CrazyINP

Well,
Here is my dilema:
All of the cars are 2002 (well I don't have money for new one)
so I am looking at the C32 AMG, E55 AMG or M3 which one would you get???

Here is my opionion:
C32 AMG - supercharger I can get chip and tuned a little latest body style
E55 AMG - I still love the E-class style well I don't have money for the new one.
M3 - latest body style stick, so more fun to drive a little faster the AMG.

so please be honest what would you get if you were in my pants....

Thanks in advance

skratch77

well it depends on a few things.I can see you trying to choose between the c32 and e55 but the m3 is a totally different car.Its not in the same class.If your looking for a 4door cruiser get the e55.If you need more ***** and 4 doors go for the c32.

If you dont mind using a clutch and having 2doors and not being able to use this car in the winter(depending where you are)get the m3 but drive all before you choose.

I wouldnt spend alot on an m3 right now.The e90 3 series is out and the e46 will start to drop.

CrazyINP

I live in No. Cal. so I do have SUV for m Tahoe trips, and Audi for everyday driving. So I am married but no kids so I need fun car. I really have hard time to pick up one.

skratch77

No questions asked man get the m3 if you want a fun car.Just make sure you get an 02 and a 6spd.The 02s have an extended warr as do the 01 but thats almost up.

Im waiting on the e90 m3 but might get a used e46 when they drop a little more.The more I read about the e90 the longer the wait for it gets.There saying late 07 for it now.

If you want a really fun car im selling my soon to be F/I e36 m3.I have most of the stuff I need for it just debating on spending another 10k on a old car

17k

medici78

All these cars are totally different. Apples to oranges to bananas. Considering the price point, I assume you mean W210 E55, correct?

CrazyINP

You make my choice easier, well as soon as I get back from Europe vacantion I will get M3.
I found one Napa leather Jet black really nice one.

Thanks

Ivan

CrazyINP

Yes 2002 is W210 E55
Well I wish I didn't spend so much on CC and trips))
so now I need to pay off and no money for new one

skratch77

good luck with your choice.You should check out the black on cinamon combo
I think its the best colors you can have on that car.

CrazyINP

If I find one on the right price )) I will

Thanks skrach77

Ivan

IanSL55

All three cars are great driving machines and you can make small arguments for each one. However the E55 is the only LOGICAL choice here.

Why?

The new 3 series body style is already out, so w/ the M3 you have a car that looks old and out of date the moment you get it... Same pretty much goes w/ the C32 in 2006. The E55 will look good for at least 3 more years - the very reason I leased mine for that exact time period.

- Ian

medici78

Ahh, yes. I missed the 2002 part. Of the three, the one with the best mod potential would be the C32. The E55 is still a beast and most comfy and arguably most practical. The M3 is probably the most fun. However, the M3 is still available in (practically) the same form in 2005 as it was in 2002, not to mention the 2002 should have a 100k engine warranty(don't quote me on this). Based on this, unless you really need 4-doors, I'd actually lean towards the M3.

Brav

I had an 03.5 and it had extended 100K warranty. Just 04s dont have it. I'd get an 03.5 because it had new DVD navi, CD player in the front with navi instead of tape, cool aluminum trim instead of painted, and LED tail lights. Thats your best bet.

Don't be dissapointed when you jump in the M3 and it has no ****in torque. You have to rev the hell out of it to make power. It definately aint slow but even my E500 is more powerfull, so it feels. Its a blast to drive, but the hype is overdone. I was 22 when I sold it, just wasnt worth the lack of comfort and drivability to go fast 5% of the time. My $.02

Get a C32, chip/pulley, and spank most anything on the road. Oh and swap the dinky wheels out.

BoBcanada

if its a 03+ E55 i'd take that, and i would take M3 over C32 it drives way better, but C32 can be Hp upgraded M3 cant.

E55 RUSS

Out mof those 3 I would choose C32...

Since E55 is an old model...

M3 as well, no new M3 yet, I've seen NEW 3 series already...

If you dont care aboput this, then for more performance and fun times get M3, for more luxury get E55, but I really think C32 is the btw those 2...

C32 +chip and pullies...