I think I'm bored with my E55.
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'03 G500, '13 G63, '17 GLS63,
I'm with Insigno 55. I have contemplated trading in or selling the E55 and getting something else, but nothing comes close to the comfort/practicality/speed combo the E55 offers. I currently have a toddler and another little one on the way and I just can't think of any other cars that interest me to replace it. The only car that i can say has come close to persuading me is a pre-owned (2005) Bentley Continental GT, but then I lose the ability to carry 3 adults in the back (vs cramped quarters for 2 in the B) and the trunk. I'd be fine with the little ones, but the smaller trunk would be pushing it.
My only concern with keeping the car is that I have 1 year left of warranty. Not sure if I would want to keep the E55 out of warranty.
My only concern with keeping the car is that I have 1 year left of warranty. Not sure if I would want to keep the E55 out of warranty.
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My only concern with keeping the car is that I have 1 year left of warranty. Not sure if I would want to keep the E55 out of warranty.
After the warranty runs out on any MB, their service department will screw you on any "repair" because they just replace parts and not actually try to fix anything. Those MB replacement parts and labor costs are ridiculous...At least with the independent MB trained mechanic that I've found in the area, the parts may be the same cost but at least the labor is significantly less.
Plus he actually tries to fix a problem vs. just jumps to replace mode...
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That does help. Have several cars (and bikes
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The feeling of jumping between each car is truely different.
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that's what i'm planning to do; get an older boulevard cruiser and trade off between them; if i find the romantic idea of it was overrated, i'll sell the cruiser and keep the e55; if not, the e55 is off to auction, and the teabagging cost of ownership with it. i'd rather use the extra money to invest elsewhere. at this point in my life, i've discovered that, well, "i'm over it", in so many words. wish i'd figured that out several cars ago...
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I was going to get an Ariel Atom for an extra car, but now it's winter and that wore off since it's 40 degrees out. Also they just raised prices on them by about 12%. They run like $60,000 now for just the regular 300hp model with no frills. If you want the whole track package it's almost $90,000. $60,000 for a go-cart? Um.... I can get an new 07 slk55 for that price. Though the Atom would run rings around it and anything else out there even the feared Z06. $60,000 of pure impractical fun.
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this is so true! im gonna mod the **** outta my 55 then in a year or so get raped when i trade it and my hummer in on a lambo and a beater toyota pick up truck. beater for every day use and lambo when i want fun. that should keep things intresting untill i can aford a enzo. hehe never on the enzo.
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E55 (for sale if the right offer comes along)...too many others to list
I agree with the guys about getting mods or just trading it in. I get bored every couple of years and get a new one myself. I can honestly say that my 211 will be a keeper for many years. I plan on adding to the stable in a few months, but it will be pretty hard for me to find a non modified car that can make me smile the same way. Well, the Enzo at the show we went to today was the *****!
Keep looking until you find a dealer that will work with you. THEY ARE OUT THERE!
Keep looking until you find a dealer that will work with you. THEY ARE OUT THERE!
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Thats what I was going to suggest ... I did not realise they were that much $$$!! You could also look at getting a Radical ... more of a track car than a go-kart - but licenced to use on roads.
http://www.radicalextremesportscars.com/
Or a Noble M15... the new noble is allot more comfortable and more powerfull ...
http://noblecars.com/
And if money were no object .. an SLR or Carrera GT
BTW: the Atom 300 got around a test track here in UK faster than a CGT.
http://www.radicalextremesportscars.com/
Or a Noble M15... the new noble is allot more comfortable and more powerfull ...
http://noblecars.com/
And if money were no object .. an SLR or Carrera GT
BTW: the Atom 300 got around a test track here in UK faster than a CGT.
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I thought about modding it, I would really like to get the full vrus kit and a K2 or equivalent. However none of the Dallas dealerships are really mod friendly and considering my bad luck the engine would probably explode on the way home. On an odd note I have considered an SL600 with a Renntech stage 1 though. I really prefer a 4 door so that really limits my options on the 65 cars to a S65 which is just too big and "old" for me, I'm 28. So if I want a midsize 4 door with gobs of power my options are limited to really only 2 contenders. E55/63 or M5. Ha ha, I think I'm screwed unless I drop the 4 door requirement.
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not a good combination, I'd reckon.
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since all of the wear and tear parts (from brake parts on up) are "special to" the AMG, every trip to the parts counter is already an ankle-grab, never mind the already steep MB branding price premium. this is pretty true of any high end car. likewise, have you insured an e55? because it's a highly conspicuous indicator of wealth, insuring it for mandatory minimums is not an option: i'm hyper-insured to cover the other guy in any accident i might get into, because i'm not interested in losing my house. that gets very expensive. that should be enough to get you started on reasons why these cars cost much to own. those are the first to my mind, anyway. oh, that and 10.8 mpg (city)... i could probably get better mpg out of a '79 6.9!!!
to wit, i've owned a few lower-line benzes, top-line cadillacs, jaguar's, volvo's, etc., and apart from the payment which is obviously higher, cost of operation is higher in this car than the others i've owned. it is what it is, that's all.
p.s. fear of failure of the electronic braking system while out somewhere on I-40 between LA and Albuquerque (no MB centers between the two) carries a high "stress factor premium" as well. perhaps not so easily quantified in $ terms, but it's a real cost, especially with an infant daughter in the back seat.
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Hi,
I'm 38 (old man
) and just sold my 2005 Renntech SL600 and bought a 2006 S65. I have not recieved the car yet as it is being shipped from Texas to where I live (Florida). I needed a 4 door and looked at an E63 and M5. I'll tell you for the money, a used s65 is the best car and value. Go look at an s65 or even s55 just to get a look at the body. It's not that bad. Put a spoiler on the rear windshield and trunk and the car looks awsome. It is way faster then your stock E55. A simple ECU upgrade makes it faster then almost all exotics and it is one of the most comfortable cars out there. It definitely won't handle as well but for a big car it's pretty tight. I had a CL55 in the past and I can tell you when you get a taste of the Biturbo engine you can't go back. It is so powerful and a torque monster from any speed. I can't wait to get mine. Good luck with your decision.
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CLK500/Range Rover HSE/E55 AMG/Bmw 328Xi coupe/BMW 4.8x/Bmw 335i/GS350/Audi S5/E350
It seems like it's lost it's magic. I've had it a little over a year now, which is about how long a car lasts with me. It doesn't feel as quick as it used to, maybe because I'm used to it now or because I haven't been driving it very hard as it's not as exciting as it used to be. I haven't done the sneaky ecu reset in months, I just don't feel like doing it anymore. So the question is get rid of it, but get what instead. Or is there something I can do to make it exciting again? I like the car, it just doesn't "feel" the same anymore. It used to be an experience just to drive it, now it's just another car.
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"if pleasure remains, does it remain a pleasure?"
i think the guys who own/drive other cars often are able to better appreciate the e55 since they have the comparison/contrast.
one really cheap suggestion. as you're driving the e55, put the biggest grin on your face that you could muster up, and keep repeating "how am i so lucky to drive this car?" do this for 5 minutes and maintain your grin. if this doesn't work, it won't matter what car you're driving, LOL.
i think the guys who own/drive other cars often are able to better appreciate the e55 since they have the comparison/contrast.
one really cheap suggestion. as you're driving the e55, put the biggest grin on your face that you could muster up, and keep repeating "how am i so lucky to drive this car?" do this for 5 minutes and maintain your grin. if this doesn't work, it won't matter what car you're driving, LOL.
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I'm 38 (old man
) and just sold my 2005 Renntech SL600 and bought a 2006 S65. I have not recieved the car yet as it is being shipped from Texas to where I live (Florida). I needed a 4 door and looked at an E63 and M5. I'll tell you for the money, a used s65 is the best car and value. Go look at an s65 or even s55 just to get a look at the body. It's not that bad. Put a spoiler on the rear windshield and trunk and the car looks awsome. It is way faster then your stock E55. A simple ECU upgrade makes it faster then almost all exotics and it is one of the most comfortable cars out there. It definitely won't handle as well but for a big car it's pretty tight. I had a CL55 in the past and I can tell you when you get a taste of the Biturbo engine you can't go back. It is so powerful and a torque monster from any speed. I can't wait to get mine. Good luck with your decision.
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I passed on trading into the '07 CL550 (Launch edition). The car needs a sport package to look right.
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pardon the extreme hyphenation, but to answer your question: once you're out of warranty, you'll basically be driving a super-high-techno-gadget-laden Chrysler-quality-built car, but with the repair costs of a super-highend Mercedes Benz.
not a good combination, I'd reckon.
since all of the wear and tear parts (from brake parts on up) are "special to" the AMG, every trip to the parts counter is already an ankle-grab, never mind the already steep MB branding price premium. this is pretty true of any high end car. likewise, have you insured an e55? because it's a highly conspicuous indicator of wealth, insuring it for mandatory minimums is not an option: i'm hyper-insured to cover the other guy in any accident i might get into, because i'm not interested in losing my house. that gets very expensive. that should be enough to get you started on reasons why these cars cost much to own. those are the first to my mind, anyway. oh, that and 10.8 mpg (city)... i could probably get better mpg out of a '79 6.9!!!
to wit, i've owned a few lower-line benzes, top-line cadillacs, jaguar's, volvo's, etc., and apart from the payment which is obviously higher, cost of operation is higher in this car than the others i've owned. it is what it is, that's all.
p.s. fear of failure of the electronic braking system while out somewhere on I-40 between LA and Albuquerque (no MB centers between the two) carries a high "stress factor premium" as well. perhaps not so easily quantified in $ terms, but it's a real cost, especially with an infant daughter in the back seat.
not a good combination, I'd reckon.
![EEK!](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
since all of the wear and tear parts (from brake parts on up) are "special to" the AMG, every trip to the parts counter is already an ankle-grab, never mind the already steep MB branding price premium. this is pretty true of any high end car. likewise, have you insured an e55? because it's a highly conspicuous indicator of wealth, insuring it for mandatory minimums is not an option: i'm hyper-insured to cover the other guy in any accident i might get into, because i'm not interested in losing my house. that gets very expensive. that should be enough to get you started on reasons why these cars cost much to own. those are the first to my mind, anyway. oh, that and 10.8 mpg (city)... i could probably get better mpg out of a '79 6.9!!!
to wit, i've owned a few lower-line benzes, top-line cadillacs, jaguar's, volvo's, etc., and apart from the payment which is obviously higher, cost of operation is higher in this car than the others i've owned. it is what it is, that's all.
p.s. fear of failure of the electronic braking system while out somewhere on I-40 between LA and Albuquerque (no MB centers between the two) carries a high "stress factor premium" as well. perhaps not so easily quantified in $ terms, but it's a real cost, especially with an infant daughter in the back seat.
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I just did not know if the high cost of ownership was due to mechanical items or other costs. I was puzzled when Insigno E55 said that the car costs a small fortune to own an 06 E55 with 2,300 miles that he only had for 3 months. I would think that the warranty should cover everything for a few years. I am guessing that his high cost of ownership has to do with insurance, gas, etc at this point.
I owned a Dinan S2 540 six speed for a few years and it would nickle and dime me to death with small things that needed to be done here and there. I am guessing the E55 will be like this too when it is out of warranty?