I just hit "invisible visible mode"

^ Trouble Maker

I'll move this to "cough" - avoid the flames

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...e-already.html

I think this should be settled on a benchpress contest! LOL!

I bought my E55 06 about a year ago paid $33K include ext. warranty.
I wish I am like one of your guys can pay $100K or even $80K for a new car. I put the most of my money in my house and my kids. I reason I bought the 55 is NOT to race, I bought it bacause I come to visite this forum so often and made me sold my E500 and get the 55. I hope this forum is still the same and people still get respect even have different opinions.

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god i felt so pumped about my car until reading this. however a lot of it is true. technology wise....its falling way behind.

^WORD - And even though these cars are getting on in age, they still rock. Being one body style from current is not a big deal to me. For some it is, and they pay the price for "new".. The Gallardo in the parking lot is an '05, however with 24/k miles, I would say it is still pretty nice. Ill race him later this week. I will make sure to have cameras on all four corners, and elecronic monitoring of all systems. In fact, since this is one of my friends, Ill hook a cable to his car too. Maybe I can get someone to run along to make sure the cable does't drag the ground...

fwiw, my Porsche is now 14 years old and I'm holding on to it (I had a newer 997 but went back to a 993.) It's a classic. But it's not that fast by current standards. And I bought my 2009 E63 last year knowing the new style W212 was here (I preferred the W211 body style.)

Body style and design is another issue all together. I really like the style of the 1960's Ferraris, but they aren't honestly that fun to drive (nor fast by today's standards.) I like a lot of older cars, but their functionality and driving enjoyment are becoming limited as the years go by.

Manufacturers move out new technology (motors, trannys, etc.) really quickly these days. The minute you get something, there's something more advanced already coming around the corner. It's almost as bad as computers and digital cameras, etc..

Get what works for you. But there's always something better and faster. Yeah, these cars rock but let's not get complacent about it and try to convince ourselves they're the greatest cars on the road. Definitely a big bang for the buck on the used market, but they aren't supercars nor are they collectibles. AMG is now the boutique division of Daimler AG. It's not like the old days of the original Hammer, etc.. There's an AMG version of everything MB now builds.

Where I live, I see tons of cars way faster and more pricey than what I drive. Nobody pays attention to my car. And I like it for that reason.

Agreed with all information in the previous post except: The AMG still has a hand built engine, are not that common in comparsion and come from the factory with nealy 500HP. Its better than my Suburban

Oh, and per the Internet, all E55's are faster than rickers 600. I did a search

PS- I still like the E30 M3.. Its slow but.. has a coolness factor.

I have a 2001 S55 - NA 55 Engine and AMG monoblock rims. I love it, it's the perfect "classic" big AMG car, along with the first E55's and C36. Not as fast as the newer kompressor that came after it, but still a lot of power to play with.

I love the look, I want to always keep it even if I get newer cars. It's a timeless design imho. The W220 and W211 aren't too far apart design wise either.

Im glad you are having fun and I think Ricker will like this too.... probably because he knows his car is faster

It's just silly **** ramblings now... He's morphed into an invaluable addition here on MBW

You sound like a "box of rocks." Do you look as goofy as you sound?

Is that like stand-up comedy?

bramage you only have 33 post and you are by far my hero on mbw.

therickers and gonzjed someday i will grow up and when i do i want to be just like you guys.

Maybe it's the other way around? .................cause they ain't pimpin' and shinin' in a merlot E55

LMFAO bro i actually laughed. and btw your lucky i dont have a CLK black cause i woulda have used much better or "thug" wording.

Just wanted to get in on the cage match here. My wife's 2003 Expedition has heated/cooled seats that far outperform the E55's ventilated seats. It should have included a big red-lettered warning on the visor against activating the A/C feature when sporting sweaty *****.

I'm afraid DainBramage wont be able to grasp this.

Ricker,
your wit was evident in post number one... Your peanut gallery only pales in comparison to what you have provided thus far.
I’ve noticed you have probably moved on to harassing other posters, but glad you came back to say hi.


I was wondering if you could help me since I am new here:


How do I get my insignificant mods in BOLD and RED at the bottom of my posts?

PS- Are all those oil spots from your hot rod or your hair?
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As for VIC, I do not need to tell you the power of google.. First hit:

www.rickers600isslowerthanalle55s.org


I'm surprised you missed it, but (seriously) the info you provide is truly appreciated. I see you add a lot of value here. Rickers, well, he provides endless hours of amusement…



...and to answer Gonads question: Goofier!

I notice you keep editing this post, not only are you goofy, you stutter too.

To stay on track...adding your rear wing to your mod list can be done, just go to your settings.

I keep coming up with bigger and better insults. I'll add the wing now- Thanks:

opps- Forgot Mod List:


WING

ps- Ricker and I are buddies now, however if you want to take his place, that would be fine.

Since this thread will likely be closed soon, Ill some it up for the new readers:



Q. Do people generally know what these things have in them?
A. No, most do not


Thanks guys for helping out a (happy) new E55 owner.

I love this place.

BTW, until Ricker posts a time slip, I'm taking credit for the quickest 1/4 mile in an SL600 on MBWorld. OH SNAP!

Off topic:

Sean, still love the TCU tune? I'm gonna let you log some miles before I take the plunge.