2001 S55 AMG Questions

rondocap · 11-03-2009, 08:31 PM

Hey guys, I am picking up a 2001 S55 AMG. I know the 03 has more power, but I found a really nice 01 S55 that is thousands less then the cheapest 03 - so it fits into my budget. I'm coming from a C280 sport, so I am sure I will feel the difference in power. (349HP, 391 lbs of TQ, weighs about 4200lbs)

Just curious - I know this is a heavy car and it's not as fast as the 03, but what typical cars will I be faster then on the road? Most non-AMG mercedes for sure, It's almost as fast as the newer 550 engines, but not quiet. (Less HP and 7spd difference)

Also, any issues that I should be aware of with this car? It has a clean carfax, service records, car looks good.

Also it will need a tint - any idea on what % looks good on a black S55? I want to be able to see the side view mirrors OK too, so maybe not too dark.

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C43AMG · 11-03-2009, 09:27 PM

If you don't mind me asking.....what did you pay ?

rondocap · 11-05-2009, 12:17 AM

in the mid teen's after taxes and everything. The cheapest 2003 is at least 9k-10k more. The only other cars in this range with this power merc wise would be a C32 or a CLK55 AMG older body style, both of which are smaller and not as nice IMO as the S55.

rondocap · 11-06-2009, 12:46 AM

I was searching some older posts, and a lot of people who see a 2001 or 2002 S55 AMG picture think it is a fake because it has the dual exhaust and not the quad exhaust of the 03 model and above - really funny!

Has anyone had this happen to them or seen this? I am sure most people won't know, but there are a few who may think it's a poser S500 or something if they don't know the details!

Ha, I'm keeping the monoblock AMG wheels just so they know it's legit.

C43AMG · 11-06-2009, 10:40 PM

Where's your pics ?

rondocap · 11-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Picking the car up Monday I think, got a bit delayed - will post pics as soon as I can!

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11-05-2009, 12:17 AM	#3
rondocap Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 53 Drives: Mercedes C280 Sport 2000	in the mid teen's after taxes and everything. The cheapest 2003 is at least 9k-10k more. The only other cars in this range with this power merc wise would be a C32 or a CLK55 AMG older body style, both of which are smaller and not as nice IMO as the S55.

11-06-2009, 12:46 AM	#4
rondocap Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 53 Drives: Mercedes C280 Sport 2000	I was searching some older posts, and a lot of people who see a 2001 or 2002 S55 AMG picture think it is a fake because it has the dual exhaust and not the quad exhaust of the 03 model and above - really funny! Has anyone had this happen to them or seen this? I am sure most people won't know, but there are a few who may think it's a poser S500 or something if they don't know the details! Ha, I'm keeping the monoblock AMG wheels just so they know it's legit.

11-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#6
rondocap Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 53 Drives: Mercedes C280 Sport 2000	Picking the car up Monday I think, got a bit delayed - will post pics as soon as I can!

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