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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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S55 or S600?

(For those of you who have read my post in the CL55 forum: I know this is the same post, but it applies.)I am in the middle of ordering several new cars, and I am having a tough time deciding between 600 models and the 55 models. Which car would you pick? The 55 with a nice roar and less luxurious interior? Or the 600 with a fine interior and a subtle roar?
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Depends on what your likes and needs are. I prefer the more sporty 55's. Only on the 55's do you get all the AMG goodies such as AMG bigger brakes/rotors, AMG sport seats, AMG modified speedshift transmission, steering wheel shift buttons, thicker steering wheel, AMG exhaust, AMG speedo, AMG modified ABC suspension, etc.

As far as speed, the 55 and 600 are pretty damn close. It just seems that the 55's are a better value and also hold their value far better.

The only benefits of the 600 are a little more wood and a little more leather inside. Also an alcantara roof liner. The V12, while an amazing engine still doesn't come out leaps and bounds ahead vs the V8 Kompressed engine. However, if a V12 is what you want, there is only one answer, the 600.
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