FS - Northern VA... 2005 E55 AMG w/ 15,600 miles.
I thought all E55's did, and the interior pic shows an lcd screen, but alas, I am a BMW guy that's thinking about jumping ship - so I am still learning.
BTW...It is a BEAUTIFUL car - and I will have one by summer - but I really want nav.
-ysgi
I ended up cleaning the car again this evening and spent lots of time knocking out the interior. In doing so I went ahead and snapped some pictures as my other interior ones weren't that great.




Last edited by Almo; Apr 2, 2009 at 12:13 AM.
I thought all E55's did, and the interior pic shows an lcd screen, but alas, I am a BMW guy that's thinking about jumping ship - so I am still learning.
BTW...It is a BEAUTIFUL car - and I will have one by summer - but I really want nav.
-ysgi
Cheers,
Allen
The E55 has pretty crappy Navi, best to buy one w/o it and add aftermarket nav, IMHO.
This car looks good, buy it
My BMW has fairly lame nav too, but it is 8 years old. I would expect an '05 to have a much improved setup. My sprint phone is way better at nav than my car.
I do like this car - a lot. But I have a goal to reach, and I'm not there yet. I think by June I'll be at my goal, and I may just take a short trip to VA to see this - MAYBE. Im in Pittsburgh, and its not a real far trip.
-ysgi
PS> Bad Luck on the sale OP - just to be selfish - jk.
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Last edited by allenjdmb; Apr 8, 2009 at 02:18 PM.
Thanks!
u know what's scary? as if depreciating from msrp 100k to $35k in 4 yrs isn't bad enough, these used MBs will continue to drop like a rock. this is what i dont understand - there is just no plateau-ing on resale value on these cars.. wait 2 more yrs and they'll be worth below $20k

I still say it's about all the factors lining up. It just harder than it looks to sell expensive used cars. I have lost tens of thousands of my own dollars finding out.
I still say it's about all the factors lining up. It just harder than it looks to sell expensive used cars. I have lost tens of thousands of my own dollars finding out.
Last edited by Almo; Apr 9, 2009 at 05:17 AM.
I think you have misunderstood my point. No seller, new, used, dealer or individual is REQUIRED to offer anyone any financing. I"m simply saying that 1) nearly 80% of the automobiles in America are sold via financing. This is the way most people buy cars. Contrary to popular belief, expensive cars, new or used, rarely are bought with a sackful of cash or a check. 2) Obtaining a loan for a 4 year old supersedan is much, much tougher than it used to be. I didn't say it was impossible. I just said it's harder. Your competitors in selling your car are not just other cars on this board, but lots of other cars that have also taken an ***-whipping on depreciation, and still have a warranty and perhaps financing optiions (note 1.99 % APR from MB Credit on certain models right now, and around 4% on certain used BMW's. And a used Porsche dealer will probably just come to your house and let you sign up if you are breathing).
I'm not trying to insult you or your car. I"m just trying to say that if you REALLY want to get out, these are your obstacles.That's why I said that to get that kind of price --which is probably close to a fair number with those miles, and for someone who likes the mods--the "planets have to line up".
I'll overlook your nasty comments about my life and situation, which you know nothing about, and chalk it up to the fact that you're still a bit stung over an ugly marketplace and circumstances. Hey, I didn't do it. I'm living in it just like you. Blame your government, your banker, your legislator, and don't forget our friends at MBUSA who play a big role in this. IF it weren't for their greed, we wouldn't have the kind of crappy resale that we do on these "limited production" AMG's.
I'm just saying that whatever luck you, me, or anyone else has had in moving expensive used cars is out the window at this point--its just tough!
Have to sign off now as I have to make the time to go to work at one of the three careers I manage, so I can pay the bank the nearly 7 figures they are owed to keep this going.






