2001 E55 Purchase?
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2001 E55 Purchase?
Been away from Mercedes since my 300SD/240D, Great cars! I'm inches away from buying a 2001 E55 with 108K on it. One owner MB serviced since day one. I've heard this car is pretty bulletproof, not one with may problems. My thinking is the cars engine is overbuilt and if it was used for the daily commute 108K is nothing for mileage. I also have stayed away in the past becuase of electrical issues, does this car have those concerns.
Can anyone out there give me some insight on this car.
Your help would be appreciated!
Thanks-Cos
Can anyone out there give me some insight on this car.
Your help would be appreciated!
Thanks-Cos
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Mercedes-Benz E320 Aventgarde year 2000, Diesel
I have a E320 S210 from year 2000 with 180000 km on the clock, and I am extremly happy with it.
There have only been a very few major issues with this model. The biggest issue, I have to say, have by far been rust.
The one I got, had no rust on it whatsoever, but all 4 doors, both the front and rear clap had been changed under garantee, before i bought it.
Of minor issues (but sometimes costly), I have seen the SRS seat sensor in the passenger side go defective (cost me 450£ at a MB dealer for parts and labour), and sometimes the ABS/ESP/BAS sensor says there is a defect (probably just the sensor, and is fixed by turning off and on the engine).
As soon as I bought mine, the first thing i did was 1) had it checked by a MB mechanic 2) gave it Dinitrol.
Fortunately, the one i bought didnt have any rust whatsoever - but do know, this was a big problem on alot of the W210's, but not all.
Other then that, I think this is the best car there is out there. I mean, I get 200HK's, lots of space (mine is teh wagon), get 14km/l on average and 12km/l when i drive it hard and at 160km/h.
It's stable, rock solid, and dont have many of the issues many other cars have (shaking chassis, unstable braking, shaking steering wheel and so forth).
Hvae a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W210
Its a great description of the car, and look at the Common Issues section if you are concerned about the major problems there have been. This sums it up pretty well.
Good luck.
There have only been a very few major issues with this model. The biggest issue, I have to say, have by far been rust.
The one I got, had no rust on it whatsoever, but all 4 doors, both the front and rear clap had been changed under garantee, before i bought it.
Of minor issues (but sometimes costly), I have seen the SRS seat sensor in the passenger side go defective (cost me 450£ at a MB dealer for parts and labour), and sometimes the ABS/ESP/BAS sensor says there is a defect (probably just the sensor, and is fixed by turning off and on the engine).
As soon as I bought mine, the first thing i did was 1) had it checked by a MB mechanic 2) gave it Dinitrol.
Fortunately, the one i bought didnt have any rust whatsoever - but do know, this was a big problem on alot of the W210's, but not all.
Other then that, I think this is the best car there is out there. I mean, I get 200HK's, lots of space (mine is teh wagon), get 14km/l on average and 12km/l when i drive it hard and at 160km/h.
It's stable, rock solid, and dont have many of the issues many other cars have (shaking chassis, unstable braking, shaking steering wheel and so forth).
Hvae a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W210
Its a great description of the car, and look at the Common Issues section if you are concerned about the major problems there have been. This sums it up pretty well.
Good luck.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
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to ask in the E55 section
https://mbworld.org/forums/e55-e63-e53-e43-amgs-w210-w211-w212-w213-46/
A few members here have them love them,just sold them.
Watch price?
Watch engine
inspect,inspect,inspect.
And that means a pro unless you know benz in and out
inspect
how much?
inspect
ohlord
https://mbworld.org/forums/e55-e63-e53-e43-amgs-w210-w211-w212-w213-46/
A few members here have them love them,just sold them.
Watch price?
Watch engine
inspect,inspect,inspect.
And that means a pro unless you know benz in and out
inspect
how much?
inspect
ohlord
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Been away from Mercedes since my 300SD/240D, Great cars! I'm inches away from buying a 2001 E55 with 108K on it. One owner MB serviced since day one. I've heard this car is pretty bulletproof, not one with may problems. My thinking is the cars engine is overbuilt and if it was used for the daily commute 108K is nothing for mileage. I also have stayed away in the past becuase of electrical issues, does this car have those concerns.
Can anyone out there give me some insight on this car.
Your help would be appreciated!
Thanks-Cos
Can anyone out there give me some insight on this car.
Your help would be appreciated!
Thanks-Cos
As long as the car was properly maintained, and previous owner did not take the car to race track often, 100K should be nothing on these cars.
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2001 e55
Just bought an 01 e55
I paid $12,600 for the car with 102k on it from the Los Angeles area. Had a mechanic do a pre-sale inspection and the only issue he could find is that it will need front and rear brakes in between 5000 and 10,000 miles. Black with black leather. No Nav. Cold weather package, rear window shade. All in all, a very nice car.
I had been watching them for a while and most with over 100k seem to be going for somewhere around $15,000 and $16,000.
I had been watching them for a while and most with over 100k seem to be going for somewhere around $15,000 and $16,000.
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I paid $12,600 for the car with 102k on it from the Los Angeles area. Had a mechanic do a pre-sale inspection and the only issue he could find is that it will need front and rear brakes in between 5000 and 10,000 miles. Black with black leather. No Nav. Cold weather package, rear window shade. All in all, a very nice car.
I had been watching them for a while and most with over 100k seem to be going for somewhere around $15,000 and $16,000.
I had been watching them for a while and most with over 100k seem to be going for somewhere around $15,000 and $16,000.
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