Less than $30K daily driver,what you'd buy?

[Vegas69]

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

[GregWeld]

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]

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]

2004-2005 Mercedes E55.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Lenie, we know of course that at least 500hp is the right thing to do for a daily driver, but does your wife want more than 200 hp?

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Lenie, we know of course that at least 500hp is the right thing to do for a daily driver, but does your wife want more than 200 hp?

Skip, you're definitely on to something with that statement. Greg's AMG barge, Josh's (tuned) E55, or even my GT500 are excessive on horsepower for a daily driver. If 500+ seems excessive, I would think 350 would be barely adequate for Lenie's wife, right?

Matt

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by 69MSA

Skip, you're definitely on to something with that statement. Greg's AMG barge, Josh's (tuned) E55, or even my GT500 are excessive on horsepower for a daily driver. If 500+ seems excessive, I would think 350 would be barely adequate for Lenie's wife, right?

Matt

Perhaps Lenie could post here before $$$ change hands to get our approval, rather than us takin' up all this bandwidth guessin' what the Missus wants.

[manny z]

Since it is for your wife, does she prefer american, euro, Japanese?

[Lenie]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Lenie, we know of course that at least 500hp is the right thing to do for a daily driver, but does your wife want more than 200 hp?

I'm with you, 500hp + but fuel economy here is a bit of a concern so yes something in between 300-500hp and she's the one who need it to be a little sporty also.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by Lenie

I'm with you, 500hp + but fuel economy here is a bit of a concern so yes something in between 300-500hp and she's the one who need it to be a little sporty also.

Just don't get something that will run circles around the rides here built with lottso sweat and cost mucho roberto dinero.