Gramma_Benz

Who is this? For sale by a dealer though.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/1131460938.html

2005 C55 AMG RENNTECH PKG2 (santa clara)

Reply to: sale-xfxxb-1131460938@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-04-20, 11:07AM PDT

Mercedes Benz C 55 AMG RENNTECH PKG2 ENGINE PERFORMANCE UPGRADES: RENNTECH PKG2 Supercharger, intercooler, ECU upgrade 460 HP @ 5500 RPM; 465 LB-FT @ 2400-5000 RPM Call # 408 241 9500
Ext. Color: Silver
Int. Color: Black
Miles: 48,875
Engine: V8
Transmission: Automatic

c32AMG-DTM

Beautiful car... wonder what they're asking? If someone knows, please post it!

saer1one

$34k if i remember correctly.. great deal

BLACKROOF C55

34,900 is the asking price.

FrankW

not a bad price for a screamer. IF if doesn't have any issues.

hooleyboy

It wouldn't sell my car for less than 50K. Not that its for sale. But I wouldn't let it go for any less at this moment.

zoink

Yeah, I was tempted to stop by when I went to Santana Row last weekend. But I wonder why they don't have any pics of the engine

c32used

nice find beautiful car

c32AMG-DTM

+1

"no issues" being the absolutely key part.

On one hand, you have a fast AMG that can also handle the twisties - and a comprehensive turn-key package from one of the premier MB/AMG tuners. Definitely not a "parts-hanger" car, which should help the overall value. Since the MSRP + labor on all of the mods is likely north of $25-30k, this doesn't appear to be too bad of a price.

OTOH, you can land a really nice w211 E55 for the same or less money - which would likely be as fast or faster, and *might* hold its value better from this point onward than this C55.

rockjock

Doesnt hit me as a dealer I would buy an MBZ from...let alone one that mod'd-get me a VIN-I want to check this thing out!

c32AMG-DTM

Therein lies the major dilemma of serious performance modding - it doesn't translate well into monetary gain (to put it mildly). First, you have to consider what $50k buys these days in the used car market - not to mention, many potential buyers wouldn't be interested simply because of how modded your C55 is. The harsh reality hooleyboy is that if your car was for sale, you'd be very lucky to get half of that $50k figure - which would be a tough pill to swallow I'm sure, since you've probably dropped $20k into your car, plus countless hours wrenching, dyno'ing, etc.

IMHO, the true ROI on your car and it's modding journey comes from the enjoyment and challenge of tackling a big project like slapping on a factory AMG Kompressor and getting it all to work properly, coupled with the record-breaking drag racing times you've achieved. These are significant, and you should be proud of what you've accomplished; just a quick word of caution to not expect unrealistic monetary benefits to follow suit...

JonMBZ

I think it depends on who is looking. If I had the money I would probably shell out 35k for hooleys car. I don't really know about this one though. I am also scared to invest in a car that has been beaten or pushed to it's limits for an extended period of time.

SilverBulletAMG

I'd look right past that and get an E55. Nice car but too many question marks. Anything north of $40k and I'm looking at a CLS AMG, which does hold it's value (relatively speaking).

///AMG4EVER

This looks like BennyZ's C55.

I think he was running NOS and everything.

alumar

I am fully with you! I was offered 32k at the drag strip for mine from a person that could have easily sneezed 100k like it was nothing. The guy was running a Nitro Methane Z06 racecar ... he was telling me about his S55 and how he just gave it to his brother... he was in the market for something smaller, but wanted some getup and go...

I passed, but thanked him for the offer. At this moment in time, 32k will not get me an equal car when it comes to drag / autocross / etc... 42k will though

Quicktwinturbo

ARe those renntech monolite??? Damn it i want those..

alboogiee

This was the one for sale at MB Sacramento back in Dec 08-Feb 09...I remember looking into it because that is when I bought mine. MB Sac was asking north of 40k, they must have given up and sent it back to auction... here is the dealer listing for it now.

http://www.autobase.com/cgi/info.exe...mp&ini=euroimp

hooleyboy

I got the scoop on this car from the horses mouth, That being Renntech.. Those are Monolites wheels. The car also is running A "Sneaky Pete" in the glove box. It has a Renntech stage 3 and Brembo brakes.

c32AMG-DTM

Yep, they are... wheels and tires alone ~$7k.

Good info! If this was previously at a dealer (looking for $40k+, no less), it would lend credibility that this probably isn't some used and abused, headache-waiting-to-happen modded car. Hope the new owner is someone on the forums! Would be interesting to hear a first-hand driving impression on this one.

c32AMG-DTM

Whoa - no kidding! Hidden nitrous set-up? Nevermind what I just said about abuse...

Gramma_Benz

And for those of you like me who think "Sneeky Pete" is a game you play with your wife when she's sleeping:

NOS Sneaky Pete Kits
The Sneaky Pete was designed as a true "cheater kit." This kit will allow a user to obtain that extra tenth of a second without being obvious. It was designed as a very compact, simple-to-use nitrous only injection system. It will be necessary to jet carburetors a little richer while being "sneeky" because no additional fuel source is utilized. The kit comes complete with a super slim 10 oz. bottle, a nitrous solenoid, nylon nitrous line, wiring, 9 volt battery holder, and an assortment of jets.
http://www.prostreetonline.com/x/nos-sneaky-pete-kits.asp

blacksage

When I saw this thread I did not think it would be the same car, BUT I actually went to that dealership and sat in the car. When I saw the boost gauge and the N20 gauge I walked out, I did not want to waste my time or the salesman's time. The salesman also told me the C55 supercharger was stock. I told him that the C55 engine was n/a as far as I knew...

hooleyboy

The seller tried to swindle brakes out of Renntech saying Renntech should replace the bad brakes. Well Renntech knew the car had Brembo brakes not Renntech. That didn't go over to well with Renntech.

jagass

Nice car...I love the wheels...

c32AMG-DTM

OT - who makes Renntech's BBK's for them?