For those interested in the 997TT tip, here's my feedback on Rennteam
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Reply to sly55
Originally Posted by sly55
L8Apex, nice sound clip! the old aircooled motors sound pretty gruff at idle but get some revs into em and awesome! must hav been nuts under load with the w/gate open!
w210 ditto about the 996 el cheapo interior vs 997! That was one of the main things that pointed me in e55 direction. The other main thing was the lack of steering wheel adjustment!! (if i recall could you even move it at all?! i just remember sitting in it with the wheel really high, and thinking, nah i dont like this. what is with that?!) Hows the adjustment like on the 997's?
great review! think we'd all like to see some exterior pics too! throw in the 750 even!
w210 ditto about the 996 el cheapo interior vs 997! That was one of the main things that pointed me in e55 direction. The other main thing was the lack of steering wheel adjustment!! (if i recall could you even move it at all?! i just remember sitting in it with the wheel really high, and thinking, nah i dont like this. what is with that?!) Hows the adjustment like on the 997's?
great review! think we'd all like to see some exterior pics too! throw in the 750 even!
The 750Li photos, I took them awhile back:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....0&postcount=12
Pictures of the 997TT will come shortly.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Originally Posted by cte430
You do realize that one of the biggest complaints of the porsche guys is the LACK of sound?! LOL. Different perspectives, huh?
I would have to agree with them. Spent an hour with a gorgeous white TT and my 997S sounds better. Hopefully I'll be ordering one this time next year.
I would have to agree with them. Spent an hour with a gorgeous white TT and my 997S sounds better. Hopefully I'll be ordering one this time next year.
, perhaps I'm just too shy!
Last edited by W210; Sep 5, 2006 at 12:32 AM.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Pictures as per request
Originally Posted by Carl Lassiter
Finally what color did you get and when can we expect some exterior pics?
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Obviously I'm not a professional photographer
I seem to be having problems uploading so I'll just link to Rennteam instead then:
http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php...0&fpart=2&vc=1
http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php...0&fpart=2&vc=1
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Nav screen on 997TT
Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
I still haven't seen one in the flesh 
BTW
Do you think you could post a picture of the navigation screen on?
BTW
Do you think you could post a picture of the navigation screen on?
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Originally Posted by adx
That is just a beautiful automoblie.
More pictures..
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC
W221-S550
1. you obviously have 2 much time on your hands to upload all those JPEGs
2. Your driveway needs a good powerwash
3. 911's are great cars, but I increasing find that you need to be a contortionist to get in and out of them
4. I still think that the Cayman is the best handling Porsche I ever own (had 5)
5. Great color
6. w210, I never knew you are such an exhibitionist. The E55s and the AMG55s are great bcuz they are so understated. Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?
7. I beleive a Ferrari should be next on your list
8. Enough about Porsches already. This is an MB forum!!! >:-)
2. Your driveway needs a good powerwash
3. 911's are great cars, but I increasing find that you need to be a contortionist to get in and out of them
4. I still think that the Cayman is the best handling Porsche I ever own (had 5)
5. Great color
6. w210, I never knew you are such an exhibitionist. The E55s and the AMG55s are great bcuz they are so understated. Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?
7. I beleive a Ferrari should be next on your list
8. Enough about Porsches already. This is an MB forum!!! >:-)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,174
Likes: 19
From: London, UK
No longer stock '06 E55, A3 3.2 Quattro, GLE 400d, R107 280SL, Golf Polo
Originally Posted by flaw
1. you obviously have 2 much time on your hands to upload all those JPEGs
2. Your driveway needs a good powerwash
3. 911's are great cars, but I increasing find that you need to be a contortionist to get in and out of them
4. I still think that the Cayman is the best handling Porsche I ever own (had 5)
5. Great color
6. w210, I never knew you are such an exhibitionist. The E55s and the AMG55s are great bcuz they are so understated. Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?
7. I beleive a Ferrari should be next on your list
8. Enough about Porsches already. This is an MB forum!!! >:-)
2. Your driveway needs a good powerwash
3. 911's are great cars, but I increasing find that you need to be a contortionist to get in and out of them
4. I still think that the Cayman is the best handling Porsche I ever own (had 5)
5. Great color
6. w210, I never knew you are such an exhibitionist. The E55s and the AMG55s are great bcuz they are so understated. Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?
7. I beleive a Ferrari should be next on your list
8. Enough about Porsches already. This is an MB forum!!! >:-)
Great pictures and awesome car ... any more eye candy ?
Seems "boot" is larger (although still not big) than the 996's which was a really tiny hole... Whats the piece in the boot with what seems to be a vent on it at the top thats sort of preventing the boot being a rectangle ?
Has the tank size increased ?
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
flaw
Originally Posted by flaw
1. you obviously have 2 much time on your hands to upload all those JPEGs
2. Your driveway needs a good powerwash
3. 911's are great cars, but I increasing find that you need to be a contortionist to get in and out of them
4. I still think that the Cayman is the best handling Porsche I ever own (had 5)
5. Great color
6. w210, I never knew you are such an exhibitionist. The E55s and the AMG55s are great bcuz they are so understated. Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?
7. I beleive a Ferrari should be next on your list
8. Enough about Porsches already. This is an MB forum!!! >:-)
2. Your driveway needs a good powerwash
3. 911's are great cars, but I increasing find that you need to be a contortionist to get in and out of them
4. I still think that the Cayman is the best handling Porsche I ever own (had 5)
5. Great color
6. w210, I never knew you are such an exhibitionist. The E55s and the AMG55s are great bcuz they are so understated. Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?
7. I beleive a Ferrari should be next on your list
8. Enough about Porsches already. This is an MB forum!!! >:-)
2. Any good recommendations? Too busy uploading pictures no time to do house maintenance. Is Geoffrey available or is he back in school?
3. Totally agree, and I need to get into shape.
4. You filthy rich eye doctor 5 Porsches not counting your model cars. Yeah, they all say Cayman is the best handling, I wonder if they'll have a Cayman turbo?!
5. I almost want to park it outside so much easier to wash, no water spots on silver even if I don't dry right away.
6. I'm just cheap - looking for the best car to drive that doesn't depreciate too much.
7. And I can't afford a Ferrari, besides, they're more suitable for middle age eye doctors living in Vancouver (who can't spell believe).
8. It's a E-class AMG forum, are you thinking of the E63?
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
stevebez
Originally Posted by stevebez
Phleeez!! ...
Great pictures and awesome car ... any more eye candy ?
Seems "boot" is larger (although still not big) than the 996's which was a really tiny hole... Whats the piece in the boot with what seems to be a vent on it at the top thats sort of preventing the boot being a rectangle ?
Has the tank size increased ?
Great pictures and awesome car ... any more eye candy ?
Seems "boot" is larger (although still not big) than the 996's which was a really tiny hole... Whats the piece in the boot with what seems to be a vent on it at the top thats sort of preventing the boot being a rectangle ?
Has the tank size increased ?
I think the odd piece in the trunk is the navigation system, DVD pops out from the right side and the vent must be for cooling.
Fuel tank slightly increased from 996TT's 64 litres to 997TT's 67 litres.
Last edited by W210; Sep 5, 2006 at 04:24 AM. Reason: adding photos
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
why no decent photos
Originally Posted by WishforE55
do you have any full size high res ones of the whole car.
this is my dream car and I would love to see one.
thks
this is my dream car and I would love to see one.
thks
Have you seen the following?
http://www.porsche.com/canada/models...turbo/gallery/
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: MO
06 E55,03 M3 (gone),05 Yukon, 03 Diesel PU,05 RK Custom, 03 SERK
W210---Beautiful car!! And we're all car nuts here always looking for the next one, so even though it's an MB forum, I love hearing about the other guys. Here's a link to a good Porsche forum if you haven't discovered it yet:
http://www.flat-6.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1238
http://www.flat-6.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1238
Senior Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
From: Australia/Hong Kong
05 E55, R33 GTR, R33 GTS-t
awesome, totally awesome! thanks!
"Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?"
come on, he got SILVER!!!! thats as subtle as you can get, no?!
right on about not having to worry about water spots with silver!! everyone loves black, im sure many would agree not to own black after having to wash black 3 times a week
"Porsches just scream "gold chain, look at my hairy chest" How can you stand the attention?"
come on, he got SILVER!!!! thats as subtle as you can get, no?!
right on about not having to worry about water spots with silver!! everyone loves black, im sure many would agree not to own black after having to wash black 3 times a week
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 503
Likes: 0
From: Puerto Rico
08' S550,,,C63!
Congads, I have to admit this is one of the best cars available today. I cant wait to get my hands on one also how is the triptonic vs the manuel do you like it? I am told th automatic is fatser because it has the overboost right? anyways enjoy, really nice.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,425
Likes: 0
2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
Yes, with the tiptronic, one can brake torque and it'll launch at 4k rpm, done it only once (new engine breaking in), lots of fun.
However, by keeping the rev at 4k rpm, the car next to you will definitely know that you're trying to race or launch the car. With the E55, you simply step on it and go, more simple actually.
Haven't been in a stick 997TT so cannot compare, but according to Porsche, the tip is faster.
However, by keeping the rev at 4k rpm, the car next to you will definitely know that you're trying to race or launch the car. With the E55, you simply step on it and go, more simple actually.
Haven't been in a stick 997TT so cannot compare, but according to Porsche, the tip is faster.
