steeldonkey
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- Oct 26, 2007
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hello guys, just want to thanks in advance for any info given!
here is the situation, i am i guess lucky enough to be looking at an e55 AMG, as my current/previous M3 has met its demise through a profound mechanical failure and is now beeng sold off for some jusy bits before being binned
either way a couple of cars are in the running but i wont mention those as it will confuse any one as to what im after.
what i could do with knowing is
is the e55 going to be a pain? m3 m3 spent alot of time on ramps whilst i swore at it and fixed it time after time, i have no problem with doing work on my cars but i would like it to spend more time ON the road rather than off it.
are parts insanely expensive?
what are the key area's of concern?
will insurance be a joke (i am 26) in a low risk area no points/convictions 8yr ncb
will it handle like a jelly?
just how good is the auto box?
is it better to buy at the slightly cheaper end of the market (6k 80k on clock) and have plenty in reserve for remedial work or spend more (8-9k 50k) and not worry so much about failures?
please be honest with me about this car, i have been a BMW man for as long as i can remember so Mercs are not my area, i could really do with sme warts and all info before i waste peoples time test driving them.
please be cruel but fair!!
here is the situation, i am i guess lucky enough to be looking at an e55 AMG, as my current/previous M3 has met its demise through a profound mechanical failure and is now beeng sold off for some jusy bits before being binned
either way a couple of cars are in the running but i wont mention those as it will confuse any one as to what im after.
what i could do with knowing is
is the e55 going to be a pain? m3 m3 spent alot of time on ramps whilst i swore at it and fixed it time after time, i have no problem with doing work on my cars but i would like it to spend more time ON the road rather than off it.
are parts insanely expensive?
what are the key area's of concern?
will insurance be a joke (i am 26) in a low risk area no points/convictions 8yr ncb
will it handle like a jelly?
just how good is the auto box?
is it better to buy at the slightly cheaper end of the market (6k 80k on clock) and have plenty in reserve for remedial work or spend more (8-9k 50k) and not worry so much about failures?
please be honest with me about this car, i have been a BMW man for as long as i can remember so Mercs are not my area, i could really do with sme warts and all info before i waste peoples time test driving them.
please be cruel but fair!!