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r!der
03-27-2009, 04:02 PM
Lets assume both cost about the same.

2005 C55 AMG (15K miles) or 2007 BMW 335 Sedan (6 Speed) (35K miles)?
JoJoYZF
03-27-2009, 04:04 PM
Id go with the c55 just because its an amg.
BobTheBiker
03-27-2009, 04:16 PM
neither because IMO they're both overpriced cars no matter how you look at em. sorry but I dont like german cars at all.
shmike
03-27-2009, 04:56 PM
Id go with the c55 just because its an amg.

Agreed.

AMG vs. M3 would be a tougher decision.

Like to like, I still prefer the Benz.
Homeslice
03-27-2009, 05:42 PM
The BMW, because:
1) it's still under warranty
2) it's a stick shift
3) bmw's usually steer & handle better than mercedes
4) the 335 twin-turbo has nearly all the performance of the M3 anyway
r!der
03-27-2009, 06:59 PM
The BMW, because:
1) it's still under warranty
2) it's a stick shift
3) bmw's usually steer & handle better than mercedes
4) the 335 twin-turbo has nearly all the performance of the M3 anyway


For sure. That's what I'm leaning towards. The C55 is much more rare and it does come with a monster V8, but something about just doesn't seem right. It went to the dealer for an electrical problem with 5K on the odometer and it's had 3 owners since. :idk: Checks out in Carfax but there's still gaps in the history.

On top of that, I've always thought bmw's were some of the best "driving" cars. Had a 97 328i back in the days and had my brothers e46 m3 for a few months, real fun to drive.

PS. BobTheBiker...You're missing out!
tached1000rr
03-27-2009, 07:00 PM
Bmw
Chris S
03-27-2009, 07:09 PM
Bmw
JoJoYZF
03-27-2009, 07:56 PM
Agreed.

AMG vs. M3 would be a tougher decision.

Like to like, I still prefer the Benz.

If it was an m3 Id go with the bmw.
BobTheBiker
03-27-2009, 08:07 PM
PS. BobTheBiker...You're missing out!

I get plenty of wrench time on my ZX10, I dont need a german car to soak up more time/money I cant spend.
r!der
03-27-2009, 08:08 PM
If it was an m3 Id go with the bmw.

You're saying you would pick an E46 M3 over the C55, right? That means you would pick the E46 M3 over the 335?

Or are you talking about the E90 M3, in which case...yeah...it's a no brainer.
JoJoYZF
03-27-2009, 10:51 PM
You're saying you would pick an E46 M3 over the C55, right? That means you would pick the E46 M3 over the 335?

Or are you talking about the E90 M3, in which case...yeah...it's a no brainer.

Yes and yes. The e46 m3 is one of my favorite possibly attainable cars ever.
101lifts2
03-28-2009, 01:39 AM
Is the MB a 2 door? Too lazy to look it up.

I'd take the MB. Everybody and their mother has 335 or a lookalike.
Mrs. Colleen
03-28-2009, 01:57 AM
If one is an auto and the other is a manual that would be my deciding factor right there...I have never owned and never plan on owning an auto.
Homeslice
03-28-2009, 02:04 AM
If one is an auto and the other is a manual that would be my deciding factor right there...I have never owned and never plan on owning an auto.

+trillion
pauldun170
03-28-2009, 11:28 AM
BMW..

2005 MB new were all over the place quality wise and a 4 year old AMG might turn into an expensive headache REALLY quick.
101lifts2
03-28-2009, 08:47 PM
BMW..

2005 MB new were all over the place quality wise and a 4 year old AMG might turn into an expensive headache REALLY quick.

Considering all the german autos use the same suppliers I would say buy whatever you like better. I'd get the manual though.
Mr Lefty
03-28-2009, 09:06 PM
Considering all the german autos use the same suppliers I would say buy whatever you like better. I'd get the manual though.

suppliers ok.. (don't believe it but what ever) but that doesn't necessarily make the cars the same... IIRC AMG's are hand built motors...
Porkchop
03-28-2009, 10:27 PM
:nopicsbs:
unknownroad
03-29-2009, 12:45 AM
For sure. That's what I'm leaning towards. The C55 is much more rare and it does come with a monster V8, but something about just doesn't seem right. It went to the dealer for an electrical problem with 5K on the odometer and it's had 3 owners since. :idk: Checks out in Carfax but there's still gaps in the history.

4 years old, and only 15k miles after 4 owners? I would RUN the fuck away from that :panic:
Homeslice
03-29-2009, 01:01 AM
4 years old, and only 15k miles after 4 owners? I would RUN the fuck away from that :panic:

Probably just treated as a status symbol among wannabe-pimps.......not for any serious driving.
r!der
03-30-2009, 12:57 PM
Thanks, most of you backed up what I was thinking.
The C55 sounded good but it had red flags all over it. Not to mention it was automatic. :panic:

I've driven lots of cars, and to me, bimmers are some of the best "driving" cars made.

Here's a pic of my e36 before I sold it...it had 135K miles.
Rider
03-30-2009, 01:19 PM
Between the 2, I'd go with the 335. But for the same money I could find something better.
Homeslice
03-30-2009, 02:15 PM
BMWs also have the best seats.
101lifts2
03-30-2009, 02:48 PM
BMWs also have the best seats.


I would say Volvo does. BMWs are hard and unless your body is mushy, it makes you conform to the seat vs. the seat conforming to me. Most seats bother me except truck seats.
Homeslice
03-30-2009, 03:09 PM
I like hard seats on both cars and bikes, I don't know why. I think because I don't like the material bunching up against my taint, lol
Chris S
03-31-2009, 10:20 PM
Most seats bother me except truck seats.

Just another reason to have no respect for your opinions.
101lifts2
03-31-2009, 11:46 PM
Just another reason to have no respect for your opinions.

Then put me on ignore?? I can show u how if you wish.
r!der
04-01-2009, 12:34 PM
Then put me on ignore?? I can show u how if you wish.

LOL

101lifts always causing drama. :lol: