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2003 MERCEDES S55 (restored), Over $4000 spent!

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2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG

Jul 28, 2019, 08:11 PM | Replies: 5 | Views: 4239
  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG - 2003 MERCEDES S55 (restored), Over $4000 spent! - Used - VIN wdbng74j73a320717 - 118,000 Miles - 8 cyl - 2WD - Automatic - Sedan - Silver - Fountain Valley, CA 92708, United States
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  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG - 2003 MERCEDES S55 (restored), Over $4000 spent! - Used - VIN wdbng74j73a320717 - 118,000 Miles - 8 cyl - 2WD - Automatic - Sedan - Silver - Fountain Valley, CA 92708, United States
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  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG - 2003 MERCEDES S55 (restored), Over $4000 spent! - Used - VIN wdbng74j73a320717 - 118,000 Miles - 8 cyl - 2WD - Automatic - Sedan - Silver - Fountain Valley, CA 92708, United States
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  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG - 2003 MERCEDES S55 (restored), Over $4000 spent! - Used - VIN wdbng74j73a320717 - 118,000 Miles - 8 cyl - 2WD - Automatic - Sedan - Silver - Fountain Valley, CA 92708, United States
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  • Price
    $12,500
    • OBO • Trade
  • Location Fountain Valley, CA, 92708, USA
  • Condition Used
  • VIN wdbng74j73a320717
  • Mileage 118,000
  • Engine 8 cyl
  • Drive Type 2WD
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Vehicle Type Sedan
  • Exterior Color Silver
Description:

I've owned this car for about 1 !/2 years with the intent of restoring it back to new as much as feasibly possible. So with the help of a friend we got it back to 2+ Condition (Hagerty). This is the 1st yr of the supercharged (why I'm nuts about these models--I own 4!) and was intrigued at the German engineering. It takes some getting used to and really, beginners at AMG's should second-guess their motives and go more for S500's or something less exotic...
This car was also recently exhibited in the HB Concours in Huntington Bch, Ca. June 1-2. I also have all repair receipts.

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2006 S55
2005 S55
2003 S55
2005 S600 V12 TT
Ducati ST-2
1971 Pontiac Le Man's ragtop (bye bye)
1969 MGC ragtop (bye)
1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (bye)
1992 Mercury Cougar (bye)
1980 Honda SS900F (bye)
1979 Honda SS750F (bye)
1978 Honda 750 K (bye)
1980 Goldwing (bye)
1975 Goldwing (bye)
1980 Suzuki 650 (bye)
1966 Suzuki X-6 Hustler (bye)

Last edited by BrentWa; Jul 28, 2019 at 08:44 PM.
Old Sep 29, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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Looking for a nice E55
It takes some getting used to and really, beginners at AMG's should second-guess their motives and go more for S500's or something less exotic...
Ok, why is that? Is it maintenance & repair costs and complexity?

Thanks

Jim T
Fairfax VA
Old Oct 22, 2019 | 03:38 PM
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2003 S500 4Matic (SOLD) + 2004 S55 (SOLD) 2005 CLK 500 Cabriolet 2008 S 450
Tell me more about the car. What was done in the restoration? What condition is the ABC? What options if any does the car have?

I'm interested in the vehicle but need more before I invest in the flight to Ca.

Bobt
Old Oct 22, 2019 | 10:22 PM
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03 S55

BobT, Hi thx 4 replying regarding the S55 and I have all your questions. First since last summer I've dropped the price to $10,500 which is about middle range. Also I made a mistake in my math and rang up an invoice twice (but because the mechanic gave me 2 invoices!) so the amount spent is a bit over $3000 instead of 4,000. Also not listed prior was that this car had a 100K extended warranty from a Riverside MB dealer so this car drives like new.
Here's the rundown and all work done at professional MB shops:
1. New front rotors (pads in spec).
2. New engine mts. and trans mt.
3. New AC compressor
4. Rear valve block rebuilt.
5. New supercharger belt
6. New ABC filter and oil
7. New plug wires/ plugs
8. Oil change
9. Repaired rear SAM unit because of a light on dash
10. New fan

Also I'm a bit of a mechanic myself so almost every electrical connection I could find was cleaned and tested for both voltage and ohms. Any other questions feel free to ask. Thx, Brent
Old Dec 16, 2019 | 12:26 PM
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2003 S500 4Matic (SOLD) + 2004 S55 (SOLD) 2005 CLK 500 Cabriolet 2008 S 450
Does the car have the cell phone puck and necessary cabling, i.e. will Bluetooth work with a cell phone? Soft close doors working? Electric trunk working? Could you provide a shot of the undercarriage? My email is bob@microspecialtiescanadainc.com. I am interested in the car and trying to get all the required help you can provide in an attempt to avoid flying to Cal. Would you object to a PPI at a local Mercedes dealer? I would be happy pay for the inspection. Is there a DVD for the nav? What year for the DVD? Would you be interested in selling your 2006? A 2006 is what I have been searching for as I had a 2003 a couple of years ago. I'm not thrilled about another silver Merc. I swear 75% of Mercedes are silver, LOL.
Old Oct 24, 2021 | 02:54 AM
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C55 AMG
If you still have this id gladly take it for 13500

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