550 vs 550
02-11-2013, 09:09 AM
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You must have some ODD people around your area. Out of the zillions of E-Classes on the roads, driven by middle aged Joe/Jane's, I don't think I've ever heard of anyone even nearly considering them "cars to rev up on/race", nor have I ever had anyone try and race any of my E's, all of which were modded to look more aggressive than the average E-Class to boot.
Just the thought of seeing upright, stately, mature looking non-AMG E-Classes stoplight racing, or getting revved on, is humorous to me.
Just the thought of seeing upright, stately, mature looking non-AMG E-Classes stoplight racing, or getting revved on, is humorous to me.
That's because you've never driven an E550 coupe. Its a beast stock (no AMG needed IMO). In two years I had it, I had many occasions to prove it. BTW, how many cars out there can take on AMGs to even attempt to race them?
02-11-2013, 09:53 AM
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I can't imagine anyone looking to race an E350 unless it was heavily modded: Lowered with aggressive wheels, tints, AMB badges, etc.
Oh, and if anyone actually modded an E350 like they are probably looking for stop light frivolity.
02-11-2013, 10:10 AM
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Almost everyone wants to race MB cars?
I can't imagine anyone looking to race an E350 unless it was heavily modded: Lowered with aggressive wheels, tints, AMB badges, etc.
Oh, and if anyone actually modded an E350 like they are probably looking for stop light frivolity.
I can't imagine anyone looking to race an E350 unless it was heavily modded: Lowered with aggressive wheels, tints, AMB badges, etc.
Oh, and if anyone actually modded an E350 like they are probably looking for stop light frivolity.
anyone know the max stats for it?
550 is fast, but damn, to get into the speed you really need to step on the petal........and a lot of lag too......but whatever, I knew I wanted a V8 when I was shopping back in 2010.......and it was the best to me out of the V8 choices
02-11-2013, 10:44 AM
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wonder what the most would be from the 350.....
anyone know the max stats for it?
550 is fast, but damn, to get into the speed you really need to step on the petal........and a lot of lag too......but whatever, I knew I wanted a V8 when I was shopping back in 2010.......and it was the best to me out of the V8 choices
anyone know the max stats for it?
550 is fast, but damn, to get into the speed you really need to step on the petal........and a lot of lag too......but whatever, I knew I wanted a V8 when I was shopping back in 2010.......and it was the best to me out of the V8 choices
02-11-2013, 12:48 PM
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I still wonder a what a tuned 350 could do........even though that would be a waste of something.........
02-11-2013, 02:57 PM
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The E350 would be difficult to get much of a HP gain with a simple tune because it is not turbo.
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02-11-2013, 03:05 PM
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Aren't the newer ones twin turbo? If so, I am sure somebodys (aftermarket company) out there to turn up the wick and get that thing to move, a little. The older engine with 268hp is a lost cause.
02-11-2013, 06:04 PM
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02-11-2013, 08:48 PM
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(not defending Arrie, a lot what he says elsewhere I do not agree with), but...
That's because you've never driven an E550 coupe. Its a beast stock (no AMG needed IMO). In two years I had it, I had many occasions to prove it. BTW, how many cars out there can take on AMGs to even attempt to race them?
That's because you've never driven an E550 coupe. Its a beast stock (no AMG needed IMO). In two years I had it, I had many occasions to prove it. BTW, how many cars out there can take on AMGs to even attempt to race them?
An E550 Coupe is indeed a beast. A big V8 with that power in a C-Class chassis/sized 2 door is just beastly. In reality, power to weight wise I'm sure the new TT V8 in it would be good enough to warrant them slapping an "AMG" badge on it.
02-11-2013, 11:30 PM
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(not defending Arrie, a lot what he says elsewhere I do not agree with), but...
That's because you've never driven an E550 coupe. Its a beast stock (no AMG needed IMO). In two years I had it, I had many occasions to prove it. BTW, how many cars out there can take on AMGs to even attempt to race them?
That's because you've never driven an E550 coupe. Its a beast stock (no AMG needed IMO). In two years I had it, I had many occasions to prove it. BTW, how many cars out there can take on AMGs to even attempt to race them?
I am searching high and low for a 2012 E550 sedan with the right options.
02-13-2013, 07:27 PM
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As much as i love MB,I envy all the features in the new BMW's. i really like how they put little camera's in the front fenders so you can see out ahead without pulling your car out to foreword, and DAT 6 series.................pure mo fuggin sex! As much as i hate to say it ,MB is falling behind on their tech and design on their new cars. in-fact,i have the perfect example, the 2014 E Class, HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE step backwards.
