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High Performance Luxury Sedans

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What is this discussion about? Jaguar XJR, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW M5, Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG, Audi S6, Maserati Quattroporte, Audi S8, Sedan

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#1 of 1045 sam775 by sam775

Aug 04, 1999 (6:59 pm)

Looks like a good comparison. If you had the cash
(sure wish I did) which would you buy and why?
Thoughts...

#2 of 1045 WOOCHOW by woochow

Aug 07, 1999 (2:57 pm)

I just placed an order for the M5. The E 55 was wonderful also, but available only as an automatic, and Mercedes automatic transmission is a little slow to respond.
I think the Benz may be more reliable than the M5,
but I will probably sell it before the warantee is up. The Jag although it has a wonderful engine, just seemed too soft and I really don't like the styling.

#3 of 1045 Tough one by merc1

Aug 08, 1999 (8:13 am)

This is a tough comparison, being a Benz fan. I do think the M5 is the better all-out sports sedan. However I think the Benz will do all of the "normal" car things better. Things like durability, safety, comfort, reliability and resale will all be in favor of the Benz. I just don't think that those things can erase the 400HP and better handling of the BEEMER.


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#4 of 1045 Jesse by jesseliu

Aug 09, 1999 (11:37 pm)

Well,


I love my E55 and it handles very well. I can't imagine pushing it to the point where the M5 would easily out handle me. It goes almost way too fast as is. I personally like the auto because I don't want to be driving a manual all over the place. This is an everyday car and it makes a big difference. I would love to get a M5 for the weekends.
In terms of the tranny, the AMG version of the V12 tranny in the E55 responds much better than a normal mercedes tranny.

#5 of 1045 Jesse by merc1

Aug 21, 1999 (7:42 pm)

Did you have an E500 before or is this your first Benz? The E55 is the type of car I hope to someday own. If you had a E500/500E before how does the E55 compare. The old E500/500E and the current SL Roadster are at the top of the "lust object" list for me. Not that other Benzes aren't one the list, they just don't rank as high.


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#6 of 1045 Merc1 by jesseliu

Aug 23, 1999 (5:11 pm)

no I never owned a E500/500E.(sigh) I have owned numerous Mercedes in the past. 300D '78, S500 '97 (Coupe), E320 '96, C280 '96, CLK430 '99, CLK430 '99 (number2), ML430 '99. You might want to take a look at Mercedesshop.com. There are quite a few E500 or 500E owners on that board. I believe that the normal concensus is that the E55 is much better. Of course there will be some hardcore E500 owners that disagree. : )
This is nothing against the E500. Its just that in terms of technological advances and all ... the E55 has superior technology.

#7 of 1045 Thanks by merc1

Aug 25, 1999 (10:50 am)

I'll look there, thanks Why 2 CLK430's?


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#8 of 1045 STSi by chavis10

Sep 20, 1999 (12:01 am)

This is a superhightech version of Cadillac's STS. Don't laugh at it because it's a Caddy and because it's front wheel drive. This car the most technologically enhanced vehicle on the road (exept for maybe the S-Class). I do like the M5, but in terms of innovative material it is no match the STSi. The STSi has:


*320-horsepower Northstar
*Enhanced StabiliTrak 2.0 chassis control system specially adapted for the high-speed, all-weather conditions
*High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights
*Night Vision technology
*Performance seating with improved lateral support and Cervigard anti-whiplash head restraint and seat system
*18-inch open-spoke, cast aluminum wheels mated to Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Z-rated P275/40ZR-18 tires
*Larger brakes with oversized rotors, pistons and calipers
*Larger brakes with oversized rotors, pistons and calipers


Stabilitrak 2.0 is the most advanced, sophisticated stability enhance program on the market today. Now it includes, active steering effort, side slip-rate control and an enhanced version of CVRSS which now includes ransient roll control, lateral support and stability control iteration.


Sure this high-po Caddy won't accelerate as fast or handle is well as the cars mentioned in this topic. However, it well be the only all weather performance sport sedan.

#9 of 1045 If... by merc1

Sep 20, 1999 (3:44 am)

Chavis,


If this so-called hi-po Caddy won't accelerate or handle as good as the cars mentioned here, then what the hell is all that junk for then. What would be the point, Cadillac would only get humiliated trying to compete at this level. All that technology means nothing if it doesn't put the Caddy on top, it simply isn't serving its purpose. The goal of this elite group of cars is first and foremost performance. In fairness I would like to see Cadillac build a car like you've mentioned, only to see the look on the faces of Lexus, Infiniti and Acura.


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#10 of 1045 . by chavis10

Sep 20, 1999 (5:27 pm)

Infiniti and Acura, what cars do they build that are better than the STS? Please tell me because I don't know any that exist.


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