Classypower

Im a looking to upgrade from a 350 to a 500/550 in the next 3 to 4 months. I have been all over the internet and found some good deals in the $25 to $30k range for 06-07.

Do all 550s have the keyless go feature with the push button ignition on shift knob? Or at least the push button ignition?(If keyless go is a diff package in itself)

Can i 100% verify with a VIN # or some kind of i.d. from pictures on internet if the car is not just some 350 with a slapped on 500/550 badging?

What are some tell tale signs that I can be able to tell if its legit 500/550?

Thanks for your help guys!

Klinh

The Keyless start are option (not standard) feature on all w209 models. You can totally tell between the 500/550 when open the hood. The 550 engine, the ECU (silver plate) mounted on the top of the engine and the 500 engine, just have the black cover.

Kevwood

Always run a VIN check/CARFAX report before you consider buying anything.

Classypower

Thanks, I will certainly run car fax before. I just wanted to avoid running 4 or 5 diff reports to make sure car is legit if I'm buying from another state.

It looks like ill be spending about $1000 to ship car to my state,depending on where its coming from of course.

Classypower

Also, I found a 2006 cl55 amg cabriolet for 23k. it does have amg badging, as well as wheels and the back seats in the car. Is there a best way to tell on amg if its legit? Similar to as posted above(silver plate) on 550