Platinum Blue Metallic E55 Wagon

chuck z · 08-30-2009, 04:37 PM

My wife and I just bought this car a few days ago. It has 30k miles in Platinum Blue Metallic with Black and Blue two-tone interior. Options include Premium Pkg, Lighting Pkg, Phone Equipment, TPMS, 3rd Row Seat, Burl Walnut and Keyless go. It was previously owned by a couple who are Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. My guess is this car was professionally detailed on a regluar basis and didn't see much snow/salt if any at all. It's just soooooo clean!

After the purchase, we bought a 5 year 70k mile Chrylser warranty from Todd Ronan (you'll find his contact info in this thread: New Chrysler Extended Warranty Plan Provider)

When I washed it last night my micro fiber towels felt like they were being picked when I wiped down the hood and top. So today I gave it the Clay bar and wax treatment! The paint on this car is in remarkably good shape given the 30k miles on the odo. With the exception of a couple minor rock chips on the front the paint is like glass! I LOVE this color, nothing against silver, black or white (actually have two of those colors.....) but this is really unique IMHO of course.

My only issue is the brakes shimmy at highway speeds when you step on the pedal. New rotors, pads, sensors already ordered to replace.

Also installed a flat hood emblem and 20" AMG 2 pc. reps are on the way. Will also get the windows tinted.

Here's a couple after clay bar and wax:

Couple interior pics:

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Aviators · 08-30-2009, 05:27 PM

Love it! Nice to see another owner with blue/charcoal seats, the 2006 sedan that I just picked up a week ago also has these, I hadn't seen them before.

Enjoy it- to me this is still the ultimate sleeper especially in that 'classy' unassuming color. Fantastic

acb · 08-30-2009, 07:58 PM

dayum that looks super clean. the worlds ultimate sleeper? Love the colour - its like a cross between the ice silver and flint grey. You are going to have fun smoking 90% of other cars out there......you should get some numberplates which say "WTF"

OXOJE55 · 08-30-2009, 08:15 PM

Congrats

Super Clean!

tscales · 08-30-2009, 08:55 PM

Beautiful. The wagon is the rarest of the E55. I have NEVER seen another one

Most versatile 7-passenger vehicle that can rip 12 second quarter miles all day!

Enjoy

Richard55 · 08-30-2009, 10:49 PM

You will love the wagon. I have had an awesome 20k miles in mine since I got it. I have never seen another one on the road.

The blue/charcoal must be extremely rare when you factor in that it is a wagon also. Does the blue/charcoal have blue stitching? I have the merlot/charcoal in my wagon and it is a nice subtle touch that the stitching is merlot also.

(I should have shut the back door before I took this picture)

AMGfan · 08-30-2009, 11:04 PM

Bravo!!!!

jcjmw · 08-31-2009, 12:37 AM

Nice, welcome to the AGM Wagon family!!!!!

RenntechE55 · 08-31-2009, 12:43 AM

These things are amazing i saw my first E55 wagon the day ( It was white ,had to be pretty rare)

Fantasm · 08-31-2009, 01:23 AM

How about a thread for your SL55?

blk07bruins63 · 08-31-2009, 09:45 AM

Looks really clean!!! That is my favorite Benz color!!!

slownrusty · 08-31-2009, 10:41 AM

Wow...congrats...ultra ultra cool! Having a 500hp Wagon HAS to put a smile on any owner's face.

Yasin

Uber Wagon · 08-31-2009, 11:22 AM

That car is gorgeous!

I was late to the party and found a black E55 in late 2006 (new) so was limited in my choices. Had I had more to choose from - YOUR color would have been at the top of my list - it's striking.

I have a very poor track record keeping cars. I am closing in the 3 years. A record. And I still can't find anything I want to replace this car. It's as cool to drive and as fun to drive as the first day I picked it up at MB of Manhattan.

I have the MB 7 years 100K mile warranty and plan on using every bit of it.

This car rocks.

Your photos make me realize I need to spend some quality time with the clay bar and polish.

Congrats again - GREAT car.

griza · 08-31-2009, 12:13 PM

Like everything about it other than that wood interior. The dark wood would look a million times better.

kccougar · 08-31-2009, 12:26 PM

That's my favorite color. I just missed out on buying the one I was looking at am now looking for another in the same color.

chuck z · 08-31-2009, 12:33 PM

Thanks guys for all the great comments! I still can't get over what great shape the paint is in. It sure is easier maintianing a car when you start in this condition. My wife and I have had 60+ cars in 17 years and usually buy them new or with VERY low miles so when we bought this 30k mile AMG sight unseen I was pleasantly surprised when I laid eyes on it. I've always said when it comes to buying used cars; I'd like to find someone like myself to buy used cars from. This car definitely fits that bill!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fantasm

How about a thread for your SL55?

I plan to in the next few days as soon as I get the wheels back from the body shop. The SL is an example of the type of cars we normally buy, it had just 420 miles when I picked it up in Dothan, AL. Drove it home so now it has ~1000 miles......

Quote:

Originally Posted by griza

Like everything about it other than that wood interior. The dark wood would look a million times better.

I would have to agree that the dark wood would look better but as you know, you cannot spec a used car......

chuck z · 08-31-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kccougar

That's my favorite color. I just missed out on buying the one I was looking at am now looking for another in the same color.

With only 129 2005 E55 Wagons there's probably not many this color. Were you looking at this car while it was FS at MB of Bedford? I know there were a couple other people trying to buy it as well.

kccougar · 08-31-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck z

With only 129 2005 E55 Wagons there's probably not many this color. Were you looking at this car while it was FS at MB of Bedford? I know there were a couple other people trying to buy it as well.

No, I'm looking at sedans.

MJ50 · 08-31-2009, 02:17 PM

family car + sleeper!

griza · 08-31-2009, 02:23 PM

I would have to agree that the dark wood would look better but as you know, you cannot spec a used car......

[/quote]

Time for a switcharoo....

BenzoBoi · 08-31-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ50

family car + sleeper!

+1

You should mod the engine in that thing...That would be game over!

Serenity Now · 08-31-2009, 04:07 PM

Very nice and rare.
I've also got the 2 tone blue interior and have never seen another with that same scheme in person (I know they exist, just haven't seen them). Very subtle but nice interior touch.

Wish4_e55Wagon · 08-31-2009, 04:39 PM

Very nice

I've seen that color around here on an AMG wagon and it does look great and classy. Do you think black hides the lines of the wagon? I think Silver and your color too look great. Anybody else struggle with car color on the wagon? Mercedes always features silver. I think black hides the lines and since the wagon is rare people have no clue that it is an e series amg wagon. Please post pics of the wheels and update us on your suspension settings once they are installed!

erichen · 09-01-2009, 02:28 AM

Can't wait to see your new wheels on the SL. I am thinking of getting the same wheels for E63, would really like to see what it looks like on a Benz! Please hurry!

MB2003E55 · 09-02-2009, 07:14 PM

Awesome wagon! Congrats.

08-30-2009, 07:58 PM	#3
acb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brisbane, Aust Posts: 291 Drives: 2005 e55 amg	dayum that looks super clean. the worlds ultimate sleeper? Love the colour - its like a cross between the ice silver and flint grey. You are going to have fun smoking 90% of other cars out there......you should get some numberplates which say "WTF" __________________ ....that's not what I meant about getting a new bonnet emblem

08-30-2009, 08:55 PM	#5
tscales Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Liberty, IA Posts: 237 Drives: 2005 E55 Wagon + 996TT	Beautiful. The wagon is the rarest of the E55. I have NEVER seen another one Most versatile 7-passenger vehicle that can rip 12 second quarter miles all day! Enjoy __________________ 2005 E55 Wagon 2004 911 Turbo Cabriolet

08-30-2009, 11:04 PM	#7
AMGfan MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 3,592 Drives: 06 SL65 / 04 E55 / 04 Cadillac Deville (AMG è la mia Famiglia la Bestia è la mia protezione)	Bravo!!!! __________________ *Capo Regime Central Florida (Member #4)...Mi ha dato un'offerta che non potrei rifiutare.*

08-31-2009, 12:37 AM	#8
jcjmw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 391 Drives: 2005 E55 AMG Wagon	Nice, welcome to the AGM Wagon family!!!!! __________________ 2005 E55 Wagon (K2, VRP 80 mm TB, VRP CF Airtubes, Renntech CF Airbox, Larger HE and pump, Quaife LSD: 494.69 rwhp and 558.63 tq. , LV Strip 12.4 @ 114mph)

08-31-2009, 12:43 AM	#9
RenntechE55 Super Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fountain Hills Posts: 963 Drives: E55 AMG	These things are amazing i saw my first E55 wagon the day ( It was white ,had to be pretty rare) __________________ 2005 S55 engine , 180mm LET pulley , VRP intake/ Python tubes , Floored Fab. LT's with Race cats. Floored Fab. HE/ CM30 pump 19" OZ Racing wheels , lowered with links........whats next??

08-30-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
Aviators Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 21 Drives: 06 E55	Love it! Nice to see another owner with blue/charcoal seats, the 2006 sedan that I just picked up a week ago also has these, I hadn't seen them before. Enjoy it- to me this is still the ultimate sleeper especially in that 'classy' unassuming color. Fantastic

08-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#4
OXOJE55 Super Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Posts: 838 Drives: AMG	Congrats Super Clean!

08-30-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
Richard55 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 Drives: E55 wagon	You will love the wagon. I have had an awesome 20k miles in mine since I got it. I have never seen another one on the road. The blue/charcoal must be extremely rare when you factor in that it is a wagon also. Does the blue/charcoal have blue stitching? I have the merlot/charcoal in my wagon and it is a nice subtle touch that the stitching is merlot also. (I should have shut the back door before I took this picture)

08-31-2009, 01:23 AM	#10
Fantasm MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 1,045 Drives: 2009 GTR	How about a thread for your SL55? __________________ - 2009 Nissan GTR - 505AWHP, 509AWTQ Gone: 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS 2008 BMW 335i 2005 Mercedes E55 2008 Honda S2000 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007 Jeep SRT8 2004 Mercedes SL55 2004 BMW M3 2006 F150 KingRanch 1991 Nissan 300ZX TT 1990 Nissan 300ZX

08-31-2009, 09:45 AM	#11
blk07bruins63 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 173 Drives: 2007 E63 AMG, 2006 Ram Quad 4x4	Looks really clean!!! That is my favorite Benz color!!! __________________ If you're not in the left lane, where are you? 07 E63 AMG w/P2, Pano, Trunk closer, Parktronic, Rear sunshade, Split folding rear seats, Ipod in GB, Bone Stock

08-31-2009, 10:41 AM	#12
slownrusty Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97 Drives: '06 E55	Wow...congrats...ultra ultra cool! Having a 500hp Wagon HAS to put a smile on any owner's face. Yasin

08-31-2009, 11:22 AM	#13
Uber Wagon Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 145 Drives: 2006 E55 Wagon	That car is gorgeous! I was late to the party and found a black E55 in late 2006 (new) so was limited in my choices. Had I had more to choose from - YOUR color would have been at the top of my list - it's striking. I have a very poor track record keeping cars. I am closing in the 3 years. A record. And I still can't find anything I want to replace this car. It's as cool to drive and as fun to drive as the first day I picked it up at MB of Manhattan. I have the MB 7 years 100K mile warranty and plan on using every bit of it. This car rocks. Your photos make me realize I need to spend some quality time with the clay bar and polish. Congrats again - GREAT car.

08-31-2009, 12:13 PM	#14
griza Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somers, NY Posts: 95 Drives: BMW X3....Looking for E55 or CLS55	Like everything about it other than that wood interior. The dark wood would look a million times better.

08-31-2009, 12:26 PM	#15
kccougar Almost a Member! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 27 Drives: c55	That's my favorite color. I just missed out on buying the one I was looking at am now looking for another in the same color.

08-31-2009, 02:17 PM	#19
MJ50 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: S. Pasadena, CA Posts: 8,865 Drives: W203 & W211	family car + sleeper! __________________ 2003 C240 MBenzNL (PTS, IMS, euro COMAND, folding/convex mirrors, euro bi-xenons, SAM, MHI, euro trunklid, euro mat, steering wheel, etc...) 2004 E55 MBenzNL (057,219,390,428,500,527,615,682,816,881,882,884, CLS63 IC, AMG Airbag, iPod, Euro Door Pins/Convex Mirrors/Trunklid), SL65 rims, RENNtech pulley 2004 ML350 MBenzNL (rearview mirror, AMG style steering wheel, euro convex mirror) SOLD 323.205.MJ50 Google Voice

08-31-2009, 02:23 PM	#20
griza Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somers, NY Posts: 95 Drives: BMW X3....Looking for E55 or CLS55	I would have to agree that the dark wood would look better but as you know, you cannot spec a used car...... [/quote] Time for a switcharoo....

08-31-2009, 04:07 PM	#22
Serenity Now Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 98 Drives: 03 E55 AMG	Very nice and rare. I've also got the 2 tone blue interior and have never seen another with that same scheme in person (I know they exist, just haven't seen them). Very subtle but nice interior touch. __________________ Past: C5 Corvette, Porsche 996, Camaro's, Mustangs, 300zx's, and lots of motorcycles Present: 03 E55 & 07 Daytona 675 Future: Mercedes SLR and a Carrera GT and more bikes

08-31-2009, 04:39 PM	#23
Wish4_e55Wagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 274 Drives: 04 - 06 e55 Wagon - looking for	Very nice I've seen that color around here on an AMG wagon and it does look great and classy. Do you think black hides the lines of the wagon? I think Silver and your color too look great. Anybody else struggle with car color on the wagon? Mercedes always features silver. I think black hides the lines and since the wagon is rare people have no clue that it is an e series amg wagon. Please post pics of the wheels and update us on your suspension settings once they are installed!

09-01-2009, 02:28 AM	#24
erichen Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 255 Drives: 04 SL 500, 09 R350, 09 E63, 2010 Prius	Can't wait to see your new wheels on the SL. I am thinking of getting the same wheels for E63, would really like to see what it looks like on a Benz! Please hurry!

09-02-2009, 07:14 PM	#25
MB2003E55 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 16 Drives: 2003 E55 AMG	Awesome wagon! Congrats.

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