Instead of buying a new E55....
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Instead of buying a new E55....
There is no question about the new E55 is an awesome car, class by its own like the next-gen M5 and RS6. However being at near $90,000 (with options and possible mark-up), those of us mere mortals who doesn't have a $100 million Swiss bank account begin to wonder if it's really worth that much money and indefinite waiting period. Don't get me wrong. I know how special the new E55 is and it's probably worth every penny but I just hate the waiting! And my dealer doesn't even know when it will be available.
The new E500 with sport package is, in my opinion, can offer 90% of what E55 has. I know it's 1.5 sec slower to 60mph but 6.0sec is still damn quick. I test drove on last weekend and it's an incredible car with speed and look. And the important thing is that you can buy one right now (almost) at $60K. Another bonus is that you CAN get the panoramic roof with E500, which is not offered with E55. With the $30K or so leftover money, you can buy a decent sporty car for real fun driving or just keep it in bank. I know E55 is faster than most other sport car but let's not kid here, it's no sport car and who is going to push a $90K and 4000lb sedan to the limit? Not me. For the money saved, I might rather get a $30K sport car for real weekend driving and use it for pure fun car. If you crash it, you only lose $30K. The new Z could be it or new Subaru STi with 320hp.
Just a thought....
The new E500 with sport package is, in my opinion, can offer 90% of what E55 has. I know it's 1.5 sec slower to 60mph but 6.0sec is still damn quick. I test drove on last weekend and it's an incredible car with speed and look. And the important thing is that you can buy one right now (almost) at $60K. Another bonus is that you CAN get the panoramic roof with E500, which is not offered with E55. With the $30K or so leftover money, you can buy a decent sporty car for real fun driving or just keep it in bank. I know E55 is faster than most other sport car but let's not kid here, it's no sport car and who is going to push a $90K and 4000lb sedan to the limit? Not me. For the money saved, I might rather get a $30K sport car for real weekend driving and use it for pure fun car. If you crash it, you only lose $30K. The new Z could be it or new Subaru STi with 320hp.
Just a thought....
