love the e550 coupe and the m3. BTW if they made a e63 coupe it would be compared to m3 coupe not the c63.
E63=M5
C63=M3
btw, it has "no power" because you don't have the rpms up. It's a linear NA motor. You're used to low end torque (after all, Bi-Turbo-Lover is your name
) and not raw hp. The M3 is fast, trust me. I could run rings around an E550 with it.A Lotus Elise and a Lincoln Navigator are in the same price range too.
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Ya, I don't see the comparison. One is pretty much a street legal race car almost and the other is a big luxurious coupe.
I'd get the M3 in white or blue if it was between the two. But if I had the choice, I'd get a used 650i coupe in white
However, the thing I don't like about the M3 and cars like C63 are the regular maintenance compared to a non M or AMG car. I mean, just the cost of the brake rotors is enough to turn me away from an AMG car. I just don't think it's worth it. The C63 sounds amazing.
An E63 coupe would be like $80+K, you can't compare that to an M3. Ya, the 6 compares with the CL and SL (kind of both since the 6 can be a convertible but has 4 seats).
WAIT!!! I just noticed something. $20K down??? ON A LEASE!!! Um, I put as little down as possible, especially with a lease.
I'd get the M3 in white or blue if it was between the two. But if I had the choice, I'd get a used 650i coupe in white
However, the thing I don't like about the M3 and cars like C63 are the regular maintenance compared to a non M or AMG car. I mean, just the cost of the brake rotors is enough to turn me away from an AMG car. I just don't think it's worth it. The C63 sounds amazing.
An E63 coupe would be like $80+K, you can't compare that to an M3. Ya, the 6 compares with the CL and SL (kind of both since the 6 can be a convertible but has 4 seats).
WAIT!!! I just noticed something. $20K down??? ON A LEASE!!! Um, I put as little down as possible, especially with a lease.
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That has to be the biggest rip-off I've ever heard of? For an E-Coupe? 
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YA man those cars are very rare, One is green with green hubcaps and tan interior, And the other is beeing fully restored Silver with dark blue interior. im new to site i will post pics asap
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Is your cab modified?
My turbo is 600+ HP and I've had E55's with smaller pulleys run almost even on the straights. Granted, I think an E55 handles like a refrigerator but it does sail in a straight line.
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The E55 was ill or I'm not buying. An e55 is a mid 12's car. A C4S cab is mid 13's.
Is your cab modified?
My turbo is 600+ HP and I've had E55's with smaller pulleys run almost even on the straights. Granted, I think an E55 handles like a refrigerator but it does sail in a straight line.
Is your cab modified?
My turbo is 600+ HP and I've had E55's with smaller pulleys run almost even on the straights. Granted, I think an E55 handles like a refrigerator but it does sail in a straight line.
And the C4S Cabriolet is the heaviest of all the 997s (and slower than the C2S and C4S coupes.)
dmoney88, I was joking around stereotyping C4S Cab owners since you elected to stereotype M3 drivers.
Around here (Los Angeles) drivers of C4S Cabs (esp with Tiptronic and in Ruby Red or Aqua Blue Metallic over Sand Beige leather) are commonly producers of TV reality shows and Porsche poseurs.
Real men drive C2S coupes or Turbos or GT3s
Anyway, it's only a stereotype. Just like the "M3 is kind of a kid's car" thing you brought up. "The C4S Cab is kind of a ________ car."
fwiw, I own a 993.
