Iroc313

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well as everybody know the new magnum SRT-8 is out and recently mercedes has come up with a E55 AMG wagon if you had enough money for either which would you choose?

KRETZ11

I voted E55. I've driven the sedan version several times and am extremely impressed w/ the power it puts out. i think the srt-8 looks much more agressive & sporty, but I like the idea of a really fast sleeper.........the 55 just looks like your average station wagon to the untrained eye.


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Iroc313

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thats what I voted I love the E55 I heard It got bad reviews cause it was too much computer controlled

2000 SILVERADO

E55 owns joo.

Morbid

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Personally, if I had the money, I wouldn't get either - not a fan of wagons. If I had to choose, I'd get the E55. MB > Dodge.

JackZ28

Call me different, but I'd take the Magnum, and have the interior refinished with the leftover money! Not that it's bad, but some Italian leather and suede wouldn't hurt.

IRONBULL

They both have the same trannies and stockholders anyway. So besides the 40K price difference, and looking like more of a "MAN" (and not a hollywood soccer mom) in one than the other. I don't see what the big deal is.

baddogz28

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I'll take the Mag and use the $$$ I save to put twin T-76's on my Camaro. Oh, and a big down payment on a house.

The Professor

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Amg > Srt

ProjectCamaro

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The E55 just looks to girlie to me. But what is the price difference and what engine does the Benz have, those two things will make or break my answer.

Qwik03

I saw one of the E55 wagons on the road last week and it looked good!!(Much better than that picture)

In a race the E Wagon would kill the Magnum SRT-8

bruddah_man_matt

The E55 is packing a blown 5.4L SOHC V8 rated at 493hp and 516 lb.ft. of torque. Quite a bit more than the Magnum SRT-8s naturally aspirated 6.1L Hemi making "only" 425hp and IIRC 420 lb.ft. of torque. The Magnum looks much more aggressive and less pedestrian than the E55 Estate and for me that's where I'd make my choice. Yes the E55 is a second quicker to 60 and quicker through the quarter, but the Magnum is just so butch looking. The 40k price diff is nothing to sneeze at either. Stock for stock though the E55 Estate is the perfect sleeper. It's 0.2 seconds faster to 60 (4.1 vs. 4.3 IIRC) than the E55 Saloon because while it is heavier than the sedan overall by about 200 lbs. it carries more weight over the rear axle. Wewt wewt.

Iroc313

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I really like them both but I guess for the 40k price difference you could make a 600hp magnum and buy a nice f-body, as for looks the magnum is awsome looking seriously has the "you don't wannna **** with me" look and is a bit more affordable.

Pontiacdreamin

NItrous=the great equalizer.


ill take the magnum any day of the week. Yes, and twice on sundays. Ive driven the medium v-6 and WOW! i liked it.

i won't make an argument about price difference because that horse has been beaten to death in every car comparison on this board. But c'mon 40K, that is a lot.

Shinkaze

Is the next poll going to be Corvette Z06 vs. Pontiac GTO?...because that's about how dissimilar these two car's market segments are.

WECIV

I love the look of the Magnum. And, without trying to step on toes I think that they are worthy of comparison. The US has come a long way and we are making products that are nearly as good as the competition for loads less. This review is like comparing a Z51 Vette to a Ferrari. Sure the Ferrari can trounce the Z51 (and sure the Z06 can trounce the Ferrari), but no one would complain about that review, and we would all cheer on Detroits finest. It is simply an interesting comparison to be able to see what one can buy for their money these days.

Iroc313

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well they did have this test in motor trend so I guess it was not that stupid of a question the magnum is better looking and handles better wheras the E55 has more power.

sunsetz28

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Hands down the Magnum. The E55 looks like a soccer mom car.

TriShield

One company, two extremely mean wagons.

I'd take the SRT since the muscle car styling and persona is more to my taste.

GMmuscle86

Neither. Since it has to be a wagon I take the Audi RS8 Wagon. V8 twin turbo sounds good to me.