kitsune

Hi, my name is Mike and I have been throwing the idea of buying myself a 2004-2006 E55 AMG.

A little about me, I have been driving Japanese imports for way way too long now and since I'm getting old (turning 27 on April) I need something more my age
I currently own a 2000 Subaru Impreza which I put way way too much money into it to build it into a full blown STI. This subaru is my 2nd subaru which I have converted. I work at Boeing, the people that makes planes for those who don't know
I also work with one of my good friends at his performance shop that mainly does drift cars like 240sx and AE86. I also own a AE86 myself
The owner owns a 2004 C320 and he let me drove his car and I totally fell in love

I have been looking at these cars so far:

- 2002 BMW M5
- 2006 BMW M5 (I really want this but don't really want to pay $80k+)
- 2006 Infiniti M45
- 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG


I hope I can learn more about the E55 AMG and if anybody can tell me what are the cons about the E55.

Thanks

Mike

Scott in H-town

I've owned all those cars except the E55! lol

The Infiniti - more tech than performance. It's a fun car, but doesn't drive nearly as well as the Germans. It's stereo and electronics is much better than the German competition though. My wife drives one now.

2002 M5 - pure awesome and likely the best of the cars listed for the money

2006 M5 - I had one for 8 months. Nice car, but I didn't like the SMG all that much. I'd also prefer a lot more torque. iDrive is awesome. I sold it before I had to take a bath on depreciation.

E55 - I'm thinking of getting one myself. A total beast, but likely doesn't handle as well as the BMW's.... BUT... It's a sedan. It handles awesome for a sedan from what I can tell on 1 test drive and reading car rags.

amdeutsch

So are the M5s. Unless you got something we don't know about.

305-E55

E55 + cons = I have yet to find a con with the beast so far What more could you ask for in a car, you've got speed, comfort, and style


I hope I can learn more about the E55 AMG and if anybody can tell me what are the cons about the E55.

Thanks

Mike[/QUOTE]

Scott in H-town

My point was that it's a sedan so who really cares which handles better. Get a sports car for handling. I thought you MB guys would like that.