Bmw Vs Mercedes
 

Opinions? I like them both tuff call anyone own one?03 E500 VS 04 545I

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03 E500 vs 04 545I

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My wife drove both, and she opted for the BMW 545 6 speed manual. We loved the car but lost in the storm. Had some electrical gremlins with the I-drive the first 6 mos but then was straghtened out by the dealer. A well balanced car with excellent feel. The only thing I hated about the car was how fast tires wore appr. 8-10k miles the tires would make alot of noise. Keep the air press. to max. Jeff

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Beach, I bought a new E500 in 2003 and lemon lawed the car in 2004! 37 days in the shop in first 9 months, among the issues: Radio (Hardon Kardon) would eat modules at a rate of one a week, radio would just shut off and not come back on until module was replaced, keyless go worked 25% of the time (door antennas were too small), A/C smelled of mold, MB changed whole system (28 hrs labor) and smell returned in 2 weeks. Motor and Trans were great but the electronics were released too early, not perfected. MBUSA bought back over 2000 E Class cars that year under lemon law. Rep told me the 7 spd tranny in the 04 cars was a new achilles heel for them to conquer. I love the car but gremlins made me pass on Benz's for a while. I had an 02 M3 Conv. at the time and after 2 years and 20k miles the car was bulletproof, never an unscheduled service stop. I replaced the E500 with an 04 Audi A8L and after 37K miles that has been excellent. I like the new S550 but need to see how that model fairs before I buy another Benz. The resale on the E class I think is very poor compared to E classes in the past (except AMG cars). I like the 545/550 but am not an I drive fan.

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I think it's all preference. We drove the 545 BMW and the E500 Mercedes and bought the Mercedes. We liked it better. We have over 40,000 miles without any problems, not one. My Fiancee drives alot for work, so she comfort was #1 priority and the Mercedes was more comfortable. If she drove alot less, maybe the BMW would have been considered.
I think the AMG Mercedes are bad a$$. Someday we will get an AMG

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Have 6 Benzes. Would not own anything but.

ML320 = black
C280 Sport - black, black windows, black taillights. Did I say I like black!
300SL - black, black, black
420SEL - Champaign
190e 2.3 16V - Black, black, black
300SD - Gray

Next - 94 500E black, and looking for a 126 Wagon black.

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I've got an '05 E320cdi... diesel. Happy as can be with it; great gas milage, pretty good performance for what it is & could be upgraded as well.

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You should keep an eye on our site www.mercedeshowroom.com. We give great deals to OSO members and sell just older, mint low mileage Mercedes.

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Haven't owned a BMW, but love my MB S500 sport. It has plenty of power and handles great for a big car.

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Bmw all the way the performance is incredible. 50/50 weight distribution I'm not a big Benz fan never was. I have owned 2 bmws myself and love them best car i have ever owned . Now i have a Audi but i still like my M's more. Sr has a 650 ci convertible and it's awsome.

Jr Mike

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Beemer..no doubt

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FOR LSS THN 30K :eek: lol
PS fixed my E with some duct tape.

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Get the E with the slightly larger engine :cool: :cool:

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I've driven friends Beemers. Not my cup of tea. I have a 06 CLS 55 AMG and I love it. If you would like a sporty 4 door. I would definately suggest it. :drink:

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BMW = sport and alot of performance

Mercedes = comfort with some performance

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BMW A TRUE DRIVERS CAR

mercedes has t much chrysler involvement

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I guess an AMG has "some performance"? Whatever

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:rolleyes:

I guess my 470 HP and 518 trq is some :cool:

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just a little performance








































































:D :evilb: :evilb: :D

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Nice site...... I'm setting up a sim place with older Porsches with my Brother. The store I managed had mostly Mercedes in its inventory and like you the odd Rolls as well!!! Also did a stint in a factory owned Mercedes delership.

For road feel and leather interior I like the BMW over Mercedes (MB Tex is not leather and MB's are too soft in handling!). If I ever buy a Mercedes it would either be a 1979 6.9 (had one and it hauls butt) or an 1989 560SL. BMW would be an 1993 M5 with an auto authority chip. (had one and with the chip really hauls butt)......... I like them both just Mercedes for me are a little boring to drive....... :drink:

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Please....

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Is that a Mike Lavalle paint job... :eek:

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go for an E55. if not get the BMW.

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:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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LMAO :D

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Just got rid of 05 E-500...........same issues as stated..mold odor from a/c

They took dash out of my car 2 times ........still had BAD odor
returned car to service for the 4th time and they said they found the odor.
They said it was the foam that was used around the trans.....I said B.S.
Went to pick up the car and I told them I wanted to see/smell this foam.

When they carried it out in a garbage bag you could smell it from across
the room........like a dead body!!

Picked up the car .............A/C didn't work, No defrost, sunroof only
opened partially. I said ENOUGH..........they bought it back.

Got a 06 CLS 500.........picked it up, on the way to dinner in A.C. with no a/c.

No other issues since then ........but I've only got 1,000 miles on it.

I've had 7 other Benzs S class, SL, E-320, none of them had problems
like these cars..........I think they are just pandering to the masses any
more.

I also have owned 3 BMW's 325is (wife) M5, M6 no real problems.

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Look the other way. mbz is stuffing their parts into chrysler as fast as they can. Jeeps too , the 06 cherokee and that new big jeep are a lot of benz electronics. The chrysler crossfire is a clk benz re-bodied. As for bmw vs mbz, as long as it is under warranty I'd take either. Bmw definatly sportier but harder to service. A simple re-code of the ecm takes like 12-14 hours. Mbz takes like a hour. Amg benz models are the ticket for performance and re-sale value.

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WOW !!! When I was comparing the two cars it was the standard models. If you want to talk about juiced up cars then lets compare your AMG Benz to the new M-5 with V-10 power and 505 HP. I'm very sure your Benz will be in my rear view mirror everytime.

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You better check the facts on that..... :rolleyes: You can slalom better in the M5 and thats it.... and we all know how many times we slalom heading down the highway.... :rolleyes:

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Sounds like a man with a new M5 :rolleyes: got any pics? :rolleyes:

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Nice!


Many of you have seen this video before, both the AMG cars and new M5 look great
http://media.putfile.com/eurodriiift

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I don't have the luxury of owning an M-5, but I can drive one quite often. I work/manage at a BMW dealer and we also sell all brands of luxury used cars.

I will snap a few pics when I get a chance. i wish I had some video with sound. That V-10 engine is awesome sounding.

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Then go drive the E55.... 200 pounds more torque :cool:

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The Tiger floats GL ... not the 911 :rolleyes:

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i will have my bmw in dallas this weekend.......i may need to knock masher down a couple of notches :evilb: :evilb:

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You better add 6 more cylinders and supercharger to that 330 :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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this is all you will see............

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Thought you had a girly 330? I will still rape that beemer as well then throw it in the ditch :cool:

Here's a pic of the front of my E55.... I know you have never seen one before in that ***gy 645 :rolleyes:

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I don't think so! According to Motor Trend Magazine, the E55 is faster.

M5 --- HP (505) TQ (364)
E55 -- HP (469) TQ (516)

E55 AMG-- 469 HP supercharged V-8
CL55 AMG--493 HP supercharged V-8
SL55 AMG-- 510 HP supercharged V-8
SL55 AMG-- 510 HP supercharged V-8

and THE KING....
SL65 AMG 604 HP (738 lb-ft) twin-turbocharged V-12

Although I like both, my personal opinion is that BMW doesn't have anything on the AMG Mercedes. BMW does NOT have an answer for the AMG 604HP monster. I have been in one and it is absolutely brutal and neck snapping to say the least.