W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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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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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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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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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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600 hands down. Simple ECU/TCU flash and you have yourself a rocket limo.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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S600 no question.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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land yacht for your situation.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Take 10 min and ride in the back seat of both.
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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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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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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....you show me what other limo could do that.
Mine!
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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^^LOL....in any other brand of cars. Got any clips of the exhaust?
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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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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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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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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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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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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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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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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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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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do the 600 they are no joke with a flash.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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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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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 02:50 AM
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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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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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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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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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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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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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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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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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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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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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+1 for the 600, V12 BI-TURBO says it all
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:48 AM
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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

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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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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.

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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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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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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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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
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Keyless go
Electronic trunk

I think thats all

White exterior, Charcoal int

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

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