SRT10 or E55AMG
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SRT10 or E55AMG 2003 viper or 2003 E55AMG mercedes....wich would you get and why?
Thanks and i know this isnt the other car section but i respect the vette communitys opinions a lil more than the other sections..NO offense intended just bein honest
Thanks and i know this isnt the other car section but i respect the vette communitys opinions a lil more than the other sections..NO offense intended just bein honest
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Originally Posted by CarsRFun
Id say E55…. low 12's 4seats can drive it cross country and be extremely comfortable… plus I see viper prices dropping like a rock when the 600hp ones really start hitting the show rooms.
+1 on that !!!
Go with the Viper, but if you are going to get a SRT-10 wait until the 08 Viper comes out. If you decide on another gen II, then buy it whenever, those prices will not change to much. The E55 AMG is a sweet car and all but, if you do not need the back seat why get one?
Originally Posted by CarsRFun
Id say E55…. low 12's 4seats can drive it cross country and be extremely comfortable… plus I see viper prices dropping like a rock when the 600hp ones really start hitting the show rooms.
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The E55 is also a car with 100 times the quality of a Dodge or any American made car for that matter, you must factor that in too. You can also mod the E55 to get another 100 hp out of it with the factory warrantee in place. My friend has a '07 Vette and his father has a 2005 E55 AMG with $10,000 in Rentech mods (pulley and chip I think), the E55 walks away from a dig and any rolling speed race......easily.
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Originally Posted by Quickin
The E55 is also a car with 100 times the quality of a Dodge or any American made car for that matter, you must factor that in too. You can also mod the E55 to get another 100 hp out of it with the factory warrantee in place. My friend has a '07 Vette and his father has a 2005 E55 AMG with $10,000 in Rentech mods (pulley and chip I think), the E55 walks away from a dig and any rolling speed race......easily.
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That pulley and chip must make a HUGE difference. I guess if they charge 10k for them it better
I walked a E55 pretty bad a while back but considering his car is over 1000lbs heavier and less hp then my lightly modded Z06
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It's my understanding that a stock E55AMG and stock 2002Z06 both trapp 114-117 mph in the 1/4 mile..
but the AMG puts the power down a lil better with the auto and there are more 11 second bone stock AMG's than C5z06's...
Correct me if im wrong
but the AMG puts the power down a lil better with the auto and there are more 11 second bone stock AMG's than C5z06's...
Correct me if im wrong
A viper has poor visibility, less comfort than an F-body, very dangerous for an inexperienced driver. Benz = very fast, very comfortable, better build quality, alot easier to drive. If you want a race car that will get annoying to drive after a while, get the viper. If you want a fast car that is easy to drive and comfortable, get the benz. Also look into the new ZO6. Faster then the viper and benz + comfortable and friendly enough to drive everyday ( in the summer ).
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Originally Posted by Killemall
It's my understanding that a stock E55AMG and stock 2002Z06 both trapp 114-117 mph in the 1/4 mile..
but the AMG puts the power down a lil better with the auto and there are more 11 second bone stock AMG's than C5z06's...
Correct me if im wrong
but the AMG puts the power down a lil better with the auto and there are more 11 second bone stock AMG's than C5z06's...
Correct me if im wrong
http://www.dragtimes.com/2004-Merced...eos-10814.html
If you need seating for five, want to own a sleeper that beats many performance coupes, then the E55 is a great choice. If you only need 2 seats, I would not buy one as very expensive to mod, weighs close to 4,100 lbs and handles like such. Good luck with your decision.
Not sure Id consider these 2 cars in the same league. Power being only one component to a car, I think you need to evaluate your goals here.
The Viper is a rugged, raw sports car. If you want looks and speed, this is it.
If you want to drive in a nice, smooth, fast 4 door and turning heads isnt your goal, go for the E-55. Just my .02
The Viper is a rugged, raw sports car. If you want looks and speed, this is it.
If you want to drive in a nice, smooth, fast 4 door and turning heads isnt your goal, go for the E-55. Just my .02
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
That pulley and chip must make a HUGE difference. I guess if they charge 10k for them it better
I walked a E55 pretty bad a while back but considering his car is over 1000lbs heavier and less hp then my lightly modded Z06
I walked a E55 pretty bad a while back but considering his car is over 1000lbs heavier and less hp then my lightly modded Z06
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