| Message: | | Traded this morning for the e55, actually (freekin Bangle just lost another one!). Don't have too much feedback to report just yet, but I really love the Benz. Spent two weeks driving my mom's sl500 and was hooked. It does NOT handle like my M5. Or like my (ex)'01 740i. Or my (ex)'00 540i, for that matter. Don't try to convince yourself that it does, cause it does not. Nor will it ever...BUT, if I wanted a car to "throw around", I would have bought a 997. That said, this is a GREAT car that gives me everything I need - a bit more size, style, great appointments, loads of neck-snapping torque, fantastic braking, and has a bit more of a 'touring' feel than does the M. And while I was captivated at first by the whole Manny/Tranny thing (a whole different debate), my needs now call for a Slushbox, albeit a nice Slushbox. I'd be happy to give some more detailed handling analysis once the NY weather improves, as it sounds like you are contemplating a switch and handling seems to be your biggest concern...
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