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Old 01-08-2010, 08:53 AM
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Thoughts On This High Mile - 4 Owner - White E55

Hey Guys,

Been a lurker on this site for a while, just joined as I'm serious about getting an E55 AMG. Been doing some research and found many black cars, but a few white ones. I came across this NYC Car, 4 Owners, and currently at 73K miles. He wants $22,500 - What are your thoughts? Pass or go for a PPI ($250)?

The only two things bothering me is the 4 owners & obviously the high miles.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...er_id=64771643
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Pass. Go for a car from the sunny climes. Four owners ? five dollar hookers get passed around less than this
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If it had pano, i'd say go for it.
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He is dropping from his $26900 asking price to $22500? IMO white is no special color unless it has pano roof which this one does not. The thing that make white a really hot color is the pano roof. So this is really just another 70k mile E55.
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Thanks guys, I guess it's a pass. I was really excited since I had work the owner through the price from 26 to 22K. While on the subject, what are your thoughts on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

For no more than 22K out the door according to KBB.
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He is dropping from his $26900 asking price to $22500? IMO white is no special color unless it has pano roof which this one does not. The thing that make white a really hot color is the pano roof. So this is really just another 70k mile E55.
+1 Pano is a must, why you think I have the killer combo. LOL.
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The 4 owners thing worries me the most about this. At the end of the day its still a E55. I would do my research on this car big time. Take it for hard test drive and take it from there. What car out there are you going to buy for $22k.

As to the pano I def agree its hot but my buddy put black vinyl on the roof of his c63 and it looks amazing. You could do the same. I would say think about it.
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+1 Pano is a must, why you think I have the killer combo. LOL.
What's up pal did u have ur car outside buried in the last snow storm we had? My friend took a pic of a white e55 by central I was wondering if it was you ?
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Thanks guys, I guess it's a pass. I was really excited since I had work the owner through the price from 26 to 22K. While on the subject, what are your thoughts on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

For no more than 22K out the door according to KBB.
That is a nice one but no way are you getting it out the door for 22. I just sold my 03 56k for 24,000. KBB is way off, they are using data from 6 months ago and they are never accurate on specality cars. The market is the market and that clean 03 with low miles will fetch 25k all day.
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That is a nice one but no way are you getting it out the door for 22. I just sold my 03 56k for 24,000. KBB is way off, they are using data from 6 months ago and they are never accurate on specality cars. The market is the market and that clean 03 with low miles will fetch 25k all day.
So at 25K the above car is a good buy, It also doesn't have Navi & Pana
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How long is your intent to keep the car?
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How long is your intent to keep the car?
2Years
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What's up pal did u have ur car outside buried in the last snow storm we had? My friend took a pic of a white e55 by central I was wondering if it was you ?
Hahah What's up man! I know which one you are talking about but that was not me, The one you are talking about has E63 wheels and no pano, pretty beat up, the guy hardly keeps it clean and always parked around central. My car was buried but I had a cover on it since the paint is pretty flawless. Thanks.
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Then buy the $22K E55 you listed above. Enjoy the **** out of it, sale it again in 2 years for $18K and be happy.
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Then buy the $22K E55 you listed above. Enjoy the **** out of it, sale it again in 2 years for $18K and be happy.
I daily drive my cars, and will probably put 20K on it, so now being at 73K in two years with another 40K on the clock it'll be at 113K. Will the car make it to 113K. Also will this 40K cost me a nutt and legs.
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Takes the bus.
Don't by an e55 with the intention of daily driving it a huge 20k a year IMO
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So at 25K the above car is a good buy, It also doesn't have Navi & Pana
$25000 would be a good buy, not a steal , but a good buy. Remember with these cars, you get what you pay for. You want a beater, you will pay in maint. Spend a little more and get a well maintained low mile car, and you will be much better off. No 2003s had Nav but you can add it. The only 03 that had nav was about 12 Presidents editions made and you will probally never see one of those.
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I daily drive my cars, and will probably put 20K on it, so now being at 73K in two years with another 40K on the clock it'll be at 113K. Will the car make it to 113K. Also will this 40K cost me a nutt and legs.
There are cars tuned and ridden hard on this forum with more miles then that. Maint. is key!
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Cool cool, not to crazy about the Silver. In contact with the dealer, we'll see what they say. I want to go in at 23K to maybe be out the door at 24K.
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Also will this 40K cost me a nutt and legs.
Something smells fishy in here. Shayan aka M3-Addict???
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Something smells fishy in here. Shayan aka M3-Addict???
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Originally Posted by ///M-DIS
Thanks guys, I guess it's a pass. I was really excited since I had work the owner through the price from 26 to 22K. While on the subject, what are your thoughts on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

For no more than 22K out the door according to KBB.
This one looks clean and untouched
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This one looks clean and untouched
Just called, he is not looking to move the price from high 20s. It's a dealer, as expected they are looking to sit on the car. That's off the list as well, and so is the white E55 AMG. Back to Square 1
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Just called, he is not looking to move the price from high 20s. It's a dealer, as expected they are looking to sit on the car. That's off the list as well, and so is the white E55 AMG. Back to Square 1
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Something smells fishy in here. Shayan aka M3-Addict???
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