New daily driver...

**getbit** · September 9th, 2006, 11:26 AM

I got rid of my MB E55 AMG a while back for an '06 Range Rover Sport S/C. While it was a fine SUV (read: bored), I missed my Benz.

Last night, I traded the Rover in on a 2007 MB E63 AMG. It feels good to be back in a performance sedan.
It is obsidian black/cashmere interior and sounds wicked.

I will load some pics later.

Tanked · September 9th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Getbit....sweet ride! I bet you will leave it stock for about 6mo then add a little more boost.

Enjoy and great choice :thumbs:

GARY J · September 9th, 2006, 12:30 PM

Isn't that n/a? Nice ride my friend!

**John Hennessey** · September 9th, 2006, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getbit

I got rid of my MB E55 AMG a while back for an '06 Range Rover Sport S/C. While it was a fine SUV (read: bored), I missed my Benz.

Last night, I traded the Rover in on a 2007 MB E63 AMG. It feels good to be back in a performance sedan.
It is obsidian black/cashmere interior and sounds wicked.

I will load some pics later.

How does it feel compared to the Kompressor motor? I think the K motor had a good bit more torque at the lower and mid rpm's. Congrats!

**getbit** · September 9th, 2006, 12:46 PM

Tanked...no boost...just a high compression, naturally aspirated engine making 507 HP.

The E55 has more torque and you felt it. Just breaking it in so I don't really know how the E63 compares yet.

Thanks, Gary and John!

**getbit** · September 9th, 2006, 12:48 PM

...the NAV sucks compared to my Land Rover though...

The Great One · September 9th, 2006, 01:53 PM

Very nice. Congrats.

**CHAD** · September 9th, 2006, 02:18 PM

Great car and I really like the new wheels.

**Jeff M** · September 9th, 2006, 02:37 PM

Lets see some pics of the new driveway as well Jason.

vipergts2000 · September 9th, 2006, 03:28 PM

That is a bad ass car!!!!! Congrats!

**getbit** · September 9th, 2006, 03:31 PM

scrubbing on it...pics to follow

**getbit** · September 10th, 2006, 04:04 PM

**getbit** · September 10th, 2006, 04:05 PM

**CHAD** · September 10th, 2006, 04:28 PM

Not sure about the tan but great car (again). Do you notice the brake feel being better as they ditched the brake-by-wire finally? Although the tq is lower for street driving, I bet once it gets warmed up it is noticeably quicker than the supercharged cars. Once warm, they really slowed down, like 5mph in the 1/4.

**getbit** · September 10th, 2006, 04:32 PM

I was hesitant about the interior but it is what they had in stock and is turning out to be a nice change. The brakes and handling feel better from what I've seen with limited driving but I haven't pushed it yet.

The lower torque has reportedly made it easier to launch and street drive and should be ferocious on the big end. We will see.

**CHAD** · September 10th, 2006, 04:46 PM

Just make sure to sell it mid-year as the all-new E Class arrives end of next year (MY08).

**Jeff M** · September 10th, 2006, 05:36 PM

Looks great. The driveway looks awesome too.

jtsherri · September 10th, 2006, 05:46 PM

That thing is pure sex. Enjoy it!

The Great One · September 10th, 2006, 08:03 PM

Damn, I love those wheels.

Denstoyz · September 10th, 2006, 08:35 PM

Nice! More HP less TQ - let us know how it feels compared to the 55. Im curious which would be quicker. Im thinking the 55 is quicker out of the hole but the 63 better mid range.