Just bought an E550!!!!
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Just bought an E550!!!!
Well, I just signed the papers on an E550 sport with p2. It is in Virginia, the dealer should have it here (NY) in a few days. They are giving some really sick deals on them now. The car is black with cashmere interior. Any issues I should know of? What type of MPG are people w/550's getting? Any good mods to be done? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just a little excited...
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Good luck. Beautiful car. Don't agonize over mileage, just sit back and feel what you have.
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Mileage on E550
Congrats Ed,
The computer shows I am averaging 19.8 over 13k miles mostly city/light highway. However, on interstate runs of 100+ miles, the computer works it way up to 27.9 mpg or so. This is at 70 to 80 constant cruise with a few burst. The car actually seems happier at 80 than at 60.
I am not sure how accurate the computer is, but it seems to match overall mileage and fuel consumption.
-Steve
07 E550 Sport
The computer shows I am averaging 19.8 over 13k miles mostly city/light highway. However, on interstate runs of 100+ miles, the computer works it way up to 27.9 mpg or so. This is at 70 to 80 constant cruise with a few burst. The car actually seems happier at 80 than at 60.
I am not sure how accurate the computer is, but it seems to match overall mileage and fuel consumption.
-Steve
07 E550 Sport
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Congrats. I've had mine for almost a month now. It's a great car. I haven't "punched it" yet, as I only have 700 miles on the odo.
The only issue I have are chattering windshield wipers - which I'm going to have the dealership look at.
But you'll love the solid feel of the E550, and the sound of the V8 grunt.
The only issue I have are chattering windshield wipers - which I'm going to have the dealership look at.
But you'll love the solid feel of the E550, and the sound of the V8 grunt.
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Congrats. I've had mine for almost a month now. It's a great car. I haven't "punched it" yet, as I only have 700 miles on the odo.
The only issue I have are chattering windshield wipers - which I'm going to have the dealership look at.
But you'll love the solid feel of the E550, and the sound of the V8 grunt.
The only issue I have are chattering windshield wipers - which I'm going to have the dealership look at.
But you'll love the solid feel of the E550, and the sound of the V8 grunt.
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Thanks! Steve, thats better mileage than I hoped. I'm not that concerned about mileage, just curious how far a tank will go. I'm looking forward to my first MB, or German car for that matter. I was surprised how fast the car is, I will have to make friends w/someone in the local PD.
This fall I will need to pick up a set of spare rims with snow tires for those NY winters.
Any issues I should watch out for?
Pro V1- No I did not get 15k off, closer to $7k off with very good residuals and an amazing money factor. Plus they gave me $5k more trade in than the other dealerships I was talking to (It helps to personally know the manager). I think it was a pretty good deal overall...
This fall I will need to pick up a set of spare rims with snow tires for those NY winters.
Any issues I should watch out for?
Pro V1- No I did not get 15k off, closer to $7k off with very good residuals and an amazing money factor. Plus they gave me $5k more trade in than the other dealerships I was talking to (It helps to personally know the manager). I think it was a pretty good deal overall...
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You will enjoy the car. Typically, the difference spent on Premium over Regular gas over the (4 Yr?) lifetime of a car for the typical driver is about $1500. Add a little more for slightly less MPG than a comparably sized 6 cyl car. (Which you might push a little harder anyway depending on how you drive.)
If you're going from a big 4X4 SUV to this, you'll feel like youre driving a Prius!
P.S. I live on L.I. & have never switched to snow tires for the winter. People here stay home after a quick trip to the Supermarket when there is any snow on the ground. Not because its impassable or dangerous, but because its "fun" to stay home for no reason. The only people out in the snow (going much too fast while talking on the cell phone to see if there are any Twinkies in the house,) are little blond heads in Goliath SUVs... and you don't want to be on the road when they are anyway.
If you're going from a big 4X4 SUV to this, you'll feel like youre driving a Prius!
P.S. I live on L.I. & have never switched to snow tires for the winter. People here stay home after a quick trip to the Supermarket when there is any snow on the ground. Not because its impassable or dangerous, but because its "fun" to stay home for no reason. The only people out in the snow (going much too fast while talking on the cell phone to see if there are any Twinkies in the house,) are little blond heads in Goliath SUVs... and you don't want to be on the road when they are anyway.
Last edited by Barry45RPM; Jun 4, 2007 at 08:21 AM.
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2007 E550
Congrats on a great car. Gas mileage can be horrible to great. If you stomp on it in the city, it loves to drink it. I have had great (26-28) on the highway. Just have fun in it. The cashmere is beautiful with the black.
Over 8000 miles and not a problem (My C Service came up- the dealer had not reset the time from the factory, so the time countdown had to be reset - dealer error).
Have a great time
edit - I totally agree with Barry45rpm - the higher the octane the better. I run 93 whenever I can get it.
Over 8000 miles and not a problem (My C Service came up- the dealer had not reset the time from the factory, so the time countdown had to be reset - dealer error).
Have a great time
edit - I totally agree with Barry45rpm - the higher the octane the better. I run 93 whenever I can get it.
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Thanks for the replys. Barry, I am from Huntington LI. I work in Albertson and as a result face a 20 mile north shore commute. I'm not one to stay home when the weather gets bad, thats when I get the most business. I will have to see what it looks like, worst case I can take my wifes Denali and leave her to chill at the house w/ the kids and the 550. After 8 years of driving GM trucks I am looking forward to a sporty sedan. Part of me will miss the trucks, they do command a different view of the road, and are quite roomy- they just suck at the twisties. I can't wait to end the endless squeal when I hit a corner (probably too fast for a 6000 lb beast).
If I can average 17 MPG I will be quite happy, as long as the days of 12 are gone (with a careful right foot). I am used to putting in premium (about a $hunge worth), I don't even look at the cost of regular...
Ed
If I can average 17 MPG I will be quite happy, as long as the days of 12 are gone (with a careful right foot). I am used to putting in premium (about a $hunge worth), I don't even look at the cost of regular...
Ed
