oh8sti Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Getting rid of the Denali. I don't enjoy driving it anymore and I miss speed. I'm only home every so often and I want to have something nice and fun but still practical. Merc E55 fits that bill nicely. I won't be doing any engine mods to it. Im mostly thinking wheels and aesthetics. I would like to keep it around $25,000. My parents are sending me out on my own now that I have a big boy job (kind of), so I don't wanna spend more than that. What Im looking for: White, Grey, Silver, Black (In that order of preference) Less miles the better. Well maintained (Documented) Not Modded Ideally Id like to trade my Denali for it. What Im asking: What things are common problems with these cars? I know we have several E55 brains on here. What are the service intervals and what is done at those intervals? Im looking at a few in the 55k-70k miles range. What are some personal experiences with E55's? Likes, dislikes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 How much for the Denali? Pm me info on it if ur serious. I'm lookin for a suv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Pros: cool car Cons: FSS owns one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 How much for the Denali? Pm me info on it if ur serious. I'm lookin for a suv I'd guess $50k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yea I didn't realize it was that much. Damn daddies boys and their gifts!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Fun as fuck to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'd guess $50k Naw I'm only asking $40.5 firm and $41.5 if someone wants the wheels and lowering kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Intercooler pumps go bad Air shocks can fail 2 spark plugs per cylinder when it's maintenance time 2 drain plugs makes oil changes a bit of a pain Little problems never really big ones in my experience....as long as you don't go for some crazy aggressive tune My wife loves ours, It's a love hate thing for me. I love drivers cars and the Benz is just so disconnected that it's never worked for me. It's a fast comfortable car it's just not "me". Goes like stink though Ours is pretty mild just renntech pulley, renntech tune, K&N filters, lowered and 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Intercooler pumps go bad Air shocks can fail 2 spark plugs per cylinder when it's maintenance time 2 drain plugs makes oil changes a bit of a pain Little problems never really big ones in my experience....as long as you don't go for some crazy aggressive tune My wife loves ours, It's a love hate thing for me. I love drivers cars and the Benz is just so disconnected that it's never worked for me. It's a fast comfortable car it's just not "me". Goes like stink though Ours is pretty mild just renntech pulley, renntech tune, K&N filters, lowered and 20's. Thanks Andy. I plan on not doing anything to it other than maybe an exhaust. I don't wanna get into modding it. I did that with my STi and blew it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks Andy. I plan on not doing anything to it other than maybe an exhaust. I don't wanna get into modding it. I did that with my STi and blew it up. Don't worry, most things aren't as fragile as an STI! Plenty of local fast E55's with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks Andy. I plan on not doing anything to it other than maybe an exhaust. I don't wanna get into modding it. I did that with my STi and blew it up. Why not spend a little more and get the E63 so much sexier IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Why not spend a little more and get the E63 so much sexier IMO. I would get the C63...:megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I would get the C63...:megusta: blah :fuuuu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 blah :fuuuu: Whatever bruh..:dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Mike, get ahold of Jon over at Moorespeed or go to his shop and talk to him. He has done pretty much every mod on Pham's e55 and also I think he made the exhaust for it as well. He can tell you all you would need to know about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Wanna be a baller, shot caller Twenty inch blades on the Impala A caller gettin' laid tonight Swisher rolled tight, gotta sprayed by Ike I hit the highway, making money then fly way But there's got to be a better way A better way, better way, yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Andrew on here (Timmayxxxxx) has one. Its pretty BA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmZ06 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a 07 E63 I would be willing to make you a deal on. 65K range on miles and still under warranty. Probably be looking in the low $30K range if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Why not spend a little more and get the E63 so much sexier IMO. I like the supercharger noise though!!! But seriously, ill look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have a 07 E63 I would be willing to make you a deal on. 65K range on miles and still under warranty. Probably be looking in the low $30K range if interested. I will look into it, but I think you might be a tad out of my price range. Im buying this on my own, so I want to be strict on myself to stay in a budget. Thanks for the offer though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Engine mount $100x2 Ic pump $100 Crank position sensor $50 16 spark plugs from amazon.com $125 Going thru three set of rear tires in six months, priceless!! Seriously, this car is the total package. I used to go thru cars every six months or so, but I have my E55 now almost four years. I just can't find anything better to replace it with. The torque on this car is addicting. The drive train on this car is very bullet proof. It's all the little electronics that come with the car make it iffy. Try to avoid the '03 if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I will look into it, but I think you might be a tad out of my price range. Im buying this on my own, so I want to be strict on myself to stay in a budget. Thanks for the offer though! How does one go from a $40k+ Denali to now barely have the budget for a $25k used car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 How does one go from a $40k+ Denali to now barely have the budget for a $25k used car? One goes from silver spoon with parents money to rusty old tin spoon with own money! Seriously though, Its time for me to buy my own things now. Im 23 years old. I, along with my financial advisor have decided that 25k would be a smart budget. I travel the world for a living now and I'm not going to drop 50k and have a car sit and depreciate in a storage unit. So, 25k makes sense and i can get exactly what i want for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Engine mount $100x2 Ic pump $100 Crank position sensor $50 16 spark plugs from amazon.com $125 Going thru three set of rear tires in six months, priceless!! Seriously, this car is the total package. I used to go thru cars every six months or so, but I have my E55 now almost four years. I just can't find anything better to replace it with. The torque on this car is addicting. The drive train on this car is very bullet proof. It's all the little electronics that come with the car make it iffy. Try to avoid the '03 if you can. Thanks for the info and input on the car. Sounds like something i will enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 One goes from silver spoon with parents money to rusty old tin spoon with own money! Seriously though, Its time for me to buy my own things now. Im 23 years old. I, along with my financial advisor have decided that 25k would be a smart budget. I travel the world for a living now and I'm not going to drop 50k and have a car sit and depreciate in a storage unit. So, 25k makes sense and i can get exactly what i want for that. How many miles a year do you plan to drive when in town? I wouldn't waste the money on a used E55 AMG. Get a Acura TL, TSX, ILX, etc. or something that is decent with a WARRANTY that you won't spend money on and can pay off quick. When you get some cash saved up and other things inline, then look for a toy. $25k on a car with no warranty and higher maintenance costs is setting you up for problems IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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