W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Does engine sound normal?

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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Does this sound normal... I dont recall hearing this scratching type sound before... :dunno: Or am I just trippin! lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Likti...e_gdata_player
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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I can hear lifters and the transmission pump whine just like my car...sounds good to me!
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply, stupid friend of mine scared me and said it sounded off... lol
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply, stupid friend of mine scared me and said it sounded off... lol
All E55's sound off...lol.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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yep sounds like a beast
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Mine are loud as hell too.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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Sounds like a swiss watch.
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Mine sounds the same... esp that tapping in the background...i freaked when i first got it but now..after listening to the guys here i just worry about enjoying the ride... damm I feel like driving mine now! lol..7am...
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I always thought that sound was the injectors.
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