E55 AMG test drive
05-17-2005, 01:03 PM
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My Ride: On order for November Delivery - 550 !!!! - Currently own 1999 E39 540, sport pkg, premium sound pkg, black on black. Previous owner of 2000 M Coupe, 1996 328is, 1984 633csi, 1982 528e, and wifed owned 1999 528 touring and 2002 525 touring. Looking at buying 545 or 550 in fall of 2005.
Had some time to kill yesterday before an appointment and was just 2 blocks from an MB dealer. Decided to test drive the E55. I sort of hated and loved it at the same time.
Hated: the spongy breakes, bad Nav system, no bluetooth, too soft suspension, tires wanted to spin every time I hit the gas (light on dash came on and dsc was activated).
Loved: Massive torque and power, styling, ventilated massage seats, gorgous interior trim -wood, metal, leather, suede headliner.
It felt like an overly powerful Benz, not a real drivers car, but rather a beautiful luxury car with big power. How can these guys be so far behind on the technology with no bluetooth and awful nav?
Hated: the spongy breakes, bad Nav system, no bluetooth, too soft suspension, tires wanted to spin every time I hit the gas (light on dash came on and dsc was activated).
Loved: Massive torque and power, styling, ventilated massage seats, gorgous interior trim -wood, metal, leather, suede headliner.
It felt like an overly powerful Benz, not a real drivers car, but rather a beautiful luxury car with big power. How can these guys be so far behind on the technology with no bluetooth and awful nav?
05-17-2005, 01:44 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
I had one of the first W211 E55's in the country in '03. It had scary power, but the brakes were absolutely horrible, the steering numb and the handling terrible. The interior and exterior styling were beautiful, and it had every imaginable creature comfort, like drive dynamic seats (side bolsters inflated automatically to keep you in place, plus lumbar massage), ventilated seats, auto open/close trunk, keyless access, panorama roof with solar panels to power automatic parked ventilation system, etc., but I like a drivers car--I sold it after 4 months. I enjoy my 545i so much more than the E55.
05-22-2005, 11:27 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='May 18 2005, 12:04 AM
I like that scary power...
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05-23-2005, 09:10 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='May 22 2005, 11:27 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='May 18 2005, 12:04 AM']I like that scary power...
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[/quote]YA I like that scary power too!!
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