W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Well today we worked a deal and I am proud to say I am the new owner of a 2005 MB E55 AMG. It's Alabaster White on Charcoal. It has keyless go, dyn. seats, nav, trunk close, etc. BUT NO LIGHTING PCKG! That's the only thing I kind of don't like but dealing with. Anyway, I'll have pics up in the next couple days.

PS- It has a clear bra on it but it's slighty yellowish tinted. Any suggestions?
(The car has 4800 miles).

Matthew Haynes
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Congrats Matthew!! I've had mine for a week and love it.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Congrats!!! Don't sweat the lack of Lighting package. Steve (MBenzNL) will hook you up with a set of OEM xenons at a very reasonable price.
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MHaynes772
Well today we worked a deal and I am proud to say I am the new owner of a 2005 MB E55 AMG. It's Alabaster White on Charcoal. It has keyless go, dyn. seats, nav, trunk close, etc. BUT NO LIGHTING PCKG! That's the only thing I kind of don't like but dealing with. Anyway, I'll have pics up in the next couple days.

PS- It has a clear bra on it but it's slighty yellowish tinted. Any suggestions?
(The car has 4800 miles).

Matthew Haynes
Yeah I have a suggestion for the bra - take it off and burn it! I drove my car clear from Dallas to Boston in January and I've put another 5000 miles on it since on the crap roads in MA, and no damage to the front end
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Old Aug 20, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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Congrats! You will love it!
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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Congratulations and let the fun begin.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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Well I took it out to the local car scene tonight and it killed me not to be able to race it. There were a few Z06's and a Supra. But I just have to wait until Monday to get the insurance and my tag. Well like I said I'll try to have pics up as soon as I can. Also, how much are those xeons? And what are some mods I should start off with? Thanks again!

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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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Yeah, I really want to, what would yall suggest I start off doing? Let's not go to extreme right now. :p
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 04:21 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MHaynes772
Well I took it out to the local car scene tonight and it killed me not to be able to race it. There were a few Z06's and a Supra. But I just have to wait until Monday to get the insurance and my tag. Well like I said I'll try to have pics up as soon as I can. Also, how much are those xeons? And what are some mods I should start off with? Thanks again!

Matthew Haynes
First off... Congrats! I am sure you will love it as the rest of us do.

Second... Here in CA, one is automatically insured for 30 days after a vehicle purchase, provided that you have an existing auto policy in your name. Not to say it's the same for Mississippi, but food for thought anyhow.

Third... Start with the xenons. Get a good feel for your car and then do the mods. This way you can get a better idea (from the seat of your pants) what exactly you paid for.
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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Welcome to the club...another white beauty!~!
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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Well, it's raining here (no that's not snow on top of the car, haha) but I managed to snag a few pictures. I'll clean her up tomorrow and get some more.

OH YEAH, HELP ME WITH SOME PERSONALIZED TAG NAMES, I GOTTA ORDER IT TOMORROW!

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Old Aug 21, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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you better let that cat know its sleeping under a beast.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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Welcome and Congratulations! Now go out and launch that Beast to plant a grin on your face sure to last for days!
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Not so sure about that feline option. Car looks incredible. Congrats.

My new tag: OBSE55D

I got the idea here somewhere.
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