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

Just picked up an 04 last night

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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Finally joined the w211 family! My friend convinced me to pump some 100 octane on the way home and well.... the gas light is already on.




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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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+1... Congratulations and welcome to the family...
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Nice car/color combo! Specs?
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Nice car/color combo! Specs?
Its gay bl.... er........ its called tealite blue metallic. Not at the top of my list for favorite colors for sure, but its definitely growing on me. It has pano roof, vented seats, two tone blue/charcoal interior, navi. It was probably ordered to specs. Seller told me this was was originally purchased for the family's nanny to drive the kid. It came with E63 tails and rear spoiler and also came with these MRR 20 in rims with new Nitto NT555 tires which I don't really like, but all my friends tell me look wicked. Best part is the integrated passport radar detector/ laser jammer.

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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Nice! Way to start a thread! "just picked up" as opposed to the rest of the new clowns around here that are "still looking"

I think that is a nice color! The wheels would look good black!
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Congrats. Nice find. IMO, the blue doesn't look bad at all, and the car looks the be nicely optioned.

Shoot me a PM if you decide to unload the wheels. I'd love to put them on my 63 for a season.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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congrats! pm me if you need any parts for the car. i know the header deal on the w210 didnot go as planned.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Nice, congrat's! Let the modding begin.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Congrats and unique color!! Good to see someone pulled the trigger on an e55 !!!!
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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congrats! pm me if you need any parts for the car. i know the header deal on the w210 didnot go as planned.
PM'ed. thanks!

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Nice, congrat's! Let the modding begin.
This my first car I've owned that actually has a fair amount aftermarket support. Mods will come as soon as I get the car running tip top.

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First few weeks are just magic. Enjoy!!
I know! I've averaged about 12mpg and I've had the car for 24 hours.

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Congrats and unique color!! Good to see someone pulled the trigger on an e55 !!!!
Originally Posted by emoving
Nice! Way to start a thread! "just picked up" as opposed to the rest of the new clowns around here that are "still looking"

I think that is a nice color! The wheels would look good black!
Yea, I wasn't trying to fall into the turdster category. lol My next set of wheels will probably be black.

Originally Posted by NCE500
Congrats. Nice find. IMO, the blue doesn't look bad at all, and the car looks the be nicely optioned.

Shoot me a PM if you decide to unload the wheels. I'd love to put them on my 63 for a season.
I might unload them very soon even though everyone is trying to convince me to keep them, even my dad. Just need to find a set of stockers or something else to roll on first.


More pics tomorrow if I get the chance!
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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my brother was trying to buy this car sunday night but owner arranged to meet him monday morning, then we got the "cash buyer" offering $500 over asking price at midnight story... smoking deal!
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
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Best part is the integrated passport radar detector/ laser jammer.

I too like it, NICE FIND!

Regading your jammers, what brand? If they are Escort "shifters" ...trust me, don't get too complacent...they are NOT very good...if you can, test them against some guns to validate the effectivness and where you get punch-through (which you will) BEFORE you go right-footing...I know first hand with these...I had them on my Porsche...garbage...NOW, if you have Laser interceptors...Sweet! (still test them for proper placement though...imho)
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