Do you think our cars will look outdated
09-10-2008 | 09:31 PM
#26
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Mercedes
I think its begun to look outdated for the past 2 years.
-Stock rims look too heavy and not edgy enough like E63
-No hood bulges like in the C63 or new M3
-No air damn exit vents like on the front facia like the E63. Facia could be bigger/more agressive
-Window line is too low - would look better like the Lexus IS250, 350 or F but don't need crazy the CL window styling.
-Steering wheel is just awful especially when you put your grip at 12 o'clock - its way too thin
-The wheel wells/fenders don't flare on front or rear like S550
- Tail lights would look better like S550
- Add 40hp stock, torque is fine!
- Rear damn by exhaust needs to have the fine painted line like new 63's.
- Nicer exhaust note
Perhaps mix all above and we get the new E?
I am being very critical but I think it will still be a cool car to drive for the next 5 years. If you have 700 HP it will ALWAYS be cool.
-Stock rims look too heavy and not edgy enough like E63
-No hood bulges like in the C63 or new M3
-No air damn exit vents like on the front facia like the E63. Facia could be bigger/more agressive
-Window line is too low - would look better like the Lexus IS250, 350 or F but don't need crazy the CL window styling.
-Steering wheel is just awful especially when you put your grip at 12 o'clock - its way too thin
-The wheel wells/fenders don't flare on front or rear like S550
- Tail lights would look better like S550
- Add 40hp stock, torque is fine!
- Rear damn by exhaust needs to have the fine painted line like new 63's.
- Nicer exhaust note
Perhaps mix all above and we get the new E?
I am being very critical but I think it will still be a cool car to drive for the next 5 years. If you have 700 HP it will ALWAYS be cool.
09-10-2008 | 10:21 PM
#27
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From: Wilmington, NC
2012 C63 Black Series, 2003 Hummer H1 KSC2, 2003 Hummer H1 HMCO, 1997 Hummer H1 HMC4, 1969 Jaguar E
My 2cents... I love this car, there is a reason I bought this car, If I wanted an M5 then I would have gotten one. The way I look at it... The E55 is a classy looking car, that will never get old. If you want to update your E55 you can do a lot of good looking thing (E63 front end and Grill, up dated light if you wish, 20" wheels always makes a car look good, plastic fabrication is really easy just get yourself a plastic welder and have fun..... and on and on) If this is really an issue then this is an issue that will never leave you no matter what car you own, body styles change all the time.
I love the AMG but not b/c of the emblem that is on the back or front fender(that is why I removed all my stock emblems except for the Benz symbol on the back) If you are a car guy/girl then you will know what kind of car it is. I like the clean look... sleeper if you may!!
Every time I get in my beast and let one fly, honestly... I don't care what it looks like and no one esle will either b/c when I fly past the on looker they wont get a chance to see what kind of car it is... and its not like they can catch me.. hahaa...
I love the AMG but not b/c of the emblem that is on the back or front fender(that is why I removed all my stock emblems except for the Benz symbol on the back) If you are a car guy/girl then you will know what kind of car it is. I like the clean look... sleeper if you may!!
Every time I get in my beast and let one fly, honestly... I don't care what it looks like and no one esle will either b/c when I fly past the on looker they wont get a chance to see what kind of car it is... and its not like they can catch me.. hahaa...
09-12-2008 | 05:04 AM
#30
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From: Springfield, Missouri
03' E55 Techtite Grey
While I was reading this thread the whole time I was thinking "as long as the car is kept in good shape it will be an admired vehicle." Put some nice wheels and some cosmetics and just take care of the cars paint and interior it will be nice. 
09-12-2008 | 05:10 PM
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E63 P30, CL500 Sport
The W211 is the ultimate classic design; it incorporates luxury and sportiness in an elegant "curvy" package. I think it'll continue to be admired for a years to come.
09-12-2008 | 05:54 PM
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From: Queens, NY
04 w211 E55
Personally I have loved the E55 since pics were first introduced (I think 2002) and I'm still in love with it. It still gets my heart pumping when I see it for the first time in the morning. There are only a few things out there that I would like to have instead of my car. Honestly though after seeing the new CL I dont think the new E is gonna have the same curves that our cars have. Honestly though, I think to the general public our cars will look old when the new E is introduced.
