How many active members driving W210 E55's
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From: Metro ATL
2001 E55 AMG (sold)
yea i have that same symptom somhow lol
i only get it if i gently give it throttle between 60-70
I also thought it could be exhuast drone or somthing but it feels like I can feel the hum sort of vibrate on the floorboard but could just be my imagination .. I tried to record the sound on video with radio off windows closed but it wouldnt show up .
i only get it if i gently give it throttle between 60-70
I also thought it could be exhuast drone or somthing but it feels like I can feel the hum sort of vibrate on the floorboard but could just be my imagination .. I tried to record the sound on video with radio off windows closed but it wouldnt show up .
I have noticed that it doesn't really happen much when its hot out. I notice it more in the cooler months. I tried to get it to make the sound a couple days ago and couldn't get the car to do it (its 95+ down here now).
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From: Metro ATL
2001 E55 AMG (sold)
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From: SD
00 e55
Mine is a daily driver in SOcal with 150k miles,,
runs good other than for rough idle which gets better on certain days, I think its related to the humidity maybe not either way,, my avrg mpg is 17mpg kinda bad but I cant drive it slow
runs good other than for rough idle which gets better on certain days, I think its related to the humidity maybe not either way,, my avrg mpg is 17mpg kinda bad but I cant drive it slow
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Silver/black 2000 E55 with 143,000. My brother liked mine so much, he just bought a Tectite Grey on black 2002 w/ 108,000
It's the 5th W210 in the family. Old habits die hard.
It's the 5th W210 in the family. Old habits die hard.
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From: East Bay, CA
2001 E55 AMG, 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2007 Yamaha Warrior XV1700, 1967 Mercury Cougar
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From: The People's Republic of Palo Alto
2003 E55 AMG
No - I actually went to look at that one. Nice interior, drove nicely - but had some body damage, and paint damage. The trunk was dinged up, and the rear bumper had paint peeling. That was enough for me to pass - not to mention, they wanted something like $18,000 for it? Way too much.
The car I found was almost identical - but not listed anywhere online. I found it in a parking lot in downtown Los Altos with a "for sale" sign in the window and a local phone number to call. The owner was an old man who had owned since new, and I bought it for $13,000 cash...
The car I found was almost identical - but not listed anywhere online. I found it in a parking lot in downtown Los Altos with a "for sale" sign in the window and a local phone number to call. The owner was an old man who had owned since new, and I bought it for $13,000 cash...
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From: Richmond, CA
2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
No - I actually went to look at that one. Nice interior, drove nicely - but had some body damage, and paint damage. The trunk was dinged up, and the rear bumper had paint peeling. That was enough for me to pass - not to mention, they wanted something like $18,000 for it? Way too much.
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2001 E55 AMG, 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2007 Yamaha Warrior XV1700, 1967 Mercury Cougar
No - I actually went to look at that one. Nice interior, drove nicely - but had some body damage, and paint damage. The trunk was dinged up, and the rear bumper had paint peeling. That was enough for me to pass - not to mention, they wanted something like $18,000 for it? Way too much.
The car I found was almost identical - but not listed anywhere online. I found it in a parking lot in downtown Los Altos with a "for sale" sign in the window and a local phone number to call. The owner was an old man who had owned since new, and I bought it for $13,000 cash...
The car I found was almost identical - but not listed anywhere online. I found it in a parking lot in downtown Los Altos with a "for sale" sign in the window and a local phone number to call. The owner was an old man who had owned since new, and I bought it for $13,000 cash...
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
I really want to say that I saw that car at $16,700 or the last time it was on CL.
Then there's the guy asking $18,500 for the black w/ black wheels E55 on CL right now.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3189719333.html
Also just saw this one for $5,000. I'm almost tempted to go take a look at it this weekend.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3205839120.html
Then there's the guy asking $18,500 for the black w/ black wheels E55 on CL right now.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3189719333.html
Also just saw this one for $5,000. I'm almost tempted to go take a look at it this weekend.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/3205839120.html
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[QUOTE=Strigoi;5321492]I really want to say that I saw that car at $16,700 or the last time it was on CL.
Then there's the guy asking $18,500 for the black w/ black wheels E55 on CL right now.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3189719333.html
His ad says LOW MILES, it better be under 30K for that kind of moolah, and he better throw in a Flux Capacitor.
Here's one for sale over 200K an honest ad, it seems. I feel the same about my E55, very hard to replace.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3190643308.html
Then there's the guy asking $18,500 for the black w/ black wheels E55 on CL right now.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3189719333.html
His ad says LOW MILES, it better be under 30K for that kind of moolah, and he better throw in a Flux Capacitor.
Here's one for sale over 200K an honest ad, it seems. I feel the same about my E55, very hard to replace.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3190643308.html
Last edited by RustbucketRacer; Aug 15, 2012 at 01:12 PM.
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From: The People's Republic of Palo Alto
2003 E55 AMG
Why would an exhaust leak slow the car down? I could see something like blocked cats or a blockage in the exhaust causing the car to be slower, but - a leak doesn't sound like a likely cause of a power loss to me...
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it messes up the velocity of the exhaust flow. A lot less torque. Same thing happened on my friend's CLS but my leak is worse.
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From: Henderson, NV
2000 E55 AMG
Well, I'm a new member and I bought a silver, 2000 E55 AMG about 4 months ago, so count me. My "new" Hammer is in near mint condition and has less than 100K miles on it. Not bad for a 12 year old vehicle, eh? I've just paid for an ECU tune from Eurocharged and am waiting for their USB to OBDII cable to arrive. No doubt, I'll spring for their TCU tune too! This vehicle is a total sleeper!!!
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From: Wild Wild West
2002 E55 AMG
I'm on my third w210. They rule!
I was debating putting some work in to this one. Can anyone break down the pros/cons of modifying the w210 and what mods are essential versus non-essential? I'm not as concerned with maintaining the value of the car as I am maintaining the car itself. Only has around 41k on it... I don't want to do anything that's going to burn out the car by 100k miles if driven daily. Also if I chose to mod it I wish to spend on what is reliable. Suggestions?
I was debating putting some work in to this one. Can anyone break down the pros/cons of modifying the w210 and what mods are essential versus non-essential? I'm not as concerned with maintaining the value of the car as I am maintaining the car itself. Only has around 41k on it... I don't want to do anything that's going to burn out the car by 100k miles if driven daily. Also if I chose to mod it I wish to spend on what is reliable. Suggestions?
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From: Henderson, NV
2000 E55 AMG
I think this is true and if so, the W210 E55 model could well be ranked along side the existing classic Mercedes automobiles someday. The base price for my E55 AMG was $68K in 2000. That's about $93K in today's money! My silver hammer is in near mint condition with under 100K miles and I paid under 12K for it this year. What's the point in trying to "upgrade" to a new car? That makes NO sense! Oh, and check out the Chris Harris video on the home page! (Spoiler: He drives a vintage "Hammer" across Germany that was picked up at the Affalterbach factory. His power slides around some corners in the rain are sweet!
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From: Henderson, NV
2000 E55 AMG
K&N air filters
Methanol injection system (maybe)
Eurocharged Stage 1 ECU tune
Eurocharged TCU tune
CAT back exhaust system
Well, that's it. These mods will get you the most bang for your buck and will not harm your vehicle unless you abuse the improved performance. I do believe things such as the Sprint Booster can possibly do harm if used constantly. Additionally, their mere presence might serve as a devilish temptation to some! ; ) I hope this helps!
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From: Las Vegas
E55
Original owner 2001 E55, 60,000 miles
Took delivery in Germany, May 2001, spent a week enjoying Germany before shipping back to the U.S.
Spends too much time at home in my garage. Now my daily driver is a 2011 Sprinter van!
Spends too much time at home in my garage. Now my daily driver is a 2011 Sprinter van!
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From: Henderson, NV
2000 E55 AMG
To bad about your garage ridden ride! Did you take delivery of a left hand drive 2001 E55 AMG? If you did, you've got a rare one. I think that only 165 were produced. Regardless, I bet you had a blast on the Autobahn! The Sprinter van is the thing those auction guys on TV cruise around in.
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E55
Yes, I drive it from the left seat. It was ordered through a Mercedes Dealer in So Cal, and at the time, they were the only dealership that was willing to arrange the European delivery. No other way to do it, in my opinion.
I don't know, but 165 is a very small number for a large manufacturer such as Mercedes/AMG.
Here is what I found on Wikipedia - 659 units total. Wondering how I could obtain the breakdown of that number, into left hand and right hand models.
>>The 2001 E55 AMG was a rare version of the W210 E55 in which they only produced 659 units in 2001 It has a 5.5 liter V8 that produces 356 hp and 395 ft-lb of torque.<<
I've heard about the auction TV show. I use my Sprinter to haul my scooter to the track.
I don't know, but 165 is a very small number for a large manufacturer such as Mercedes/AMG.
Here is what I found on Wikipedia - 659 units total. Wondering how I could obtain the breakdown of that number, into left hand and right hand models.
>>The 2001 E55 AMG was a rare version of the W210 E55 in which they only produced 659 units in 2001 It has a 5.5 liter V8 that produces 356 hp and 395 ft-lb of torque.<<
I've heard about the auction TV show. I use my Sprinter to haul my scooter to the track.
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From: Destin, Florida
1999 E55
My wife and I each drive one as our daily driver vehicles. My '99 just went over 50k miles. Her '00 has about 60k. They are awesome cars. very reliable
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2001 E55 - 2008 CLS63 -2016 F-150
