2001 S55 AMG Questions
11-03-2009, 07:31 PM
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2001 S55 AMG Questions
Hey guys, I am picking up a 2001 S55 AMG. I know the 03 has more power, but I found a really nice 01 S55 that is thousands less then the cheapest 03 - so it fits into my budget. I'm coming from a C280 sport, so I am sure I will feel the difference in power. (349HP, 391 lbs of TQ, weighs about 4200lbs)
Just curious - I know this is a heavy car and it's not as fast as the 03, but what typical cars will I be faster then on the road? Most non-AMG mercedes for sure, It's almost as fast as the newer 550 engines, but not quiet. (Less HP and 7spd difference)
Also, any issues that I should be aware of with this car? It has a clean carfax, service records, car looks good.
Also it will need a tint - any idea on what % looks good on a black S55? I want to be able to see the side view mirrors OK too, so maybe not too dark.
Just curious - I know this is a heavy car and it's not as fast as the 03, but what typical cars will I be faster then on the road? Most non-AMG mercedes for sure, It's almost as fast as the newer 550 engines, but not quiet. (Less HP and 7spd difference)
Also, any issues that I should be aware of with this car? It has a clean carfax, service records, car looks good.
Also it will need a tint - any idea on what % looks good on a black S55? I want to be able to see the side view mirrors OK too, so maybe not too dark.
11-04-2009, 11:17 PM
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in the mid teen's after taxes and everything. The cheapest 2003 is at least 9k-10k more. The only other cars in this range with this power merc wise would be a C32 or a CLK55 AMG older body style, both of which are smaller and not as nice IMO as the S55.
11-05-2009, 11:46 PM
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I was searching some older posts, and a lot of people who see a 2001 or 2002 S55 AMG picture think it is a fake because it has the dual exhaust and not the quad exhaust of the 03 model and above - really funny!
Has anyone had this happen to them or seen this? I am sure most people won't know, but there are a few who may think it's a poser S500 or something if they don't know the details!
Ha, I'm keeping the monoblock AMG wheels just so they know it's legit.
Has anyone had this happen to them or seen this? I am sure most people won't know, but there are a few who may think it's a poser S500 or something if they don't know the details!
Ha, I'm keeping the monoblock AMG wheels just so they know it's legit.
