Dr Bundhi needs your Help !
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Dr Bundhi needs your Help !
I am a newbie. I have the "opportunity" to purchase a 2005 E55, Flint Grey,18,000 miles, navigation, panorama, keyless, lighting, for $65,000. Warranty expiration 05/09.
The car has been "used". I don't believe tracked. For example, the gear bottons on steering wheel are dirty and quite used. The color combo leaves you wondering what about this car. Needs two tires, tint, detail, rear spoiler.
The car just feels like its missing something. The seller removed all lettering, except for "AMG" on trunk. The turbo whines when started.
HELP!!! Should I buy this car ?: I would appreciate any comments or advice you may have. I need to decide by tomorrow as I have been dragging my as- for too long.
just don't know !
The car has been "used". I don't believe tracked. For example, the gear bottons on steering wheel are dirty and quite used. The color combo leaves you wondering what about this car. Needs two tires, tint, detail, rear spoiler.
The car just feels like its missing something. The seller removed all lettering, except for "AMG" on trunk. The turbo whines when started.
HELP!!! Should I buy this car ?: I would appreciate any comments or advice you may have. I need to decide by tomorrow as I have been dragging my as- for too long.
just don't know !
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Stay away!!!!
I think they worked out most of the bugs on the 05's (knock on wood) but that car sounds abused. For a few dollars more you can get a pristine example.
My advice.............................keep looking!!!
I think they worked out most of the bugs on the 05's (knock on wood) but that car sounds abused. For a few dollars more you can get a pristine example.
My advice.............................keep looking!!!
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2005 E55, Renntech Pulley, ECU
Have you had enough experience to know that this isn't what all '05 E55's sound like? Tires are cheap. They don't come with rear spoilers. What color combo? I haven't seen a bad one, curious. That sounds like an otherwise decent deal given mileage and options, at least based on my research a while ago. I paid that for a car with 10K MORE miles. No complaints, the car has been flawless and needed nothing. Perfect shape. Dirty shift buttons? WTF? How does that happen? Hit 'em with some cleaner, take the thing in to a dealer, pull up the records and have at it! You could do worse...
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06 E-55-95-F355S- 99 Porsche 911 C2 w mods
Originally Posted by Need4spdnb
Price seems a little high. I bought an 03 with 10750 miles on it, pretty loaded for 64992 a few weeks ago. You should be able to get it for cheaper.
It is 2 years newer though.
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[QUOTE=Dr Bundhi]
The turbo whines when started.
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i wish it had twin turbo. (supercharger)
take these guys advices...stay away
The turbo whines when started.
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i wish it had twin turbo. (supercharger)
take these guys advices...stay away
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Originally Posted by Dr Bundhi
I am a newbie. I have the "opportunity" to purchase a 2005 E55, Flint Grey,18,000 miles, navigation, panorama, keyless, lighting, for $65,000. Warranty expiration 05/09.
The car has been "used". I don't believe tracked. For example, the gear bottons on steering wheel are dirty and quite used. The color combo leaves you wondering what about this car. Needs two tires, tint, detail, rear spoiler.
The car just feels like its missing something. The seller removed all lettering, except for "AMG" on trunk. The turbo whines when started.
HELP!!! Should I buy this car ?: I would appreciate any comments or advice you may have. I need to decide by tomorrow as I have been dragging my as- for too long.
just don't know !
The car has been "used". I don't believe tracked. For example, the gear bottons on steering wheel are dirty and quite used. The color combo leaves you wondering what about this car. Needs two tires, tint, detail, rear spoiler.
The car just feels like its missing something. The seller removed all lettering, except for "AMG" on trunk. The turbo whines when started.
HELP!!! Should I buy this car ?: I would appreciate any comments or advice you may have. I need to decide by tomorrow as I have been dragging my as- for too long.
just don't know !
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Actually it has to be my car. It has never been tracked, no paint work and no problems. Unless something has changed since I sold it its perfect. Email me if you have any questions. Is the car at Mercedes Benz of Fort Lauderdale?
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Mine is up at Hoehn In San Diego. It is an '05 with 10K miles.
My advice would be to only buy a CPO. It will cost you a few K more now, but it will pay you back in peace of mind down the road. CPO is about the only bonus over a new one. At least you get some peace of mind with the warranty.
Also, is the car being sold through an MB dealer? If so, why is it not a CPO? It could mean that the car is "odd". Be aware of Mercedes Benzes with low miles that are NOT CPOs. It usually means they have issues.
Lastly, I do not think they sell the AMG Challenge cars. First, there are not enough of them as they travel around with them, and second they do not want to deal with the risk of claims of abused cars that did not get broken in proper, etc. According to Rob @ AMG, they become party favors. Soome lady at the challenge said that MB (Germany) gave some away at the X-mas party she attended!! Imagine that, flying to Germany to have Christmas with the Manufacturer of your car!!
My advice would be to only buy a CPO. It will cost you a few K more now, but it will pay you back in peace of mind down the road. CPO is about the only bonus over a new one. At least you get some peace of mind with the warranty.
Also, is the car being sold through an MB dealer? If so, why is it not a CPO? It could mean that the car is "odd". Be aware of Mercedes Benzes with low miles that are NOT CPOs. It usually means they have issues.
Lastly, I do not think they sell the AMG Challenge cars. First, there are not enough of them as they travel around with them, and second they do not want to deal with the risk of claims of abused cars that did not get broken in proper, etc. According to Rob @ AMG, they become party favors. Soome lady at the challenge said that MB (Germany) gave some away at the X-mas party she attended!! Imagine that, flying to Germany to have Christmas with the Manufacturer of your car!!
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06 E-55-95-F355S- 99 Porsche 911 C2 w mods
Originally Posted by jangy
Lastly, I do not think they sell the AMG Challenge cars. First, there are not enough of them as they travel around with them, and second they do not want to deal with the risk of claims of abused cars that did not get broken in proper, etc. According to Rob @ AMG, they become party favors.
He was pissed as when he bought the car the dealer made him sign an agreement stating that the car was driven by MBUSA staff, they failed to mention it was a track car. He was refunded his money and bought a new car elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by jangy
Mine is up at Hoehn In San Diego. It is an '05 with 10K miles.
My advice would be to only buy a CPO. It will cost you a few K more now, but it will pay you back in peace of mind down the road. CPO is about the only bonus over a new one. At least you get some peace of mind with the warranty.
Also, is the car being sold through an MB dealer? If so, why is it not a CPO? It could mean that the car is "odd". Be aware of Mercedes Benzes with low miles that are NOT CPOs. It usually means they have issues.
Lastly, I do not think they sell the AMG Challenge cars. First, there are not enough of them as they travel around with them, and second they do not want to deal with the risk of claims of abused cars that did not get broken in proper, etc. According to Rob @ AMG, they become party favors. Soome lady at the challenge said that MB (Germany) gave some away at the X-mas party she attended!! Imagine that, flying to Germany to have Christmas with the Manufacturer of your car!!
My advice would be to only buy a CPO. It will cost you a few K more now, but it will pay you back in peace of mind down the road. CPO is about the only bonus over a new one. At least you get some peace of mind with the warranty.
Also, is the car being sold through an MB dealer? If so, why is it not a CPO? It could mean that the car is "odd". Be aware of Mercedes Benzes with low miles that are NOT CPOs. It usually means they have issues.
Lastly, I do not think they sell the AMG Challenge cars. First, there are not enough of them as they travel around with them, and second they do not want to deal with the risk of claims of abused cars that did not get broken in proper, etc. According to Rob @ AMG, they become party favors. Soome lady at the challenge said that MB (Germany) gave some away at the X-mas party she attended!! Imagine that, flying to Germany to have Christmas with the Manufacturer of your car!!
