Mercedes / AMG Mercedes talk on the E55 AMG, SLK 55, SL65, the other Classic Mercedes models.

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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You would have to sell a family member for an oil change. hahaa $$$$$$$$$$
 
Old Aug 5, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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70k = tons of choices

CLS 63,55 C63, CTS-V, Z06, Viper, GTR, 996GT3,MZ4 Coupe, etc
 
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I've seen some Bentley Arnages 99' go for $34-36k, with like 80k miles or so.

Ha, surely a bit outdated but if you find one in good shape, definitely better than any new car you can get for 34k!
 
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Honestly I'm not sure if I would buy a 10 year old Bentley. I know the "buy in" price is tempting, but the technology would be outdated and the maintenance way too high to justify it!

But, it's a matter of personal taste, so to each his own...

The supercharged 07-08 RS4's seem pretty cool. Not sure of reliability, have to look into that more. And I believe they will start offering a supercharger for the S5, approx. $15k once they hit the streets. Then again, the RS5 is right around the corner....
 
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Yeah, indeed that may be a bit too risky - but the 05 Arnage's are creeping in under 80k now and surely they will be more reliable and more updated.

Oh, CL65 - that's a nice buy under 70k, in fact you can get them in the 40's now for the older model. Really sweet car!
 
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Originally Posted by KReddy05
Honestly I'm not sure if I would buy a 10 year old Bentley. I know the "buy in" price is tempting, but the technology would be outdated and the maintenance way too high to justify it!

But, it's a matter of personal taste, so to each his own...

The supercharged 07-08 RS4's seem pretty cool. Not sure of reliability, have to look into that more. And I believe they will start offering a supercharger for the S5, approx. $15k once they hit the streets. Then again, the RS5 is right around the corner....


ohhh yeaa, the rs5 should be sickk. anyone know the pricing on one of those?
 
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Originally Posted by KReddy05
Honestly I'm not sure if I would buy a 10 year old Bentley. I know the "buy in" price is tempting, but the technology would be outdated and the maintenance way too high to justify it!

But, it's a matter of personal taste, so to each his own...

The supercharged 07-08 RS4's seem pretty cool. Not sure of reliability, have to look into that more. And I believe they will start offering a supercharger for the S5, approx. $15k once they hit the streets. Then again, the RS5 is right around the corner....
I would hold off on a RS4 with a supercharger... they have been blowing engines... not worth the chance in my book.
 
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Gotta take an M3... White with Carbon fiber all around...
 
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those are insane prices...

E92 M3 will be nice
 
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for 70 k under

SL65 AMG, SL 55 AMG, CL65AMG, Porsche Turbo 993, Porsche Turbo 996, Quattroporte sedan.....
 
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Ford Taurus all the way!!!!
 
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i just got the SL65 AMG...they can all be had under 70k now (05/06, low miles). These were $200k cars...drove it to work this morning...amazing torque...and a convertible to boot...it's the highway KING!
 
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SL65 AMG + Renntech mods. Can't beat a 700hp/900lb-ft torque roadster.
 
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Originally Posted by GDarnall
If you guys are buying a used/new car years 2005+, what would you choose?

Car has to be $70,000 or less.

Used = e63.
New = c63 or Z06 :P
 
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Hmm, maybe a Ferrari 355 or 360. But the maintance is probably a fortune. The SL65 is nice but don't they handle like garbage? Maybe a Viper would be a better choice than both.
 


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