W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63
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Old 01-28-2009, 02:12 PM
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S600, GL450, Audi A5 Cab
E55 or S600

Okay guys, wife is pregnant again so the C32 has to go. I guess no more corner carving for me. I LOVE the beasts power and look, but could live with a FULLY optioned land yacht TT V-12. What would you buy as they are about the same price now

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I prefer the look and size of the W211 E55 over the W220(?) S600. Now, were it W221 S600 I'd say go with the limo, as it is the E will be that bit nicer to drive and age a little better, though the W220 is also a decent looking car.
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600 hands down. Simple ECU/TCU flash and you have yourself a rocket limo.
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S600 no question.
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land yacht for your situation.
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Take 10 min and ride in the back seat of both.
After that you will have no doubt.
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Originally Posted by Jakpro1
600 hands down. Simple ECU/TCU flash and you have yourself a rocket limo.
+1 Like Jim said....ECU/TCU and a baby seat in the back and still run low 11's at 124+....you show me what other limo could do that.
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....you show me what other limo could do that.
Mine!
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Your worst nightmare...
^^LOL....in any other brand of cars. Got any clips of the exhaust?
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^^LOL....in any other brand of cars. Got any clips of the exhaust?
Nope... I don't have a camera like the rest of you do that allows for video recording and I can't find the charger to my HD camera either...
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How many kids do you have? If this will be your third, I say S600, if your second I say E55. 3 people cant ride in the back of an E for very long, but 2 can be very comfy.
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That is wonderful news, Marty. Congratulations to you and the Mrs.!

+1 on the S600. Get a warranty.

What are you going to use as your track car – back to FF?
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2005 S600 (Silver w/ AMG package)
S600

Congradulations!!! We have a Baby on the way too Man!

I vote the S600. They are the Bomb. Big, safe, fast, everything to want in a car...

Either way, I hope You get what You want and enjoy the decision.

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do the 600 they are no joke with a flash.
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600, the MB S class is one of the safest cars on the road. Even good enough to entrust the life of your soon to be child.
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How safe is it to do a flash on a 600 ECU and still have a warranty on that V12?
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How safe is it to do a flash on a 600 ECU and still have a warranty on that V12?
Safe.
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Thanks guys for all of the responses. I was leaning towards the S600 for that lovely TT V-12, so I'm sold. I'll let you know soon.

Thanks for the knid words splinter

See yeah

PS: No more road racing for me as a driver, family comes first. Until I get to teach them to drive at the track

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i've had both cars...s600 with an amg sport package is the way to go! once i put my new born in the back of the e, the front seat was so far forward only a midget would fit. plus it's size and weight make it a safer car for your family. if you can, get a 220 s65...you can find them in the low 50'sk all day long and is a much better car (imo) than the 600...seats, dash, motor, brakes ect! make sure you get a cpo car!!! just my $.02 cents...

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That was the question for me last year, when I crashed my C32.

S600 is the way to go.
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+1 for the 600, V12 BI-TURBO says it all
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Originally Posted by Vadim @ VRP
That was the question for me last year, when I crashed my C32.

S600 is the way to go.
Okay, you'r right

Buying a 2005 S600 today.

Thanks for input

See yeah
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Took ownership of my W220 today

Anyone in Pittsburgh want to play

Thanks guys for all the input. And yes I am VERY happy with it.

See yeah
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Originally Posted by MRAMG1
Took ownership of my W220 today

Anyone in Pittsburgh want to play

Thanks guys for all the input. And yes I am VERY happy with it.

See yeah
Pics or Ban!!! Dude we need pics!! hahahah

Congrats on your purchase! what options, details, etc....
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Originally Posted by V12Godspeed
Pics or Ban!!! Dude we need pics!! hahahah

Congrats on your purchase! what options, details, etc....
Pics this weekend, let me clay bar her and wax.

Options:
Amg package
Dynamic seats
Distronic
Rear blinds
Keyless go
Electronic trunk

I think thats all

White exterior, Charcoal int

And yes, I don't miss the C32 at all

See yeah


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