Want to buy 03 E55 what are your thoughts
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So i went ahead and after several days of negotiating and looking at the car fax i decided to go look at it sunday he finally came down to $7600. Its 82miles away so not close but willing to do the drive for it. On the carfax it has a few things done...
ac dryer and compressor replaced
fuel tank replaced/ fuel level sending unit replaced
engine and tranny mounts replaced
rear axle seal replaced
brake hydraulic control unit replaced and brake fluid flushed
transmission oil pump seal replaced
computer module replaced
outside air temp sensor replaced
valve cover gaskets replaced
plug wires and plugs replaced
those are what i got from the carfax it does have a damage to right rear on it from my experience and selling cars if it was major it would be stated on carfax. So from the pics it looks amazing but i really need to look at it in person. Not my favorite color nor has many options ofcourse being a 03 but seems to be well kept which is super important to me.
ac dryer and compressor replaced
fuel tank replaced/ fuel level sending unit replaced
engine and tranny mounts replaced
rear axle seal replaced
brake hydraulic control unit replaced and brake fluid flushed
transmission oil pump seal replaced
computer module replaced
outside air temp sensor replaced
valve cover gaskets replaced
plug wires and plugs replaced
those are what i got from the carfax it does have a damage to right rear on it from my experience and selling cars if it was major it would be stated on carfax. So from the pics it looks amazing but i really need to look at it in person. Not my favorite color nor has many options ofcourse being a 03 but seems to be well kept which is super important to me.
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So i went ahead and after several days of negotiating and looking at the car fax i decided to go look at it sunday he finally came down to $7600. Its 82miles away so not close but willing to do the drive for it. On the carfax it has a few things done...
ac dryer and compressor replaced
fuel tank replaced/ fuel level sending unit replaced
engine and tranny mounts replaced
rear axle seal replaced
brake hydraulic control unit replaced and brake fluid flushed
transmission oil pump seal replaced
computer module replaced
outside air temp sensor replaced
valve cover gaskets replaced
plug wires and plugs replaced
those are what i got from the carfax it does have a damage to right rear on it from my experience and selling cars if it was major it would be stated on carfax. So from the pics it looks amazing but i really need to look at it in person. Not my favorite color nor has many options ofcourse being a 03 but seems to be well kept which is super important to me.
ac dryer and compressor replaced
fuel tank replaced/ fuel level sending unit replaced
engine and tranny mounts replaced
rear axle seal replaced
brake hydraulic control unit replaced and brake fluid flushed
transmission oil pump seal replaced
computer module replaced
outside air temp sensor replaced
valve cover gaskets replaced
plug wires and plugs replaced
those are what i got from the carfax it does have a damage to right rear on it from my experience and selling cars if it was major it would be stated on carfax. So from the pics it looks amazing but i really need to look at it in person. Not my favorite color nor has many options ofcourse being a 03 but seems to be well kept which is super important to me.
Last edited by w204_racing; Feb 10, 2018 at 06:39 AM. Reason: reading your post, I’m guessing you aren’t talking about the link I posted. But I will still look for more
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So i went ahead and after several days of negotiating and looking at the car fax i decided to go look at it sunday he finally came down to $7600. Its 82miles away so not close but willing to do the drive for it. On the carfax it has a few things done...
ac dryer and compressor replaced
fuel tank replaced/ fuel level sending unit replaced
engine and tranny mounts replaced
rear axle seal replaced
brake hydraulic control unit replaced and brake fluid flushed
transmission oil pump seal replaced
computer module replaced
outside air temp sensor replaced
valve cover gaskets replaced
plug wires and plugs replaced
those are what i got from the carfax it does have a damage to right rear on it from my experience and selling cars if it was major it would be stated on carfax. So from the pics it looks amazing but i really need to look at it in person. Not my favorite color nor has many options ofcourse being a 03 but seems to be well kept which is super important to me.
ac dryer and compressor replaced
fuel tank replaced/ fuel level sending unit replaced
engine and tranny mounts replaced
rear axle seal replaced
brake hydraulic control unit replaced and brake fluid flushed
transmission oil pump seal replaced
computer module replaced
outside air temp sensor replaced
valve cover gaskets replaced
plug wires and plugs replaced
those are what i got from the carfax it does have a damage to right rear on it from my experience and selling cars if it was major it would be stated on carfax. So from the pics it looks amazing but i really need to look at it in person. Not my favorite color nor has many options ofcourse being a 03 but seems to be well kept which is super important to me.
There are 2 different E55s listed on Craigslist in the Charlotte NC area. Quick search should find them.
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Very difficult to find in my price range which is understandable. Have found a black one local to me that seems to look really good in the pics but wont at all go any lower in price. I think what i need to do is save up another 2k wait for another couple more to pop up start looking in march latest april. There justnot many of these out there and most people dont want to sell them.
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Very difficult to find in my price range which is understandable. Have found a black one local to me that seems to look really good in the pics but wont at all go any lower in price. I think what i need to do is save up another 2k wait for another couple more to pop up start looking in march latest april. There justnot many of these out there and most people dont want to sell them.
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Very difficult to find in my price range which is understandable. Have found a black one local to me that seems to look really good in the pics but wont at all go any lower in price. I think what i need to do is save up another 2k wait for another couple more to pop up start looking in march latest april. There justnot many of these out there and most people dont want to sell them.
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Just remember, there is no such thing as a cheap AMG. You will always be better off spending more for a better car.
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Couldn't agree more. My E63 was one of the most expensive ones on the market when I pulled the trigger; it is now proving to be one of the cheapest ones...
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Me too, I got the lowest km 55 I could find in the best condition. My only issues have generally been mod related which doesn't really count and the fuel smell issue everyone runs into sooner or later.
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The tank issue was fixed no cost to me and I got a loaner. Something like that is no big deal and a lot of these cars will have that issue. It was a minor inconvenience at most having to deal with going to the dealership.
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Always Stick with later Models as a Rule. Gremlins are usually sorted out in the later years
Specifically with M113K platforms. Lookup Glycol Contamination in pre 2005 models (serious issue)
Also it has been noted that the supercharger volume is larger (different SC ending in 180 I think)
Specifically with M113K platforms. Lookup Glycol Contamination in pre 2005 models (serious issue)
Also it has been noted that the supercharger volume is larger (different SC ending in 180 I think)
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Always Stick with later Models as a Rule. Gremlins are usually sorted out in the later years
Specifically with M113K platforms. Lookup Glycol Contamination in pre 2005 models (serious issue)
Also it has been noted that the supercharger volume is larger (different SC ending in 180 I think)
Specifically with M113K platforms. Lookup Glycol Contamination in pre 2005 models (serious issue)
Also it has been noted that the supercharger volume is larger (different SC ending in 180 I think)
But honestly besides the radiator prob an different blower an some 06s even got slightly bigger injectors thats really bout only probs. They all will go through same amount of tires, same suspension probs .... they need constant attention, same sbc problems, same air suspension problems, and same fuel tank issues so really if u dont mind gettin ur hands dirty u can get a well taken care of earlier model for pretty good price just look for a good vehicle history report, receipts, and have it inspected.
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