Platinum Blue Metallic E55 Wagon
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2004 E55
Change out the mats, too. Many dealers replace worn AMG mats with the cheap MB mats.
Just a heads up since this was the case with my CPO E55 and I didn't notice until a few weeks later.
AMG mats FTW.
Congrats!
Just a heads up since this was the case with my CPO E55 and I didn't notice until a few weeks later.
AMG mats FTW.
Congrats!
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Thanks guys! Wheels supposed to show up tomorrow according FEDEX tracking - more pics then.
Huh! They must have changed out the AMG mats for a set of worn out MB mats...... 
They are fugly and already on the list to replace along with the rotors and pads that are shot....
I gave the GM at Mercedes of Bedford, do you suppose I'll ever hear from him and they'll do the right thing? Me either......
They are fugly and already on the list to replace along with the rotors and pads that are shot....I gave the GM at Mercedes of Bedford, do you suppose I'll ever hear from him and they'll do the right thing?
Me either......
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2006 E55 Designo 1991 190E 2.3 2000 BMW 740i 1987 PORSHCE 928S4
YOUR ONE LUCKY OWNER. CONGRATS..
Is this your car WDBUH76J55A771623. If so your the one who out bid me 
Did the dealer CPO the car for you? Do you mind if I ask what you end up paying for it?
I was in a disadvantage because I'm in IL to view the car in person. So I was taking my time to decide. If you ever decide to sell it let me know.
Did the dealer CPO the car for you? Do you mind if I ask what you end up paying for it?
I was in a disadvantage because I'm in IL to view the car in person. So I was taking my time to decide. If you ever decide to sell it let me know.
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Is this your car WDBUH76J55A771623. If so your the one who out bid me
Did the dealer CPO the car for you? Do you mind if I ask what you end up paying for it?
I was in a disadvantage because I'm in IL to view the car in person. So I was taking my time to decide. If you ever decide to sell it let me know.
Did the dealer CPO the car for you? Do you mind if I ask what you end up paying for it?
I was in a disadvantage because I'm in IL to view the car in person. So I was taking my time to decide. If you ever decide to sell it let me know.
They didn't CPO it b/c the cost of doing a CPO was too close to what I paid for the Chrysler 5 year 70k warranty and it would have only been 1 or 2 years so I wasn't interested. Going out to mount the new wheels/tires..... Pics later.
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2006 E55 Designo 1991 190E 2.3 2000 BMW 740i 1987 PORSHCE 928S4
If it was the car at MB of Bedford I'm sure this is the one, there aren't many this color. I didn't realize I was bidding against anyone. I made them an offer we went back and forth a couple times and agreed on a fair price. Did you low ball them? I'm not opposed to paying decent money for a nice car so I didn't even try to low ball them. I knew there were a couple others on it too...... You weren't really at a disadvantage, I'm in NC and bought it sight unseen (risky I know but I was confident this was a very nice example and I was right - it's beautiful!). I guess you snooze you lose on this one..... They didn't CPO it b/c the cost of doing a CPO was too close to what I paid for the Chrysler 5 year 70k warranty and it would have only been 1 or 2 years so I wasn't interested.
Going out to mount the new wheels/tires..... Pics later.
They didn't CPO it b/c the cost of doing a CPO was too close to what I paid for the Chrysler 5 year 70k warranty and it would have only been 1 or 2 years so I wasn't interested. Going out to mount the new wheels/tires..... Pics later.
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Here's a few pictures following the wheel install.
Daddy, where we goin? To get ice crean and then get tutored? Oh, that's right, I'm a girl I can't get tutored!!!
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It's been awhile
Since the last post on this thread, but your car looks awesome. I actually almost bought this car, but when I called I think you had just made a deal to put it through pre-purchase inspection. Oh well, good news is I just found a wagon at my local dealership today and made a deal. Gotta wait now until all the CPO work is completed, but can't wait to take delivery!
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Since the last post on this thread, but your car looks awesome. I actually almost bought this car, but when I called I think you had just made a deal to put it through pre-purchase inspection. Oh well, good news is I just found a wagon at my local dealership today and made a deal. Gotta wait now until all the CPO work is completed, but can't wait to take delivery!
Congrats! Tell us about it and post some pics.
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Jacksdad and chuck z,
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
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Jacksdad and chuck z,
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
There are only a few of us here. You might have them all? Might be worthy of a thread?
[edit] Impressive list right here!!
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03 996 Ruf Rturbo
05 Ford GT, Quicksilver, no stripes, ART twin turbo, Texas Mile 192 mph (pump gas/17 psi)
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04 - 06 e55 Wagon - looking for
Jacksdad and chuck z,
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
There is an 07 e63 with P2 package for sale at the Mercedes dealer in NY and they are asking 62K with 100K warranty. I think $55K will take it home.
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2005 E55 Wagon
Jacksdad and chuck z,
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!
With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?
