'04 vs '06 suspension comparison....
01-16-2009, 08:52 AM
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'04 vs '06 suspension comparison....
After driving 2 certified '04 E55's back to back,i decided to have my certified 06 with 18K miles delivered to me with out a test drive...
Right off the bat,i figured out the '04 E55 had much tighter steering feel...Over all,i think i would prefer 04 over my 06....
So is there any one else who agrees with me in my comparison here...
Right off the bat,i figured out the '04 E55 had much tighter steering feel...Over all,i think i would prefer 04 over my 06....
So is there any one else who agrees with me in my comparison here...
01-16-2009, 08:59 AM
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'06 E55, '05 SLK55, a few others
No. If anything, the '06 should have a better feel, it has the improved steering rack over an '04, although when shopping, I drove an '04 before I bought my car and I couldn't tell any difference in just short test drives.
01-16-2009, 09:10 AM
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E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
Mb did change the steering rack in 05 models.
I can't comment on the difference as I have not driven a newer 211.
I can't comment on the difference as I have not driven a newer 211.
01-16-2009, 12:55 PM
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After driving 2 certified '04 E55's back to back,i decided to have my certified 06 with 18K miles delivered to me with out a test drive...
Right off the bat,i figured out the '04 E55 had much tighter steering feel...Over all,i think i would prefer 04 over my 06....
So is there any one else who agrees with me in my comparison here...
Right off the bat,i figured out the '04 E55 had much tighter steering feel...Over all,i think i would prefer 04 over my 06....
So is there any one else who agrees with me in my comparison here...
the 2006 car is worlds better and pretty similar to the E63.
You made the wise decision.
01-17-2009, 01:50 AM
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2010 E63, 2008 Range Rover Sport, 2010 GLK350
I have an 05 and have driven a 04 over some miles to compare. the 05 does has a better and tighter suspension. not sure why you are seeing the reverse in your case.
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01-17-2009, 02:08 AM
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I disagree, as I own a 04 and just drove bassn_07's 06 on the way down to Famoso and to me it feels that my steering is tighter.
01-18-2009, 02:06 AM
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2010 E63, 2008 Range Rover Sport, 2010 GLK350
that's odd. The 2005+ cars got the upgrades from the CLS to make the steering and suspension tighter...and i def feel the upgrade when i drive mine versus the 04
01-18-2009, 08:56 AM
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The difference is probbally ragged out 06 feels looser then a well taken care of 04. But in reality both driven back to back and taken care of the same the 06 should feel tighter.
01-18-2009, 09:56 AM
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01-18-2009, 09:57 AM
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i think the only difference was the steering rack. I am not sure that anything changed in the suspension.
01-18-2009, 02:04 PM
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+1, the only difference is the rack itself. The only way that you can really compare the two are to drive a 04 with its stock wheels and tires and then do the same with an 05. I drove str8ridin's car and the steering feels quicker than in an 04. I have also driven an E55 wagon and the steering in it felt quicker as well. just my .55
