100k mileage E55 for sale, what should I do?

AMG LOL · 02-20-2012, 10:35 AM

Hey guys,

I've seen quite a few threads posted here about high mileage E55s for good prices and some people taking the risk with them. I came across:

2004 Black E55 with 106k miles (daily driven)
Factory Navigaton, KeyLESS GO, 6 Disk in dash CD player, Heated/Air Conditioned seats, Sunroof
Brand New tires, rotors, brake pads
Brand new OEM Fuel Pump
Very clean on the inside and out

For $15.9, willing to negotiate for a quick sale...

Obviously I cannot get a warranty on this, but if I could get this down to like $15k, is it worth buying it with the mileage?

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AWOL · 02-20-2012, 11:10 AM

Im at 112k and still dominating the streets

Evolved8 · 02-20-2012, 11:11 AM

AMG LOL?

AMG LOL · 02-20-2012, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evolved8

AMG LOL?

lol, ignore the username.. i made it just to lurk the forums a little bit when I was more of an M fan than an AMG fan... but after my research, I found the light!

SterlingE55 · 02-20-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG LOL

lol, ignore the username.. i made it just to lurk the forums a little bit when I was more of an M fan than an AMG fan... but after my research, I found the light!

If you're a DIY guy to take care of the little 'ish I say go for it.

grantwoodtx · 02-20-2012, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99DirtybirdWS6

If you're a DIY guy to take care of the little 'ish I say go for it.

+1

Have any pics of the car?

RedBullJnky · 02-20-2012, 11:53 AM

Now that you've seen the light, go for it.

GT-ER · 02-20-2012, 11:58 AM

At that price there is really nothing to talk about assuming it actually runs...lol.

BenJ · 02-20-2012, 12:10 PM

Parts can be expensive if you buy through the dealer, but like the others have mentioned, if you are a DIY'er you can find great deals here in the classifieds section or through online distributers like parts.com etc.

AMG LOL · 02-20-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grantwoodtx

+1

Have any pics of the car?

I have a few pics, but I'm going to get some more today hopefully and I'll post them up here.

I'm a bit of a DIY guy, mainly for simple japanese cars.. I've never owned or worked on a German car (especially one with this much technology), but the core concepts are all the same.

need4spd · 02-20-2012, 12:35 PM

Here is my 5cents, I actually own one with 117k on odo, here is couple things that I had to change right away

Trans fluid and filter
Spark plugs and wires
Valve cover guskets
Supercharger clutch bearing

Things to come- water pump (just noticed yesterday when I was doing the pulley that it has some play in it)
Diff. Fluid
Supercharger fluid
Some of those might not apply if somebody has maintenance records, but those are the things you should expect. I did all the work myself and parts are not that pricey. Definitly for 15k is worth every penney

phampau · 02-20-2012, 01:06 PM

Great price if it is in good condition and you are a DIY guy. I purchased one with 104k miles and did all the work myself.

Yuille36 · 02-20-2012, 01:21 PM

Also its a good idea to inspect the airmatic suspension for issues, as this system isn't a cheap fix when you have problems.
Keep in mind, that no matter what the car sells for that AMG parts aren't exactly cheap.

WHTEVO · 02-20-2012, 01:36 PM

At that price it's probably gone already haha. Regardless, if it was clean, been maintained, i'd be all over it.

Aaron

_AMG_ · 02-20-2012, 01:47 PM

As long as the service has been on time and the cars been taken care of, then I say go for it.

lm7 · 02-20-2012, 01:50 PM

do it. Especially for that price point,a sedan of like year and size would be what to choose from... an acura TL? NO BRAINER.

Evolved8 · 02-20-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG LOL

lol, ignore the username.. i made it just to lurk the forums a little bit when I was more of an M fan than an AMG fan... but after my research, I found the light!

Good call, and good luck with your search

AKnight55 · 02-20-2012, 01:54 PM

Who's the ******* pricing these cars so low? Bringing down the value of our cars. Guess I'd doesn't matter too much, as I plan on keeping this car till I die

AMG LOL · 02-20-2012, 02:35 PM

I just spoke with the guy.. he bought the car from an auction last year with 102k miles and he put 4k on it since then. Here are the minor issues the car has:

1) Key only starts the car, doesn't lock/unlock
2) Minor dent in passenger fender
3) Airbag light is on (he's saying it's most likely from the dent in the fender)
4) Him and his buddy did the brake work and he said the brake light indicator is on in the dash.

Seems like quite some work to start... would have to take this to MB dealer to clear some of those lights I'd assume. Also, he was kinda annoyed by the thought of a PPI.. another thing that weirded me out. I might just pass on it...

Toadster · 02-20-2012, 02:47 PM

dent and airbag light = wreck

could be R title, but if you're serious - don't do it without the PPI and CarFax

RedBullJnky · 02-20-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKnight55

Who's the ******* pricing these cars so low? Bringing down the value of our cars. Guess I'd doesn't matter too much, as I plan on keeping this car till I die

emoving · 02-20-2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKnight55

Who's the ******* pricing these cars so low? Bringing down the value of our cars. Guess I'd doesn't matter too much, as I plan on keeping this car till I die

The turds of the bunch are always gonna be low.

need4spd · 02-20-2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG LOL

I just spoke with the guy.. he bought the car from an auction last year with 102k miles and he put 4k on it since then. Here are the minor issues the car has:

1) Key only starts the car, doesn't lock/unlock
2) Minor dent in passenger fender
3) Airbag light is on (he's saying it's most likely from the dent in the fender)
4) Him and his buddy did the brake work and he said the brake light indicator is on in the dash.

Seems like quite some work to start... would have to take this to MB dealer to clear some of those lights I'd assume. Also, he was kinda annoyed by the thought of a PPI.. another thing that weirded me out. I might just pass on it...

If youre lucky its only batteries for the key, air bag light might be seat sensor which I think is on recall, also brake light is a whole story (you should do a search, common problem with e55)
If you get me the vin# I think I can check it through my auto club(carfax)

rtc55 · 02-20-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99DirtybirdWS6

If you're a DIY guy to take care of the little 'ish I say go for it.

x2
I picked up a high mileage (103K) E55 a couple of months ago and I would do it again in a heart beat. Parts are pricey but if you do your own work you really save a ton money.

Busta Riles · 02-21-2012, 10:26 AM

My gut tells me he's dumping the car because he's scared of it.

Don't buy without a PPI. Nothing is cheap to fix on an E55.

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Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	Also its a good idea to inspect the airmatic suspension for issues, as this system isn't a cheap fix when you have problems. Keep in mind, that no matter what the car sells for that AMG parts aren't exactly cheap. __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop Last edited by Yuille36; 02-20-2012 at 01:30 PM.

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BenJ Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 255 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	Parts can be expensive if you buy through the dealer, but like the others have mentioned, if you are a DIY'er you can find great deals here in the classifieds section or through online distributers like parts.com etc.

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need4spd Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 65 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG	Here is my 5cents, I actually own one with 117k on odo, here is couple things that I had to change right away Trans fluid and filter Spark plugs and wires Valve cover guskets Supercharger clutch bearing Things to come- water pump (just noticed yesterday when I was doing the pulley that it has some play in it) Diff. Fluid Supercharger fluid Some of those might not apply if somebody has maintenance records, but those are the things you should expect. I did all the work myself and parts are not that pricey. Definitly for 15k is worth every penney

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phampau Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 91 Drives: E55	Great price if it is in good condition and you are a DIY guy. I purchased one with 104k miles and did all the work myself.

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WHTEVO MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,187 Drives: 07' SL65, 04' E55, 03' Evo8, 08' GSXR, DSM's...	At that price it's probably gone already haha. Regardless, if it was clean, been maintained, i'd be all over it. Aaron

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_AMG_ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,674 Drives: C63	As long as the service has been on time and the cars been taken care of, then I say go for it. __________________

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lm7 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 190 Drives: 2003 E55	do it. Especially for that price point,a sedan of like year and size would be what to choose from... an acura TL? NO BRAINER.

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AKnight55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NH Posts: 5,448 Drives: E55	Who's the ******* pricing these cars so low? Bringing down the value of our cars. Guess I'd doesn't matter too much, as I plan on keeping this car till I die

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AMG LOL Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 35 Drives: 1998 Lexus SC 300	I just spoke with the guy.. he bought the car from an auction last year with 102k miles and he put 4k on it since then. Here are the minor issues the car has: 1) Key only starts the car, doesn't lock/unlock 2) Minor dent in passenger fender 3) Airbag light is on (he's saying it's most likely from the dent in the fender) 4) Him and his buddy did the brake work and he said the brake light indicator is on in the dash. Seems like quite some work to start... would have to take this to MB dealer to clear some of those lights I'd assume. Also, he was kinda annoyed by the thought of a PPI.. another thing that weirded me out. I might just pass on it...

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Toadster MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 2,029 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG	dent and airbag light = wreck could be R title, but if you're serious - don't do it without the PPI and CarFax __________________ EC Tune \| TCU Tune \| FTP H/E \| S/C Pulley \| TTM Scoops \| K&N\| AZN 5K \| Badge Spoiler Pedals 20% tint 446hp 487tq New here? READ ME FIRST \| DIY: Installing TTM Scoops on W211 E55 \| 30-110 video NGK LFR7AIX

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Busta Riles Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 802 Drives: 2003 S55AMG, 2013 GLK350, 1969 280S	My gut tells me he's dumping the car because he's scared of it. Don't buy without a PPI. Nothing is cheap to fix on an E55. __________________ My Family's Current MBs: 2013 GLK350, 2013 GL350, 2012 ML350, 2012 C63AMG, 2005 SL55AMG, 2003 S55AMG, 1997 E320, 1969 280S

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