E55 AMG 5-Year Ownership Update (4K)

[@aspookyknucklehead1309]

Most underrated channel on KZbin. Simply perfect

[@jimmyjonson8868]

As well as this car!

[@wjohnsonism]

Great camera work, nice calm voice, not yelling or crazy fan boy music either.

[@TheCrowdsource]

These videos are always a pleasure to watch... informative, just the right length, with a lot of smooth and well-filmed footage.

[@LegitStreetCars]

I love watching your videos. Another great one.

[@AMGmeister]

Thanks for the support Alex.

[@AMGMANIAC]

Between you two I've gained so much knowledge. There's nothing like maintaining your own car to add even more enjoyment to the E55. You both have great examples.

[@samspace81]

When I work on my E55 AMG, I hear your voice in my head telling me what to do and your background music.

[@doublevanoz]

Whatever wheel, tire, spacer etc combo you are running looks spot-on!

[@jmesa69x1]

wow, immaculate E55! a testament to your diligent care

[@james64ibm]

I was always wondering why German cars actually have a reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction on par with the Japanese around Europe, but a somewhat lackluster reputation in the US. Maybe it does simply come down to a different American attitude towards maintenance that doesn't work that well with German cars. For example, a Mustang is (for the better AND the worse) just built with a lot more tolerances and thus a lot less perfection, so it can take a bit of neglect much better when it comes to service. P.S.: Please, do service your Mustang properly. Also, ymmv.

[@jameslovering9158]

IMHO this design on the W211 was classic and timeless and even now when I see one I stop and look. I like the latest shapes now with the more organic shapes but in between nothing looks that good. These are still incredible cars, I gotta buy one !

[@motogpstar169]

Have the same year with same interior. Pewter exterior color. Bought it 18 months ago with 30,000 miles. Now has 41,000 miles. Have had no issues with car. If your on the fence about buying one DO IT!!!

[@toddallison4390]

Always love your videos and so glad you got your E55 out on the road this year. I agree, I've owned mine since Jan and have put approx 5K miles and am just under 70k miles for my 2006. This thing eats up highway miles and is really a joy to drive.

[@dlwst44]

That was all just routine wear and tear, and maintenance. Thats rock solid reliable.

[@albertkang1052]

16-yrs. Unbelievable. The 1st year that I drove it was 2003. Although my W204 C63 was my one of my last AMGs owned, if one would ask me to buy another, I would definitely go for the W211 E55. Great video and pls. do keep it up!

[@ashtonsamuel5028]

Simply the best al- round. Car + video + channel

[@AlexHernandez-xh8ei]

Bruh the W211 e55 gotta he the best Mercedes ever made.

[@tylercouture216]

It is

[@jackreacher9452]

Far from my friends. The list is long.

[@diablocls55]

@@jackreacher9452 yup, it’s definitely up there though. Mercedes made a shit ton of great cars

[@ronslife3396]

Im glad I got one it’s very well take care of 😎 I got 05 E55 black on black

[@Alex10daysago]

18 year old sees this and begins searching amg on craigslist.

[@tylercouture216]

A nightmare or a dream come true

[@AlexHernandez-xh8ei]

Alex 10,000 I’m 17 and I want an e55 so bad

[@Alex10daysago]

Alex Hernandez get it. Just don’t daily drive it. This is like your fancy suit. The weekend cruiser.

[@MrZillas]

Get 3 jobs

[@coreydenison4560]

Exactly what just happened to me😂

[@6thSense93]

Ive said it and i will say it again. This guy deserves way more subscribers. In the 100k's at the very least. Very detailed and informative videos. Will rewatch all of em when exchangin my 204 for 211 e500 and retrofitting stuff

[@Dajkid08]

I also have a 06 silver E55. You videos are spot on accurate.

[@GodfatherBenz]

I also own a 06 silver E55. Original supercharger pulley broke this weekend, made a hole in my hood! Luckily didn't do much other damage.

[@tylercouture216]

@@GodfatherBenz damn thats crazt

[@samspace81]

I also own an Iridium silver 06 E55, 227,000 miles! I bought with 78,000 miles 4 years ago.

[@samspace81]

@@GodfatherBenz Its been going out for awhile, you must be half deaf!

[@Dajkid08]

samspace81 mine has 184,000 miles bone stock other than a 010 pump. Mechanically Runs perfect for a 13-14 yr old car.

[@lookItsJayden]

M113k is a great engine. I’m loving my g55, 180mm crank pulley possibly on the way

[@leemurphy5253]

Nfs music👌 Love the car

[@marcovanni1851]

What a nice travel experience. AMG; built to last with proper maintenance. Enjoy the rumble.

[@AkselMagnus]

Excellent video as always! Appreciate the quality.

[@mak62183]

That acceleration run sounded MEEEAAANN!

[@rubensalvatierra926]

I put over 100k on my 03 E55. Sold it at 198k miles to a friend and it’s still running to this day! Looking to get another one over the winter. Amazing car!

[@vinmarz]

Excellent presentation. These older MB are hands down better built than the newer models.

[@RegionalRadioShackManager]

I have said and always will. All of the Mercedes I’ve ever owned 2001-2009 have been bulletproof mechanical wise. Other than wear and tear items they have lasted. I had an S500 go last 200k miles. Had SLK go near 200k before selling. That’s just some of the MB’s I owned. Most recently had a CLK500 all going with normal maintenance and no mechanical issues. On the other hand I had a C5 Corvette with cooling issues and a Mustang GT with many little parts leaking due to bad seals.

[@gk-m5]

0:26 0:29 That black E55 is clean, the five spokes are just nice on the E55. And the bugatti Veyron is clean too and them wheels tho.

[@ericvermeulen9853]

Great video, just a quick experience I’d like also like to share, i Had a 05 E55 and drove it to 200 000km before i sold it mods where a renntech 158 crank pulley long tube headers and a tune and what a beast it was Maintanance wise it was rear airbags one left front bellow brakes and services, unfortunately the gearbox whent out at about 210000 but it turned out to be the oil prime pump in front of the gearbox that the bush collapsed, Mercedes has a revised needle bearing for the cure , but in general they are pretty solid cars especially the 113k👌🏻

[@astridmuellerchen]

thanks man. what a nice car. also awesome editing. 10/10

[@SM-1010]

It’s a perfect sleep car and I heard from many people it’s got a reliable engine

[@SuperInfamous1234]

M113 bulletproof

[@VJDM]

Great vid Richard! Was good to see you again this year. I’ll be looking forward to LW 20’ and seeing you and your 55k again. Cheers!

[@ecomasterster]

dude thats awesome, amazing short video, very helpful, as Im considering E55 now

[@hullinger]

Nicely done and for sure, a great year for the AMG!

[@AbdallahMassoud1]

Excellent presentation, video and audio, with a beautiful car!!

[@mak62183]

I have a 2012 E550. As long as u don’t get into major engine & transmission work, Benz’s are not that expensive to maintain (as long as u don’t take it to a MB dealership). I do all my own work and it’s a true pleasure owning Mercedes. Plus the car hauls ass!

[@emperor002002]

Looking to get rid of my 2006 S350. The CLS55 AMG is at the top of my list of replacements, and a C6 Z06 shares that spot.

[@lido211]

Well done for looking after your Benz man it looks like new & gorgeous i own w211 500 love it

[@stojandekleva9485]

Excellent machine this E55! Mint condition! I also enjoy my CLS 55, still going strong at 203k km 😎

[@d4vekoz]

Stojan Dekleva wow,that’s a lot of km’s,any tips to maintain the mercedes?Thanks

[@stojandekleva9485]

Just regular services with OEM parts. And I change oil and filter once a year.

[@BeesonsCars]

Not very high mileage for the M113K. It’s dn bulletproof. There’s no reason these shouldn’t last 300K Km with minimal issues besides air ride. But that’s true of almost any car with air ride.

[@Dylan-rj3dw]

You are spot on when it comes to maintenance on this car👌🏽❤

[@adammatters]

Just noticed that you have Mass Effect 2 soundtrack music in the background!!

[@iskrenasenov9174]

If you mean the track starting at 0:20 - it's originally from Need For Speed 4 HS. It's called "Callista" by Rom di Prisco, who also did a remix of it for Mass Effect 2 as you say.

[@Leo555ZZZ]

Another excellent video ,,,busting the myth that owning a 12 to 16 year old Mercedes is a one way ticket to poverty. Invest in some tools and some knowledge and DIY. These cars just need some routine maintenance ,,parts are very reasonably priced ,,,and then they will go for years and years.. Thanks again.

[@danieljadorie829]

Another quality video man, I wish Kansas City had German/Euro car show to attend. :/

[@ElijahIan]

One of my favorite cars perfect

[@shamil808]

Beautiful videos, beautiful car, beautiful channel.

[@williambenedito3212]

Hi from USA 🇺🇸 Pensilvania like your videos I got a mercedes C300 2010 and a audi A3 2.0 turbo And I think 🤔 seeing all your videos my next one its go no be the E55 thank you for sharing your experience with that great 👍🏻 car 🚗!!

[@eihabamri]

Your videos are nice and very well presented. Keep them up.

[@23Piccolina]

Great video and great car. I have the '03 E500 and enjoy it as well, however, I wish I could do my own work and maintenance, as the price of repairs, even from a non-dealership shop is incredibly expensive.

[@Omar-if6mu]

Please replace the oil pickup tube O ring with the updated part! They become brittle overtime and drop oil pressure n have blown multiple engines in the past! Tbh i'd install oil pressure gauge too

[@onit71]

Awesome video brother!

[@rchyx]

You probably stopped in a LOT of gas stations while taking that roadtrip in June :D. Great video!

[@gepixelt7712]

The fuel consumption is ok.. 14l / 100 km

[@michaelajayi]

We have the same year Benz, Mine is pristine like yours. Kudos brother. Your # 1 fan. :-)

[@georgereynal4335]

I love eveything your doing man

[@thecrazeecow1682]

Got some nfs nostalgia with the music

[@TheFirstone99]

Much respect, great car of a great person!

[@MakkfejuHD]

I love the car but most importantly , i love the background music and you know why ...

[@cedjazz]

Great job again. Best car channel. Did you get enough video from your DIY Kompressor oil change to post?

[@AMGmeister]

cedrock kzbin.info/www/bejne/m37PdIFtZqqkp7c

[@Theconglomerate.enterprises]

Great video currently looking for one now.. so good to see that there’s still love for this well built machine I want one sooo bad. Just trying to find one that’s not been beat on and all stock

[@GDogXR4X4]

Great video, keep up the good work. :)

[@starsaber2002]

Hope you enjoyed your time in Oregon

[@Isdera1985]

In Germany is a Company that offers a fix price oilreplacement with high Quality full synthetic Shell oil including MannFilter, Service Display reset and work for 99€. 60 $ just for the Filter is quite high. 🙈

[@AMGmeister]

Isdera1985 $60 for filter and oil.

[@Isdera1985]

@@AMGmeister ah okay thats a nice price. But in the video you just mentioned the Mann Filter with 60$.

[@WookieMonster01]

Yeahh my costs are more like 5k per year.. I also drove 40k miles in 2 years so... You're right in that miles just fly by during road trips in E55.

[@karlmuller3366]

My W211 scares me. Control unit broken, radiator broken, automatic transmission was defect - was up-to-date for 4000 EUR repaired by Daimler. With 132,000 Km. A 200 compressor

[@arieltrajano1864]

I noticed your cars lower than stock. Do still have the stock air suspension? I moved to California from Chicago this year and been driving my car as daily driver now. With no snow here in Southern California I can enjoy this all year around. 11 years of ownership and trouble free just regular fluid changes I’m impressed with it’s reliability. Definitely a keeper. @114000 miles I hope it keeps on going. I was going to replace the gear oil on my super charger but the dealer doesn’t sell the gear oil for it. Dealer said MB doesn’t have any recommended service. Where did you get your gear oil? Thanks for sharing

[@mr.h.8363]

I love it fella! I got to get one!

[@VladimirKolombet]

You should really consider modding the E55. I know for a fact that will get you more views and subs. Plus its amazing how insanely fast it becomes with little upgrades. I loved my e55 from the start but once I put a headers, pulley and tune WOW.......Just Wow love the car

[@alex831215]

Great video! long-time fan. For your audio, did you install bluetooth or aux, or is it just am/fm & CD?

[@t-money8483]

I know I love my W211 E55!! Mines an 06' and just rolled over 141k miles and so far nothing major(except the braking system). Other than that she is still kicking ass on the road! Btw what wheels and set up does that black E55 in the beginning have? Thanks

[@chriscarbine504]

Great cars ! Fantastic information!

[@tomwhite7314]

Love your videos ! I a question . I own a 2005 clk55 amg. Recently car went into limp home mode with abs/esp/bas light coming on the dash and speedo dropping out. Would not go into gear once parked. Towed to independent mb shop. Diag. W needing esp module. That was done did not fix problem. Did brake light switch . All sensors check out fine. Can bus communication problem with readings implausible. I had car towed to second independent shop after 4 weeks and many$ in diag. Time. New shop tried new key. Wiring harness checked. No water found anywhere .Still goes into limp mode. Any clues ? Shif module discussed and basically back to the beginning after 5 weeks. Recent 100,000 mile service done and new tires . Im looking out for input. Ty enjoy your channel !

[@nathanschneider2256]

I'm looking for help upgrading my stereo deck/nav to a more modern system with wireless bluetooth and a back-up camera.

[@Kyle-nr6nm]

Could you talk more about the newer amgs?

[@jimmy737]

Keep the videos coming..

[@predrag1]

Hey man do you discuss e55 interior trim colors in any of your videos?

[@l8ton803]

I've never been a fan of the Mercedes e class but after watching so many videos from you & other KZbinrs I'm considering getting one, either a E55 or e320 with a straight 6 engine only issue either car must be an estate and would have to be black or that beautiful green that Hoovie has got. Anyways stunning car and keep up your informative videos.

[@POLO-PLAYA]

I found a e320 for $3000 a little over a year ago with around 70,000 on it. It's my daily driver and I haven't had a single problem with it. If you want one then I'd suggest trying to find one without the airmatic suspension. I learned from a previous s class I owned that you don't want those problems. I wanted black also but settled for a silver that is just fine by me

[@l8ton803]

@@POLO-PLAYA that is so cheap, over here a e320 with 70k miles on the clock would be around £5000 but it would also be very rare as people love Mercedes, Audi & BMW diesels so put loads of miles on them.

[@zali9657]

Amazing video. I was gonna get a E55 AMG. I got really inspired by watching all ur videos on this video. I’m thinking of getting a 2012-2016 W212-R AMG. Can you make a video on feature and rare options just like you did on E55 AMG. I feel like the W212 is the last AMG to look classic especially 2012. My uncle had one right when it came out. I was the AWD version so I can tune it with Wesitic

[@jferr2000us]

Just purchase an 2004 E55. Can you tell me the where you got the front license plate holder?

[@horohito]

How much do you spend annually to maintain this car?

[@14KShadow]

Do the CL55 dials fit in the E55?

[@brianabadom]

Looking for e500 owner/diy with whom we can work on our cars on Long Island, NY. Every time I put mine in the shop, dealership wants to charge me an arm and a leg. I need to change struts and suspensions on the rear of the vehicle. Any suggestions? Btw, your car rocks.

[@dashii111]

Does anyone else still daily their e55?

[@roadwarrior144]

What happens in 2025 when the SBC units are no longer covered under warranty???

[@gregporsche6162]

Nice car , I have silver/ black interior 2004 S55 AMG I love that car and 2003 CL 55 AMG but I’m putting that engine and transmission to my 1989 Mercedes 560 SEC I think will be nice combination 😉this is my winter/spring project

[@beardedguy3410]

greg porsche Evening, The 560 sec👍👍had that (coupe)when I did reside in upstate NY!!

[@traquakuppler]

Wonder what the service/repair costs would have bern in an "authorized" repair shop, your cost x 4? Maybe more?

[@themaddendynasty5099]

Are you able to do this maintenance yourself without a lift?

[@Hakie62]

Wonderfull! Thanks for the nice video!

[@nazmijeninaj2706]

Very nice video cant next video about this car :)

[@DW94576]

For all yall wondering, this thing has barely 70k miles on it. Mint asf

[@alaaabomira]

I am in love with AMGs, but I am planning for the E63 anyway, my question is since you just mentioned thay you changed the engine oil, how often do you change it? After how many miles?

[@AMGmeister]

I like to go every 5,000 miles or max 1 year.

[@alaaabomira]

@@AMGmeister that makes alot of sense to me because many people insist on every 3k or 3 month but I think that's old school but now oil improved a lot allowing more miles on it. Thank bro keep up these nice videos👍🏼

[@topo520]

Alaa AboMira my GLC43 AMG suv oil change is every 10k miles.

[@alaaabomira]

@@topo520 do you use the same oil? Mobile 1 0w-40?

[@topo520]

Alaa AboMira Mobil 1 synthetic. Mercedes dealership.

[@ELWIN225]

Hi there. I have the same color E63. Could you make paint correction DIY video? Yours look amazing

[@MotownModels]

ELWIN225 He did a few months back

[@gaminggyro8408]

Out of curiosity what was your average mpg on your trip?

[@unclebenz563]

I should stop watching your videos. I made up my mind to stick with the C32 instead of getting an E55, but damnit, you make it hard

[@samspace81]

E55! I have an 06 love it, they are an adventure to own but all the same with maintenance

[@unclebenz563]

@@samspace81 Yeah the SBC and Airmatic are the biggest turnoff points for me. Would upgrade without thinking otherwise

[@peterhert9350]

We have both 👍

[@unclebenz563]

Was rewatching some videos and saw my comment here. I now have a E55 in the garage, haha

[@ofentsezipho5146]

Is it better than My 2007 E63?

[@lukebraddford3287]

Do you think the e55 for sale at S&R is worth the price in Vancouver? From Langley as well.

[@AMGmeister]

They lowered the price to $38,900 which I think its worth that price if it has a clean carfax.

[@НодирЭсонов]

I like w210.You have information?

[@Odin851]

Is it stock? Congrats man, I bought a 5 year 100K mile warranty for my 2009 c63 and I've driven 8K miles in 2 months lol. Plan on keeping it a while as well

[@Dipshtnick92]

I have a question regarding engine oil for our E55 AMG, I know mobil 1 0W 40 is recommended, but theres other brands such as liqui-moly for far cheaper, are you aware of good, cheaper oils that we can use? Liqui-moli is German made too, must mean something right? Bought my E55 about one month ago 2005 New Zealand new with 138,000km (86,000m if my math is right) and I still love every moment I see it and drive it. I'm a new subscriber and look forward to working on it with your guidance.

[@AMGmeister]

nick Simmonds If Liqui Moly is cheaper, that’s good. Or Motul. Here in Canada, Mobil 1 is the cheapest of the three.

[@Dipshtnick92]

@@AMGmeister Thanks alot I'll have a look at local prices. Your car looks stunning mate and you are by far the easiest to watch and listen to, please keep up the posts. I'll be looking at installing a better heat exchanger and new idler pulleys and s/c pulley. Everything else will be maintenance, any other recommendations for those parts will be welcomed but for now I'm looking at the VRP website for those bits. Cheers for the reply.

[@NightronGaming]

Im not sure if I should be mad you only drive it 5k miles a year or happy that a E55 is well taken care off.

[@kingkobetha8th]

Whats your daily / winter car?

[@MichaelSmith-ov1nf]

Nice car fam, hope I could own one someday. Just gotta find a real clean on to park next to my E39 DINAN S2 👍

[@joshgray2024]

Does this engine suffer from balance shaft gear wear like the e350 does?

[@AMGmeister]

No it does not. That was a problem with early m272/273 engines. E55 has the M113k engine.

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Is this lowered?

[@jmhellison]

I want to get one of these, but they're old now. The lastest one is 13 years old