What's your commuter?
02-24-2012, 10:34 AM
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2004 W211 E55K, GL550
I have racked up 37,000 miles on my '06 E55, thanks to the fact that I'm in the city and never need to drive. However, the little lady and I we're looking to buy a home in the burbs and am thinking that I need the finest cheapest car I could find with decent mpg.
Just curious, do any of you have beater-commuters? I was thinking some cheapo old car, maybe a 90's accord or something.
Just curious, do any of you have beater-commuters? I was thinking some cheapo old car, maybe a 90's accord or something.
. best car to own imo never breaks down great gas mileage and i even leave the doors open with out any worry sometimes lol.
02-24-2012, 10:43 AM
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2004 W211 E55K, GL550
I used to drive round trip 80 miles per day with my 745Li that I had. Too much trouble with that car, sold it and got W210 E55. And now I only drive 2 miles a day since office moved to 1 mile from my house. You know, W210 E55 is actually very fun to drive, enough torque and weight less than W211. Very reliable and good MPG. Freeway 25-26MPG, city depend how i drive........ Other E55 for commute is not bad idea at all !
02-24-2012, 01:22 PM
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Yup, its really timeless and more comfortable for long drive. I find W210 leather is much smoother. Most of people have W210 then get W211. I did the other way, W211 for 2 years then add W210. And its still pretty fast car !
02-24-2012, 02:17 PM
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Diesel golf sounds good, diesel anything actually :P. I like the $2k Lexus. I suppose I'll just scour craigslist for a while since it's Friday.
02-24-2012, 02:31 PM
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02-24-2012, 02:34 PM
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02-24-2012, 02:49 PM
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2004 E55 AMG
2010 Prius
Decent NAV, sound system with bluetooth audio and 50MPG all day.
A good contrast to my E55, and after driving the Prius for two years I can get my E55 to an indicated 22MPG haha.
My previous daily was a E36 M3 coupe, and I actually don't miss it.
Decent NAV, sound system with bluetooth audio and 50MPG all day.
A good contrast to my E55, and after driving the Prius for two years I can get my E55 to an indicated 22MPG haha.
My previous daily was a E36 M3 coupe, and I actually don't miss it.
02-24-2012, 03:06 PM
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Same combo as us. ('11 Prius). ppl are like: your garage is schizo. I'm like: my garage makes sense.
02-24-2012, 03:24 PM
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96 is the first year of W210. They did some changes in 2000 and 55AMG got some nice front and rear bumper + side skirt. Interior leather is completely different much smoother and also with black maple trim.
02-24-2012, 03:41 PM
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2004 W211 E55K, GL550
no offense but cant compare the 96 to a 2000 to 02 models i loved my w210 infact if i didn't total it i would for sure still have it. That car has a true drivers feel to it good power good handling and great looking car imo. I had header k&n filter crank pulley and 2nd cat and resinator removed and it moved pretty freakin good i also had it lowered on H&R's and handling was pretty nice in that car probably better then the W211.
02-24-2012, 05:02 PM
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no offense but cant compare the 96 to a 2000 to 02 models i loved my w210 infact if i didn't total it i would for sure still have it. That car has a true drivers feel to it good power good handling and great looking car imo. I had header k&n filter crank pulley and 2nd cat and resinator removed and it moved pretty freakin good i also had it lowered on H&R's and handling was pretty nice in that car probably better then the W211.
02-24-2012, 05:59 PM
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Wasnt really comparing.. Just saying Im really not feeling the body style anymore.. Dont think ill ever sell the w211 though, its a winner for sure 
02-24-2012, 07:59 PM
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My next mod will be 168 pulley and 63 conversion and done.
02-24-2012, 08:03 PM
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I use my chopper and my pilot to take me from roof top to roof top to all of my buildings
to make sure all the rats are in single file
to make sure all the rats are in single file
2k? will you take $2500 today? lol
02-25-2012, 05:06 AM
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Hey, I enjoy it My round trip was about 35 miles, in Iowa, through rain, sleet and snow and this car got me there every day.
Now we're moving to Florida and it will be about 12 miles round-trip, with the top down almost every day.
Hey, I enjoy it
My round trip was about 35 miles, in Iowa, through rain, sleet and snow and this car got me there every day.Now we're moving to Florida and it will be about 12 miles round-trip, with the top down almost every day.
02-25-2012, 11:32 AM
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1969 280S, 1991 300E
I love this car. It's as nice to drive as anything i've owned & it's 43 years old with 70,000miles, all original.
I just finished pads, rotors, shocks, springs & a custom stereo run off an ipod so the dash is all original.
I've never had a car get me so many thumbs up.
I just finished pads, rotors, shocks, springs & a custom stereo run off an ipod so the dash is all original.
I've never had a car get me so many thumbs up.
