S-Class (W221) 2007-2013: S 320 CDI, S 350, S 450, S 500, S 550, S 420 CDI, S 600

2005 E55 AMG or 2006 S600 AMG Sport

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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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2005 E55 AMG or 2006 S600 AMG Sport

I can't decide on which car I want to puchase, both are fully loaded. I love to go fast and also like a great handling car. I'm concerned with maintenance, reliability and resale value.. What do you guys think?
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2 different cars. AMG is all performance compared to the S600 is more on the luxury side. The S600 also have enough power for you to go fast in.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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S600! There is NOTHING as smooth and as powerful as a Merc V12...even Ferraris small displacement 12s....But the E is most likley a far sportier car (even though Ive never driven an E AMG)
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From your description the E55 is a no brainer. The S600 may handle great for a big car but it's still a big car. Maintainance on the S600 will be mind boggling expensive. Thats why you can buy that car so cheaply.

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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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MBNUT1 Great advice! I'm thinking the same thing, plus with all the bolt ons for ther e55 I should be able to make it real nasty
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