QP and or CLS55 comparison

MB for lower class, you have to be kidding. I would take the CLS55 over the QP anyday, performance, and looks would make me take it over the QP. I like the QP no doubt, but its performance figures are not so hot compared to the MB, it also has very bland styling. I seen one a few times and from a distance the rear reminds me of the crysler 300C.

 

MB isnt for the poor, you`re absolutely right but it has no where near the cachet and mystique that maserati has. if youre looking for a nice cruiser the cls would be better, for a drivers car the maserati destroys.

its hard to judge a persons taste but i cant see how the maserati resembles a 300c. at the local ferrari dealer the other day, a 300c was parked next to a Qp, there is no resemblence at all. Remember the 300c looks like a bentley ripoff, the Qp was inspired by the original Mk1 QP. Either way the QP has won just about every design award possible, give the car a look from closer up, you wont be disspointed.

the amg will obviously faster but a 0-60 sprint of 5 seconds for 2ton car isnt that bad either, considering its naturally aspirated and how many sedans can boast having a ferrari derived engine...

 

you should give the RS6 a look, really cool car

 

very true, something about german cars just dont cut it, they lack the emotional side. The maserati`s curves do wonders!

 

German cars stand at attention in your garage waiting for your orders, which he will then perform precisely, reliably and impressively.

My QP whispers to me from the garage. She calls in that sweet Italian accent to come out and play and learn what kind of experience we might create together this time.

 

Very true, my Alfa does the same, she speaks to me when shes neglected or abused but performs flawlessly when she gets the right amount of attention she needs.

 

whats even more interesting is that little soul these italian cars possess trickles its way down to everything motorized. My 75`Vespa was exaclty the same and my dads Fiat`s had the same character......

 

Are you guys sure you're on the right thread?
Sounds like you are on the Bikini thread below.

 

Don't we all choose our cars like we choose our women?

 

I want a set of 575 wheels (fronts) for my 328.

 

MB has gone down the toilet as far a QC is concerned. There cars look very nice, I really like the Cl500 etc..but the electrical issues with them are unacceptable. The MB is the only car I have to supply extra light bulbs to the customer everytime he/she comes in for service.

The older Benz cars I would say were some of the best cars built ever. I would have to say that the latest I would go with a benz car would be a 98 E320 or E430. These cars seem to hold themselves together very well. The CLK series when they came out were stunning, but soon after the cars really showed how bad they really were.

i drive around a 92 190E 2.6 MB which I bought from my father which he bought new. This car has been nothing but the best car I have ever owned, and bar far the best car my father ever owned. I has required almost nothing in terms of repair and with close to 400,000KM on the clock..I'm in search for another one. I have a feeling these will be all I will drive for a long time. I could care less that the cars is 13 years old. She drives like new and barely a rattle to speak of.

I just wish Benz continued to make cars like this as I would not hesitate to buy one.

The QP..Nice car..but will be worth half it's amount in 3 years. Just like any other Itailian 4 seater..they all seem to go the way of the 400 series Ferrari. I for one have not warmed to the looks of it yet, but thats just me but I think it does look good..just not stunning.

 

Another QP Seduction. Glad to have you in the group.

 

50% drop in value over 3 years?
I can live with that.
50% drop in less then a year (like on a S600) is a bit hard to swallow.

 

Get the new BMW 750Li, better looking and better performing car than both mentioned.

 

I disagree in both regards.(especially erformance)

 

definately not better looking and not better performing

 

Amazing isn't it! I am working on a deal for one now myself as a straight swap for the S600.