guyvert1
Active Member
Well today was a good day, I finally got to compare two estates back to back , an E63 and E55 
Probably not the kindest day for it but it had to be done...
First was the E63, 38k on clock, all the toys you could want. Must admit, the car was very good condition, couldn't really fault it inside/out. Dealer gave me the keys and let me go out solo, which was nice. The car felt very good, taught and ready for action. Took a nice drive through some country roads, both in soft and sport modes, again, very tight, felt really well sorted. On the few open stretches I found, put the windows down and went for it, all I can say is I was loving it !. The sound, oh the sound, I could of convinced myself there and then this is the one, but tried my hardest to keep my head in check. Handling was better than expected, especially considering the rain!. Tried out the paddles, dare I say it felt nicer then the M5 I had some time ago, very smooth and boy it goes well. The 6.2 N/A engine with 7sp box all seemed perfectly matched. I was worried at this point how I would take to the E55 !
Anyway, had a good 40mins, eventually figured out how to get back to the dealer, enjoyed it a lot. Chatted to the dealer about pricing, it was recently knocked down from £26k to £24k,but was pretty much stonewalled, which I was surprised at , thought he'd bite my arm off, can't be many buyers for these about ! Nevertheless, I wasn’t going to push until I’d tried both.
So headed off to try the E55. Private sale, 69k on clock and even more options than the E63.
First thing I noticed was the interior felt old in comparison, but thankfully I'm not that fussed, coming from a 1990's porca this was still luxury
Car had obviously been cared for, been part of the family by the looks of it Good history of maintainance. Generally in good condition for age/mileage, but not E63 good.
I was chomping at the bit to drive it.. Owner came with me, but was a nice guy so happy for me to play. One thing I can say for sure, it doesn't sound like the E63, especially when idle
Pottered out of town, felt a little less urgent than the E63, more laid back. When I finally got a chance to open it up I was smiling. With the E63 , power felt sharper, definitely a lot more free revving, the power in the E55 'whooshed' in. I distinctly remember when I put my foot down hard, it felt like the old girl needed a second to sort some stuff out, but then made up for that by sending you on your way on the crest of a torque wave. I was hooked ! The more I tried the more I wanted. It felt cheeky, rather than spine tingling like the E63. Had a good drive about in various conditions and modes, no issues at all.
Trying to compare the two is tough. Its like comparing two boxers, one young, full of beans, fit as fook, dancing around every round. The other, and old boy who’s been in the game a while, hard as nails and if you’re unlucky enough to get caught, you’re going down
The E63 is a stunning piece of kit and would not hesitate to buy one, but the E55 at 'over' half the price, albeit a bit further on in its life is just too good a bargain to miss, not to mention the felting capabilities
So after a bit of haggling I pick the E55 up Tuesday :bannana:
Probably not the kindest day for it but it had to be done...
First was the E63, 38k on clock, all the toys you could want. Must admit, the car was very good condition, couldn't really fault it inside/out. Dealer gave me the keys and let me go out solo, which was nice. The car felt very good, taught and ready for action. Took a nice drive through some country roads, both in soft and sport modes, again, very tight, felt really well sorted. On the few open stretches I found, put the windows down and went for it, all I can say is I was loving it !. The sound, oh the sound, I could of convinced myself there and then this is the one, but tried my hardest to keep my head in check. Handling was better than expected, especially considering the rain!. Tried out the paddles, dare I say it felt nicer then the M5 I had some time ago, very smooth and boy it goes well. The 6.2 N/A engine with 7sp box all seemed perfectly matched. I was worried at this point how I would take to the E55 !
Anyway, had a good 40mins, eventually figured out how to get back to the dealer, enjoyed it a lot. Chatted to the dealer about pricing, it was recently knocked down from £26k to £24k,but was pretty much stonewalled, which I was surprised at , thought he'd bite my arm off, can't be many buyers for these about ! Nevertheless, I wasn’t going to push until I’d tried both.
So headed off to try the E55. Private sale, 69k on clock and even more options than the E63.
First thing I noticed was the interior felt old in comparison, but thankfully I'm not that fussed, coming from a 1990's porca this was still luxury
Car had obviously been cared for, been part of the family by the looks of it
Good history of maintainance. Generally in good condition for age/mileage, but not E63 good.I was chomping at the bit to drive it.. Owner came with me, but was a nice guy so happy for me to play. One thing I can say for sure, it doesn't sound like the E63, especially when idle
Pottered out of town, felt a little less urgent than the E63, more laid back. When I finally got a chance to open it up I was smiling. With the E63 , power felt sharper, definitely a lot more free revving, the power in the E55 'whooshed' in. I distinctly remember when I put my foot down hard, it felt like the old girl needed a second to sort some stuff out, but then made up for that by sending you on your way on the crest of a torque wave. I was hooked ! The more I tried the more I wanted. It felt cheeky, rather than spine tingling like the E63. Had a good drive about in various conditions and modes, no issues at all.
Trying to compare the two is tough. Its like comparing two boxers, one young, full of beans, fit as fook, dancing around every round. The other, and old boy who’s been in the game a while, hard as nails and if you’re unlucky enough to get caught, you’re going down
The E63 is a stunning piece of kit and would not hesitate to buy one, but the E55 at 'over' half the price, albeit a bit further on in its life is just too good a bargain to miss, not to mention the felting capabilities
So after a bit of haggling I pick the E55 up Tuesday :bannana:
