211E55 at my dealer in Houston...
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2009 C63 AMG
211E55 at my dealer in Houston...
They finally have a "used" E55 on their used car lot. Silver, first one I've seen in silver. The two previous ones I have seen delivered there were black and white. Silver, although common, is striking in the Houston sun. It made my decision easier, no pewter for me, silver it is!
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Woo hoo!! Congrats!!
Personally, silver has been the only color in my vocabulary for every car I've bought 'new':o Used....well, I wasn't too lucky with selecting my choice of color with them
Good luck!
Personally, silver has been the only color in my vocabulary for every car I've bought 'new':o Used....well, I wasn't too lucky with selecting my choice of color with themGood luck!
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Let me guess, MB Greenway, right? What's the markup on the 'used' car??? IMO that type of BS is why I'll never buy a car from them. Last time I was on the lot I saw an S55 on the new side with a sticker of $117k. Then I saw two on the used side with identical equipment and stickers of $154k!!! 
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Norb, I agree, the Silver/charcoal is a very nice combo for this car.
Kaneman, LOL---after reading Norb's post I was thinking exactly what you wrote. FYI---they had a black E55 that was 10K over sticker a few weeks ago---it sold in days. I don't play that game---but there always seems to be someone who is willing to pay. I guess it is what the market will bear.
Kaneman, LOL---after reading Norb's post I was thinking exactly what you wrote. FYI---they had a black E55 that was 10K over sticker a few weeks ago---it sold in days. I don't play that game---but there always seems to be someone who is willing to pay. I guess it is what the market will bear.
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True... and the E55 is probably the only Benz that's in tight enough supply to command any sort of premium whatsoever. In this market, I doubt very many people are willing to pay a premium at all and the ones who will are either lazy or VERY impatient. I think the number of S55's, S600s, G55s and indeed just about everything AMG save the C32 sitting on their lot says that very well.
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JLBMERC, just noticed that you went from an '02 M5 to the E55. I'm very curious to hear what you think of the E55 in comparison to the M5? I haven't had an M5 for a while now, but one of the things I really miss is the 6 speed and the awesome powerplant... the sound of that V8 winding up to the redline was just INCREDIBLE. I don't miss the paperweight clutch however... BMW really should've put something stronger in!
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Yes its at Greenway, on the pedestal as well! I see it everyday I go to work. I can't wait to get mine. Silver is awesome! I didn't see a sticker on it but I bet its got a pretty good premium. I've bought 2 cars from them and they have changed since AutoNation has bought them. I liked it better when they were independent.
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Kaneman,
Yes, I sold the M5 and I miss it too. It was great---I had a few mods on it and I really enjoyed the 6 spd, how easy it was to toss around and the exhaust sound----Supersprint mufflers and resonator replacement pipes. Also, I could get Dinan work done at the dealer--the E55 dealer won't perform any mods--not even muffler changes.
Nevertheless, I had the E55 on order for sometime and after reading about it---I knew it was the one I wanted to keep; it was an attractive car, a new body style, it had untouchable acceleration(can't go fast any easier), was great on the highway-(comfortable and stealthy). Now, if I want to play with a 6 speed and have aggressive fun in curves--I take out the Porsche.
BTW, I pick my car up tomorrow from Memorial One here in town--the RENNtech mods should be complete. Can't wait!
Lastly, I have to admit that I remain an M5 fan--- I have a deposit on the E60 M5.
Yes, I sold the M5 and I miss it too. It was great---I had a few mods on it and I really enjoyed the 6 spd, how easy it was to toss around and the exhaust sound----Supersprint mufflers and resonator replacement pipes. Also, I could get Dinan work done at the dealer--the E55 dealer won't perform any mods--not even muffler changes.
Nevertheless, I had the E55 on order for sometime and after reading about it---I knew it was the one I wanted to keep; it was an attractive car, a new body style, it had untouchable acceleration(can't go fast any easier), was great on the highway-(comfortable and stealthy). Now, if I want to play with a 6 speed and have aggressive fun in curves--I take out the Porsche.
BTW, I pick my car up tomorrow from Memorial One here in town--the RENNtech mods should be complete. Can't wait!
Lastly, I have to admit that I remain an M5 fan--- I have a deposit on the E60 M5.
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I just went by MB Greenway and now they have 2 '03 E55's, including a tectite one behind the Bentley on the front pedestal to go with the silver one. I stopped yesterday and looked at it.. It looks pretty loaded with Pano, key-less, drive dynamic seats, etc. I am going to try to give it a test drive.
