Added a Benz to the Family

May 8, 2009 | 11:40 AM

NCE500

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Added a Benz to the Family

I just added an 01 E55 to my MB portfolio, for my business. Obsidian black/grey, 1 owner A-1 shape with 47K miles on the odo. It has pretty much every option available in 01 including Navi and phone. It is quite the ride for a smidgen over $13K. There are some pretty darn good deals out there these days. Business travel will certainly be more entertaining this Summer.

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May 8, 2009 | 11:44 AM

n0n0tme

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So many great deals out there!!! Which one feels fasters the w211 550 or w210 e55?

May 8, 2009 | 06:57 PM

CLEK500

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w211 550, i think, better trans and w210 55 have a bit slow respond to the punch in the pedal

May 8, 2009 | 07:09 PM

AsianML

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Dang, that's a pretty good deal. The market in Michigan is down, but used car prices are still relatively higher than in other areas. It's puzzling to me. For that price and mileage I could only be lucky to get an E430 or E320.

May 9, 2009 | 01:41 PM

gaazmon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by n0n0tme

So many great deals out there!!! Which one feels fasters the w211 550 or w210 e55?

Probably the 550, just cause of the more torque, but I'm sure it's a close call. Congrats.

May 10, 2009 | 02:08 PM

NCE500

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RE: W210 E55 vs. W211 E550

The 07 E550 is quicker off the line and a bit faster due having the 7 speed and slightly better top end breathing, but from a 20 or 30 mph roll it would be very close. The W210 AMG is "all AMG", not nearly as refined as the 07, but it certainly has character.

I'm having a blast with both, and remain quite impressed with the W210 for what it cost me, it is a very nice set of tax deductible wheels.

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