Hey guys, i passed up a deal on a 99' only to end up looking at a 01', black on black, loaded. 52K miles. Got them at $25K.
closing on the deal tonight, however, i am wondering, are there major issues with the W210 style i need to worry about or look for? I would like some REAL time experience. I have searched the web and found little info about it. People give car reviews in the general basis, but nothin specific to long time ownership. I can/should be able to buy an ext warranty for $2200, 4/48K mi.

So...any issues or things i should be concerned about an 01'? Mechanical, electrical, interior..etc.. Lay it on me guys!!!

Appreciate the feedback. Will be finalizing tonight and will post details tommorow!
Thanks
Aj

 

Good news: very little has gone wrong on my 2001 E55.
Bad news: The air meter likes to fail, it is a $400 part, but you can change it in 15 minutes. If your idle gets rough and the car bogs off the line and throws a CEL, replace it. That's about all that goes wrong. I have 22,000 miles and have added an HPS supercharger which has generated problems, but the stock setup was trouble free. Good Luck.

 

awesome WoodHeBe, thanks for the info. i posted in your thread on the HPS kit as well..
Aj

 

I have had my 02 for about a year....I have done some minor mods (K&N filter, lowering suspension, rear deck spoiler, roof spoiler, CLS style grill, chrome light rings, and 19's)....absolutely no problems at all. I drive my car pretty hard when I get the chance and it runs like a bat out of hell....I love my E55 more than my S600. The only thing that I have heard on consistant basis is the catalytic converter failing.....but it should be covered by the 8 year 100K mile emissions warranty.....get it and you will not regret it. I love that wolf in a sheep's clothing idea....good luck and let us know once you get it.

 

I had my 02 E55 for 3 yrs now and have had no major problems (knock on wood). The dealer did replace the instrument cluster at 40K b/c some of the LED readouts failed. At the 50K check up they also replaced the engine mounts because the left one was leaking. Other than that the car is a dream. Get it, you won't regret it.

 

No major issues on my 2002. It like my 98 E430 rattles a little in the headliner/sunroof. I had my instrument panel replaced under warranty because the numbers on the clock would fade in and out. My only complaint is too much roll/lean in turns. Suspension needs to be tighter.