2000UZJ

I also need it sold by Monday. I am leasing a new car...it's been a true pleasure being a member on here. I can't get to where I want to be with this car. Going to lease a car for 3 years and move up to a new AMG after it's all said and done.

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...tite-grey.html

Dublinoh

No reason to be a stranger. Your know how won't go away with the E55, so hoping you will continue to confuse and offend (and inform).

2000UZJ

I'll still visit. The end goal is a 2012+ E63. I can't do it with this car...it's too addicting to mod

shardul

iTrader: (1)

I may have a customer who is interested. Is the title clean and paid off or is there a lien on it?

2000UZJ

PM Sent.

XSTAR

Good luck on the sale and getting into the E63

2000UZJ

Thanks! I'm debating between 3 cars. One is a no brainier, a 2016 Optima SX-L. White with the dark red interior ($). The second is a 2016 STI Limited ($$) or a Focus RS ($$$). I'm leaning towards the KIA. It's a 180 degree flip but the maintenance is cheap and so is the lease. I'll be able to step into a 63 bi-turbo after that or keep it as a a DD and get a c63 Coupe.

TBD....

BenzHawaii

Good luck with making a sale. You have some nice mods!

2000UZJ

Sold...

Here is the new car...

XSTAR

That was quick!

DVC

Nick- I was gonna say something about revoking your Man Card, but then saw the rest of your stable...you're safe

2000UZJ

I needed something that got 30MPG. In 3 years I'll hop into a C63 and do a Weistec build on it. I had to get rid of the E55 to build funds for my next build. This will also allow me to build a dedicated track car!

I work for Kia/Mobis so buying a KIA was such a good deal. It stung a little but oh well...ill get back into AMG's soon enough and have a bigger and better one!

DVC

I hear you there. Rode to lunch in a co-worker's new Kia and was surprised how nice it was!

2000UZJ

This one will pretty much drive itself...it's a fun little car.

coolchuck

Man, that sold quick. Sorry to see it go but I can appreciate you working your plan towards the 63!

Max.H

That's the ticket KIA Optima are nice and a very good value for a euro styled car in and out. KIA has come a very long way. The head of AUDI left Germany and works in Seoul for KIA and is doing an amazing job with the Korean brand.

thtguy

How are the ventilated seats on that Kia? I need to do the fan mod on my E55 so they acctually do something

2000UZJ

They are so cold I thought I pee'd my pants. They work fabulous, I've never had to turn off a AC seat before, these freeze you

Toadster

getting it tuned?

http://www.k5optimastore.com/products/utune

2000UZJ

Nope. It's not going to get tuned

The Pro's of this car

Amazing headlights - Active Curve and Dynamic High Beam Assist
The Leather - It's the softest Nappa leather I have ever felt, the color is also amazing
Surround View Monitors - It makes parking and parallel parking actually fun, I look forward to challenging parking situations now
Air Conditioning and Air Conditioned Seating - Everything is so cold within minutes I am turning everything back off since I'm -400*F. A issue I never had with the E55
Cup Holders - It can hold a beverage larger than 6fl.oz
The Ability to drive it self in low speed stop and go traffic
The headunit is the best system I've ever used, paired with their Harmon Kardon it sounds amazing.
A 10 Year 100,000 mile warranty...

Cons:
Not a whole lot of power, it does produce a nice 260lb.tq on the low end so it's pretty quick in the city streets. It's not too exciting on the highway but what else do you expect from a Kia.
FWD = one tire fire

Kia...too bad it's a Kia

Toadster

a tune adds 35-40 WHP that's substantial in that car

my wife had an older Kia Optima - thing ran like a top for years, best warranty ever - I think you made a great purchase...

just don't put an AMG badge on it