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Old 03-18-2003, 09:17 PM
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So What's The Verdict? Is the First Batch Of 211E55's '03 or '04?

Someone on e-Bay is auctioning a new 211E55 to be DELIVERED in 4 weeks in the USA.
He claims it IS a 2004 without question.
Can anyone verify?

Buy it now price is $86,900....no bids so far.
Optioned at MSRP $82,700.
Old 03-19-2003, 10:23 AM
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I've posted this elsewhere but the Netstar printout I have for my E55 to be built third decade of June says "031" under year -- as do the other six vehicles on the list including an E320W, SL500R, S55 and SL55 set for April and June builds.

In addition, the price announcement memo I got from the dealer has a Re line that reads: "Re: Price Announcment MY 2003 E55 AMG"

So as much as I wish the car was going to be an '04, I have a feeling that the early ones (probably until Sept. or whenever MB starts its new MY) are going to be '03s and probably without command according to the dealer.
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From all that I have heard, the first few months will be '03 models, then changing later to '04 models.
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The MY split is September, vehicles built before will be 03's, did you spec your car with Keil yet.
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Originally posted by E55JAY
The MY split is September, vehicles built before will be 03's, did you spec your car with Keil yet.
I just spec'd mine with Keil on Monday! Thanks for the Referral E55Jay, I had given up hope on getting one before my current lease runs out. But I now have an April build that will be delivered in early June!
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I actually ended up dropping my deposit on the E55, the way the economy is and the upcoming war, dropping $70K+ on a car just didnt fit my bill. I think I know who picked up my car coughDaveOHcough. Guess its time to change my profile.
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Hi Guys

At least we are keeping it "all in the family".

Yes David OH, I think Turbo2 helped you out on this one.
I can't wait to see them. By the way, one of you guys has to let me drive one. Did I mention that was part of the deal? Check your purchase order for the"Keil get's to drive it" clause.
Just kidding, there is no contractual obligation of course but free rides in an AMG are always appreciated. I still have not had a chance to drive a V8 Kompressor car yet. We had one used SL55 but they put it on the showroom floor before I could try it.

See you guys, who else wants an AMG car this summer?
P.S. Black/charcoal '03 CLK55 in stock. Pics in CLK/AMG forum.
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Here is the summer ride I'm looking at.

1965 Vespa 150 VBB.
My smallest bike now is 900cc (the Ducati) and I have always wanted a scooter. It would be my bar-hopper, putt up town for a cool beverage on a summer eve.

What do you think? It could be the dingy for an E55.

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Re: So What's The Verdict? Is the First Batch Of 211E55's '03 or '04?

Originally posted by amg55
Someone on e-Bay is auctioning a new 211E55 to be DELIVERED in 4 weeks in the USA.
He claims it IS a 2004 without question.
Can anyone verify?

Buy it now price is $86,900....no bids so far.
Optioned at MSRP $82,700.
What is the exact, base-MSRP of the new E55? I recall it was supposed to be "around $76,000" as per the Chicago Auto Show release, but is that the final figure?
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As of right now in Netstar there is no MSRP released, there are rumors about mid 70's pricing, but it will be official when it hits Netstar. The price in Netstar is 777777.00, this is the figure MBUSA uses in Netstar befor the MSRP is released. When I get a chance to scan the printout I will.
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2003 E55s are being built, 04s after September probably

Hey, forget your E55s! How about that bad Vespa? 150 CCs of raw 2-stroke power. I know you guys all want one, you can't fool me. Can we put a Kompressor on it?
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Has anyone seen the new RENNTech Kompressor upgrade for the 2 stroke Vespas, man it is a bad kit, go to www.iwantarealmotortoputmykompressoron.com I had to defend you again on the SL55 forum, I got your back!!! (as well as other on this board my friend)
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Thanks Jay,

You de' man! I understand Kleeman has a twin turbo set up as well. I think it boosts the power from like 20Hp to 23.5!
We'll be burnin' rubber baby.

OK enough about me and my little Vespa, back to the bad-*** AMG Benzes! Thanks for indulging me.

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