96 Maxima vs 98 Cobra. 1/4 times on a Cobra?

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Dec 16, 2000 | 11:35 AM

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speedemn

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Question is how much faster... the GS400 costs $72000 here fully loaded. The E55 costs $98000 (all CDN$)

Now for that much of an increase in price, do you really get that much performance? You could put that difference in money into the GS400 and make it a Viper killer! lol (well maybe)

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On the Mercedes website, it says that the E55 is 5.7sec 0-60. The Lexus website says that the GS400 is 5.8 0-60. Doesn't look like the E55 can really show the GS 400 up, especially since it costs about 35% more!

website number is just website number, German makers usually use very conservative numbers in publications.
as a owner of a GS400, I have no problem admiting E55 is faster i once raced one, granted i have 2 more ppl in car, and he only had a dog with him, i could tell he pulls much harder under WOT.

Dec 16, 2000 | 02:18 PM

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WoodEar

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Originally posted by speedemn
Question is how much faster... the GS400 costs $72000 here fully loaded. The E55 costs $98000 (all CDN$)
Now for that much of an increase in price, do you really get that much performance? You could put that difference in money into the GS400 and make it a Viper killer! lol (well maybe)

hmm, i think E55 run ~13.3-13.4, that's 1 sec faster than a GS400 in 1/4m. does that worth the extra $25k? it depends on what the buyer think.

i mean, if money isn't a problem, sure why not the E55? you hang with a C5 with style. if you are looking for bargain then the GS400 is a pretty good car for under $50k with respective performance.

btw, you are right, there is a tuner that sells supercharger for GS400, for ~$20k you can make a GS400 run under 12s, yes that does kill the Viper

Dec 16, 2000 | 05:06 PM

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68Stang

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I think the GS400 has a lot better styling then the Benz. Also the interior is nicer. Every comparison I have seen between the big dog Lexus and Benz (LS400 and S-Class) The Lexus comes out on top. I assume this carries down the ranks in terms of quality. ie: the GS vs. the E-Class.

Dec 16, 2000 | 06:45 PM

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speedemn

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$20000 for a s/c?!?!? Holy cow! Is there a website for this? Sure beats the heck out of the $4000 and $3000 Nissan and Toyota s/c's! haha

What else does that 20K package come with? Don't tell me its JUST the s/c!

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Originally posted by speedemn
Question is how much faster... the GS400 costs $72000 here fully loaded. The E55 costs $98000 (all CDN$)
Now for that much of an increase in price, do you really get that much performance? You could put that difference in money into the GS400 and make it a Viper killer! lol (well maybe)

hmm, i think E55 run ~13.3-13.4, that's 1 sec faster than a GS400 in 1/4m. does that worth the extra $25k? it depends on what the buyer think.

i mean, if money isn't a problem, sure why not the E55? you hang with a C5 with style. if you are looking for bargain then the GS400 is a pretty good car for under $50k with respective performance.

btw, you are right, there is a tuner that sells supercharger for GS400, for ~$20k you can make a GS400 run under 12s, yes that does kill the Viper

Dec 16, 2000 | 08:35 PM

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WoodEar

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$20000 for a s/c?!?!? Holy cow! Is there a website for this? Sure beats the heck out of the $4000 and $3000 Nissan and Toyota s/c's! haha
What else does that 20K package come with? Don't tell me its JUST the s/c!

They have different stages. For 65RWHP, it costs $6000, you want more, you pay more

see here for info:
http://www.swift-racing.com/engine/super.htm

hmm, i think they just raised price on the stage3 again!!

Dec 16, 2000 | 08:37 PM

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WoodEar

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Originally posted by 68Stang
I think the GS400 has a lot better styling then the Benz. Also the interior is nicer. Every comparison I have seen between the big dog Lexus and Benz (LS400 and S-Class) The Lexus comes out on top. I assume this carries down the ranks in terms of quality. ie: the GS vs. the E-Class.

yeah in all artical LS400 used to beat Mecedes all the time, i think maily due to value and build quality and reliablity...
but then i have to admit, a Benz is a Benz

Dec 18, 2000 | 08:51 AM

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RICOiz704

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I thought the EV12 was commonly referred to as the E60....could u guys enlighten me with more info???????

Dec 18, 2000 | 10:13 AM

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WoodEar

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common?? hahaha neither is common.
EV12 is the 7.4L V12 with 620hp(as in CLK GTX).
E60 is the 6.0L V8 with 408hp(as in CLK GT).

Dec 18, 2000 | 10:30 AM

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RICOiz704

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Thanks............either would be good to own the regardless.......i'll drive both with a Kodak smile...

Dec 18, 2000 | 04:11 PM

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Dave B

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Well, if ya got the money to pay $20000 for a S/C on a GS400 then you'll have the money to buy the $35000 Lingenfelter twin turbo setup for the C5 Vette. The hell with 12s in the GS400. How about 10.7s@135mph in a completely stock looking C5