xlr8tin

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...nd-event-check

I can get this tuned from Veloce Performance for just under $23K. Mechanically I'm told it's great. New front struts, new rear brakes, front brakes are at 85%, new tires, two tone leather, and vented seats.

But as you can see in the pictures that there are issues with the front and rear bumpers. The front is missing a small piece and the mess up front is pushed in (granted that might not be a hard fix) but these other thing worry me a little since I want it 100% and not sure what I'd need to fix them or how much.

So my questions are, for this price would it be worth it for the condition it's in? Mind you this is with the tune included..Other then cosmetic issues, I think it looks amazing, but always like to hear others thoughts


Thanks
Gregg

theunderlord

has it been on the east coast it's whole life?

grantwoodtx

Looks like it's lived a hard life! RUN AWAY!

Toadster

I'd say do it, if it has what you like - you can do an E63 front end conversion if the bumper is goofy great price AND tuned!

bnzuovr

I would personally pass on it, paint looks really dull and you can tell the car was not keeped up very well im sure who ever had it or the deal fixed what ever they could that would boost the price up a bit. Just my .02. Goold luck with your search.

RedBullJnky

Pass on it and let Trollster buy it.

Toadster

I don't need a second E55

xlr8tin

How much does the E63 conversion usually cost nowadays?

Well I trust Dino for saying its a good car for the price. I work with his step daughter(small world!)

I'm not thrilled with it being in the north east it's whole life, but my first E55 was from NY also...

I'm torn at the moment. I need to get more info on it then from what I've gotten. I'm limited in my options since I still have my E55 so I need to go through a dealer

desired_speeds

$23k?? no way, offer $18k and walk away if they don't take it. That thing has been on ebay for a long time.

theunderlord

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...on-thread.html

good info in there.

isellbenz

PAINT ON THE CAR IS TRASHED! Unsalvagable! YIKES!! Riddin' HARD and put up WET on the daily!

emoving

Pass

Shadow5501

I agree with the previous poster, it's an $18K car. Paint looks awful - run through a commercial car wash all it's life and never waxed or detailed. Actually, I'm not even sure it's worth 18 given the body damage.

Nexen tires aren't worth having, even if they are brand new.

Forget the tune and go for something in better condition and/or lower miles. It'll be a better car.

xlr8tin

The tune is coming with any car I get from Dino. So I need a car in my price with the options I want. So far this one comes the closest. Mechanically I need the car to be sound.

How does this one not meet that?

grantwoodtx

Don't ever buy the car thinking it's an 18k and you're getting a deal. Repairs will happen and they WON'T be cheap.

Bottom line if you're budget is tight run from this car! If they've trashed the outside like this can can fix small things, get a detail for eBay, I guarantee the rest is not good either!

Shifter

He states loaded with every option?? Clearly he does not know the E55 very well, which kind of would scare me to begin with.

xlr8tin

I will consider all feedback and thank you all so far for your input. Keep it coming.

xlr8tin

Right now its easier to get it tuned already as opposed to asking for it later from my wife. ;-) plus i have to trade in my car so right now its easier to get it done for me. Im not stuck on the car, just the service being offered

CharlyE500

+1 the owner surely didn't taken well care. Poor paint condition, what make you think mechanically will be good ? I would never let my car be in that condition.

CharlyE500

Did you got your W210 not long ago right ?

xlr8tin

I've had this particular one for over a year and its my second one. Totaling almost 4years. I've never had a car that long.

I'm ready for the kompressor;-)

moosejaw

Sounds like your taking all opinions here with a grain of salt and will buy this car regardless
Never a good idea to buy a expensive car like this under duress/pressure from elsewhere

JoelE55

Keep on searching, you'll find one better!!

xlr8tin

What? Have I gone and bought the car? Then how am I taking everyone opinions for granted? I'm not under pressure I'll buy what I want when I want...as far as it being expensive, this isn't my first rodeo...Now buyiny an S-class is expensive. Now if you would like to say something about the car please do...NOT my decision making. I don't like people making me feel like a child. I'm NOT!

On to other things....thanks again guys for everyone else's input. So, am I to believe now that even though there are service records that it doesn't matter, and that it's a piece of crap because of the paint?

And no, I'm not set on it. I'd rather have a 2006 with 15K miles, but that's not gonna happen for $25K...

I guess I could look around to see how much tunes are from ppl like Kleemann, but I'm isolated here in Oregon.

CharlyE500

I recommend you search more you will find better one.