W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

2000+ E55 or C32 Which one?

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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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2000+ E55 or C32 Which one?

I know some of you used to own or maybe still own C32, Since I can afford the new E55 AMG I am looking at 2000+ E55 or C32 AMG.

Which one???

In another hand what are the aftermarket options for brakes?

Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Why bother asking, you know we would all say E55.
If you could afford it, why not get it. very simple choice.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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I have to go with the E55 there, if you must decide between the C32 and the w210 E55. The luxury just didn't come online with the C until the w203 55 amg. I think the w203 c55 is better than both, what I own. But, if you are craving some back seat space, then the w210 e55 is probably where it is at for you.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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One of the reason I am looking at C32 AMG is because still the same design, as the latest C-class since the E55 was already replaced by the new E-class body style.

Originally Posted by rguy
I have to go with the E55 there, if you must decide between the C32 and the w210 E55. The luxury just didn't come online with the C until the w203 55 amg. I think the w203 c55 is better than both, what I own. But, if you are craving some back seat space, then the w210 e55 is probably where it is at for you.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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One of the reason I am looking at C32 AMG is because still the same design, as the latest C-class since the E55 was already replaced by the new E-class body style.
I may be wrong but I but I drove a C32 the same day the I bought my C55 and the 2005 C55 has a different body style, particularly the front of the car. Personally I think the styling of the C55 is very cool. I also thought the C55 definately handled better than the C32, and had more get up and go for sure.

I know you're thinking about the E55, just like I am, but you may want to include the 2005 C55 in your thoughts. Especially if you would consider any mods. That's just my two cents.......
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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yes the front of the car is different. Just for your infomation, the front of the C class is larger than other C models to house the big V8 engine.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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i do the c 32 (i owned) versus the dated 210 styling just on looks alone. if you want to spend 40k or so for a back seat buy an srt8 300 at 425hp, more than both.
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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everything for the C32 is the same as the w203, it is the c55 that has the different clk-style front clip.
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