'99 E55 vs '00-'01 E55 - MBWorld.org Forums

Dec 11, 2003 | 11:51 PM

Walden

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'99 E55 vs '00-'01 E55

hello all...
besides the obvious body differences,
are performance statstics the same?
does the '99 E55 have problems the '00-01 E55 does not?

i sort of like the raw look of the '99 model better and it also less money to get than the '00-01 models...

any feedback would be great!

thanks!

Dec 12, 2003 | 09:45 AM

E55 KEV

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There is no performance difference. The 2000+ models do have the shiftable Autostick and steering wheel controls.

Dec 12, 2003 | 09:48 AM

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Performance is identical. Like Kev said, there are a few cosmetic and mechanical upgrades to the 00+ models.

Are you buying? My 99 is for sale.

Dec 12, 2003 | 12:40 PM

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E55AMG99
How much are you asking?
What options do you have and how many miles?

Dec 12, 2003 | 05:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by E55 KEV
There is no performance difference. The 2000+ models do have the shiftable Autostick and steering wheel controls.

Damn it, too bad the`99 models don`t have the touch shift!

Dec 12, 2003 | 06:21 PM

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E55AMG99,

yes, i am in the market.
give me a call to discuss if you want.

i am looking at black but won't rule out silver if the price is right.

917-952-5033 is my cell...give me some details/history..etc.

Dec 12, 2003 | 06:33 PM

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any reliability issues with between the '99 and '00/01 models?

i sort of feel the older the benz, the better the reliability.

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Dec 12, 2003 | 11:40 PM

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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...

Unfortuantely here, that's...

not the case. I have had a 99 and 2 2000's. The 2000 up cars have far superior build quality to the 99, and much better features. Dont forget that 2000 also had prepaid service and SOS, not to mention the better looking body panels. These cars are absolutely nowhere in the market right now, so you can get lots of car for the $$. Hope this helps.