bzliteyear

hi guys,
just curious what the differences are between the two years.
i've seen some 2004 nice ones w/ 100k miles for $22k...and also some 2005-2006 E55s for closer to $25k (the seats look different i noticed).
also, can anyone explain also whether it's true that the IC definitely needs to be changed/upgraded?
thx.
Patrick

dunwoodydtailr

I think the speed on the 03-04 says 160mph while 05-06 says 200mph

Alps

speedo, updated electrics and a few other things, other than the speedo looks wise its all the same!

Shadow5501

Not much difference. A late '05 would have the rolltop cover in the center console instead of the split armrest. An earlier '04 may not have the spare tire - though this seems to be quite random.

'06 models have a supposedly better steering rack and aluminum pedals.

I think differences across years are small enough not to factor into a buying decision. But the car you like and are comfortable with, regardless of the year.

bzliteyear

so are the seats the same?
also, are the later IC pumps more reliable - i keep hearing they all need to get replaced and/or upgraded?
PL

CityOfAngels

06 is supposed to have the better SC clutch package as well.

AKnight55

Search guy. Been discussed hundreds of times already. Who cares about the ic pump, it's a $150 part, which you will probably need to replace anyway.

GT-ER

I have an 05 and my intercooler pump was dead when I bought it.

As for the differences, the center console is different, the center speaker grill in the dash is different and the speedo is different ( 160 vs 200 ). Can't think of anything else.

desired_speeds

the traction control changed also apparently.

Can Drive 55

I believe the aluminum pedals were chnged beginning with the 05 built in Nov 04 and later. Mine was built in Feb 05 and it has them. Also, the solar cell option for forced ventilation while parked in the hot sun were discontinued after the 04 MY.

Alps

mines a 805 build code and intercooler pump has been replaced and have the chirp so not sure whats better there!

bdraub

Also at 7,000RPM the lines are red. The 04 model all the lines are black.