Less than $30K daily driver,what you'd buy? - Lateral-g Forums

**Flash68** · #1 02-29-2012, 02:47 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 · #2 02-29-2012, 03:00 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 · #3 02-29-2012, 03:17 PM

**fleetus macmullitz** · #4 02-29-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by intocarss

That is funny.

Vegas69 · #5 02-29-2012, 03:55 PM

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

**GregWeld** · #6 02-29-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

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.

carbuff · #7 02-29-2012, 04:20 PM

I'll put a vote in for the MB as well. I never would have thought that I'd own one, but after driving the C63, I'm pretty hooked. I won't keep it much past the warranty period, as they are pricey to repair. But damn it's a nice driving car!

The regular C-Class though, that's a whole different story...

phillym5 · #8 02-29-2012, 10:01 PM

2004-2005 Mercedes E55.

Bucketlist2012 · #9 02-29-2012, 11:57 PM

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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..