96 Maxima vs 98 Cobra. 1/4 times on a Cobra?
12-16-2000, 11:35 AM
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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)
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)
Originally posted by WoodEar
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.
Originally posted by speedemn
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!
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!
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.
12-16-2000, 02:18 PM
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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)
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)
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
12-16-2000, 05:06 PM
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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.
12-16-2000, 06:45 PM
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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!
What else does that 20K package come with? Don't tell me its JUST the s/c!
Originally posted by WoodEar
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
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)
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)
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
12-16-2000, 08:35 PM
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Originally posted by speedemn
$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!
$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!
see here for info:
http://www.swift-racing.com/engine/super.htm
hmm, i think they just raised price on the stage3 again!!
12-16-2000, 08:37 PM
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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.
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.
but then i have to admit, a Benz is a Benz
12-18-2000, 04:11 PM
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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 
Now that's what I'm talking about.
Dave
Now that's what I'm talking about.Dave
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