Who is daily driving their w211 E55 in 2017?
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Hi All,
I've been lurking here for years, but just registered as I'm just about to buy an 05 E55. I won't be daily driving it, it will probably see about 50% of my daily driving duties.
I'm interested to know how many enthusiasts here are using these cars as daily drivers, or just as weekend cars?
Ben.
I've been lurking here for years, but just registered as I'm just about to buy an 05 E55. I won't be daily driving it, it will probably see about 50% of my daily driving duties.
I'm interested to know how many enthusiasts here are using these cars as daily drivers, or just as weekend cars?
Ben.
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There are different colors, I think this black one might be yours, email them your vin to make sure before buying. About $177 each. The buttons on the handle typically go bad. If it doesn't lock or open, then it's possible it's an antenna or something else, but if one works and the other doesn't, it's probably the handle.
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
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Purchased mine from the 2nd owner (who had it for only 2 months) in July of 2014 with 80,000mi. As of this morning, comfortably at 121,500mi, with a daily round-trip commute of 110mi in the lovely state of New Jersey.
I've been diligent with my maintenance before going crazy with mods. It is a fantastic daily driver, an even better highway cruiser. Gas mileage aside, I thought I would miss my manual, Stage 3 B5 S4, but I really don't. My only regret is not going harder for an estate, baby #1 is on the way and the lack of folding rear seats is my only qualm. Time for a roof-rack and box.
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I've been diligent with my maintenance before going crazy with mods. It is a fantastic daily driver, an even better highway cruiser. Gas mileage aside, I thought I would miss my manual, Stage 3 B5 S4, but I really don't. My only regret is not going harder for an estate, baby #1 is on the way and the lack of folding rear seats is my only qualm. Time for a roof-rack and box.
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I'm in Canada and drive my 05 E55 daily.. expensive car to maintain off warranty but i love it.. i'm at 195,000 km and she still runs great. I wont say i haven't spent some money on it though. watch for problems with the AIRmatic shocks and the fuel pump/sending units. mine also have the notorious SC chirp, but i'm told they all have it.
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
I DD mine about 50% of the time. I usually don't drive it to work (1.3 miles from my house) but almost always take it when I'm going somewhere more than a few miles away and don't need the extra space of my SUV.
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I daily drove my 63 for the past 3 years. She was great, but not the most practical with New York traffic and potholes. She is my weekend warrior now.
My new DD is 4.3 seconds from 0-parking
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Fila0220 your picture had me confused until I realized it was upside down LOL. It is, isn't it?
Well done on the video too.
Well done on the video too.
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Purchased mine from the 2nd owner (who had it for only 2 months) in July of 2014 with 80,000mi. As of this morning, comfortably at 121,500mi, with a daily round-trip commute of 110mi in the lovely state of New Jersey.
I've been diligent with my maintenance before going crazy with mods. It is a fantastic daily driver, an even better highway cruiser. Gas mileage aside, I thought I would miss my manual, Stage 3 B5 S4, but I really don't. My only regret is not going harder for an estate, baby #1 is on the way and the lack of folding rear seats is my only qualm. Time for a roof-rack and box.
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I've been diligent with my maintenance before going crazy with mods. It is a fantastic daily driver, an even better highway cruiser. Gas mileage aside, I thought I would miss my manual, Stage 3 B5 S4, but I really don't. My only regret is not going harder for an estate, baby #1 is on the way and the lack of folding rear seats is my only qualm. Time for a roof-rack and box.
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Any major problems that you have ran into? I just bought an 04 E55 last month with 118k miles on it and replaced the motor mounts, lower control arms, ball joints, spark plugs, filters, all the fluids. new michelin pilot sport a/s3 plus tires .
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What kind of tires do you have on your E55? I'm from Chicago and just picked up a pair of michelin pilot sport a/s3 plus to put on the E55. I hear these car's airmatic suspension has issues rising when it gets super cold outside. I know you get a decent amount of snow where you live. I just picked up an 04 E55 with 118K on the clock and I love it!! Replaced the starter, motor mounts, lower control arms, all fluids, plugs & filters. heater valve, wheel alignment and new tires.
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If you have a car you love, you will have it longer if you drive other cars also. I do not drive my E55 in the rain or snow EVER. Not worth the risk. I have other stuff to drive. I drive cars till they are road kill
I will buy another one to enjoy but drive the old ones untill I give then away. My Expedition is 18 years old and is still filling in when needed. A running solid car is worth more than the 2k it can fetch
#46
I bought my 2006 E55 fifteen months ago and have put 23k miles on it. Just drove over 800 miles this weekend on a trip. Maintenance and rear tires have been expensive, but I was paying for the sins of past owners and now feel the car is finally where it should be. New stereo, too.
What kind of stereo did you put in your e55? I have a cls55 and want to upgrade it with one of those android units.
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Bought my '06 wagon two years ago and have driven it daily since, now at 101,000 miles and still going strong. In Colorado winters I run four Nokia snow tires and a feather foot. At 75-years old, I try to enjoy the car as much as possible while I still can!
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I drive mine 70% of the time now. I actually prefer my 07 E550 as a daily driver. Just more comfortable and smoother. Once I do my motor mounts on the e550 it will become more of a daily over my e55.