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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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Hello Everyone,

I'm a new member here and would like to say "Hello". I came from 2000 540i and have since sold for a 2003 e500 (july 2015). I have purchased purchased a 2005 e55 amg (April 2016).

My e500 with 136000 miles is currently running great and is my daily driver.

My e55 with 111000 miles is another story....it's a work in progress. I took a chance purchasing it since it was not running. I was "told" that it just lost all power as it was being driven and the guy didn't want to put any money into it. I had it towed home, but for 3k I figured I wouldn't be at a loss.

I look forward to befriending some knowledgeable members here to assist in my transformation from a non-working e55 to a running one.

Joe
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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Welcome Aboard!

Could you post pics of your ride?
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 01:52 PM
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Thank you Mercedesbenzs55.

I've been checking things out throughout my e500 purchase and you guys here seem like a great group.

I just signed up, so my profile is a work in progress. I just attached my e500. Unfortunately my e55 picture is only being unloaded off the flatbed.

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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 03:16 PM
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Thanks dbLdpr,

Seems like you have some sweet rides. Love to see a 67-69 on the roads.
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Thanks dbLdpr,

Seems like you have some sweet rides. Love to see a 67-69 on the roads.
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 04:05 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 01:59 AM
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Welcome to MBWorld. I see you're in socal. If you need someone to help get that E55 back up and running, suggest hitting up Serge over at Benzworks in Huntington Beach. They have a lot of experience, especially with the w211 AMG model and have faith they can help get her back up and running. They have a STAR diagnostics tool as well.

Let us know if we can help you upgrade the lighting on either E classes.
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