BMW 550 or MB SLK55
02-19-2007, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='393036' date='Feb 18 2007, 10:15 PM
if you can live with a 2-seater id vote for the SLK55 AMG in a heartbeat... just make sure you get a silver or black one, dont go with any of the other colours... Interior is a bit cheap compared to the CLS/SL/S/CL (but still better than bmw's) and the engine is an absolute marvel... and the sound is beautiful 
as for me i swapped an e46 m3 (and sold a 530d) for a CLS55 AMG and never regretted it... best car i have ever owned
as for me i swapped an e46 m3 (and sold a 530d) for a CLS55 AMG and never regretted it... best car i have ever owned
If you want something that's rewarding to drive, looks good & has the space then it's the E60 all the way (of course).
As he says though for a weekend blat & a giggle then the SLK would be my choice. Ignore his silly AMG ramblings that the engine is a marvel, it's good but not that good & always get's killed by BMW's finest. One is fun & quick (AMG) the other is quick & practical (550). Although i'd opt for the M5 as Merc have nothing yet to worry an M5.
02-19-2007, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='393100' date='Feb 19 2007, 03:42 PM
Better than BMW's that's very funny
If you want something that's rewarding to drive, looks good & has the space then it's the E60 all the way (of course).
As he says though for a weekend blat & a giggle then the SLK would be my choice. Ignore his silly AMG ramblings that the engine is a marvel, it's good but not that good & always get's killed by BMW's finest. One is fun & quick (AMG) the other is quick & practical (550). Although i'd opt for the M5 as Merc have nothing yet to worry an M5.
If you want something that's rewarding to drive, looks good & has the space then it's the E60 all the way (of course).
As he says though for a weekend blat & a giggle then the SLK would be my choice. Ignore his silly AMG ramblings that the engine is a marvel, it's good but not that good & always get's killed by BMW's finest. One is fun & quick (AMG) the other is quick & practical (550). Although i'd opt for the M5 as Merc have nothing yet to worry an M5.
02-19-2007, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='393100' date='Feb 19 2007, 03:42 AM
Although i'd opt for the M5 as Merc have nothing yet to worry an M5.
M5 is fast, but even I got dizzy while driving the M5. The car jerks more during gear change.
02-19-2007, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='393330' date='Feb 19 2007, 05:16 PM
Have you drive a E63 before. It's damm fast and comfortable, too.
M5 is fast, but even I got dizzy while driving the M5. The car jerks more during gear change.
M5 is fast, but even I got dizzy while driving the M5. The car jerks more during gear change.
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If you don't need the space, then I'd go with the SLK. Although at the price of the AMG model, I'd consider it's competition, Mcoupe, cayman S or perhaps a certified 997S.
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Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='393100' date='Feb 19 2007, 11:42 AM
Better than BMW's that's very funny
If you want something that's rewarding to drive, looks good & has the space then it's the E60 all the way (of course).
As he says though for a weekend blat & a giggle then the SLK would be my choice. Ignore his silly AMG ramblings that the engine is a marvel, it's good but not that good & always get's killed by BMW's finest. One is fun & quick (AMG) the other is quick & practical (550). Although i'd opt for the M5 as Merc have nothing yet to worry an M5.
If you want something that's rewarding to drive, looks good & has the space then it's the E60 all the way (of course).
As he says though for a weekend blat & a giggle then the SLK would be my choice. Ignore his silly AMG ramblings that the engine is a marvel, it's good but not that good & always get's killed by BMW's finest. One is fun & quick (AMG) the other is quick & practical (550). Although i'd opt for the M5 as Merc have nothing yet to worry an M5.
And as for the last comment, whatever
03-20-2007, 07:34 AM
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550i is a "small M5" what else do you need my friend?
think of engine realibility MB is no where near Bimmer
think of engine realibility MB is no where near Bimmer
