Added a Benz to the Family

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May 8, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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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
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So many great deals out there!!! Which one feels fasters the w211 550 or w210 e55?
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May 8, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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w211 550, i think, better trans and w210 55 have a bit slow respond to the punch in the pedal
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May 8, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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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.
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May 9, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Quote: 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.
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May 10, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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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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May 15, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Very cool. Congrats. However did you already sell it (as stated in your Sig)?
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May 16, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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RE: 01 E55
Yes I sold it. I got an offer I couldn't refuse, and let it go yesterday.
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