New E55 owner--just picked it up!

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Jul 19, 2006 | 09:41 AM
  #1  
Well, it's official now; I'm an E55 owner. We just bought a 2001 with 83K; silver with two-tone interior.

I bought it to replace an old, beat up 1991 Mazda RX-7 that I was driving. The wife kept mumbling about not being able to put a baby seat in it or something...

She drives a BMW 540i and we've been so impressed with the fit and finish of the German cars that I decided I was going to buy an E-class. I looked at a diesel, a 320 and a 430 before stumbling onto this E55. It has higher miles, but I've read that the cars are bulletproof.

Are there any general items that tend to wear on these cars that I should check out?

Jeff
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Jul 19, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Congrats on your new ride. The 2001 models are W210's, i'm not too familiar with them, but i'm sure someone here can give you a heads up on them.

Welcome aboard!
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Jul 19, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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hey buddy. not a lot of 210's here i think youll come to see. but any e puts you in an elite brotherhood of modding freaks. so open that wallet and get a set of wheels and... and... and... anyways, welcome and as always post some pics.
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Jul 19, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Haha!! Enjoy it. It may have some more miles, but it ain't no 320!!


EVERYTHING wears out especially if you drive and mod it like you should, so get the checkbook ready for some fun. Just replace any worn parts with aftermarkets and the next thing you know, you will have the mod bug.
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Jul 19, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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welcome jwolff, you come to the right place for all things AMG.
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Jul 19, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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The Godfather has a KILLER W210, he knows everything bout um.

Just watch out, he is The Godfather after all.

Welcome!!!



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Jul 19, 2006 | 10:34 PM
  #7  
welcome.... Hope u enjoy the amg... you made the right decision
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Jul 19, 2006 | 10:42 PM
  #8  
welcome aboard and to the Klub. now, proceed to mod, go walk a //M and recount us all the fine detail. enjoy.
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Congrats and welcome to the club
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Jul 19, 2006 | 11:37 PM
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Congrats and welcome. And a big welcome back and I hope things turn out better in the future to M5KILLR. Sorry about all your problems.
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Jul 20, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Quote: Congrats and welcome. And a big welcome back and I hope things turn out better in the future to M5KILLR. Sorry about all your problems.
thanks brotha! i think i have the first $113,000 stock e55. oh well im this deep, probably going the vrus route.
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