Just bought a 2005 E55
01-15-2018, 02:56 AM
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Just bought a 2005 E55
Hi all, I have today purchased a 2005 E55. I have been hankering after one ever since I purchased my 2004 E500, and then a 2004 320 CDi.
I traded the diesel in to purchase the E55, that could have been a bad move, but i ‘fell In love’ with the E500 from the moment I saw it. Have had a similar experience with the E55! Whereas the 320 CDi was bought as a daily drive, and whist the torque was great, the car was in Melanie black, which looked nice, but the car never gave me a ‘wow’ factor or feeling. Was more a utallitarian car.
Anyway, both the E500 and the E55 are painted in Alabaster white, a colour I think suits the W211 shape beautifully, but the difference between them is unbelievable.
Both are ex Japan imports, and the biggest problem is sorting a radio that picks up our frequencies, as Japan only goes to 90.0 and we are to 107, or somewhere around there.
I have been blown away with the E55 acceleration, and the aural note is sublime to my ears. A friend of mine has a Nissan R32 Godzilla Skyline, which he thought was fast, and he was astounded at the acceleration of the E55.
I intend to have this car as my ‘special’ car, and use the E500 as the daily driver.
Graeme
I traded the diesel in to purchase the E55, that could have been a bad move, but i ‘fell In love’ with the E500 from the moment I saw it. Have had a similar experience with the E55! Whereas the 320 CDi was bought as a daily drive, and whist the torque was great, the car was in Melanie black, which looked nice, but the car never gave me a ‘wow’ factor or feeling. Was more a utallitarian car.
Anyway, both the E500 and the E55 are painted in Alabaster white, a colour I think suits the W211 shape beautifully, but the difference between them is unbelievable.
Both are ex Japan imports, and the biggest problem is sorting a radio that picks up our frequencies, as Japan only goes to 90.0 and we are to 107, or somewhere around there.
I have been blown away with the E55 acceleration, and the aural note is sublime to my ears. A friend of mine has a Nissan R32 Godzilla Skyline, which he thought was fast, and he was astounded at the acceleration of the E55.
I intend to have this car as my ‘special’ car, and use the E500 as the daily driver.
Graeme
01-15-2018, 04:18 PM
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Congrats! Would love to see pics. Must remind you that these care are meant to be DRIVEN not kept in a garage! Imagine hearing that exhaust note everyday on your drive to work...
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01-15-2018, 04:19 PM
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Congratulations, getting rid of the Japanese head unit was my first task when I got mine. Mad soundz have a lot of experience with this if you don't want to do it yourself. Did you get lucky and receive a service record? Otherwise might want to service a few things to be on the safe side.
01-15-2018, 05:54 PM
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
Xtrons is an option if you want to go with an Android head unit. A bunch of people on here have them.
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01-20-2018, 09:57 PM
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As far as mods go, I have not got any specifically planned, engine wise anyway. Though the more I read up about things, that may change.
My first changes will be to the stereo, Mad Soundz replaced the unit in my E500, and I am happy with the unit. It is a Pioneer unit and probably the same as what you have. Some friends in Auckland bought one of those Merc look-a-like stereo units for their E350, but could not figure out how to wire it in. Theirs is a jap spec also.No stereo shops will put in in either! I have it here with me and am going to see if I can figure it out.
I also have a job to do with the waterworks, as in the heater/airco. The heater valve has obviously died, as I am getting cold air at the front and hot in the rear. I have a valve ready to collect and pay for! The biggest issue for me will be access, as I have large hands, and if the YouTube video is anything to go by, access is limited.
Graeme
01-23-2018, 01:49 PM
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05 E55, 98 CLK320
Very nice congrats!
Do a front bumper conversion (google Gary Lo and email that man)
and enjoy the car
I have a UPD 84mm pulley brand new I can sell you for $300 if you are looking to do a simple mod (you will need a tune) that'll get you started in the mod game
Why?
I have a 180mm crank, bought the smaller pulley, realized I would need to do another $1000 of supporting mods, and gave up. But for you it will be POYFECT!
Enjoy the car and be safe
Do a front bumper conversion (google Gary Lo and email that man)
and enjoy the car
I have a UPD 84mm pulley brand new I can sell you for $300 if you are looking to do a simple mod (you will need a tune) that'll get you started in the mod game
Why?
I have a 180mm crank, bought the smaller pulley, realized I would need to do another $1000 of supporting mods, and gave up. But for you it will be POYFECT!
Enjoy the car and be safe
