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

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by intocarss

That is funny.

[GregWeld]

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...

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Neil B

For sheer daily-driving enjoyment, look at a 3-series BMW. But, if it's anything like mine, you'll want to sell it at 6-7 years of age or 65Kish miles. They get pretty expensive with maintenance items and little things going wrong after that.

Owning one - I'd agree with this!

Or the Audi S4... which Todd doesn't like -- but I love the one I bought for my son... it's fun - fast enough - 4 doors - looks great...

However.... it ain't (nor is the 3 series) 30 grand either....

For 30K I'd buy a Ford F-150

[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

[Bucketlist2012]

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..