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Re:Wait for 2002 E55 AMG (archive)
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Posted by Paul T. on October 09, 2000 at 13:18:35:

In Reply to: Need some opinions on E55 AMG and ///M5 PLEASE posted by ***Buying new car*** on October 08, 2000 at 17:06:07:


Hi,

I am currently in the market for a new Sports Sedan. I know the three fastest sedans are the E55 AMG, M5, and the XJR. I have already ruled out the XJR since i used to own a Jaguar and had horrible experiences.

So now its pretty much down to the E55 or M5. Both of these sedans are so similar in performance that it is really hard for me to decide.

I know the M5 has an awesome 6 speed manual but on the other hand, the AMG has an awesome driver adaptive automatic. To tell you the truth, i really have no preference when it comes down to the transmission.

Both cars look amazing plus they are both so exclusive. Also, i have been reading some of the posts on www.bmwm5.com, and it really seems to me that the M5 has quite a bit of problems. Is that normal for BMW's? I have owned neither Merc or a BMW but i have heard only great things of both cars.

I understand this is a BMW forum, but if you could please try to be as unbiased as possible in your responses it would be greatly appreciated.

Once again, i want to thank you guys for providing such a useful and informative board.

Lawrence

Since there is a year's wait on either car I would wait for the 2002 E55 which will be a completely redisigned car with a blown V8 putting out 450 horses. I'm No. 1 on the list at my local Mercedes Benz dealer. The E55 is also available with AWD (4Matic in Benz parlance() in Europe and my dealer says it should be available stateside by next spring. The 4Matic E55 will blow the doors off an M5 in wet weather and be very neutral in turns in any weather. I have a E320 4Matic and I love it. I actually passed on a 00 M5 and am perhaps the only person on the planet to do so. The 6 speed tranny was too long throw for me and not as smooth as it should have been. Judge for yourself.

Paul T.

00 540i Sport with Steptronic and Dinan mods
99 Jeep Grand Cherokee
98 Mercedes Benz E320 4Matic




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