The day my life started

[oh8sti]

Guys,

 

Most of us know what its like to drool over a car you can't afford. Well tomorrow I'm buying one of those cars I've wanted for years, but my dad wouldn't buy me :lolguy: . Now I'm on my own making my own money and can buy whatever I want ( :dumb: well, if my wife tells me I can). Im flying out to the frozen tundra of Minneapolis bright and early tomorrow to meet my new to me 2005 Merc E55. Im beyond excited to say the least. Ive been watching this car online for a few months and finally pulled the trigger. I have some plans for this beast with parts already on their way. Should be a fun spring hurting feelings :masturboy:

 

My goals are for 500whp and 600+wt. :fuckyeah:

 

Stats:

2005

E55 AMG

73,500 Miles

Clean title

Extensively documented from each owner

PPI'd this morning with flying colors. Just needs fuel

Comes with 2 sets of wheels (winter/summer)

Bright Silver

 

Pics the owner took for me with the winter wheels/tires put on it

 

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu130/oh8ti/FC2A513D-E5A9-40CD-AD4A-78B6B77E6A84_zpsokvn1df5.jpg

 

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu130/oh8ti/39466B16-82A5-4330-A3F3-771EA5C67415_zpsrbx8qa5m.jpg

 

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu130/oh8ti/214882F3-303B-46B6-A630-9172A5988A5A_zpskeiwgbwo.jpg

 

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu130/oh8ti/C9F456DA-5C0A-4B97-979C-8A47E33A901C_zpsnw85ikd6.jpg

 

 

 

I know I'm a few years late to this party, but I thought its about time to crank the music back up on this one.

Once I get back in town and start making some HP Ill update this thread. It can kinda be a build thread of sorts.

 

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Update: I wanted to keep the theme of updated, but yet still be a little bit of a sleeper. So, I did the wheels and E63 front end conversion (updated front bumper) + a few other maintenance items, power mods to come in the next few weeks. I ditched the wrap idea since the paint is in such good shape and looks really good cleaned up.

 

Wheels are CLS55 staggered 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rears finished in satin gun metal all wrapped in Nittos

 

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu130/oh8ti/9D1D88D8-2713-47AC-A19E-E93BDA145AAB_zpsrgnlgrtm.jpg

 

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu130/oh8ti/44DA541F-1283-455D-927E-06BA6F531FFD_zpsawtu5akg.jpg

 

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu130/oh8ti/631BE2D7-7FAD-4FD0-9BE2-EDE869A35BA8_zpstssnb0ad.jpg

Edited March 18, 2015 by Panduh
3/18 Update

[Geeesammy]

You have impeccable taste. I love these things.Every time I see one I get nasty thoughts

[jeffro]

Classy.

 

What about the sodium?

[oh8sti]

Classy.

 

What about the sodium?

 

Que?

[oh8sti]

You have impeccable taste. I love these things.Every time I see one I get nasty thoughts

 

Thank you sir!

[coltboostin]

How do I have 30 feel of snow in my backyard and they have none?!

 

Nice buy! No worries about its life in Salt?

[jeffro]

Que?

 

Minnesota has lots of salt. Any rust prevention measures taken?

 

Nice ride btw. Nothing wrong with buying an older ride. Id like to own a cobra some day.

[Stretch]

Looks nice, congrats!

[oh8sti]

Minnesota has lots of salt. Any rust prevention measures taken?

 

Nice ride btw. Nothing wrong with buying an older ride. Id like to own a cobra some day.

 

Oh yeah forgot to mention the car was minimally driven in the snow and in the far north they dont use salt. Its sand/kitty litter shit. The car has a full paint protection on the front.

 

The current owner has a 4 mile round trip to and from work and only gets up to 35mph (I googled it and confirmed haha).

 

So to answer your question, I'm not worried in the least about where the car is. The PPI that was done went into extreme detail about all my concerns including "salt" or "sand" or kitty litter shit on the roads.

[RS69]

I like it and I am driving to Chicago tomorow for work, hopefully no blizzard.

[Coaster]

Looks awesome!

[-Alex-]

Badass cars. Sounds like it'll be a bad ride, although I don't really care for the matte wrap fad.

[Mojoe]

WAAAAAAAY better than what I was thinking was going on. Tax time; you post all your toys for sale. I was a little worried, but didn't want to say anything.

 

I have always liked the E55's a lot. Congrats. Did the STi sell?

[oh8sti]

WAAAAAAAY better than what I was thinking was going on. Tax time; you post all your toys for sale. I was a little worried, but didn't want to say anything.

 

I have always liked the E55's a lot. Congrats. Did the STi sell?

 

Haha I never even thought about it being tax season! Like I'm way behind on taxes and owe people money :lolguy:

 

I bought the Hummer in Dec. and sold the STi in late Jan. I knew all along I was planning on getting an E55 or E63. Once I decided on the E55 I knew I would want Mod money. So, bye bye guns and hello 500whp.

 

Everything for this car is retarded expensive lol but thats the nature of the beast.

[AudiOn19s]

Congrats man. Don't worry about snow / salt we've driven ours 6 winters now without issue. Not the best snow vehicle but manages just fine.

[STEVE-O]

Idk the price ( on the 55) but a c63 is almost right at your goal already just sayin . Congrats great looking car

[russian rocket]

congrads on the car man, iv been drooling over the same exact car for years too. 2 years ago i was this close [ ] to flying out to alabama and picking up an 06 with only 40k on it. then i went out and bought an evo instead lol, figured it would do better in the snow around here.

now iv moved on from what car i want in the near future from the e55 to an 09+ cts-v

[oh8sti]

Idk the price ( on the 55) but a c63 is almost right at your goal already just sayin . Congrats great looking car

 

The 63 isn't as mod friendly and doesn't seem to have the after market that the 55 has.

 

That and I was able pick this car up in the mid teens....so it was a no brainier.

[Forrest Gump 9]

Congrats man! I miss mine. I still have he wagon but it's "saved". If you have any question about the car feel free to pm me. 500whp and 600tqu is easy in these thing. Budget for gas and rear tires.

[oh8sti]

congrads on the car man, iv been drooling over the same exact car for years too. 2 years ago i was this close [ ] to flying out to alabama and picking up an 06 with only 40k on it. then i went out and bought an evo instead lol, figured it would do better in the snow around here.

now iv moved on from what car i want in the near future from the e55 to an 09+ cts-v

 

I drive so little when I'm home that I don't care about the rwd vs AWD.

 

The 09+ CTSV is still on my short list and the E55 is a stepping stone I imagine haha.

[Forrest Gump 9]

One more thing, whatever you do, do not overfill the gas tank.

[oh8sti]

One more thing, whatever you do, do not overfill the gas tank.

 

Haha yeah I heard that from a few people!

 

I'll keep an eye on it

[-Alex-]

That and I was able pick this car up in the mid teens....so it was a no brainier.

 

Wow, nice buy. It's been a few months since I looked, but I don't recall ever seeing any less than low 20s, and that was private owners with average miles.

[Shmaa]

Dat AMG. Nice Pickup!

[zeitgeist57]

Congrats, mang!