Took the plunge, new E55 owner!
05-21-2009, 05:52 PM
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Wow, you guys wasted no time jumping in. Not sure what options there are but it seems like a bare bones car. Are you guys married? Any tips on getting the wife to support the hobby? I have a baby due any day now so mods might have to wait.
What do those lights do and where can I get them? I can't wait to meet up with you guys. Seems like you guys are pretty well informed on these cars. I couldn't even find MB winter mats online. Let me know the next time you're going to RTC, I'll meet up with you.
What do those lights do and where can I get them? I can't wait to meet up with you guys. Seems like you guys are pretty well informed on these cars. I couldn't even find MB winter mats online. Let me know the next time you're going to RTC, I'll meet up with you.
So what is RTC? no matter what I'm down
Congrats on your soon be little one! If you need any advise or tips I'm a pediatric nurse.
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05-21-2009, 11:38 PM
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No, $975.00. Here is what happened I did not expect to get paid at all. CNA clearly states shock absorbers are not covered, but electronic supension is.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...there-any.html
You only found 3 complaints? CNA has been in business a long time and should have thousands of complaints. Bottom line most people don't read the policy/service contract at the closing and the extended warranty is rolled in to the financing on the car so it is quite painless. In the mind of the buyer a warranty covers everything, and nothing could be further from the truth. When I shopped the warranty I found that CNAs warranty covered more than the MB extended warranty, and I could take the car to any MB dealer or independent of my choice. Now that was the biggest best platinum premium policy/contract with all the adders and the price came to $4890.00 that will take me to 78K miles or 2012, the dealer then discounted it to $2890.00. I fully understand your quest for a "reasonable price, reasonable coverage, reasonable time" but keep in mind, not one aspect of an AMG is reasonable the costs for parts alone are
and 80% of the techs that service them induce problems too, all on your dime.
So read all the fine print in these contracts/warranties these companies come and go overnight (ala AIG)
http://warrantyhelp.blogspot.com/
I have seen good feedback with Mercury and Chrysler here at MBworld but Chrysler I would have reservations about at this point.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...there-any.html
You only found 3 complaints? CNA has been in business a long time and should have thousands of complaints. Bottom line most people don't read the policy/service contract at the closing and the extended warranty is rolled in to the financing on the car so it is quite painless. In the mind of the buyer a warranty covers everything, and nothing could be further from the truth. When I shopped the warranty I found that CNAs warranty covered more than the MB extended warranty, and I could take the car to any MB dealer or independent of my choice. Now that was the biggest best platinum premium policy/contract with all the adders and the price came to $4890.00 that will take me to 78K miles or 2012, the dealer then discounted it to $2890.00. I fully understand your quest for a "reasonable price, reasonable coverage, reasonable time" but keep in mind, not one aspect of an AMG is reasonable the costs for parts alone are
and 80% of the techs that service them induce problems too, all on your dime.So read all the fine print in these contracts/warranties these companies come and go overnight (ala AIG)
http://warrantyhelp.blogspot.com/
I have seen good feedback with Mercury and Chrysler here at MBworld but Chrysler I would have reservations about at this point.
Yacht Master nice write up
05-22-2009, 01:08 AM
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What up! Seattle 55'er here. With an non-understanding wife as well. 
I'm heading over to Exotics at Redmond Town Center one of these Saturdays. We should meet up and caravan over there! Let me know if you are down and I'll pick a place/time to meet and then head over.
I'm heading over to Exotics at Redmond Town Center one of these Saturdays. We should meet up and caravan over there! Let me know if you are down and I'll pick a place/time to meet and then head over.
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05-22-2009, 11:37 AM
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Sneaky, I may be looking for baby and car advice. ERTC is Exotics at Redmond Town Center. I haven't been yet, but it's like the Cars and Coffee of the Northwest. They get together around 830 on Saturday mornings. I usually find out what's going on from the Northwest section of 6speedonline.com.
str8 - good to see another one up here. Sounds like we can get a good 55 showing. I was thinking about going on the 30th, they say Lamborghini is bringing out 2 new cars.
str8 - good to see another one up here. Sounds like we can get a good 55 showing. I was thinking about going on the 30th, they say Lamborghini is bringing out 2 new cars.
05-22-2009, 11:53 AM
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I'm gonna roll out to RTC tomorrow around 9:30. Been there a couple times at 8:30 and its a little early. Gonna bring my grandfather with so will probably go straight there.
We should plan a meet up for the 30th and definately roll in with 3 - 4 silver E55's
Will grab the rubber mat part numbers today.... got day off so going to wash the car and will get the info for you.
We should plan a meet up for the 30th and definately roll in with 3 - 4 silver E55's
Will grab the rubber mat part numbers today.... got day off so going to wash the car and will get the info for you.
05-22-2009, 04:52 PM
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I'm gonna roll out to RTC tomorrow around 9:30. Been there a couple times at 8:30 and its a little early. Gonna bring my grandfather with so will probably go straight there.
We should plan a meet up for the 30th and definately roll in with 3 - 4 silver E55's
Will grab the rubber mat part numbers today.... got day off so going to wash the car and will get the info for you.
We should plan a meet up for the 30th and definately roll in with 3 - 4 silver E55's
Will grab the rubber mat part numbers today.... got day off so going to wash the car and will get the info for you.
05-23-2009, 09:16 PM
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05-23-2009, 09:41 PM
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Hey Dude yah thats me. Good to meet you! Sorry I had to run had to get my grandfather to breakfast.
Wish I had run into you sooner! Next time we will have to park together.
Wish I had run into you sooner! Next time we will have to park together.
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No, I didn't make it there. I was browsing some pics of the event, was the other silver 55 yours Sneaky? Did you put the car back together?
Are you guys up for getting together on the 30th at ERTC?
Are you guys up for getting together on the 30th at ERTC?
05-27-2009, 10:31 PM
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But, I would like to see the LP670-SV, the LP650 Roadster, and the LP650 spyder. I'm thinking about cruising up to the lodge later on to see all the cars. Anyone want to join me for a rip up I90?
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Mat part numbers sorry it took so long
Black - B6 668 8607
Grey - B6 668 8608
Java - B6 668 8609
My car had black ones that matched well. They are Mercedes mats and they are nice and heavy duty.
Grey - B6 668 8608
Java - B6 668 8609
My car had black ones that matched well. They are Mercedes mats and they are nice and heavy duty.
Wow, you guys wasted no time jumping in. Not sure what options there are but it seems like a bare bones car. Are you guys married? Any tips on getting the wife to support the hobby? I have a baby due any day now so mods might have to wait.
What do those lights do and where can I get them? I can't wait to meet up with you guys. Seems like you guys are pretty well informed on these cars. I couldn't even find MB winter mats online. Let me know the next time you're going to RTC, I'll meet up with you.
What do those lights do and where can I get them? I can't wait to meet up with you guys. Seems like you guys are pretty well informed on these cars. I couldn't even find MB winter mats online. Let me know the next time you're going to RTC, I'll meet up with you.
05-28-2009, 04:42 PM
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05-28-2009, 10:27 PM
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I dont have work so I would be down to go. We should start using the NW area there is no one there. I got the car put back together the day before the show, turned out sweet and works great. Intake temps went from 130 at crusie to 75. I think I may post up more details in a sec.
05-29-2009, 12:21 PM
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I use a generic brand odbII reader it uses the ELM327 chip. but anyways it plugs into the odb port then runs to my laptop, I use "palmer" softwear http://www.palmerperformance.com/ to data log. But there is plenty free softwear out there. If you ever want to check out your car let me know, I throw it in the car for the next show or when ever.
05-29-2009, 03:37 PM
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Cool, Iove to see sneakyneon's set-up!
I'll tell you what. Let's meet at the Starbucks in Factoria right off of I90 at 8:30am this Saturday.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&re...-8&sa=N&tab=wl
We can get some coffee and talk about how much better E55's are than any other car. The we can take a cruise up to Salish Lodge to see some nice cars and then just take it from there. You guys in? I'll be there regardless at 8:30am.
I'll tell you what. Let's meet at the Starbucks in Factoria right off of I90 at 8:30am this Saturday.
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&re...-8&sa=N&tab=wl
We can get some coffee and talk about how much better E55's are than any other car. The we can take a cruise up to Salish Lodge to see some nice cars and then just take it from there. You guys in? I'll be there regardless at 8:30am.
05-29-2009, 04:33 PM
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I thought this sat was going to be a bust so I made plans. If there's a few of you getting together maybe I can move some things around and we can have our own Cars and Coffee, Factoria, pick up some milk while I'm there . Salish is out though for me.
