nye500

I could use it as a DD, but elect not to. With potholes, salt, snow,idiots in parking lots, etc, it's nice sometimes just to hop in the SUV and not have to worry about anything... I mostly use it for a night on the town, to the golf course, or just crusing on a nice day. It could def. be used as a DD, I'm just a nut when it comes to my babies!!

det42phx

Yes I thought about the cts-v also, for the money seems like a great car (american M5) but wife will drive and she does'nt really drive stick in east valley traffic. She also said its one of the ugliest cars she has seen.

W211 BEAST

Lol. I agre with you, the S55 has a MONSTROUS back seat. A 6' tall person can be sitting behind a 6' tall person and they'll both have enough legroom. I just personally can't drive something as big as the S class everyday. For me the E was the perfect compromise.

Lol. Don't worry I'm just kidding with you. I'm not really too much of an @$$h0le. lol. But seriously, get an E55 and daily drive the **** out of it. Best decision I ever made. I still remember the day I drove mine home for the first time, best feeling ever. And to be honest, the mileage isn't that bad considering my brother's CLS500 gets about 18 MPG and I get 12.5 in a car with a bigger engine plus a supercharger. Get it, you won't regret it. But if you do frequently have people in the backseat, consider an S55, your passengers will apprecciate the extra space the ship has to offer lol. Happy I am amused?

Chris @ GT PRO

Car is a great DD in my opinion. Nice, comfortable, and plenty of power on tap. IF you take care of the car then the car will last you a while, good purchase.

Blacksport350

I hear you....I bought the wife a V and it lasted 6 months before it had to go away. It was fast and made great noises but at heart, just another American POS and that got annoying quickly. As much as I like the "concept" of American muscle cars, it seems that Mercedes AMG is the one company that has been able to deliver this "concept" perfectly almost every time.

way2evil

It really pisses me off. The "new" GM is still the same old ****. At least Ford is doing good. My SHO is great. Nice fit and finish, way better than the V.

emoving

How does that SHO compare to the E63 in performance? I saw one today and it looked pretty good. Problem in a year or so, it will look just like another Avis rental!

way2evil

I think it will jump a 63 off the line. IT wouldnt last long, the 63 would pull on it quickly after the jump. I cant see this car becoming a rental. Not a SHO at least, maybe the cheaper models. The interior is very nice, not like the typical crappy Taurus you are thinking of. It really doesn't show many characteristics of an American car, where as the V shows all of them.

alextaylor29

All,

I think I can comment here. I drive my E55 to and from work daily 100 miles door to door. I've had it for 3 months now and already put on 10K miles to give you some perspective. This is in traffic, bumper to bumper at times, not some joyful country jaunt.

These things are made like bank vaults and it's been perfect for me. I'm a bigger guy too, 6'2 240 lbs and there is plenty of room no issues there. I often get 20-21 MPG which really is amazing when you think about it.

I'm coming from a Dodge Durango SUV which was like driving a sofa to work everyday so I would be 100% honest if the E55 was not doing it for me.

So I could not recommend this car stronger for a daily driver and the funnest part is blowing tail gaiter into the weeds when they get annoying. Just tap the hyperspace pedal, err...sorry gas pedal....and they are a distance memory in about 3 secs.

Love this car!!!

Alex

pearlpower

One persons daily drive may be completely different compared to others. My daily drive is 400 miles a DAY! Many do not drive that in a week. Changes things. Average MPG cruising is 18.7 with a few power spurts here and there. I take the Maxima instead.

mikeevo

Interesting point. I to would suggest some Japanese LUXO if you want to just be lulled away and get from Point A to Point B with a thoughtless existence. The E55 is more than that, its knowing you have options , options of changing the suspension when you going down crappy back roads and the wife doesnt appreciate taunt suspension. just hit the comfort button. then change back when your running down the twisties on Sunday sport II works pretty well. Its about dropping down 1 1/2 when you need the aggressive look and sport 19s or 20s. The interior is great, better than any American car I have ever owned and sometimes sorry to say I have owned alot. Japanese interior is all show and no go. Thin material not support for anything other than highway use. Both MB and BMW have bolsters, padded seat, thick soft beautiful leather that wears well. I have not ever bought a new MB or BMW but you would swear the cars were brand new every time I buy one used. Most are 3-4 years old. Now when it comes to Power the E55 has more than any DD would every need, I am new to the E55 but not to big power, my supercharged 98 Vette still inches my E55 by alittle but it only seats two and not near as nice of a ride or interior. Even though it is a MB I still think it has some stealth factor compared to both of my EVOs which stood out tremendously ( fun cars though). Sorry to be so long winded but for me it was an easy choice find a great deal on an E55 and sell off all the other DD I had. I still keep the convertible , Hot rod project car and the family parade car, you know the spice of life thing.

XCstud

Heck yes it's a good daily driver. I bought our '06 E55 for my wife 13 months ago and I just wish it was my daily driver and not hers. I get to drive it on weekends or weeks like this upcoming week where she's out of town on business. I would probably get too many speeding tickets if it were my daily driver so I just live vicariously through my wife and enjoy it when I get a chance. I get to drive it to work tomorrow and hopefully the road will be clear and I can hit 120 on the stretch where I can see far enough ahead to know there are no cops out Fortunately the backseat is big enough that it shouldn't be an issue getting baby #1 in and out when she shows up in a few months.

i_am_amused

Hopefully you won't be surprised by a cruiser popping up over the horizon as you top 120. Here in Virginia they have mobile radar, and 120 mph could get you about a month of automatic jail time.

Why not just take it to a track while your wife is away? She'd never know, and I promise we won't tell her.