Roar

Unfortunately, since buying an '04 CLK55 Cabriolet last year, I am hooked! Now, a "normal" E500 Wagon or G500 won't do! I'm just torn as to which one to get next, so I'm asking for your thoughts!

'05 E55 Wagon, 22K, CPO, Silver/Charc, all options but tire pressure gauge & phone. $57,000

'05 G55, 16,000, Silver, Charc, no chrome brush guard, chrome light guards
$76,000

I test drove a G55 & absolutely loved the power & sound! Is it as "practical" for me? Not really, but I've always loved the styling of the G500 & now this G55 beast is pretty awesome!

I love wagons for their versatility. And then to have a sleeper like the E55 wagon is fantastic. It's much more practical, but probably not as "stylish" as the G-wagon.

My primary vehicle is an '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8. Gets about 15mpg city & 18 on the highway. I love it & will continue to have this as my daily driver at about 30K miles a year.

But I'm looking for something for longer drives... the ones where I'm on the road for an hour or more at a time. We have a ranch that I have to do a freeway commute to. (No need for any off-roading capabilities as the Jeep is fine on the dirt roads... plus I have an H1 for the really fun stuff - think that's why I love the G55!)

Don't know if there are any tax advantages to one over the other, always have the thought of resale value in the back of my mind, and just wonder if these seem like fair or good deals?

Thanks in advance for your help! (I do love my CLK55A & plan on keeping that for now.)

AKnight55

my vote is for the e55, is almost 20,000 dollars more worth it to get the g55?

zoink

E55 all the way

SLK55R

Although if you didn't have the Jeep I'd have chosen the G55.

Jrocket

Because the G55 looks like something out a rap video!

E55 wagon with 20in HRE's!

jimand7

I have had both and I must say if you already have an awd vehicle there is no reason not to get the e. I had the NON supercharged g55, but it was awesome still.
I would buy an e363 4matic wagon if they made it!

DarkStar

The 211 wagon has airmatic... If you are driving long distances, the 211 is a much more comfortable car. If you need to haul a lot of stuff, the 211 wagon is not that great....the G55 will have much more cargo room. Also, don't forget E55/E63 211 wagons do not have AWD.

TopGun32

wagon faster than sedan..

E55 wagon is the ultimate sleeper and people mover.


The G55 is just an icebox with a motor (just my opinion). I rather have a GL550 with 7spd, better looks.

AMGcrazy

G55 is unique and rare. A wagon is STILL a wagon albeit with an awesome powerplant. I'd go for the G!

AMG_55

definitely the E. the g rides like **** horrible mpg too, i font think anyone here cares, but still

kip

After reading this the ML63 is your car!!!

red60R

definitely the wagon.......then again, I'm partial because I have one...its a great vehicle

Carl Lassiter

I had a G500 and loved it but the thing would be far from my first choice for long journeys. Rides like a truck, high centre of gravity and awful MPG on the hwy as it's shaped like a brick. This meant the range was poor despite the big tank and fill ups frequent which was a pain. Since you already have an SUV I'd go for the E55 wagon for sure.

If I were to have only one vehicle and not leave town much (offroading excepted of course) the G55 would be my choice but it seems that that's not the case with you. The only other question is if you have bad weather where you live, which would of course tip the balnce in the Gs favor.

Finally, buying a car which is 76k and forced induction without warranty is a terrible idea. Go for the wagon.

aintME

I like the G-Wagen (G55/G500); I'd buy one if there weren't 2 of them in the family already. Yes, it is a truck and handles like one. But, it stands out and is unique. I wanted to purchase the wagon you are talking about to replace one of the cars. I've tried for over 2 weeks to buy it... Their sales dept. sucks ***. There is a difference between negotiating and bull****ting. Unfortunately, I got a lot of the latter. I wish you better luck than I had.