Test Drove 01 E55 Today...a few questions?
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Test Drove 01 E55 Today...a few questions?
I just drove an 01 E55 I am thinking of buying. Car has 109k and its pretty well priced and has all the options I want. Pretty good service history and one owner car.
Few questions I had after driving the car. I will get a PPI before I sign the check...
Engine noise from drives side foot well area. Only when car is in gear...seems odd to me. Just had a few things like ECU and selector assembly replaced and maybe they didn't put something back properly... like sound-deadening?
The comfort seat bolsters were not working. Turned the car off then back on and they started working again. What could this be?
The drivers seat back rest moved forward when I pushed it to lean back. It would lower back if I hit the 1 on the memory button. Bad switch?
The drivers-side sun visor is broken. The door broke off and the visor it self won't stay up. The passenger-side visor also won't stay up. Is this normal W210 stuff? Not a major deal just curious.
Everything else is in great shape, leather is perfect, no paint work or over spray, only normal chips on the front for a car w/ 109k. Other than the above I love the car.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks again, Nick
Few questions I had after driving the car. I will get a PPI before I sign the check...
Engine noise from drives side foot well area. Only when car is in gear...seems odd to me. Just had a few things like ECU and selector assembly replaced and maybe they didn't put something back properly... like sound-deadening?
The comfort seat bolsters were not working. Turned the car off then back on and they started working again. What could this be?
The drivers seat back rest moved forward when I pushed it to lean back. It would lower back if I hit the 1 on the memory button. Bad switch?
The drivers-side sun visor is broken. The door broke off and the visor it self won't stay up. The passenger-side visor also won't stay up. Is this normal W210 stuff? Not a major deal just curious.
Everything else is in great shape, leather is perfect, no paint work or over spray, only normal chips on the front for a car w/ 109k. Other than the above I love the car.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks again, Nick
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2001 E430, Obsidian Black w. Ash/Orion Grey, 195,000 mi.
This car sounds like it has more issues than I would be comfortable with. How cheap is it? Not more than $9 - $10K, I hope.
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I just drove an 01 E55 I am thinking of buying. Car has 109k and its pretty well priced and has all the options I want. Pretty good service history and one owner car.
Few questions I had after driving the car. I will get a PPI before I sign the check...
Engine noise from drives side foot well area. Only when car is in gear...seems odd to me. Just had a few things like ECU and selector assembly replaced and maybe they didn't put something back properly... like sound-deadening?
The comfort seat bolsters were not working. Turned the car off then back on and they started working again. What could this be?
The drivers seat back rest moved forward when I pushed it to lean back. It would lower back if I hit the 1 on the memory button. Bad switch?
The drivers-side sun visor is broken. The door broke off and the visor it self won't stay up. The passenger-side visor also won't stay up. Is this normal W210 stuff? Not a major deal just curious.
Everything else is in great shape, leather is perfect, no paint work or over spray, only normal chips on the front for a car w/ 109k. Other than the above I love the car.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks again, Nick
Few questions I had after driving the car. I will get a PPI before I sign the check...
Engine noise from drives side foot well area. Only when car is in gear...seems odd to me. Just had a few things like ECU and selector assembly replaced and maybe they didn't put something back properly... like sound-deadening?
The comfort seat bolsters were not working. Turned the car off then back on and they started working again. What could this be?
The drivers seat back rest moved forward when I pushed it to lean back. It would lower back if I hit the 1 on the memory button. Bad switch?
The drivers-side sun visor is broken. The door broke off and the visor it self won't stay up. The passenger-side visor also won't stay up. Is this normal W210 stuff? Not a major deal just curious.
Everything else is in great shape, leather is perfect, no paint work or over spray, only normal chips on the front for a car w/ 109k. Other than the above I love the car.
Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks again, Nick
