Which car should i get c55 or e500
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2008 E350
Originally Posted by Noltonr
The title says it all. this car will be a daily driver and they are a bout the same price 
I guess it would depend on what you need. To me, the main difference is size . Do you need a small racecar (C) or a larger cruise car (E). Personally, I own a C Class but really lust after an E Class. The C is just too small for me. The E seems just about the right size for a car. But that's my personal opinion.
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05 C55 AMG, Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 04
They are quite different, C55 is a harsher ride, sport seats, sports suspension..etc. BUT a lot more fun, acceleraton is just breathtaking.
I, personally, much prefer the C55. Just depends on what qualities you look for in a daily driver. The E 500 is a much more leisurely car.
I, personally, much prefer the C55. Just depends on what qualities you look for in a daily driver. The E 500 is a much more leisurely car.
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03 CLK55
I would get the C55, no question...
If for no other reason than having the satisfaction of knowing that you have the top of the line version of its class. I've always felt that it's better to have the AMG version of a "lesser" car, than having the "mid-level" version of the higher model. I know that if I had an E500, I would always be thinking about the E55. But if I had the C55, there aren't any other C-class models to covet or be envious of...
Aside from that, I'd rather have a C55 simply for it's performance, and I think that it's a damn fine car. With all due respect to our C-class owners, there is a world of difference between the C55 and the four cylinder variations, although all are nice cars...
I'd get the C55!!
Best regards,
Matt
Aside from that, I'd rather have a C55 simply for it's performance, and I think that it's a damn fine car. With all due respect to our C-class owners, there is a world of difference between the C55 and the four cylinder variations, although all are nice cars...
I'd get the C55!!
Best regards,
Matt
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The big factor here in room in the cabin. Do you need more room in the back & trunk? If yes, go E500. However, the performance aspects of the C55 make it my choice between the two (because I'm not too worried about room).
When I had a C32, I wished I would have bought an E55. But, between the two, C55 is my choice.
When I had a C32, I wished I would have bought an E55. But, between the two, C55 is my choice.
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Originally Posted by AMG///Merc
If for no other reason than having the satisfaction of knowing that you have the top of the line version of its class. I've always felt that it's better to have the AMG version of a "lesser" car, than having the "mid-level" version of the higher model. I know that if I had an E500, I would always be thinking about the E55. But if I had the C55, there aren't any other C-class models to covet or be envious of...
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03 CLK55
Not exactly...
Originally Posted by revstriker
Wow, talk about basing a decision on pure ego! :p Personally, I'd rather have a car that fit my needs better. If that need was for more room, then the E500 would be the nicer/better car. If that need was power, then the choice would switch to the C55.
I guess I wasn't being articulate enough here. My point was that the AMG versions fit my needs, and I would rather have the AMG version of a "lesser" (Note the quotes here) model, rather than have a non-AMG version of one of the "more prestigous" model. It has absolutely nothing to do with ego, and as a matter of fact, I meant the exact opposite of how you took my post.If I knew I was going to be psycho-analyzed based on only two sentences, I would have taken the time to be more explicit...
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Matt
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03 CLK55
After rereading my post, I realize that it sounds harsher than I intended it to be...
I didn't mean to sound so defensive, as I was really just trying to explain myself better. I like the AMG cars for both their performance and their heritage, rather than for any sort of ego-boost. Noltnor didn't give any details in regards to his thought process about the dilema, so without knowing more about his needs, I just gave my two cents. My apologies for sounding like a *****! 
Best regards,
Matt
Best regards,
Matt
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Originally Posted by AMG///Merc
I guess I wasn't being articulate enough here. My point was that the AMG versions fit my needs, and I would rather have the AMG version of a "lesser" (Note the quotes here) model, rather than have a non-AMG version of one of the "more prestigous" model. It has absolutely nothing to do with ego, and as a matter of fact, I meant the exact opposite of how you took my post.If I knew I was going to be psycho-analyzed based on only two sentences, I would have taken the time to be more explicit...
Originally Posted by AMG///Merc
I didn't mean to sound so defensive, as I was really just trying to explain myself better. I like the AMG cars for both their performance and their heritage, rather than for any sort of ego-boost. Noltnor didn't give any details in regards to his thought process about the dilema, so without knowing more about his needs, I just gave my two cents. My apologies for sounding like a *****!
You are correct, the original poster did not give any details to consider, so it's hard to formulate a true recommendation without knowing more info. What I meant to convey is that I would not look at someone driving an E320 as having "less of a car" than the one driving the C55. If you've got 2 or 3 kids, and you plan on driving them around a bit, then room is definitely a concern (unless you enjoy getting kicked from behind - of course, this could/will still happen in the E ;p).
