Thinking about trading in E60
11-12-2008, 02:16 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i SMG
So in my free time I have been looking at autotrader and they have several CLK55 and E55 for sale.
I think I could get around $29,000 from carmax for my E60 and then turn around and buy an AMG.
Just wanting to know if anyone knows if the AMG's are reliable and how expensive service would be on the car?
I think I could get around $29,000 from carmax for my E60 and then turn around and buy an AMG.
Just wanting to know if anyone knows if the AMG's are reliable and how expensive service would be on the car?
11-12-2008, 02:18 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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I call dibs on the RD quads if you sell them for cheap. 
11-12-2008, 02:22 PM
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11-13-2008, 05:23 AM
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My Ride: 2005 (01/05 Build) Titanium Silver Metallic 530i, Black Dakota Leather Interior w/Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Cold, Premium & Sport Packages, Steptronic, Bluetooth
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If we're playin dibs...then i'll call it on the Sprintbooster =)
11-13-2008, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by nyceric03' post='719974' date='Nov 13 2008, 08:57 AM
my friend has a clk500 and some faulty wiring thing (his car is outta warranty) made his ballast die and repairs were about ~1000 dollars
11-13-2008, 06:12 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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Don't do it. Stupid fast straight line speed isn't everything. What happens when you encounter a turn? The CLK55 and E55 handle like crap. My E63 has better handling but nowhere near that of the 545i. You won't have the same confidence in a turn as you would in the 545i.
11-13-2008, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='720049' date='Nov 13 2008, 09:12 AM
Don't do it. Stupid fast straight line speed isn't everything. What happens when you encounter a turn? The CLK55 and E55 handle like crap. My E63 has better handling but nowhere near that of the 545i. You won't have the same confidence in a turn as you would in the 545i.
But I do love the way they look.
