oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 How many miles a year do you plan to drive when in town? I wouldn't waste the money on a used E55 AMG. Get a Acura TL, TSX, ILX, etc. or something that is decent with a WARRANTY that you won't spend money on and can pay off quick. When you get some cash saved up and other things inline, then look for a toy. $25k on a car with no warranty and higher maintenance costs is setting you up for problems IMO. I hear ya. The possible maintaince scares me a little but not much because I know enough people here that can help my out need be. I plan on doing less than 10k a year in this car. FAR less than any car ive ever had. If I find a well documented, unmolested car I'm totally fine with that. I usually only keep cars for 1-2 years. This isn't really a toy since im not interested in modding it. So that's another reason I don't mind the repair costs if I have them. I just don't know if I can buy a car that I don't like driving. Specially since when I'm home I'm going to want that. Option #2 is a G8 GXP but they are harder to find an would be over my budget of 25k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I hear ya. The possible maintaince scares me a little but not much because I know enough people here that can help my out need be. I plan on doing less than 10k a year in this car. FAR less than any car ive ever had. If I find a well documented, unmolested car I'm totally fine with that. I usually only keep cars for 1-2 years. This isn't really a toy since im not interested in modding it. So that's another reason I don't mind the repair costs if I have them. I just don't know if I can buy a car that I don't like driving. Specially since when I'm home I'm going to want that. Option #2 is a G8 GXP but they are harder to find an would be over my budget of 25k I vote G8 GXP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 If I had not just bought my Yukon I would be all over this. http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3200103518.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/3216225857.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 SRT8 300C? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 If I had not just bought my Yukon I would be all over this. http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3200103518.html Its a salvage! I want to stay away from that. I have the bead on a white one.....its so sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 SRT8 300C? I have seriously thought of the SRT's i guess its still not out of the question. I however really like the magnum. I don't know why i like wagons so much haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'd take the G8 GXP all day long, especially considering you could drive it around without worrying about a thing, unlike the e55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 I have a 07 E63 I would be willing to make you a deal on. 65K range on miles and still under warranty. Probably be looking in the low $30K range if interested. Pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Is the Denali paid for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 turbo LSx IS300? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackbar00 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 If I had not just bought my Yukon I would be all over this. http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3200103518.html And Im spent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'd take the G8 GXP all day long, especially considering you could drive it around without worrying about a thing, unlike the e55. +1000 i'd steer clear of a 65k mile benz where the motor (if it blows) costs more than the whole car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 +1000 i'd steer clear of a 65k mile benz where the motor (if it blows) costs more than the whole car. But how will you fake it as a wannabee baller, shot caller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Post up a gxp for 25k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hey guys just picked up an e55 amg last saturday. Got it on trade plus a little cash. I'm real happy with it as of now. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Post up a gxp for 25k if you find one, send it my way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 +1000 i'd steer clear of a 65k mile benz where the motor (if it blows) costs more than the whole car. I love the GXP but harder to find than an E55. I found an E55 with 22,000 original documented miles. I dont see a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hey guys just picked up an e55 amg last saturday. Got it on trade plus a little cash. I'm real happy with it as of now. Gary Congrats! Now start budgeting for rear tires and gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Congrats! Now start budgeting for rear tires and gas. 99.999% chance he's just trolling. It's the way of the maxi-pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hey guys just picked up an e55 amg last saturday. Got it on trade plus a little cash. I'm real happy with it as of now. Gary Lolololol Ehy der got a cheb treefiddy block, a fishin pontoon n band of brothers dvd collection Trade ya for the e55 this wekend get ma cell a call thx gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FyrhzrdGT Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 05/06 are supposed to have better transmissions. At $15k that salvage car is a pretty good deal, its a theft recovery car. That said, they are great cars but servicing the air suspension is why I haven't bought one. However a lot of kits are out to convert them to coil-overs now, and aftermarket air suspension parts are coming out and independent shops are working on the systems. So it may be time for me to stop talking about one, and buy one. I had a friend with the 55K motor heavily modified in three different cars and he never blew a motor up. At stock power levels, well maintained I've seen plenty with high miles and no major issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I was out test driving cars today. I drove an 06 M5 which was great, power comes on higher in the RPM's but overall i liked it. I also drove an E55, which i like more than the M5. The power is instant and has gobs of torque. I still need to find a GXP to drive and Id also like to check out a few others on the list. Im pretty sold on the E55 at this point. Im looking for low miles like less than 50K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I'll be in CBus sometime next week you're welcome to try out the C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 I'll be in CBus sometime next week you're welcome to try out the C. I'll be out of town for the next 3 weeks or so on and off. I appreciate the offer though. It's very nice of you. If I get to be home for longer in the future I'll PM you. The list just grew to an 06 CLS55 as well. Those things are pretty sweet and I feel like you don't see many of them around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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