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Dude!! Your pops is the one that went with the crap flooring. He didn't even bother getting the large tiles??
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I just asked him about it and he was like "aww screw'em I'll get whatever flooring I want"
It's funny though because he is fanatical about the teak on all the boats, he custom built out sports fisherman so he could have the entire transom covered in teak. It's weird that we have nicer floors in the boat than in the house but I guess thats the way the cookie crumbles. If it's any consolation I have heated wood floors in my apartment.
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I wouldn't recommend the E55 if you like using the buttons to shift manually. It has a great auto tranny though. If you would like to have manual control via paddles (or buttons) then the E55 is probably not the best choice. If a screaming luxury sedan with an auto tranny is what you are after, you have found the car for you.
Leave ttgangsta alone, he added his thoughts and got jumped for spelling and called out for not having a 599, turns out he does have one, or atleast his family does, same thing. Either way he drives them both and was giving his thoughts, which is what this forum is for! Way to welcome a newb guys.
Leave ttgangsta alone, he added his thoughts and got jumped for spelling and called out for not having a 599, turns out he does have one, or atleast his family does, same thing. Either way he drives them both and was giving his thoughts, which is what this forum is for! Way to welcome a newb guys.
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Ok, so your dad owns a few nice cars & jet skis, good for him & you since you get to enjoy them. That has nothing to do with what i said though. Unlike yourself i never insulted you, i only made two remarks.
I was right about you not owning one, dad doesn't count. I will also stick by my other remark. If you can honestly say that the E55 never feels fast ever & feels quite slow, you've either driven it like a little old lady or never driven an E55. Compared to your dads other rides, of course it feels slower, but so does a Modena when you compare it with an Enzo. That still doesn't mean the Modena feels slow.
After reading those two comments, I can pretty much guarantee that you've never driven an E55, let alone owned one. To say that an E55 never feels fast ever & feels quite slow is complete & udder BS, sorry
I was right about you not owning one, dad doesn't count. I will also stick by my other remark. If you can honestly say that the E55 never feels fast ever & feels quite slow, you've either driven it like a little old lady or never driven an E55. Compared to your dads other rides, of course it feels slower, but so does a Modena when you compare it with an Enzo. That still doesn't mean the Modena feels slow.
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Ok, so your dad owns a few nice cars & jet skis, good for him & you since you get to enjoy them. That has nothing to do with what i said though. Unlike yourself i never insulted you, i only made two remarks.
I was right about you not owning one, dad doesn't count. I will also stick by my other remark. If you can honestly say that the E55 never feels fast ever & feels quite slow, you've either driven it like a little old lady or never driven an E55. Compared to your dads other rides, of course it feels slower, but so does a Modena when you compare it with an Enzo. That still doesn't mean the Modena feels slow.
I was right about you not owning one, dad doesn't count. I will also stick by my other remark. If you can honestly say that the E55 never feels fast ever & feels quite slow, you've either driven it like a little old lady or never driven an E55. Compared to your dads other rides, of course it feels slower, but so does a Modena when you compare it with an Enzo. That still doesn't mean the Modena feels slow.
I'm sorry my opinion is different than yours but it's not BS. I really don't think it feels fast, like someone else said it all depends on your frame of reference. The car has an auto tranny which limits it a LOT in terms of feeling of speed. Car glides and is definitely fast, it just doesn't feel that way. It doesn't have the pull of a high HP NA car or FI car. In fast oddly enough I think my Dad's SL600 feels a lot faster than the E55 even though we have raced and they were neck and neck.
I'm really surprised someone from Miami wouldn't believe I have these cars. Every teenager and their brother drives nicer cars than me in Miami. It's really not that uncommon down there for kids to roll Gallardos or 360s. Scott backed me up, I'm sure if I made a big deal out of it I could get other people to support my "claims" but honestly what difference does it make?
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Once again you are talking about something which you know nothing about. My dad has NEVER driven the E55 or the 599. Actually wait, he drove the 599 around the Wharehouse a couple of times so the tires didn't flat spot while I was in Boston for school. Also he put gas in it once so it there wasn't a humidity build up in the gas tank since the car was going to sit for a couple months. I DO own the E55, say what you want about the 599 I don't expect you to believe me anyways.
I'm sorry my opinion is different than yours but it's not BS. I really don't think it feels fast, like someone else said it all depends on your frame of reference. The car has an auto tranny which limits it a LOT in terms of feeling of speed. Car glides and is definitely fast, it just doesn't feel that way. It doesn't have the pull of a high HP NA car or FI car. In fast oddly enough I think my Dad's SL600 feels a lot faster than the E55 even though we have raced and they were neck and neck.
I'm really surprised someone from Miami wouldn't believe I have these cars. Every teenager and their brother drives nicer cars than me in Miami. It's really not that uncommon down there for kids to roll Gallardos or 360s. Scott backed me up, I'm sure if I made a big deal out of it I could get other people to support my "claims" but honestly what difference does it make?
I'm sorry my opinion is different than yours but it's not BS. I really don't think it feels fast, like someone else said it all depends on your frame of reference. The car has an auto tranny which limits it a LOT in terms of feeling of speed. Car glides and is definitely fast, it just doesn't feel that way. It doesn't have the pull of a high HP NA car or FI car. In fast oddly enough I think my Dad's SL600 feels a lot faster than the E55 even though we have raced and they were neck and neck.
I'm really surprised someone from Miami wouldn't believe I have these cars. Every teenager and their brother drives nicer cars than me in Miami. It's really not that uncommon down there for kids to roll Gallardos or 360s. Scott backed me up, I'm sure if I made a big deal out of it I could get other people to support my "claims" but honestly what difference does it make?
Whatever, i don't feel like arguing this. Agree to disagree.
..and yeah, almost every teenager around here drives really nice cars.
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E55 does at times feels numb.. but I can assure you it moves.
I'll give you this example, since you love BMW.
M3's feels fast (stiff suspension, hard shifts, low gearing, high rpm engine) but it the 335 has higher gearing, softer suspension and quieter engine and yet it beats or ties the M3 in speed.
beaten by stock 335 and even more by chipped 335
MY point: Its not how it feels, but how it performs.
I'll give you this example, since you love BMW.
M3's feels fast (stiff suspension, hard shifts, low gearing, high rpm engine) but it the 335 has higher gearing, softer suspension and quieter engine and yet it beats or ties the M3 in speed.
beaten by stock 335 and even more by chipped 335
MY point: Its not how it feels, but how it performs.
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I thinks its funny that someone named "RidinBimmerz" can start such an uproar... maybe its Gustav's little cousin. Its way too easy for them to press buttons in this forum. Obviously, he isn't impressed with the E55... good for him. Next.
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My goal was not to start an uproar but to simply figure out whether or not the E55 I drove was in some way defective. And wth does my internet handle have to do with anything?
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E55 does at times feels numb.. but I can assure you it moves.
I'll give you this example, since you love BMW.
M3's feels fast (stiff suspension, hard shifts, low gearing, high rpm engine) but it the 335 has higher gearing, softer suspension and quieter engine and yet it beats or ties the M3 in speed.
beaten by stock 335 and even more by chipped 335
MY point: Its not how it feels, but how it performs.
I'll give you this example, since you love BMW.
M3's feels fast (stiff suspension, hard shifts, low gearing, high rpm engine) but it the 335 has higher gearing, softer suspension and quieter engine and yet it beats or ties the M3 in speed.
beaten by stock 335 and even more by chipped 335
MY point: Its not how it feels, but how it performs.
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With the weekly parade of BMW loving (and MB critical) newbies that come in and start the MB versus BMW argument, its actually rather obvious which side you're coming from.
And you're asking what that has to do with anything? You're right. There's nothing unusual about it at all. My apologies.
If I went to Gustav's holy grail m5board.com and said "uh, I drove an M5 and it didn't impress me"... and my name was RidinBenzos with a banner to an E55 & SL65... what exactly do you think THEIR reaction would be, eh?
Regardless, its a very simple problem. You drove one, and it apparently worked for you. You drove another later and weren't impressed. Either the second car has a problem, or you have the world's most unreliable butt dyno. Sooo... see a proctologist or drive another E55 again. hahaha
Either way, my bet is you stick with BMW.
I think I have the most beautiful one ever made...
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Yes I am sure, my mother drives an E320 (parents divorced). Scott backed me up, you really think he would come in here and sacrifice integrity to further my internet wet dream of impressing you? Does it even matter really if it's mine or not? Is that really going to change the factuality of my answer? The car IS mine, I don't know how to prove that to you. My father and I have identical names so even if I got out the title it would mean nothing. Do I really strike you as the type of person yearning to impress my e-friends? The 599 was purchased for me, the E55 was as well. Do you see me bragging about them in my signature? Or how about any of the other cars I have at my disposal? No, you won't find any of them listed because they mean NOTHING they are toys that is it. The only person who is trying to equate wealth with character is Cylinder Head. I really don't care if none of you believe me, the only reason I even posted the pictures is because I'm sick and tired of arrogant *****s policing the internet out what appears to be shear jealousy. I tried to respond to a post with my honest opinion based on my experience in both the 599 and the E55. I don't feel like I was bragging or misrepresenting my use/ownership of these cars as I really don't think it matters. The simple fact of the matter is I have a opinion based on actual experience in those cars and I tried to respectfully share at which point I was called a liar. How would you like it I told you you were a liar? Personally when people insult my integrity I take it very personally, especially when under the influence of prescription narcotics lol.
That sound fair?
On another note: I do understand the concept of me having a E55 and 599 raises red flags, but honestly what difference does it make. When we go to the yacht clubs people are always spewing out mindless BS, but I was taught to let it go rather than insult people for no reason. Why not let the fools go on their merry way living in denial, who am I to tell them how to live their life? Honestly if someone feels the need to makeup assets to impress people, I feel like they have enough problems without me calling them a liar.
You mentioned respect in this forum, but I was not given any of the respect you mention. I was treated like a liar ad without any reason. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior and honestly if anything that type of posting makes MBworld look like a complete joke. I could go post this thread on F-chat or 6speed and I can pretty much promise you the replies would not be positive towards this forum. Do think I really wanted to start a war? I just tried to answer the guys question the way I hope my questions would be answered.
That sound fair?
On another note: I do understand the concept of me having a E55 and 599 raises red flags, but honestly what difference does it make. When we go to the yacht clubs people are always spewing out mindless BS, but I was taught to let it go rather than insult people for no reason. Why not let the fools go on their merry way living in denial, who am I to tell them how to live their life? Honestly if someone feels the need to makeup assets to impress people, I feel like they have enough problems without me calling them a liar.
You mentioned respect in this forum, but I was not given any of the respect you mention. I was treated like a liar ad without any reason. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior and honestly if anything that type of posting makes MBworld look like a complete joke. I could go post this thread on F-chat or 6speed and I can pretty much promise you the replies would not be positive towards this forum. Do think I really wanted to start a war? I just tried to answer the guys question the way I hope my questions would be answered.
As for the threat of getting a negative image of mbworld on 6speed or F-chat, I think you'd find most of us to not give a flying ****. War?
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No longer stock '06 E55, A3 3.2 Quattro, GLE 400d, R107 280SL, Golf Polo
Sheesh what happened here ????
Ferking nice 599 - you are one lucky son dude!
But you worry to much about what others think or say about you ... getting all bent out of shape trying to prove your point makes me think of a bloke I know who is growing up in daddy's shadow ... he had it real tough.
Went to best schools (of which he didnt last long at any of them), and now at last count was a drunken drug addict. He spent his whole (young) life so far trying to prove he is something from his dads shadow. Dont do it. You probably better off leaving home and going to study away from home.... Keep at the books and build your own integrity.
Thing is the guys here on the forum have been round the block more than a few times and saw this a mile away...
Anyhow who am I to tell you what to do, but just some friendly advice.
So back to the point of the thread. I been in Lambo's (ok it was an old Countach), your amount of tuned Porsche's, Aston DB9, SLR, E63, SL55, 550 & 575 Maranello (with Fiorano Sports susp), some older collectables and of course my E55.
Bottom line : The K cars are fast off the line - neck snaping quick.
Only the SLR and the P turbo's have felt quicker. This is up to 60-70 MPH, beyond there it gets a little lazy 'coz of the longer gearing but get the traction right and it will snap your head back big time. The Ferris' sound and run very well but they rev forever and while providing a fabulous occasion dont feel well fast... especially the 550. I just love how the P cars turbo's hit you in the back like a sledgehammer... to me still the best all round sportscar ... mbe next year.
Ironically I dont think the E55 is the best car on the planet but up to 70 MPH the only thing thats beaten me are bikes. Sure, there are quicker cars - just have not run them ... yet.
So in summary ... honestly think there was something wrong with that E55 you drove.
Ferking nice 599 - you are one lucky son dude!
But you worry to much about what others think or say about you ... getting all bent out of shape trying to prove your point makes me think of a bloke I know who is growing up in daddy's shadow ... he had it real tough.
Went to best schools (of which he didnt last long at any of them), and now at last count was a drunken drug addict. He spent his whole (young) life so far trying to prove he is something from his dads shadow. Dont do it. You probably better off leaving home and going to study away from home.... Keep at the books and build your own integrity.Thing is the guys here on the forum have been round the block more than a few times and saw this a mile away...
Anyhow who am I to tell you what to do, but just some friendly advice.
So back to the point of the thread. I been in Lambo's (ok it was an old Countach), your amount of tuned Porsche's, Aston DB9, SLR, E63, SL55, 550 & 575 Maranello (with Fiorano Sports susp), some older collectables and of course my E55.
Bottom line : The K cars are fast off the line - neck snaping quick.
Only the SLR and the P turbo's have felt quicker. This is up to 60-70 MPH, beyond there it gets a little lazy 'coz of the longer gearing but get the traction right and it will snap your head back big time. The Ferris' sound and run very well but they rev forever and while providing a fabulous occasion dont feel well fast... especially the 550. I just love how the P cars turbo's hit you in the back like a sledgehammer... to me still the best all round sportscar ... mbe next year.
Ironically I dont think the E55 is the best car on the planet but up to 70 MPH the only thing thats beaten me are bikes. Sure, there are quicker cars - just have not run them ... yet.
So in summary ... honestly think there was something wrong with that E55 you drove.
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I have test driven an E55 before and decided that it seemed to be an appropriate car for me. Yesterday my neighbor came home and had just purchased an 06 silver/black E55 and told me to take it for a spin.
To make a long story short, he didn't care how fast a drove and therefore, I didn't either. I guess maybe my expectations were too high or something but it really wasn't the "BEAST" that it seemes to be ever so often referred to.
When flooring the car, the acceleration is amazing in the sense that you'll look down and be going 80 without even feeling the car shift. I did however find the shifts (esp the downshifts) to be very slow and lagged while using the paddles. Am I missing something here? Maybe the car just doesn't "feel" quick like I had thought??
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To make a long story short, he didn't care how fast a drove and therefore, I didn't either. I guess maybe my expectations were too high or something but it really wasn't the "BEAST" that it seemes to be ever so often referred to.
When flooring the car, the acceleration is amazing in the sense that you'll look down and be going 80 without even feeling the car shift. I did however find the shifts (esp the downshifts) to be very slow and lagged while using the paddles. Am I missing something here? Maybe the car just doesn't "feel" quick like I had thought??
John
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Wow, how in the world did I miss this?
Rule #1: Do not speak badly of the E55.
Rule #2: Do not mention your Ferrari.
Break the two rules here, and the kid in all of us quickly comes out. Numbers and statistics start crunching and pictures of owners' keys and transaction papers start fluttering around.
Rule #1: Do not speak badly of the E55.
Rule #2: Do not mention your Ferrari.
Break the two rules here, and the kid in all of us quickly comes out. Numbers and statistics start crunching and pictures of owners' keys and transaction papers start fluttering around.
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agreed, a fast car feels fast. period. i don't care if it's luxurious or built as a gt.
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This thread is hilarious.
I've driven 9 second cars and I've owned 10 second cars - in fact the Z06 with drag radials is a 10 second car. For anyone to say the E55 doesn't feel fast either doesn't know how to speak english or has driven a defective car. Period.
My $.02
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I've driven 9 second cars and I've owned 10 second cars - in fact the Z06 with drag radials is a 10 second car. For anyone to say the E55 doesn't feel fast either doesn't know how to speak english or has driven a defective car. Period.
My $.02
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Lol I love how you people constructed all these psychological issus about me in my father's shadow. I don't really get along with him nor have I really ever felt like I was in his shadow ha.
I would like to recant, I guess the E55 does feel fast. I was out looking at a property with my grandpa this morning who is closer to your age brackets and I passed a couple of people and he did think the car was fast.
Someone made a really good point though about te gearing. The 55 is geared really long, if you are used to shifting at around 35/70/90/120 ect and then get in a car thats closer to 45/80/120 the revs climb much much slower and reduce that speed sensation. If someone thinks an M3 is as fast as the E55, lets put money on it lol
I would like to recant, I guess the E55 does feel fast. I was out looking at a property with my grandpa this morning who is closer to your age brackets and I passed a couple of people and he did think the car was fast.
Someone made a really good point though about te gearing. The 55 is geared really long, if you are used to shifting at around 35/70/90/120 ect and then get in a car thats closer to 45/80/120 the revs climb much much slower and reduce that speed sensation. If someone thinks an M3 is as fast as the E55, lets put money on it lol
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