1999-2001 E55 AMG Questions for all owners.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
1999-2001 E55 AMG Questions for all owners.
Hi,
I am new to the forum, and just thinking of getting used E55 AMG.
I would like to know if there are any know problem with that model, and what should I look more carefully.
I am sorry if that had been asked before.
Thanks
Ivan
I am new to the forum, and just thinking of getting used E55 AMG.
I would like to know if there are any know problem with that model, and what should I look more carefully.
I am sorry if that had been asked before.
Thanks
Ivan
Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 231
Likes: 1
From: Sweden, Europe
AMG
Originally Posted by CrazyINP
Hi,
I am new to the forum, and just thinking of getting used E55 AMG.
I would like to know if there are any know problem with that model, and what should I look more carefully.
I am sorry if that had been asked before.
Thanks
Ivan
I am new to the forum, and just thinking of getting used E55 AMG.
I would like to know if there are any know problem with that model, and what should I look more carefully.
I am sorry if that had been asked before.
Thanks
Ivan
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,583
Likes: 210
From: Washington D.C.
2024 GLE63s / 2016 GLE63s (traded) / 2016 E63s / 2002 E55
Crazy, there are major differences in styling, features and options between the 1999 E55 and the 2000+ models. Opt for the 2000+ models if possible. They have:
upgraded exterior facelift
Nav option
steering wheel controls
shiftable tranny
The 1999 models only come in Black, Obsidian Black, Metallic Silver and White. None of the 1999 models have the Multi-Contour Seat which is standard on the 2000+ models. Good Luck!
Spec are here:
http://www.mbusa.com/amg/index.jsp
upgraded exterior facelift
Nav option
steering wheel controls
shiftable tranny
The 1999 models only come in Black, Obsidian Black, Metallic Silver and White. None of the 1999 models have the Multi-Contour Seat which is standard on the 2000+ models. Good Luck!
Spec are here:
http://www.mbusa.com/amg/index.jsp
Last edited by E55 KEV; Dec 7, 2004 at 04:23 PM.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,450
Likes: 1
1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
Originally Posted by Marky
A very common problem is a bad MAF (Mass AirFlow sensor). Almost every E55 has their MAF replaced. Some cars with bad MAF run very bad, but on some cars the car just feels a little bit slower than normal and you almost doesnt think about it.
BTW, mine had a bad cluster (LCD for outside temp, gear and clock was screwed up) and the headrest motor also went bad.... other than that is perfect, except one little rattle at rear right where I could not find where it came from....
not noticeable or big deal if you don't have sensitive ears 
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,123
Likes: 3
From: Chicago, IL
Real Cars
Your car will run like utter garbage with a bad MAF. Trust me, you will know. If a MAF goes bad, it goes REALLY bad 99% of the time.
Had an '02 E55 for about a year and 13k miles. I absolutely loved the car, still miss it sometimes. It was a bit slow for me, but overall very sound, easy to drive, and just a real quality vehicle. IMO, a superior daily driver than the E39 M5 which I also was considering at the time. Had a couple little problems here and there but overall I was very happy with the car.
-m (Former '02 E55 AMG owner with bad MAF)
Had an '02 E55 for about a year and 13k miles. I absolutely loved the car, still miss it sometimes. It was a bit slow for me, but overall very sound, easy to drive, and just a real quality vehicle. IMO, a superior daily driver than the E39 M5 which I also was considering at the time. Had a couple little problems here and there but overall I was very happy with the car.
-m (Former '02 E55 AMG owner with bad MAF)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,619
Likes: 53
From: Georgia
E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Have had 3....
Avoid the 99 if you can. 00 is better, 01/02 is way better. Also, as Kev said above, major improvements aesthetically and functionally. You might find an 01 or 02 with some warranty left. I had a bad MAF sensor in my 2000, was a nightmare until it was properly diagnosed. You couldn't apply any throttle at all without it just totally boggin down. But once it was fixed, was a whole nuther car.
Good fun, very comfortable and great AC too. Not a lot of street cred though, cause lots of folks don't know what it is.
Hope this helps.
Good fun, very comfortable and great AC too. Not a lot of street cred though, cause lots of folks don't know what it is.
Hope this helps.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,450
Likes: 1
1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
Oh one thing forgot to mention..... the BOSE sound system totally SUCKS!!!! 
I just couldn't believe that MB put such a POS sound system in a car this caliber. 
BOSE in my Maxima is 300% better.... better bass, better treble, better sound...
I just couldn't believe that MB put such a POS sound system in a car this caliber. BOSE in my Maxima is 300% better.... better bass, better treble, better sound...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,450
Likes: 1
1989 Toyota Tercel EZ - dyno'd @ 70whp/77wtq
Originally Posted by allenjdmb
Avoid the 99 if you can. 00 is better, 01/02 is way better.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,583
Likes: 210
From: Washington D.C.
2024 GLE63s / 2016 GLE63s (traded) / 2016 E63s / 2002 E55
Originally Posted by zoink
Hmmm..... what's the difference between 00 and 01/02? I could only see the difference is the shift knob.... and also when I bought the car, the dealer claimed no difference between 00 and 01/02.
