ocapella

Hey guys I'm new to the forum and am looking to pick up a E55 very soon. I've looked around a little bit on Autotrader/classified section but couldn't seriously start searching until my truck sold (2 weeks ago). So I've only been looking for 2-3 weeks now and I'm supposed to go look at a car this weekend. Link:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

For options it has distronic, nav, Bi-Xenon Headlights, tire pressure monitoring, sunshades and that's about it. Only aftermarket mods are Eurocharged throttle body/intake, intercooler pump and a tune.

I've talked to the owner several times and he is obviously very meticulous the car looks to be in excellent shape. My only reservations are that I really wanted Gray and was looking for a car with pano/active seats. I'm kind of worried that I'm rushing just because I'm anxious to get into one of these cars. I did that with my first Supra and ended up regretting it (sold it for a loss after 5 months).

Just trying to get your thoughts, is this a good deal?...did anyone else settle when they bought their car? (i.e. picked up a certain color and regretted it later).

Appreciate any feedback...

JoelE55

So what wrong with this car? It has 16k miles..WTH! Take it for a spin and then decide.. I'm sure you'll enjoy more than your supra (I used to have a supra also). Never regret with AMG at all!!

mertd93

From the pictures on the link this car has no distronic and no xenon lights, otherwise clean car.

AKnight55

Honestly, I would be worried about that car sitting too much.. I feel much better when I get to drive my car each day and not let it sit.

EdoubleNickel

Life is all about compromise. Will you find a car with all the options you want and Low miles... i doubt it.

theunderlord

whoa low miles...

I'd say the guys an enthusiast (vanity plate E55 AMG) who has another car for a daily driver.

Call the guy up, see what he knows.

ocapella

Thanks guys I appreciate the quick feedback.

Joel do you miss the Supra? Heh I have an Odyssey as well...looks like we have similar taste.

Merd93 are you positive? The owner said it has adaptive cruise control. Obviously it doesn't have parktronic but how can you tell that it doesn't have distronic?

Thanks

emoving

Theres probally a story why it has been for sale for ever and has over 1700 hits. Something is deff. wrong. I think its some sort of scam in the making. Let us know how it all turns out!

I would also be very worried about a guy that says he has adaptive cruise (distronic) that clearly does not from the pictures of the grill.

JoelE55

I had a 97 Supra twin turbo..It was a fun ride, but I have enjoy E55 much more. I don't have the supra any more (sold it 2001). I only get to drive E55 on weekend. Wifey had all the fun I'm stuck on tour bus for now!! But looking to get 08 E63 soon..

Ryououki

The grill is missing the protective shield in the middle. Also, there would be a control wheel to the left of the shifter knob base to control the distance of the distronic.

I have attached the datasheet of the car from Mercedes for you. It only has a couple options. Price is too high considering what it has even though it is low miles.

benjamin4000

Agreed on the price comment here. I would think you could negotiate several thousand lower for this car. That being said on the surface it appears like a great find.

CharlyE500

+1 i rather pick up 40K miles than 16K miles without options. No keyles go, no parking sensor, no pano....... and better check if its roll back. 16k since 2004 kinda strange.

ocapella

Ryououki, thanks for the build sheet I really appreciate it. Thanks to everyone else for the advice, I'm going to pass on this one...the search continues.