Handling of an 04 vs 05+
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Handling of an 04 vs 05+
Can you guys who have driven an 03-04 and 05-06 comment on the handling differences between the two? I did some research and it looks like the 05-06's come with the CLS suspension and steering rack. Is it a huge difference?
One of the reasons I sold my 04 E55 a year ago was because I wasn't too excited about the car around the turns. I'm looking to get back in to another and am wondering if I should hold out for an 05 this time?
One of the reasons I sold my 04 E55 a year ago was because I wasn't too excited about the car around the turns. I'm looking to get back in to another and am wondering if I should hold out for an 05 this time?
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Can you guys who have driven an 03-04 and 05-06 comment on the handling differences between the two? I did some research and it looks like the 05-06's come with the CLS suspension and steering rack. Is it a huge difference?
One of the reasons I sold my 04 E55 a year ago was because I wasn't too excited about the car around the turns. I'm looking to get back in to another and am wondering if I should hold out for an 05 this time?
One of the reasons I sold my 04 E55 a year ago was because I wasn't too excited about the car around the turns. I'm looking to get back in to another and am wondering if I should hold out for an 05 this time?
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It is not drastic and the handling still pales in comparisson to say an M5. But the 05 and 06 seem a little better then the 03.
Oh and if you sold an 04 for handling reasons and you think you will be amazed by getting an 05-06 you better start looking at an M5 or Porsche.
Oh and if you sold an 04 for handling reasons and you think you will be amazed by getting an 05-06 you better start looking at an M5 or Porsche.
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sure if u could find a set for the e55..... and dealer may need to recode the car because you will be getting messages left and right.... but its a great thought for those who hate airmatic
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drop the front end of the E55 with "washer method".. and front end turn in is improved.
Still not a good handling vehicle.. my C32 is much better in that regards.
E55 is a speed boat..
Still not a good handling vehicle.. my C32 is much better in that regards.
E55 is a speed boat..
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