Thinking about getting another car.

[sprite]

Looking at getting an extra car that is more suited for running errands, fitting more than 2 people.

I'm considering a 2006/2007 BMW M5, 2007 Audi RS4 or possibly a 2005 CL65 AMG. Any opinions on these cars? Other cars in a similar price range? I will still be using my Murci as a daily driver so this will be a car that I will mostly use when I need to run errands or fit more than 2 people.

Audi:
+ Cheaper than the rest.
+ 6 Speed
+ Seems like a fun car

BMW:
+ 7 Speed SMG
+ Nice interior
Nothing I can really find bad about this car

Mercedes:
+V12 TT
+600+ hp, massive torque
-Automatic Transmission
-Poor handling
-Old man's car?

I think a M5 is the car I'm leaning the most towards. What do you guys think?

[pdisme]

Sprite, I'll PM Jon913d on here, he detailed my cars today and we were talking about the Kleemann stuff I just had put on the g-wagen and I think he mentioned his dad had the CL65 so he may be able to give you some feedback on that.

Murci daily driver, you're crazy. :) I'd kill to have that Benz if I didn't have the g-wagen but based on the cars you already have I might be inclined to go with the RS4 and give it a bunch of crazy engine and suspension mods just to have fun with it since it's smaller and more of a toss it around kind of car. The M5 is bad ass but still big and you have a big high power car already.

[Matt]

I cant find anything bad to say about Audi. I love mine, and i will definetly be getting a newer one in the future.

[sprite]

Sprite, I'll PM Jon913d on here, he detailed my cars today and we were talking about the Kleemann stuff I just had put on the g-wagen and I think he mentioned his dad had the CL65 so he may be able to give you some feedback on that.

Murci daily driver, you're crazy. :) I'd kill to have that Benz if I didn't have the g-wagen but based on the cars you already have I might be inclined to go with the RS4 and give it a bunch of crazy engine and suspension mods just to have fun with it since it's smaller and more of a toss it around kind of car. The M5 is bad ass but still big and you have a big high power car already.

Yeah it's not an easy choice, I tried to list what I consider the pros/cons of each car from my perspective. I guess the best way to find out is test drives. I didn't realize how much the CL65AMGs had dropped in value though, they seem like a steal now, availible @ 90k for 05's with a MSRP of 175k.

[jrfootin]

I would get the s65. You can buy a 2006 for $100K below msrp. That's the best,fastest everyday car. I call it a sleeper, because you can run with & probally beat a Porsche Twin Turbo.

[pdisme]

Wow, that changes things a bit, I didn't realize you could pick one up for $95k, I was thinking $160k+. That thing would be a stop light bruiser. Hmm, all that torque sure is fun, that might be the way to go. :)

[jrfootin]

Absolutelly, they are going on both ebay and auction for $90-100K.

I have a dealers license so I know. I can post the Manheim MMR reports if anyone ever needs a true auction value. The MMR report is what they compile the"Black Book" from; but I get it in real time..........

[sprite]

Absolutelly, they are going on both ebay and auction for $90-100K.

I have a dealers license so I know. I can post the Manheim MMR reports if anyone ever needs a true auction value. The MMR report is what they compile the"Black Book" from; but I get it in real time..........

Sure if you could post the numbers I would be interested.

[jrfootin]

Search: Select Region: National
Year: 2006 Seasonal Adjustment: No
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: S CLASS
Style: 4D SEDAN S65

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
02/08/07 MANHEIM Lease $90,000 25,930 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
02/07/07 ATLANTA Regular $92,000 13,329 Avg BLCK 12G A Yes
01/04/07 RIVRSIDE Lease $94,500 11,981 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
11/09/06 RIVRSIDE Lease $89,000 14,370 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
11/02/06 NEVADA Factory $101,000 11,824 Avg BL OPL 12G A Yes
10/25/06 W PALM Factory $115,800 266 Above BRI SIL 12G A Yes

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Search: Select Region: National
Year: 2006 Seasonal Adjustment: No
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: S CLASS
Style: 4D SEDAN S65

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
02/08/07 MANHEIM Lease $90,000 25,930 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
02/07/07 ATLANTA Regular $92,000 13,329 Avg BLCK 12G A Yes
01/04/07 RIVRSIDE Lease $94,500 11,981 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
11/09/06 RIVRSIDE Lease $89,000 14,370 Avg BLACK 12G A Yes
11/02/06 NEVADA Factory $101,000 11,824 Avg BL OPL 12G A Yes
10/25/06 W PALM Factory $115,800 266 Above BRI SIL 12G A Yes

It seems like a lot of car for the money. Don't think they can go a whole lot lower when they have taken a 100k hit in just 2 years.

[jrfootin]

For the money, I think it is the best car out there; as a matter of fact, I am thinking about buying one, driving it for 6-8 months then reselling it for the same or possiblly more. I think it would make an excellent everyday day car. Has more tourq than a Murci!!!!

[pdisme]

Hell yeah every day car, you can remove asphalt from the street and plant it the grille of the person behind you every day. :)

[ADON]

CL65AMGs had dropped in value though, they seem like a steal now, availible @ 90k for 05's with a MSRP of 175k.


OUCH!

[pdisme]

Hasn't that same thing happened with most of Mercedes 12 cylinder cars? SL65 took a big hit too right?

[Shuey2k]

I would get a CLS 63, hey wait, I have one.

I love this car and it pulls like a freight train.

[Minch00]

Hasn't that same thing happened with most of Mercedes 12 cylinder cars? SL65 took a big hit too right?

Yes. It gives me hope that in five years I can have a billion pounds of torque.

[pdisme]

Yes. It gives me hope that in five years I can have a billion pounds of torque.

I'll have to give you a ride in the g-wagen now, it's making about 620 lb ft. :)

[Minch00]

I'll have to give you a ride in the g-wagen now, it's making about 620 lb ft. :)

I'd be fine with that. Then I'll give you a ride in the Magnum and you can see the amazing lack of torque. It has 340hp/390lbs, but it weighs two tons so it's not that impressive.


Also, in response to this thread, I wouldn't get the RS4 if I could get an S6 or S8. But I heart the Audi A8, and with a V10 it's even better! However, it's almost impossible to resist the massive Mercs, which in that case I'd get an S-class AMG model. You really can't go wrong with either one, the 55 or 65.

[Mr. Vroom]

I have experience with both, my last car was a CL 600tt(chipped by Renntech, 11.90 quarter mile!), my current daily beater is a 06 M5.

Two completely different cars, the M5 is a driver's car, engages you, handles way better, is more fun to drive. The merc has massive torque and incredible straitline acceleration, but handles like crap( i tested the AMG 65, basically the same, a little firmer ride). The benz is an great hwy cruiser though, and the the feeling of torque/power when you hit it is incredible. After you get used to that beast of a v-12 engine, its tough to go back; in fact I miss my CL600.....

[SamBoler]

M5 Four Doors and larger than RS4