I did it...test drove the new S550, my thoughts compared to my 12
2/26/16 | 01:37 PM
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I bought a new S550 for most of the reasons the rest of you would not. This will be a dsily driver and will see NH winters. I got every option I could and was quite happy with the power, but the exhaust note could be better ( Borla cat back?). I did not do a launch on the test drive but was able to squeal the tires and kick out the rear going from 2nd to 3rd. To me the power was pretty good.
The S550 is now a sports car. I agree that if you want pure muscle then a Challenger with a big honking engine and the scat pack would give you that raw power. Very little tech and all muscle (and weight). In the end, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I cannot wait to take delivery of my S550 around the middle of next month.
The S550 is now a sports car. I agree that if you want pure muscle then a Challenger with a big honking engine and the scat pack would give you that raw power. Very little tech and all muscle (and weight). In the end, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I cannot wait to take delivery of my S550 around the middle of next month.
Glad you're looking forward to your purchase. I think other folks have seen me comment on this, but I'm actually a fan of the new S550 now, especially in GT350/R guise. I wouldn't get rid of Marilyn for her, but I'd get it ALONGSIDE her. However, I have been peeking at Challenger SRT's lately. Is that bad?
3/5/16 | 09:12 AM
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3/5/16 | 10:10 AM
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Holy Thread Revival Batman! Glad you're looking forward to your purchase. I think other folks have seen me comment on this, but I'm actually a fan of the new S550 now, especially in GT350/R guise. I wouldn't get rid of Marilyn for her, but I'd get it ALONGSIDE her. However, I have been peeking at Challenger SRT's lately. Is that bad?
3/5/16 | 01:13 PM
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I loved my '12 GT, and still have pangs of regret with when a Mustang with a good exhaust passes me... but I've grown very fond of my Challenger (V6 with all the comfort goodies). I've held on to it longer than any car I've ever had, and the only thing that interests me even a little bit right now is the new Camaro. I didn't like the 5th gen at all, but they fixed the things that really bothered me.
3/7/16 | 09:49 AM
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"was" thinking about the hellcat... then I started Marilyn up yesterday and drove her around down the street. No longer thinking about the hellcat.
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