Mercedes W211 E55 AMG Buyers Guide

So you want to buy a 211 E55. Well first of all congratulations on making one of the best decisions you ever will. I hope to in this video outline some things that you should look out for/ expect when owning one of these cars. They are not perfect but they sure are fun.

[Mercedes-AMG_Motorentechnik]

The W211 is the best car Mercedes Benz has ever built and the M113 is a real killer machine. There is no question that this engine made history. Mine is a 2002 model and still running like hell. Thumbs up 👍🏻

[shawna]

Liqui Moly Top Tech 1600 was developed specifically for the 722.6. It works great.

[Bankmny]

Nice vid, but feel like you missed out on the fuel issues with the fuel tank and fuel sending unit.
Easy to know if it’s an issue when test driving the car. Look out for fuel smell, especially near the driver side rear wheel

[AlexHernandez-xhei]

I’ve also heard and sure you have to. Cylinder 8 and 7 fuel starvation. I believe why this happens is Bc the entry of fuel is right next to cylinder 8 and 7 and since the pressure is so high where the fuel enters the rail, it becomes restricted and it doesn’t have good flow. It’s like squeezing (restricting) a water hose at one end there’s not gonna be a good flow of water there until it gets going down the other end of the hose. (All other cylinders) this why the m113k in the SLR McLaren doesn’t have this issue Bc the rail is looped and has constant flow

[Orbserver]

Have a CLS55 and had to do one front AirMatic ($1200CDN @ a shop) and the compressor ($120 @ Rock Auto) because the rear wasn't lifting. Strangely, MB Canada only sold a reman'd compressor for $750. If you want to switch to coil-overs, you'll need the rear control arms from a non-AirMatic (new about $450USD) plus whichever kit you buy. I haven't done it yet, but seriously considering it if another strut goes. lol Also had the ABC pump go not long after buying. MB Canada wouldn't pay as it was an American car. A bit of a gamble as I had to pay $4200 upfront and then claim it through a US Dealer and hope MB USA didn't deny the claim. Worked out eventually, no issues, just took a few weeks to process all the paperwork (actually lost a bit on currency conversion, but better than $4200). Local dealership first quoted about a week and $4200 but turns out they had the part on the shelf and got it back in two days. I guess what I'm getting at is that it's not a cheap car to maintain or repair and to expect problems, sometimes expensive problems. But it's a fun car with a ton of power with a lot more to be had for a (relative) small amount money. Now that mine in mechanically sorted (mostly), this is the year that I start the 'improvements'. :)

[jakeoverton]

If I get a e55 with 100k miles would it just be smart to get the sbc pump replaced as soon as I get it

[hectorromero]

Hey man I’m going to go check out a e552004
Can you give me a checklist on what to check for or look out for when I arrive to see the car

[groebsch]

I just bought one of 2004. Hope i wont get any surprises

[supercricketfanatic]

Bruh is your car cross-eyed? Front left headlight looks misaligned