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

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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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New E55 owner!!!!

Hey guys just bought a 06 E55 a few months back and absolutely love it!!! Been viewing the forum here and have already got some usefull tips...Done a few things already such as new plugs and plug wires valve cover gaskets and my favorite gloss black powdercoated oem wheels....
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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Sweet!!!! welcome to the crew and i c your from illinois you need to come out to our next meet. Were u from? and put up some better pictures the one u posted is kinda small.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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Thanks....i posted another pic should be bigger...was having problems with the other one for some reason.....I would love to come the the next meet just let me know when and where...Im from central IL
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Grats!! And yes black ftw! I just got mine a few weeks ago. Are you going to black out the grill? I like those rims! Does the powderCoat last long?
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Thx! I do have a gloss black oem replacement grille on its way. I will post some pics when i get it put on. The powdercoating should last a long time and be better than paint plus its very reasonably priced.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Congrat ! nice clean E55 you got there ! Sure this forum has provide many advises and tips. Enjoy your ride you will LOVE it !
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Congrats with the beast !!

Now that you got the key to open the beasts cage you will only enjoy

welcome the this great forum

Mine is a white one
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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congrats on the beast and good luck trying to stay away from mods :/ lol
she looks clean, how many miles?
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thx!! just turned over 100k but looks like its got 20k on it. I work for a dealership so i was fortunate enough to have first dibs on it when it came in!!!
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