The Original E55 AMG Is TOO CHEAP! Faster Than A 911 Or Corvette & More Reliable Than BMW & Audi!
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- Here's why the W210 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG was better than the BMW and Audi performance sedans of the same era. Better buy yours now as these original E55s are going up in value!
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You can only drive one German Car and One American car. What do you pick? I'm going C6 ZR1 and E63 S Wagon.
How bout c7 zr1 and Amg gtr pro !
Agreed ..
_Totally with you on the Corvette C6 ZR1, also would have to pick any old school Mercedes-Benz like the SL500 AMG Sport my partner drives, or of course an '05/'06 SL65 AMG._
1970 Chevelle S/S and your E55😁
i'll go oppo: CTS-V wagon (with MT) and mercedes SLS!
My E55 has 230k miles 0 problemas and still going strong 💪💪
Same boat my friend , i love mines i got it for 5k
I need one
Isnt your high beam headlight wiring disintegrating
I feel like this video was made just for me. Thank you alex
Ditto
Alex represents me too. I drive a Mercedes and a Cadillac.
100%, and for me
One thing to say about the W210 E55 is that without it, we wouldn't have an E39 M5. Back in those times, BMW was planning on the 540i as being its most powerful 5 series. Then Mercedes made this. BMW had to respond.
True to a point the m5 wa sin response to the supercharged v8 jag of the time
All good, then merc came back with the w211 e55 😉 much faster than e39 and even tho e60 puts out slightly more hp 475 vs 507, the m5 only puts down 380 ft/tq vs 517ft/tq out of e55. Straight up torque monster, not hard to push 600whp and over 600 ft/tq. Love my e60, but not much touches the w211 with m113k
Thanks so much for making this video! These AMGs are so under appreciated and undervalued. I bought mine stupid cheap last year for $5k (150k miles, no rust) I still can’t believe it. There is a surprising lack of content about these cars, you should get one and start making videos! Please!
Always loved the blue windows and the sleeper style of these old school E55 AMG
Same both my previous E230 and my E200 had blue tinted windows cus they were avantgarde
YESSS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR MORE W210 AMG CONTENT ON YT! I just got mine over COVID time, absolutely mint with only 49,000 miles on it! By far one of the best AMGs ever made, I almost like it more than my w213 e63s, and the appreciation is real, I posted a photo and some one offered me $20k for it!
I honestly think of all the AMGs you've reviewed, this is the one I was waiting for and was pleasantly surprised when you posted it. A friend of mine has an E430 with the E55 99 era body kit, rims and exhaust which I'm thinking of getting. Of course E55 are the hardest to find this side of the world (Zimbabwe, Southern Africa) and I'm taking this video as my sign!
Great car! Wonderful engine for reliability. Not the most powerful but for its age and wait it's not to bad. Overall a great buy ig it's the fully loaded one then you will love it!
I own a 99 E430 and a 00 E430. The "youngest" has 223K and since I bought it 6 years ago the only thing I did was replacing the ac compressor and regular maintenance (spark plugs, brakes, fluids...). I have driven from OK to Alaska and then California back home: 12k miles in one month, some days 600 miles and I never got tired of driving. That tells you how comfortable and reliable this car is.
I´ve been looking for an E55 for a long time...basically 20 years...but never had the opportuniy...who knows! Thanks Alex for showing how great is the M113 and this W210 chasis!
The stuff I work on in part retirement.
I actually had one of these 1999 E55 AMG's, Silver with Black leather interior! It was GREAT!
My C55 AMG RenTech Is even more power (same drive-train) in a smaller car! RADICAL & DEPENDABLE!
Just wanted to say that I just bought my first AMG, a CLS55, and I am in love with it :D
Congrats. They are sweet too.
Congrats! I'm hoping to have my AMG soon!
Buffy i have one of the rarest CLS55's in the world (mystic/porcelain on titanit performance package), and i gotta say, this beast is made to be looked at
Aziz Chemli Oh nice! Mine is Mystic Blue with Porcelain :)
@@azizchemli2526 I would like to see that!
How many miles can these cars go, like 400,000?
I have a 2001 e320. No rust here in Vegas! But the sun here is really hard on the paint and interior. The interior is getting shaby. With 150k miles it runs great. It is a sport model so stiffer springs. Possibly stronger v6 engine? Have to constantly fix little things like window regulators, (why did they use rivets on them?) rubber boots on the mirrors and the base of the mono wiper. Even the antena cover was missing when I bought it 2 years ago. Engine is untouched. I bought some chrome 17" 7 spoke wheels off another car from G&G Autohouse here and new tires. May be my last car since I am now 71, so have to take care of it. Love driving this car!
1:05 blue car looks like an e92 335i!
That’s cos it is lol
Hell yeah
Yea
it is :D
I thought it was a F10 M5
Absolutely timeless. My favorite E-Class AMG car without a doubt.
Great video. I just bought this same car 90k miles for $4,800! Yes it's pretty clapped out but no rust and runs great, just needs some TLC.
YES!! I currently own 2 of these bad boys and at one time had 3 at once. End of an era car. The Best or Nothing!!!
Same deal here GL 63 and CL 63,dream comes true 👌
Would you sell one for a e55 w211
@@skythor7368 i wouldn't man. I like the simplicity and older look.
What’s the deal with the rust in your opinion? Is there something you can do to prevent it or fix it before it gets bad? I live in NJ so our roads are definitely getting salted every winter.
@@hayksamvelyan Treat it good and wash it everyday and polish it frequently in winter 😁 some just dont give a shit and dont treat them well. They are strong cars but you have to protect them in return.
I had a great 97 E420 that I drove for 5 years. Excellent car and fairly quick. Yet to see more comfortable seats
Alex my folks used to own a facelift 2000 W210 E430. It wasn't a 55 but it was soo much fun. It produced 400nm of torque at 2,000rpm, all the way to 4,500 i think from memory. It had so much grunt everywhere that it could make you car sick if you were heavy on the throttle. Arguably the W210 is the last of the "real" old school Mercs. I miss that car.
This is my favorite era of Mercedes! Thanks for the awesome video. I totaled my 2001 CLK55 a few years back and just missed one for $4000 in Atlanta. I need it back. The W210 and W208 are some of the most dependable daily drivers ever...
I’ve owned many Mercedes, a 911 and several Audi’s. My favorite car? My 1999 E430 Sport. Black like the one in the video and not an AMG but still love and miss that car. In 2007 traded it in on a new Corvette, dumbest decision in my life!!!!
Truly not smart my man. My E320 hydro plained. Loved that car. Feels presidential when cruising around.
I think you are absolutely right, the m113 is awesome. I own both a 2016 AMG GTs as well as a 2005 SLK 55, and the SLK just feels more direct and like it has more torque. Love the GTs, but will keep the SLK for sure.
Went to the dealership a few months ago to get coolant & parked next to a pre facelift black on black. Seriously wanted to cry knowing that it probably goes for less than my 2010 e350 coupe. I really hope they're all not wrecked, crushed, or insanely appreciated by the time I can get my hands on one, or any real amg for that matter.
My step father brought home a brand new 2001 E430 when I was a young chap. I’ve loved the W210 ever since, especially the E55. I used to steal my step dads car at 2am and go do doughnuts with my friends. Ahh the days of being an edgy teen.
The car was eventually passed down to my step brother who absolutely trashed the thing and it still went 300K miles. They’re such solid cars. One of my favorite parts was the gauges; they’re old school enough to be reminiscent of the classic 80’s Mercedes font without making the interior feel dated.
My favorite AMG I've ever owned - not the fastest, not the most powerful but the lightest, simplest and a rare car that is more than the sum of it's parts. Mine had the center resonator removed and was in Brilliant silver, and whilst yes an E550 W211 is faster, however I rather the E55 to my W211 E63. Also I replaced the clutch fan with an electric one from a 2001 E320. Had mine to 200k miles and was still running the 1/4 mile at 13.7, not a world beater but it felt great. My Michelin Pilot Super Sports last a massive 7k miles lol
I almost drowned my phone with the amount of drool over this vehicle
So awesome that the W210 E55 AMG is getting love on your page! I have a 2000. The refreshed ones still have a clutch fan. At least mine does.
My 02 still has a clutch fan, just replaced still loud as hell
My 02 E55 has nearly 400k miles and monoblocks are pristine.. true classic. So many great features about it. It was truly ahead of it's time. It had a built in cell phone with voice commands and hands free calling, years before anyone. Plus the infused blue glass hits like the green crystal on a Rolex Milgauss. Did I mention parts are fairly cheap? Get one while you can.
400k, I will be there in a few years any mods?
@@paraniaa08 Straight piped, smoked LED tails (stock look), w211 style headlights, interior is original, but I've been thinking of replacing the head unit (something modern with BT Android Auto). Mechanically everything is original other than head gaskets and plugs.
My only modification is Head unit with bluetooth. I bought vogtland springs and returned them because I feel I will loose the ride comfort.
As a w210 lover, this is the greatest TH-cam video of all time.
Alex, I’m going for the 6 speed swap on the C55 if you’re interested, documenting the whole process on my channel 😎👍 thx for all the DIY help and inspiration over the years! Btw this E55 is BOSS!!!
A year later I'm revisiting this video. I still want an e55 as long as it isn't toooo terrible to fix on my own
In W210 you can hear how rust eating this car. The best option to nerve owner of W210 is break his tire, then he must lift up the car with the jack, in most of them you will see how jack is penetrating a car floor. But i love this model and personally got two W210, one diesel and one petrol. Now looking for E55. I love body line in this car and interior with wooden trims, best from Europe!
Recently bought an '05 C55 because of your channel. Bought it from a guy who'd gotten it because of your channel. Love the car, love the channel. Thanks for the consistently good content.
I didn't know these were so rare, 2500 over 4 years? Wow. Someone in my neighborhood has one of these, a post-facelift W210 E55 AMG. Black. It sounds gnarly!
I love that car! I had a '97 E420, the last of the M119 V8 in the E-class at least. I regret letting that car go. I drove it NY-CA five times with zero problems. Great highway cruiser. Mine had no rust, but awful paint, being from CA. I'd love to hear your take on the m119, if you haven't covered it already.
+1 as I own E420 W210
Just bought a 02 W210 E55 last year and absolutely love it. It’s the cleanest one I’ve ever seen, silver on black. I do think the 99 model year is the best looking especially lowered but do hate the tail lights and have always hated that tuxedo interior of any color. Cool video once again.
I'm loving all this w210 love in the comments. I feel like I have found my people.
just one found a 03 e 55 with same interior in good condition 65k miles and one owner, very tempting...
Motor Trend and Road and Track were my 2 favorite automotive information sources back in the 90s and early 2000s. I used to love reading the magazines as a kid. Too bad to see them fall to what they have become.
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You need to turn that Chevy caprice ppv into a HSV Grange. That will make it into a real head turner....
Ah ,so true .
I have mine since 2001 . Has never given me any issues . Love it
That's awesome
@@LegitStreetCars mine is silver like the other one that pass you in the video . Under 50k miles and as for as I'm aware ... 2nd owner . Beside maintenance i have done nothing to it . Wife has been trying to sell it for the past 10 yrs . 😭 But hopefully after seen your video she will see what we see. Thank you brother for the video and love for this beautiful car.
@@alfonsosantos4011 when you selling it..
@@paraniaa08 never
My wife made me stop at car #5.....you are a lucky dude with an awesome wife!!!!
I have a 2002 non AMG E320 with 260 thousand miles on it and the motor and trany are still really fresh and strong. Amazing car, great ride, loads of power, bullet proof with really cool 'almost' retro style now. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks.
Thanks Alex, great video.
I bought one only last month, Silver 1999 full black interior. They are very rare here in Ireland. Mine has 65k miles, tiny bit of rust but in prefect condition. Cost €10k.
I have been waiting forever too see a W210 E55 on your channel. Thank you Alex!
Yep I still regret selling my ‘00 W210 E55. Last of its kind - hand finished off production line AMG vehicle.
Love these w210 E55s, but I just did a 5.4L m113 swap into my w202 and I can’t say enough about how great the car is now with the weight loss and improved handling with the speed.
How did you manage to make the electronics work? You had a whole donor car? I wanna do a M113 5.0 swap into a project car but haven't found useful information about it.
Bryan Beltrán I used the stock wiring harness from the c43 from 1999 and the car took about 3 minutes to learn the motor. I didn’t even have to find someone to tune the ecu it reads it on its own
Bryan Beltrán also I had a complete crashed downer car from 2001. I swapped the trans and the motor from it. I can promise you that if you have ever worked on a car yourself it’s a straight forward task, I’m only 19 and performed the swap in my small garage on jack stands
If you need any help just hit me up and I will try my best to help
Just bought a 2001 from Schomp in Highlands Ranch, CO with 136,000 miles, all original, tiny bit of rust on rear wheel well, interior is about 95%, completely clean carfax report with all service records... for $6,800. It was a trade in that had just gone on sale and I have no idea why they were asking nearly half of what they could have gotten for it. Everything about it checks out. God must have wanted me to have one.
I have a '99 E55 in brilliant silver. The last year they hand built them before turning to assembly line production. Also, delete the secondary cats and resonator...sounds much better and weighs 100lbs less. Tint those windows on that black one too!
I love the 210 chassis so much! I've got 2! I'm in the works of making a USDM OM606 S210!
I had a 2000 E55. It was definitely faster than 5.2 0-60mph
I was wondering why the e55 I have been seeing for sale went from $3-5k to $9-12k in the past few months. Thanks Alex! haha.
He did that with the w210 and the w211 now. 211 was 8-10 until LEGIT STREET CARS hit TH-cam. Now they go for 20
My friend just sold a 2001-2 C200 kompresor.. Actually few problems daily driven car with over 600k km on clock crazy engines!!
Amazing..
I just purchased a 02' E55 black on black, I've had many cars. I feel like a little kid with a toy. I've been looking at the market for these cars for a few months. About two months ago you could've bought a 4-5k cheap E55. Those cars are now 7-9k. Cars with under 60k miles are 25-30k.
I also own a 1997 210 E230 4 cylinder and what a car. I am the third owner and it has +-240000 km on the odo and no major problems.It is a great tourer and I regularly us it to tow a 6ft luggage trailer when going camping. It is also very fuel efficient and no rust at all.
I bought a 2 door 2000 CLK 430 Lorinser with 93k miles and I love it, will try to keep it for ever, I can’t believe how good of a car it is.
Perfect AMG car. Love that Designo interior. Wish I could afford this one when it's done. Just bookmarked their page, maybe if I sell a few toys!
Proud to say that this was my first car in high school!!!
Our 2001 Silver (with black and grey seats...forget what they called that) Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG with 163k miles in "good" condition was recently totaled (rear-ended; very sad!) and the insurance paid out $11k for the E55! Values are truly going up. 163k miles didn't even matter. $11k represents "Retail" value or what they call "actual cash value" (which is based on a recent study of W210 E55's sold in our region....Southwest: Arizona, California, Nevada, etc,..). I was shocked to get so much because KBB, NADA, Edmunds tell a different value (about 60% of $11k they offered me), but shouldn't be because these AMG's are all very much sought after. Anyway, this E55 was truly the best overall automobile we have ever owned. It was clocked doing sub 5-second 0-60's many times. I laid 300 feet of rubber a few months back leaving a car wash. We had it for about 6 years. Paid $8200 for it with 97k miles on it in early 2015 and we spent about $4500 overall during those nearly 6 years on a few sets of tires, MOTOR MOUNTS/TRANS MOUNT (several sets) brake rotors/pads, fluids, filters, oil changes, and a throttle position sensor. I did all the work myself. Very easy car to work on. Parts galore out there. We even had an E320 4Matic one time and are considering getting another W210 E320 soon (since can't seem to find any decently prices E55's locally). We took it into the local dealership one time to get oil changed and checked out overall (this was early on) and they treated it like it was what it is...VERY RARE! We got a sweet ride comped to us for the day. Again, best car ever! Will truly miss it. BTW, there is the same year for sale in Virginia for $7500 with only 24k miles on it. Someone scoop that up! It looks MINT!
Finally W210!!!
Henry Discipline Well, THAT might be an issue, especially in Chicago.
Chrysler-era Mercs. I’ll pass...
Alex you should definitely buy a W210 E55 and swap an M113K in it. That would make some awesome content and truly make this car BETTER than the M5! Alex if you are reading this you I know you know how awesome that would be!
Been a while since I’ve caught a notification! But I’m still a fan Alex. Been one for a looooonnng time. Still love all your vids !! Beware of samcrac and rich rebuilds. 😁😁👍🏻
Hey Alex, great video on a rare AMG. Did you know that only 1,517 W209 CLK55 AMG coupes were imported into the US? That too is a rare, quick NA M113 AMG worthy of consideration. It was the F1 safety car in 2003. My favorite feature is the lack of a B pillar which allows an open airy expanse when the windows are rolled down. I'm on my second one, the first being totaled by an inattentive driver plowing into my SO....not her fault. Sadly, one less example, but the rarity goes up.
My first car, a Chevy Corsica I earned working at Taco Bell. It took me months to earn the $1100 of which my parents wanted to “borrow” to help my brother with some bills. I now have a W204 C63 P31 package and also an F-Type V8S. The F-Type is faster, shifts lightning quick, but there’s just something in the C63 that makes me want to hop in it over the Jag. They have similar hp but deliver it in such different ways. The F-Type is like a puppy. Everyone loves it, it’s full of energy and wants to tear things up at any time. The C63 is like a heavy weight boxer. It’s more athletic then anything in the room and so can dance around without tiring but also feels extremely strong and the punch it delivers is hard.
I have a 2001 W210 E55 AMG Designo edition. Bone stock. Up to this day it puts a smile on my face whenever I punch the accelerator.
Just picked up a 1999 E430 from auction. Yeah it’s not an E55 but I paid 525 bucks and it’s the same year I was born. It’s going to be my little spare time project as I still continue searching for a good deal on a facelift w204 C63 coupe
Keep up the good work Alex, this E55 is my favorite car to have.! Hopefully I find a nice one soon in the Netherlands or Germany .!
I drive a 98 E320 in Nigeria. Woodgrain and everything. You should see it. It's divine. I'm dying to get the E55 for the W210. Tried to get the E55 for the W211 but ended up buying an E500 with a beautiful V8 but the 210... Magic.
Wow ! Thats my old grey e55! I sold it 3 months ago to a guy in Chicago
just parked mine in the driveway and sat down to watch this
W210 E55 only, A lot of car for the money. 250,000 miles and climbing. Car is legend
I have the same E55 AMG but '97 since already 3 months and i'm glad to own this beast it's a lovely torque machine for sure
There is a TH-camr named Jikjakz how did a manual swap on the w210 e55 AMG (he also released a guide). I'm planing on doing it to my future w210 e55 and I can't wait to😄
I’m doing a 6 speed swap on my C55 on my channel if interested, Jikjakz build helped A LOT!
My Dad had one back in 1999. I never got to drive it but I enjoyed washing it lol
Great Vid. Now I want to find out more about that mint looking Jeep XJ in the background. That's a beauty.
Alex, I'm disappointed you didn't demonstrate the classic Mercedes door latch ka-chunk sound. Probably the best part of those cars for me.
I special ordered a 2002 E55 AMG sold it and regretted it with passion, Damn I want to cry.
The tiptronic feature is actually pretty good at keeping the trans from upshifting while cornering. My uncle had a 2001 in silver....what a great car.
The tiptronic ones are 5g-tronic (5 speeds 3,4 and 5 with lockup and 2 reverse gears) this one is 4g-tronic
My first Benz, a 1997 E50 (M119). Soon you could import one to the US! Sold that, and bought a 1998 E55...wagon. Five 210 diesel wagons followed that. I’m 210 biased.
It only came out in 1999 for the American market and in Europe it came out in 1996 so there were 4 years between the facelift
E55 came out 1998 in Europe. Before that it was E36 and E50 on W210 chassy.
Nice video, I share your love of Benzes (not so much American cars though, haha).
I really like your channel, very down to earth. Thanks for the excellent content.
I've had a 2002 model year JDM e320 w210 wagon for about four years. Coming up on 100,000kms.
It's in good shape, but it has needed the usual w210 repairs, which are not complicated, or expensive, but will happen to almost all w210s.
Luckily rust isn't a big issue where I live, but that is the number one problem, with these cars, I think they changed paint formulas at the factory so the rustproofing wasn't good. In some climates they rotted really quickly especially the early ones. Mine has just a few bubbles around the latch of the wagon.
Over the past four years I have replaced the rear SLS shocks and spheres (only found on the wagons). This was the biggest expense, but luckily done under warranty when I bought it used. Other common repairs that I did are the transmission connector plug, motor mounts, a window regulator, repaired the pixels on the dash display, and front lower ball joints, regular maintenance has included, spark plugs (12) brake hoses and just oil changes.
Issues that I live with are a drooping headliner, and an AC system that needs a yearly recharge.
I agree that it is a fantastically well built car. The interior is holding up really well. I like the way it drives and rides, it is solid, comfortable and quiet.
Would love an e55 wagon in the future, especially now that I know about all the issues and how to diy the repairs.
Can you please make more videos about this car? Would be proper legend if you did 😍👌
I just bought myself a W210 E55 last month. I'm unbelievably happy with the car and its really clean on the inside. Sadly I found its a Massachusetts car so time to address the rust I didn't see when I bought it.
It can be..... but the E34 M5 is already there!!
Now get one 😄👍🏻 I’m pretty familiar with the W210 chassis they are solid solid cars and they are solid 😄 I had a familiar cab company owner who drove me around a lot as I was a kid for free and he had his own cab that went up to far over one million kilometers , someday the odometer just stopped at 999999 km and sat there for years 😂 they are bulletproof
Absolutely love my 99 E55! I've got 237k on her and I haven't had to do much besides the regular maintenance. Window regulators, seat switches and taillight wiring is the only major problems with the w210's. I'm lucky enough to not have any rust problems here in WA state. After seeing this car i feel like i need a fresh paint job and wheel repair tho...
I called around for quotes to recondition my monoblocks after watching this, no joke.
I’m about to go see and rest drive one today! Can’t wait, if I don’t want it I’ll comment back tonight! It’s a great buy here in Chicago
Wait! Another E55 wagon that has yet to be revealed? Hell yeah Alex. A green, over black or grey, E55 AMG wagon would be my absolute dream car. That 99 looks so perfect riding on those monoblocs. Love the stock wheels you went back to on your E55 wagon too.
Please more videos on this!😍
I love my w210 E55 AMG. Its a car I'm convinced I will never sell!
So I should fix mine?
@@LEllis-ui3lx depending on whats wrong, absolutely. I cant imagine theres anything too far gone with it.
I have a 99 in Bellingham WA
How much
The manual shift points are way more fun to play with than the newer tiptronic hehe
My dad has an 01 E55 and let me tell you! That turned me into an AMG believer. He does regular maintenance and has never had any major mechanical failures/issues. He's always been a MB fan, and I'm a BMW fan. It was a fun day when we lined up. I have an E39 M5 so I felt like we did a blast from the past! "One day, you'll get it, I'll never sell this car."
have a white 00 E55 and i love it :)
Wow you’re so lucky white is rare on the e55 w210s I have a brilliant silver one always wanted white !!!!!
I have a 2002 CLK55 with a Quaife LSD and it’s the best car ever. Now I want a W210 E55 in black to install a Quaife LSD and call it a day.
Thanks for so many interesting videos. I own a now elderly E350 W211 (but only 110,000 km driven and well pampered mechanically). To see your choice of the E-Class makes me feel great about mine :-)
I think that I would go with my 1999 c43, soon-to-be C55 (I've got a 1999 E55 drivetrain I'm going to swap out)---unless someone offers me my money and does the swap before I do, lol... Your choice of corvette is flawless...
Great video, what’s up on some w208 content? Another sleeper/bargain AMG
I have a 99 E430.... 252k miles, Love my car