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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Help with decision on a 2003 E55

HI GUys,

I am moving back from BMW to MB.

And i have looked at 2003 E55, 2007 E63 and 2007 E350 Sport.

Among all those, for the price i liked the 2003 E55 the best.

Options are, Black with black, pano, xenon and auto trunk, keyless go.

No nav and no PDC.

asking 57,000 with 18,000 miles.

Is this a good deal and any issues i should be concerned? I heard some horror stories about 03's .. but .. any input would be appricited.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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At auction 2003 E55's with 16-20k miles are going for $50k-$52k.

I would think you have some negotiating room, especially since it doesn't have navigation.

Hope this helps.

Thank you,

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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Thanks...

Wow .. i figure it ... damm dealers....

They were asking 59,000 for it .. and i was only able to come down to 57,000 and is CPO.

Car looks clean ... so iguess i will pay a bit more for it ..

But any issues i should be concerned about?
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Simon,

I'm not sure about issues with the model year 2003. CPO process will add about $1.5k to the total car cost so you can factor that into your negotiations.

Take care,

Darren
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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Thanks for your info.

Can't wait to be back to MB family ..
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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Been driving an 03 for about 2 years now and she runs PERFECT!!!

Of course typical MB issues, but nothing major.

Don't forget that warranty bro...don't leave home in an MB without it!!!

Most 03's are gonna be running out soon.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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warranty !!!warranty !!!warranty !!!
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Should i extend MB warrenty or get aftermarket warrenty ?
Is a late 03 production car. i believe is a 07/03
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Originally Posted by simon78
. . . i have looked at 2003 E55, 2007 E63 and 2007 E350 Sport. . .
Why don't you look at a 2007 E550? It's pretty close to the price of the 2003 E55, has 382 hp, no SBC, and you would have a 4 year 50,000 mile warranty. Just my 2 cents.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Do the MB warranty, if possible. I don't trust aftermarket warranties, as many of them tend to be very sketchy. $57k for a low mile CPO car isn't too bad coming from a dealer. You can do better but, at a dealer, not much.
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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Thanks for your input!

I did not try the E550, but i did drive the E350 Sport and ...

I went and got an 03 E55.

I was not able to work on the car price, and i was walking away, and they gave me a 1.9% MB Finance rate .. and i was like WHAT ???

So ... i am now a proud owner of 03 E55 with warranty!!

Can;t wait to get my first mod !
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