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Old 06-17-2005, 12:28 AM
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Which AMG car is a keeper?

Ok i'm an ex E55 owner, I'm going to shop for another 55 series, modding it and keeping it for at least 5 years or more... what do you think is the model to keep?

1. SL55
2. CLS55
3. E55
4. CL600

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as a primary car=E55 or S55
as a secondary car- SL55/600

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Originally Posted by BoBcanada
Ok i'm an ex E55 owner, I'm going to shop for another 55 series, modding it and keeping it for at least 5 years or more... what do you think is the model to keep?

1. SL55
2. CLS55
3. E55
4. CL600
I would think that the CLS55 would be the best to keep for 5+ years... Its a brand new model. The SL and CL both have styling changes coming up in 07... or at least I think.
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Btw that would be second car.... I really like SL's Even if the changes come it will still be an SL, still love old SLs too...
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Don't forget the CLK 55. The gentleman's answer to a Porsche.
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^^^ I second that. Perfectly worded...
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I LOVE the Sl just because you can have a nice coupe be a hardtop or even a full on convert. No ragtop, and that I like the most. The CLS is just absolutely stunning, and totally ahead of its time for styling so if you like a new look that will take some time to age, then the CLS. To me a CL is just nice to take out for that trip to starbucks on PCH with no b pillars obstructing your view of the ocean.

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Don't forget the CLK 55. The gentleman's answer to a Porsche.

Well put.
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Originally Posted by BoBcanada
Ok i'm an ex E55 owner, I'm going to shop for another 55 series, modding it and keeping it for at least 5 years or more... what do you think is the model to keep?

1. SL55
2. CLS55
3. E55
4. CL600
SL55 or E55 for me.
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05 C55, BMWX 3.0, Subaru Forester (Shaggin Wagon)
Frankly, all AMG's are keepers. They are AMG's and makes them a cut above. Whether its the C55 or a S65 they are all a cut above the rest!
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The CLK DTM!!!!! That is a keeper! But from the selection, I would def get the CLS55.
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I vote for a C43 with the 5.4L motor... (can ya guess why?) The way MB should have produced it originally, and would have if they didn't have to always feel compelled to keep the C in the E's shadow...

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Don't forget the CLK 55. The gentleman's answer to a Porsche.
MB's answer to the no longer produced 928...
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2005 G55. Last year it will be made. W463 being retired. Destined to be a classic.

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It's to bad they didn't make a more utility version of the G-55 instead of the trying to focus on luxury. They were really a premium off road vehicle
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Get the Cialis! Uh, I mean CLS55.
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I say, the CL600 or the SL55.

They have classy styling that will surely be missed on the next redesign.
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