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Found this interesting thread on the benz boards. Shows how mature these guys are.
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Benz cars are great cars but it seems that really old farts are the majority that are drawn to them thus ruining the reputation of a Benz. I myself would not want to be identified with these "farts". Younger guys (that is virile men, he he) seem to be attracted to Bimmers.
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Read through page 1 of their thread, rather comical to read some of the remarks. My feeling is, get the car that suits your tastes and needs. That's why there are hundreds of different car models being designed and built.
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That thread shows the level of class of the MB world.... dunno what it is, benz just feels old and slow.... need to do more to appeal to younger croud... need better driving feel. My best friend is a MB nut (cars he's owned; s600, g500, s550 sport, etc...) and when he drove the M5 he just had this flabbergasted look on his face... he was in awe. That says something about M sport.
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02-06-2013, 01:31 AM | #6 |
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That thread is a bunch of E55 owners. Those are old used cars now purchased and modded by YOUNG MB fanboys that can't even afford a new 335i. Now that we have the demographic the comments make perfect sense.
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they definately get more attention from women. (and im not talking about cougars, im talking about 20-30 year olds) the brief time i had my cls63 i got some pretty cool comments. with the BMW m5, its still gets attention, but mostly from other men (car enthusiasts) |
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E55s are basically low cost used performance cars these days. They are owned by people who couldn't afford a new M5 or E63 or anything up to date.
These guys are just engaging in a self back patting exercise to rationalize a 20-30k purchase which they probably could barely afford. http://www.autotrader.com/find/used-...cago-60603.jsp
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I was vacillating between a BMW M5 and MB CLS63 AMG though I was a bit partial to the M5 as I wanted a manual transmisssion option. When I asked my girlfriend (she's 27) which car/driver she would ride in/with if she was invited to ride in/with one she answered the MB but not for the reasons you probably thought. She said the guy in the MB may be trying very hard to impress to get women's attention and would probably be more than willing to just throw money (as a sugar daddy, perhaps) her way just to get her on the front seat. Well, that solidified my convictions and got the M5. So if you want to be tagged with $$$ in you head as a potential sugar daddy, get a MB. Ask your girlfriend/wife the same question and you not be surprised with the choice but with the reason.
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I was over on MBWorld for my stint with the C63, but havent been back since I put my deposit down on the M5 last May. I got a lot of useful info over there, but I agree, I felt the audiencce to be a bit immature or too old for my tastes. Perhaps it was because of the C63 crowd, perhaps not. I for one am glad Im back with BMW in this forum, as I used to chat frequently on M3 Forum when I had the e46.
I dont get the hate, just because you own one doesnt mean you have to dislike the other.
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This seems to be the case in the thread in question no doubt. As a long time AMG owner (7) and an original owner of a 2004 new E55 I know there are alot of good owners over there. Its sad that they just can't understand that their "venerable" E55's are so long in the tooth now. I dont intend to insult the M113 platform- it was ground breaking back in 2003. I mean who had heard of a sedan with 516 lb/ft of tq 10 years ago? It was a marvel and it was a tuners delight too but its just old now and so are the arguements they pose where they say "my car is 10 years older and still kicks its butt". I mean in reality there is always something faster but that does not make it better. The AMG vs BMW lame convos will never die.. I just read and move on. After 6 M's and 7 AMG's I realized I cant go wrong with either.
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Agree Dave. The SLS Roadster is magnificent looking. But the performance and weight specs (on paper at least) are so similar to the M5, that I don't think I would pull the trigger. Of course it's about exclusivity at that level.
The SLS is another fast and fat beast (without a lid). Damn good looking though
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Some of their immature comments stood out so much that I had to post it here.
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The most hysterical part is that these are E55 guys. Some of them boasting about beating an E60. Rather clear that few if any have actually driven, ridden or likely even seen an F10.
I sorta got a kick out of the read. Did kind of motivate me to keep my eyes open for them on the highway-lol! |
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Although I will say, that if we are talking strictly about MB's here, that the 2014 E63 (AWD) and 2014 CLS63 (AWD) do have me a little worried. Just a little...
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You get the same song and dance EVERY time a new car is launched, regardless of forum, demographic, or geography. All the guys with aging models or competing brands feel the need to bash the new car in a meager attempt to justify their dated car, and assuage the fact that they can't buy a newer version. It's human nature, regardless of age. Been guilty of it myself!
New Ferrari comes out, guys with older Gallardos are saying stage 2 will crush it.. New Porsche comes out, GTR guys with p800 switzer kits are saying they can take it. And on and on... It's what propels us, and keeps us HUNGRY for more power!!!!
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LOL--- AWD and 580 hp will definitely help the AMG's from a dig but the cars still get not as efficient mct tranny which is a planetary automatic. Our cars should be just as fast if not better up top with the DCT and no power robbing AWD. I still have an AMG with the MCT and I can clearly tell the difference in shifting and power efficiency. At least your comment was about a 2014 though unlike the posts in the E55 forum where their cars are 2003's to 2006's. Who the hell still has a 5 speed automatic tranny? Oh yeah.. they do.
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I guarantee you they will do 11.5 stock in the 1/4 mile.
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There is a reason why I hate mbworld.
They behave like a honda board. Think so godly about their car. I still have 04 E55, bought new in 2003. Stock to Stock, the E55 will pull about 1/2 to 3/4 length on E60 if launched from dead stop. But north of 80 miles, E60 will walk away from E55 like E55 is stationary. F10 on the other hand will pull on E55 through out the speed range. Even 6MT will be faster at launch. If anyone is down to show some smack, I can provide both cars.
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