Sold my 2004 E55
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'03 G500, '13 G63, '17 GLS63,
I would look into a Porsche GT3. Prices have come down and you can get a good pre-owned example in the high 80s, low 90s now. Thats what I'm considering, if only I could get the wife to agree.
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Originally Posted by MerzadY_BoY
buy an SL 500 
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by MBAMGPWR
I have been driving an 03 SL500 for 2 months during my E55 "rebuilding process". While I do like the SL500 a lot, I prefer the E55. Maybe if I was driving an SL55 it would be different.
IMO, the main problem w/ the 997 is trunk space. It's a second car for sure... I'd suggest the SL55... drives as well the E55 and the top comes down w/ a better growl...
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2012 C63 Black Series Coupe
Originally Posted by AMGe55
Well I did it. Sold my e55 for 70k. Now I have 70k in the bank and just have to decide which car to get next.
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2004 E55 tectite grey/charcoal
I haven't decided what to get yet. I am just going to try a lot of cars before buying. I don't need a lot of room, two seats is fine and I definitely want a manual transmission in my next car.
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by brt3
How much do you want to spend? The Porsche 997/911S is a very sweet car, though it didn't have enough passenger/cargo space to qualify as a frequent driver for me. The new Aston-Martin is awfully lovely (but very sold out, I hear). I'll probably get torched for this, but if you want a combination of handling with some "utility" then the new M5 looks awfully nice, and can be ordered with a 6-speed manual. I have one on order, but am not sure about following through. Though I love the handling and engines on the M-cars I dislike the current BMW styling trend -- as well as their movement to excessive gadgetry. Another option might be a used BMW Z8; those have the "old" M5 engine and are very unique cars with great performance...
~ Ian
