Still looking for a car
Super Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 697
Likes: 0
From: Austin, TX
2006 Mercedes C55 AMG
I wouldn't buy a E39, getting too old and too expensive to maintain. My best friend has one with the extended warranty and maintenance plan however, it's a 2003. Those cars are just getting too old and TOO expensive if things go wrong and things will go wrong. Just by putting an M badge on it, jacks the price up of parts even if it's a 5-series normal part.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 830
Likes: 1
From: New Hampshire
2003 C32 AMG, 2003 E39 M5
Ya they say x3 on cost over a regular BMW for repairs. So if my 540 had an issue and it cost $300 the M would cost $900.00
I know they are getting old but for a car that is 6-8 years old and can run the 1/4 in high 12's stock that is pretty decent. The ones with the lower miles you have to worry about the seals drying out I would think
I know they are getting old but for a car that is 6-8 years old and can run the 1/4 in high 12's stock that is pretty decent. The ones with the lower miles you have to worry about the seals drying out I would think
I wouldn't buy a E39, getting too old and too expensive to maintain. My best friend has one with the extended warranty and maintenance plan however, it's a 2003. Those cars are just getting too old and TOO expensive if things go wrong and things will go wrong. Just by putting an M badge on it, jacks the price up of parts even if it's a 5-series normal part.
Last edited by bud4ya; Nov 17, 2008 at 09:06 PM.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 830
Likes: 1
From: New Hampshire
2003 C32 AMG, 2003 E39 M5
I know the E39 M5 has it all it seems like. Speed, handling and stick
BANG FOR THE BUCK!!!= e39 M5!!! My friend has had one since it had 16,000 miles on it, it now has 98,000! It has been resonably reliable, still the original tranny! Right now you can get one for excellent prices. I personally love the w211 E55, just cuz of the power, but a Gs430 that costs much less out handles and outbrakes the E55, not an all around performer. E55 is not a true "drivers car", but most people dont know the true meaning of performance all they know is HP,1/4 mile times. I love the overall feeling of the M5, balance, braking, steering, it is a true drivers car, for people that actually know what to do with such a machine and can appreaciate its capabilities. I personally do not wish to no longer always push or test my vehs capabilities, hence why i like the E55 for some quick simple spirited drives.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,067
Likes: 5
From: MILFORD,CT
E36M3 race car/Ferrari F355 GTS/1973 Mini 1275GT/Fiat Abarth/ML63/SLK55
2006 m5 with an eisenmann exhaust. maser gransport. 996 911gt3 or 996 911 x51. buy something that excites you and will keep you happy for some time. and drive it dammit dont baby it like the c32!! hahaha
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: Little Rock
03 E55
BUY MY CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its perfect for u
Heres the link on ebay (1999 Porsche 911 with black 19s):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...1%7C240%3A1318
Its perfect for u
Heres the link on ebay (1999 Porsche 911 with black 19s):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...1%7C240%3A1318
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 830
Likes: 1
From: New Hampshire
2003 C32 AMG, 2003 E39 M5
I know I let that C32 set all winter or basically whenever it was not sunny. The guy that bought the car is on this board and was floored on how spotless the car was. He asked the same thing if I every drove it.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 830
Likes: 1
From: New Hampshire
2003 C32 AMG, 2003 E39 M5
Believe it or not I can not find a dam E39 M5 that has not had some sort of paint work within 100-150 miles of where I am. It is really pissing me off but at least people are being honest. I mean it has 4 doors, pretty big back side for the kids, 400 HP, 6 speed and a V8. All things I like. I am going to keep the search going There is a nice E55 in town that is a 2005 with like 18K miles for 38K OBO. I did not think that was to bad. I really want a stick again though.
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 618
Likes: 1
03 c32
Believe it or not I can not find a dam E39 M5 that has not had some sort of paint work within 100-150 miles of where I am. It is really pissing me off but at least people are being honest. I mean it has 4 doors, pretty big back side for the kids, 400 HP, 6 speed and a V8. All things I like. I am going to keep the search going There is a nice E55 in town that is a 2005 with like 18K miles for 38K OBO. I did not think that was to bad. I really want a stick again though.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,165
Likes: 4
PLAID
- 1, think about that stick when you're sitting in traffic or when BMW tells you it needs a new clutch, bearing or pressure plate. I hope you like rowing back and forth. Grab a low mileage 05 or 06 211 E55 and you'll never look back (except for the M5 that you just passed at warp speed). All the guys on the E 55 forums love theirs and almost every one is in the 11s with light mods. Ask Aleksandar, he loves his and it is majorly quick. Who cares about the twisties, who's racing on the street like that anyway?? Not here in Chicago for sure. Its all stoplight to stoplight.
