Want to buy a E55 but didn't feel that fast!?
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dont forget these cars adapt to driving habits and if the car was driven like a old lady hence it will feel that way . A ecu and tcu reset and some solid runs WOT will get the car back to normal . A m3 cannot shine a 55's shoes . Oh and niether a 63's lol .
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Oh I didn't notice you said 03-05 just read a reply and thought you drove an 03. Oliver you drive insane fast cars don't you ? I thought you had some crazy cobra, now it looks like you have a 911 so what's slow to you may be fast to others ;p
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Also how is the Airmatic ride suspension in the 05 are they a problem. And what questions should I ask the dealer about the car or what should I look for. Heres a link http://www.autotrader.ca/used_cars_C...v=Ontario&r=40
i'm surprised this car is not running well, I'm in Toronto also, but that shop is well known as a top notch shop, renntech dealer etc etc
if its just the pump i'd think they'd replace it, did you drive the car this week, its been 45C with the humidity...
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I was in sport mode doing about 30mph and pinned it and I didnt feel the boost,It felt sluggish. I've had two previous S/C cars and I could feel and hear the S/C.
I didnt get over 60mph but it should still push me back in the seat. I mean I pushed it to the floor and it felt like the tranny was in 4th gear and slowly accelerating. And In no way am I saying my M3 is faster than an E55 Im not a fool Im saying for my first test drive It didnt feel as fast or quick acceleration for the HP so im thinking the cooling has failed.
I didnt get over 60mph but it should still push me back in the seat. I mean I pushed it to the floor and it felt like the tranny was in 4th gear and slowly accelerating. And In no way am I saying my M3 is faster than an E55 Im not a fool Im saying for my first test drive It didnt feel as fast or quick acceleration for the HP so im thinking the cooling has failed.
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There was definitely something wrong with the E55 you drove. I have an M6 and my E55 would smoke it to 80. The E55 would also smoke my GT3 and my Stage 3 Dinan M Coupe (S54) which are all considerably faster than your E46 M3.
In fact, I can't think of many cars outside of an SL65 that can out pull an E55!!!
In fact, I can't think of many cars outside of an SL65 that can out pull an E55!!!
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Do I need to go make a video to show what a healthy e55 pulls like in first lol.
Topgun you need to do the tranny reset,the car always adapts to make it more civil.
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Ya there shop is impressive. I drove the car yesterday morning around 10am, and I put it right to the floor.
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Just to give you an example. With a few K in mods, you can have a car that actually causes you neck pain from 0-60.
My kids love 0-60 and command I do it. Yesterday we hammered it to 60 and when we let off, my neck actually hurt from holding it up with that much brutal acceleration.
My 10 year old said she felt like she was gonna pass out. They always wanna go faster and booooo ole dad when he lets off at 60.
Then they get all happy again when I remind them that was about the same 0-60 as a Ferrari Enzo. (well maybe a tick slower
)
My kids love 0-60 and command I do it. Yesterday we hammered it to 60 and when we let off, my neck actually hurt from holding it up with that much brutal acceleration.
My 10 year old said she felt like she was gonna pass out. They always wanna go faster and booooo ole dad when he lets off at 60.
Then they get all happy again when I remind them that was about the same 0-60 as a Ferrari Enzo. (well maybe a tick slower
)
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Just to give you an example. With a few K in mods, you can have a car that actually causes you neck pain from 0-60.
My kids love 0-60 and command I do it. Yesterday we hammered it to 60 and when we let off, my neck actually hurt from holding it up with that much brutal acceleration.
My 10 year old said she felt like she was gonna pass out. They always wanna go faster and booooo ole dad when he lets off at 60.
Then they get all happy again when I remind them that was about the same 0-60 as a Ferrari Enzo. (well maybe a tick slower)
My kids love 0-60 and command I do it. Yesterday we hammered it to 60 and when we let off, my neck actually hurt from holding it up with that much brutal acceleration.
My 10 year old said she felt like she was gonna pass out. They always wanna go faster and booooo ole dad when he lets off at 60.
Then they get all happy again when I remind them that was about the same 0-60 as a Ferrari Enzo. (well maybe a tick slower
)
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why no 03?
I have two e55 from my friend i'm interested in.
1. 2003 e55 amg with 57,000 miles. He has it since it has 8,000 miles. renntech ELM, Vorsteiner lip, volk racing wheels. im going to be the 3rd owner.
or
2. 2004 e55 amg with 65,000 miles. he got it since 60,000 miles. the left rear airmatic needs to be replaced. stock. im going to be the 4th owner
It has pretty much the same options. and they offer me the same price. Which one would you choose?
I have two e55 from my friend i'm interested in.
1. 2003 e55 amg with 57,000 miles. He has it since it has 8,000 miles. renntech ELM, Vorsteiner lip, volk racing wheels. im going to be the 3rd owner.
or
2. 2004 e55 amg with 65,000 miles. he got it since 60,000 miles. the left rear airmatic needs to be replaced. stock. im going to be the 4th owner
It has pretty much the same options. and they offer me the same price. Which one would you choose?
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So I called dealer and told them about the Cooling Pump maybe failing, and they told me that they will get there technician to look at it.
Im going there on Monday to test drive it again.
Im going there on Monday to test drive it again.
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mine was dead when I bought my 05 with 37k miles on it.I knew more about the car than the tech did.
He was like Ill plug it in to see if theres any codes,nothing showed up and said the car was fine.I plugged in my obd2 scan tool and showed him 197d air intake temps and he looked at me like he had no idea what I was showing him.
Good luck on buying a beast bro and hopfully the one you looked at is clean and only has a dead pump.
Im off to the drags with my beast
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Its def a bad pump.
mine was dead when I bought my 05 with 37k miles on it.I knew more about the car than the tech did.
He was like Ill plug it in to see if theres any codes,nothing showed up and said the car was fine.I plugged in my obd2 scan tool and showed him 197d air intake temps and he looked at me like he had no idea what I was showing him.
Good luck on buying a beast bro and hopfully the one you looked at is clean and only has a dead pump.
Im off to the drags with my beast
mine was dead when I bought my 05 with 37k miles on it.I knew more about the car than the tech did.
He was like Ill plug it in to see if theres any codes,nothing showed up and said the car was fine.I plugged in my obd2 scan tool and showed him 197d air intake temps and he looked at me like he had no idea what I was showing him.
Good luck on buying a beast bro and hopfully the one you looked at is clean and only has a dead pump.
Im off to the drags with my beast
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