New Addition to the Garage
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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E (W124-036), 2004 W211 E55
New Addition to the Garage
I've spent most of my past forum time over in the W124 section keeping up with topics that related to the 500E. We picked up a 2004 W211 E55 yesterday to add to the garage. My's wife's X5 4.8is just kept encountering too many problems. It's a different animal than the 124.036, but I think we will really enjoy it. The power is amazing, and of course it's tough to beat the experiance of an MB. Once I get it registered, the mods will begin.
German Power!!
German Power!!
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Formula Mazda, Beast Junior...400HP 135i
Enjoy the new ride....you will love it!
I looked through your 500E gallery and love it. I almost bought a 500E back in the day but got the Ur S4 instead as it was about $30K cheaper and more track worthy (also did a Euro 3.8L E34 M5 a little later). For that time, the M5, S4, and 500E were in a league of their own. I never did get to own a 500E and have wanted one ever since. Out of those three icons, the 500E is the coolest machine some 17 years later!
I looked through your 500E gallery and love it. I almost bought a 500E back in the day but got the Ur S4 instead as it was about $30K cheaper and more track worthy (also did a Euro 3.8L E34 M5 a little later). For that time, the M5, S4, and 500E were in a league of their own. I never did get to own a 500E and have wanted one ever since. Out of those three icons, the 500E is the coolest machine some 17 years later!
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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E (W124-036), 2004 W211 E55
Power- E55 hands down
Fun to Drive- Depends on the situation
Aftermarket Mods- Both require deep pockets
I guess it's really a toss up depending on what you are looking for.
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E55
I like doing quick stop light runs, being comfy and going fast in a straight line, so I chose the E55. If I wanted better handling, connection to the road, and a high reving engine it would be the M5 no question.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E (W124-036), 2004 W211 E55
Enjoy the new ride....you will love it!
I looked through your 500E gallery and love it. I almost bought a 500E back in the day but got the Ur S4 instead as it was about $30K cheaper and more track worthy (also did a Euro 3.8L E34 M5 a little later). For that time, the M5, S4, and 500E were in a league of their own. I never did get to own a 500E and have wanted one ever since. Out of those three icons, the 500E is the coolest machine some 17 years later!
I looked through your 500E gallery and love it. I almost bought a 500E back in the day but got the Ur S4 instead as it was about $30K cheaper and more track worthy (also did a Euro 3.8L E34 M5 a little later). For that time, the M5, S4, and 500E were in a league of their own. I never did get to own a 500E and have wanted one ever since. Out of those three icons, the 500E is the coolest machine some 17 years later!
Strange as it may sound, the 500E is still my favorite. As nice as the E55 is (exceptional car), the build quality pales in comparison. The MB cars produced before about 1994 are bullet proof. After 17 years, and 70K miles, there are no squeeks or rattles. The leather shows no signs of wear. The paint shines as if it were new. The quality Mercedes put into these cars is just not available today. I guess that's why they cost $82K in 1992. There are some nice examples out there today for great prices. One of my fellow 500Eboard forum members just picked up an original 9K mile example out of Florida.
