So You Want To Buy a Mercedes E55 AMG - Here are some basic tips.

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @WestVanGarage
    @WestVanGarage  4 роки тому +22

    Sorry for the re upload, had to make some last minute changes. Enjoy this week's E55 video!

    • @JonathanNichollsjono
      @JonathanNichollsjono 3 роки тому +1

      Have you checked out XF Motorsports manual gearbox swap for this car? That guy is a genius

    • @doca8792
      @doca8792 3 роки тому

      @@JonathanNichollsjono he really is one talented guy.

    • @slayerdpimp9690
      @slayerdpimp9690 3 роки тому

      What year? Or did I miss you say it?

    • @alexmaldonado4863
      @alexmaldonado4863 2 роки тому

      What wheels are those ?

  • @jedkimmel
    @jedkimmel 4 роки тому +160

    Oh...a bear! My fav part.

    • @Aadyi
      @Aadyi 3 роки тому +2

      It doesn't get more Canada than that :D

  • @collinjohnson7723
    @collinjohnson7723 4 роки тому +40

    I opted for a cooling and power double whammy with LTH and highly recommend it. The added sound is a nice bonus.

  • @Michael.Chapman
    @Michael.Chapman 8 місяців тому +1

    The W211 is so competent, so sensuous, and even in V6 E350 280 bhp guise, it always puts a smile on my face :-) I'd love an E55 but it's becoming so hard to find them in low mileage, factory original state.

  • @caseycoop6963
    @caseycoop6963 3 роки тому +30

    Love mine. Always kept in top form at Mercedes mechanics and all recalls covered even being 2nd owner. Brake unit, and new gas tank. A/C completely replaced, and supercharger pully bearing replaced. You can drop some coin on these fixes. But if a couple grand here and there is way worth the fun. Flat out beast of a macine, and seriously never for sale. Thinking of going all electric with a tesla plaid and x to replace a Tahoe and get the supercar. Wanted a GTS AMG but Plaids are insane. E55 stays.

    • @thadon1124
      @thadon1124 2 роки тому +1

      so your saying it’ll cost a extra 2000$ for the car to be problem free? thinking about getting one

    • @ericbitzer5247
      @ericbitzer5247 Рік тому

      I would never go electric. Teslas are junk with terrible build quality. Plus in a blackout you're going nowhere and the computer can be hacked. Ironically, electric cars are terrible on the environment while the lies of carbon dioxide being a problem continues. It's all about control of the people.

    • @colby3333
      @colby3333 2 місяці тому

      Wow..😂

  • @acrepairnearme
    @acrepairnearme 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you for the great rewiew. I have cls55amg 06. Technically the same car. Even engine bay looks 100% similar.

  • @doca8792
    @doca8792 3 роки тому +68

    Here’s what you should know, don’t buy an e55 or CLS55 unless the oil pump has been serviced, ‘cause they share the same oil pan and when that little rubber ring on the oil pump goes, the engine goes with it. One bulletproof, hand built motor goes “pop” due to a $10 part.

    • @ronmower3694
      @ronmower3694 3 роки тому +6

      Really i have a 06.will u elaborate more thanx brother

    • @SSammy-1
      @SSammy-1 Рік тому

      Wrong engine.

    • @ronslife3396
      @ronslife3396 9 місяців тому

      I have an E55 and never had problem with my oil pump it’s been solid

    • @Jay-dl7bh
      @Jay-dl7bh 3 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/SoScc7cSETo/v-deo.htmlsi=W_IgK8zp5Zw6xuJ9
      6:30
      Is that what you were talking about

    • @MrDosSantos991
      @MrDosSantos991 2 місяці тому +1

      That’s not true man, never seen an 55 engine have that issue at the dealer, we even had a cl 55 amg with over 600.000kms with the untouched original engine.

  • @vroomgocar905
    @vroomgocar905 Рік тому +2

    I own a 2003 Cl600 which i bought for 9500 and entirely replaced the ABC suspension and now i have a 1/565 twin turbo V12 for 16k after suspension and tunes and am now almost always the fastest and rarest car on the road. ive put 11k miles on it and have only done 2 oil changes(9.5qts) a tcu(1700,It was the 13pin) , and a cooling fan(300) which i have included in the $16k. I love my car, fully loaded luxury 2 door coupe with cooled,heated,massage seats in 2003. people who dont know cars think my car is 2010+. OLD MERCEDES ARE UNDERRATED AND UNDERAPPRETIATED.

  • @embajadoresboy4535
    @embajadoresboy4535 3 роки тому +14

    They are great cars but the only problem is the electronics which were awful. I had a CL55 and E55 and both suffered from electrical malfunctioning. Finally I sold them fed up with. I went back to a W210 AMG and bought a 2015 last year production W204 507 Edition with the performance package. Both have been reliable. I am not a mechanic but so far I haven’t been at the dealership at all.

  • @wezzil
    @wezzil 2 роки тому +9

    I would imagine with coilovers it’d handle quite comparably to other “sports” cars

  • @gvaspirated
    @gvaspirated 4 роки тому +18

    Hey bud, fellow enthusiast and youtuber here. Awesome video. I'm looking for a new daily and this is the exact video I needed for research. Thank you!

  • @lesacronym2643
    @lesacronym2643 3 роки тому +9

    That engine is super clean wow

  • @truth6242
    @truth6242 6 місяців тому

    I fixed my tab piece with glue on my E500.. works perfect now. Opening and closing is back to normal.

  • @azzamzardh5014
    @azzamzardh5014 Рік тому

    i think this is the best video on UA-cam

  • @camillosteuss
    @camillosteuss 4 роки тому +3

    A beauty, a bonnie and a joy forever... Truly among the last semi skookum of the mercs... This, cl and w212 pretty much round up the decent modern merc range, all newer is electric nagging junk...

  • @bugnautica-lo9ng
    @bugnautica-lo9ng 6 місяців тому

    I own an E55 many people say it handles like a dodge this hasn’t been my experience I think it handles pretty well albeit I am on aftermarket arnaut suspension and some nice E63 rims and good tires so this might be the reason I don’t mind the handling. but airbags plus coils should be factored into buying any e55 because the air-matic suspension will more likely than not break and the repairs are expensive if you go the air suspension root.

  • @SoXFarXGonee
    @SoXFarXGonee 4 роки тому +4

    I own a w211 E500 ‘05 such beautiful automobile

    • @seddam
      @seddam 3 роки тому +1

      E500 is great, its suspension is more comfortable.

  • @cefas6877
    @cefas6877 4 роки тому +5

    Such an underrated channel

  • @luukkoekje8115
    @luukkoekje8115 4 роки тому +8

    You are the reason why I got a w210 (w210 wagon) ✌. Love your videos

    • @WestVanGarage
      @WestVanGarage  4 роки тому

      Thank you, that really means a lot! Hope your w210 wagon is treating you well!

    • @luukkoekje8115
      @luukkoekje8115 4 роки тому

      @@WestVanGarage it's a starting project so I'm going to bring it back to its former glory. The undercarriage was rust free when I bought it so that's always a good start.

    • @hmanchaseblues9208
      @hmanchaseblues9208 2 роки тому +1

      @@luukkoekje8115 hey I have great question regarding a CLK mercades Sedan amg the car can't go over 55 mph us it worth buying?

    • @luukkoekje8115
      @luukkoekje8115 2 роки тому +2

      @@hmanchaseblues9208 hi 👋 u cant drive faster than 55mph?

    • @hmanchaseblues9208
      @hmanchaseblues9208 2 роки тому +1

      @@luukkoekje8115 the person that's want to sell me the car said that yess the car can not go over 55mph is that bad?

  • @OnDUBzProductions
    @OnDUBzProductions 4 роки тому +2

    Yea my w210 e55 temp gauge would hangout alittle above half way in summer time driving

  • @John_Conner222
    @John_Conner222 3 роки тому +6

    Everyone is buying it for the "cheap luxury horsepower". That's cool and all but I like the way e55 looks. The new ones are just flat out ugly. New interiors are kinda nice but the exterior looks cheap and common.

  • @alexsandul5631
    @alexsandul5631 2 роки тому +9

    Just bought one for 12k and it has 73,000 miles felt like I stole it especially the last few years how much I've seen them go for

  • @bmf572
    @bmf572 Рік тому +1

    Reminds me alot of my 06 300c SRT8! Easy to work on with old school technology!

  • @3381-c5v
    @3381-c5v Рік тому +1

    so you didn't even mention anything about the airmatic?

  • @Quadriple.
    @Quadriple. 3 роки тому +2

    Too bad literally one person is selling an e55 on the US northern east coast. Would love to buy this off from a certified dealer.

  • @Carlos12t3lovesyamahas
    @Carlos12t3lovesyamahas 3 дні тому

    Is there a way to change that brake avionics bs and the suspension as well? Thinking about buying this but I want like regular brakes not whatever that hairy box is and regular suspension

  • @gapperoni_pizza2266
    @gapperoni_pizza2266 4 роки тому +9

    Maybe il own one when uk insurance dosent want to bum me

    • @SandyCow
      @SandyCow 3 роки тому

      Could pick up a w210 e55 for 6k, insurance would cost me 4.5/5k… absolutely ridiculous

  • @ericjohnson7867
    @ericjohnson7867 3 місяці тому

    I'm sorry, I own the 2007 S65 AMG tuned (RENNtech). These vehicle's are made to run on the german autobahn vs american drag strips, but can compete easily. My question, why buy an autobahn car that you are to transfer the beauty from the HWY to a drag strip? I'm lost!

  • @leecaldwell1029
    @leecaldwell1029 3 роки тому +2

    you got the steal of a century for one with 75K miles on it

  • @Domnaek
    @Domnaek 4 роки тому

    Very cool and soothing video to watch. nicely done!

  • @Archer28M
    @Archer28M 4 роки тому +2

    To find one with low milage is practicaly inposible. To find one with out acident record mision inposible. To find one with compleat service record not going to happen. So ordinary you find a car with 250.000 to 350.000 km on meter it had changed 3 to 6 owners. The prices... 15.000 € + for the car that is ower 10 years old at minimum. Well i bet it,s stil more reliaboe then BMW M 5 series E60, E61 .

  • @freshMila
    @freshMila Рік тому

    Man you got my taste .. I like everything oem

  • @77772013
    @77772013 3 роки тому +1

    Hey no hate at all just noticed when you talk on your video then switch back to music it gets really loud then quiet when you talk I’m no editor so idk if what I’m saying helps or just pisses you off lol

  • @martinedward612
    @martinedward612 2 роки тому

    Nice spec!👌 Not overdone, just right!

  • @DamonSlater
    @DamonSlater 7 місяців тому +1

    You cannot beat German Superiority

  • @BooTub3
    @BooTub3 Рік тому

    I’m 28 and have only owned IS300s, 240sxs, E36 & E46s.. I currently have around 8k saved up and a relatively clean RX300 I can sell for around 4-7k.. I’m going to save around 15-20k to hopefully find a decently semi low mileage example. I’m SUPER scared 😮‍💨 This will be my first big boy purchase.. HELP

  • @skipaday162
    @skipaday162 3 роки тому

    What are you wheel spec? Size, offset for front and rear, tires size?

  • @s.d.7329
    @s.d.7329 4 роки тому +2

    On 3:49 he talked about an ice box
    I couldnt find something in the internet just mini fridges for your drinks
    Can someone send me a link from an ice box cooling system or something like that

    • @tatneasd
      @tatneasd 4 роки тому

      www.vrpspeed.com/product/vrp-under-hood-tank/

    • @Loujr2250
      @Loujr2250 Рік тому

      Check out vrp cooling tank system for the E55

  • @grahampaige3249
    @grahampaige3249 2 роки тому +1

    Hi .. I’m in the uk … I’m looking to buy a 2004 e55 … 38 k on the clock should I expect any problems with such low mileage ???

    • @abkid5302
      @abkid5302 4 місяці тому

      Did you experience problems

  • @gunluvS14
    @gunluvS14 Рік тому

    very informative, thank you

  • @dallastoodessa166
    @dallastoodessa166 4 роки тому +4

    Is there a way to swap out the headlights for more modern looking ones? Not a fan of them.. I know that you can upgrade the bumper to E63 amg and thats about it.
    The SL55 has an after market body kit that allows one to swap the headlights to that of a SL55 amg black series, and those headlights look fantastic.

  • @novruzpasazade864
    @novruzpasazade864 2 місяці тому

    Hi, what are the rim and tire specs?

  • @gang6009
    @gang6009 3 роки тому

    I could get an s 55 amg for the same price as an e but the s has 50k. The e 120.

  • @MrYooper
    @MrYooper Рік тому

    I NEED THOSE RIMS FOR MY E55 PLEASE WHAT ARE THEY

  • @ΠαζαρακιαΣιτι
    @ΠαζαρακιαΣιτι 5 місяців тому

    how much it would cost to operate a car like this in you country guys? for mine it would be 1300 euro traffic fees, and propably around 500 for insurance. also we have a luxury tax which for this amg would be something like 2500 euro. that makes 4200 euro per year only to be legal with this car.

  • @williamthurner7885
    @williamthurner7885 6 місяців тому

    I live in Europe, I am very fond of cars, but I understand little about engines, but this car is my dream, do you recommend it?
    What should I change right away in order not to have serious problems

    • @pooplicker538
      @pooplicker538 5 днів тому

      main and secondary heat exchangers

  • @MrCams2011
    @MrCams2011 4 роки тому +3

    Would you say the same about cls 55?

  • @alexandertarin413
    @alexandertarin413 2 роки тому +1

    what year is urs?

  • @danyboy773
    @danyboy773 3 роки тому

    What’s the miles per gallon on this puppy ruffly?

  • @jonahpierce3523
    @jonahpierce3523 Рік тому

    How much do you pay for insurance?

  • @brickclickcat2893
    @brickclickcat2893 Рік тому +1

    Don't molest the E55. It's a classic and a moster from factory

  • @urbanr7720
    @urbanr7720 Рік тому

    what is the name of the rims

  • @mercvqcali2714
    @mercvqcali2714 Рік тому

    How reliable are they

  • @francescobalestrieri7096
    @francescobalestrieri7096 2 роки тому

    What are those wheels?

  • @SASUSERNAME
    @SASUSERNAME 2 роки тому

    Why are these cars so damn hard to find dammit

  • @Raknasma
    @Raknasma 3 роки тому

    I want one

  • @MrJasonfromcanada
    @MrJasonfromcanada 3 роки тому

    Beautiful car.......🙂

  • @rako1731
    @rako1731 4 роки тому

    US doesn’t have good backroads to drive hard this in the corners but you can have too much fun even with a diesel E220 cdi in the corners trust me

    • @YouSoundButtHurt
      @YouSoundButtHurt 3 роки тому +1

      Wrong. Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap with 318 curves in 11 miles.

    • @Paul-is8wz
      @Paul-is8wz 3 роки тому +3

      Not really sure where you heard that! The backroads in upstate ny are absolutely fantastic

    • @reddfoxx897
      @reddfoxx897 7 місяців тому

      Wrong. Los Angeles has roads all over 🤡

  • @maxsimon5458
    @maxsimon5458 2 роки тому

    What was the list of parts again to have it running cooler

  • @joemama-uv5mp
    @joemama-uv5mp Рік тому

    is is a good first car?

  • @aljording5965
    @aljording5965 4 роки тому

    Just noticed your pano roof, does yours function fully?

    • @WestVanGarage
      @WestVanGarage  4 роки тому

      It does :)

    • @aljording5965
      @aljording5965 4 роки тому

      @@WestVanGarage Very nice! I'm working through a restoration on mine right now. Jealous! Love the E55.

  • @karo7455
    @karo7455 3 роки тому

    Wdym, what does the sunroof have to do with the Engine going bad?

    • @WestVanGarage
      @WestVanGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Is this at 8:06? I was referring to the sunroof motor.

  • @kipriankudryashov7735
    @kipriankudryashov7735 2 роки тому

    7:06 у сего папы тоже самое

  • @duanejohnson2026
    @duanejohnson2026 2 роки тому

    Thank ypu. Very in depth, but let's see u drive more, and talk less next time please.

  • @Leonardo.391
    @Leonardo.391 2 роки тому

    💔💔😭😢

  • @frnzklmmrll1012
    @frnzklmmrll1012 4 роки тому +1

    `70 buick 455 had better nubers

  • @TheOtteroo
    @TheOtteroo 3 роки тому

    The music is very annoying, AND LOUD!!! Ditch the music, I didn’t come here to dance…..

  • @undergroundlegend198
    @undergroundlegend198 4 роки тому +2

    Very ugly body style, looks heavy and not well sprung, does not have a sporty appearance, looks it was designed for elderly, imagine a slim 30yr old man or woman driving this thing? Its odd

    • @NokiaHumanForm
      @NokiaHumanForm 4 роки тому +47

      I'm an 18 year old dude driving an E240 and honestly not everyone knows how to appreciate the styling of the W211. Ya one of them is u.

    • @kellyjensen9425
      @kellyjensen9425 4 роки тому +23

      This has to be a comment just to trigger people. It’s not a high view count video. Not even sure why you’d watch it unless you love the content creator. Different strokes for different folks. You see something for the elderly, I see the embodiment of sinister. The look, the power, it’s extremely unique. There are only 12 available on cargurus throughout the entire nation. Hard to dismiss that type of demand. I have an F-Type and I still drool over this car.

    • @mortazevi3759
      @mortazevi3759 4 роки тому +6

      hell nah you're just used to those hot wheels cheesy looking cars theyve been pumping out these days

    • @shqiptari1699
      @shqiptari1699 4 роки тому +23

      This thing is fucking beautiful, it has an old mobster/mafia look so your taste in cars is just pure shit

    • @angusmcgeady
      @angusmcgeady 4 роки тому +7

      underground legend the best looking Benz ever made and you say that

  • @uzzle21
    @uzzle21 2 роки тому

    i want one