Sad but true, I think my next car is going to be a lease return E55.

obLu · 04-09-2007, 07:48 PM

Holy crap, I had one in front of me at lunch today and that thing muscled away from me like I was a 200k mile clapped out hyundai. Honestly, as much as I like it, I don't really spend as much time cornering as I need to make a BMW shine ... most times the roads are just clogged with retards. I'm starting to be drawn toward the luxo muscle barge.

BMW320i · 04-09-2007, 09:50 PM

what about the M5 ??

KL2DC · 04-09-2007, 10:03 PM

W211 I assume...nice cars

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FirstClass · 04-09-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW320i

what about the M5 ??

Yup, M5 > E55 imo. M5 + chip = 997 Turbo fast.

Tropicool · 04-09-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Yup, M5 > E55 imo. M5 + chip = 997 Turbo fast.

not chip. a different real differential.

purplewidow · 04-10-2007, 02:20 AM

yeah well i am a bmw at heart kind of guy...and from the m5 owners i know and i have gone up against in my mom's s55 i have taken them all down from anything..then again i took down a 997 911 turbo from a dig once too all the way to 110-120...her car just seems like a low 4 upper 3 sec 0-60 and it is rated at about 4.5 but damn it feels soo much faster than my buddies o6 wrx sti and night and day from my dad's old 2002 s55 it is a 5.3 sec 0-60...but the new one the s63 they are getting in 5 weeks should be awesome though not any faster really i think but should be sick none the less...still way way more psyched about MY 335.. it is on a carrier leaving in 2 days for a dealer as we speak so in one weeks time so long e34 dinan 540 hello e92 335!!! and i have read a lot of m5 owners getting spanked by e55's and e63's a lot as well not just in person...but on a track it is a totally different story!!!! M5 all the way!!!! push that M button and it's all over!!!

but i fear this might be the same with the new m3 and the new c63..though detuned on the express way in a straight line it will probably win...but on a track new m3 all the way!!! only you have to ush the power button think the M button is gone less i missed it from the steering wheel.. ahhh beamer we need more power!!!! though i am quite happy but think cars such as the m5 and m6 should beat the amg's since they are supposed to be sportier and more for the drive but those amg's are just filthy fast!!! still beamer fan for life!!!
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bavarian19 · 04-10-2007, 06:35 AM

just get the F430 and get it over with...

fobunited · 04-10-2007, 10:54 AM

Hmmmm.... As often as M cars and AMG cars are compared, I truly believe they are made to cater to different people. M cars are naturally more sporty whereas AMG cars are more luxurious with a sporty feel, so in the end which direction are you leaning towards?

Do you want a road going luxury sports car that is going to lean towards being a sports car, meaning you're going to sacrifice road noise, smooth ride, etc.?

Or do you want a luxury car that is tuned to run with alot of sports cars on
the road, but is geared towards luxury? Meaning you are going to sacrifice a manual transmission, cornering ability, etc. for the sake of luxury and a smooth ride?

All in all, they are all GREAT cars and faster than more than 90% of the cars on the road. Owning and driving an E63, I had no idea Mercedes could make a car that feels more like a BMW than a Mercedes. AMGs are GREAT cars and defies what usually comes to mind when thinking of a Mercedes. I have not personally driven the new M5, but do have an M6 on order coming in around July. I'll let you know then.

As far as the 911 Turbo, completely different category. That is a purebred sports car with an extremely harsh ride, and is extremely fast. Although it does have 2 bucket seats in the back, good luck fitting anyone back there without having their neck strained. It does lower 3 sec 0-60.

FirstClass · 04-10-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cantc0pe

not chip. a different real differential.

Bah, forgot about the diff.

obLu · 04-10-2007, 12:52 PM

If I'm buying big, I'm buying luxury. I mean, I understand where people are coming from with the M5 but it just seems silly to me. It's just too hardcore for it's size and weight so it misses the mark. Think about it from this perspective, 8000rpm V-10, flappy paddle F1 gearbox, ultra tight suspension all wrapped up in 4000lbs of pig lard. It's like a fat chick in a g-string.

M3 sedan I can understand. M5 I've never really gotten the point since it's big and heavy.

And if I'm not having fun cornering I might as well be comfy and be able to go fast in a straight line.

Plus, I doubt I can get an M5 off lease for around 45k like I can an E55.

FirstClass · 04-10-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by obLu

M5 I've never really gotten the point since it's big and heavy.

Ever driven one?

obLu · 04-10-2007, 06:44 PM

Nope ... got me there.

It's all e-conjecture.

just4kickz · 04-10-2007, 07:13 PM

e55 is sweet... and i've always liked MB Service

Chris.G · 04-11-2007, 05:53 AM

The E55 is the only luxury barge i like with full heart. You can't go wrong with any AMG model.

wuufer001 · 04-17-2007, 02:47 AM

yup, its called the beast

Doccommando · 04-17-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by obLu

Nope ... got me there.

It's all e-conjecture.

It handles a lot better than you think it should based on numbers alone. That's why it's a BMW and not a Mercedes.

just4kickz · 04-17-2007, 08:40 PM

i think i like mb service more than bmw... :/ but e55 will be a hot ride... everytime i see one im always droolin.

sdiver68 · 04-18-2007, 09:16 AM

I chose the 335i over a used E55. The E55 does look great, and has a beast of an engine which easily can be made even more powerful than it is stock.

In the end, though, the 335i won out for the handling + power combination. And the E55 would have been used, and the 335i new. Watch out for poor reliability and high repair costs...if you get one, make sure you get or purchase an extended warranty. I received an online quote of ~$4k for a +5 year/75K bumper-to-bumper extended warranty which easily would have been worth it as part of the purchase.

Now, if my budget could stretch to a new CLS55, game over! Even though it still doesn't handle real well, everything else on that car is over the top. OK, they don't make them new anymore

, I'd still consider a CLS63.

My next car might be the new c63....

IMHO, AMG > M5 except on the N'ring.

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purplewidow Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	yeah well i am a bmw at heart kind of guy...and from the m5 owners i know and i have gone up against in my mom's s55 i have taken them all down from anything..then again i took down a 997 911 turbo from a dig once too all the way to 110-120...her car just seems like a low 4 upper 3 sec 0-60 and it is rated at about 4.5 but damn it feels soo much faster than my buddies o6 wrx sti and night and day from my dad's old 2002 s55 it is a 5.3 sec 0-60...but the new one the s63 they are getting in 5 weeks should be awesome though not any faster really i think but should be sick none the less...still way way more psyched about MY 335.. it is on a carrier leaving in 2 days for a dealer as we speak so in one weeks time so long e34 dinan 540 hello e92 335!!! and i have read a lot of m5 owners getting spanked by e55's and e63's a lot as well not just in person...but on a track it is a totally different story!!!! M5 all the way!!!! push that M button and it's all over!!! but i fear this might be the same with the new m3 and the new c63..though detuned on the express way in a straight line it will probably win...but on a track new m3 all the way!!! only you have to ush the power button think the M button is gone less i missed it from the steering wheel.. ahhh beamer we need more power!!!! though i am quite happy but think cars such as the m5 and m6 should beat the amg's since they are supposed to be sportier and more for the drive but those amg's are just filthy fast!!! still beamer fan for life!!! ________ justin bieber fans ________ medical marijuana dispensaries ________ SHEMALE XXX ________ Colorado Dispensary Last edited by purplewidow; 09-11-2011 at 06:30 AM..
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fobunited Private First Class 17 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2011 550i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Folsom iTrader: (1)	Hmmmm.... As often as M cars and AMG cars are compared, I truly believe they are made to cater to different people. M cars are naturally more sporty whereas AMG cars are more luxurious with a sporty feel, so in the end which direction are you leaning towards? Do you want a road going luxury sports car that is going to lean towards being a sports car, meaning you're going to sacrifice road noise, smooth ride, etc.? Or do you want a luxury car that is tuned to run with alot of sports cars on the road, but is geared towards luxury? Meaning you are going to sacrifice a manual transmission, cornering ability, etc. for the sake of luxury and a smooth ride? All in all, they are all GREAT cars and faster than more than 90% of the cars on the road. Owning and driving an E63, I had no idea Mercedes could make a car that feels more like a BMW than a Mercedes. AMGs are GREAT cars and defies what usually comes to mind when thinking of a Mercedes. I have not personally driven the new M5, but do have an M6 on order coming in around July. I'll let you know then. As far as the 911 Turbo, completely different category. That is a purebred sports car with an extremely harsh ride, and is extremely fast. Although it does have 2 bucket seats in the back, good luck fitting anyone back there without having their neck strained. It does lower 3 sec 0-60.
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obLu Major 55 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	If I'm buying big, I'm buying luxury. I mean, I understand where people are coming from with the M5 but it just seems silly to me. It's just too hardcore for it's size and weight so it misses the mark. Think about it from this perspective, 8000rpm V-10, flappy paddle F1 gearbox, ultra tight suspension all wrapped up in 4000lbs of pig lard. It's like a fat chick in a g-string. M3 sedan I can understand. M5 I've never really gotten the point since it's big and heavy. And if I'm not having fun cornering I might as well be comfy and be able to go fast in a straight line. Plus, I doubt I can get an M5 off lease for around 45k like I can an E55.
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sdiver68 Expert Road Racer 59 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90, 09 335i e93 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3)	I chose the 335i over a used E55. The E55 does look great, and has a beast of an engine which easily can be made even more powerful than it is stock. In the end, though, the 335i won out for the handling + power combination. And the E55 would have been used, and the 335i new. Watch out for poor reliability and high repair costs...if you get one, make sure you get or purchase an extended warranty. I received an online quote of ~$4k for a +5 year/75K bumper-to-bumper extended warranty which easily would have been worth it as part of the purchase. Now, if my budget could stretch to a new CLS55, game over! Even though it still doesn't handle real well, everything else on that car is over the top. OK, they don't make them new anymore , I'd still consider a CLS63. My next car might be the new c63.... IMHO, AMG > M5 except on the N'ring.
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