How easy is the W211 E55 to wrench on?
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From: Nevada
2014 E63S, 2018 GLC 300
How easy is the W211 E55 to wrench on?
I am looking for a fun 4 door as a daily driver that I will over time improve/modify. I have always worked on my own cars aside from tuning/dyno work so I am not green by any means.
My question for those who do their own work, how friendly is the W211 E55 to work on?
Thanks!
My question for those who do their own work, how friendly is the W211 E55 to work on?
Thanks!
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From: JHB, South Africa
03 E55 AMG
They are pretty straight forward even with a limited toolbox and a few jack stands. The information on this forum and DIY video's are of huge help and I often find myself running back inside the house to see the next step on my pc of whatever job I am tackling on my car. Most of the common issues have DIY fixes which also help me to 'bond' with my car.
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2006 E55
Depends on what needs fixing and tools/equipment you own.
I do 90% of the maintenance items myself since I have the tools and room in the garage. I am going to attempt the split cooling kit mod once the weather warms up a bit.
Having said that, I probably wouldn't do the motor/tranny mounts myself along with most suspension components on these things- because it'd either take me too damn long and I'd run out of patience, so just don't have the long downtime to be wrenching.
The BMWs I've owned previously were much harder to work on than the AMG has been so far.
I do 90% of the maintenance items myself since I have the tools and room in the garage. I am going to attempt the split cooling kit mod once the weather warms up a bit.
Having said that, I probably wouldn't do the motor/tranny mounts myself along with most suspension components on these things- because it'd either take me too damn long and I'd run out of patience, so just don't have the long downtime to be wrenching.
The BMWs I've owned previously were much harder to work on than the AMG has been so far.
