Should You NOT BUY A W211 E55 AMG? Let Us Show You
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E55 is one of the best old AMGs you can get. M113K and the transmission are bulletproof. All non AMG parts are easily affordable since they are taxis in europe atleast. M156 is a gamble if you get them used.
We’ve seen a good few of these engines fail too. Also seen a good amount of front pump failures on the .6 but Generally yes they’re nearly bulletproof
A few too many negative comments here for my liking - I own an E55 over here in England, and you are right in your analysis and I'm certainly not the least bit hurt.
They aren't worth so much here, £8-12k is typical and £20k a low miles minter, and £6k for a moon miles scruffy one. The climate means we suffer less with rubbers and plastics degrading, and more with corrosion - rear wheel arches and the 'shelf' trap by the front air-struts. I'm currently going through mine having just painted and treated the underside then refreshed all the suspension bushes and ball/heim joints; I'll do an alignment and get it running really tight. The driveability stock is brilliant and they are an absolute joy to pilot at six to eight tenths. Mine is a wagon and I don't think I've ever seen another on the road; but I get nods of appreciation and thumbs up more regularly than I ever expected, especially as they fly under the radar so much, and before I got mine, I probably wouldn't have noticed them!
Enjoy the content on these anyway, so thanks for the video.
You hit it right on the nose! It’s sad but unfortunately true. Greatly Appreciate the professional commentary.
Great to read your comments and learn of the work you’ve done. My 2005 E350 W211 is likewise always a joy to drive. Here in the intense Australian heat and sunshine, exterior weather rubbers eventually degrade-after 12 years or so. The stitching on the top edge of the rear seats also splits-the glass above intensifies the attack (I cover the area to protect it). Recently replaced the windshield’s weather shelf/ rubber seal assembly (an $800 part) as the rubber had perished with numerous splits-though water has never entered the cabin. Heat perhaps is detatching the head lining from its base, near the rear window-stabilised with a couple of spiral pins, rather than risk replacing.Have just checked the under car rubber-boots, bushes, mounts, etc and no probs. Before the W211 I owned an ‘87 W124 300E-at 28 years old it had no rubber or interior degradation-it was another MB that was always a pleasure to drive-it had the most sublimely perfect ride, nothing can match it, yet it was still precise and fun to push it hard through corners :-) Anyway, long live the W211 !
These 55's have been neglected badly. Thankfully I have been 13 yrs in love with mine. well-kept and fully tuned is the only way to go.
They are best enjoyed when left alone
so don't buy a "ghetto E55"? OK.
Spot on commentary. No money for a leaky rear main, but got money for 20s, lol. Classic
Call it like we see it
Don't understand the doom and gloom, they are 20 year old cars, of course they are not mint. I owned an 05 E55 for 5 years, never spent a penny on repairs. Gas, oil, filters and go like hell.
They sure can!
I bought one , low mileage great car. never selling it ill be the last owner. ppl mod them heavily and not properly i wanted one bone stock. Also the 55 bumper does look better with a splitter on it.. 63 bumper is hyped up. Only way i would change it is if i get everything OEM from a 63 car
Smart man! Yes if left stock they are fabulous
State of these cars makes me a bit sad. I own E55 and take care of it. Anyway good film.
Thank you! They are great cars
Never buy a modified e55, I grabbed mine all the way from Florida, drove it back to Ny no issues, car was owned by an older gentleman.. just has a muffler delete and I must say car is solid ❤
I agree, I have a 2004 E55 99k bone stock and 469hp is plenty of get up and go. it's my 4door corvette/Ferrari love it!
Depends how modified....
He's like a disappointed dad walking around reviewing the damages caused from a house party..
Those darn kids…
This is a great model from Mercedes provided you buy the correct model. I know of a E270 CDI that did over 500k miles and still returned fuel consumption to make a Jetta diesel jealous... Beautiful cars but don't be blind!
Am i the only one loving the smaller grill on the pre facelift ?
It has its place
They are by far the nicest when they are left completely stock.
Yessir!
Definitely I have a black 05 E55 and it was definitely well taken care of before I owned and I’ve done a lot preventative maintenance on it as well Runs really well
Correction: "Why NOT to buy a (Modified) E55 AMG. If you buy a well-maintained stock car, you will be just fine. Unfortunately, these two cars have been bastardized and probably beat to hell.
Exactly
Politely and respectfully roasting customer cars lol I love it haha
Don’t buy one for top dollar that someone has flogged the S out of. Due diligence, pay a good mechanic for a proper pre check and understand it’s a 17 year old Mercedes AMG not a Honda
Even stock E55s have issues with the tires contacting the fenders. My car wasn't lowered and my stock wheels/tires ripped the fender when the airmatic strut failed.
A popped shock and fenders do not get along
Would you recommend a W210 E55 more than these?
The 210 55’s are great just not super exciting in my book. If you can find a clean, stock, well kept 211 they’re amazing. Or spring for a 63. Those are 👌🏼
@@DCMotorWerks I have both W210 and S211 E55's. I prefer the W210 because you feel connected to the car. The 211 chassis is a lot heavier, has the electric brakes, and just feels disconnected. I do love my E320 CDI, but that's for different reasons.
I heard the 210's are more prone to rust and electric issues but I could be wrong. I would go for w211 because it's not that much more money if you can find the right car.
@@1n2333 I heard the same thing
Prep for more electrical issues, not just because of age but quality too. If you find a W210, check to see if the wiring harness has ever been replaced. Hopefully it has.
Enjoy your weekend with all your family around you, DC MotorWerks
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SHREWD DC MotorWerks
Can't wait for the next video
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 20:17pm
Most things should be maintained in their original state, be they antique homes or classic cars. I noticed the wrong grille, bumper and headlamp covers--they're incorrect for the earlier door mirrors. IMO, the ill-fitting bumper and tall grille degrade value--yet an owner spent money on them! The dangerous wiring jobs, the stupid wood screwed diffuser and amateur botched head relining are too sad. Fastidious buyers or collectors would glance, then run...
Unfortunately everyone has their own definition of what looks good, factory is always ideal but hard to find. Fortunately we get to see a wide range of them.
Maybe it’s a USA thing with folk abusing their cars or skipping maintenance. But as with your dismissive video Re the M157 engine (I owned one for 80000km without a single issue) I also owned a 2004 SL55 with a similar set up to the E55 again totally without issue for 70000kM - only thing I did was upgrade the intercooler pump due to progressive heat soak. Here in New Zealand I rarely see the issues you say these engines are plagued with.
Different countries see different things, even within the states in different areas we'll hear shops see things totally different! Can definitely understand it. However as mentioned in the other video, the math doesn’t lie. Your sample size is minuscule. 2 cars and 35-50k miles pales in comparison to what we see. Thank you again for your sharing your experiences and comment!
That's because new Zealand is so expensive to live that you can barely afford the petrol. Enjoy your 80 percent tax
Ahh miss mine, mine could of been a great a example compared to those 2, did so many while in there work. Mine was tuned with long tubes no cats but never jerked like you were talking about.
Tuning is very important
E55 is one of the best. I have owned 3 of them .these are poor examples. So I don't know why you're rosting your customers' cars.they don't make them like this anymore almost anybody can work on them easy to fix and expect repairs on a 19 year old car that's normal.dude you don't know what your talking about.
Never said they were bad cars! We like them a lot. Just sharing what we see. Also, we DO know what we’re talking about. We do this day in and day out and have experience with them since these cars were new. Sorry if we disappointed you.
I almost bought one 5 years ago
We’d love to find a nice one!
Please don't chew gum while video taping. Very distracting.
Don't recall having gum but appreciate the feedback!
Unnecessary finger wag. He wasn’t chewing gum. Must be your aftermarket speaker (can be very distracting).
That’s a eBay 63 bumper. Ugly
IDK what the guy is talking about... Parts right now are dirty frickin cheap. You just gotta do the wrenching yourself. These are old cars now, wtf does he expect?
My 06 CLS55 has lots of little foibles, but for $7500 it's a cheap blast to drive.
You're not wrong, they're a blast. Unfortunately not everyone can DIY and make them as easy to own.
You're right parts are cheap. A lot of parts are also shared from cheaper Mercedes models so they are also usually easy to find. You just have to do wrenching yourself because NO ONE want's to work on these cars for a fair price.
@@1n2333 100%
@@DCMotorWerks As with any older car, the value comes from DIY. NO old car (over 10-15 years old) is cheap to take to a mechanic. If you have no mechanical skill, you have no good reason to buy an older car (unless you're filthy rich).
The e55 is one of the most reliable performance car ever Made . Don’t talk bullshit
Sorry to touch a nerve. Reporting what we see day in and day out doing this since these cars were new
Did you WATCH the video?! Apparently not.
Don't buy e55. Buy a CLS55! LOL
Thats not even an E63 front bumper, just e realy bad chinese replica of it
Kids... SMH
It happens!