E55 AMG | Problems To Look For + Buying Advice (4K)

This buyers guide goes over some important things you should look out for when going to look at or test drive an E55 AMG. If you are interested in buying a used 2003-2006 W211 Mercedes E55 AMG, this video covers the important stuff you need to know on this e class.

[AMGmeister]

As a note, I think the E55 is a reliable car in general. The problems mentioned in this video are the things you should be looking out for - by no means does that imply that all E55s will have these problems.

[fuckouttahere]

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[Logan]

Tip: supercharger pully, bearing wears out and tends to make a loud grinding noise at start and when normally driving

[EBaeMG]

mine's 2006.
have done coilovers..
Looks badass with 15% black tint. Brilliant silver paint.

[elij.s.]

I'm glad you mentioned transmission fluid, it is extremely important. I now change it regularly in all my vehicles. When automatic transmissions give out, they're so expensive to rebuild and replace. Simply changing the fluid every 25, 000-30, 000 miles is all it takes for the transmission to last the lifetime of the vehicle.

[alexsolomon]

Had mine since 2003 no problems and an amazing car

[robertmatthews]

Thanks for all the info on the E55. I'm not sure why but I've got a "maybe I should have one of these" going on in my brain. Currently, my daily is a 14 E550 w/around 575 horses (a sleeper w/no other mods) and is as dependable as designed. The more I watch these vids about the older E- AMG's the more interest I have. As it is with my 550 it could be the raw power under the hood with that supercharger. Had a Jag/Ford R and that was a fun car.

[ericmarentette]

I'm watching all of your E55 videos today...I'm in the market and your info is SUPER HELPFUL!!!

[sfneurosurgeon]

The problems you mention aren't exclusive to the E55 and are common across other Mercedes models such as airmatic, transmission, cps, etc.

[ericmarentette]

After looking for almost a year, I finally pulled the trigger on a 2006 E55 AMG yesterday. I have watched your 'buying advice' video several times and I watched/listened again on my way to see the car, just to make sure everything was fresh in my mind. Mine looks just like yours haha. THANK YOU, MAN!

[yodakee]

Bro, thank you for this selfless thoughtful video, much appreciated. You are what the true spirit of the internet was created for. My daily is an 06' E55. I will follow your supercharger oil instructional to switch it out, thanks again!

[emperor]

I will own either a E55 or CLS55 one day. I currently own a 2006 S350 and love it. I love videos like this that talk in detail about these vehicles.

[TheIcecoldorange]

holy shit. that is a super well maintained car... i cant get over 4:20... that is cleaner than most after leased vehicles

[adriansalas]

Sweet machine! The front look of that car is timeless.

[JamieRees]

My dad currently has one of these and its absolutely brilliant! 🖒

[afben]

Also, watch out for the sbc, (sensotronic braking system) this can go out without warning and the only way you will know it's faulty is if the braking goes out all together

[datzed]

Wow this was actually a great review. Definitely deserves many more views.

[vetb]

when you put your foot in it, it puts a boot in the ass of even Corvettes. How they manage to make a 4500 lb tank get up n go TAT fast ins a minor miracle. Near fatal bicycle accident cost me all my finances and unfortunately, my 06 E55 beast. I miss that car EVERY DAY and when God blesses me back with money I will not get a new one but a great shape 06 E55 again. NOTHING beats that unreal torque. 540 ft lbs at less that 2000 rpm is insane. Boot it from 60 to 100+ mph and it STILL pins you against the seat... truly insane.
As an ex motocross racer I had to take the AMG Academy driving class cos I was trying to use it like a race car. Its NOT...its a big heavy REALLY FAST street car. :-) <3 <3 <3

[drivinaroundnorway]

The w203/w211 are absolutely stunning. I currently drive a W203, but i prefer the E-class over the C-class. One day i will own this beast.

[CarGhost]

awesome video man. love your channel. i have an e350 w211