Hi all, I am eager to get into the W211 platform preferably a WAGON. Yeah, I know...... My W204 C63 has been amazing. Drove a E55 and fell in love. If anyone knows someone or is looking to sell their wagon, please shoot me a PM. Have a super weekend!

 

Bumping this just in case anyone forgot hehe - I'm Still Lookin

 

• yeah, good luck with the wagon. I've seen three AMG wagons in the last 10 or so years. two were W211s. one was an E63 (I am looking at it now. it's mine.) them other was a perfect E55. these are all super duper rare. BaT has both of the occasionally. I do mean the good luck. I was lucky.

 

I know, I know. Lost one a month ago because I did not want to pay $56K for 70K miles w problems. There is one in CAN, Japan car that would need importing....ugh.... but I am a patient man.

 

Posts like this sometimes make me feel bad about actually driving my wagon. 185k miles and counting. Good luck!

 

Did you participate on the BaT auction that closed last evening on a 2006 Black E55 wagon located in New Mexico? Sold for about $29,000.

 

youre going to be spending upwards of 30k for a e55 wagon.

I bought a e500 wagon that im swapping a m113k into. not a true e55 s211 but at least im not spending a ridiculous amount for no reason. I plan to keep it 4matic till i blow something and afterwards replacing the entire drivetrain from my parts e55.

if you go that route plan to spend 10k total for a parts car and e500,e320 wagon; thats the way to go

 

I was lurking on that one to see what happened but, that one was pretty rough for my taste. Not a bad deal for the right buyer.

I respect the effort! Not my style but, respectable. I expect to be paying above 35 for the right car. Just need to be patient.

 

So, it's just stupid right now. The wagon tax is just high af.

Real talk, before paying that for a near 20 year old car, I'd consider getting a S213 E400 (turbo V6) with an AMG package and put a tune on it and maybe lower it and call it a day.




Why? Who are you saving your car for? The next owner to enjoy?

 

BTW, I almost bought the S213 E450 above for like $40K, but for $7K more, I got a base Panamera. The fit, finish, and driving experience of the Porsche is a couple of notches above the any E-Class that I've driven.

 

[QUOTE=CQHall;8589818]So, it's just stupid right now. The wagon tax is just high af.

Real talk, before paying that for a near 20 year old car, I'd consider getting a S213 E400 (turbo V6) with an AMG package and put a tune on it and maybe lower it and call it a day.


Not a bad Idea, however, when you want a specific car, its hard to settle for something else. I have been arguing with myself saying "I should just get a sedan". But, that's just the child in side that wants a new car NOW! Haha.

 

I'm familiar with that nagging feeling.

It's like the sneaker game. People think the sneaker game is all about having the nicest or rare shoes. But, true OGs know that it's about paying MSRP for the nicest and rarest shoes. Only fools pay all of that markup.

It's understandable for enthusiast cars to be worth more than KBB. But, the "wagon tax" on AMGs is literally stupid right now.

So, maybe play the game by hunting for that E55 wagon with a decent life that's being sold at a sorta reasonable price...or find a more modern offering for similar money. A Weistec tune only can take the turbo V6 M276 to 438hp and 521lb-ft of torque. Those are stock E55 numbers. I don't know much about that car or engine. I'm just going off of my test drive and internet numbers. But, that's a more sensible way to go.

Oh, and if you buy and E55 wagon, you'll probably have to pour even more money into it. I have a 2003 estate and I've poured over $15K into mine after purchasing it less than a year ago. But, I buy OEM and the previous owner didn't care to replace lots of small things.

Good luck with your search. But, I think by now all of the smokin' hot, "they didn't know what they had", E55 wagon deals are long gone.

Oh, and you can get a W211 E500 (V8) for $10K, give or take depending on mileage and condition. Those pop up pretty frequently. You can find a "they didn't know what they had" deal on those...for real.

 

Just dropping our customer’s wagon on custom BBSs!



-We hope you find the right one bro!

 

Wise words...I too have found my self in an older car spending $$ to get it or keep it nice. 1991 560 SEL Big Body Benz - Way more into the car than what I could get for it today. But, the smile it puts on my face is priceless, to me. Its also the reason I passed on the $56K example recently sold in SoCal. Price was nuts AND it needed help. Very clean, but mechanically lacking. I appreciate everyone's time contributing to this conversation. That's the great thing about car people. We love to talk about and pontificate and advise about cars. For now, I am being stubborn and I know it. Maybe its a while before the right deal comes along, but the process and journey is as much fun as the day I take over as care taker.

 

The internet hype machine got hold of the E55s in general (rightfully so). But, know that before that hype machine started, you could get a clean E55 for $8K...just because it was "old".

I watched the internet hype machine make the values of Lexus LS430s skyrocket as well. "Grandma cars" that people could get for $5K with 100K miles (that are capable of 300K miles) were going for $15K. Well over $20K for those with low miles and had black on black color schemes (most desirable combo).

More on "the game" (hahaha)...the game now is to find that new classic before the hype catches it. My gut says it's the E400. They aren't hard to find, have a nice body kit, and are highly tunable by manipulating boost...and it's a Benz. The BMW 135i/335i/535i with the twin-turbo inline 6 N54 engines were crazy popular for a few years...and could go from 300hp stock to 400hp with a tune alone and 1,000hp in pro hands. This was the generation before the M3/M4 got twin-turbo inline 6 engines.

I get it, though. Even though these cars might have the AMG body kit and have nice power numbers, the rest of the internals aren't the same. But, it's an option that's out there.

I know that nagging feeling, too. When I had my tuned E60 535i...I always wish I had the M5 😂

 

FOUND MY WAGON!

 

where and pics?

 

Congrats!

 

YES< Here it is in all its glory! Designo Graphite Metallic & Graphite Leather

 

HAHAHAHAHA

 

Very nice color!
My favorite!

 

Currently at the shop getting a good look over. Found some minor issues to address. Driver door lock machine gun, rear auto gate close is rough, change back to OEM SC pully, brake flush, rotors/pads, PPF front clip.

 

should join the s211 amg mercedes wagon group on FB. way more active then mbworld
we help eachother out on daily basis

 

Ah! Going now! Thanks

 

PM me a link to the FB group.

R.K.