AMGnut88

hey all, yesterday i picked up my first AMG and first mercedes. its an 06' C55 and its got 83K. i know the mileage is a little high but i couldnt resist after all the research and driving it. the pics arent great but they're there. if any fellow owners have any tips or things to look out for it be greatly appreciated thanks ahead of time. btw i live in the hudson valley in NY.

chris.bachman

Drive it like you stole it.

Ducatic230

Congrats!

Chedeng88

Congrats and enjoy! Did you get the full history of the car? At that mileage, I hope the valve cover gaskets and rear main seal have already been replaced.

How much did you get it for if you don't mind?

AMGnut88

yea i got it for 17K, and im working on getting the full history. car fax only really mentions the tranny gasket getting redone. nothing else really pops out at me. trying to get in touch with previous owner though if anything he did himself. are the gaskets expensive cause i was planning on doing the plugs this weekend. are they subject go bad early or just preventative on that. the car fax says at certain mileages recommend maintence performed and it was done at a benz dealership,however i dont wanna make assumptions that all is kosher you know. am i able to contact the specific dealerships and ask em to look up their records? dont mean to bombard the questions just wanna keep her running like a top.

AMGnut88

transmission pan gasket* was replaced around 50K miles so who know what else they did while they were in there

whw7

Congrats...silver is a a great color

Chedeng88

The gaskets themselves are cheap. It's the labor on some of them that's expensive due to the difficulty of accessing/replacing them (such as the rear main seal).

As for the vehicle history, though this should have been done prior to purchase, but if you did a pre-purchase inspection at a dealership, it includes a printout of the entire history of the vehicle from the VMI. It costs ~$100, but they do a thourough inspection of the vehicle. And since they put the car in a lifter, it's easy to see if you have any leaks, suspension and other underbody issues.

AMGnut88

yea the rear main seal is something i dont wanna deal with haha. the valve gaskets im not worried about doing myself. but i appreciate your help on the inspection information. i wouldnt mind paying for the full history for her.

Mr.Benzo

if you pm me the VIN ill take a look at the VMI tomorrow and let you know how it goes, maybe be able to email it to you

AMGnut88

thanks alot man PM coming your way i appreciate the help.

Gynecologist MD

What state/city you buy it? I'm looking into that price range too

AMGnut88

i bought it in atlantic highlands NJ. a little bit off the jersey shore.

AMG Sleeper

+1

Also, humble suggestion - get the reflectors in front bumper painted body color... makes for a really sleek / uniform look.

Also, may want to change the grille and delete the hood star and go with a flat badge. It's up to you, but most people feel it makes the car look aggressive.

Mine is silver too, welcome to the club!

AMGnut88

thanks for the input i havent decided yet what i wanna do in terms of looks but ive considered the grill and star idea

c32used

+2

C280 Sport

Congrats!!! Best of luck with it. I am up in Saratoga Springs, NY. North of Albany. Do you head up that way at alll? You should come join the MBCA Hudson Mohawk section.

AMGnut88

i go up that ways form time to time, not too far form me. i havent joined the mbca yet but its on my to do list haha

EVOII_Racer

Very nice man congrats

A great machine you will really enjoy it

BHeart

Drive her, and enjoy. Welcome to the C55 family!!