# Need some pros and cons from people that know.... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 8, 2011, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280 "2011-10-08T10:01:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/1 "2011-10-08T10:01:58Z")
I just sold my 2007 bmw m coupe for a various amount of reasons. Now I am quickly looking for a car to purchase. I have narrowed it down to a few and am on the hunt. My choices right now stand at the following: 2004-2005 Mercedes E55 amg 2006 Bmw E60 M5 2007 Audi RS4 The main purpose of this thread is to hear from the people that own them and their pros and cons of the cars. Right now I think I am pretty set on the AMG but I am not to sure. No matter which car I purchase, I will be purchasing a warranty. I also want the four door powerful sedan and thats where these cars come into play. I know for the most part gas mileage sucks and isnt a huge factor but it will be a dd. Any advice would be great. Thanks. -Steve EDIT: Just by pure luck I found and picked up a 2005 E55 AMG 38k miles, 2 year warranty, clean as they have ever come. Stole it for a stupid price too… love the car to death. Ill have pictures soon as I dont have a camera. only have the super shitty one below. ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/steve2k1116/293600_2553335037808_1386870024_33030511_1526472629_n.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/steve2k1116/293600_2553335037808_1386870024_33030511_1526472629_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/2 "2011-10-08T10:10:29Z")
Hmmm, my input, take the 29k, divide by 2, buy a car with that. Now that the money u didn’t spend on a car, and do something “worth” it. Like a classic car. Now I know I will get flamed, but think big picture when u have cash in your pokect and now way to replace it. ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/3 "2011-10-08T10:18:11Z")
> [@Anonymity](#): > > Hmmm, my input, take the 29k, divide by 2, buy a car with that. Now that the money u didn’t spend on a car, and do something “worth” it. Like a classic car. > > Now I know I will get flamed, but think big picture when u have cash in your pokect and now way to replace it. its not a bad idea in any way. i am putting money aside for a business venture, and the money i had saved up for a winter car and the money ill receive to sell my current winter truck. so i have some good cash to put towards the business so i am able to spend most of my money on one of these cars. this thread isnt to help me figure out what i should spend it because i have it set in my mind that i want one of these three cars. like i said though your perspective isnt a bad call. just not something i want to do nor have time to do ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/4 "2011-10-08T10:22:19Z")
Drive all three. Buy your favorite. Don’t listen to nyspeed. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/5 "2011-10-08T10:23:55Z")
I am deff biased but I would say M5 All three are great options though. ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/6 "2011-10-08T10:30:49Z")
> [@steve2k1116](#): > > its not a bad idea in any way. i am putting money aside for a business venture, and the money i had saved up for a winter car and the money ill receive to sell my current winter truck. so i have some good cash to put towards the business so i am able to spend most of my money on one of these cars. this thread isnt to help me figure out what i should spend it because i have it set in my mind that i want one of these three cars. like i said though your perspective isnt a bad call. just not something i want to do nor have time to do Then, drive all three, find out what has the less repair per mile cost and purchase. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/7 "2011-10-08T10:32:19Z")
CLS55AMG same engine as what you want, but more unique X… ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/8 "2011-10-08T10:40:47Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > Drive all three. > Buy your favorite. > Don’t listen to nyspeed. i did drive all three, it wasnt easy lol but there are so many things i like and dislike about each just like anyone else. im looking for advice to things that i couldnt know from a test drive (reliability, maintenance, etc) because that shit i dont know for the most part. ive done my research but still not confident about it ---
**Author:** ![Deathproof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@Deathproof](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Deathproof)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/9 "2011-10-08T10:42:40Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > Drive all three. > Buy your favorite. > Don’t listen to nyspeed. Yup. Read up somewhere else, but as far as driving impressions, decide for yourself. I think an e90 M3 sedan would be a good car to throw into this mix as well. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/10 "2011-10-08T10:55:35Z")
+1 for CLS55 ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/11 "2011-10-08T11:05:13Z")
Anonymity is right. I can’t believe you guys don’t go broke with the amount of money you spend on all these brand new Euro rides. Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/12 "2011-10-08T11:07:45Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > +1 for CLS55 they dont do anything for me, not really a fan although ive never driven one ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/13 "2011-10-08T11:37:36Z")
> [@FadetoBlack](#): > > Anonymity is right. I can’t believe you guys don’t go broke with the amount of money you spend on all these brand new Euro rides. > > Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Why would you assume to know anything about someone elses financial situation? For all you know he is a billionaire. This thread is about the cars he asked about. Leave your financial advice/assumptions out of it. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/14 "2011-10-08T12:54:27Z")
I’d go with the Benz. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/15 "2011-10-08T13:16:10Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > Why would you assume to know anything about someone elses financial situation? For all you know he is a billionaire. This thread is about the cars he asked about. Leave your financial advice/assumptions out of it. > > Thanks Nobody on NYSpeed makes 14285 Becks ---
**Author:** ![jt76](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jt76/32/5100_2.png) [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/16 "2011-10-08T13:16:25Z")
I have never met anyone who switched cars as often as you steve. You have known my opinion, scrap all this nonsense and get your blue Sti back. Still my favorite. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/17 "2011-10-08T13:29:05Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Nobody on NYSpeed makes 14285 Becks HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/18 "2011-10-08T13:34:22Z")
You took that comment way too seriously and the wrong way. Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/19 "2011-10-08T13:40:09Z")
Double post ---
**Author:** ![sasquatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sasquatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sasquatch)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2011, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280/20 "2011-10-08T13:49:53Z")
+1 on do research an drive all 3. Then pick the one that’s the nicest to be in and drive on a day to day basis,and then gives you the biggest hardest boner when you lay into the throttle. I’m partial to rs4, plus it has the winter awd bonus [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-pros-and-cons-from-people-that-know/217280.md?page=2)