What do YOU think is the better buy.

r!der · 03-27-2009, 05:02 PM

Lets assume both cost about the same.

2005 C55 AMG (15K miles) or 2007 BMW 335 Sedan (6 Speed) (35K miles)?

JoJoYZF · 03-27-2009, 05:04 PM

Id go with the c55 just because its an amg.

BobTheBiker · 03-27-2009, 05:16 PM

neither because IMO they're both overpriced cars no matter how you look at em. sorry but I dont like german cars at all.

shmike · 03-27-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Id go with the c55 just because its an amg.

Agreed.

AMG vs. M3 would be a tougher decision.

Like to like, I still prefer the Benz.

Homeslice · 03-27-2009, 06:42 PM

The BMW, because:
1) it's still under warranty
2) it's a stick shift
3) bmw's usually steer & handle better than mercedes
4) the 335 twin-turbo has nearly all the performance of the M3 anyway

r!der · 03-27-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

The BMW, because:
1) it's still under warranty
2) it's a stick shift
3) bmw's usually steer & handle better than mercedes
4) the 335 twin-turbo has nearly all the performance of the M3 anyway

For sure. That's what I'm leaning towards. The C55 is much more rare and it does come with a monster V8, but something about just doesn't seem right. It went to the dealer for an electrical problem with 5K on the odometer and it's had 3 owners since.

Checks out in Carfax but there's still gaps in the history.

On top of that, I've always thought bmw's were some of the best "driving" cars. Had a 97 328i back in the days and had my brothers e46 m3 for a few months, real fun to drive.

PS. BobTheBiker...You're missing out!

tached1000rr · 03-27-2009, 08:00 PM

Bmw

BobTheBiker · 03-27-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r!der

PS. BobTheBiker...You're missing out!

I get plenty of wrench time on my ZX10, I dont need a german car to soak up more time/money I cant spend.

unknownroad · 03-29-2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r!der

For sure. That's what I'm leaning towards. The C55 is much more rare and it does come with a monster V8, but something about just doesn't seem right. It went to the dealer for an electrical problem with 5K on the odometer and it's had 3 owners since.

Checks out in Carfax but there's still gaps in the history.

4 years old, and only 15k miles after 4 owners? I would RUN the fuck away from that

JoJoYZF · 03-27-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

Agreed.

AMG vs. M3 would be a tougher decision.

Like to like, I still prefer the Benz.

If it was an m3 Id go with the bmw.

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