05-06m3 or 05 e55 amg

siman3 · 11-06-2008, 03:22 PM

i want one of the two not sure which one to get i was gonna get a m3 but im big guy and i feel like ill look stupid driving it

mikeokimster · 11-06-2008, 03:34 PM

I recommend you drive them both first to get a direct personal impression from both, since in the end it is you that should be the one enjoying the drive

Inspired · 11-06-2008, 03:34 PM

e55 hands down..you dont even need to test drive both..

siman3 · 11-06-2008, 03:37 PM

ive drove my friends m3 its alittle older like a 02 with 98k miles but i still havent drove a e55

nj335i · 11-06-2008, 03:58 PM

2 very different cars, but if you're looking for power, go with the supercharged E55... with simple upgrades, you are looking at some serious hp.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-06-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

e55 hands down..you dont even need to test drive both..

No comparison.
E55 FTW.

Kit523 · 11-06-2008, 04:23 PM

E55 Ftwwwwwwwwww

Year's_End · 11-06-2008, 04:27 PM

If the E55 drives like our (now gone) CLK55, then hell no. Get the M3. Horrible steering, and an unusually harsh ride, given the relative lack of body control. Great engine though.

Mo · 11-06-2008, 04:33 PM

E55 for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With the E55 you will have the body that's out right now and with m3 you will have the older body. I personally would hate to drive a car that's the old body.

Deda · 11-06-2008, 04:42 PM

well great choice..i will go e 55

Crimson92 · 11-06-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

If the E55 drives like our (now gone) CLK55, then hell no. Get the M3. Horrible steering, and an unusually harsh ride, given the relative lack of body control. Great engine though.

not the same engine..not the same suspension...

totally different car

ive driven both...extensively

BaLLzZz · 11-06-2008, 05:00 PM

im basically in the same boat but its e60 m5 vs w211 e55 and i think the m5 will win. But in your case i would take the e55 your looking at about 10-15k more then the m3 but its really worth it. great engine nice car nice interior really good car for the price they are going for right now

Year's_End · 11-06-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

not the same engine..not the same suspension...

totally different car

ive driven both...extensively

Then in that case, get the E55.

TheCyrax · 11-06-2008, 05:14 PM

The e55 market right now is VERY cheap for how much car you're getting.

My buddy just picked one up an '05 on auction for $28k with only 22k miles

Davin · 11-06-2008, 05:22 PM

E55 AMG fuh sure

chrisE92 · 11-06-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCyrax

The e55 market right now is VERY cheap for how much car you're getting.

My buddy just picked one up an '05 on auction for $28k with only 22k miles

that's INSANE!!

amgthis · 11-06-2008, 06:50 PM

The torque monster. Man it looks great.
http://mymbonline.com/hg_e55.php

siman3 · 11-06-2008, 07:08 PM

think i know which one i want now
how does e55 do on the track

Year's_End · 11-06-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCyrax

The e55 market right now is VERY cheap for how much car you're getting.

My buddy just picked one up an '05 on auction for $28k with only 22k miles

BaLLzZz · 11-06-2008, 07:35 PM

my friend got one for 31 with 35k miles

reinaldo335 · 11-06-2008, 07:47 PM

e55 is faster, but it is not the same driving feeling.

watrob · 11-06-2008, 08:10 PM

Have had both, go with e55 if your a big guy, 4 doors and goes like you won't believe!

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siman3 Registered 4 Rep 3 Posts Drives: black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: easton iTrader: (0)	05-06m3 or 05 e55 amg i want one of the two not sure which one to get i was gonna get a m3 but im big guy and i feel like ill look stupid driving it
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mikeokimster Lieutenant Colonel 215 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: e90 jerez m3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Seattle, WA iTrader: (10)	I recommend you drive them both first to get a direct personal impression from both, since in the end it is you that should be the one enjoying the drive __________________ Current: 10' E90 Jerez M3 DCT ///Mods: Xpel front clip wrap, Nokya 2500k H8 halos, matte grills, IND reflectors, scoops, MS drop-in, MS track pipes, Dinan exhaust, 240E, ESS tune, BBS CHR, s04 255x35 295x30, KW Clubsports, ceramic pads Retired: 08' E92 328i JB 6mt 212 rwhp 190 rwtq
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Inspired Colonel 156 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	e55 hands down..you dont even need to test drive both..
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siman3 Registered 4 Rep 3 Posts Drives: black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: easton iTrader: (0)	ive drove my friends m3 its alittle older like a 02 with 98k miles but i still havent drove a e55
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nj335i Modaholic 98 Rep 1,707 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast iTrader: (7)	2 very different cars, but if you're looking for power, go with the supercharged E55... with simple upgrades, you are looking at some serious hp. __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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Kit523 Major General 387 Rep 7,074 Posts Drives: F80 M3/FK8/C63S Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: B.C. Vancouver iTrader: (27)	E55 Ftwwwwwwwwww
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1269 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	If the E55 drives like our (now gone) CLK55, then hell no. Get the M3. Horrible steering, and an unusually harsh ride, given the relative lack of body control. Great engine though. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Mo First Lieutenant 28 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	E55 for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With the E55 you will have the body that's out right now and with m3 you will have the older body. I personally would hate to drive a car that's the old body. __________________ M.A.
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Deda Major General 575 Rep 7,033 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	well great choice..i will go e 55
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11-06-2008, 05:00 PM	#12
BaLLzZz Colonel 132 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	im basically in the same boat but its e60 m5 vs w211 e55 and i think the m5 will win. But in your case i would take the e55 your looking at about 10-15k more then the m3 but its really worth it. great engine nice car nice interior really good car for the price they are going for right now __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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TheCyrax Private First Class 1 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2004 Acura MDX Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	The e55 market right now is VERY cheap for how much car you're getting. My buddy just picked one up an '05 on auction for $28k with only 22k miles
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11-06-2008, 05:22 PM	#15
Davin Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trinidad & Tobago / NYC iTrader: (0)	E55 AMG fuh sure
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amgthis Tire Racks 53 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	The torque monster. Man it looks great. http://mymbonline.com/hg_e55.php __________________ Alpine White 1M Coupè Gone:2006 Alpine White E46 M3 ZCP RIP
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siman3 Registered 4 Rep 3 Posts Drives: black Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: easton iTrader: (0)	think i know which one i want now how does e55 do on the track
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BaLLzZz Colonel 132 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	my friend got one for 31 with 35k miles __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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reinaldo335 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 350 Posts Drives: m3 ZCP 6MT, on order 09 m3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: puerto rico iTrader: (0)	e55 is faster, but it is not the same driving feeling.
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watrob Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: MY2022 X5 M-Sport 45e White Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Toyota Yaris Z ... [0.00] 2022 BMW X5 G05 e45 [0.00] 2015 Ferrari Cali T [0.00]	Have had both, go with e55 if your a big guy, 4 doors and goes like you won't believe! __________________ MY22 X5 M-Sport 45e White, 22"rims, Red Calipers, Ceramic Pads. Better off saying what it does not have and that's a B&O Audio System, otherwise all option boxes are ticked.
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