Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Congrats on the baby!!
And for me, I always choose praticality over coupe, especially when performance is very close.
E55 gets my vote.

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Nope. And from what I remember reading.... It's V12 will set your wallet back $170k+ No thanks.

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Well my peeps..... I am approaching a tremendous lifechanging event... TXSTYLE Jr.
My wife is actually 21 weeks pregnant and we found out we're having a boy!
Now I have already been contemplating a New vehicle for @ 6 mos or so, having had my Z for 3 years exactly next week! When I saw and drove the new C6 I was impressed to say the least, but when I began reading the stats on the upcoming Z06... I was like... Whatever it takes, even waiting a year! But obviously a child changes your outlook on things especially transportation. Now granted, I could still keep a Sports Car/2-Seater and acquire say a third car, but I also am getting somewhat tired of picking my azz up off the ground each and everytime I climb out of my Z or even a Vette for that matter. Of course, I have had my fair shair of rides particularly Sports Cars in my 35 yrs including:

98' Vette
98' Cobra (supercharged)
97' 3000GT VR4
96' 300ZX TT
95' GT
94' 240SX

I had a dealers liscence and bought most of my previous cars at auction w/ low miles and I switched cars up like once a year. Not until 1999 when I bought my Lexus GS400 did I keep a car more than 2 years (3 yrs to be exact) then I bought my Z in Sep 02' and have had it since. Of course alot has happened for me since 2000: Got married, Bought a new House, and the various expendetures that both of these things undoubtedly cause including 3 new vehicles for her!

Now then, I had also given serious consideration to an M45 right when my wife became pregnant and having driven it and the new GS430 back to back. It provides a decent amount of performance and room/practical of a 4-door.
And what hasn't already been said about the C6 Z06? The car will be the David of Golliaths among Supercars!

Enter the E55... Just @ a month ago, I went with a good friend of mine who was trying to decide between a new S500 and a new 745Li (he got an incredible deal on a demo 745Li!), did I have an opportunity to experience what is the E55! Not only have I loved the simple yet elegant design of the current E Class since it's re-design, but I also knew the incredible power/performance stats that AMG brought to this car only by reading and hearsay. Once I was able to actually slide into the car itself and unleash it's near 470hp & 517 ft/lbs of torque, did I realize just how nuking futs this car is! From the time you shut it's solid & heavy door, to the time you grasp the thick purpose-designed steering wheel, and get a whiff of the supple nappa leather, and gorgeous instrument panel, dash and centerconsole, do you realize this car is on a whole other level. But when I fired up the ignition... I knew this car had more surprises in store. Of course in the confines of this German vault with the windows up, you still know a V8 resides whithin. But drop the windows down and give it a few stabs at the throttle, the quad-tip AMG exhaust reminds you, this ain't no E500! After a few city blocks to the Tollway entrance I was impressed by the superb suspension which sucked up most road imperfections, and the effortless steering. But once I entered the onramp and dropped the hammer... OMG! This heavy sedan pulled as if we got kicked in the azz by King Kong! And it didn't stop feeling like that until I let up at @ 120. The salesguy said, "This car never ceases to fokin amaze me." With a big azz grin on my face, I said... "I fockin see why!"
By now you can probably since my utter admiration if not infatuation with this car. Of ALL 4-Door Sports Sedans on the road I preffer it's look more so than any. I happen to test drive a Silver w/ Charcoal interior. But I have already decided my next car will probably be White. The car is NOT cheap by any stretch, and I personally have no problem buying a pre-owned/certified one of these to save say $10-$15k, which is what I'm seeing in some cases. Although at it's sticker cost of $80k+ it is simply worth every nickel considering ALL the car you are getting.
You just may see me in something very similar to this if not this particular one I located (the Charcoal & Merlot 2-Tone is just GORGEOUS) sometime soon:

Thoughts?

Originally Posted by lkirchner

I have 3 AMG's but not the E class. You will not be disappointed. As for the performance differences, that could be cured simply by an upgrade with Renntech, Kleeman or Brabus. I have modded my SL with the complete Renntech upgrade and the car, while it was a beast stock, has a completely personality; just awesome.

Originally Posted by genearch

Please, no congratulations are necessary until an actual purchase is made...

Originally Posted by bitkahuna

I think that was congratulations on the upcoming birth of his son. Or maybe we shouldn't congratulate him on that until it's born?

TXSTYLE - HUGE CONGRATS to you and your wife on your big upcoming event (your son, not the cars! ).

You've said a couple of times that getting in/out of a low car like the Z is getting old (like we are, lol), and I can certainly relate to that and would not get a Vette because of that. Also, the Z06 will be amazing no doubt, but you'd still need a sedan because you're never going to take your son in it, at least not for a few years (too impractical).

The E55 is just incredible, as well as practical. I think it's an easy choice.

Originally Posted by lkirchner

They will not be producing the E65 or the CLS55. The engine compartment will not take the V12 according to AMG.

Originally Posted by genearch

Enough talk...

it's all good to talk about it... it's better to make it happen... .

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Thanks alot buddy.
My wife has been uhhhm... Not the easiest person to be around lately LOL! But all my friends and family who have kids told me to expect that. Emotional Freight Train to say the least.