Looking at a 2004 E55. What do I need to look for?
05-19-2015, 04:22 PM
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Looking at a 2004 E55. What do I need to look for?
Hey guys,
Stepping up from the C32 to an E55. I have found one that has caught my eye. It is a 2004. Just under 100k miles and it looks pretty clean from what I have seen in the pictures.
I know that the W211 has the issues with the airmatic suspension. Car has been lowered and there is a suspension warning on the dash which I believe it is that but it could be more involved.
I know that they also have the SBC pump issues. Is there any way to test this or is it pretty much it fails when it fails part?
I have seen the issue with the fuel leak as well and the fuel pump connector melting.
What other things should i look for? I am familiar with the SC setup and listening for odd noises there with owning the C32 for years.
I am going to try and inspect the car ( listen to it, drive it etc) in a few days so I want to get a list of things to look for and check on since I am not as familiar with the W211 as I was the W203.
Thanks,
Andrew
Stepping up from the C32 to an E55. I have found one that has caught my eye. It is a 2004. Just under 100k miles and it looks pretty clean from what I have seen in the pictures.
I know that the W211 has the issues with the airmatic suspension. Car has been lowered and there is a suspension warning on the dash which I believe it is that but it could be more involved.
I know that they also have the SBC pump issues. Is there any way to test this or is it pretty much it fails when it fails part?
I have seen the issue with the fuel leak as well and the fuel pump connector melting.
What other things should i look for? I am familiar with the SC setup and listening for odd noises there with owning the C32 for years.
I am going to try and inspect the car ( listen to it, drive it etc) in a few days so I want to get a list of things to look for and check on since I am not as familiar with the W211 as I was the W203.
Thanks,
Andrew
05-19-2015, 04:32 PM
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bone stock E55 AMG
airmatic - put coilovers...
sbc - if it fails, it fails...
fuel leak - covered by 15yr warranty...
check for leaks/cracks and make sure all electronics work...
sbc - if it fails, it fails...
fuel leak - covered by 15yr warranty...
check for leaks/cracks and make sure all electronics work...
05-19-2015, 04:36 PM
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MJ50, thank you!
I have already looked at coil overs and have a set I am looking at buying if I do get this E55.
The SBC was something that I figured was that way. That's good to know about the fuel leak and it being covered.
I will be very thorough in my inspection.
Andrew
I have already looked at coil overs and have a set I am looking at buying if I do get this E55.
The SBC was something that I figured was that way. That's good to know about the fuel leak and it being covered.
I will be very thorough in my inspection.
Andrew
05-19-2015, 05:59 PM
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well to put in perspective as far as value I'm buying a fully loaded 2004 tectite e55 with everything except pano for 11800, one owner and always serviced at a mercedes dealer
05-19-2015, 09:05 PM
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05-19-2015, 10:52 PM
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with a star tool you can see how close the SBC is to the end of its service life. Part is $900 when it needs replaced.
05-20-2015, 01:45 AM
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oil leak. less option is always good .. I got a loaded one and always fixing ****. pano roof makes noises.
I would get one with less miles tho .. so many things break on these..btw sbc has a 10 yr warranty so if 06 still got 1 yr left.
don't forget cls55 is always nice too.
I would get one with less miles tho .. so many things break on these..btw sbc has a 10 yr warranty so if 06 still got 1 yr left.
don't forget cls55 is always nice too.
05-22-2015, 01:24 PM
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The one I was looking at got sold. I couldnt get the guy to contact me back about a time that worked for him for me to drive down and see it.
So the search continues. Looking at one on ebay right now that is low mileage. If I dont get this one I will hold off on the search for a few weeks while I relocate for work. Been in Texas for a work project and just got informed I am needed in Pennsylvania for the remainder of the year. Who knows, might find one up there.
I greatly appreciate all the input guys!
Andrew
So the search continues. Looking at one on ebay right now that is low mileage. If I dont get this one I will hold off on the search for a few weeks while I relocate for work. Been in Texas for a work project and just got informed I am needed in Pennsylvania for the remainder of the year. Who knows, might find one up there.
I greatly appreciate all the input guys!
Andrew
