Looking for first E55
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Looking for first E55
I've never owned an MB and have decided I need to have the experience. I drove a couple of used MBs and really enjoyed a 2001 E55. I'm trying to do my best to educate myself about the different models. There is an amazing amount of information in this forum on all the different models/years. Pretty overwhelming. I appreciated posts about the 2000 and 2001 E55s being classic and fun to drive. I'm guessing this will also fit in my price range of 10-15k.
I would sure appreciate advice on how to get into this world of MBs.
I was close to buying a 2001 E55 with 62k miles from a dealer for 15k but found a few fixes they weren't willing to pay for. The test drive was a blast and I'm convinced that an E55 is for me.
I don't know if it is bad etiquette to ask users if they may consider selling aE55. I figure this is probably one of the most concientious groups that takes great care of their cars.
I would sure appreciate advice on how to get into this world of MBs.
I was close to buying a 2001 E55 with 62k miles from a dealer for 15k but found a few fixes they weren't willing to pay for. The test drive was a blast and I'm convinced that an E55 is for me.
I don't know if it is bad etiquette to ask users if they may consider selling aE55. I figure this is probably one of the most concientious groups that takes great care of their cars.
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I've never owned an MB and have decided I need to have the experience. I drove a couple of used MBs and really enjoyed a 2001 E55. I'm trying to do my best to educate myself about the different models. There is an amazing amount of information in this forum on all the different models/years. Pretty overwhelming. I appreciated posts about the 2000 and 2001 E55s being classic and fun to drive. I'm guessing this will also fit in my price range of 10-15k.
I would sure appreciate advice on how to get into this world of MBs.
I was close to buying a 2001 E55 with 62k miles from a dealer for 15k but found a few fixes they weren't willing to pay for. The test drive was a blast and I'm convinced that an E55 is for me.
I don't know if it is bad etiquette to ask users if they may consider selling aE55. I figure this is probably one of the most concientious groups that takes great care of their cars.
I would sure appreciate advice on how to get into this world of MBs.
I was close to buying a 2001 E55 with 62k miles from a dealer for 15k but found a few fixes they weren't willing to pay for. The test drive was a blast and I'm convinced that an E55 is for me.
I don't know if it is bad etiquette to ask users if they may consider selling aE55. I figure this is probably one of the most concientious groups that takes great care of their cars.
Where are you located?
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I'm in Portland, Oregon. Ideally it would be nice to find something on the West Coast, but after reading some of the posts it sounds like if I find the right E55 I should be willing to ship it.
I should also mention this will be a daily driver for a number of years so the lower the mileage the better (I guess that generally goes without saying)
I should also mention this will be a daily driver for a number of years so the lower the mileage the better (I guess that generally goes without saying)
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There are a few for sale here in the SF Bay Area right now. If you find one you're serious about it's only a 10 hour drive back if you were to fly down here.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/c...inAsk=&maxAsk=
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/c...inAsk=&maxAsk=
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It would be a lot of fun to fly to SF and drive an E55 back! Looking through that group, I see one E55 with 66k miles for 15,888 at a dealer. I was hoping to find something with a private party. I've paid for a few prepurchase inspections and have had to walk away. If anyone knows something about any of the craigslist or autotrader E55s out there, I sure would appreciate your insight.
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That one has been on there for probably close to a month now. San Rafael is kind of a haul from here (and I wouldn't have time to look at it for at least 2-3 weeks), otherwise I wouldn't have a problem checking it out. I think there may be some members that are closer to there though, might be worth it to post a thread seeing if someone could look at it.
