View Poll Results: do you like the color and wheels
yes - awesome
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no - the wheels are not original E55
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leave me alone
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2004 E55 removed side badges and 2 piece AMG wheel
07-24-2008, 03:42 PM
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2004 E55 removed side badges and 2 piece AMG wheel
What do you think about this car...specifically the removal of the side badges and the wheels...I'm not sure about the wheels, thoughts on color, badge and wheels?
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07-24-2008, 03:47 PM
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I'm partial to the debadged look, so I think the car in question looks really good that way. As far as the wheels, they look like good. I like the OEM SL65 rims better.
07-24-2008, 03:53 PM
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2004 e55, 2009 Range Rover, 2005 Honda MV
I'm thinking about buying the car but can't get the wheels to feel right in my mind...does anyone know if those wheels were an option for the 04' I see them more on S and SL class AMG cars.
07-24-2008, 03:59 PM
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07-24-2008, 04:01 PM
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2004 e55, 2009 Range Rover, 2005 Honda MV
you don't think those are AMG factory wheels? definately not what I'm looking for if that's the case...also, the hood badge has been removed. I haven't seen that before, is anyone familiar with that?
07-24-2008, 04:07 PM
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The flat badge conversion is pretty common aftermarket mod...I did it. I still have the star and if you don't like the flat badge it is pretty simple to go back to stock...
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07-24-2008, 04:10 PM
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07-24-2008, 04:15 PM
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2004 e55, 2009 Range Rover, 2005 Honda MV
hehe...yes very new :-) I know the wheels are not the original W211 e55 wheel, but what I'm trying to avoid is a replica wheel. I don't mind if it's a factory AMG wheel...although I'm not too keen on a wheel from another class but can deal with it if it looks right. I'm a BMW guy that is seriously considering buying that e55, I have to buy it from out of state and won't get a chance to see the car in person...I've done all the service homework and feel confident that the dealership is giving me the whole truth...but the wheels. if I get a replica I'll be very upset. how can i identify those wheels as OEM?
07-24-2008, 04:19 PM
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Could they be AMG Style IV 19" rims?
http://mercedespartspeople.com/Searc...+Multi%2DPiece
07-24-2008, 04:22 PM
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Are you sure they are aftermarket...
Could they be AMG Style IV 19" rims?
http://mercedespartspeople.com/Searc...+Multi%2DPiece
Could they be AMG Style IV 19" rims?
http://mercedespartspeople.com/Searc...+Multi%2DPiece
07-24-2008, 04:27 PM
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They did not come EOM for the 2004 E55. You may be able to get some other AMG rims from the dealer but that is still aftermarket and not OEM. These days most bigger dealerships carry aftermarket wheels AMG in house.
If you get them from the dealer, be careful of sticker shock. They are always a more expensive option than looking around at other sources.
If you get them from the dealer, be careful of sticker shock. They are always a more expensive option than looking around at other sources.
07-24-2008, 05:44 PM
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2004 E55 AMG; 1995 Porsche 993 Cab.
like this:
most aftermarket - [and by aftermarket I mean that it's made by anyone other than the original manufacturer (Mercedes in this case) - and not a post original production date piece made by Mercedes themselves ] ... do not put the AMG logo on the wheel = that would be lawyer letter and infringment time...
07-24-2008, 06:40 PM
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Wheels look great and would be my second choice behind the SL65 wheels. As to the badges, I prefer them on. I personally like the back badges pulled and the side ones left in place but this is your car so you have to do what YOU like!
07-24-2008, 08:18 PM
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Those wheels look ok. I like the side badges and a stock look. You can easily pick up some new badges at MB dealer or maybe even ebay. As for color
07-25-2008, 12:40 AM
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2004 e55, 2009 Range Rover, 2005 Honda MV
thanks for all your input...I think I'm going to purchase the car. I got a bunch of recent photos sent to me today from the listing dealer. I can hardly wait to get behind the wheel :-)
07-25-2008, 07:16 AM
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looks great... like my favorite platinum blue K3 that is somewhere in Atlanta! 
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/238594-atlanta-04-e55-plat-blue-seen.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/238594-atlanta-04-e55-plat-blue-seen.html
07-26-2008, 11:14 AM
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CLS 550 Black AMG pkg. E55 Platinum Blue Monte Carlo Blue Acura NSX-T Desert SilverBMW 650
Just get it
If the car is what you want why worry about cosmetics?
you can change anything
you can change anything
