black or silver!? Help me!

SvtAmg · 11-03-2009, 03:03 AM

I found a fully optioned 04 in black that I can get a pretty good deal on. I didn't really want to get back in a black automobile because my lightning that I have been driving for years is black and I know how hard it is to keep them clean. Im wondering if I should hold off and get silver like I was wanting to originally buy or if I should break down and get black. Can you guys help persuade me? (post pics if you would like)

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Taso · 11-03-2009, 03:33 AM

Silver. Paging godfather

mugatu22 · 11-03-2009, 05:03 AM

I've owned both colors & silver is the way to go. So easy to keep clean, so easy to wax, etc etc etc.

True, there's NOTHING better looking than a clean, well detailed black car...but good luck to you (as you know) keeping it clean. Effing nightmare. Been there & done that with a few black cars, and won't do it again until I hire a full-time, live-in car detailer LOL.

myntk12 · 11-03-2009, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mugatu22

I've owned both colors & silver is the way to go. So easy to keep clean, so easy to wax, etc etc etc.

True, there's NOTHING better looking than a clean, well detailed black car...but good luck to you (as you know) keeping it clean. Effing nightmare. Been there & done that with a few black cars, and won't do it again until I hire a full-time, live-in car detailer LOL.

Very well said and so true. I am so finicky about the appearance I would never drive the car in black as I would never have time for anything else.

BenzoBoi · 11-03-2009, 05:21 AM

Vote for silver...

930chas · 11-03-2009, 07:17 AM

I also wanted a silver or flint grey car, but stumbled upon a black one that is absolutely stunning so I bought it. Black with the right stance and the right wheels just can not be beat. Sure it is more work keeping it clean, but it will be well worth it. Good luck with your decision.

i_am_amused · 11-03-2009, 08:28 AM

silver is a laid back color

black is a sportier color (ironic, considering silver is often used as MB racing livery)

my silver s55 would look better in black, but in silver it's a complete sleeper. Even I forget how fast it is.

as for cleaning, the previous posters are correct. I've never owned a black car, but from any distance over a few feet my silver hides everything but the absolute worst coatings of dirt and grime.

saleen01 · 11-03-2009, 08:54 AM

if you buy the silver, pm the link to the black car....i'm searching high and low

sack5000 · 11-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Silver all the way, had black and much too difficult to keep clean.

SteveHI · 11-03-2009, 03:12 PM

I have a black 05 E55, and of course, it's more work to keep it relatively scratch-free. I hand-wash it every week (as I did my silver E39 M5), so keeping it clean isn't an issue for me - it's the visibility of swirls and scratches. I probably need to be more uptight about the type and cleanliness of my washing mitt and drying cloths to minimize the amount of work i need to do with the orbital buffer when I do a full detail.

bobgodd · 11-03-2009, 03:14 PM

Get the one with the best options.

MJ50 · 11-03-2009, 03:22 PM

silver

320 dreamer · 11-03-2009, 03:44 PM

black is a panty wetter and much faster color than silver!

guysandiego · 11-03-2009, 03:59 PM

Be patient -- get what you really want -- You will be able to find a good deal on a silver one.

RacerX0911 · 11-03-2009, 04:09 PM

silver... if those are the only two options...

4ociousE55 · 11-03-2009, 04:33 PM

I've owned both, no question IRIDIUM SILVER!

LOCO 05' E55 · 11-03-2009, 09:55 PM

Silver it is

.. perhaps white?

dlav06 · 11-04-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenzoBoi

Vote for silver...

+1

11-03-2009, 03:33 AM	#2
Taso Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 59 Drives: 04 e55	Silver. Paging godfather __________________

11-03-2009, 05:21 AM	#5
BenzoBoi MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoKali Posts: 6,385 Drives: W211	Vote for silver... __________________ 4 door sedan with a couple "go fast" mods and some wheels...

11-03-2009, 09:02 AM	#9
sack5000 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US Posts: 1,451 Drives: E63	Silver all the way, had black and much too difficult to keep clean. __________________ 2009 E63, loaded, pano, keyless, HD radio, updated Nav, built-in bluetooth, ipod, iridium silver.

11-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#10
SteveHI Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 69 Drives: 2005 E55	I have a black 05 E55, and of course, it's more work to keep it relatively scratch-free. I hand-wash it every week (as I did my silver E39 M5), so keeping it clean isn't an issue for me - it's the visibility of swirls and scratches. I probably need to be more uptight about the type and cleanliness of my washing mitt and drying cloths to minimize the amount of work i need to do with the orbital buffer when I do a full detail. __________________ 2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 / Black / Black 2008 Subaru WRX STI / Black Previously: 2001 BMW M5 / 2004 BMW 545i / 2004 MB CLK55 / 2000 Audi A6 2.7T / 1999 MB CLK430 / 2001 BMW 330ci

11-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#12
MJ50 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: S. Pasadena, CA Posts: 8,865 Drives: W203 & W211	silver __________________ 2003 C240 MBenzNL (PTS, IMS, euro COMAND, folding/convex mirrors, euro bi-xenons, SAM, MHI, euro trunklid, euro mat, steering wheel, etc...) 2004 E55 MBenzNL (057,219,390,428,500,527,615,682,816,881,882,884, CLS63 IC, AMG Airbag, iPod, Euro Door Pins/Convex Mirrors/Trunklid), SL65 rims, RENNtech pulley 2004 ML350 MBenzNL (rearview mirror, AMG style steering wheel, euro convex mirror) SOLD 323.205.MJ50 Google Voice

11-03-2009, 05:03 AM	#3
mugatu22 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 352 Drives: Depends on the day.	I've owned both colors & silver is the way to go. So easy to keep clean, so easy to wax, etc etc etc. True, there's NOTHING better looking than a clean, well detailed black car...but good luck to you (as you know) keeping it clean. Effing nightmare. Been there & done that with a few black cars, and won't do it again until I hire a full-time, live-in car detailer LOL.

11-03-2009, 07:17 AM	#6
930chas Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 58	I also wanted a silver or flint grey car, but stumbled upon a black one that is absolutely stunning so I bought it. Black with the right stance and the right wheels just can not be beat. Sure it is more work keeping it clean, but it will be well worth it. Good luck with your decision.

11-03-2009, 08:28 AM	#7
i_am_amused Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NoVa Posts: 397 Drives: 2004 S55 AMG	silver is a laid back color black is a sportier color (ironic, considering silver is often used as MB racing livery) my silver s55 would look better in black, but in silver it's a complete sleeper. Even I forget how fast it is. as for cleaning, the previous posters are correct. I've never owned a black car, but from any distance over a few feet my silver hides everything but the absolute worst coatings of dirt and grime.

11-03-2009, 08:54 AM	#8
saleen01 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12 Drives: saleen mustang	if you buy the silver, pm the link to the black car....i'm searching high and low

11-03-2009, 03:14 PM	#11
bobgodd MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego - Soon to be Anaheim Posts: 1,156 Drives: 2004 E55	Get the one with the best options.

11-03-2009, 03:44 PM	#13
320 dreamer Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: murfreesboro,tn Posts: 607 Drives: 2002 SLK32	black is a panty wetter and much faster color than silver!

11-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#14
guysandiego Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 136 Drives: 2006 E55 AMG --old cars -- E39 M5, 2.7tt Audi S4, E36 M3 **Ducati 996, 748	Be patient -- get what you really want -- You will be able to find a good deal on a silver one. __________________ Pretty ordinary E55 not many fancy mods: EBC Reds custom X-Pipe K&N airfilters 168mm Evosport pulley * VRP Hems = I think I am done with the mods

11-03-2009, 04:09 PM	#15
RacerX0911 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 363	silver... if those are the only two options...

11-03-2009, 04:33 PM	#16
4ociousE55 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 420 Drives: 08 CLK63 BS, 07 SL55 with 030 and 06 C280 4Matic	SILVER, without a Doubt! I've owned both, no question IRIDIUM SILVER! __________________ 2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series/Iridium Silver/Charcoal/iPod/K&N's 2007 SL55 AMG Iridium Silver/Charcoal/030 Perf Pkg/All Options/K&N's 2006 C280 4Matic/White/Tan/Daily Driver 2006 BMW X3 3.0i, Bluewater/Tan Leather/NAV/Sirius/K&N/Wife's Sold 2006 SL55 AMG Black/Black/030 Pkg/All Options (Totaled) 2005 E55 AMG 2004 CLK55 AMG 2006 C280 4Matic 1997 BMW 850Ci 2003 BMW 530iA Sport 2003 BMW M5 2002 BMW M3 Conv.

11-03-2009, 09:55 PM	#17
LOCO 05' E55 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 49 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG	Silver it is .. *perhaps white?* __________________ *FEW MODS!* BEST ET 11.605 1.716 60' @ 117.77 MPH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nurYk-arSLM

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