E55 AMG newbie!!
06-03-2008, 01:08 AM
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E55 AMG newbie!!
Hi guys,
Nice forum. Just got myself a 1999 E55 AMG and i'm loving it!!! I'm stressing out though cause there are so many little things i've got to take care of...
Just thought i'd say hello, show you a photo of my wheels as I bought it, and i'll look forward to doing searching and askin questions!!
Nice forum. Just got myself a 1999 E55 AMG and i'm loving it!!! I'm stressing out though cause there are so many little things i've got to take care of...
Just thought i'd say hello, show you a photo of my wheels as I bought it, and i'll look forward to doing searching and askin questions!!
06-03-2008, 01:48 AM
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Bienvenidos.
Nice color, and nice rims. Is that an aftermarket front bumper? It appears to be a 2000 - 2002 W210 E55 front bumper. And, the side mirror are update also. You may have a 2000+ there my friend, or the former owner applied some major cosmetic upgrades.
Nice color, and nice rims. Is that an aftermarket front bumper? It appears to be a 2000 - 2002 W210 E55 front bumper. And, the side mirror are update also. You may have a 2000+ there my friend, or the former owner applied some major cosmetic upgrades.
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06-03-2008, 01:57 AM
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ruBenz is right, that's a post face-lift front end on your '99 E55?!! Looks like a euro-bumper too!
And what little things do you need to take care of? Don't stress so you won't make a mess...
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06-03-2008, 02:14 AM
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Thanks guys,
According to Mercedes it's a '99. I don't know enough about them yet to determine what's the difference. Still trying to compile a history together. The guy I bought it off only has loads of receipts of servicing, which is enough to prove it's km's. I'm taking the car to Merc on Wed to order a new key and get the wheels checked, uneven wear on the drivers side front and a slight pull to the left is my first priority.
When I spoke to Merc, they told me the car was originally bought by a sheikh of Dubai!! which might explain upgraded accessories like mirrors (drivers side doesn't fold by the way!!) bumper and wheels.
Anyway, this is why I turn to you experts for advice!
Cheers Geo1400
According to Mercedes it's a '99. I don't know enough about them yet to determine what's the difference. Still trying to compile a history together. The guy I bought it off only has loads of receipts of servicing, which is enough to prove it's km's. I'm taking the car to Merc on Wed to order a new key and get the wheels checked, uneven wear on the drivers side front and a slight pull to the left is my first priority.
When I spoke to Merc, they told me the car was originally bought by a sheikh of Dubai!! which might explain upgraded accessories like mirrors (drivers side doesn't fold by the way!!) bumper and wheels.
Anyway, this is why I turn to you experts for advice!
Cheers Geo1400
06-03-2008, 03:14 PM
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Nice!!
Anyone see anything unusual? Does that paint code look right?
Everything else is in the car as described, which is nice to know!!
Thanks.
Primary MICHELIN
Order 0 8 880 11517
Lights HELLA
Cab 00000
Delivery date 07.10.98
Dealer United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Dubai (880)
Interior leather blueberry (582)
Paint
023 designo varicolor 2 paint (с 01.01.1996)
Options
Z98 paintwork outside sample card (с 20.12.1996)
213 parameter steering (с 01.07.1989)
220 parking aid (с 01.10.1993)
242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)
249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror (с 01.06.1990)
275 front seat positioned lower
memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirror) (с 01.10.1993)
290 windowbag (с 01.03.1997)
293 trunk set, 3-piece
sidebag in rear left and right (с 01.01.1995)
312 D net mobile telephone on centre console, right (Nokia 3110) (с 01.04.1997)
345 rains sensor for windshield wipers (с 01.10.1993)
354 antenna on roof centre rear for mobile D-net telephone
antenna on roof centre rear for standard D-net telephone (с 01.10.1994)
414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (с 01.10.1988)
423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)
472 electronic stability program (esp) (с 01.10.1993)
dynamic handling control system
481 undershields (с 01.10.1962)
500 outside rear view mirror left and right, folding (с 01.10.1993)
524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
540 roller blind, electric, for rear window (с 01.05.1985)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
581 automatic climate control (с 01.01.1977)
592 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)
611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (с 01.11.1978)
612 lamp unit: gas discharge lamp (ael)
xenon headlight (с 01.10.1993)
668
673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
682 fire extinguisher (с 01.04.1970)
687 model plate indicating year of construction (с 01.01.1963)
754 radio MB Audio 10 cc without traffic news decoder and without RDS (с 31.10.1996)
772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (с 02.01.1992)
774 Shell modification for AMG-wheels
809 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)
819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk (с 31.07.1992)
873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)
877 reading lamp in the rear (с 01.11.1963)
910 14V/65A alternator
alternator with increased capacity (с 01.11.1990)
915 fuel tank, 70 liter (с 01.05.1988)
954 equipment package for avantgarde vehicles (с 01.06.1993)
rotating emergeny flasher, front (red light)
987 battery cut-off switch for vehicles to be shipped (с 01.02.1993)
Anyone see anything unusual? Does that paint code look right?
Everything else is in the car as described, which is nice to know!!
Thanks.
Primary MICHELIN
Order 0 8 880 11517
Lights HELLA
Cab 00000
Delivery date 07.10.98
Dealer United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Dubai (880)
Interior leather blueberry (582)
Paint
023 designo varicolor 2 paint (с 01.01.1996)
Options
Z98 paintwork outside sample card (с 20.12.1996)
213 parameter steering (с 01.07.1989)
220 parking aid (с 01.10.1993)
242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)
249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror (с 01.06.1990)
275 front seat positioned lower
memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirror) (с 01.10.1993)
290 windowbag (с 01.03.1997)
293 trunk set, 3-piece
sidebag in rear left and right (с 01.01.1995)
312 D net mobile telephone on centre console, right (Nokia 3110) (с 01.04.1997)
345 rains sensor for windshield wipers (с 01.10.1993)
354 antenna on roof centre rear for mobile D-net telephone
antenna on roof centre rear for standard D-net telephone (с 01.10.1994)
414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (с 01.10.1988)
423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)
472 electronic stability program (esp) (с 01.10.1993)
dynamic handling control system
481 undershields (с 01.10.1962)
500 outside rear view mirror left and right, folding (с 01.10.1993)
524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
540 roller blind, electric, for rear window (с 01.05.1985)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
581 automatic climate control (с 01.01.1977)
592 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)
611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (с 01.11.1978)
612 lamp unit: gas discharge lamp (ael)
xenon headlight (с 01.10.1993)
668
673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
682 fire extinguisher (с 01.04.1970)
687 model plate indicating year of construction (с 01.01.1963)
754 radio MB Audio 10 cc without traffic news decoder and without RDS (с 31.10.1996)
772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (с 02.01.1992)
774 Shell modification for AMG-wheels
809 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)
819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk (с 31.07.1992)
873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)
877 reading lamp in the rear (с 01.11.1963)
910 14V/65A alternator
alternator with increased capacity (с 01.11.1990)
915 fuel tank, 70 liter (с 01.05.1988)
954 equipment package for avantgarde vehicles (с 01.06.1993)
rotating emergeny flasher, front (red light)
987 battery cut-off switch for vehicles to be shipped (с 01.02.1993)
06-03-2008, 05:09 PM
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Designo!! 
I wanna see pics... more pics in & out, good ones too!
And it is a '99 model year... delivery date = production date
So the PO probably updated its looks, not bad!
Parking sensors, rain sensors, xenons, bose... good options for a '99 euro-spec !
I wanna see pics... more pics in & out, good ones too!And it is a '99 model year... delivery date = production date
So the PO probably updated its looks, not bad!
Parking sensors, rain sensors, xenons, bose... good options for a '99 euro-spec !
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06-03-2008, 06:05 PM
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You have the folding side mirror option which (I believe) is not available in the US. I could be wrong though.
I have the Designo edition also and I have the navi option. I don't see that
in yours. Was it an available option back then?
Nice, nevertheless.
I have the Designo edition also and I have the navi option. I don't see that
in yours. Was it an available option back then?
Nice, nevertheless.
06-04-2008, 07:19 AM
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Thanks for all the comments guys, I was really nervous about buying a car like this but you're making me feel much better!!!
I think the Navigation was only available post 2000?? not sure.
A couple of quick fire questions rather than start a new post:
Can you get adaptors for the inbuilt phone holder? it say's it's for a 3110 and I have a newer model Nokia.
What about those wheels? I think they're from an s-class but they're 19's. Has anyone had 19's on their E55, any problems?? The car is shakey at high speeds so getting the wheels balanced and aligned today to see if this helps.
Cheers
I think the Navigation was only available post 2000?? not sure.
A couple of quick fire questions rather than start a new post:
Can you get adaptors for the inbuilt phone holder? it say's it's for a 3110 and I have a newer model Nokia.
What about those wheels? I think they're from an s-class but they're 19's. Has anyone had 19's on their E55, any problems?? The car is shakey at high speeds so getting the wheels balanced and aligned today to see if this helps.
Cheers
06-04-2008, 09:09 AM
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I think the phone is for the analog type... as used by Motorola a decade ago IIRC. Yes, start off by getting them balanced and see if that cures the shaking. Show us more detailed pics in & out... Happy 
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06-05-2008, 04:18 PM
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Thanks for the comments guys. Sent the car in for a check up today with my local mechanic. He'll just make sure there are no leaks etc, need to get him to check the harmonic balancer as well.
I went to Mercedes dealer yesterday (in Dubai BTW) to order a new key (about $500!!!) and also check the price of some "minor" parts. Like a new roof ariel, $180!!! new passenger door bottom seal about $170!!! I can't believe the price of these parts!! Anyway, I'm going to need to find somewhere to get cheaper or salvaged parts over here. Really looking forward to it all though!!
Geo1400
I went to Mercedes dealer yesterday (in Dubai BTW) to order a new key (about $500!!!) and also check the price of some "minor" parts. Like a new roof ariel, $180!!! new passenger door bottom seal about $170!!! I can't believe the price of these parts!! Anyway, I'm going to need to find somewhere to get cheaper or salvaged parts over here. Really looking forward to it all though!!
Geo1400
06-05-2008, 05:37 PM
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I went to Mercedes dealer yesterday (in Dubai BTW) to order a new key (about $500!!!) and also check the price of some "minor" parts. Like a new roof ariel, $180!!! new passenger door bottom seal about $170!!! I can't believe the price of these parts!! Anyway, I'm going to need to find somewhere to get cheaper or salvaged parts over here. Really looking forward to it all though!!
Grab a
if you can't bear it any longer...
06-06-2008, 01:07 AM
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With reference to that Roof ariel/antenna. I've tried to do a few searches and can't answer my question. I basically have a hole in the roof of the car now with a little lug type thing on the end of a wire moving around inside. What do I need to fix that? I found posts about replacing black tips and cases etc but not sure what I need. Whatever it is i'm hoping I can find aftermarket prices!!
Geo1400
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07-02-2008, 01:56 PM
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I bought the car with those wheels on it, I was told they are from an S63. They look amazing but i'm contemplating going back to the original 18's for ride quality. Tyres are expensive and speed bumps painful with these 19's!!
