I am thinking about buying an AMG Merc?

[# Lord Lucan #]

Hi all been a FMC fan for a very long time and I am now getting itchy feet, tbh i cant make my mind up between the following cars:

C55 AMG

I like the lines the fact there is a thumping V8 under the bonnet plus it is a nice compact saloon, question is what are the pitfalls of ownership mechanically and are there anyitems to be particularly aware of when purchasing such a vehicle?

E55 AMG

I like the lines the fact there is a thumping V8 under the bonnet plus it is a decent sized saloon with a big boot something I have to think of having three kids, question is what are the pitfalls of ownership mechanically and are there anyitems to be particularly aware of when purchasing such a vehicle?

Sorry if these cars above have similar problems however never ventured much into Merc's in the past but i do feel this could be my first time and as such I would like to pick your collective brains for advice and guidance before parting with my hard earned cash for obvious reasons.

Thanks in advance all assistance will be gratefully received

[# Lord Lucan #]

thanks for the response so rear tyres are an issue I like the sound of that tbh and brake pads sounds like you drive it how it was intended how was it for space inside and is the boot a decent size as I think these points will be key to me making a decision between a C class or an E class me thinks

[# Lord Lucan #]

great example still getting to grips with model numbers so I assume W210 is the earlier model with W211 being the newer option defo prefer the later W211 model personally if I go for an E55 jury still out is it me or do the C55's seem a rarer car to try and find??

That one with the link is a beuatiful car by the way the up side of the earlier model is of course the VED bracket as it makes it very affordable car to own but I think I am seriously thinking W211 at the moment for the E55 still have not seen many C55's in the market place though

[# Lord Lucan #]

never gave the estate much thought tbh in either C or E guise but thinking about it having 3 kids and a wife it might be a better option now that is great at making things more complicated now damn decisions decisions I knew this would get complicated now need to speak to her indoors and see where I go from here, now got to look at the estate options and see which makes more sense for me and the family.

Any how is there anything I need to pay special attention too when going to view these vehicles when I get round to it like is this Command thingy a must have also what does it do? Sorry to sound like a dummy but this is a whole new world to me tbh

[# Lord Lucan #]

Thanks for taking the time people after reading the last couple of posts things are becoming clearer and I am beginning to err on the side of an E55 Estate as my daughter is 7 and the twins are nearer 3 now and the idea of the hidden sub does sound attractive. I will be looking to use the car everyday and have some fun as well, are the MB club forums free to access or do you need to be a member of the club to gain access?

Also you got a link as I love cars and going to shows etc do they do all this sort of thing as well?