2001 E55 w/ 109k miles...what should I pay?

stonecloser · 10-19-2009, 08:16 PM

Found a very clean 1 owner trade at a small local lot (bay area, ca). They are asking $14,999 has all options other than the 2 tone interior. Has nav, parktronic, ventilated seats. According to carfax all work has been done at local stealership. Love the car and just don't want to over pay. Thank you all, Nick

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djamer · 10-19-2009, 08:42 PM

Great price, but have the car checked out w/ an indy mechanic to make everything is legit w/ the car. Cost of repairs for AMG is pretty expensive. Price is tempting but I think you can get a 2003 E55 for a very decent price + CPO from a dealer...good luck

Lawrence1 · 10-19-2009, 10:19 PM

if it checks out, pay what it's worth to you. there's always better or worse deals that are going to come up once you buy a car. make sure the car is solid and maintenance has been adressed properly.

also, check around and see what similar cars are selling for. The downside is that even though you might see different cars at different prices you will never know the condition of those cars unless you go see them in person or you get a PPI.

i noticed that prices have climbed lately(within last month) on these cars, especially in Cali.

stonecloser · 10-20-2009, 02:47 AM

I'm leaving a 740iL BMW for this car and I absolutely love the way th BMW rides very very smooth. And I have a bad back so its a necessity.

My dad has an M3 and can't stand the way it rides...you feel small pebbles on the road.

I haven't driven an E55 before...Anything other than normal used car stuff to listen for?

I know to check the pixels on the dash and make sure she shifts smooth.

KL2DC · 10-20-2009, 07:16 AM

stonecloser, given your bad back, I think you're better off with your E38 esp if it has the comfort seats. The W210 E55 rides decently well (for a sports sedan) but the 7er should ride more plush.

saintz · 10-20-2009, 08:24 AM

Price seems a little higher for the miles. The parktronic and vent seat bring the price up a little, but I would still try to knock a couple grand off the price.

Bear in mind that very few people can buy this car (how many banks will write a check on a car with over 100k miles) so the dealer has to be wanting to sell.

Eraser-X · 10-20-2009, 10:36 AM

Can I get a copy of the AD? I am working on an insurance claim on my 02 E55 with the exact same equipment and it would really help me establish my value. I will not pursue the car till you decide to pass on it.

stonecloser · 10-20-2009, 11:41 AM

Hope you get what you want for it...

stonecloser · 10-20-2009, 11:55 AM

And I'd really love to have a MB, always had BMW's and Audis and want something different. I'm gonna go take a long test drive in one today and see how it shapes out. Was going to get a W220 but the insurance is much more expensive for a slower, more common car

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

stonecloser, given your bad back, I think you're better off with your E38 esp if it has the comfort seats. The W210 E55 rides decently well (for a sports sedan) but the 7er should ride more plush.

10-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
djamer Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 828 Drives: SL 500	Great price, but have the car checked out w/ an indy mechanic to make everything is legit w/ the car. Cost of repairs for AMG is pretty expensive. Price is tempting but I think you can get a 2003 E55 for a very decent price + CPO from a dealer...good luck __________________ SOLD - R230 SL 500 (Diamond Silver, Black Birdseye Maple with Teal Designo Interior, AMG Package) SOLD- CL 500 Last edited by djamer; 10-19-2009 at 08:55 PM.

10-20-2009, 02:47 AM	#4
stonecloser Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 14 Drives: 96 MB C36, 00 BMW 740iL, 06 Audi A3	Going to look at it on Wed...How do they ride? I'm leaving a 740iL BMW for this car and I absolutely love the way th BMW rides very very smooth. And I have a bad back so its a necessity. My dad has an M3 and can't stand the way it rides...you feel small pebbles on the road. I haven't driven an E55 before...Anything other than normal used car stuff to listen for? I know to check the pixels on the dash and make sure she shifts smooth.

10-20-2009, 07:16 AM	#5
KL2DC Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DC Metro Posts: 253 Drives: W210 E55, W211 E3504M, E90 325i	stonecloser, given your bad back, I think you're better off with your E38 esp if it has the comfort seats. The W210 E55 rides decently well (for a sports sedan) but the 7er should ride more plush. __________________ 2007 W211 E350 4Matic Sport - Iridium Silver/Black Tex, PII Current Mods - Depo clear side markers, 35% tint, E63 rear spoiler, Brabus front lip, ECS Tuning license plate LEDs, 19" OEM SL 5 twin-spoke wheels MBCA Member # C061921

10-20-2009, 08:24 AM	#6
saintz MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,796 Drives: 2003 CL600	Price seems a little higher for the miles. The parktronic and vent seat bring the price up a little, but I would still try to knock a couple grand off the price. Bear in mind that very few people can buy this car (how many banks will write a check on a car with over 100k miles) so the dealer has to be wanting to sell. __________________ 2003 CL600 - Eurocharged 2009 C300 (wife) 2001 E55 AMG - RENNtech Stage 1, Lorinser (sold) 1999 CLK 320 (sold) 2003 WRX, Stage 4 (sold)

10-20-2009, 10:36 AM	#7
Eraser-X Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 75 Drives: 03 S55	Can I get a copy of the AD? I am working on an insurance claim on my 02 E55 with the exact same equipment and it would really help me establish my value. I will not pursue the car till you decide to pass on it. __________________ Eraser-X 07 R500 Silver/Charcoal, P02 03 S55 05 Birkin S3 (for the track) 53 356 Cab

10-19-2009, 10:19 PM	#3
Lawrence1 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 155 Drives: 2003 E55	if it checks out, pay what it's worth to you. there's always better or worse deals that are going to come up once you buy a car. make sure the car is solid and maintenance has been adressed properly. also, check around and see what similar cars are selling for. The downside is that even though you might see different cars at different prices you will never know the condition of those cars unless you go see them in person or you get a PPI. i noticed that prices have climbed lately(within last month) on these cars, especially in Cali.

10-20-2009, 11:41 AM	#8
stonecloser Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 14 Drives: 96 MB C36, 00 BMW 740iL, 06 Audi A3	Sent you a PM Hope you get what you want for it...

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