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Greetings AMG drivers--<br>
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It's been a pleasure to lurk a while on your forum--it seems every bit as knowlegable and friendly as the Viper forum. <br>
<br>
But I have a question: <br>
<br>
Where would I go on the web to find postings of Mercedes for sale by owners? <br>
<br>
I ask because, although I love my Viper, and it has been a blast, I'm considering something a little easier on my back. Damn, I must be getting old, huh?<br>
<br>
Anyhow, when I want a Viper, I know where to go, but I have no clue where to find good postings on E55's.<br>
<br>
I'm attracted to the E55 because I've learned over the years with my experience with modifying cars, then driving the Viper, that power isn't the most important thing. (It took me a while to figure this out--not very bright)<br>
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What makes a car for me goes beyond the pure horsepower and torque numbers. Not way beyond them, mind you, but beyond them. More important to me is how the pieces come together to make a truly perfect machine to attack the road.<br>
<br>
For me the Viper ACR succeeds breathtakingly well, but falls down in a few areas:<br>
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1) Comfort. The ACR Racing seats, are, well, racing seats. You will never forget yourself and think you are in your lexus. Ever. lol.<br>
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2) Noise. 10 Cylinders. 470 horsepower. Detroit fit and finish of window moulding. It ain't pretty. Luckily, the stereo is LOUD.<br>
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3) That thing on the center console sticking out. What is that? Oh! It's a shift lever. Didn't those go out in the 1900's? Damn I hate manuals. They are so last millenium. I would like to do my part to make stick shifts and clutches a thing of the past. Although I've seen one message about someone's E55 tranny blowing, it seems like, all-in-all, the E55 auto is pretty tough. Perhaps as tough as the Viper drivetrain and tranny, though I've never heard of anyone on the Viper forum burning out a clutch (that's right! Not even once! And we all drive with our hair on fire).<br>
<br>
I'm 35 now, and it's time I chose a ride that reflects my style a bit better than the Viper, perhaps. <br>
<br>
Anyhow, greetings again, and I'll continue to lurk...<br>
Todd <br>
<br>
p.s. Jamie C, your postings are classic! I read every one! Your rants on Porches especially get me going, making my point about the 'total package' better than I could.<br>
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<br>
It's been a pleasure to lurk a while on your forum--it seems every bit as knowlegable and friendly as the Viper forum. <br>
<br>
But I have a question: <br>
<br>
Where would I go on the web to find postings of Mercedes for sale by owners? <br>
<br>
I ask because, although I love my Viper, and it has been a blast, I'm considering something a little easier on my back. Damn, I must be getting old, huh?<br>
<br>
Anyhow, when I want a Viper, I know where to go, but I have no clue where to find good postings on E55's.<br>
<br>
I'm attracted to the E55 because I've learned over the years with my experience with modifying cars, then driving the Viper, that power isn't the most important thing. (It took me a while to figure this out--not very bright)<br>
<br>
What makes a car for me goes beyond the pure horsepower and torque numbers. Not way beyond them, mind you, but beyond them. More important to me is how the pieces come together to make a truly perfect machine to attack the road.<br>
<br>
For me the Viper ACR succeeds breathtakingly well, but falls down in a few areas:<br>
<br>
1) Comfort. The ACR Racing seats, are, well, racing seats. You will never forget yourself and think you are in your lexus. Ever. lol.<br>
<br>
2) Noise. 10 Cylinders. 470 horsepower. Detroit fit and finish of window moulding. It ain't pretty. Luckily, the stereo is LOUD.<br>
<br>
3) That thing on the center console sticking out. What is that? Oh! It's a shift lever. Didn't those go out in the 1900's? Damn I hate manuals. They are so last millenium. I would like to do my part to make stick shifts and clutches a thing of the past. Although I've seen one message about someone's E55 tranny blowing, it seems like, all-in-all, the E55 auto is pretty tough. Perhaps as tough as the Viper drivetrain and tranny, though I've never heard of anyone on the Viper forum burning out a clutch (that's right! Not even once! And we all drive with our hair on fire).<br>
<br>
I'm 35 now, and it's time I chose a ride that reflects my style a bit better than the Viper, perhaps. <br>
<br>
Anyhow, greetings again, and I'll continue to lurk...<br>
Todd <br>
<br>
p.s. Jamie C, your postings are classic! I read every one! Your rants on Porches especially get me going, making my point about the 'total package' better than I could.<br>
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