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

Finally...

Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:46 AM
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After months of trolling the board, I've finally gotten my E55. I initially had one on order last November, but that fell through when I couldn't get out from under on my CLK430. But now it is here!!!!!

http://www.msnusers.com/Jons2004E55Album

2004 E55 Black/Charcoal (31 miles @ delivery)
Dynamic Seats
Ventilated/Heated Seats
Bixenon/Headlight Washers
Pano Roof
Rear Sunshade
TPM

Added Accessories: CL Grill / Spoiler Lip (ForMyMercedes.com)
On Order: 19" Maya STM Hyperblack wheels / Bridgestone SO3 245/275

Folks, this car is everything and more than what I imagined. The feeling of tons of reserve torque under your right foot, seating 4 people in comfort, and hauling my golf clubs can't be beat.

I almost got a Porsche C4S out of frustration on not finding the ideal E55, but I am glad I waited.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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Congratulations Jon!

Great looking car...I'm kinda partial to that color combo myself...

The next challenge is waiting for that first thousand miles before really winding her out....

Welcome aboard!
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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congrats and good luck with your new car!
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by EX-BEEMER

The next challenge is waiting for that first thousand miles before really winding her out....
arent AMG engines handbuilt and Bench Tested (similar to Porsche) before you get it. Typically, bench testing involves running the engine Hard for about 50 miles or so as a test. This includes several redline runs (where it is held). the regular Mercedes engines are not handbuilt, nor are they bench tested
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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looks great. enjoy it...i know you will.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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Congrats and happy motoring...
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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Self control...aaarghhh

I've had the car since Wednesday and it is really hard to contain my urge to plant the accelerator to the floor, especially when Mr. Corvette/Ford GT/Camaro guy is giving me the "evil eye."

It's funny...I've gotten more questions on what it is. I even had a guy in a 2004 E320 ask me what it was...I think the grill and spoiler throw them off a bit...good.

The throttle response between my CLK430 and the E55 is night and day. The interior design and quality is also significantly better.

Thanks for the input from everyone on the board with regard to the choice of the E55 and the modifications that are available for the car.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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Awesome car. Congrats!
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
After months of trolling the board, I've finally gotten my E55. I initially had one on order last November, but that fell through when I couldn't get out from under on my CLK430. But now it is here!!!!!

http://www.msnusers.com/Jons2004E55Album

2004 E55 Black/Charcoal (31 miles @ delivery)
Dynamic Seats
Ventilated/Heated Seats
Bixenon/Headlight Washers
Pano Roof
Rear Sunshade
TPM

Added Accessories: CL Grill / Spoiler Lip (ForMyMercedes.com)
On Order: 19" Maya STM Hyperblack wheels / Bridgestone SO3 245/275

Folks, this car is everything and more than what I imagined. The feeling of tons of reserve torque under your right foot, seating 4 people in comfort, and hauling my golf clubs can't be beat.

I almost got a Porsche C4S out of frustration on not finding the ideal E55, but I am glad I waited.

Congratulations
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
After months of trolling the board, I've finally gotten my E55. I initially had one on order last November, but that fell through when I couldn't get out from under on my CLK430. But now it is here!!!!!

http://www.msnusers.com/Jons2004E55Album

2004 E55 Black/Charcoal (31 miles @ delivery)
Dynamic Seats
Ventilated/Heated Seats
Bixenon/Headlight Washers
Pano Roof
Rear Sunshade
TPM

Added Accessories: CL Grill / Spoiler Lip (ForMyMercedes.com)
On Order: 19" Maya STM Hyperblack wheels / Bridgestone SO3 245/275

Folks, this car is everything and more than what I imagined. The feeling of tons of reserve torque under your right foot, seating 4 people in comfort, and hauling my golf clubs can't be beat.

I almost got a Porsche C4S out of frustration on not finding the ideal E55, but I am glad I waited.
is it a non-metalic black ?
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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Its non-metallic black...
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Awesome car - congrats & enjoy!
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