Love the 6, but a whisker away from 70k now, and 7 years this month...so;
2005 black E55 AMG with 27k miles, full MB history and 1 owner: £21k
Baring in mind low mileage replacement 6es are hard to find nowadays, should I?
E55 AMG
RE: E55 AMG
Sounds good. I really like those. Shame it's not the E63 though 
Great fun in the wet
Great fun in the wet
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
RE: E55 AMG
I know, the E63 would be more compelling. Does the E**AMG have any DRC/gearbox type Achilles heal probs like the 6?
C5 RS6 Avant. Muggle Blue, Black leather, PSS9s, Hotchkiss ARBs, Grizz's BIG brake kit, Phaeton cooling ducts.
RE: E55 AMG
I spoke to one of the test drivers at MB world about reliability. Said they are indestructible. And these guys know their stuff. They hammer the cars hard and they rarely have any problems with the AMG Exx. I would be tempted if I could find an estate.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
RE: E55 AMG
Damn it! I was hoping to be talked out of it. What about Mercedes after sales? and in the flesh the RS6 is a better looking beastie.
C5 RS6 Avant. Muggle Blue, Black leather, PSS9s, Hotchkiss ARBs, Grizz's BIG brake kit, Phaeton cooling ducts.
RE: E55 AMG
I agree that the RS6 is much nicer looking car. The E55 is very aggressive looking though, which I like also. I think MB are no worse than Audi.
I would miss the Quattro though. But the brutality of the E55 is hilarious. And the noise makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
I would miss the Quattro though. But the brutality of the E55 is hilarious. And the noise makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
RE: E55 AMG
Go and drive one.
If you are near surrey, go to MB World and book a hot lap in one. You'll be able to get some quality info from the drivers then (who are not really affiliated with MB, but more like subcontracted in).
If you are near surrey, go to MB World and book a hot lap in one. You'll be able to get some quality info from the drivers then (who are not really affiliated with MB, but more like subcontracted in).
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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RE: E55 AMG
i always fancied the 6.3 bi turbo engine not sure which model this was fitted to... but kicks out alot of power
03 Mugello Pearl Avant 32K
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MTM Tuned, Vreds, Miltek 520+
Need any parts? just give me a shout on PM
Re: RE: E55 AMG
I mean the E63. Never been in a E55.Shoppinit wrote:I agree that the RS6 is much nicer looking car. The E55 is very aggressive looking though, which I like also. I think MB are no worse than Audi.
I would miss the Quattro though. But the brutality of the E55 is hilarious. And the noise makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
RE: E55 AMG
Yep, I'm driving it over the weekend.
I like the wide shoulders of the RS6 compared to the AMG. Looks more purposeful.
Lol! My wife just cracked me up. She says this forum should be called 'Loose Men'. Cheeky cow!
I like the wide shoulders of the RS6 compared to the AMG. Looks more purposeful.
Lol! My wife just cracked me up. She says this forum should be called 'Loose Men'. Cheeky cow!
C5 RS6 Avant. Muggle Blue, Black leather, PSS9s, Hotchkiss ARBs, Grizz's BIG brake kit, Phaeton cooling ducts.
RE: E55 AMG
That's like saying Wet Water...
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
RE: E55 AMG
Well, he is flirting with a Merc - what hapened to fidelity!!
RE: E55 AMG
i think you'll miss the quattro especially with the winter upon us.
Re: RE: E55 AMG
+1. I have a feeling the traction control light will be flashing a lot!leet wrote:i think you'll miss the quattro especially with the winter upon us.
With the RS6 it simply delivers all the horses with no fuss.
I test drove an E55 estate and thought it was more of a sideways step. The RS6 felt very solid when I got back into it. The dash/buttons are laid out better in the RS6.
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