SlicVic

Hello everyone,


Let me start by saying I am new to MBworld. I may be a permanent member once I make my first Mercedes purchase. I have had all the other cars in the past (Lexus, BMW etc.) I am about to by a new car (new for me) and I want the opinions of the experienced "Benz Heads" on this site.


I have two cars I am looking at and I would like your opinions on what you would buy.


2005 e55 AMG with dynamic seats, navi, etc. 70k miles for $15,500
OR
2005 e500 w/AMG sport package and dynamic seats, navi, etc. 83K miles for $12,500


A quick reason for your choice is greatly appreciated.


Thank you!

CLKCLK

Drive both, you will pick the 55

SPatykAMG

I'm not sure how this is even a question. That's a minimal price difference for a lot more car.

Primus63

+1

Yacht Master

+1

Real AMG or Fake AMG that is the question.

AKnight55

+55

ilko

+500

SlicVic

Thank you all for the input! I am driving down next week to pick the car up. I am going to go with the e55.

efiftyfizzle

That price is steal for an e55. Make sure there's nothing wrong with it.

SlicVic

I am taking it to the Mercedes dealership to have them do the inspection. I hope they find whats wrong if there are any issues. Any advice from you guys on what they or I should be looking for??

SlicVic

dchl21

search it up. and get e55.

SlicVic

Hey guys....did a car fax and found out the car was in an accident. The passenger side door had to be replaced. All the work was completed by Mercedes Benz. I am told the total cost of the repair was around $12k. I am going to take a look at the car on Friday and I am having it inspected by Mercedes Benz dealership. The inspection is going to cost me $450. Should I still consider this car if all else checks out?

Primus63

I am 100% sure that the parts an craftsmanship if it was repaired by Mercedes was top Notch. So my vote is get the car put the thing on the road, mod it an enjoy it.

blackbenzz

34 people picked the E55 and 0 picked E500 so far lol

Quicksilv3r

That E55 must be a dog for $15K.

Primus63

^ Salvage title probably.

MAN55LE

Where are you located?.... Lots of 55k cars for sale at the link here https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-vehicles-96/

patrick_y

With all do respect. This is an incomplete set of information to answer such a question.

Nobody can make an educated answer for this terrible question.

We don't know the condition difference between the two cars. The options are not fully mentioned, only with "et cetera," which is not informative.

I could make an assumption that both cars are in equal condition. But why should I assume Ceteris Paribus? But everyone knows what they say about making assumptions.

I'm on this forum to learn from others experiences and to provide my knowledge when I have something productive to give. This kind of question doesn't help me help the original poster.

Now we're finding out that the E55 seems to have suffered an accident. What else should we know before we give you our informed opinion of which car you should procure.

TheVazha

That's one very expensive door.













Are you reading in between the lines?

biggking

I sell door complete for $500. New the shell is like 1500$ TOPS.

Could care less about the thread but your CLS is freaking HAWT! oh and screw the lakers

SlicVic

I just revealed the information about the accident because I just found it out myself! Why would I hold that information back? It only hurts me in the end... As for the information I gave about the cars....it seems that 32 people felt it was enough information to give me an answer. I got what I needed. Thanks

patrick_y

Okay, if that's how you feel.

I still respectfully think it's a poor question.

And there's an obvious answer to the question. A more expensive to begin with car, same year, with less mileage for less money. Assuming ceteris paribus (or not assuming ceteris paribus, doesn't matter at this point). Who on Earth would go for the E500 over the E55 in your question? Especially in an E55 forum.

I appreciate you being cordial in the response.

moosejaw

if your worried about the maintenance on a E55 vs a E500
DONT!

A E500 will cost as much to maintain as a E55.
Any issues with the Supercharger are minor such as IC leaking or replacing a pulley.
Its the same car with nicer leather, a SC, a handbuilt motor, exhaust tips/mufflers, and a body kit

ArmoE55

Neither car.


$12K for a door...yea...right.

That car's a dog. I don't need stats other than what you've given to tell you ... don't buy the E55.

SlicVic

Patrick....you are right! Maybe I should not have posted the question in the E55 forum. I actually did not think of that. I should have posted in a more neutral forum (maybe on the front page of the MBWORLD FORUMS.) I still think the guys on this forum got it right. In hindsight.. does seem to be a ridiculous question...still glad I asked........ I am sitting at Mercedes Benz as I write this getting the E55 checked out! Its costing me $450 bucks for them to complete the pre purchase inspection. Gonna take about 3 hours.