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If you look at the comments, not too many people are into buying a used E55.

 

I guess your car never broke down, repair bills for these cars cost sometimes half of what these cars worth right now, airmatic transmission repair just for an example, fuel units replacement

 

So far no... However, it has to be a calculated cost of ownership. I think the E55 is a good choice compared to other AMGs in terms of maintenance cost and reliability.

 

Some people dislike the E55 because of its softer suspension, less direct steering.

However, if you want an affordable 'depreciated' super-sedan, M5's and RS6's usually tend to cost even more to maintain. - If you dislike the E55 because of its cost to run & fix, don't buy a high end European vehicle.

 

First off....Jalopnik users tend to salivate over a brown Miata wagon, if one ever existed.

Besides that, the cost of ownership tends to turn people off.

Find the same story on FB to see some guy claiming the E55 has supercharger problems left and right.

 

The comments just go to show that the normal person these days doesn't think. They just spout out what someone said in a blog and think thats the truth.

Maintenance: There are a lot of 100k cars now that still are in style and have hit the 20-40k price point and are relatively easy to acquire for most people. However, the same person who stretches their limit to purchase the car is the same person who cannot afford the maintenance. You are purchasing the maintenance of a 100k plus car also. Thats what people don't get. You may be able to afford the 100k car, but can you afford the repairs to go along with that. More often than not, NO. Plus most of the younger people in this world today, have no technical clue to repair anything, they are too busy posting something up on their wall complaining about the repair.


How many time have you heard someone say the MB Dealer 225 oil change is such a rip off and ridiculous. Then that same person goes and spends on their Ford or Chevy 45$ every 3k miles, so 5 times a year. $225 was spent their too. The same, wow now thats not a surprise is it. Then if MB has a deal (I paid 120 for oil two months ago) you are actually cheaper. That just goes to show people don't think.

Read the last post on that jaloponik comments. Guy says he would NEVER by the E55, horrible car. Says he owned a something 740li and it nearly broke him with repairs. Again he said never to by a E55. REALLY dude, its not even the same brand let alone the same car or even type of class. People are idiots, now don't quote me on that when I run for Pres. NO more Caddilacs for me, The whole fleet will be AMG S class, but gotta keep black suburbans around, they do fit the bill.

 

I have to say the only true downside most AMG owners would agree with me on is having to deal with the dealership with certain repairs/issues. To me that is the only real downside of MB ownership. They are heartless and don't mind gouging your eyes out on easy fixes and maintenance.

These cars are expensive when they break. I feel bad for the young guys who buy one thinking that just because they can afford it, all will be well. Dealerships prey on these ignorant folk.

The funny thing about the guy with the 740 mentioned above is five minutes worth of research will reveal this as a car one should NEVER buy, similar to any of the S classes from the late 90's.

 

It's very simple really - maintenance costs don't depreciate. Nuff said.

 

I have my E55 for almost 6 years... I spent less than $3K in repair and maintenance. If people really think M5 or RS6 more reliable than e55 then big mistake. Every car has their own problems but for $20K you can get a good E55 with 500Hp is a freaking deal. Just have $5K ready when anything goes wrong.

 

for any high end cars... repairs will be $$$ compared to corolla...
MBs are much more reliable than bimmers and other euro makes...
bmw salesman once told me he doesn't drive bmw that is out of warranty... enuf said...

 

All posts above have their points and are correct!!!! However what typically happens is the people who want to pay that amount don't want to have maintenance for the next three years. Just oil. Three under twenty people I know can care less about cars to the point two of them have not even washed their car for over a year. They drive them till something goes wrong the. Just trade them in. Seems typical of younger generations

 

you know what... im acutally happy that people don't want to buy them

 

So true

 

true... and those ppl should just lease their cars...

 

Brown Miata Wagon's--- Now those are Rare

 

on point

 

 

I can do all the labor myself. This is why I am going to buy one very soon. Maybe even tomorrow.

I've also owned an old Porsche, so I know the replacement cost of old cars.... They are that of new cars...

Just the way it is and always will be.

 

My .02,

I have family tech's in MB dealerships, I save some but not what you would think. Parts cost what they cost, these forums save you too, plus being handy yourself is cheap.

Pay to play sounds about right...learning IS fun!!!

 

When i bought mine i was between two vehicles, a low mileage e55 or a Pontiac G8 GXP. Very different cars, but performance wise very similar. The GXPs are rare to find, and probabely would cost less in the long run to maintain, but I couldnt find one to buy. At the end of the day, I love the AMG, but if a GXP popped up near me, i might make the change in a few years.

 

Here is what I have found out about ownership of a MB. DIY or family friend tech who can do the work is a huge plus. Part finding can be done at a substantial savings (i.e..... front rotors on E63). Both of these combined truly bring the cost to lower and that makes it really not bad.

Problem is..... people see you replacing or repairing the vehicle parts, when they are driving the 20-30k new corolla (yes a new corolla is over 20k) and then say what a piece of junk, why would you even own one, too expensive, why do you HAVE TO HAVE A MB, why can't you drive a normal car. These are all things that have been said to me personally within the past year. What I find in that those are typically people who just want a car to go from A to B and have no care for enjoyment. They think we buy them just to get looks and for people to think we are rich. When I say I enjoy the 500hp and love to just drive the car, they say "where in the world could you even use that kind of power". I just stop and don't explain and say you wouldn't understand. Most people transpose the high hp into speed. i.e....... 500hp, where can you go that fast!!! I just enjoy what I like and have started to ignore the morons. In my line of work, honestly I get, he must be dealing drugs to afford that. That pisses me off more than anything. How many drug dealers drive Higher end MB, Maseratis, Bentleys etc... Very few if any, they mostly drive junk, or Escalades, Tahoes, or 20 year old S or 7 series. Now I am just ranting, Problem is in todays times, people see that and have no idea its a 20-30k car and thin automatically you paid 100k. Then since they chose to have 3 kids, wife not working, and in debt up to their ears, and oh have a $450 monthly Dodge Caliber payment, that you (single no kids) must be up to something to afford what you have. Again, most people are morons.

Have a great night, I feel better.

 

^^^^LOL^^^^^^^^ I almost completely agree. exactly.. It's a passion. A love for performance.

It was Waaaaaay worse when I owned my NSX. Drove the living **** out of it. I bought it with 68K miles on it. - excellently priced at $32K in 1998. Try and find ANY with that mileage now for anything near that... not going to happen. (sorry, still blows my mind) I put 100K miles on it. I killed it, and have absolutely no regrets. It wasn't because people liked the looks. It was because I... I LOVED the looks and the performance.

This car is very much the same thing but for older man reasons instead of younger man reasons.

 

I usually get the "that's an old man car" line lmao... Until i drop into 3rd at 60mph and throw them back into their damn seats!!!

 

Why do some people hate on the E55?

Simple. Because it's the internet, and the world is fortified with people that think negatively about anything that is either different than what they have, or is something they can't afford in one way or another. Basically, they're haters and the 'net unfortunately gives them a voice.

 

Honestly, i find the maintenance on MBs to be very reasonable. Thats things like oil, filters, brake fluid, plugs, etc. Parts are very easy to acquire at good prices and I could teach my 65 year old mother to do the service.

What annoys me is the failure of parts that shouldn't fail as quickly or frequently as they do. Motor mounts (more understandable on high hp cars), fuel pumps, some interior trim, suspension components, etc. This is bread and butter stuff and MB should have better longevity here. Clearly, longevity is not prioritized before a smooth quiet but responsive ride, but its not THAT much smoother, quieter, or responsive than other cars with less needy replacement schedules.

Buying the car and complaining about $100 for oil changes= stupid

Buying a car with 55k miles and complaining about $600 fuel pump failure= not so stupid