Which One Would You Buy? Used C55, C63, E55, or E63?
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Which One Would You Buy? Used C55, C63, E55, or E63?
I am looking to buy a 3rd car just to drive for fun about 4-5 times a month around town. I probably will only put about 2-5k miles a year on it at the most.
I will probably keep it for 3-5 years or possibly longer if it lasts me and proves to not be in the shop more than I drive it.
I dont plan on doing any major mods, but possibly tune it for more HP etc.
I wont do my own repairs, but I will take it to our local mechanic that works on MB.
Originally I wanted the CL55 or CL600 but it just seemed like they would be a money pit and in the shop more than I would get to drive it
I am looking at the C and E class AMG's right now and trying to find out which ones to avoid and which ones are the best on reliability etc.
Looking for a used 30-70k miles
Year 05-08
Either a C55, C63, E55, E63
Budget: Between 15k-30k
Any suggestions on which years and models to avoid and which ones to look for?
Thanks
I will probably keep it for 3-5 years or possibly longer if it lasts me and proves to not be in the shop more than I drive it.
I dont plan on doing any major mods, but possibly tune it for more HP etc.
I wont do my own repairs, but I will take it to our local mechanic that works on MB.
Originally I wanted the CL55 or CL600 but it just seemed like they would be a money pit and in the shop more than I would get to drive it
I am looking at the C and E class AMG's right now and trying to find out which ones to avoid and which ones are the best on reliability etc.
Looking for a used 30-70k miles
Year 05-08
Either a C55, C63, E55, E63
Budget: Between 15k-30k
Any suggestions on which years and models to avoid and which ones to look for?
Thanks
Last edited by rockstarinlife; Jul 6, 2013 at 02:37 PM.
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I'd probably go with the C63. I honestly don't know too much about them but for the time you're looking to keep it, I'd say the newer the better. Plus, the 6.3L with DOHC makes great power with simple mods like headers and tune as compared to the SOHC 5.5L.
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Personally I would rather buy a 70-80k mile C55 or E55 for $15k and spend $1-3k a year in maintenance or repairs... Instead of paying $20-$30k or more and hope something doesnt break and need to put more into it.
Not sure if thats the best logic with this line though
Thats why I wanted to hear from some of you that might have success or horror stories to steer me right
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Thanks and its just so tempting to buy a used high mile C55 or E55 for cash since they are so low in price right now.
Personally I would rather buy a 70-80k mile C55 or E55 for $15k and spend $1-3k a year in maintenance or repairs... Instead of paying $20-$30k or more and hope something doesnt break and need to put more into it.
Not sure if thats the best logic with this line though
Thats why I wanted to hear from some of you that might have success or horror stories to steer me right
Personally I would rather buy a 70-80k mile C55 or E55 for $15k and spend $1-3k a year in maintenance or repairs... Instead of paying $20-$30k or more and hope something doesnt break and need to put more into it.
Not sure if thats the best logic with this line though
Thats why I wanted to hear from some of you that might have success or horror stories to steer me right
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C55 is the way to go, much simpler engine, easy maintenance and a decent 5 speed transmission.
These M113 engines can be thrashed (use Mobil 1 only) and can do high mileages.
Some of the 63s have issues - especially head bolts snapping off and cam gears and lobes doing strange things - far too complicated.
These M113 engines can be thrashed (use Mobil 1 only) and can do high mileages.
Some of the 63s have issues - especially head bolts snapping off and cam gears and lobes doing strange things - far too complicated.
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I'd go with a E55 personally. I havent done much research into what normally goes out on them and what you'd be looking at for normal repairs but I personally find the w203 to be a bit small and you cant beat a SC v8.
I'm sure others will chime in on weather the e55 would meet your repair budget.
I'm sure others will chime in on weather the e55 would meet your repair budget.
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I would stay away from a pre-2011 car with a 63 motor. They had a lot of issues with head bolts being too weak and the camshaft issues. Mercedes has not been good about replacing these items to you most likely will get screwed over if you buy one pre-2011.
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C55 is the way to go, much simpler engine, easy maintenance and a decent 5 speed transmission.
These M113 engines can be thrashed (use Mobil 1 only) and can do high mileages.
Some of the 63s have issues - especially head bolts snapping off and cam gears and lobes doing strange things - far too complicated.
These M113 engines can be thrashed (use Mobil 1 only) and can do high mileages.
Some of the 63s have issues - especially head bolts snapping off and cam gears and lobes doing strange things - far too complicated.
I might take the family (3 kids) in it maybe 1-2 times a month at the most just for the fun of it. But we have a SUV for the family.
I will need to do a little bit more research on them to see the pros and cons vs the C55.
I do have 2 C55's close to me. 1 is about 10 min away and the other is an hour away. 1 has 60k miles and priced at $17,500 and the other is at 80k miles for $16,000.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
I would feel weird buying a rare car from someone who lives nearby. And if you're not an AMG fanboy like the rest of us, the E550 is a sweet package. Bigger, but no so much that its going to feel like a boat, great power, and a slightly less mickey mouse interior from a 203.
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I would feel weird buying a rare car from someone who lives nearby. And if you're not an AMG fanboy like the rest of us, the E550 is a sweet package. Bigger, but no so much that its going to feel like a boat, great power, and a slightly less mickey mouse interior from a 203.
And if thats you in your av, you're awesome.
And if thats you in your av, you're awesome.
I have owned an S class, CLK, SL300, SL500 and a C320... So I prefer the smaller cars since we already got a 7 seater SUV that we will use 99.5% of the time with the kids. I have driven in my friends E500 and do remember it wasnt that much bigger than a C class.
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GIVE ME YOUR CAR NOW!
I am starting to really get confused since I have been looking at a few different models and even the M3 and 335.
Now I gotta go back and look for what years and what to avoid when looking for an E550
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I would feel weird buying a rare car from someone who lives nearby. And if you're not an AMG fanboy like the rest of us, the E550 is a sweet package. Bigger, but no so much that its going to feel like a boat, great power, and a slightly less mickey mouse interior from a 203.
And if thats you in your av, you're awesome.
And if thats you in your av, you're awesome.
Me and my wife still say man the E500 we had rode the best out of all out cars.
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If i were you i would get rid of the 98 CLK320 and the 02 C320 , buy the E63 amg and make it my daily driver.
Even if those AMG cars have big engines, if you drive economically you will get good mileage for the fuel you put in.
Even if those AMG cars have big engines, if you drive economically you will get good mileage for the fuel you put in.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
I have never had luck getting good mileage out of any car I've owned. So I call bollocks on that one.
