Test Drove 01 E55 Today...couple of questions?

stonecloser · 10-22-2009, 11:27 PM

I just drove an 01 E55 I am thinking of buying. Car has 109k and its pretty well priced and has all the options I want. Pretty good service history and one owner car.

Few questions I had after driving the car. I will get a PPI before I sign the check...

Engine noise from drives side foot well area. Only when car is in gear...seems odd to me. Just had a few things like ECU and selector assembly replaced and maybe they didn't put something back properly... like sound-deadening?

The comfort seat bolsters were not working. Turned the car off then back on and they started working again. What could this be?

The drivers seat back rest moved forward when I pushed it to lean back. It would lower back if I hit the 1 on the memory button. Bad switch?

The drivers-side sun visor is broken. The door broke off and the visor it self won't stay up. The passenger-side visor also won't stay up. Is this normal W210 stuff? Not a major deal just curious.

Everything else is in great shape, leather is perfect, no paint work or over spray, only normal chips on the front for a car w/ 109k. Other than the above I love the car.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks again, Nick

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Peter_02AMG · 10-23-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by stonecloser

I just drove an 01 E55 I am thinking of buying. Car has 109k and its pretty well priced and has all the options I want. Pretty good service history and one owner car.

Few questions I had after driving the car. I will get a PPI before I sign the check...

Engine noise from drives side foot well area. Only when car is in gear...seems odd to me. Just had a few things like ECU and selector assembly replaced and maybe they didn't put something back properly... like sound-deadening?

The comfort seat bolsters were not working. Turned the car off then back on and they started working again. What could this be?

The drivers seat back rest moved forward when I pushed it to lean back. It would lower back if I hit the 1 on the memory button. Bad switch?

The drivers-side sun visor is broken. The door broke off and the visor it self won't stay up. The passenger-side visor also won't stay up. Is this normal W210 stuff? Not a major deal just curious.

Everything else is in great shape, leather is perfect, no paint work or over spray, only normal chips on the front for a car w/ 109k. Other than the above I love the car.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks again, Nick

What do you expect from a 9yr old used car with 109K miles on it.

saintz · 10-23-2009, 06:11 PM

These are pretty normal for the W210. They will add up, though, to fix. New sun visor is $90, the seats need a new module (I believe), might need a new air pump, etc.

Jons95c36amg · 10-23-2009, 08:21 PM

Try to find a lower mileage one.

10-23-2009, 06:11 PM	#3
saintz Super Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 527 Drives: 2001 E55 AMG	These are pretty normal for the W210. They will add up, though, to fix. New sun visor is $90, the seats need a new module (I believe), might need a new air pump, etc. __________________ 2001 E55 AMG, Renntech airbox, Lorinser LM5 wheels 1999 CLK 320 (sold)

10-23-2009, 08:21 PM	#4
Jons95c36amg MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 1,520 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG,95 C36 AMG	Try to find a lower mileage one. __________________ 02 Clk55 bone stock time 2.1 60ft 13.1@108.6

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