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Sep 8, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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C32 AMG, 350hp V6 with Supercharger. You can lightly modify it for some quiet substantial gains.

Sep 9, 2008 | 01:33 PM

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if you need the extra room get the e55

if not then I would choose c32

Sep 9, 2008 | 01:35 PM

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Isn't the E55 much more powerful though? It seems like the best in terms of price to performance ratio.

Sep 9, 2008 | 07:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rondocap

Isn't the E55 much more powerful though? It seems like the best in terms of price to performance ratio.

Yes it is.

Are you looking for straight line speed? If so step up to a V12TT. ECU/TCU tune and you'll be flying!

Sep 9, 2008 | 09:58 PM

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E55! If you want comfort, refinement, smoothness and class....or a 516lb/ft of torque beast with a simple tap of the foot, it's your car.

Sep 10, 2008 | 11:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rondocap

Yeah, pretty much I can't think of anything better for the price in terms of performance.

Did they ever make E55's with the panoramic roof?

yes 04'-06'

Sep 10, 2008 | 11:18 AM

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EFittyFiii or CFitty Fii

youll have a choice between F/I or N/A

Sep 10, 2008 | 01:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by empunker

if you need the extra room get the e55

if not then I would choose c32

X2 The C32 is a fun car.

Sep 10, 2008 | 05:39 PM

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Personally, I'd opt for CLK or E55 within MB line. Outside of MB, I'd consider E46 M3, Boxster.

If budget allows, a new C63 or M3 is my best choice for a hi-perf daily.

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