Car and Driver's 'preview' of the E55 W211
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Car and Driver's 'preview' of the E55 W211
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...review_e55.xml
Most interesting quote:
"It's inevitable that one day there will be quicker sedans than the E55 AMG. But we can wonder if any will possess the same balance of refinement, poise, and performance that makes the E55 so brilliantly complete. "
Most interesting quote:
"It's inevitable that one day there will be quicker sedans than the E55 AMG. But we can wonder if any will possess the same balance of refinement, poise, and performance that makes the E55 so brilliantly complete. "
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WooHoo, Car And Driver wrote:
"...but since the E55 weighs about 500 punds less (than SL55), we think it will be the quicker of the two."
"...but since the E55 weighs about 500 punds less (than SL55), we think it will be the quicker of the two."
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Hello?
Anyone notice that the print edition of this article lists the price of the new E55 at $88,000 ?!!!??
What's with the $13,000 discrepancy with the article linked to this post?
An E55 for the same price as an SL500?
Which marketing wizard at MB came up with that strategy?
(I can only assume that this is wrong).
Anyone notice that the print edition of this article lists the price of the new E55 at $88,000 ?!!!??
What's with the $13,000 discrepancy with the article linked to this post?
An E55 for the same price as an SL500?
Which marketing wizard at MB came up with that strategy?
(I can only assume that this is wrong).
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What I find the most interesting is the estimated 1/4 mile time. In the same C & D issue there is a profile of the new Ferrari 575. Compare the 1/4 mile times of the E55 & the 575. E55 is quicker, all of a sudden a 4-door with a Ferrari quick quarter mile seems worth $88k!
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Originally posted by Bobby P
What I find the most interesting is the estimated 1/4 mile time. In the same C & D issue there is a profile of the new Ferrari 575. Compare the 1/4 mile times of the E55 & the 575. E55 is quicker, all of a sudden a 4-door with a Ferrari quick quarter mile seems worth $88k!
What I find the most interesting is the estimated 1/4 mile time. In the same C & D issue there is a profile of the new Ferrari 575. Compare the 1/4 mile times of the E55 & the 575. E55 is quicker, all of a sudden a 4-door with a Ferrari quick quarter mile seems worth $88k!
E55 is indeed worth $75k for what you get IMO.
