Is the E55/E63 a "Jack of All Trades"?
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I put PSSs on my 997. They are pretty decent and are supposedly improved for wet, although it rarely rains here so I have yet to test that characteristic. I have PS2s on the AMG and I'll replace them with PSSs when the time arrives.
Yep, "sticking like glue" is a subjective quality. Although I will say that these E Class AMG barges do handle better than one would expect. Body roll is an issue, though. These cars are heavy and it often shows.
Yep, "sticking like glue" is a subjective quality. Although I will say that these E Class AMG barges do handle better than one would expect. Body roll is an issue, though. These cars are heavy and it often shows.
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I know the E63 does have different sways then the E550 (not sure about the E55.) But bottom line is the market is so small and not worth the investment. Plus the E55 and E63 (W211) are no longer produced. Even the current W212 E63 is too small of a market segment.
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I think you hit the nail on the head with this comment. There probably is no real demand for any company other than specific European tuners to devote the R&D time into W211s or W212s for the most part. The percent of people who mod these cars is probably pretty small. Buying aftermarket wheels and tint is about the limit for most people. The Merc just isn't one of those cost effective cars to mod like a Mustang or a Vette. You can certainly crank up the juice in the E55 to insane levels like the old Supra Turbo, though.
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I think Jangy was all about this back in the day.
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The E63 Wagon is where it is at.
Pro:
More than enough power.
Space to spare (sit 5 or 7, 5 and a couple of dogs, 5 and pretty much anything you can though in the back).
Brakes you can feel.
Revised suspension make it actually handle.
Spare tire.
Nice, comfy interior (Alcantara headliner !)
Debadged you'll never get a ticket.
Con:
You won't get any pu55y (but you should already get some if you drive a Wagon or you are just creppy)
Pro:
More than enough power.
Space to spare (sit 5 or 7, 5 and a couple of dogs, 5 and pretty much anything you can though in the back).
Brakes you can feel.
Revised suspension make it actually handle.
Spare tire.
Nice, comfy interior (Alcantara headliner !)
Debadged you'll never get a ticket.
Con:
You won't get any pu55y (but you should already get some if you drive a Wagon or you are just creppy)
so true!
