It's time... I need to find my S55 a new home.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: NoVa
2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
It's time... I need to find my S55 a new home.
I've had the car for four fantastic years, but my third child is now two years old (do the math 
) and I need more room. Anyone know a kind soul deserving of what might possibly be the best-maintained S55 around? (East Coast, 20148 zip)
I will be posting an add in the marketplace forum in the next day or two, as soon as I stop crying.
Only 73,000 miles, $15K in Fidelity Platinum-paid repairs in the last year, including ABC pump, 1 headlight and two tail light housings, all door locks and trunk lock, secondary air injector (wtf? LOL) and brand-spanking-new Bridgestones all the way around. More complete list will be provided if I missed anything here. Half the work was done at Tyson's Corner Mercedes, the other half at Sterling Star, where it is probably known as "the S55".
Never raced, tracked, or even tuned. It's totally stock except for the bluetooth "puck with tail" which works great with my Droid X2
I even have a spare cup holder.
Reasonably expecting $20K, but not unreasonably closed-minded, and very determined to show the dealer in Chantilly that $12,500 is insulting and a waste of my time.
Thanks for helping me find a new owner that will appreciate how great these cars are.
Dammit, I'm crying again...
) and I need more room. Anyone know a kind soul deserving of what might possibly be the best-maintained S55 around? (East Coast, 20148 zip)I will be posting an add in the marketplace forum in the next day or two, as soon as I stop crying.
Only 73,000 miles, $15K in Fidelity Platinum-paid repairs in the last year, including ABC pump, 1 headlight and two tail light housings, all door locks and trunk lock, secondary air injector (wtf? LOL) and brand-spanking-new Bridgestones all the way around. More complete list will be provided if I missed anything here. Half the work was done at Tyson's Corner Mercedes, the other half at Sterling Star, where it is probably known as "the S55".
Never raced, tracked, or even tuned. It's totally stock except for the bluetooth "puck with tail" which works great with my Droid X2
I even have a spare cup holder.
Reasonably expecting $20K, but not unreasonably closed-minded, and very determined to show the dealer in Chantilly that $12,500 is insulting and a waste of my time.
Thanks for helping me find a new owner that will appreciate how great these cars are.
Dammit, I'm crying again...
Last edited by i_am_amused; Jul 6, 2013 at 01:19 AM. Reason: adding photos
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: NoVa
2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
My sense of fiscal responsibility, which completely abandoned me when I bought the S55, tells me to get a Traverse, biggest value for the buck.
My wife already has an Escalade, so I don't need to go super huge.
why can't I stop crying??? LOL
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: NoVa
2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
1) The only BMWs I've driven that I liked were 7s. I hate the ride of the rest, not comfortable at all.
2) Terrible usability with X5 versus the Traverse, specifically access to 3rd row, size of 3rd row, and cargo area.
From Edmunds review of 2009 X5: "munchkin-sized third-row seat"
3) we should kick you out of here for suggesting BMW. Shame on you!
I did drive and very much liked a 2007 GL450, but it also lacks in the same areas although not as drastically. I would also have to buy a couple of years older and a couple 10K of miles higher to match a Traverse in price, both of which are undesirable.
I very much appreciate your input and am open to suggestions. Thanks.
2) Terrible usability with X5 versus the Traverse, specifically access to 3rd row, size of 3rd row, and cargo area.
From Edmunds review of 2009 X5: "munchkin-sized third-row seat"
3) we should kick you out of here for suggesting BMW. Shame on you!
I did drive and very much liked a 2007 GL450, but it also lacks in the same areas although not as drastically. I would also have to buy a couple of years older and a couple 10K of miles higher to match a Traverse in price, both of which are undesirable.
I very much appreciate your input and am open to suggestions. Thanks.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
buncha MB's
Manheim auction results for your car.
Sorry for the formatting, I copied and pasted from MMR.
Vehicle Identification
Search: Select Country: US
Year: 2004 Select Region: National
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ Seasonal Adjustment: No
Model: S CLASS
Style: 4D SEDAN S55 AMG
Transactions
Date Auction Sale Type Price Odometer Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
01/17/13 ST PETE Regular $11,500 87,656 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
01/30/13 CALIFORN Regular $12,500 109,436 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
02/28/13 PA Regular $11,000 102,076 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
05/09/13 ST PETE Regular $14,395 88,533 Above Black 8CY A Yes
06/18/13 STATESVL Regular $8,500 147,611 Below 8G No
06/27/13 TAMPA Lease $8,000 124,049 Below BLACK 8G A Yes
© 2013 Manheim. All rights reserved.
Sorry for the formatting, I copied and pasted from MMR.
Vehicle Identification
Search: Select Country: US
Year: 2004 Select Region: National
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ Seasonal Adjustment: No
Model: S CLASS
Style: 4D SEDAN S55 AMG
Transactions
Date Auction Sale Type Price Odometer Cond Color Eng Trans In Sample
01/17/13 ST PETE Regular $11,500 87,656 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
01/30/13 CALIFORN Regular $12,500 109,436 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
02/28/13 PA Regular $11,000 102,076 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
05/09/13 ST PETE Regular $14,395 88,533 Above Black 8CY A Yes
06/18/13 STATESVL Regular $8,500 147,611 Below 8G No
06/27/13 TAMPA Lease $8,000 124,049 Below BLACK 8G A Yes
© 2013 Manheim. All rights reserved.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: NoVa
2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
Trending Topics
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 627
Likes: 33
From: SF
E-Class
Your wife already has an escalade, why do you need another suv? But man, when you need more room in an s-class, you gotta go big lol. I'd go minivan because you already have an escalade.
What model year is yours? 2003 judging by the spare cup holder mentioned. Good luck with selling the S!
What model year is yours? 2003 judging by the spare cup holder mentioned. Good luck with selling the S!
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,071
Likes: 0
From: NoVa
2004 S55 (SOLD, miss it every day), 2009 GL550
Your wife already has an escalade, why do you need another suv? But man, when you need more room in an s-class, you gotta go big lol. I'd go minivan because you already have an escalade.
What model year is yours? 2003 judging by the spare cup holder mentioned. Good luck with selling the S!
What model year is yours? 2003 judging by the spare cup holder mentioned. Good luck with selling the S!
And no thanks on the minivan, we've had three and I've hated them all. They are only good for going straight.
I appreciate the well wishes, I may need the luck.
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
2006 S55 & 2007 GL450
Good luck finding a new home for your S55
They are great cars. I've got a 2006 with 90k miles on it that I love. Have you considered an R-class? The have 3 rows of seats and while they are no S55, they drive pretty good. I like my diesel 2010 model. I don't know how much used ones run, but they should be cheaper than a GL450. (Better handling, also.) Check this one for sale here in NY: https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...s-21k-nyc.html
Last edited by mguerreiro; Jul 22, 2013 at 02:50 PM. Reason: Added a link
You could always opt for a CTS-V wagon too if you are looking for something on the same performance level as the S55.
