mikester

Hi Guys- wondering what some actual $ numbers are on maintenance / repair items for an '04 E55 AMG.

I have been on a few car forums, and know the etiquette of searching - however, I see words like "scary", "prohibitive", "astronomical" - used to describe regular services, or necessary (or typical) maintenance issues.

Not looking for a list of everything - just some idea. I can pick up an '04 with 113,000 km on it - about 70,000 +/- miles at a good price, and it looks to be in great shape.

Thank you,
Mike

moosejaw

Is the search button not working on your computer?
I'll send the Turdster over right away to fix that

AKnight55

Check the airmatic before purchasing.

mikester

I've been looking for over an hour, and can't find hard $ numbers. Thanks for the absolutely useless, typical forum reply. Well done. And of course, no help.

55fanatic

You didn't look hard enough... I started a thread not too long ago where members posted hard numbers

cbay996

Have had my 04 E55 for about 24months and had it serviced twice - it has 45,000km so hasn't gone far

Just prior to purchase had Secondary Airpump issue - (pump seized etc) replaced this - bill to previous owner was about $3000 NZD
(US NZ exhange rate about 0.8)

Service to replace the SBC (Braking) unit - MB in New Zealand covered the part as a 'goodwill' replacement as there are some known issues - the part if I had to pay for it would have been over $4000 NZD - only ended up paying for labour and fluids etc - still was around a $750 bill

Just had service C completed a couple of weeks ago - Oil, filters etc - plus Aircon service and cabin filters etc was around $800 NZD (would have been about $600 just for service without aircon

Hope that provides some info - I haven't had any problems with Airmatic or anything else major and it doesn't get driven much - about 4,000kms per year

moosejaw

Who told you this forum helped people?
Its there Do A Search
PM Toadster for his assistance

We are not NASOIC

emoving

Haaaaa, I love you moose!

Hotrod-Realtor

Fluctuating currency exchange rates make pricing each service difficult. PM Emoving for exact current pricing.

emoving

Thanks!

Hotrod-Realtor

I'm here for you buddy

emoving

I hear ya, now excuse me while I go commnent on your FS thread! JK

55fanatic

With all the bickering going on lately it's great to see a bromance is starting to ignite

CharlyE500

For 04 its very hard to say. Keep in mind its 8 years old car, any car with 8 years will need repairs even the Camry. The airmatic suspension, IC pump and Crank position sensor, those are common issue u can find out in this forum. For my case, i own my car for almost 3 years, only did oil change, valve cover, spark plugs, belts, water pump, battery. Total cost about $2K. ( not include my mod) I did it in indy shop instead of dealer so keep in mind, dealer cost is about double. I would say average $1500 per year but shiit happens so you never know !

justinwrock

Are you planning to DIY your repairs, or dealer?

e55 bad

hello there i have a 2004 e55 air suspension buttons not workin and kar sat down at rear any info on wot it cud be

400RWHP

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krigsmakten

Brilliant retort!!!

400RWHP

emoving

Brau0318

Haha I needed a good laugh today

Toadster

welcome to what some here like to call 'the initiation' - some like it, some don't - either way, it's here in the forum

I have a link in my signature that may help (or not)
AMG's in general aren't 'cheap' to maintain, definitely suggest a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) and a warranty if you're not wrench handy...

Firechaser

It amazes me anyone who doesn't spin wrenches would buy a 8 year old performance car, otherwise you will buy a newer version w/ a warranty...I am a major wrencher so I need not worry but I could not imagine even thinking of buying any older exotic and taking it somewhere every time it breaks, when I had my 92' 911 Turbo I would of had to refinance my house if I had to "shop" it when it needed work!....get a new Mustang GT w/ a warranty & be able to eat!

CharlyE500

E55 was MSRP from $80K to $90K depends on the options. Mine is 06 fully loaded. Bought it on 2009. It was a great deal 1 owner and it was only 3 years old. I paid $35K with Chrysler warranty at the time. You know what, the depreciation already hit so much in the first 3 years. If down the road need $20k to fix I still think not a bad deal. With the depreciation money I saved, i can fix my car easily. E55 is not that bad, the only bigger issue is airmatic suspension which only $1500 to fix for both now. My neighor has a 08 Mustang and already been 4 times Ford dealer last 6 months. My point is, buying a AMG you need some extra budget when shiit happens.

bamaster

The problem isn't just when things go wrong, though.

I took my car in two days ago to have them look at the Distronic, which was throwing up an error every now and then. And I also asked them to look at the supercharger chirp and my active seats, just to see if they are working properly.

I've been told that the distronic is a voltage issue, easy fix. The chirping is belt tensioner (i was expecting it to be the supercharger clutch). No word on the seats yet.

But they also said "while we had it on the lift" they found a leak rear main seal and some worn motor/tranny mounts. I have a NAC Pinnacle warranty and so they have someone inspecting the car to approve warranty work.

I don't have prices yet, but there's no way I could afford this kind of stuff without a warranty. I'm betting $5k worth of repairs. Not to mention rolling in a new GLK loaner is nice, too! hehe

So spinning wrenches is one thing. But an 8 year old AMG may need major repairs, too.