Apr 29, 2002 8:08:26 PM
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Ron (Houston)
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Apr 30, 2002 3:34:55 PM
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Re: Hey guys is this worth waiting for?
we all love porsches-- but they have to watch out... the torquey merc SL55, the "below-murcielago" lamborghini, "midsized" bentley GT coupe, carrera-priced aston martin, more reliable ferraris and last but not least the BMW 5/6 series with the M badge... there are really interesting sports cars/GT's coming up (or already here)! and what's porsche doing? going after the quick buck and bringing us the cayenne!
Apr 30, 2002 5:12:57 PM
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May 1, 2002 3:03:47 AM
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RC
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Re: Hey guys is this worth waiting for?
I heard a lot about BMW's V10 with 500 HP and as soon as BMW will offer this engine on the X5, I might buy it. But I learned over the last two or three years that BMW actually became Mercedes and vice versa. When I think about the first suspension setup of the new 3 series, I get angry. BMW corrected this setup but a bit too late.
A 5 series with a turbo charged 380 HP engine ? Sounds nice. But what about the suspension setup and the electronics problems (already saw two new 7 series grounded because of electronics problems and even CR Germany, one of Rennteam's Editor-In-Chief, had to make a bad experience with BMW's innovative Nav System ... it stopped working) ? Right now, my focus would be on Mercedes AMG with the new supercharged E55, a car which will surely outrun even the GT2 on the straight line. No kidding, it weights around 200 kg less than the SL55 and uses the same engine.
A 5 series with a turbo charged 380 HP engine ? Sounds nice. But what about the suspension setup and the electronics problems (already saw two new 7 series grounded because of electronics problems and even CR Germany, one of Rennteam's Editor-In-Chief, had to make a bad experience with BMW's innovative Nav System ... it stopped working) ? Right now, my focus would be on Mercedes AMG with the new supercharged E55, a car which will surely outrun even the GT2 on the straight line. No kidding, it weights around 200 kg less than the SL55 and uses the same engine.
May 1, 2002 1:20:15 PM
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Re: Hey guys is this worth waiting for?
This sounds very interesting RC but I personally have had the worst experience with 3 Mercedes that I have owned 2 ML models and a CLK 430 and they all have had their share of problems and I mean not only one thing going wrong but many things many times. Mind you though that I never test drove or owned a AMG car. What you are saying RC, is very intersting though where can we find some more info on AMG cars.
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Re: Hey guys is this worth waiting for?
As far as handling,grip and feel are concerned I think BMW is clearly superior to Mercedes (and Audi), take the M5 and the E55 AMG for example: one feels fun and agile, almost nimble, the other just isn't in the same league, handling less sharply and with a lot less feel.
Personally I am very excited about the new M5 with the 500 hp V10.
P.S. Still none of them are sport cars! ;)
Personally I am very excited about the new M5 with the 500 hp V10.
P.S. Still none of them are sport cars! ;)
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