Upgrade from C32
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Drive an '03 E500, you will understand everything. I am used to having a V8 underfoot and although the 3.2K is a GREAT engine, it doesn't have the low-down dirty grunt that an 8-cyl does. The E500 is a stellar performer as it is, and the E55 is going to be utterly mindblowing I'd imagine. Also, the C32 is SMALL, no getting around that. I'm ready for something a bit larger and more refined. Finally, the C32 has never quite measured up in terms of build quality, fit and finish and trim quality to what I think a Mercedes should be. Again, it's a great car but some of the plastics used are decidedly low-rent (the dash is my major issue). The E500 lacks for nothing in this area and is everything I think an MB should be. It's very very elegant and everything from the switchgear to the surfaces speaks of higher quality levels.
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2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
Point taken on all counts - I think the C32 wins on looks though. The E55 needs something to toughen the appearance- I don't know what - maybe 19" wheels? You had an M5, so you'll know what I mean.
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Originally posted by mhh
Point taken on all counts - I think the C32 wins on looks though. The E55 needs something to toughen the appearance- I don't know what - maybe 19" wheels? You had an M5, so you'll know what I mean.
Point taken on all counts - I think the C32 wins on looks though. The E55 needs something to toughen the appearance- I don't know what - maybe 19" wheels? You had an M5, so you'll know what I mean.
Edited to add : The 1999 E55 shared a common front end with the other E classes and looked quite a bit less aggressive than the 2000-02s. While I don't think we'll see that change for '04 I'm willing to bet there'll be a freshening in '05.
Last edited by kaneman; Jun 1, 2003 at 01:18 PM.
