E55 Wanted
10-05-2012, 01:14 PM
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I know you want the W210 and for the price you will be getting it at you might get the best bang for the buck figuring your getting a 350HP sedan for roughly 10 grand give or take a couple thousand .. But I would really lookin into a W211 E55 . Everything in my opinion is just better and newer
10-05-2012, 01:18 PM
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heres a craigslist search i did for chicago area on e55's in general .. thats where I got mine and im in Detroit suburbs .. some decent prices maybe somthing will interest you
http://chicago.craigslist.org/search...minAsk=&maxAsk=
http://chicago.craigslist.org/search...minAsk=&maxAsk=
10-05-2012, 01:47 PM
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Thank you so much for your help MBFLO, It is very nice of you.
I had a 211 and I agree that it has more hi-tech gadgets but it also gave me more service problems.
Also the 210 has more leg room (i am 6'4") I like the one wiper and the car gave me limited service issues. I think the 210 was a better built car than the 211. I want the AMG because it was the top of the line and has options not often found on the 350 or 430 like NAV, rear shade, dynamic seats, ventilated seats and a better driving experience.
As this is a gift to myself I want to hold out for the best.
Thank you for your thoughts and for the link to craigs list. I try to look at craigs list once a week but you have to search each market separately.
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I had a 211 and I agree that it has more hi-tech gadgets but it also gave me more service problems.
Also the 210 has more leg room (i am 6'4") I like the one wiper and the car gave me limited service issues. I think the 210 was a better built car than the 211. I want the AMG because it was the top of the line and has options not often found on the 350 or 430 like NAV, rear shade, dynamic seats, ventilated seats and a better driving experience.
As this is a gift to myself I want to hold out for the best.
Thank you for your thoughts and for the link to craigs list. I try to look at craigs list once a week but you have to search each market separately.
rgrds
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10-05-2012, 01:58 PM
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no problem man , Dont know why but I always be looking around the country to see what they are goin for today because for the $8K cash i paid for mine fully serviced and records from 03-to date with 110K on the dash couple years ago , I feel like I could probably get that in todays market even though I put 40K miles in last couple years if I ever decided to sell.
I feel the dealers prices are inflated on these cars and if they arnt offering a warrenty with it then IMHO pricewise I would look for private 1-2 owner you have much more room to bargain with . But if somone spent $5k plus in maintanence then he might not wiggle much .. Goodluck and as always we only want the BEST for ourselves lol
btw. if your searching craigslist .
look at this site
http://www.searchtempest.com/
it give you a broader view instead of having to look city for city
I feel the dealers prices are inflated on these cars and if they arnt offering a warrenty with it then IMHO pricewise I would look for private 1-2 owner you have much more room to bargain with . But if somone spent $5k plus in maintanence then he might not wiggle much .. Goodluck and as always we only want the BEST for ourselves lol
btw. if your searching craigslist .
look at this site
http://www.searchtempest.com/
it give you a broader view instead of having to look city for city
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10-11-2012, 08:54 AM
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Report on e55 search is $21,000 expensive?
Well I have spent hours looking at craigs list, ebay, auto trader and cars.com. I found a designo (sp) that had 125,000 miles on it that look nice and had a lot of options. I paid a local mechanic to inspect it and he pointed out a lot of problems. It sold for $9000
I found another 2002 car with 60,000 miles. GPS, Ventilated seats, Parktronic, black with black interior. It seems like a nice car and I plan to go and test drive it. It is black and I prefer silver but I may have to compromise.
THe dealer wants $21,000. It seems high to me. May I ask for thoughts from this forum?
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I found another 2002 car with 60,000 miles. GPS, Ventilated seats, Parktronic, black with black interior. It seems like a nice car and I plan to go and test drive it. It is black and I prefer silver but I may have to compromise.
THe dealer wants $21,000. It seems high to me. May I ask for thoughts from this forum?
Thank you and best regards,
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10-11-2012, 09:19 AM
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Hey! You found what you where looking for. Congrats.
Between the two, I´d definitely shell out the money for a low mile vs a high mile car full of problems!
And I dont know the US marked well at all, but it sounds to me that 21k leaves a bit of room for negotiation.
Between the two, I´d definitely shell out the money for a low mile vs a high mile car full of problems!
And I dont know the US marked well at all, but it sounds to me that 21k leaves a bit of room for negotiation.
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^ Yup. Sounds like the one you found is pretty much the grail, considering all the options and mileage. My first inkling would be 16-17 tops though. I just don't think there is a W210 E55 out there that should garner 20K. Can get rough W211s from 17-20, can buy a nice example for 20+.
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Hello Phil,
I would tend to agree with Rex and Martin. A PPI is a must when buying this type car, as you found out with the other. Do educate yourself on the simple items to look for. Ask for the receipts and the dealer service printout, if available. If they give you a line along the "PO Privacy" issue, tell them to just delete the P.O.'s name.
At $21k, there is a lot of wiggle room. You may be able to get down to that $16-17 range or lower, depending on a number of items. Make sure it has a FACTORY E55 front windshield also, as there are no others.
Last, although I try to be pretty knowledgeable on these cars, I don't recall the Park-tronic being offered over here on these E55's. I may be wrong. I never liked the look of the Park-tronic anyway. Looked like a bunch of pock marks on the bumper cover. I prefer the smooth look.
Keep us posted on your search.
Mike K.
I would tend to agree with Rex and Martin. A PPI is a must when buying this type car, as you found out with the other. Do educate yourself on the simple items to look for. Ask for the receipts and the dealer service printout, if available. If they give you a line along the "PO Privacy" issue, tell them to just delete the P.O.'s name.
At $21k, there is a lot of wiggle room. You may be able to get down to that $16-17 range or lower, depending on a number of items. Make sure it has a FACTORY E55 front windshield also, as there are no others.
Last, although I try to be pretty knowledgeable on these cars, I don't recall the Park-tronic being offered over here on these E55's. I may be wrong. I never liked the look of the Park-tronic anyway. Looked like a bunch of pock marks on the bumper cover. I prefer the smooth look.
Keep us posted on your search.
Mike K.
10-12-2012, 02:37 AM
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Hello Phil,
I would tend to agree with Rex and Martin. A PPI is a must when buying this type car, as you found out with the other. Do educate yourself on the simple items to look for. Ask for the receipts and the dealer service printout, if available. If they give you a line along the "PO Privacy" issue, tell them to just delete the P.O.'s name.
At $21k, there is a lot of wiggle room. You may be able to get down to that $16-17 range or lower, depending on a number of items. Make sure it has a FACTORY E55 front windshield also, as there are no others.
Last, although I try to be pretty knowledgeable on these cars, I don't recall the Park-tronic being offered over here on these E55's. I may be wrong. I never liked the look of the Park-tronic anyway. Looked like a bunch of pock marks on the bumper cover. I prefer the smooth look.
Keep us posted on your search.
Mike K.
I would tend to agree with Rex and Martin. A PPI is a must when buying this type car, as you found out with the other. Do educate yourself on the simple items to look for. Ask for the receipts and the dealer service printout, if available. If they give you a line along the "PO Privacy" issue, tell them to just delete the P.O.'s name.
At $21k, there is a lot of wiggle room. You may be able to get down to that $16-17 range or lower, depending on a number of items. Make sure it has a FACTORY E55 front windshield also, as there are no others.
Last, although I try to be pretty knowledgeable on these cars, I don't recall the Park-tronic being offered over here on these E55's. I may be wrong. I never liked the look of the Park-tronic anyway. Looked like a bunch of pock marks on the bumper cover. I prefer the smooth look.
Keep us posted on your search.
Mike K.
And as for that 21k E55, it sounds really nice Phil. Let us know what happens!
10-12-2012, 08:09 AM
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I paid a local Service company to inspect the car. Depending on the report I will go drive it on Saturday.
I did a car-fax and autocheck. I can ask for the service but the DMV inspection data shows the car was driven about 4500 miles a year.
I feel like if I want to join the e55 club I have to be ready to pay for repairs. The enjoyment I will get is worth it. I will get more fun than owning a $20,000 wrist watch like some of the people i do business with even though my $25 Timex tells me what time it is for a lot less money.
How is that for an attempt to convince myself to throw caution to the wind?
I will offer the seller $20k. I imagine he will take it if I pay on the spot. If I buy it I will send photos.
Wish me luck...
I now have to find a way to convert or retrofit the phone in the car to use Bluetooth
thanks for reading
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I did a car-fax and autocheck. I can ask for the service but the DMV inspection data shows the car was driven about 4500 miles a year.
I feel like if I want to join the e55 club I have to be ready to pay for repairs. The enjoyment I will get is worth it. I will get more fun than owning a $20,000 wrist watch like some of the people i do business with even though my $25 Timex tells me what time it is for a lot less money.
How is that for an attempt to convince myself to throw caution to the wind?
I will offer the seller $20k. I imagine he will take it if I pay on the spot. If I buy it I will send photos.
Wish me luck...
I now have to find a way to convert or retrofit the phone in the car to use Bluetooth
thanks for reading
phil
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Hello Noc-G,
Good question and this may be the subject for a separate thread.
The US E55's only came from the factory with 2 types of coloured windshields, green or blue. Your VIN number will give that info. When insurance companies or P.O.'s that need to replace the windshield, often to save money, they will replace with a less expensive unit from the E320 or E430.
Those lesser windshields will not only be clear but may or may not have the rain sensor and/or dark band across the top.
If you need to replace and your insurance company tells you otherwise, they are wrong. Don't let them get away with telling you the coloured one is more expensive and will cost you more. Your deductable is the same. Make sure you get the correct windshield in your car. It only helps keep the value up and makes you more knowledgeable when looking at one to buy.
Good luck!
Mike K.
Good question and this may be the subject for a separate thread.
The US E55's only came from the factory with 2 types of coloured windshields, green or blue. Your VIN number will give that info. When insurance companies or P.O.'s that need to replace the windshield, often to save money, they will replace with a less expensive unit from the E320 or E430.
Those lesser windshields will not only be clear but may or may not have the rain sensor and/or dark band across the top.
If you need to replace and your insurance company tells you otherwise, they are wrong. Don't let them get away with telling you the coloured one is more expensive and will cost you more. Your deductable is the same. Make sure you get the correct windshield in your car. It only helps keep the value up and makes you more knowledgeable when looking at one to buy.
Good luck!
Mike K.
10-13-2012, 01:40 PM
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I found a car.
Today, I bought a car. It is a 2002 e55 with 54,000 miles. it has Nav, ventilated seats, parktronic a built in radar detector and Garmin. It is not in perfect condition but is in very good condition and I am sure that I will enjoy it on the weekend.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
10-13-2012, 07:59 PM
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congratulations. That looks like tectite grey color. 
It's not a very common color you see on a W210 E55. I think there's only one other guy here that owns the same color.
It's not a very common color you see on a W210 E55. I think there's only one other guy here that owns the same color.
Today, I bought a car. It is a 2002 e55 with 54,000 miles. it has Nav, ventilated seats, parktronic a built in radar detector and Garmin. It is not in perfect condition but is in very good condition and I am sure that I will enjoy it on the weekend.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
10-14-2012, 02:14 AM
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Today, I bought a car. It is a 2002 e55 with 54,000 miles. it has Nav, ventilated seats, parktronic a built in radar detector and Garmin. It is not in perfect condition but is in very good condition and I am sure that I will enjoy it on the weekend.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
10-14-2012, 03:49 AM
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
Today, I bought a car. It is a 2002 e55 with 54,000 miles. it has Nav, ventilated seats, parktronic a built in radar detector and Garmin. It is not in perfect condition but is in very good condition and I am sure that I will enjoy it on the weekend.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
You did pick the best color for these cars. There are several E55s around here and I'm the only Tectite Grey one. Another local member did PM me about a black E55 wagon he saw one day around here. Being in the US that is the holy grail of these cars IMO.
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Hi I will send more photos but I left the car at the dealer and I am going to ship it back so I wont be able to post them for a week or so.
May I ask a procedural question... Do I post them here or do I start a new thread?
Also I have to make some repairs and I want to ask the Forum for advice. Do I do that here are start a new thread?
For instance:
The car has some scratches how do I deal whit them? I read online some people use wet sanding and buffing with all sorts of different products.
I want to fix some burned out pixels in the dashboard
I want to find rubber floor mats.
I want to retrofit the analog V60 phone in the car so I can use my iPhone via Bluetooth
I want to add satellite radio and I saw people on line connect SR to the CD input because command 2.0 has no AUX button.
There is a small imperfection in the door and I believe that can be fixed by some sort of vinyl repair person
Also I have a question, I forget but does the 210 turn signal have a feature that allows you to touch the turn signal and it flashes 3 times or is lat only on newer cars??
So as you can see I have a list of things I want to do. Do I start new threads for each?
Thank you for reading my long post!
Best Regards
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May I ask a procedural question... Do I post them here or do I start a new thread?
Also I have to make some repairs and I want to ask the Forum for advice. Do I do that here are start a new thread?
For instance:
The car has some scratches how do I deal whit them? I read online some people use wet sanding and buffing with all sorts of different products.
I want to fix some burned out pixels in the dashboard
I want to find rubber floor mats.
I want to retrofit the analog V60 phone in the car so I can use my iPhone via Bluetooth
I want to add satellite radio and I saw people on line connect SR to the CD input because command 2.0 has no AUX button.
There is a small imperfection in the door and I believe that can be fixed by some sort of vinyl repair person
Also I have a question, I forget but does the 210 turn signal have a feature that allows you to touch the turn signal and it flashes 3 times or is lat only on newer cars??
So as you can see I have a list of things I want to do. Do I start new threads for each?
Thank you for reading my long post!
Best Regards
Phil
10-14-2012, 06:41 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nk...210+W208+W202+
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Merc...64e42c&vxp=mtr
I´ve stated this before, so sorry for repeating myself, but the Command needs to go Phil. Theres nothing to defend keeping it in the car except originality. In terms of features even the cheaper GPS 2-din player does all the things you want out of the box.
My advice. Keep the command for future sale, but do yourself a favour and stick in a modern Navi unit ;-)
The w210 does not have this.
Cheers!
Martin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Merc...64e42c&vxp=mtr
My advice. Keep the command for future sale, but do yourself a favour and stick in a modern Navi unit ;-)
Cheers!
Martin
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Thank you Martin, you are a very nice guy. If you visit NYC I hope to meet you.
I will send the dash to the Pixel guy you found. there is another guy in North Carolina also.
I bought the new floor mats you suggested.. thanks
Thanks for the clarification on the turn signal. That is unfortunate.
As for the GPS.. this car come with a add on Garmin that was professionally installed with a custom made mounting bracket so my GPS needs are met. I think I found a device to link my phone to the on-board phone in the Comand.
I am going to look at the replacement options but connecting satellite radio or pandora to the CD output is simpler and less money.
I watched a review of your unit and of the alpine and I think I like the Alpine better.
Still the simple way may be to keep what i have.
can you post a photo of your dash with the new unit installed?
thanks again Martin you are a nice guy!
I will send the dash to the Pixel guy you found. there is another guy in North Carolina also.
I bought the new floor mats you suggested.. thanks
Thanks for the clarification on the turn signal. That is unfortunate.
As for the GPS.. this car come with a add on Garmin that was professionally installed with a custom made mounting bracket so my GPS needs are met. I think I found a device to link my phone to the on-board phone in the Comand.
I am going to look at the replacement options but connecting satellite radio or pandora to the CD output is simpler and less money.
I watched a review of your unit and of the alpine and I think I like the Alpine better.
Still the simple way may be to keep what i have.
can you post a photo of your dash with the new unit installed?
thanks again Martin you are a nice guy!
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Hi Phil!
Heres my instrument cluster. My instrument cluster is different from yours as I have the pre-facelift or pre-modelupdate. However I will post an image of it since you asked. :-)
Rubber mats are great! Keeps the car nice and tidy.
As for the GPS/Navi unit I see you are already well sorted so no problems there. Hope the phone hook up will be satisfactory.
I´ll be sure to let you know next time we are in the big apple Phil ;-)
Cheers,
Martin
Heres my instrument cluster. My instrument cluster is different from yours as I have the pre-facelift or pre-modelupdate. However I will post an image of it since you asked. :-)
Rubber mats are great! Keeps the car nice and tidy.
As for the GPS/Navi unit I see you are already well sorted so no problems there. Hope the phone hook up will be satisfactory.
I´ll be sure to let you know next time we are in the big apple Phil ;-)
Cheers,
Martin
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Looks great. Tectite is one of the best colors for these cars, and parktronic is quite rare. I have an 02 tectite car with 53K on it, similar options but no parktronic.
Today, I bought a car. It is a 2002 e55 with 54,000 miles. it has Nav, ventilated seats, parktronic a built in radar detector and Garmin. It is not in perfect condition but is in very good condition and I am sure that I will enjoy it on the weekend.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
I will try to post a photo.
Thank you all for helping me.
10-14-2012, 08:54 PM
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Phil... you do have an AUX option. The AUX port is hidden in the glove box... and to access it from COMAND, press the SYS or INF button and it should allow you to select AUX. I forgot since I barely touch my COMAND, I have had my phone connected to it before for music and a police scanner for entertainment... From what I know, our 210 COMAND's are the first of many to have an AUX input.
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I am such a dummy I forgot to check in the glove box to see if there is a AUX jack.
However I am thinking about disconnecting the CD in the trunk and connecting a XM radio to it so that when I hit the CD button on the Comand I hear satellite radio. I use that more than the iPod. then I can use the AUX for iPod when my wife is with me and can operate the iPod.
I found a Bluetooth adapter on ebay that works with he 210 and iPhone so I think I am good to go.
I still wonder if I can install lights that go on and off automatically.
More to follow
thanks
phil
However I am thinking about disconnecting the CD in the trunk and connecting a XM radio to it so that when I hit the CD button on the Comand I hear satellite radio. I use that more than the iPod. then I can use the AUX for iPod when my wife is with me and can operate the iPod.
I found a Bluetooth adapter on ebay that works with he 210 and iPhone so I think I am good to go.
I still wonder if I can install lights that go on and off automatically.
More to follow
thanks
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
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your instrument cluster, I would suggest BBA Reman. They are near you (Boston I believe), and I have had excellent, rapid service from them on more than one occasion. Accurate, cheap, and quick. Dont kid yourself, if any pixels are out, the rest are headed that way, and you might as well get the whole thing refurbed while it's out. Your gas gauge and temp gauge will be the next to crap out. Just my experience. Good find on those mats, they are NLA now.
