W210 E55 AMG 11 Quick Ownership Tips

[@AbbasMoulvi]

Excellent video, as a long time Benz owner and a recent 1999 E55 owner, these tips are much appreciated. Kudos on the filming and editing as well

[@BaldManMotors]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@CaseTheCorvetteMan]

Your kids didn't forget to put the windows up, YOU forgot to check if they put them up. There are no "shift adaptations", that is the "throttle learning function", you describe how to reset. Whilst it does impact shifting, it has no direct connection to it. The throttle is electronic, the ECM will (very vaguely) learn how you drive and open/close rates will change accordingly, this will eventually indirectly affect the shift points because shift points are determined in part be throttle position, and the throttle position sensor is built into the throttle body, not directly connected to the pedal on the floor. I've owned a W210 E55 for many years, also owned a number of other Mercs with the 722.6 (AMG and non AMG), the trans has no learning function to reset. The transmission lifetime fill was a USA thing, the rest of the world didn't have that.

[@bhagmeister]

Might be better to advise as W210 generic vs E55 specific (e.g., Transmission fluid/filter change).

[@cars-Nstuff]

Fantastic tips! Proud owner of an obsidian black 2000 E55

[@BaldManMotors]

Black E55s looks so cool!

[@ronron7181]

here in west palm. My e55 w210 has 206k pulling strong! But my starter just took a poop. Great content bro

[@maksiu420]

Thank you. The trick with the 221 S-Class badge saved me a lot of headache

[@SeamHead33]

I've had 3 of these cars. I currently have a 2002 black on black 105k miles in storage in Massachusetts and I have a 2001 black on black 209k miles here in Florida. its for sale on craigslist in Gulf Breeze outside Pensacola. I sold my 2001 silver over 2 tone with 207k miles last year. Also I just grabbed a 2001 S55 with 93k miles this week to be my new daily driver

[@christophernoahdavis72]

Kat of sold couldn’t find the listing.

[@SeamHead33]

@@christophernoahdavis72 I still have it. Someone agreed to buy it and gave me $400 in deposits over the course of a month and then had to cancel the deal due to family reasons. I am still driving it everyday and I'm undecided if I wanna sell it rn, I love it so much.

[@christophernoahdavis72]

@@SeamHead33 yeah I understand I am selling my AMG C32 vary rare 02 with 67K on The Mercedes Benz Market it’s Black exterior and interior. I love it just miss the V8 so I am in the market.

[@sethboooooi23245]

I saw a 180k mile 2002 E55 on sale for 6.5k. It’s a one owner owned by a former Mercedes service guy. I want to pull the trigger, but am always worried about high mileage cars 😂 I kind of have a complex with them. Worth the gamble? I think so. I haven’t seen it in person but the pictures show it looks really good, for that mileage probably an 8.5/10

[@SeamHead33]

@@sethboooooi23245 180K is nothing on these bulletproof engines and transmissions

[@AndrewJaws]

The GLK trunk badge also works well for the engine cover. That’s what I did on mine

[@BaldManMotors]

Good to know 👍

[@AndrewJaws]

@@BaldManMotors great video. The bilstein b8 shock topic isn’t brought up enough. Thankfully I found that info before I purchased them, but it can be kind of confusing for people

[@BaldManMotors]

Glad you knew about it, I've heard of a few guys getting it wrong

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

Holy helpful, short and to the point! Love it!!!

[@BaldManMotors]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@WebsBGNET]

Just a small thing the filters are indeed two on top and two under the glovebox not one ;)

[@BaldManMotors]

@ websbgnet wevsbgnet You are right for my car there were four. My mistake, thank you!

[@electric8668]

Great straight to the point no nonsense video.

[@BaldManMotors]

Thank you for watching!

[@SeamHead33]

did you know there are 2 different reverse gears? W and S have different reverse gears so even if you prefer to keep car on S or W, its a good idea from time to time to switch just to keep those gears exercised

[@BaldManMotors]

I had heard that, never really needed to use it here in FL, kinda cool feature though.

[@yourtuber77]

Excellent video, with many useful informations and tips

[@BaldManMotors]

Thank you!

[@leonardopacheco5954]

I just did that reset on Tran hoping it shifts the way I want I bought the car from an older gentleman and the shift points was not likeable wish me luck

[@matteozig]

Very informative and educational video for us w210 owners. Can you please put something out like this again for other things to look out for? I subscribed to your channel. Thanks!

[@BaldManMotors]

I will eventually do more on this one, currently busy getting ready for a move to Kentucky. Thanks for the sub and glad you like the channel!👍

[@stanleysimmonsreactions9056]

Awesome vide! Can you make more vids on the e55 including driving vids

[@BaldManMotors]

I plan to in the future!

[@Alexvisionz]

Good point on the shocks! I actually have those b8s how do you know which one is meant for the front or rear? Theres 2 with black ends and the other 2 have ridges and is light blue (also i have a e430 from year 2000 if that changes anything)

[@BaldManMotors]

I think they are the same as E55 owners actually order E430 sport package shocks to my understanding. I ordered mine off of Amazon using built in filter and when I received mine the lengths were backwards but after some forum research I matched up the shock lengths as they are slightly longer in the front. If installing by Bilstein's part number then the fronts would be too short and the rears would be too long. Hope that answers your question 👍

[@Alexvisionz]

Thanks for the response! Revisiting this if you're able to check on yours was the light blue ones on front? And the black ends in the rears? Or vice versa

[@kudynski]

Thinking of buying an E55 wagon with 90k miles on it. It’s not perfect but overall it’s very good. $20,000. Thoughts?

[@XroorX]

The antenna leak affects the pneumatic front seats? Thanks

[@williambreeze2659]

Man I'd love to get my hands on a w210 e55.

[@BaldManMotors]

They are certainly great cars!

[@danialqureshi2146]

Fantastic content, your videos were super helpful as I navigated purchasing my w210 e55. Curious if the spring perch issue is a known issue for post-face lift w210 e55s also? I read somewhere that it primarily only affected pre-facelift and non-AMG & 4-matic models

[@metal1150]

Great vid! Had mine for almost a year and it compliments my E39 M5 well. It’s definitely not as sharp a tool as the M5 but it’s great for easy cruising, and classic merc looks. What BT module are you using?

[@BaldManMotors]

Thanks and wish I had gotten a e39 when the prices were a bit less lol. Agreed, this is a favorite here for cruising and easier to maintain vs my 06 E55 or my C32. The module I got it on Amazon for $40 Tunai Firefly LDAC Bluerooth. The wire is not crazy robust durabilty but I like it as it has never lost connection or been difficult to connect to. Fast boot up as well.

[@metal1150]

@@BaldManMotors Just checked it out, thanks. How do you have it hooked up?

[@BaldManMotors]

I ran a separate ignition on based wire, (can't remember which one, I think it was a radio one) to a 12v cigarette lighter housing and then used a USB car adapter, all under the wood next to shifter. This way I retained factory cigarette lighter look and made sure it wouldn't be powered on all the time.

[@metal1150]

@@BaldManMotors yeah, I actually removed the aftermarket radio soon as I got it and put the comand back in. I was surprised to see after much digging that there is no plug and play kits for these cars. I’ll end up doing much splicing and mods to make it look more integrated. If only the aux wire had power, it would simplify it so much.

[@daveh2612]

Great video! Have you had any issues with your headliner falling?

[@BaldManMotors]

Thanks, it is slowly starting in the back and rear sides. Will need to be addressed soon.

[@seanvgainey]

Where did you find this car?

[@colbyshropshire9124]

How expensive is it to own a w210 e55

[@baitse7676]

Your car has the wrong applique panels on the B-pillars. They should be black with grey dot matrix.

[@BaldManMotors]

@Adam R Incorrect, they are black with gray dot matrix. Camera probably didn't pick them up. They have also been polished in the past so likely makes them less visible.

[@baitse7676]

@@BaldManMotors That's too bad. I bought brand new ones for my E55. Cost a small fortune

[@timsd9565]

Hey, do you have an aftermarket steering wheel wooden thing around the airbag and horn, which is taken from other model, because usually e55s are going with leather steering wheel

[@BaldManMotors]

It is a factory Designo Natural Elm Steering wheel that came off of an E55, I purchased the whole designo wood set off of a wrecked E55. That package also came with light brown nappa leather seats. Maybe someday I will get those too

[@mmttpp4477]

Like much good voice

[@BaldManMotors]

@Thomas Purtil Thank you 👍

[@Worldfamous888]

thank you bald man

[@BaldManMotors]

You are welcome!