Platinum Blue Metallic E55 Wagon - Page 2

efivefiveamg · 09-02-2009, 08:04 PM

Change out the mats, too. Many dealers replace worn AMG mats with the cheap MB mats.

Just a heads up since this was the case with my CPO E55 and I didn't notice until a few weeks later.

AMG mats FTW.

Congrats!

To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

statwagon · 09-03-2009, 06:14 PM

Welcome to the club - just extended my warranty to 90K, I like this car so much. Good times!

chuck z · 09-03-2009, 06:31 PM

Thanks guys! Wheels supposed to show up tomorrow according FEDEX tracking - more pics then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by efivefiveamg

Change out the mats, too. Many dealers replace worn AMG mats with the cheap MB mats.

Just a heads up since this was the case with my CPO E55 and I didn't notice until a few weeks later.

AMG mats FTW.

Congrats!

Huh! They must have changed out the AMG mats for a set of worn out MB mats......

They are fugly and already on the list to replace along with the rotors and pads that are shot....

I gave the GM at Mercedes of Bedford, do you suppose I'll ever hear from him and they'll do the right thing?

Me either......

Estate55 · 09-03-2009, 09:40 PM

Congrats on a beautiful car. I also just bought an Estate. Black on Black, always a classic but yours is special!

Objectionable · 09-03-2009, 09:46 PM

Great car. I'd love to own it.

rluvsbenz · 09-05-2009, 12:25 PM

Is this your car WDBUH76J55A771623. If so your the one who out bid me

Did the dealer CPO the car for you? Do you mind if I ask what you end up paying for it?
I was in a disadvantage because I'm in IL to view the car in person. So I was taking my time to decide. If you ever decide to sell it let me know.

chuck z · 09-05-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rluvsbenz

Is this your car WDBUH76J55A771623. If so your the one who out bid me

Did the dealer CPO the car for you? Do you mind if I ask what you end up paying for it?
I was in a disadvantage because I'm in IL to view the car in person. So I was taking my time to decide. If you ever decide to sell it let me know.

If it was the car at MB of Bedford I'm sure this is the one, there aren't many this color. I didn't realize I was bidding against anyone. I made them an offer we went back and forth a couple times and agreed on a fair price. Did you low ball them? I'm not opposed to paying decent money for a nice car so I didn't even try to low ball them. I knew there were a couple others on it too...... You weren't really at a disadvantage, I'm in NC and bought it sight unseen (risky I know but I was confident this was a very nice example and I was right - it's beautiful!). I guess you snooze you lose on this one.....

They didn't CPO it b/c the cost of doing a CPO was too close to what I paid for the Chrysler 5 year 70k warranty and it would have only been 1 or 2 years so I wasn't interested.

Going out to mount the new wheels/tires..... Pics later.

rluvsbenz · 09-05-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck z

If it was the car at MB of Bedford I'm sure this is the one, there aren't many this color. I didn't realize I was bidding against anyone. I made them an offer we went back and forth a couple times and agreed on a fair price. Did you low ball them? I'm not opposed to paying decent money for a nice car so I didn't even try to low ball them. I knew there were a couple others on it too...... You weren't really at a disadvantage, I'm in NC and bought it sight unseen (risky I know but I was confident this was a very nice example and I was right - it's beautiful!). I guess you snooze you lose on this one.....

They didn't CPO it b/c the cost of doing a CPO was too close to what I paid for the Chrysler 5 year 70k warranty and it would have only been 1 or 2 years so I wasn't interested.

Going out to mount the new wheels/tires..... Pics later.

I dont think I low balled Jim Turcoliveri (salesman) with offer of 37K with CPO. I agree the MB extexded warranty to additional 24/100,000 for $3995.00 is to much. Did you pickup the car and drive home?

chuck z · 09-05-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rluvsbenz

I dont think I low balled Jim Turcoliveri (salesman) with offer of 37K with CPO. I agree the MB extexded warranty to additional 24/100,000 for $3995.00 is to much. Did you pickup the car and drive home?

Doesn't say much about MB's confidence in their own cars does it! I agree, you didn't low ball him on your offer. All in, I'm a little bit more than your offer including tax and the warranty. I did pick it up and drive it home. The mountains of WV were a BLAST!!!!! What a great car!

Here's a few pictures following the wheel install.

Daddy, where we goin? To get ice crean and then get tutored? Oh, that's right, I'm a girl I can't get tutored!!!

Vader55 · 09-05-2009, 10:15 PM

That is sweet!

g.smiley · 09-06-2009, 12:24 AM

Such an awesomecar man I love it! Those wheels look perfect on there. Do you have it lowered cause it look the perfect height!! ENJOY!!!!

chuck z · 09-06-2009, 01:43 PM

Thanks guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by g.smiley

Such an awesomecar man I love it! Those wheels look perfect on there. Do you have it lowered cause it look the perfect height!! ENJOY!!!!

Nope not lowered. I agree, ride height looks perfect.

Wish4_e55Wagon · 09-06-2009, 09:44 PM

Very nice. The color and wheels are classy and everything is in great proportion. Well done! What are the tires sizes and wheel brand and offsets?

mugatu22 · 09-07-2009, 04:09 PM

Looks sick, great purchase, and even better paint care & wheel choice!!

Jacksdad · 11-02-2009, 08:18 PM

Since the last post on this thread, but your car looks awesome. I actually almost bought this car, but when I called I think you had just made a deal to put it through pre-purchase inspection. Oh well, good news is I just found a wagon at my local dealership today and made a deal. Gotta wait now until all the CPO work is completed, but can't wait to take delivery!

chuck z · 11-02-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksdad

Since the last post on this thread, but your car looks awesome. I actually almost bought this car, but when I called I think you had just made a deal to put it through pre-purchase inspection. Oh well, good news is I just found a wagon at my local dealership today and made a deal. Gotta wait now until all the CPO work is completed, but can't wait to take delivery!

Timing.... win some, lose a bunch (for me anyway)

Congrats! Tell us about it and post some pics.

DoctorV8 · 11-02-2009, 10:10 PM

Jacksdad and chuck z,

Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!

With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?

SteveHI · 11-02-2009, 10:12 PM

Beautiful car, congratulations. I had the same leather color combination in my 04 CLK55, and really liked it.

chuck z · 11-02-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorV8

Jacksdad and chuck z,

Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!

With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?

Likewise. I just drove ours tonight and what a great car! Need to get the windows tinted though, it's like driving a fish bowl...

There are only a few of us here. You might have them all? Might be worthy of a thread?

[edit] Impressive list right here!!

09 SL65 Black Series
06 E55 Wagon
01 E39 M5, Vortech SQ/SS headers/Brembos/KW coilovers/Dinan wheels
03 996 Ruf Rturbo
05 Ford GT, Quicksilver, no stripes, ART twin turbo, Texas Mile 192 mph (pump gas/17 psi)
06 C6 Z06, cam/headers/Air-Charger, LPE seats
04 C5 w/ F55 Magnetic Select Ride, ATI Procharger D1SC, minitub, Fikse
90 C4 ZR-1, Lingenfelter 6.8L DOHC, coilovers, Fikse, etc, Texas Mile 184.5 mph
91 Mustang LX, 331 Twin turbo, 6 spd, ABS, Griggs, Big Stuff 3

myntk12 · 11-03-2009, 02:00 AM

I can see it now. Honey, forget the soccer field, let's hit the drag strip!

Great looking wagon.

Wish4_e55Wagon · 11-03-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorV8

Jacksdad and chuck z,

Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!

With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?

Congrats! What black did you get? Jet Black, Obsidian? Post some pics when you get a chance.

There is an 07 e63 with P2 package for sale at the Mercedes dealer in NY and they are asking 62K with 100K warranty. I think $55K will take it home.

tscales · 11-03-2009, 10:50 AM

I'm a fellow wagon owner. Had my 05 since the summer of 07. Love it! It's my wife's car now, but I can't complain given what I drive now

motorkas · 11-03-2009, 10:20 PM

ChuckZ - where did you get the wheels? Any idea if they had them in 19's?

jcjmw · 11-04-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorV8

Jacksdad and chuck z,

Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon!

With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board?

Count me and thats 5!

55wagon · 11-04-2009, 11:27 AM

dont forget ab0ut me...

that make 6......here.

09-03-2009, 06:14 PM	#27
statwagon Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brookfield, WI Posts: 58 Drives: 05 E55T	Welcome to the club - just extended my warranty to 90K, I like this car so much. Good times! __________________ '05 E55T Brilliant Silver '08 E90 M3 DCT Jerez Black '04 Volvo V70R Flash Green

09-03-2009, 09:40 PM	#29
Estate55 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 39 Drives: E55 Estate	Congrats on a beautiful car. I also just bought an Estate. Black on Black, always a classic but yours is special! __________________ 2006 E55 Estate Lots Of Other Cars

09-05-2009, 12:25 PM	#31
rluvsbenz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 48 Drives: 2006 E55 Designo 1991 190E 2.3 2000 BMW 740i 1987 PORSHCE 928S4	YOUR ONE LUCKY OWNER. CONGRATS.. Is this your car WDBUH76J55A771623. If so your the one who out bid me Did the dealer CPO the car for you? Do you mind if I ask what you end up paying for it? I was in a disadvantage because I'm in IL to view the car in person. So I was taking my time to decide. If you ever decide to sell it let me know.

09-05-2009, 10:15 PM	#35
Vader55 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: OC Posts: 2,170 Drives: AMG E55	That is sweet! __________________

09-06-2009, 12:24 AM	#36
g.smiley Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 287 Drives: 09 c63 blk/blk H&R Springs & 08 e 63 blk/blk	Such an awesomecar man I love it! Those wheels look perfect on there. Do you have it lowered cause it look the perfect height!! ENJOY!!!! __________________ 09 C 63 blk/blk 030 PP H&R Springs & 08 E 63blk/blk

09-03-2009, 09:46 PM	#30
Objectionable Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 96 Drives: E55 AMG	Great car. I'd love to own it.

09-06-2009, 09:44 PM	#38
Wish4_e55Wagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 274 Drives: 04 - 06 e55 Wagon - looking for	Very nice. The color and wheels are classy and everything is in great proportion. Well done! What are the tires sizes and wheel brand and offsets?

09-07-2009, 04:09 PM	#39
mugatu22 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 352 Drives: Depends on the day.	Looks sick, great purchase, and even better paint care & wheel choice!!

11-02-2009, 08:18 PM	#40
Jacksdad Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 6 Drives: E55 Wagon	It's been awhile Since the last post on this thread, but your car looks awesome. I actually almost bought this car, but when I called I think you had just made a deal to put it through pre-purchase inspection. Oh well, good news is I just found a wagon at my local dealership today and made a deal. Gotta wait now until all the CPO work is completed, but can't wait to take delivery!

11-02-2009, 10:10 PM	#42
DoctorV8 Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 190 Drives: 2005 CL65	Jacksdad and chuck z, Nice to meet you guys here. I just picked up a black/black 20k mile 2006 Wagon myself last week, and have been enjoying the heck out of it for the past week. Drove it out to the TX hill country this past weekend, and it was every bit as entertaining and comfortable on the open road as my old CL65, and the dynamic seats are better. Only above 80-90 mph is there a noticeable lack of acceleration compared to the CL, and I plan to remedy that situation soon! With member Estate55, that makes 4 of us......how many other E55 wagon owners are on the board? __________________ 09 SL65 Black Series 06 E55 Wagon 01 E39 M5, Vortech SQ/SS headers/Brembos/KW coilovers/Dinan wheels 03 996 Ruf Rturbo 05 Ford GT, Quicksilver, no stripes, ART twin turbo, Texas Mile 192 mph (pump gas/17 psi) 06 C6 Z06, cam/headers/Air-Charger, LPE seats 04 C5 w/ F55 Magnetic Select Ride, ATI Procharger D1SC, minitub, Fikse 90 C4 ZR-1, Lingenfelter 6.8L DOHC, coilovers, Fikse, etc, Texas Mile 184.5 mph 91 Mustang LX, 331 Twin turbo, 6 spd, ABS, Griggs, Big Stuff 3 Last edited by DoctorV8; 11-02-2009 at 10:14 PM.

11-02-2009, 10:12 PM	#43
SteveHI Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 69 Drives: 2005 E55	Beautiful car, congratulations. I had the same leather color combination in my 04 CLK55, and really liked it. __________________ 2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 / Black / Black 2008 Subaru WRX STI / Black Previously: 2001 BMW M5 / 2004 BMW 545i / 2004 MB CLK55 / 2000 Audi A6 2.7T / 1999 MB CLK430 / 2001 BMW 330ci

11-03-2009, 02:00 AM	#45
myntk12 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 145 Drives: 2004 E55 AMG	I can see it now. Honey, forget the soccer field, let's hit the drag strip! Great looking wagon. __________________ E55 AMG Silver on Black with mods

11-03-2009, 10:50 AM	#47
tscales Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Liberty, IA Posts: 237 Drives: 2005 E55 Wagon + 996TT	I'm a fellow wagon owner. Had my 05 since the summer of 07. Love it! It's my wife's car now, but I can't complain given what I drive now __________________ 2005 E55 Wagon 2004 911 Turbo Cabriolet

11-03-2009, 10:20 PM	#48
motorkas Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 144 Drives: E55, ducati monster s4rs	ChuckZ - where did you get the wheels? Any idea if they had them in 19's?

11-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#50
55wagon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bay area Posts: 294 Drives: 05 E55t, 07 R63, (SOLD):01 s4 st3, 06 q7	dont forget ab0ut me... that make 6......here. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2005 E55 AMG/VRP650 Wagon (mine) 2007 R63 AMG MiniVan (wifey) + my Sundays.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: