timk
Active Member
- Joined
- Aug 25, 2009
- Messages
- 759
- Location
- Wiltshire
- Car
- VW Passat Alltrack, E39 BMW M5, Mercedes C55 AMG Wagon
First impressions... a bit speechless really!:bannana:
A totally different animal to the C43, animal being the operative word. Steering directness and response is very un-mercedes like - the feedback gives you instant confidence, unlike the C43 which takes a while become confident with through the bends, largely due to the slightly vague steering. Overall the car feels more planted than a '43, but given the wider track and bespoke steering rack on the '55, that's no surprise. The two cars are a generation apart and that's how they feel in comparison to each other. On first impressions I actually preferred the noise of the '43 (sounds a bit beefier IMO), although standing outside the '55 and hearing the throttle blipped made me change my mind!
Power-wise the difference is really noticeable, and the way it delivers the power is perhaps a bit smoother, whilst being ferocious in kickdown - a license loser I think
The other thing to note is the sheer amount of toys I keep finding - not sure what is standard but so far I've found electric blinds, Harman Kardon pro logic surround, Command with bluetooth module, linguatronic, fire extinguisher, auto lights, auto wipers, dimming rvm, sunroof, cd changer etc etc.
Overall, an awesome machine and for me the ultimate Q car - virtually anonymous to all people except other car boffins who spot the four exhausts - which is the way I like it to be. So much less in your face than an M3 or RS4, great cars though they are. And great value! Overall - great!
Just needs an A service and a ruddy good valet to make it sparkle...
Power-wise the difference is really noticeable, and the way it delivers the power is perhaps a bit smoother, whilst being ferocious in kickdown - a license loser I think
The other thing to note is the sheer amount of toys I keep finding - not sure what is standard but so far I've found electric blinds, Harman Kardon pro logic surround, Command with bluetooth module, linguatronic, fire extinguisher, auto lights, auto wipers, dimming rvm, sunroof, cd changer etc etc.
Overall, an awesome machine and for me the ultimate Q car - virtually anonymous to all people except other car boffins who spot the four exhausts - which is the way I like it to be. So much less in your face than an M3 or RS4, great cars though they are. And great value! Overall - great!
Just needs an A service and a ruddy good valet to make it sparkle...
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