M-bENZ

Ok guys I've been here for awhile but anyway, im about to go to test drive this car. Can anyone of u guys run this VIN for me ? And tell me what do you think about this car ? Good deal ? yes ? no ? maybe? lol . One more question what should I look out when I test the car ??? here is the link,

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=10

bzliteyear

looks ok, but i think you can find them for closer to $30k.
ck this out...i've seen it in my parking garage and it looks very clean.
beautiful car, though i've not driven it.
http://www.cars925.com/VD.html?VID={ce621c98-6e1d-4c06-9aec-3183dcc0f90e} they've had it for a while, so the asking price is no doubt negotiable.
Patrick

M-bENZ

too bad u far away lol but I do like your car....the thing is I need a place where I can trade in and get another

jicl55

Waaaay too much money for the miles if you ask me..... you could do much better with e55 for lower miles and/or lower price..... Here's the vin stuff if that helps tho:

VIN WDBUF76J45A693695
Plant 50
Model E 55 AMG
Chassis 2110761A693695
Engine 113990 60 035924
Transmission 722643 05 677684
Tyres
Primary CONTINENTAL
Order 0 5 706 55093
Delivery date 01.10.04
Dealer Puerto Rico / USA (706)
Interior leather "nappa" two-color anthracite+merlot red (257)
Paint
744 brilliant silver metallic (с 1991)
Options
M55 capacity 5,5 litre (с 24.03.1997)
Y88 mounting rails for accessories
213 parameter steering (с 01.07.1989)
232 Unknown code
242 right front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to series w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)
249 automatically dipping inside rear view mirror (с 01.06.1990)
264 shifting gate for automatic transmission (с 01.01.1996)
265 installation parts kit and connecting cable harness for TeKaDe BSA 31s car phone with one set
elimination of lettering elegance/sport/esprit
omission of line logo elegance/sport/esprit/classic (с 01.02.1993)
Becker radio set Mexico, stereo
275 front seat positioned lower
memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirror) (с 01.10.1993)
293 trunk set, 3-piece
sidebag in rear left and right (с 01.01.1995)
301 storage box in the rear (с 01.05.1988)
309 cupholder (с 01.06.1995)
32N Unknown code
359 Unknown code
404 left front seat with multiple contour backrest (с 01.01.1996)
405 right front seat with multiple contour backrest (с 01.01.1996)
414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (с 01.10.1988)
423 5 speed automatic transmission / nag (с 01.03.1994)
461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)
475 tire pressure control (с 01.10.1996)
489 Unknown code
494 California version
version for USA/California/Canada (с 01.01.1996)
524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
530 integrated antenna and front loudspeaker (с 01.10.1995)
540 roller blind, electric, for rear window (с 01.05.1985)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
551 anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system with anti-towing system (с 01.04.1998)
573 front seats, left and right, with seat height adjustment
581 automatic climate control (с 01.01.1977)
600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)
615 lamp unit, asymmetrical l.h. traffic, and front and rear door courtesy lamps
like 610, and with type 107 bifocal bulbs
611 + 613 (с 01.11.1978)
634 elimination of first aid box (с 01.08.1977)
636 elimination of warning triangle (с 01.03.1973)
668
669 spare wheel (с 01.06.1995)
spare wheel (R170)
673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
763 Unknown code
772 amg styling package - front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron (с 02.01.1992)
805 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)
819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk (с 31.07.1992)
873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)
875 heated screen wash system (с 01.02.1988)
windshield washer heated (W201)
881 Unknown code
910 14V/65A alternator
alternator with increased capacity (с 01.11.1990)
915 fuel tank, 70 liter (с 01.05.1988)
919 exhaust emission control fuer USA, California and R.S.A., with key starting system for 240D
954 equipment package for avantgarde vehicles (с 01.06.1993)
rotating emergeny flasher, front (red light)
986 identification plate (vin no.) (с 01.07.1992)
989 identification label under windshield (с 01.10.1997)

M-bENZ

jicl55,

thanks for your help bro. Yea i know the mileage is crazy but thats the only one that I can find in my state. Its just ridiculous it seems like no one here driving the E55 or something but I do see alot of new C and alot of 3 series BMW . Anyway back to the car so there is no accident to this car before?

jicl55

That I don't know (if it's been in an accident).... Yeah it seems like that is the only one in the whole state of Oklahoma. Next closest is all the way in Dallas. But reports (like carfax) only tell half the story.... they could have been in an accident and not reported (like mine, come to find out). 2 things you NEED to do before you buy: take it to a body shop..... not an independent inspector or dealership, but a BODY SHOP.... preferrably someone whose seen an E55 before. They can tell you if its been in an accident, not carfax or anyone.... also pay the $250 or whatever over there to MB of Oklahoma and get that thing looked at by them using their "pre-certified inspection" That's what they would do if they got the car from auction, trade in or wherever. If those two things check out your good. Does it have a warranty from Mercedes Benz? If not, get one. Another couple grand but may be well worth it. But if I was you I would travel to Dallas and get that certified preowned black one from Mercedes with like 13000 less miles and just drive the 185 miles back (and its for the same price).

jicl55

My bad.... just saw the black one is 400 miles away (Austin), but whatever..... take a little trip back..... there are a few in Dallas (185 mi) tho, but the next closest one looks to be in Tulsa (100 mi away from you). Still that one may be a better deal. Depends on options, but mileage is #1 in my book. Maybe they are jacking the prices up because they know right now they have one of the only E55s in OK.... or they are trying to make a decent profit (who would guess). If I was you I'd offer no more than 32k tippy tippy tops.... and thats if it all checks out and it is immaculate.

M-bENZ

That would be a great idea . It looks like I need to drive to Dallas or something. The only thing that bother me is I dont know how much they gona pay for my car (CLK 320-04) for trade in and do i need to change the wheels back to stock b4 I go ? cause I heard that they need the car back to stock if you wana trade in and yea I saw one from Tulsa too. There is another one from Houston that I also think its a good deal they're around $30K with 34,000 mileage and its a 05 too. By the way, u said the amount of $250 is that something I have to pay or the dealer that I buy the car from going to pay??? But anyway, Im going to see the car right after I finish this lol. I'lll let u know what is going to be?


Andy

jicl55

Most Mercedes dealers want a used car to be absolutely stock or they won't mess with it. Now if its another non-Mercedes dealer, they'll take the car back with the non-stock tires and rims, but usually (especially the Mercedes dealer) pay highest for stock cars.... so my advice is put the stock wheels back on.... They will not pay you more for your different rims/tires and it may actually decrease your trade in. So put stock back on and sell your current or keep them. Only way to know how much they'll pay is take it down there.... can be a pain, I know. As far as the $250, I was referring to if you bought the car from anybody other than a certified Mercedes dealer, (private party, some other independent dealer like Nissan that your going to) take that car to the closest Mercedes dealer and pay them the $250 or whatever to do their "certified pre-owned inspection." (which is their most thorough inspection, there are different inspection levels for different $ amounts, get the best one). Make sure you get the one with the most "points" (250 point or 150 point inspection, I forget and it actually varies from dealer to dealer). Also, if you play your cards right, you might be able to get the service history printout of the car (if there even is one.... there should be, a red flag if not). And definitely take it to a body shop to get looked at.

M-bENZ

Ok I just give the car a test drive....All I can say is "wow" I mean I never get in E55 before with that kind of hp so anyway, here is the problem that car has been lowered and I DONT know what else the previous owner done to it . I dont know wth they used to lowered the car the steering wheel shaking like crazy eventhough I got it on 60mph plus it pulls to the right . Another problem is I looked at the clock and it says something like "Low battery Conv." I have no idea what is that mean cause I never see that b4 .
Ok, pricing the manager said he's not going to take off any pennies I was like wtf then I showed him a few cars from Dallas that selling around 30K with that kind of mileage and he was like "Okay". I mean is that how they do business and right after that I was just stand up and walk out to my car then drove off. I guess I will go to Dallas next weekend or something cause I couldnt find any E55 around here . Anyway, thanks for your help "jicl55".

Andy

jicl55

No problem.... if there is anything wrong with it already, don't get it.... its worth your time and effort to travel to Dallas and see what they have.... and if he's set on the price tell him to go (you know what). They'll probably call you in a day or two saying they'll "take off ......... (so much)" anyway.... classic used car dealer tactics.... they play (and hope) that you're thinking with emotion and not that other part you're suppose to be thinking with. Keep me updated.

aleksandar1099

Sorry to hear, but maybe for the better, it sounds like that car had problems...

Good luck finding one in Dallas

M-bENZ

jicl55,

I will keep u updated


aleksandar,

Thanks bro. your car is looks exactly the one I test drive yesterday...except their is 05. Anyway, how fast can u run in 1/4 mile without mods. ??? Did u remember??

aleksandar1099

I ran 12.3 stock...

emoving

Hey M-Benz, deals are out there,,, just bought my 06 with navi,cooled seats and keyless go for $29500 with 39k. No paint work but it does need tires. graphite grey

M-bENZ

wtf? Did u just say $29500? lol....ok sell me your for $30K even mind to tell me where do u live?? any pix of your car?? what kind of option does the car has??

Thanks,

Andy

prodigymb

wow that's awesome

emoving

I live in Cols. Ohio, the car is graphite grey with heated/cooled seats, keyless go, navi and has the original window sticker in it for $92800 or right around there. My friend from college works for MB financial and he got it for me before it went to auction as a one owner of lease. He cherry picked it for me and it is awsome. PM me if you want his contact I will give it to you. They are having a tough time selling these now anyway he said. Dealers are buying C classes and M classes only.

emoving

Cant seem to upload pics.

M-bENZ

pm sent

Peter_02AMG

I would pass on this deal. For 15K more (55K) you can get a fully loaded 2007 E63 with low miles, one owner car.

M-bENZ

Thanks bro. I will not buy this car for sure not to mention the dealer manager is suck a**.

Peter_02AMG

Tell him you can get a 07 E63 low mile, fully load for 15K more! rup it in his face!

beside E55 & E63 are dropping in prices like crazy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...1%7C240%3A1318

Peter_02AMG

I talked to the sale manager and he willing to go $54,800 on this E63! Only if I get all my fund in order. He told me if they don't sale it by the end of the year they will have to paid inventory tax and stuff..i haven't counter offer on his offer yet, i'm sure he can lower.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...1%7C240%3A1318

jicl55

$50k?.... How bout 49995 Looks tight tho and really low miles..... 1 owner? Lease return?