Simon P

Hi all, I currently have an E46 330Ci and I'm interested in selling it so I can get something with more power, but keeping the luxury and looks. I'm thinking either a C32, a W210 E55, a W211 E500 or even a Merc CLK500 or CLK55, an Audi S4 B6 or BMW E34 M3. I've noticed that most M3's have most likely been thrashed and are a little older looking. The W210 E55 also looks its age, but I drove one and it feels and goes great! Want a car that is also reliable and not expensive with problems. The C32 looks more modern but I'm not sure, as It's supercharged if it will likely cost me a fortune in repairs etc. I was told by a Mercedes dealership that the supercharger alone costs $15,000. Can people please advice me on the cars I have mentioned including reliability. Also if I went for the CLK500 or W211 E500, if there any performance improvements that can be done such as ECU re-mapping that won't cost a fortune. I won't have much $ after I sell my BMW 330ci so that's why I have mentioned the cars that aren't from AMG.
Your advice will be much appreciated.
Cheers!

Simon P

GOT SOME GREAT INFO HERE:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...-e500-clk.html.

Looks like either a W210 E55, C32 or if I can find a decent one, M3 E36

roguewrester

Love my W210 E55. 140K plus miles and still drives like a dream.

Simon P

Roguewrester): I checked out your car! Very nice! I actually like the look of the pre-2000 model (your car) better than post 2000 model. The side skirts are more slick, smooth, flush looking! Cant decide if I should go for the pre or post 2000. The post 2000 models have more functions / equipment but its just the side skirts that I dont like in the 2000-2002 models.

C_DirtyTwo

Love my C32, but my brother had a w210 E55 and those are sick! Mafia looking and sleeper with tons of torque. I'd say E55

roguewrester

Thanks Simon.

Simon P

C Dirty Two): Is that your car? Very nice! Love the silver with black rims. Why do you recommend the E55? I have heard that they are very reliable. But the c32 looks more modern and it has more potential for power mods. Heard the E55 is more reliable than the C32. But was told that the only things that can go wrong with a c32 is: supercharger clutch bearings and crank position sensor which I've been told are cheap.