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Friend of mine just bought the new Porsche 911. Handles and stops great, has very little power in comparison to the E55. I also feel cramped when I'm in the car. Roads in LA aren't that smooth and I soon grew tired of bouncing over the pavement. Was relieved to get back in my sedan.
Audi's have great interiors, solid cars, none of them will have the explosive power of your E55. While they can be modified to make power, they make it differently. I grew tired of 9 years of Audi so for you, the change may be welcome.
M3's have no torque, revs like there is no tomorrowthough, handling and braking are magnificent.
Audi's have great interiors, solid cars, none of them will have the explosive power of your E55. While they can be modified to make power, they make it differently. I grew tired of 9 years of Audi so for you, the change may be welcome.
M3's have no torque, revs like there is no tomorrowthough, handling and braking are magnificent.
A 4400 lbs tank running an 11.8 @ 118 STOCK isn't "explosive power"? (This in regard to the S8). Hell pretty much anything in the Audi line with that new twin turbo 4.0 will dance. Keep drinking the Kool Aid my man.
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Bentley GTs can be had now for 40-50K as well. Twin Turbo V 12. Looks very sexy. Considering they are 200K cars pretty good bang for the buck. Others have said CTS-V, and I agree. Can be had for low 30s now.... crazy. I like the E55 looks better though after seeing one park right next to me a few days ago.
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The most important factor here is your budget...if you're willing to spend new bi turbo AMG money and two seaters aren't an issue, why not a 911 Turbo?
Without a blink, get a 997 GT2- high 10/very low 11 sec car from the factory @ 130mph. Forget the rest of those cars...
Without a blink, get a 997 GT2- high 10/very low 11 sec car from the factory @ 130mph. Forget the rest of those cars...
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No Kool Aid needed. It would seem you have not driven a wide variety of fast cars to feel the various ways they feel when achieving similar acceleration rates and/or speed. There is no denying the twin turbo 4.0 and when the shops massage it, it will surely be even more beastly, but it will ALWAYS have a different feel to how it delivers its power. 9-10 years of Audi ownership and tuning shop association has me VERY familiar with Audi. I didn't knock it, didn't say they were slow. My exact quote was, "they make it differently".
Back on topic though, and back to my first post, you should take a LONG look at one of these...
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
Sexier looking than our Mercedes ....
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And tons of low end tq that you're gonna love. And making crazy power is both much easier and WAY cheaper.
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Bentley GTs can be had now for 40-50K as well. Twin Turbo V 12. Looks very sexy. Considering they are 200K cars pretty good bang for the buck. Others have said CTS-V, and I agree. Can be had for low 30s now.... crazy. I like the E55 looks better though after seeing one park right next to me a few days ago.
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Great question and I shouldn't have left that out.
A two year old SL63 is right at the top of my budget and about as far as I'm willing to go. So, anything in that price range, 65 K to 80K.
Would even consider a non AMG SL550 but the sound and power of the 63 is pretty attractive.
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A lot of great suggestions here.
RS7: I'm going to have to take a look at one. I know nothing about them. Not even what they look like. But, since they came up a bunch in this thread they must be worth a look.
Bently: Oh baby do I love the look of this car. But, no way I can afford to fix the thing if I break it. Plus, a little too high profile for me.
911 Turbo: Giving serious thought to this one. Driven a couple and they are fast. Not crazy about the ride quality and small size but it could be a daily driver. Also, automatic trans is a must.
SL63: Still high on the list. Just a great all around car.
CTSV: Impressive performance but build quality does not appear as high as the Germans. Styling is a like it or hate it type of thing and I'm still on the fence. A friend has a highly modified one pushing close to 1,000 HP. An absolute beast.
I typically buy my cars for cash and keep them for years so leasing is out. Otherwise the budget would be higher. Once I get a car I like I tend to baby it and keep it awhile.
RS7: I'm going to have to take a look at one. I know nothing about them. Not even what they look like. But, since they came up a bunch in this thread they must be worth a look.
Bently: Oh baby do I love the look of this car. But, no way I can afford to fix the thing if I break it. Plus, a little too high profile for me.
911 Turbo: Giving serious thought to this one. Driven a couple and they are fast. Not crazy about the ride quality and small size but it could be a daily driver. Also, automatic trans is a must.
SL63: Still high on the list. Just a great all around car.
CTSV: Impressive performance but build quality does not appear as high as the Germans. Styling is a like it or hate it type of thing and I'm still on the fence. A friend has a highly modified one pushing close to 1,000 HP. An absolute beast.
I typically buy my cars for cash and keep them for years so leasing is out. Otherwise the budget would be higher. Once I get a car I like I tend to baby it and keep it awhile.
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A lot of great suggestions here.
RS7: I'm going to have to take a look at one. I know nothing about them. Not even what they look like. But, since they came up a bunch in this thread they must be worth a look.
Bently: Oh baby do I love the look of this car. But, no way I can afford to fix the thing if I break it. Plus, a little too high profile for me.
911 Turbo: Giving serious thought to this one. Driven a couple and they are fast. Not crazy about the ride quality and small size but it could be a daily driver. Also, automatic trans is a must.
SL63: Still high on the list. Just a great all around car.
CTSV: Impressive performance but build quality does not appear as high as the Germans. Styling is a like it or hate it type of thing and I'm still on the fence. A friend has a highly modified one pushing close to 1,000 HP. An absolute beast.
I typically buy my cars for cash and keep them for years so leasing is out. Otherwise the budget would be higher. Once I get a car I like I tend to baby it and keep it awhile.
RS7: I'm going to have to take a look at one. I know nothing about them. Not even what they look like. But, since they came up a bunch in this thread they must be worth a look.
Bently: Oh baby do I love the look of this car. But, no way I can afford to fix the thing if I break it. Plus, a little too high profile for me.
911 Turbo: Giving serious thought to this one. Driven a couple and they are fast. Not crazy about the ride quality and small size but it could be a daily driver. Also, automatic trans is a must.
SL63: Still high on the list. Just a great all around car.
CTSV: Impressive performance but build quality does not appear as high as the Germans. Styling is a like it or hate it type of thing and I'm still on the fence. A friend has a highly modified one pushing close to 1,000 HP. An absolute beast.
I typically buy my cars for cash and keep them for years so leasing is out. Otherwise the budget would be higher. Once I get a car I like I tend to baby it and keep it awhile.
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PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SL600 E55 BRABUS*SOLD*
PANNY TURBO: THE CAT'S MEOW
3.7 0-60 11.7 1/4 mile
great road presence- when they are done right they look AMAZING!
THE CAT'S MEOW3.7 0-60 11.7 1/4 mile
great road presence- when they are done right they look AMAZING!
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Saw a Panamera turbo at local restaurant the other day with a crowd of people around it. Definitely a head turner with all the extra goodies done to it.
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PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SL600 E55 BRABUS*SOLD*
Panny factory… agreed (like comparing a base BENZ with AMG package)
but like was stated when Panameras are done RIGHT it has more road presence then many exotics.
Just an FYI
i loved my E55/BRABUS body car in the pics.
but like was stated when Panameras are done RIGHT it has more road presence then many exotics.
Just an FYI
i loved my E55/BRABUS body car in the pics.
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