i see a E55 in my future - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

greasybenz · #1 02-04-2008, 03:42 AM

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?

al76slc · #2 02-04-2008, 07:36 AM

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.

Botnst · #3 02-04-2008, 08:51 PM

I see a botanist consumed with envy in my future.

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Jim B. · #4 02-04-2008, 09:09 PM

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.

#5 02-04-2008, 09:20 PM

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.

szvook · #6 02-05-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhills0146

They are not better

Not this again.......not even going to start on this one.

Hatterasguy · #7 02-05-2008, 11:07 PM

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.

greasybenz · #8 02-08-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

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.

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!!!

Hatterasguy · #9 02-08-2008, 03:20 PM

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.

#10 02-06-2008, 07:54 AM

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!

al76slc · #11 02-06-2008, 09:44 AM

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!!!!

MattBelliveau · #12 02-06-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by al76slc

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!!!!

Maybe a bit TOO fast...

SoneCLK430 · #13 02-09-2008, 12:02 PM

The tail lights are different, 99 are all red and 00 has clear/smoke signal. 00' has radio/temp control on the steering wheel and the 99, both have the same engine and performance, just appearance in the back.

Mike552 · #14 02-09-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SoneCLK430

The tail lights are different, 99 are all red and 00 has clear/smoke signal. 00' has radio/temp control on the steering wheel and the 99, both have the same engine and performance, just appearance in the back.

What about the auto-stick? I thought the '99 didn't come with it?

greasybenz · #15 02-10-2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SoneCLK430

The tail lights are different, 99 are all red and 00 has clear/smoke signal. 00' has radio/temp control on the steering wheel and the 99, both have the same engine and performance, just appearance in the back.

Yeah thats what i like about the 00, plus the front bumper looks better (imo) on the 2000 vs the 1999.