toothdoc

Have any turbo owners or 911 owners driven the E55? I know that it can't handle like a Porsche, but how did it feel in comparison to your car in straight line acceleration? Thanks.

TD in DC

If straight line acceleration is an important consideration to your autombile purchase, I would buy the E55 if I were you. You will probably be happier in the end. The turbo and the E55 are not by any means targeting the same market, so I would spend some time trying out the two if I were you. It should become immediately apparent which car is for you. I suspect it will be the E55.

toothdoc

TD in DC,

I have a 02 C2 and love it. I was just wondering how the E55 feels. Thinking of getting a family car

Joe2000C4Cab

Speaking of E55's, I need another ride besides my p-car and the E55 is on the short list. I've trolled around on the internet a bit but haven't found a good classified resource for used E55's (I'm sure they're in short supply too...). Anyone know of one? I don't want to go new on this car.

Thanks.

TD in DC

Toothdoc,

I wasn't criticizing you in any way. I was just letting you know my opinion! And if you are my toothdoc, please be nice the next time I visit!

TD

P-Car fanatic

get the new m5

handles a lot better than the E55 and has a V10 with launch control

toothdoc

Thought about the M5, but there is a long wait list, something like 6months. And you know that they are going to raise the price over MSRP like crazy for the first year. Also, not crazy about the I-drive in the BMW's. I couldn't believe the 1/4 mile time for the E55 in one of the car magazines, something like 12.1! That's as fast as the turbo, but is a sedan. Crazy.

TD in DC,
I knew you met nothing by your post. I appreciated your opinion. Now are you ready for that molar root canal

toothdoc

Joe2000C4Cab ,

I have been looking on ebay, cars.com, and autotrader.com. I also picked up an issue of DuPont Registry at the book store.

04's with low miles run around 76-81K

TD in DC

SDSmith

Toothdoc-

I've never driven a turbo so I can't make the direct comparison, but I have driven my father's E55 extensively. I would believe the 1/4 time. The effortless speed out of the car is simply awesome - just keeps pulling. My old E46 M3 feels a bit sluggish in comparison (now driving a VW R32 for the interim and trolling the p-car classifieds). I think the handling is good too for what it is - great turn in and lots of stick. BTW, Mercedes is now producing a E55 Wagon for the US market. When I first saw one on the street a couple weeks ago I thought it was a custom job, but today I saw one for myself at a dealership - sweet.

The only issues to be aware of re: E55 that I know of are - - the OE Continental tires are crap - we replaced with Michelin PS2 when the road noise from the Contis got unbearable, and the supercharger belt squeaks.

New M5 looks like it is going to be great, but I wouldn't want to be an initial buyer. I like BMWs alot (M3 was a blast) but I suspect the V10 is gonna have teething problems. The rod bearings on my M3 were replaced twice under the various recalls/campaigns (note - I never experienced any motor problems on the road).

P-Car fanatic

[QUOTE=toothdoc]Thought about the M5, but there is a long wait list, something like 6months. And you know that they are going to raise the price over MSRP like crazy for the first year. Also, not crazy about the I-drive in the BMW's. I couldn't believe the 1/4 mile time for the E55 in one of the car magazines, something like 12.1! That's as fast as the turbo, but is a sedan. /QUOTE]


I drive may be a pain in the ***

6 months is not a long wait in the UK there was a longer waint list than that for the standard boxster that had been on the market 7 years!

if you want strightline then get a E55

if you like the way your 996 handles then at least wait and test drive an M5 - 6 months is not that long

programmatore

I found 10. Check out http://www.mercedesclassified.com/

V44724 Details 2003 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 100 miles $115,000 Ext: Black - Int: call Arizona Picture Available

V49784 Details 2003 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 15K miles $77,900 Ext: Silver - Int: charcoal leather California

V48946 Details 2003 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 22K miles $67,900 Ext: black - Int: dark grey leather California Picture Available

V48540 Details 2003 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 19800 miles $75000 Ext: black - Int: grey California Picture Available

V49088 Details 2003 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 13,300 miles $73,900.00 Ext: Silver - Int: black leather Florida Picture Available

V48699 Details 2001 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 1,600 miles $52,500 Ext: Charcoal - Int: ash Illinois Picture Available

V44333 Details 2000 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 18,000 miles $49,500 Ext: BLACK WITH BLUE TINT. - Int: CHARCOAL Oregon Picture Available

V44688 Details 2001 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 22,500 miles $48,500 Ext: Metallic Brilliant Silver - Int: Grey/Black Leather with Dark Birdsey Maple Trim
Texas Picture Available

V49086 Details 2001 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 18,300 miles $42,900 Ext: Black - Int: Charcoal leather Texas Picture Available

V49116 Details 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 Sedan 4D 7,800 miles $79,990.00 Ext: Black - Int: charcoal leather Texas Picture Available

bobporsche996

$115,00? some dealer is smoking something that isn't legal...

boqueron

A true story : Two months ago I was nicely driving at an (illegal) speed of 110 mph aprox. I looked at my mirror, an E55 had just reached me . We began to accelerate. The road started to get curvy. Only after the first 3 corners....no more E55. Amazing how an E55 can disappear...

PS.- I have not driven an E-55 but some years ago I owned an M5 . One of the best cars I have ever owned. I am a good driver but, it could not keep up with a "normal" Porsche in winding roads. ( But I could "fight" for more than 4 corners..). I loved my M5, they were (are?) just not comparable.

kilrgt

I have Driven the E-55, and for a Family Car its Perfect, Nice blend of luxury and performance, but its a luxury car with some sport. These cars are awsome..........But with that being said I drive a Porsche