e55 AMG or 335i ?

calvino · 12-01-2008, 06:58 PM

just wondering, with one would you buy a

2004 e55 AMG 30k miles

2007 335i coupe 18K miles

both selling for about the same price

Cloud9blue · 12-01-2008, 07:02 PM

humm, tough choice

really depends on the condition of the two cars, got any pictures?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 12-01-2008, 07:42 PM

ooooo. I'd take the E55.

jlipton · 12-01-2008, 07:45 PM

e55 is fast in a straight line but not much fun, IMO. It's a heavy car with a big engine. The 335 won't be as fast, but it's much more agile. But then again the e55 is a "higher level" car with a nicer interior.

Well Marbled · 12-01-2008, 08:05 PM

Wow. If I could have one of each I'd be in heaven.

Personally, I'm in real estate and have two kids so I'd have to say the E55.

bank3r · 12-01-2008, 08:16 PM

What are the options on the 335? If they got sport/premium etc. the it definetely a 335 for me!!! Just because 2-3 years from now if you want to sell it, you will get alot more out of the 335 that you would with the E55(since it is 2004 and older body)

Anyway good luck with your decision, regardless of which you choose, they both still a great car!!

BaLLzZz · 12-01-2008, 08:28 PM

Is 04 supercharged????? I know 05 and better is. My friend just bought an e55 05 very nice drives good quick. Little big but nothing I couldn't live with. Id prefer the cls 55 but that's just me.

mike-y · 12-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Also, the E55 is already 5 years old. what is the warranty (and track record) on the Benz? if it's not CPO, you can open yourself up to the chance of costly repairs if something goes wrong. the 335 still has a few years left on the warranty and is much newer.

either way, they are both very nice cars.

Phil G · 12-01-2008, 08:37 PM

Yeah, expect to pay a nice extra penny for maintainence and repairs on AMG cars just like the ///M cars. If you won't be generally transporting more than 1 person in your car, I would go with the 335i. It's more nimble (fun) and a better overall driver, gets better gas mileage, lower repair costs, and has LOTS of tuning potential (less than a grand will make your 335i quicker off the line than an E55. However, if you will be transporting people frequently, and/or just HAVE to have that awesome V8 sound and sweet upgraded interior, go for the E55

TheCyrax · 12-01-2008, 08:50 PM

If price is no option, the 335i
My buddy just bought an 05 E55 with 20k on it for $28k so it's def a good time to buy.

Brian GT PRO · 12-01-2008, 08:51 PM

very tough choice

Motor She Wrote · 12-01-2008, 08:55 PM

I'd take the 335. The way I see it:

Pros - 335
Great tuning potential
Looks fresher
Manual transmission
Sportier

Cons - 335
Will depreciate further

Pros - E55
Useful everyday car
Very comfortable
Depreciation mostly priced in now
Very good tuning potential
Lewis Hamilton also drives a Mercedes

Cons - E55
Automatic only
Awful gas mileage
Will it look old after E-class refresh?

calvino · 12-01-2008, 09:02 PM

the 335i has sport/premium and Nav
is Spkgraph with red int
the only thing is that I haven't see it in person, I was told they were bringing it from Orlando and it should be here in 3-4 days

e55 is supercharge, grey with black int and all the options nav, air suspension etc...

but I think I'm going to get the 335i because it has warranty and better resell value in the future. but damn the sound of that AMG engine is pure sex...

and the 500+ pound of torque is incredible.

but the Spkgraph with a drop and a set of v710 on flat black is going to look

.

BTW: I though BMW cup holders were crappy but damn MB cup holders sucks they are even worst. German engineers have no idea how to make a useful cup holder jajaja

SG333E · 12-01-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motor She Wrote

I'd take the 335. The way I see it:

Pros - 335
Great tuning potential
Looks fresher
Manual transmission
Sportier

Cons - 335
Will depreciate further

Pros - E55
Useful everyday car
Very comfortable
Depreciation mostly priced in now

Cons - E55
Automatic only
Not much tuning potential
Will it look old after E-class refresh?

These were the exact same 2 finalists when I chose. I agree with most of what is written above, except the E55 has plenty of tuning potential. Also I personally believe it is a timeless body style, but they all age eventually.

If they were the same money, with likely no warranty on the E55, I'd go 335. If it was a 2005 with 1 full year of warranty I'd probably go E55. Also, FWIW the mileage I'm getting in my 335 is 2x better than a friend got in his E55.

TheCyrax · 12-01-2008, 09:09 PM

The E55 is going to look dated. Just look at a '04 next to an 07 and the difference is vast.

The E55 has HUGE tuning potential FYI. I've seen a few in 11's no prob.

RyanDe680 · 12-01-2008, 09:14 PM

I debated something similar, but it wasn't between an AMG and the 335.

I was considering a CLK55. Nice car, fast for sure and it handled well.

The 335 is just more "comfortable" to me though and the interior I like that much better. The AMG engine sure roared though and man, that car accelerated on a dime.

Staszek · 12-01-2008, 09:33 PM

I really like the E55 its not a great handler but the engine sound is sweet and like the others have said the upgraded interior is really nice.

I considered on at one time especially since they are pretty cheap now.

The problem with them just like the M the maintenance is very expensive, and you said it has the air suspension, which is a MAJOR expensive if it goes.

Since the 335 has such great tuning potential and its so new I would go for that, but the E55 is hard to pass up.

K330i · 12-01-2008, 09:59 PM

E55 w/ 30k miles....

MB of course...

LOLrance · 12-01-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlipton

e55 is fast in a straight line but not much fun, IMO. It's a heavy car with a big engine. The 335 won't be as fast, but it's much more agile. But then again the e55 is a "higher level" car with a nicer interior.

+100000

monacoblue335i · 12-01-2008, 10:13 PM

I will probably pick the E55. But then if something happens to the MB, I will regret not getting the 335i.

BaLLzZz · 12-01-2008, 10:19 PM

i was looking into a 2006 m5 but now i think i will try and find a nice e55 save money and do what i gotta do LoL chip pulley exhaust rims

Well Marbled · 12-01-2008, 10:45 PM

OK not to be a jacker but SG333M I just noticed your vehicle list. How about a coupla shots of the GN and little run down on what you've done there?

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jlipton Private 10 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NoCal iTrader: (0)	e55 is fast in a straight line but not much fun, IMO. It's a heavy car with a big engine. The 335 won't be as fast, but it's much more agile. But then again the e55 is a "higher level" car with a nicer interior.
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bank3r Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	What are the options on the 335? If they got sport/premium etc. the it definetely a 335 for me!!! Just because 2-3 years from now if you want to sell it, you will get alot more out of the 335 that you would with the E55(since it is 2004 and older body) Anyway good luck with your decision, regardless of which you choose, they both still a great car!!
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BaLLzZz Colonel 128 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	Is 04 supercharged????? I know 05 and better is. My friend just bought an e55 05 very nice drives good quick. Little big but nothing I couldn't live with. Id prefer the cls 55 but that's just me. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	Also, the E55 is already 5 years old. what is the warranty (and track record) on the Benz? if it's not CPO, you can open yourself up to the chance of costly repairs if something goes wrong. the 335 still has a few years left on the warranty and is much newer. either way, they are both very nice cars.
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Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 51 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, expect to pay a nice extra penny for maintainence and repairs on AMG cars just like the ///M cars. If you won't be generally transporting more than 1 person in your car, I would go with the 335i. It's more nimble (fun) and a better overall driver, gets better gas mileage, lower repair costs, and has LOTS of tuning potential (less than a grand will make your 335i quicker off the line than an E55. However, if you will be transporting people frequently, and/or just HAVE to have that awesome V8 sound and sweet upgraded interior, go for the E55 __________________ -'07 335i coupe (build date 02/2007) - Space Grey/Black Dakota/Dark Burl - 6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/CA/Heated Seats. Acquired in Munich 3/2007 via European Delivery. 16 years and almost 220k miles of pure joy! -'06 911 Carrera S - Black/Black - Full Leather/Sport Chrono/Porsche Sport Exhaust/Nav - 80k miles. Acquired 1/2021. One needy old German car just wasn't enough!
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TheCyrax Private First Class 1 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2004 Acura MDX Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	If price is no option, the 335i My buddy just bought an 05 E55 with 20k on it for $28k so it's def a good time to buy.
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Motor She Wrote Private First Class 14 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd take the 335. The way I see it: Pros - 335 Great tuning potential Looks fresher Manual transmission Sportier Cons - 335 Will depreciate further Pros - E55 Useful everyday car Very comfortable Depreciation mostly priced in now Very good tuning potential Lewis Hamilton also drives a Mercedes Cons - E55 Automatic only Awful gas mileage Will it look old after E-class refresh? Last edited by Motor She Wrote; 12-01-2008 at 10:03 PM.. Reason: E55 actually does have tuning potential
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calvino Lieutenant Colonel 306 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	the 335i has sport/premium and Nav is Spkgraph with red int the only thing is that I haven't see it in person, I was told they were bringing it from Orlando and it should be here in 3-4 days e55 is supercharge, grey with black int and all the options nav, air suspension etc... but I think I'm going to get the 335i because it has warranty and better resell value in the future. but damn the sound of that AMG engine is pure sex... and the 500+ pound of torque is incredible. but the Spkgraph with a drop and a set of v710 on flat black is going to look . BTW: I though BMW cup holders were crappy but damn MB cup holders sucks they are even worst. German engineers have no idea how to make a useful cup holder jajaja __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML
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TheCyrax Private First Class 1 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2004 Acura MDX Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	The E55 is going to look dated. Just look at a '04 next to an 07 and the difference is vast. The E55 has HUGE tuning potential FYI. I've seen a few in 11's no prob.
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RyanDe680 Investor Relations 60 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Springs, IL iTrader: (0)	I debated something similar, but it wasn't between an AMG and the 335. I was considering a CLK55. Nice car, fast for sure and it handled well. The 335 is just more "comfortable" to me though and the interior I like that much better. The AMG engine sure roared though and man, that car accelerated on a dime. __________________ '18 M3 ZCP \| '13 RX 450h \| '11 Range Rover Sport \| '08 335i \| '06 IS250 \| '02 330 Dinan 3
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monacoblue335i Private First Class 4 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E46 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SF Bay Area/Taipei iTrader: (2)	I will probably pick the E55. But then if something happens to the MB, I will regret not getting the 335i.
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BaLLzZz Colonel 128 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	i was looking into a 2006 m5 but now i think i will try and find a nice e55 save money and do what i gotta do LoL chip pulley exhaust rims __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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