What if any diff. is there between 03,04,05 E55????
12-21-2007, 09:37 PM
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The cars are all very similar so I think the major differences that you would be concerned with are as follows:
'03 Has no Nav and a different wiring scheme in the wheel so it takes more work to add paddles to the wheel (adding a relay).
'05 & '06 Added sexy looking pedal covers ($50 to add to earlier cars), added upgraded steering and suspension parts.
'06 Deletes the Drive Dynamic seats as an option (I think)
There were other small changes but these are the most important from the buying side.
I had been looking for the perfect E55 for 18 months and finally found it...a low mile '03 with 3 year CPO warranty, Techtite over black/burgundy, and all the right options.
I could have gone for any year but to me, the right color, option combo and and warranty were more important than the differences between years.
I was a little disappointed in no Nav but the Nav is garbage in the MB cars anyway and I don't use it so what I ended up with is a radio that is easier to use so this wasn't as bad as I thought.
I would not go with an '06 unless I could get the Dynamic seat option on one as it is great to have.
Good luck with your purchase and my advice is to find what you are looking for in the car and ignore the years. In other words, buy a super nice '03 with everything you want over a stripped '05.
'03 Has no Nav and a different wiring scheme in the wheel so it takes more work to add paddles to the wheel (adding a relay).
'05 & '06 Added sexy looking pedal covers ($50 to add to earlier cars), added upgraded steering and suspension parts.
'06 Deletes the Drive Dynamic seats as an option (I think)
There were other small changes but these are the most important from the buying side.
I had been looking for the perfect E55 for 18 months and finally found it...a low mile '03 with 3 year CPO warranty, Techtite over black/burgundy, and all the right options.
I could have gone for any year but to me, the right color, option combo and and warranty were more important than the differences between years.
I was a little disappointed in no Nav but the Nav is garbage in the MB cars anyway and I don't use it so what I ended up with is a radio that is easier to use so this wasn't as bad as I thought.
I would not go with an '06 unless I could get the Dynamic seat option on one as it is great to have.
Good luck with your purchase and my advice is to find what you are looking for in the car and ignore the years. In other words, buy a super nice '03 with everything you want over a stripped '05.
Did you buy that one in Orlando? Can't be more than 1 in that color scheme for sale at one time...
I drove all the way over to Orlando to look at that, and when I got there the sleazebag dealer told me some guy from Colorado called and put a deposit on his Amex over the phone. The car was already at the Benz dealer being inspected.
I really appreciated the dealer's call to tell me to turn around...3hr drive.
If that was you, ya sniped me out of a car! Lol.
12-24-2007, 08:54 AM
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OMG. This can't be.
Did you buy that one in Orlando? Can't be more than 1 in that color scheme for sale at one time...
I drove all the way over to Orlando to look at that, and when I got there the sleazebag dealer told me some guy from Colorado called and put a deposit on his Amex over the phone. The car was already at the Benz dealer being inspected.
I really appreciated the dealer's call to tell me to turn around...3hr drive.
If that was you, ya sniped me out of a car! Lol.
Did you buy that one in Orlando? Can't be more than 1 in that color scheme for sale at one time...
I drove all the way over to Orlando to look at that, and when I got there the sleazebag dealer told me some guy from Colorado called and put a deposit on his Amex over the phone. The car was already at the Benz dealer being inspected.
I really appreciated the dealer's call to tell me to turn around...3hr drive.
If that was you, ya sniped me out of a car! Lol.
12-24-2007, 04:07 PM
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I don't understand why there is even an issue here? One person made an offer, but the other person refused that offer. Both parties go their separate ways. It happens all the time in the business world 
12-24-2007, 04:24 PM
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I couldnt agree more with you bro. If more people had your logic there wouldnt be so many problems. i take it as a compliment when some gives me an offer to buy one of my cars.
12-24-2007, 04:28 PM
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All is forgotten bro.
Merry christmas and happy new year to you as wellIt would be awesome if i bought his car!!! It is one of the nicest i have seen which is why i wanted to buy it. Perfect in every way.
