View Poll Results: What should I purchase?
Nismo 350Z
39
52.70%
Mercedes E55 AMG
35
47.30%
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Debating between Nismo and E55 AMG.... Need Nismo owner's opinions
mercedes pro: luxury, quick, possible vagina magnet
nismo pro: more sport than the benz, quick, and possible vagina magnet.
either way you go looks like its a win-win. I wash my lifes choices were this easy.
nismo pro: more sport than the benz, quick, and possible vagina magnet.
either way you go looks like its a win-win. I wash my lifes choices were this easy.
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This is some great input. Thank you for the pictures of the e55 as well. I'm starting ti understand why you guys say e55 but the only set back is maintaining. When I had my m3 it was in the dealer at least once a month. I ran out of warranty after some time and ended up paying so many random high repair fees.
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How much is the E55 you're considering?
Look into a BMW 550i. Not as fast as an E55, but a much more involving and fun to drive car. There are many past E55 owners who moved into a 545/550 and were enjoyed the car much more. The e55 is fast, but it will become a bore. The 5 series won't exactly drive like a sports car, but if it's your only car, it will be a very nice compromise. I could keep up with Porsches and Zs with ease in the canyons while driving a 545i.
Look into a BMW 550i. Not as fast as an E55, but a much more involving and fun to drive car. There are many past E55 owners who moved into a 545/550 and were enjoyed the car much more. The e55 is fast, but it will become a bore. The 5 series won't exactly drive like a sports car, but if it's your only car, it will be a very nice compromise. I could keep up with Porsches and Zs with ease in the canyons while driving a 545i.
well both cars can be daily driven, its a matter on your taste.. i would rather get the E55 since its a combo of sports+luxury which the Z will never be luxury. also the E55 will seat 4/5 passengers. i did a quick search on the 2008 E55, Horsepower: 382 hp Torque: 391 ft-lbs. now those are some sick numbers. lol.. you'll appreciate this car more than the Z i think.. you'll be driving a panty dropper
The 382 hp and 391 ft lbs of torque you rated is for the E550. VERY different from the E55 and the E63.
You can't be the everyday driveability of the E55. TONS of power and room to fit your friends/family. Obviously it isn't as sporty as the Z but the car does just fine...
I vote for the E55...
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It obviously depends on your personal preference.
If I had this option I would go with the Nismo without a second thought.
I think looks unique and is a great sports car. I am one of the few on the road with one, and I personally think it will come close to or outhandle an E55 around corners.
However if your looking for a 4 door luxury car with some grunt your proablly going to lean to the E55.
I myself am not a big fan of Mercedies. I guess they look decient now but I always found the E class plain looking. My father used to own an E430 and the thing was nothing but problems. It also didn't handle very well, and the service was probably the worst I have ever seen. Not to mention the prices for everything were astronomical.
However, it did go like stink in a straight line and had and seemed to have a ton of torque, because it really sucked you into the seat when you hit the throttle, and you can get all kinds off tech goodies and nice comfy leather seats and such. I felt like I was in a rocketship every time I got in it.
Im sure you will have a ton of fun no matter what you buy. What is the price difference between the Nismo and E55 you are looking at?
Good Luck
If I had this option I would go with the Nismo without a second thought.
I think looks unique and is a great sports car. I am one of the few on the road with one, and I personally think it will come close to or outhandle an E55 around corners.
However if your looking for a 4 door luxury car with some grunt your proablly going to lean to the E55.
I myself am not a big fan of Mercedies. I guess they look decient now but I always found the E class plain looking. My father used to own an E430 and the thing was nothing but problems. It also didn't handle very well, and the service was probably the worst I have ever seen. Not to mention the prices for everything were astronomical.
However, it did go like stink in a straight line and had and seemed to have a ton of torque, because it really sucked you into the seat when you hit the throttle, and you can get all kinds off tech goodies and nice comfy leather seats and such. I felt like I was in a rocketship every time I got in it.
Im sure you will have a ton of fun no matter what you buy. What is the price difference between the Nismo and E55 you are looking at?
Good Luck
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just read upi some info on benz forums and i thought my m3 used to have problems. almost every other thread was about something going wrong with someone's e55. I guess this is normal for all highend cars. My m3 was in the dealer every month and I don't want to live that lifestyle again. I know the nismo is very reliable, even if I track the car, correct?
just read upi some info on benz forums and i thought my m3 used to have problems. almost every other thread was about something going wrong with someone's e55. I guess this is normal for all highend cars. My m3 was in the dealer every month and I don't want to live that lifestyle again. I know the nismo is very reliable, even if I track the car, correct?
I have had no problems with my 335I and it is only a year old with 35k on it. Plus it's faster in the straight away than my Nismo.
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I still miss them both. They were good cars besides the meticulous issues.
2003 coupe
2003 Vert
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What's up with the wing on the first one?
I thought about getting an E46 M3 because I love how they look but decided on the E90 335I because of the 4 doors and the twin turbos.
I thought about getting an E46 M3 because I love how they look but decided on the E90 335I because of the 4 doors and the twin turbos.