# 2005 E55 AMG = 2011 CTS V Coupe

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-e55-amg-2011-cts-v-coupe/214492>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [July 13, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-e55-amg-2011-cts-v-coupe/214492 "2011-07-13T19:10:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sasquatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sasquatch)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2005-e55-amg-2011-cts-v-coupe/214492/21 "2011-07-14T20:01:09Z")

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> [@BigRon](#):
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> What would he be bummed about? That a $90k super sedan with 6+ years of depreciation beat a $70k brand new luxury coupe?  
> The depriciation story is one you always hear. Used cars are cheaper, that is understood.
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> Great race. Sounds like you have a fun 'bahn burner. I actually considered a 55 amg before buying my V1, but I had concerns with repairs and also parking it in the Ren Cen parking garage. Not hating on your car at all, but I am sure you could run your e55 versus a new e63 and have similar results?

good point, i forgot the e55 was 90k+ new haha. maybe its because i’m a hater of all american cars too…

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