The996

Gents,

First time poster, long time lurker. Have been struggling to find a low mileage E55 05-06 in the US. In So Cal, the selection is weak, only a couple available, which are either high mileage, or black, or both.

Given my frustration, was thinking of looking into a E63 with a bit more mileage on it. By this, I mean a 07, around 60K miles, wouldn't want anything higher than that.

What do you guys think? I'd rather wait it out for a 40-50K E55 and save $10k, but it's like finding a needle.

Cylinder Head

iTrader: (1)

Wisest thing would be to wait for your ideal car. I bought my car from a stealer in Marin County and I lived in NJ at the time.

AMG E Power

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...28413639&Log=0
This is a great car offer 33-35,000 if it's still available

The996

Found this under 22K mile E55 for under 30K, but upon checking the records, had 24 service records, with only 1 owner.

Seems crazy, so upon asking, he told me the fuel system can't handle the Las Vegas heat and "seals popped" and he replaced it. And of course, he found that out when the car smelled like gas inside after filling it up. I'm really worried about that fuel/tank issue, so might have to move on

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...28690767&Log=0

WPOZZZ

That's a really good price for that car!

efiftyfizzle

The fuel system thing is inevitable on these cars... Doesn't matter what year / mileage you buy the car with... it'll come up some day.

WPOZZZ

Exactly! My car is on its 3rd set of fuel pumps (original, 08 recall, '12 replacement).

stockC43

You will have more problems with a 07 e63 than a higher mileage e55. You never want a first year anything. Just search e63 head bolts, camshafts, 722.9 valve body's etc. the problems a 63 engine will have will be very costly FYI. Also a car with a lot of service records is actually a good thing. It means the customer was very picky about his car and wanted every thing perfect

efiftyfizzle

Yeah, tell me about it... Mine got to the point where the car left my stranded because the fuel leak shorted the harness going into the pump. It couldn't have hit me at a better time... within the first month of ownership.

VegasHruby

I could go look at the car in vegas possibly.

The996

Appreciate all the feedback. Good to know that I'll have to just accept the fuel issues.

newlyAMG

had no problems with my 07 e63 so far, got it with 61xxx, carmax extended warranty 6yrs/till 125,000, had the intake manifold gasket leak issue fixed under warranty, nothing else so far, got it for $33,900 then ~$2,200 for the warranty

2EASy

Sounds familiar, did you pick it up this way by any chance?

newlyAMG

i see you're in fairfax. I had it transferred i think from Dulles. haha don't tell me any bad stories!

2EASy

Nope, nothing to report. There was a white E63 with that mileage and price at Pohanka Acura. Enjoy the ride.

newlyAMG

ah, mine's silver, came from Carmax

WPOZZZ

Had the burnt harness a few months ago. Nowdays, I rarely drive the car.

alextaylor29

I got my E55 at Carmax for a smoking deal! 23K miles, 1 owner in Florida for $30K. Got their extended warranty (CNA) for $2K and the dealer has already covered $20K in service repairs. (all regular/normal stuff, while keeping my mods, between us).

I will only buy my MB from CarMax now so I can get their extended warranties. Next time I'll go 6 years 125K miles. I plan on getting an S65 or CL65 from CarMax next just so I can get the warranty. It cannot be beat anywhere, and CNA is only offered through dealers.

It's one of these, "Secret sauces" to buying an AMG. CarMax + CNA Warranty FTW!

Alex

BlueML99

Alextaylor tell me more about carmax and their cna warranty. Newly amg they only charged you 2200 for a 6 yr warranty? Do the delears always respect carmax warranties? I have heard horror stories about other warranty companies that refuse to honor certain repairs.
I was just about to buy a 2007 E63 for $30K w/ 77K miles through a Benz stealership but backed out because it $555 a month @ 6.5 interest rate w/ $4000 down. I thought the interest rate was too high for my credit score over 760 and then I would have had to add another $750 for shipping probably making it close to $600 monthly. I wouldnt want a car w/ such high mileage and if I did get a car w/ this type of mileage warranty it a must.

newlyAMG

there's risk of things not being covered applies to any warranty i guess, mainly just making sure YOU as the owner understand what is covered. The other risk, which you can't control, is the legitimacy of the company itself, as THEY are who backs the guarantee. Bankruptcy = no more company = nobody to pay warranty claim. I was comfortable with the sheer size of CNA and, though they are not directly owned by Carmax, people think of it that way, so you essentially have Carmax pushing to have things run smoothly so they don't look bad as well, makes sense to me.

And the warranty is for up to 6yrs, or up to 125,000 miles (car came with 61,000), whichever comes first, so essentially I got a 6yr/64k warranty on my '07. and its an EXCLUSIVE warranty, so instead of a long list of things covered where plenty could be left out, its a short list (scheduled maintenance, consumables (brakes, wipers, belts, tires, etc.)) or what isn't covered, and everything else IS.

emncfi

So, I will add to this, since in the E55/63 search I am in the same boat as you, would say a 2008 or 2009 E63 have less of a chance of the valve thing mentioned in post #8 in this thread, or is it a possibility in all of the E63's?

BlueML99

Thanks for the response newlyAMG. How long ago did you buy you car? Have you ever heard of them not covering any repairs as the prices for parts and labor can add up on these cars? I guess carmax and their warranty is the way to go for these type of cars. $2300 is very cheap for a 6 year 125K warranty. The prices of montly payments and regular maintenence is expenisve enough. Couldn't imagine paying for an unexpected major repair. @AlexTaylor how do you get away w/ not having ur warranty voided w/ aftermarket parts?

WPOZZZ

What about a CL55? http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/3275963482.html