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i see a E55 in my future
I just made a big commission this month and once my tax return cash comes in im going to get myself a E55
There is a 99' silver/with 2-tone blue/black interior and a 00' silver/with 2-tone black/white interior. Both are priced at $14K, i like the styling of the 2000 E55 vs. the 99. Any pro's and con's between the 2 years?
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Funny, I've been seeing E55's also, with prices about what yours are.
What is the mileage on the 2 you mention? The ones here are '01 with 84K (for $16K from used car dealer) and '99 with 107K (for $14K negotiable private owner). I'm probably going to pass on both. Keep in mind that '99 was first model year with a little shakiness that might produce. |
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I see a botanist consumed with envy in my future.
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E55 only came out in silver or black (opal)
Get a W124 E500/500E in the color you want, they are cult cars, and IMO much better in many ways.
That was the original plan you had anyway.
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They are not better. They are several years older and actually cost more in decent condition. NFW would I touch a 500E for $14K, but $14K can buy a pretty nice E55.
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Not this again.......not even going to start on this one.
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An E55 is so tempting!
500E's are to expensive, you will drop $20k on a good one, not to mention they are older. For a daily ride get the newer car. I'd feel kind of bad taking a super mint 500E and racking up 20k miles a year in it, in snow, slush, mud, etc.
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Exactly. A 500E is a collector car by this point. An E55 you can drive the snot out of it every day and not feel bad.
I am likewise extremely tempted by some of the E55 deals out there right now. Heck, all W210s are an incredible value on the used market! |
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Got One for You!
2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG** SuperCharged** Fast WOW - $18000
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/car/564282818.html Or it at least it was super fast.... Until it hit that tree!!!! |
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exactly, the cheapest 500 i found was $14K but it needed work. And if i got the car it would be a garage queen. The 55 would be a combined daily driver along with the bike. Plus id really like to save up for a mint condition signal rot red 500E oooooooooooooooo that would be SHWEET!!!
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I don't know I have no desire to spend that kind of money on a 500E, which at that point would be a toy car. I'd stretch a bit more and get a Ferrari 308, or Honda NSX.
The Ferrari would be a lot more fun to drive, more so with a Tubi exhuast. The problem with the 500E is that it has 4 doors, an auto trans, weighs a lot, and has seating for 4.
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We have a 95 in the showroom of the honda dealer im working at. Come on hattie i can finance you at low apr! All we need is a $500 down and were good to go
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Current: 05 E320 CDI 07 GL320 CDI 08 Sprinter 05 Dodge Cummins 01 Dodge Cummins Previous 2004 E55 AMG 2002 C32 AMG (#2) 1995 E300 1978 300D 1987 300D 2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[ 1981 300SD 1983 300SD 1987 300SDL 2002 Jetta TDI 1996 S420 1995 S500 1993 190E 2.6 1992 190E 2.3 1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed |
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fun.... But no soul. SL600. Fun. Tons of soul to go around. (Also has mood swings.)
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So tempting. What is the sticker $30k?
Nah I'll never finance a car unless I'm not paying for it. I was looking at leasing a 325I but they want like $18k out of you over 3 years. To much money. I'd buy an $18k 325I and drive it for 5-7 years before doing that, its cheaper and I can still write a lot of it off.
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