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**Flash68** · #1 02-29-2012, 01:25 PM

05 MB E55 with ext warranty.

Vegas69 · #2 02-29-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

05 MB E55 with ext warranty.

I've hated every Mercedes Benz I've ever driven. Slow steering, numb brakes.

**Flash68** · #3 02-29-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by compos mentis

I thought of those too, but Lenie has his own little set of rules.

You know how rebellious I am Skip.

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

I've hated every Mercedes Benz I've ever driven. Slow steering, numb brakes.

I liken it to a big Caddy type cruiser instead of anything sporty with tight steering and braking. I don't even want tight steering in a daily driver anymore. Been there done that for years.

Have you driven a model with the E55's 516 ft-lbs engine?

Vegas69 · #4 02-29-2012, 04:00 PM

I'm with you buddy. My S4 is driving me nuts. All you need to do is blow on the steering wheel and it changes direction. I've had it into the dealer twice for alignment and a new set of tires. Best driving car I have is the Camaro.

intocarss · #5 02-29-2012, 04:17 PM

**fleetus macmullitz** · #6 02-29-2012, 04:48 PM

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That is funny.

Vegas69 · #7 02-29-2012, 04:55 PM

Don't get your panties in a bunch. I haven't driven a S63.

**GregWeld** · #8 02-29-2012, 05:08 PM

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Don't get your panties in a bunch. I haven't driven a S63.

I'm not... just saying that these cars are built (MB) for what they are -- big comfortable "numb" cruisers... Great for long distance touring. Pick up the pace a bit -- and they do quite well.

Bucketlist2012 · #9 03-01-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

You know how rebellious I am Skip.

I liken it to a big Caddy type cruiser instead of anything sporty with tight steering and braking. I don't even want tight steering in a daily driver anymore. Been there done that for years.

Have you driven a model with the E55's 516 ft-lbs engine?

Yes I did back in 2008..I almost dropped the 31,000 for it right then...E55 AMG..

I will wait for a used newer one down the road...The newer motors are sweet too..

**GregWeld** · #10 02-29-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

I've hated every Mercedes Benz I've ever driven. Slow steering, numb brakes.

Really? Ask Brian Finch about how slow the steering is and how numb the brakes are on my S63... I think he'll have a slightly different view "at speed" than this.

However -- you always have to remember "the market". The market for different cars is what they're built for. MB is built for "comfort" and long distance high speed autobahn touring... kick back at 140 and talk to your buddies on your way to the golf course...

A Ferrari is built to be fast and nimble... and loud. Completely different markets and different purposes. Ya can't really compare them.

If I want loud and rowdy -- I'll drive my Nomad... Wind in my hair the '32... a drive to California.. the S

Daily driver... The S or anything in the line EXCEPT the C class...