MJ1133

I think im going to get rid of the M3 So what should I get...the E55 or the E63? I hear people saying the 55 motor is better than the 63??? so what would you guys pick and why? Oh and when are they going to re-design the E-class

getbitten

E55...new E in 2009.

amgme

oh man... where should you start. start looking at the recent threads about the e63 dynos, derek's e63 for sales thread, and other e63 topics. i think you'll get a clear understanding on where the 63 stands. i for one would not get a 63 for now until things are cleared up. this is given if you a performance nut like 80% of the e55 owners.

Frankster

BoBcanada

if your priority is handling e63 is your best choice

if you a drag hoe e55.

HSH

I myself had an M3 and now the 63.. If you can get 63 get it... This is coming from someone who had a breakdown on the 1st day. Unless your lookin for a used 55. Good Luck.

Jrocket

I agree.If you want to do any modding at all,get the 55.If you can live with stock,then the 63 is a great choice.

sly55

i wouldnt say "any modding at all", surely some basic stage 1 63 mods will bring the 63 AT LEAST even with a stock 55? im sure it wont be long before there are some half decent mod options for it, as not everyones a complete freak and gets k4! end of the day the 63 is a damn capable car, the only reason we 55'ers dont like it is cos it runs a couple of tenths slower down the quarter!

id say coming from an M3, your definitly gonna be more than happy with the 63, as its more in line with an M's handling and tranny... Just depends what you want to do with it, the 55 is a modern day big balled muscle car that with the flick of the esp switch you can leave looong big black fishtailing lines, personally i take great joy in doing this from time to time I havent heard if the 63 will even do this?

Jrocket

True there will be mods out for the 63 someday,but what Im saying is if he is the type of person who will be focused on mods for his car,he will get more performance per dollar with the 55 or the 63 in the end.N/A cars just dont get the gain a F/I car will.Not everyone is for modding though,this is where the 63 shines,great car off the show room floor with out the SC draw backs(when there are any).

E63AMG

As others have said, it depends on your focus. If you want to modify your car, go with the E55. If you plan to keep it stock, I would go with the E63. Its right up there with the stock E55 in speed. Plus, it is new and improved in other ways like handling, brakes, etc.

pterion

Actually, it will. My E63 would only spin a very small amount when I bought it (and I didn't really try much since i was trying to be good with the break-in..) but now it has 1300 miles on it and today I launched on a quiet flat street with ESP off and it spun continoulsy until I let off the gas at about 35 mph.
Perhaps my tires have a bit of wear now, but I think the car is opening up a bit as I put miles on it.

PT

dragonAMG

Here's my take on the E63 vs. E55. If I had no desire to mod the car to increase power, I would definitely go with the E63. You will have consistent power delivery (no heat soak issues w/ the s/c) and the new 7sp. tranny. If you want to make the car faster, the E55 is definitely the right car for you.

getbitten

To be more clear on my original post...the E63 is superior to the E55 in EVERYWAY with the exception of power.

MJ1133

Well I have a SL55 and I love the engine thats why I'm leaning towards the E55 because the engine is proven and has been tested time and time again. Also the e63 engine isnt doing it for me

ima55r2

Buy the discounted 55 and you can get the K2 and still have some money left over.

deaguero

Have you ever owned a W211 E55?

getbitten

Yes. I've owned a bone stock 2003 E55 with no reflash that I drove daily for two years.

I don't mean to say the E63 is LIGHTYEARS ahead...just improved in the before mentioned areas with no doubt except power.

deaguero

What E63 ring victories or superior times to the competition have been published? any? so much for your sarcastic "drag hoe e55" comment! The M5 and M6 are going to waste the E63. More F1 wannabe statements.

vraa

M3 is gay.
You'll never recover from being gay.
Therefore you should stick with your BMW.

Jrocket

Huh?

MJ1133

Haha
Whats happened to the X5?
I would stick with BMW but nothing in the lineup really appeals to me.

Carl Lassiter

Neither- if I already had an SL55. E55 and E63 are great cars but would not give much variety from the SL. You obviously like Beemers and if you like SMG then give the M5 a try.

bfnnrgn

The M5 is so ugly though. M6 is where it's at.

vraa

Inside thing with me an' MJ

Sisters got it, I'm rockin' the SL

Get an SL

Jrocket

Its the other way around for me.