Purchase help - 2005 E55
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Purchase help - 2005 E55
I just sold my BMW M3 and I am now shopping for a 2005 E55. I am looking at one with 11,000 with a clean carfax, no paintwork, etc. I am planning on using it as a daily driver.
I did a search on E55's and could not find much.
I've heard of MB buying back a number of vehicles under the lemon law. Is this something I need to watch out for?
How's the reliability as a daily driver? Comfort on long rides?
Thank you for any advice
I did a search on E55's and could not find much.
I've heard of MB buying back a number of vehicles under the lemon law. Is this something I need to watch out for?
How's the reliability as a daily driver? Comfort on long rides?
Thank you for any advice
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Lemon? You could check from Carfax.... or you could request VMI from the dealer... it should show everything related to warranty and could help you avoid what I call "half-lemon" cars.
Reliability... that's always pure luck....
no, seriously, browse around this forum.... some members have cars w/ tons of problems... going back and forth to stealerships.... some have been trouble free.... I myself got a nightmare w/ '03.... lemon'd it.... now have an '05 and so far trouble free. *knock*knock* VMI does provide some help.
Comfort.... I would say the seat is one of the best..... plus if you are a bit sore, you could always turn on the massage function
Reliability... that's always pure luck....
no, seriously, browse around this forum.... some members have cars w/ tons of problems... going back and forth to stealerships.... some have been trouble free.... I myself got a nightmare w/ '03.... lemon'd it.... now have an '05 and so far trouble free. *knock*knock* VMI does provide some help.Comfort.... I would say the seat is one of the best..... plus if you are a bit sore, you could always turn on the massage function
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2005 E55, Renntech Pulley, ECU
I have an '05 that I bought used with 25k on the clock. Now 40k after a year plus of spirited driving. Reliability has been ok. A frequent problem is the intercooler pump. It often fails, leaving the car powerless. The dealership will fix it in a snap and install a newer part that is less failure prone. Keep in mind that this isn't something that'll leave you stranded, just a gradual loss of power.
I had a problem with my brakes that had me out of service for a week or so. Other than that, it has been smooth sailing.
Comfort wise, the car is a cream-puff. The kind of car you could loan to your grandmother without concern. Leave the transmission in Comfort mode, set the suspension to the softest setting and nobody would know the true nature of the car. A huge appeal to me. Even the exhaust is near silent INSIDE the car with the windows up. Windows down, or outside the car, the low rumble hints at the insane power you are putting down, tho.
All in all a miracle of a car. I've never been around a car that seems like a 'normal' car one minute only to crush you into the back of the seat the next. An incredibly capable daily driver that runs low 12's and seats five with comfort. Damn, I feel like getting out of bed and hitting the open road now
You won't look back! 2005 is a great year for the E, btw. Go for it!
Skeeter
I had a problem with my brakes that had me out of service for a week or so. Other than that, it has been smooth sailing.
Comfort wise, the car is a cream-puff. The kind of car you could loan to your grandmother without concern. Leave the transmission in Comfort mode, set the suspension to the softest setting and nobody would know the true nature of the car. A huge appeal to me. Even the exhaust is near silent INSIDE the car with the windows up. Windows down, or outside the car, the low rumble hints at the insane power you are putting down, tho.
All in all a miracle of a car. I've never been around a car that seems like a 'normal' car one minute only to crush you into the back of the seat the next. An incredibly capable daily driver that runs low 12's and seats five with comfort. Damn, I feel like getting out of bed and hitting the open road now
You won't look back! 2005 is a great year for the E, btw. Go for it!
Skeeter
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I just sold my BMW M3 and I am now shopping for a 2005 E55. I am looking at one with 11,000 with a clean carfax, no paintwork, etc. I am planning on using it as a daily driver.
I did a search on E55's and could not find much.
I've heard of MB buying back a number of vehicles under the lemon law. Is this something I need to watch out for?
How's the reliability as a daily driver? Comfort on long rides?
Thank you for any advice
I did a search on E55's and could not find much.
I've heard of MB buying back a number of vehicles under the lemon law. Is this something I need to watch out for?
How's the reliability as a daily driver? Comfort on long rides?
Thank you for any advice
My c32 in the other hand.. it has had countless of problems.. but I still love the car. (its like an ugly pet, hard to let go)
