harleybones

this is the question. I can get a white 2006 e55 amg w 70k miles on her for 25k no warranty or a 2010 e550 4matic loaded up for like 42k certified to 100k? If I choose the e55 I would need to get a cheap wrangler or something for the snow. I drove the double nickel and loved it. Tomorrow I drive the e550 4matic.

AKnight55

If you live in Boston, then I'd get the 4matic. Unless you can get the 55 and a beater like you said. The 55 is a beast when the weather gets cool this time of year.

harleybones

Thank you. I suppose there is always the ml63

GregMB

Get the E55.

I drive mine all year (even in the snow) and with a good set of Blizzaks it does fine. The ESP that everyone complains about in the summer is a godsend in the slippery stuff, makes the car a lot easier to drive. Also, switch the transmission mode to C (Comfort) and on gentle acceleration the car will start in 2nd gear.... Very helpful for driving in snowy conditions.

I owned an E500 4MATIC before my E55, and was concerned that the E55 would be a complete disaster in the snow, but it's really not bad at all. The caveat is that you MUST put good snow tires on it. I bought an extra set of wheels to make the swap easy every season change. Still a lot cheaper than buying a second car, and a lot more comfortable and fun than a Jeep.


-G

Jimshorts

Get the E55 bud... Ive got a set of winter snow tires and rims sitting around! Drove my beast year round it was awesome in the snow.

Im also in the Boston area I could get those to you before the snow comes.

harleybones

Thanks Jim. I appreciate that.

harleybones

Ok I just drove the new 2013 e 550 4 matic w 401 HP and 443 torque gets 26 mpg highway and 16 city. Can lease for 769 month w 0 down. Seems like a no brainer. Just increase the boost and she's off

skratch77

I'll sell my 55 for 26k if your interested.its a fully built kleeman car

GregMB

Dumping money into mods for a leased car seems like a "no brainer"? ....


We're you being ironic?

-G

harleybones

Well if it was a chip like Beemer has to increase boost for a few hundred bucks. It's worth it. If not I agree with you it's not worth it. So far the consensus is that she's fast but doesn't handle so great. He let me take it for weekend so I will drive her down to NYC and see how it is. How any miles on the Kleeman

skratch77

78k with 5k left on warranty.I'm going to have mb go over it and fix what ever needs to be done also.

harleybones

Skratch she seems like a great car and a beast. I'm looking to trade my rover in etc plus financing etc. sorry

KENNZO

I just gave up a C55 for a 4matic, miss the speed, don't miss the "can't get out of my driveway"!

skratch77

Its all good I kinda don't want to sell it lol but your local and figured I'd try to see if I can part with it.you won't find a cleaner car tho

AKnight55

TTs for the win. I'd def go with the 550 if you get the 2013. Better fuel efficient (somewhat), awd and with a tune you can get around 475whp out of it.

BBBSS

Can't wait for the new TT 4matic 550 to come down in price. That will be a strong contender for a new toy in a few years. I'm really loving the big bad Mercs and I look forward to owning more models in the future.

slownrusty

You guys worry about the salt on the road at all?

When I lived in Toronto the salt ate my cars alive, typically 5year old cars had a fair bit of rot around the wheel wells, rocker panels and the rear 1/4 where the bumper meets the seam (where the tires kick-up the moisture).

harleybones

hey jim im still considering the e55 since my payments will be half of a new leased e550. 380 vs 760. if so how do i get in touch w you?

skratch77

Text me when you get a chance or pm me your #

Its tough this week since my brother is getting married but you should def check my car out