Ive picked up a 2005 E500 Sport edition, and Ive run the VIN with Benz, they stated it has the AMG Body Kit and AMG Suspension, though Ive noticed it also has AMG chrome dual exhaust tips, and 18" 5 spoke chrome AMG labeled rims. The dealer didnt specify what the difference between sport and base were though, So far Ive deciphered darker wood interior trim, white guages, AMG style body kit... right... ? what else is different?

Ive replaced the rims with 19" Lowenhart LDS with Staggared Toyos, sweet look now, now on to the questions.

1) were the chrome AMG exhaust tips factory or an addon...
2) were the AMG 5 spoke rims factory or an add-on
3) Which is the best aftermarket exhaust upgrade ?? (Id like a bit more throaty sound) This car deserves to be heard subtley...
4) Is this a factory E500 exhaust?
5) Are my AMG 18" Chrome 5 spokes worth anything? Maybe 1K USD ?
(Yes, Im willing to sell them if someone would like them, Im in Florida)
6) Will a chip help performance / gas mileage
7) any suggested upgrades

Thanks all in advance..

 

http://www.ragtop.org/mbbrochures/2005/eclass.pdf