W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 10:23 PM
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contemplating selling my E55

yes, I know... I love this car, but it's feeling like it's time to move to something different...

as a DD it's been fun...

91k miles, so I've put about 34k on it - still a year left on warranty and the warranty is good till 118k miles
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Usually when someone is in your position with that thought frame, they have already started disconnecting from the platform..
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 10:48 PM
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Usually when someone is in your position with that thought frame, they have already started disconnecting from the platform..
yup, I mean - I love the power, and it's been maintained really well considering it's a full coverage warranty... I'm not sure if practicality is the word I'm after for, but it's definitely going to be tough to replace it...

I've had about 5 friends buy MB just from one ride in my car...
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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figure ~$19k with warranty -
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 11:12 PM
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That's the bigger question, what's next after letting it go unless walking away or taking a break from the scene with a Prius
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RikTT
That's the bigger question, what's next after letting it go unless walking away or taking a break from the scene with a Prius
oddly enough, I'm looking at V6 Ecoboost models...
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 04:27 AM
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oddly enough, I'm looking at V6 Ecoboost models...
F150?
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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Where are you located and shoot me over a description/ options.... I'm in the market and a warranty sounds even better.
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 09:53 AM
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F150?
LOL you and your trucks

actually looking at the Flex Ecoboost...
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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LOL I ain't gone yet!
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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LOL I ain't gone yet!
It'll be hard letting the E go. They are a PITA but well worth it when working. I love mine.
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000UZJ
It'll be hard letting the E go. They are a PITA but well worth it when working. I love mine.
you're 100% right... I love the creature comforts of this car, it's a luxo-barge with a rocket engine

I seriously don't know what could possibly replace a car with 480RWHP other than another one

maybe when the MY14 come down a bit in a few years
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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forget the flex, that thing is an ugly tug boat. Terrible fuel economy for a v6. Every other ford suv/crossover looks better in my opinion.


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i'm in the same boat - bought a GL350 but hate to let mine go. Only good thing is that I know whoever gets the car will love it as much as i have - and all things could go wrong have been fixed prior to new owner -

and the FLEX? really? you will hate it within a week compared to the MB - keep it in the MB family at least

luckily i still have the 63 wagon to put that grin on my face
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikeki7
forget the flex, that thing is an ugly tug boat. Terrible fuel economy for a v6. Every other ford suv/crossover looks better in my opinion.
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and the FLEX? really? you will hate it within a week compared to the MB - keep it in the MB family at least
LOL I know - my wife thinks i'm nuts as well...

with a quick tune package, they're running low 13s/high-12s - in a boxy wagon

I've checked Fuelly for MPG ratings and they're averaging 17-19mpg around town
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 08:40 PM
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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Has anyone met toadster? Maybe he never actually got one, and he's getting out before we identify him as a fraud? I mean that's my only suggestion on moving from a 55 to Ford Flex
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 55fanatic
Has anyone met toadster? Maybe he never actually got one, and he's getting out before we identify him as a fraud? I mean that's my only suggestion on moving from a 55 to Ford Flex
I guess this is what happens when old people stop take their crazy pills
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Old Jan 5, 2015 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 55fanatic
Has anyone met toadster? Maybe he never actually got one, and he's getting out before we identify him as a fraud? I mean that's my only suggestion on moving from a 55 to Ford Flex
lots of CA folks have met me, maybe I am crazy...

then again, maybe I'm just looking to replace my '01 Denali
but probably sell the 55 within the year...
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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How much are you looking to sell it for?
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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When I see a dude in a F150 now I say to myself..."hey look! A V6 pickup and a little man inside"
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 12:45 PM
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How much are you looking to sell it for?
I think $19k is reasonable with the mods and mileage
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