The Perfect First AMG Mercedes? C55 Reviewed
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2019
- Looking to buy your first AMG? The C43 I've already driven and loved - but that's now a classic. C63 prices are still high for good cars, so how about something in between - the C55.
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The C55 is a monster. And not to mention very rare and reliable. Best car decision I've ever made. Here in America the muscle car guys get mad when they see the taillights.
C55 is close to the ideal Merc. It is fairly simple by Merc standards. No Airmatic. No SBC. No PSE. That's a lot that can go wrong in W210 and W211 but not in a C55. M113 and 722.6 are proven and reliable.
Personally I think you are in the prettiest AMG Merc. I love the shape of that period and the alloys look amazing
In the first few seconds of the video I thought "this C-class looks rather unusual" and now I know it is because it is a CLK up front
m113 is the most reliable engine that mercedes have made, even m113k in e55 amg.
I have it and I love it. I'll never sell it. It's a perfect car... well almost. Gas mileage is terrible if you drive it like it's meant to be driven. It's my favorite car I've ever owned though. Very reliable, very fun to drive and it's styling is somewhat timeless. Interior is nice, front seats are comfy and functional, it's a sleeper and can be used as a daily driver.
C55 or CLK55 AMG 's are more reliable and easy to work on than BMW or AUDI ,,and as you say , have usually been better looked after by their owners. Nice video ,,that car sounds great.
Do you practice a script before you review or do you work from prompt notes . Either way you talk with an interesting content always. Thats a proper talent. Nice video again.
A moon roof? I think you've spent too much time in the USA m8
For the money these things are great cars. I picked one up in New Zealand for 13K. Great condition with 145k, full Merc service history, and slight claim to fame - sold to Jonah Lomu when new. Looked at the Ozzie Fords and Holden's, but they are way over priced and literally rattle and fall apart over time. This thing is as tight as a drum and the interior is immaculate. Very happy with this car , and can't get enough of that AMG rumble!!
I agree with you on much of what you said. It's a great entry level AMG. Not too expensive, and fairly solid. I'll be getting rid of mine this year, but after owning it for 4 years, it's barely put a foot wrong. It's certainly in it's element cruising on the highway. Has decent ride, with the V8 burbling away in the background. Even though I'm more of a BMW guy, and still own an E36 M3, I really enjoyed this car.
Approaching 30? Holy shit dude I LOVE your content..but I though you were atleast 45..sorry bro.
Your reviews are amazing, you totally understand that its not all about power and your description of why you would want one of these is perfect.
The three valve per cylinder design ran for 7 years ,,,it enabled the use of two phased spark plugs , is very efficient and is not as complicated as 4 valve , vvt dohc designs. That makes it reliable.
The 3 valves per cylinder were actually for improved low/midrange torque. The V8 Mercs of that era were torque monsters, these engines often had peak torque as low as 3000rpm on the dyno, even when naturally aspirated.
You’re my favourite UA-camr atm absolutely brilliant content
Great clip! Bought mine in June 2019, put 17 tkm on it so far.
I use to have a w204 c63 amg. Great cars to have never had an issue. Miss it heaps.
Love the concept of compact 3 box design, with stonking great V8! Would rather own this than any modern ford focus, or VW Golf hot hatch. Big bass V8 all day long....
Thought about one of these. The upkeep puts me off but maybe I was wrong. Thanks to this good video I am now late for dinner. Enjoyed this very good and full review.