California car! Super rare Tectite Grey with charcoal/ash two tone leather interior. 93K miles. I am the second owner of this E55 having bought it in 2006 when I lived in San Diego. Adult owned. It has been dealer maintained and garaged. I have all service records including the VMI from MB. Mercedes-Benz imported very few Tectite Grey models compared to the traditional black or silver. The performance is fantastic and this car is a "no stories" "no modifications" example. Gets 24mpg on the highway. Very clean throughout and underneath as it spent most of its life in super dry California.

Nice car, I've seen it on Boston CL too. Good luck with the sale.

Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

nice interior gl.

Thanks. I didn't care for it initially but it is different. I get lots of compliments on it. It's unique for sure.

MB should have gone with genuine CF instead of wood it would have really set the interior.

A few more pic's.

where in MA u located, might be interested in taking a look...

I'm just south west of Boston in the hamlet of Milllville MA 01529. 20 minutes off 495 or 2 miles off Rt 146. You're welcome to a test drive but be careful it's very addictive.

Max

I'm attaching some engine pic's. This car is a lot of bang for the buck and very unique. It still surprises me with its acceleration on the highway and on ramps. Pins you to the seat, literally. If you've never driven one you have no idea of the brute force these factory "Sleepers" possess. These automobiles are currently close to being fully depreciated. Buy a well maintained "CALIFORNIA CAR" like this and run it into the ground or continue maintaining it and sell it for 6~8K in another 3 years. A great value either way.

what do these cars put down stock?

Factory states 349 hp and 390ft lbs torque. They run low 13's stock and 0-60 has been low 5's. Very fun to drive.

Price lowered to $11,995. Offers considered. Health issue forcing sale.

Miles on the car?

94K miles.

Max I'm coming up your way in mid November, hopefully the week before thanksgiving. If it's still for sale and as good as described I'm buying the car.

PM reply sent. Get up here soon. I'll pay your air fair.

Max

Nice car, so u drove all the way to Boston from SanDiego or shipped ?
The car looks so clean !

Shipped it enclosed by Intercity Lines. It's a tough sell. Such a high end low production car that sold new for $72K and now is worth squat. It's just such a narrow market. Next to nobody outside automotive enthusiasts know what the car is all about. Most guys interested have cars they are trying to sell first. I've been low balled to death and am considering just passing it on to my family.
Thanks for the interest,
Max

Hi Max, it's unfortunate prices have tanked for W210 AMGs but reality is reality I guess.... which is why offers may have been very low.

(For reference here are some Manheim data for '01 E55s courtesy of Wendy)
10/08/09 DARLNTON Regular $13,200 64,141 Above SILVER 8G A Yes
09/08/09 FAAO Lease $9,500 102,946 Avg BRI SIL 8G A Yes
09/08/09 BIG H Lease $5,400 95,536 Below BLACK 8G A Yes
08/25/09 STATESVL Lease $14,300 48,489 Above WHITE 8G A Yes
08/14/09 RIVRSIDE Lease $6,600 118,185 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
07/22/09 ATLANTA Regular $10,900 65,823 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes

Car is sold! Thanks everyone for the support and information. It found a good home at a good price.

Best,

Max

Good for you Max! I'm glad this story had a happy ending, it looked like a terrific car.