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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 12:52 PM
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M5 or S500?

my dad is looking into selling his 97 Carrera. which would u get? hmmm. im thinking M5
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 12:59 PM
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M5 for sure.
No question in my mind. My boss back home got one, what a great car to drive. If he wants to go for an S55 then I'd say get that but otherwise the M5 is tight, just Chrome those stock rims.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:01 PM
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M5 all the way....the s500 is too conservative.

Get the ///M Rocket!
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:01 PM
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get the Bavarian monster.....
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:10 PM
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:13 PM
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For speed wise, get the M5. For that pimp, high roller ride get the S500.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:19 PM
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s500 for dads.

M5 for kids.

Thats the way it is, Silly Rabit...M5's are for kids!
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:22 PM
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Actually, the question should be M5 or a AMG C32, E55, S55 or any of the other AMG MB models, (thought these three are the most comparable.) I also saw they finally have a SLK AMG convertible huh? 342 hp with similar torque and only 3100 lbs. WOW! Talk about a fun little car!
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:35 PM
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M5 all the way. Once you've experienced the ///M, you'll in never never land!
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 01:56 PM
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I love that SLK32AMG as of now that is gonna be my next car until I see something else I like more. But how can you beat that thing, It looks hot, it is a Convert which is great for out here. And it hauls serious ass. I saw some numbers with 0-60 upper 4's Quarter mile 13 flat @110mph.

It gets to 125MPH in 18 seconds hahahah That is FAST.
Also it is Automatic which is great cause out here I don't feel like driving manual when it is 110 degrees out. Also nice inside and great nav system. Looking to get one start of 2003 unless like I said I see something else that intrest me.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 02:26 PM
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M5. Moving to car talk
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 02:31 PM
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Any of them, they would all be fun!

I won't be able to afford any of them anytime in the near or not-so-near future. Stupid buying a house
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 03:14 PM
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M5 over S500 for sure. Now an S600 is a different story!

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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 03:17 PM
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From one who has driving the E55 & an M5, I's have to say the M5! So much better driver experience. Alot more sporty feel. The E55 is sporty, but has a more luxury feel.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 03:26 PM
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M5 all the way, that thing is a rocket w/ wheels. S500 for family man w/ kids.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by Vampyre
Actually, the question should be M5 or a AMG C32, E55, S55 or any of the other AMG MB models, (thought these three are the most comparable.) I also saw they finally have a SLK AMG convertible huh? 342 hp with similar torque and only 3100 lbs. WOW! Talk about a fun little car!
i saw one of these little shits at the track, he was running 13.7's dayum... slk320 kompressor
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 04:29 PM
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Get the M5 if its a choice....my oldman has a 00 S500 and its an overpriced piece of crap.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 04:47 PM
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Get the M5 if its a choice....my oldman has a 00 S500 and its an overpriced piece of crap.
No doubt about it, M5.

My dad's second one is coming next month. Blast to drive, very fast, great hanling, and luxurious. Cheaper too.

BTW, the M5 has standard chrome rims

LeMans Blue

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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 04:59 PM
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j-k M5 all the way, it is a beast!
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 06:58 PM
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CLK55 AMG

or CLK55 AMG Under 5 Seconds !

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...view_clk55.xml
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 07:06 PM
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LeMans Blue

im jerkin off to this picture right now!!! thats my favorite color, especially with the LeMan interior, those seats are so damn nice.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 10:43 PM
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M5
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 08:52 AM
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S500 is Sweet Car. Friend works for the Press Fleet for MBUSA. I love the S55, but now the SLK32 is rated as the fastest production car in the US. Also my love in life is the CLK55 AMG Coupe. AHHHHH PRAY TO THE GOD OF Mercedes Benz.
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:02 AM
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Originally posted by NJ_CLS_driver
I love the S55, but now the SLK32 is rated as the fastest production car in the US.
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:26 AM
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Get the M5 .....

Unless the old man wants a two go with the CL55 or wait and get the new SL500.


M5
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:29 AM
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in order of preference:

SLK32 AMG (fastest production benz in the United States)
C32 AMG
CL55 AMG
CLK55 AMG
E55 AMG
S55 AMG
Lexus SC430
Lexus GS430 (rmm s/c, 20"s, etc.)
Audi S8
Acura TL-S
...
M5
Audi S4
Jaguar S-Type
...

a benz is so much classier than a bimmer...
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:38 AM
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if i were him.i will go with m5.as it is more powierful and 6 speed manual. more attractive and a purely a sports sedan
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by SpeedyRonin
in order of preference:

SLK32 AMG (fastest production benz in the United States)
C32 AMG
CL55 AMG
CLK55 AMG
E55 AMG
S55 AMG
Lexus SC430
Lexus GS430 (rmm s/c, 20"s, etc.)
Audi S8
Acura TL-S
...
M5
Audi S4
Jaguar S-Type
...

a benz is so much classier than a bimmer...
Are you saying that you would pick the TL-S over an M5?

If so, that's
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by SpeedyRonin
in order of preference:

SLK32 AMG (fastest production benz in the United States)
C32 AMG
CL55 AMG
CLK55 AMG
E55 AMG
S55 AMG
Lexus SC430
Lexus GS430 (rmm s/c, 20"s, etc.)
Audi S8
Acura TL-S
...
M5
Audi S4
Jaguar S-Type
...

a benz is so much classier than a bimmer...
Umm...nice list...
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 02:17 PM
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Originally posted by NJ_CLS_driver
S500 is Sweet Car. Friend works for the Press Fleet for MBUSA. I love the S55, but now the SLK32 is rated as the fastest production car in the US. Also my love in life is the CLK55 AMG Coupe. AHHHHH PRAY TO THE GOD OF Mercedes Benz.
Too bad its supercharged Its the same engine as the SLK320 but w/ a supercharger. Heck you can do that to any car and make it fast.

I'd only buy a car w/ a supercharger if the engine was BUILT for a supercharger (i.e. 911 TT)

EDIT:

BTW, the BMW M Coupe & Roadster are also a 3.2L engine (Same size as the SLK32) and no supercharger/turbo and produce 315hp. 0-60 in 5 seconds....
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 02:32 PM
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M5 all the way plus its cheaper, a little I think
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 10:36 PM
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how the hell did i miss this thread? it had my name writen all over it!

M5!!!!!
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