W210 e55 Owners...
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W210 e55 Owners...
How reliable are these cars? Are there any common problems with them? Please let me know of your experiences as I am considering buying a '99-'01 E55 with mileages of 66k, 75k & 80k. What problems have you guys experienced so far? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by rd122481
How reliable are these cars? Are there any common problems with them? Please let me know of your experiences as I am considering buying a '99-'01 E55 with mileages of 66k, 75k & 80k. What problems have you guys experienced so far? Thanks!
- CD Changer replaced
- Passenger mirror adjust for Reverse gear has NEVER worked properly (I gave up after several attempts by dealer to fix it)
- Rear sunshade replaced (bad gears)
- COMAND replaced (would not eject CD properly)
- Dash cluster replaced (ambient temp LCD display out)
...there were a few other minor things that I can't think of right now.
Some of the early cars (2000 and earlier - I got this on my CLK430) had problems with fuel level sender where it would register EMPTY (typically) or FULL all the time. Personally, I would stick with 2000+ with the refreshed interior and exterior styling. Good luck!
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E63
Have had my MY2001 since January '01... 36K miles and counting... incredible vehicle, especially for daily driving.
All maintenance covered under warranty...
- SRS (air bags) module replaced
- Rain-Sensing Wiper module replaced
- Fuel Level Sensor replaced
- Harmonic Balancer replaced
- Oxygen Sensor replaced
Each visit to the dealership for maintenance can become annoying, but well worth it once the Beast is back in your hands.
All maintenance covered under warranty...
- SRS (air bags) module replaced
- Rain-Sensing Wiper module replaced
- Fuel Level Sensor replaced
- Harmonic Balancer replaced
- Oxygen Sensor replaced
Each visit to the dealership for maintenance can become annoying, but well worth it once the Beast is back in your hands.
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
'08 SL65
I've had mine since August '03 (Starmark® - I bought it with 24K miles) and had nothing but a very positive experience. I've driven to Seattle and back and lots of trips to CA and Las Vegas. Superb road rocket, and MUCH faster than most people think! The MAF was replaced (at 34K miles, under warranty) and the difference in performance is astounding. I went from a Z06 (too much police "attention") to the AMG so I could go fast but not draw too much notice. A nice, gray 4-door blends in really well. I've now got 44K miles on the E55, and the M-B warranty goes until 1/08 and 100K miles. Great car, great coverage.
I am selling it to get a '04 E55 (Starmark®). I am asking $42K - this includes the tranferrable factory Starmark® warranty.
I am selling it to get a '04 E55 (Starmark®). I am asking $42K - this includes the tranferrable factory Starmark® warranty.
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2002 MB E55 AMG
Reliability pretty good here too at 24K. Minor things like the CD changer glitch (now up to 3 radios and 1 CD replaced), sunroof cover rattle, sunshade not always 'happy' to go down, central locking pump replaced.
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Dash replaced due to cracking near pass airbag. Lower ball joints loose after 77k. Cat replaced under warranty. Crank position sensor bad, car would die at idle occasionally. Other than that, my 99 runs very strong.
I am going to have the headliner dropped next week (after two years of turning up the radio to drown out the headliner rattle) to fix "the rattle".
Great car!
A
Ps get ready to replace $260.00 rotors (each) and 200.00 pads DIY if you need a brake job. ouch!
I am going to have the headliner dropped next week (after two years of turning up the radio to drown out the headliner rattle) to fix "the rattle".
Great car!
A
Ps get ready to replace $260.00 rotors (each) and 200.00 pads DIY if you need a brake job. ouch!
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AMG 55, 335i, Mini Cooper S
it is a fun car but I have had some issues.
New tranny
rotors and pads
sunroof
BAS ESP module
New CATS both sides
two motor mounts
MAF
This seems to be the normal except the tranny blowing up. I drive the car extremely hard every day. I light up the tires and redline the car all day long. Maybe if I lightened up, I wouldn't have so many problems.
Mario
New tranny
rotors and pads
sunroof
BAS ESP module
New CATS both sides
two motor mounts
MAF
This seems to be the normal except the tranny blowing up. I drive the car extremely hard every day. I light up the tires and redline the car all day long. Maybe if I lightened up, I wouldn't have so many problems.
Mario
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Originally Posted by E55Cent
it is a fun car but I have had some issues.
rotors and pads
rotors and pads
Did the dealer buy it?Oh, yes MAF has been an issue on several models, not just E55. Mine was replaced too now that I think about it.
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
MAF is an issue. I think MAF means..
Mercedes Asomething.. Failure
Mercedes Asomething.. Failure
Seriously though, MAF stands for (M)*** (A)ir (F)low which refers to the sensor or meter a vehicle uses to measure the volume of air taken in, as well as compensates for its density. Depending on the level of MAF failure, a vehicle will register a Check Eninge light, may go into limp mode (OBD-spec state where power is retarded to protect the engine from emminent failure) or just completely shutdown.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Vanos
I love it...you've listed rotors and pads as issues...hahahaha Did the dealer buy it?
Oh, yes MAF has been an issue on several models, not just E55. Mine was replaced too now that I think about it.
Did the dealer buy it?Oh, yes MAF has been an issue on several models, not just E55. Mine was replaced too now that I think about it.
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From: vienna
2001 E55 & 1988 BMW M6
very good experience to date - two years this July. several lengthy trips to Phila. over the past couple of weeks, and thoroughly enjoyed the ride (except the beltway traffic of course - 495 always sux)
just come off warranty last month and had the engine mounts changed (did not notice a problem, just didn't want the hassle, and expense, later down the road).
replaced the dash module, as pixels just started to drop - very common
also replaced the gas tank float, as it would only register 3/4 full (at max) - also common
one arm-rest cupholder
...all under warranty. would highly recommend the '01 and up - get a starmark car if you plan on doing over 60,000 miles.... extremely satisfied so far - especially on the "trips" lasting around 5-seconds...
just come off warranty last month and had the engine mounts changed (did not notice a problem, just didn't want the hassle, and expense, later down the road).
replaced the dash module, as pixels just started to drop - very common
also replaced the gas tank float, as it would only register 3/4 full (at max) - also common
one arm-rest cupholder
...all under warranty. would highly recommend the '01 and up - get a starmark car if you plan on doing over 60,000 miles.... extremely satisfied so far - especially on the "trips" lasting around 5-seconds...
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1951 Caterpiller D6
Items repaired/replaced in 50K miles. All covered by warranty/
One bad front tire from factory
Steering rack assy (leaking into boots)
Fuel tank and various fuel/emissions items (tank expanded when fill nozzle failed to shut off)
All 4 cats
Shifter, TCU, valvebody, ECU (trans won't upshift 1-2 sometimes)
Items not covered under warranty
Front pads and rotors
Tires 2x (Pilot Sports 25K each set)
MAF
Overall, I LOVE this car and refuse to part with it. I even turned down several build solts for early W211 E55s. Maybe when the new model comes out in a couple of years.
Good luck to you.
One bad front tire from factory
Steering rack assy (leaking into boots)
Fuel tank and various fuel/emissions items (tank expanded when fill nozzle failed to shut off)
All 4 cats
Shifter, TCU, valvebody, ECU (trans won't upshift 1-2 sometimes)
Items not covered under warranty
Front pads and rotors
Tires 2x (Pilot Sports 25K each set)
MAF
Overall, I LOVE this car and refuse to part with it. I even turned down several build solts for early W211 E55s. Maybe when the new model comes out in a couple of years.
Good luck to you.
