2003 vs 2006 E55
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2003 vs 2006 E55
What are the differences of 2003 E55 and 2006 E55 ? They are both the same chassis(W211). 2003 was priced 76.000 usd when new. 2006 is 82.000 usd. What makes the difference? I noticed the stereo systems are different. 2003 has 10 speakers Bose system and 2006 has 12 speaks HK. 2006s head units lcd is bigger. I couldnt find any differences other these.
how about the options offered for 2003 and 2006? I guess 2006 has the ipod kit. anything else?
how about the options offered for 2003 and 2006? I guess 2006 has the ipod kit. anything else?
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Originally Posted by Substance
What are the differences of 2003 E55 and 2006 E55 ? They are both the same chassis(W211). 2003 was priced 76.000 usd when new. 2006 is 82.000 usd. What makes the difference? I noticed the stereo systems are different. 2003 has 10 speakers Bose system and 2006 has 12 speaks HK. 2006s head units lcd is bigger. I couldnt find any differences other these.
how about the options offered for 2003 and 2006? I guess 2006 has the ipod kit. anything else?
how about the options offered for 2003 and 2006? I guess 2006 has the ipod kit. anything else?
03's did have Navi/Command yet. You get a used 03 in the $60K (maybe in the high $50K's) range and a new will cost you close to $90K or more. No difference in performance, both are ROCKETS!
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'03 Yukon XL Denali, '06 Eclipse GS
MY05:
- Speedometer goes up to 200 MPH
- Sliding center console
- Studded pedals (?)
- Spare (?)
Other than that, nothing should be significantly different.
Why is the '03 a Bose system? Isn't the standard HK to begin with even with the first year model?
- Speedometer goes up to 200 MPH
- Sliding center console
- Studded pedals (?)
- Spare (?)
Other than that, nothing should be significantly different.
Why is the '03 a Bose system? Isn't the standard HK to begin with even with the first year model?
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
Originally Posted by Jakpro1
I regret not being able to have Nav... crummy as everyone says it is.
From what I can tell 2005 brought the new Comand (larger screen), sliding center console (I prefer the old version), spare (I think), and new gauges. All which carry over to the 2006 model.
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03 E55
Originally Posted by Jakpro1
Mine is an 03.....HK here. ![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
I regret not being able to have Nav....crummy as everyone says it is.
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I regret not being able to have Nav....crummy as everyone says it is.
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2000 W210 E55->2003 R230 SL500->2004 W211 E55->2007 997TT+2007 E63->2010 GLK350->2012 E550 4matic
2004+ E55s equipped with 'always ready' transmission buttons at the steering wheel. On the 03s, you have to press the transmission M/S/C button before the steering wheel buttons work.
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I believe the extra $7k or so on the sticker price between 03 and 06 reflects the fact that MB has stopped offering free service as part of the warranty. As they say, this service was removed from the package in the interest of keeping the price down. What, the price has gone up by $7k, you say? Yeah, well... don't quote them on anything; BMW, Lexus, Audi, etc. (even the comparatively lowly Jaguar and Cadillac) seem to have no problem charging less for their cars and offering the service. Why's that, I wonder?
If I were you and was comparing the cars, I'd consider an 03 or 04 to get the free warranty service (which is really about a $1600 value over the first 4 years of ownership, sez my dealer); on the other hand, despite the "rolltop" center console not being quite as nice to put your elbow on, the new cup holders really upstage the old rube goldbergian contraptions.
If I were you and was comparing the cars, I'd consider an 03 or 04 to get the free warranty service (which is really about a $1600 value over the first 4 years of ownership, sez my dealer); on the other hand, despite the "rolltop" center console not being quite as nice to put your elbow on, the new cup holders really upstage the old rube goldbergian contraptions.
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new steering rack (from CLS) introduced in '05