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E55 - which year to focus on?

Old May 27, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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E55 - which year to focus on?

Looking to purchase an E55 (my first). Any suggestions on which model year I should be focused on?
Or should I look at the 2007-2008 E63?
Any additional insight would be appreciated.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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If you want the SC version, then the E55. The E63 is a n/a motor.

Later models of either are always a better choice.

You'll get a lot more responses if you go to the right forum (AMG W211 E55/63 forums)

Better yet, do a search. This question has been asked a million times.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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For E55 better with 05 and 06. Try to stay away from 03.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 220S
If you want the SC version, then the E55. The E63 is a n/a motor.

Later models of either are always a better choice.

You'll get a lot more responses if you go to the right forum (AMG W211 E55/63 forums)

Better yet, do a search. This question has been asked a million times.
Appreciate the direction
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Originally Posted by CharlyE500
For E55 better with 05 and 06. Try to stay away from 03.
Thanks
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Old May 28, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlyE500
For E55 better with 05 and 06. Try to stay away from 03.
+1. Good luck on the search.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 220S
The E63 is a n/a motor.
What, may I ask , is a n/a motor?

Edit: never mind, naturally aspirated....no supercharger

Last edited by starbrite; Jun 9, 2010 at 03:46 PM.
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What, may I ask , is a n/a motor?

Edit: never mind, naturally aspirated....no supercharger
Took me a minute or two
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