T or F: MB mechanic told me that an E55 pretty much has a bullt proof drivetrain?
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T or F: MB mechanic told me that an E55 pretty much has a bullt proof drivetrain?
Just bought an 03 E55. Overall very clean and maintained. Has 130k. Had it inspected at a MB Dealer and everything looks good on it. Asked him about the little shake at idle and he said that all E55's do that and he also said aside from the air suspension these cars dont really have major issues and that the transmission's are one of MB best. How true is all that?
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Depend, you may get away with a .22, but a .45 may put a hole thru the block. And let not talk about rifles 
Yeah, the engine and tranny are very solid, but all the electronics crap that come with the car make it unreliable.
Yeah, the engine and tranny are very solid, but all the electronics crap that come with the car make it unreliable.
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Yes, all the BS sucks... SBC, Air Suspension, Fuel Pumps, etc. A few of these components going bad can be as costly as an engine failure if you're not under warranty.
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Just bought an 03 E55. Overall very clean and maintained. Has 130k. Had it inspected at a MB Dealer and everything looks good on it. Asked him about the little shake at idle and he said that all E55's do that and he also said aside from the air suspension these cars dont really have major issues and that the transmission's are one of MB best. How true is all that?
I've lost track of the number of Keyless Go door handles I've purchased to replace the ones that keep failing. Valve cover leaks, rear main seal leaks, Bosch I/C pump, ball joints, tires, tires, tires, tires, tires, front battery, rear battery, defective NAV DVD unit, alternator, panoramic sunroof motor, CPS, fuel senders/fuel filter..... etc.
Fun car, but don't believe the hype that they are cheap to own.
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I hope you bought the 03' with a 130k on the clock at a decent price?
Did you get a history with the car? Maybe motor mounts are needed, or plugs and wires? You shouldn't feel a shake at idle?
Take care of her and she'll take care of you -
Good Luck with her.
Did you get a history with the car? Maybe motor mounts are needed, or plugs and wires? You shouldn't feel a shake at idle?
Take care of her and she'll take care of you -
Good Luck with her.
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Also, what's the two buttons in the arm rest? The I and the wrench?
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While it may be true that there aren't any MAJOR issues to worry about on these cars, the MINOR items can still eat you alive financially......
I've lost track of the number of Keyless Go door handles I've purchased to replace the ones that keep failing. Valve cover leaks, rear main seal leaks, Bosch I/C pump, ball joints, tires, tires, tires, tires, tires, front battery, rear battery, defective NAV DVD unit, alternator, panoramic sunroof motor, CPS, fuel senders/fuel filter..... etc.
Fun car, but don't believe the hype that they are cheap to own.
-G
I've lost track of the number of Keyless Go door handles I've purchased to replace the ones that keep failing. Valve cover leaks, rear main seal leaks, Bosch I/C pump, ball joints, tires, tires, tires, tires, tires, front battery, rear battery, defective NAV DVD unit, alternator, panoramic sunroof motor, CPS, fuel senders/fuel filter..... etc.
Fun car, but don't believe the hype that they are cheap to own.
-G
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If your cars build date is 6/03 ....then the radiator leaks into the transmission and that's another issue that can cause a real headache later on down the line research it a little you'll see what I'm talking about ...... The radiator change build date was in 9/2003....I think....
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You can just ignore the buttons unless you connect the specific cell phone telaid requires.
