DREAM CAR! I Imported a 500hp Mercedes AMG Wagon... FROM JAPAN!
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2022
- 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG Wagon review by The Straight Pipes. The 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG Wagon is putting down 469 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque from a Supercharged 5.4L V8. At $25,000 CAD, would you take it over Yuri's 2021 Mazda CX-5 or a 2022 Mercedes-AMG E63S Wagon?
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How did I do for my dream car purchase? JDM AMG!
U did good 👍
That's also my dream wagoooon
Respect is due ole chap.
This thing is amazing. Wagons will always be cooler than sedans, not to mention crossovers and SUVs.
OEM grill
We did exactly the same thing with the same car! Unbelievable machine for its price and time!
Love your videos 🙌
@@TheStraightPipes Thanks! obviously we feel the same about yours :) ENJOY THAT THING
He'll yeah
@@AutoTopnl What a nice interaction between two different enthusiast channels :) Love both of your channels!!
Both your channels are awesome.
I'm giving props to Yuri. He was super relaxed, and gave Jacob all the spotlight for this video. He didn't try to take over the vid, and seemed genuinely happy for his buddy.
🤝
I don’t think Jakub would let him talk either way 😂
@@j3rmy916😂😂
Basic decency 🙌🏼
Congrats Jakub! Good luck keeping a black car clean :P
Also dont listen to Yuri... make that thing whine!
I might have to wrap it silver lol. Weeeeeeeeeeeee
As an E55 owner, I approve.
Also, you can still upshift even when in either C/S modes. It just has to be at shift points that the TCM allows in 'automatic' modes.
E55 Wagon owner here, over in Germany. You can also put the TCM of a CLK DTM AMG in it (also had the M113K engine). That has a genuine M manual mode and will shift in real time as you pull the paddles. It also removes the torque restrictor the factory TCM has so you have full torque available in all gears.
Only word of caution your tranny has to be somewhat fresh as the gear engagement is quite heavy on the box.
I can also confirm that even with 530+ horsepower at the crank with the wagon on 275 Michelin PS4S tires it deadlocks from a standstill and will do 3.5sec to 60mph 😊
First a C6 Z06 and now an E55 wagon, these boys are getting the classics one by one
Edit: next one should be a Terminator Cobra 😉
Haha already have the foxbody
@@TheStraightPipes But you guys dont have the Terminator!
You should do a early 2000’s Celica GT-S or MK1 Supra. Before they start to get crazy expensive.
Yes!! So excited for you guys! We must meet up for a wagon cruise!
Let's do it
This must happen! Straight Pipes roadie to Chicago to meet up with Alex and Peter. Epic!
I had almost the exact journey! I got obsessed with the E63 Wagon after your video, but didn't want to spend that much on a new car. So I picked up an '07 E63 Wagon on BaT (black with tan interior, all options) and deleted the resonator. Loved every minute of driving it until someone changing lanes pushed it into a curb and it was declared totaled. Congratulations, and enjoy!
The window visors are marketed by the automakers as a way to ventilate air on a rainy day, but really they are for smokers. I live in Japan and both of our cars have them. They get included in nearly every dealer installed option package to pad up the price. For cars with metallic trim around the windows some of the visors will replicate that so you don't ruin any lines.
I don't smoke but I have these (original lexus accessory) on my IS250 and they have the chrome trim strips on them which match the original window line. IMO your car is not proper VIP JDM unless it has them fitted. lol
It makes smoking on a rainy day so much easier
Not really for smokers, our weather at the Kenyan coast is quit humid and we need to crack open the window when it rains to regulate humidity in the vehicle
Always loved the look on that generation AMG wagons and especially combined with that sound of the 55AMG such a great choice !
To date; this is the best vehicle purchase of the year IMO. Kudos Jacob!
The W211 E Class is one of my favorite Benzes. Great styling which has aged beautifully, great amount of space, solid build quality (open and shut the doors and you'll hear the nice solid thunk) and of course the AMGs variants and wagons are brilliant both in function and rarity.
what u talkin about, the W211 has the worst build quality equates to bad reliability of all E classes
@@djkasdjkasdjdjdjthe E350 yes. All the rest were reliable, as Mercedes extended the SBC warranty by 25 yrs/unlimited mileage.
@@bleachstain9785I got lucky with my e350 the rod bearing issue wasn't on mine lol
Finally, a real car! The E55 was my dream car, then I bought one. Now into my 15th year of ownership of my 2005 E55 Sedan. It is Obsedian Black, has 19" AMG wheels and is in stealth mode (no badges). Love it to death. Funnily enough, my wife's car is a 2022 CX5 Akera (Australia) Turbo in Soul Red, which replaced a 2015 Akera. Can't fault Mazdas.
I love the sl65 19 wheels
25k Canadian all in. Wait a bit. It'll start gaining value real soon. Just give it a couple services 😜
How’s the reliability?
@@roninpwns The common issues are Air Suspension and the SBC Brake unit. I have had to replace both over time. Do regular fluild changes and the motor and gearbox should outlast you. My biggest expense has been Tyres. 25k is about the limit from them and 19s are more expensive and there more limited options. Wear and tear has generally been very good. Build quality was pretty good in the W211s.
CX-50 >
The W211 is such an awesome combination of luxury, power and reliability. What I loved most about these Kompressor Mercedes was their relentless power delivery to readline and that supercharger whine. It's a bummer they moved to turbochargers in order to comply with tightening emissions regulations, but superchargers will always be the enthusiast's choice in my book.
OEM wheels suits OEM grill. Previous wheels - central star grill. As for engine: the 5.4 compressor was too expensive to manufacture, so it was replaced with a NA 6.2. For me it was like a step back. Wagon with supercharged V8, I love it! Congratulations!
Really glad to see you happy with such an iconic car. I am sure you already know but if not, the metal part below the hazards is actually a button that electronically opens a secret compartment behind the said buttons. I think that along with the cupholder are the two coolest quirks. Congrats again, enjoy it Jakub!
Raised emblem raised emblem raised emblem raised emblem. My mom has the last generation E550, and there's something about seeing that star and bending it sideways for fun that always gets me going. Also fun fact, the a/c control area mirrors the shape of the grill, and with the modified grill, I think it takes away from that little piece of aesthetic
Amazing purchase Jakub! 10/10 And you didn’t even need to clickbait with an URUS 🤗
Hi Yuri! I’m from Tokyo and your pronunciation of YANASE is closer than Jakub😂👍 It’s written やなせ in Japanese so check it out on google translate if you’re interested🙌 Btw I always enjoy your contents so plz keep up the good work!!! Congrats Jakub on the beautifully imported E55🥵
I just sold my M113K car a few months ago and miss it very much.
225K Miles and zero engine or power train issues.
Congrats! Love wagons and the 7 seater E55 has always been a special one imo. Just did a 6500 KMs road trip in Europe last month with my Cupra ST. Absolutely loved it!
Congrats on getting your dream car. Keep the badge the way it is, grab the monoblocks, and enjoy!!!! Looking forward to more fun videos with you and this car!
I second the Monoblocks.
Which monoblocks though? The w210 ones need spacers I think. I've seen the rare 19" aero ones but they're like $10k lol
@@TheStraightPipes I know eBay sells a set with a 2 inch lip that would look sick
@@TheStraightPipes yeah expensive isn't as fun...just get the look for a reasonable price my friend
Damn look how happy you look. If us watching these videos can help you all accomplish this I am glad to be a supporter
That's all it takes. Thank you 🥰
Sweet wagon! This one is on my dream list too!
Window deflectors are for the rain most likely. Japan can have a similar climate to the PNW of the US so these are useful to crack the window with out rain dropping in or pouring off the roof into the window and all over your lap. Worth mentioning they are popular with smokers so that you can have the window open for venting without getting wet.
I was from Thailand and when I was younger we used to put those vent visors because when you park your car in hot sun you can lower the window a bit and those visors were just in case it rains.
Congrats on purchasing one of the best AMG's. After doing a ton of reading and researching just like you did, watching Alex (LSC) and AMGmeister, I purchased a 2006 E55 sedan with 112k miles on the clock 2 years ago. These cars are very easy to work on. FCP Euro is your best friend for parts. And the reliability everyone talks about, it's 100% true. I daily drive mine, and enjoy every mile of it. I've also kept mine 100% stock, just like you intend to. Also, change that grill back to factory with the hood emblem.
Agree about the grill
Why not the e63?
@@TOShorts depends on which year you're referring too. But mostly due to head bolt issues, cam adjuster issues, a few other things too. Anything after 2012 is better if you want the 63. But when comparing the two, the 55 will take the trophy for reliability and an all around great package. Combined with a solid gearbox, very torquey engine and easy to work on compared to most other German built cars, the 55 is a solid machine that will begin to increase in pricing. AMGmeister does a very good and informative video on the two setups.
Very different hearing a supercharger on an AMG 😎👌 Also the original grill in a dark chrome would look mean.
Get the regular grill, but without the standup logo thing. The regular grill match the design of the car and make it look more dignify, but without the standup logo make it feel more sporty
Congrats! When something is made to last it means many can enjoy it down the years. As it has a dyno-mode it would be interesting to see if the power/torque numbers match with the as new specs. As it's a hand-built motor I'm thinking power loss would be minimal. It would still make an interesting video putting the wagon on rollers.
One of my all time favorites. Personally I’d have to have keyless go, one for convenience but two because I love the starter button being on the shifter!
I was literally JUST looking at S211 E-Class Wagons and this popped up. God what an amazing car. Incredible purchase Jakub. Love the wagons.
(I almost bought one too… unfortunately it fell through ☹️)
Edit (July 2023): Came back here to share I got a 2005 E320 Sedan 🥰
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I've got a spare e500 wagon if you're interested
Nice work! I have a ‘19 E450. It’s 8/10 as fast, 8/10 as cool but gets 31mpg on the highway. Three pointed star wagon owners UNITE! The most non-SUV I could find!
Ultimate car video. So satisfying. Affordable. So much to love. Congrats on a great purchase!
This was my first car! Loved it every second of ownership. I went on one of your AMA’s and asked if the E55 was the one I should get and you said yes! Few years later and you got one yourself! Hope you enjoy it :)
👍👍
Nah that's cap no way your first car was an e55
So cool. I had an E500 wagon in college and it was a total blast. I miss it! Couldn’t afford to run it with the suspension breaking on me
Not having keyless go is actually a great thing, people would constantly touch the start button when shifting into drive and would then have to restart the process. Think of it as having to pinch the gear lever instead of just holding it
Ohhh true
Finally, congratulations,Jacob! You bought the right choice of high performance family car. My father have one W211 E280 CDI (facelift)in India which is a precious model from Mercedes-Benz. I really adored your car because of iconic Supercharged 5.4 liter engine. I highly recommend to fix the 5 horizontal line grill with standing 3 point star logo which would be looking elegant. Now I’m in Norway and I’m hunting to buy used W211 model with 4matic and OM642 engine because I don’t want to loose the feeling from my dad’s car due to the best. Again, my hearty congratulations to Jacob for the proud owner of that dream machine.
Congrats on the dream machine! As a new dad myself I couldn't agree more that an AMG wagon is my dream car as well!
This is so cool. Road tax at 5.4L must've been nuts in Japan since they tax displacement. Hit me up in 8 years when this is US legal lol
Would this be legal to import since it was also offered for sale in the states? I thought the 25 year thing was mainly for vehicles that were never offered in the states
these were sold in the US
Big congratz! I'm not a fan of wagons but wow what a sick deal you got! Always exciting when a fellow car guy gets a new toy.
Get the emblem! the way the hood looks from inside while driving is a vibe in itself, and this car for all I care is all about the wagon vibesssss
OG grille for sure, that one doesn't look right on an e55
Agreed
and rised embled. Without it, thats not a merc
Double 👍🏻👍🏻 from Germany !
Enthusiasts like Jakub, holding the Flag for Wagons up in Canada, make me happy 😊
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Awesome car! An e63 AMG wagon is probably my dream car. Fast but not showy. Luxurious but still practical. This car can do it all
Omg this car sounds absolutely orgasmically amazing. Lol. That low down revs on pull away makes me smile so so much. My friend's parents had an E55 sedan back in the day and it was always such a treat driving in it. The new ones don't feel as close to special or as well made as the W211 E55. I can't count how many times I replayed 0:33 to 0:45 just to keep hearing that sound.
i think that's gonna be the best visor test reaction of the year! Jacob and Yuri's reaction are so priceless there 😂
Does it have the CD changer behind the panel where the heated seat buttons are? Push the little chrome horizontal bar in the middle bottom portion for a surprise.
Congrats on the old school AMG! I used to have a 2010 GLK and I loved the visual parking sensor.
finally e55s are getting the attention they deserve, i approve, e55 for life
Since my 2nd daughter was born last month, I’ve been doing research on wagons for a daily. The fact Jakub got an AMG wagon is amazing and look forward to joining the wagon nation soon enough. Congratulations on your purchase, insight, and review. You too Yuri, thank you
Do it!!
Don’t do it… you need more room. Minivan!! Lol
These older Mercedes are tremendous cars. I just got my dream car too a few months ago - A 2007 S550 4MATIC … They’re reliable and well built cars with amazing performance but you gotta be ready to hit all the maintenance or else you’re going to get some ugly bills. The only issue I’ve had so far with the car is one of the air struts going out - which is totally normal on these cars - so I just replaced it with an arnott air strut that comes with a lifetime warranty. Totally enjoying the car and I’ve got no regrets - congratulations, and I hope you enjoy yours too! Also - OEM grille with the stickup star is the way to go with Benz! Far classier looking & you get to look at the star sticking up the entire time you’re cruising down the road :)
Was thinking 2014 s class, instead got a 2017 ford taurus sho, when done paying this off going s class for sure
@@charlesdawkins4341 Not sure how to say it other than it’s a bucket list car - can’t know how amazing these really are until you’ve owned one. I’m not sure I’ll ever leave the Benz brand again after this car, nothing else I’ve been in drives anywhere near as well. I actually look forward to getting up and driving it to class & work. Don’t let the nightmare posts on the internet scare you away, just buy the car and be responsible with the maintenance and you won’t regret it!
Rain guards used to be really popular in the U.S. as well. Great for a rainy day to keep the windows from fogging and keep the rain from getting in. Some like the look of them on certain cars. Many people still use them just not as much now a days.
My first car was a 2000 C230 Kompressor... My God you have me in my feels right now... I need these older Benz's back in my life...
This is awesome showing the community channels love
Great channels
It is such an insane vehicle. I hope they make an electric one day. I hate how even Volvo is going away from their wagons, such a better set up than SUVs. That Eclection Auto site has awesome cars.
I have had an AMG E since the 55. I was actually thinking of getting an E55 wagon and restoring back to mint condition. Such a great car! Great bang for buck!
I've had a few Mercedes with those cup holders. The 2nd cup holder is the area where the folding cup holder came from. It's meant to mimic the opening of a flower.
Congratulations 👏👏 super sick car and what a steal! Sounds absolutely disgusting from the outside when the kompressor kicks in. And my vote is to stick with the existing grill. Looks great and most probably won't know it's not factory. Mad Props.
Congrats on the car! I daily a 167k mile W211 too and it's been one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. Mercedes knocked it out of the park with this platform.
Awesome
my cls55 amg is daily driven. 600hp tuned. RELIABLE SUPERCAR FAMILY CAR!
Current grill is okay already. Makes it look more modern. Great purchase!
This is absolutely incredible, dream car! Congratulations Jacob, great buy.
Congrats!!! Those blacked out rims are still killers though!!! Btw, Yanase is pronounced as “ya-nah-say” 👌
Yuri was closer!
I def agree with the w211 being one of the best looking e class. I love the current model too tho. And the w210 is classic boxy goodness
W210's are not boxy imo, but W140's w124,w123... Those are boxy, w210 are more of bubbly since they were debuted in late 90s
Congrats on the new Mercedes E55 AMG, it looks nice great and you should keep the current grille. This is when Mercedes AMG was made different from the normal line of vehicles compare to the new mercedes with just the AMG trim. when i was younger i dreamed to import a vehicle from japan.
Your enthusiasm for the new whip is infectious. Congrats 🎉
Having lived in Japan a few years before this car was built, there is generally only one group of Japanese who would have a large block left-hand drive Mercedes, although they'd normally be in white. Your car has likely had some interesting former owners!
Yakuza?
Love this car man
You guys forgot one of the cool features of the center console; the multi CD loader. Push the silver button underneath the hazard button.
Growing up my mom had a 2004 E-class. It was one of my favorite features along with that cup holder.
Love the way it looks with the OEM grill and raised Mercedes Star
Great looking Hellcat Dodge Magnum, or uh, E55! On that note, a Magnum SRT8 or even an R/T would make for a great family car too. Have fun with the new addition to the family.
That is exactly the car i have been trying to convince my wife on it makes a GREATbaby hauler
My wife loves it too. As does my son. I can tell my son loves it because he sleeps in it and hasn't thrown up in it...yet
@@TheStraightPipes You mean your son hasn’t Carried out the inaugural ceremonies lol. I hope he keeps it that way.
Love E55's and one of the best and most reliable AMG engines ever! The factory gill and hood star looks wayyyy better than that aftermarket grill IMO. If it were mine, I'd do a E63 front end conversion. Make the car look a lot newer. And Monoblocks and coilovers. And super charger pulley, tune, long tube headers, couple intake and heat exchnager mods to make 600whp on pump gas while remaining tame and usable w/ family. Let's gooooo!
I like the aftermarket grill. I have the same one on my 07 C280, but with the raised star emblem. Congrats on your purchase!
I actually really like the grill! Always thought the symbol could be worked to break it up better and your “cheap eBay” solitons fits that
I think the other grill looks much better. Hahaha different tastes I guess
Put the OEM grill back on, looks way better! Congratulations on the new car, I’ve loved the W211 chassis ever since my family had one in 2005. Hands down the best car ever made. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Agreed, perfect family car.
Raised emblem, because as you said it looks very classy. Plus when your driving and see it gliding in front of you is the best feeling ever
that is a rain guard visor. when your A/C gets broken in the middle of a thunderstorm, that will help you crack your windows a bit for air.
Nice! Japanese imports are awesome, I’m on my 3rd now. How are you getting on with the menu? I’m 2 years into learning the language so I love it. Do you have a translator?? 😂
Also Yanase is Ya- Na- Seh
I changed the menus to English
@@TheStraightPipes Tsumaranai desu 😔 (boring)
What a weird coincidence how we were talking about these things earlier in the year. 😅
What a coincidence indeed haha
Loving the videos back to back C6 ZO6 and the E55 wagon! Both my personal favorites!
I loved the ashtrays in the back doors on the old Cadillacs and Lincolns, but this takes that luxury to another level.
I'm not sure how anyone got this car for under $20,000 USD. I guess the mileage is pretty high, but damn this feels like a steal for this car.
That's why I got it in Japan and higher mileage. Eclection Auto is the best
Cars from japan normally have low km’s as they don’t really get driven much, compared to other countries
The current grille looks way better than the original.
The last used car I bought was an 08, in 13. Fusion V6, aka Mondeo ST. Still going strong. There was a receipt for a bottle of wine from an LCBO in Niagara Falls dated from late in 07 under the spare tire.
that thing is CLEAN and the engines are rock solid. Jelly AF. I had an 08 63 sedan but this is the one to have. watch the price skyrocket
I remember an old Eurotuner where a guy got an old v12 S-class....with a couple specialized child seats(3 in the back seat)...renntech parts..pretty powerfull. He mentioned upkeep costs...like 48 sparkpluggs etc.
The front and rear parking sensor displays were used for years as they are fitted to my 2016 CLA45 'shooting brake'. I didn't realise until after I'd picked it up as I thought "2016, all the display info will happen on the screen......nope". Lovely choice of car though, hope you enjoy it.
I bought a 2003 E55 last November and it was the best thing I’ve ever done. Wouldn’t trade it for a new AMG. Best cars ever 💪🏼💪🏼
5:39 keeep it the way it is!! Congrats on the new ride, its awesome!!
Congrats! E55 AMG wagon is such a sweet daily. Alex from Legit Street Cars would approve. I like the wheels and grill currently on there, but for sure take off those window things.
Congratulations!
First of all, the Japanese version had limited options and was not offered with third row seats or rear sunshades. Ventilated seats were also not available as an option.
I remember that the reason why the keyless go system was not available was related to the Japanese radio act.
The plastic on the door is called "door visor" and it allows ventilation when smoking on rainy days.
The number of E55 wagons is decreasing in the used car market in Japan, so I think they will become valuable in Japan in the future.
I've never liked the styling of this generation, but the wagon is definitely the best of the generation and your review is swaying me a bit. The AMG version and wheels really make it better. Well done. 👍
Congrats man!👍🏾
That Kompressor spooling up.....SWEET!
The W211 E55 wagon. An AMG icon. Awesome purchase! 🥳
I just bought w212 E63 sedan last month as my family car because the wagon is way too expensive compares to sedan. My purchase reason was exactly the same as Jacob’s, the current gen E63, it was a fabulous car! I’m glad you went through all the trouble to import it from Japan, a wise choice!
Fun fact I recently bought a vehicle from Japan and I almost got a LHD as well lol. I ended up buying a RHD 2004 Toyota Van, great for my Overland project.
When I started to look the Japanese market last winter, I didn't hear about this broker and the guy who helped is from Alberta, great guy by the way.
make sure to try out all your hidden features. I own a 2009 E6.3 AMG, in silver I LOVE IT!!! I learned all the hidden features. Fave is the recirc button, hold down and all the windows and sunroof closes and AC comes on. The key fob can open and close the 4 windows too
Congrats, sir. Amazing family car for an outstanding price.
I’d be all in on a set of winter monoblocks. Keep the stocks for summer because they’re too open for snow, and the monoblocks will help keep the brakes clean, and they’re very easy to clean themselves.
I bought a W211 E55 last year. A few wrinkles in the first year, but it's dead reliable now and I love it. Great on purchase.