Bean93x

This guy has a 2001 E55 with 125k on the odometer and wants $8200 for it.. I think that is pretty high but I know market has a lot to play into it. What do you guys think? And if I go look at it, what are the common things I should pay special attention to? Hope to get some helpful guidance on this..

Says..

New continental tires
Everything works
Sub was professionally wired

Maintenance done in the last 6 months:
2 oil changes with the better filter and Mobil 1 0-40
both air filters changes
cabin air filters changed
Brand new belt
front wheel bearings
4 brand new tires/alignment

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Gentleman'sE55

I'd say get a carfax first

Bean93x

I'll see if he is willing to supply the carfax for that price. I just put the information in and it automatically showed 32 records.

Gentleman'sE55

If he won't supply, just hit up Craigslist there are a ton of people that run carfax for $2-5

Schweinhund

As long as its not a salvage, I say go for it. 125K is nothing on these cars. Make sure you get the trans fluid FLUSHED OUT (not just a pan drop) and refilled with Mercedes .14 fluid. New tires are nice as they can be pricey. Make sure that it aligned. (see the shop report). I would ask the seller why they changed the front wheel bearings. These almost never need replacing.

Bean93x

Alright, I can do that. If there were some competition on buying it and the final price were to end up at $9,000, would that be obscene? That's getting into W211 pricing from what I have seen.

Schweinhund

Best car, hands down I have ever owned. Reliable, fast, comfortable, safe, practical, fun to drive, classy, performer, low maintenance/easy to repair. Watch out for 2003 to 2005 W211's. Quality and reliability issues. Higher maintenance.

CharlyE500

You can find $12k to $15K W211 but terrible condition. W210 $8K is OK. I paid my 02 silver $8K few months ago with 135K miles.

Bean93x

I just pulled a carfax on it and apparently it was rear ended in 2007. Just found a guy with a '05 who is in a rough financial spot that is willing to get rid of his clean E55 for $11k flat. And his carfax checks out %100 with 109k miles.

CharlyE500

You better see it in person and do a PPI. $11K is too good to be true.

Bean93x

Forgive my ignorance but what do you mean by PPI? The pictures of it look good the only defect on the body is a slight hairline crack on the front bumper. He did say that the front lower ball joints and front rotors will need some attention in the future. Here is a sheet of what he has done to it.

2005 E55 AMG 103,930
Maintence Paid Date Installed Milage
Falken Ziex ZE912 tires 265-35-18 (2) 120 Jan-14 103,987
Mount & balance 30 Jan-14 103,987
World Motorsports black lug bolts 14x1.5 27mm ball seat 120 Apr-14 105,015
Bosch 0 392 022 010 IC Pump 119 Apr-14 105,015
Bosch voltage regulator 91 Apr-14 105,015
Remote key case shell 9
OEM Mercedes fuel cap 40.5 May-14 105,789
Bosch Icon OE Style Beam Wiper Blade, 26" 36 Sep-14
Oil Drain Plug Gasket; 14x20x1.5mm; Copper (x4) 1
Oil Drain Plug; 14mm Diameter, 24mm Length (x4) 12
Mann-Filter HU 718/5 X Metal-Free Oil Filter (x2) 22
Mann-Filter CUK 3172 Cabin Filter With Activated Charcoal 23 Sep-14 106,958
Oil & filter change 70 Sep-14 106,958
Mercedes dealer drain plug + gaskets Sep-14 106,958
Valve cover gaskets (left + right), Victor Reinz 24 Sep-14 107,145
NGK spark plugs #LFR7AIX (one step colder) (16) 124 Sep-14 107,145
azn optics 5000k wedge bulbs 19 Oct-14
Philips 9006 CrystalVision Ultra high beam 16 Dec-14
Philips H7 stanard replacenebt bulb low beam 26 Dec-14
ACDelco ATX14BS Speciality Powersports auxiliary battery 74 Jan-15
AutoCraft Platinum main battery 189 Jan-15
Falken Ziex 912 245/44/18 97w xl 360 AA A (2) 220 Feb-15 109,104
Tires mount & balance 62 Feb-15 109,104
Exxon Mobile Jet Oil II - 1 qt supercharger oil 26
SBC replaced under warranty 0 Feb-15 109,240
Brake fluid replaced 0 Feb-15 109,240
Mercedes serpentine belt 40 Mar-15 109,370
Mercedes supercharger belt 27 Mar-15 109,370
Key fob batteries 20 Feb-15

Bean93x

Perhaps I should carry this one over to the W211 sub forum?

Gentleman'sE55

Ppi....have it inspected first, prob should take it to the w211 forum.....trader lol

CharlyE500

PPI ==> Pre-purchase inspection.

Bean93x

Come on now... I'll take what I can get at the moment lol


I feel pretty competent on my mechanical abilities to do the inspection myself but I'm curious as to how much a mercedes dealership would charge to do a formal inspection.. Any round about ideas?

benzokirk

I think a PPI is always good wisdom, and not necessarily to take it to the stealership to get it done. Depending on who is in your area, I'd look for a trusted Independent Shop first. Although you may be very proficient in r/r on these cars, purchasing with eyes wide open is still a wise choice, I would think. Personally, I just hate to be blindsided by what WASN'T mentioned before the purchase...