tdtaylor7

What’s good everybody? My name’s Terrance and I’m excited to finally become a member of the MB culture! I just locked up a great deal on a W212 E550 4Matic that’ll be picked up today to shipment to me in Colorado.

It will be my daily so I won’t be going too crazy with mods but definitely want to make it my own.
K&N filters, taking off the standup hood emblem and swapping with a flat OEM one I’ve got, and probably some pads and fluid for the brakes.
I don’t want to mod the exhaust system too much, possibly add a x pipe and a muffler delete to give a more throaty sound since those stock mufflers contain that biturbo so much.

Any suggestions or tips are appreciated, looking forward to the forums!

190Efan

Welcome. Nice ride and pictures. If it's going to be your daily in winter then having the undercarriage coated with an oil coating that protects against the damage caused by driving on salted roads would be a wise investment.

ghlkal

Welcome. That's absolutely gorgeous!

Actually, your E550 looks like the twin to mine.

I think you will really enjoy it

MBpippo

Hi Terrance and welcome to MBWorld! You’re E-Class looks just great. Thanks for posting the pics. You should be happy when it arrives 😀

tdtaylor7

Thank you! That’s interesting, what all have you done to yours if you don’t mind me asking, looking for some good ideas

hyperion667

Oh hell yeah, welcome brother! I'll always have a soft spot for the E550 Is it a 4 matic too? Keep it clean!

ghlkal

Just two subtle exterior mods
1 - clear front side marker lenses
2 - replaced "blue efficiency" plates with "V8 biturbo" plates

There are many options, but I'm happy with it being stock. Check out the W212 forum as there are lots of great ideas there

hyperion667

I agree with the side markers for sure! That was the first thing a lot of owners did back in 2011 etc.....a bunch of us also got 'star grills' which I still have LOL! I got aftermarket wheels too. I never did any go mods only the show mods as I didn't want to disturb anything under the hood. I wrapped my 550 once too for 110 days, then it got stale and I peeled it all off LOL! Good thing for me I got a slamming deal on the wrap as it was a first for that particular shop

Keep it clean and post up pictures if/when you mod her

tdtaylor7

1) I’m going to have to look into this for sure pictures?
2) you called it! I’ve got the V8 biturbo Badges on my counter to install as soon as it arrives!

chassis

Welcome! Looks great.

ghlkal

Oh, I forgot, I also replaced the center caps on the wheels (didn't care for the blue wreaths on the originals)