Did 2003 E55's come with NAV?
05-30-2006, 07:40 PM
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'03 S55 AMG, '01 CLK55 AMG
Did 2003 E55's come with NAV?
I thought they did, but a pre-owned dealer said they didn't. Can anyone verify whether that was an option or not?
05-30-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Corey140
No. They were pre-wired but they had problems so they canned the idea. Very few '03 were upgrade to Comand. If you want navi, you have to look from '04 and up.
05-30-2006, 09:46 PM
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some 2003's had it as dealer installed. but I would still stay away from the 2003's. been there done that, had many problems with the car.
stay away from the 2003 E55!
stay away from the 2003 E55!
05-30-2006, 09:57 PM
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'03 S55 AMG, '01 CLK55 AMG
Originally Posted by crhait
some 2003's had it as dealer installed. but I would still stay away from the 2003's. been there done that, had many problems with the car.
stay away from the 2003 E55!
stay away from the 2003 E55!
05-30-2006, 10:42 PM
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late model '04s and on are better, since they have less electrical gremlins. i don't know if you want to walk from a deal, but try to get an '05 or newer. the early '04s had some more comand electrical issues than the newer ones.
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05-30-2006, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by crhait
but I would still stay away from the 2003's. been there done that, had many problems with the car.
stay away from the 2003 E55!
stay away from the 2003 E55!
05-31-2006, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrocket
Can you clearify for me please.Im looking at an 03 right now so your inout is beneficial here.
Had so many issues that after almost 2 years MB bought back the car. Like jangy said "electrical gremlins" (as well as others)
Here are but a few.... don't want to bore you to much.
* keyless go did not always work (after 45 days in shop found a bad cable) this one was bad, actualy stranded us once.
* trunk closer (would open after closing as if key was in trunk, but not constant)
* bolster adjustment button did not always work on driver seat
* sunroof did not always work. would have to hold button
* gas nozzle clicks off before full. frustrating thinking you have a full tank buy it's only 1/2.
* pass side seat fan makes noise
* "check key battery" warning when batt was new
* pass side mirror randomly moves to the wrong position
* cup holders broke
* car pulled to the right alignment issues? never figured it out
* rotational noise ???
* slight vibration ???
* SC chirp (06 does not do it)
MB said they would crush the car, so if you see a great deal on a black 03 "be aware" it still might be out there...
if you have to do it (an 03) all I can say is "warranty, warranty, warranty
love my 06' (feels more solid than the 03', tighter steering too)
good luck
these cars are a blast to drive!
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05-31-2006, 05:44 PM
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Wow, I had an '03 for 2 years/16k miles and the only problem I had (other than the brake recall) was the S/C chirp!! Although I wish the NAV was available, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another '03 if the price was right.
