W211 E55 AMG Maintenance and Reliability Ownership Costs

[@6.2Slomaro]

I’m about to buy my second E55 AMG. It’s a 2006 with 120k miles. It has a good amount of mod, I like that it has the distronic, E63 wheels and LTH headers X pipe to SL65 muffler. It sounds good. and it has good maintenance record. Interior is nearly flawless. And I’m picking it up for 13k.

[@BaldManMotors]

@Michael awesome and congratulations. It sounds like a great deal for price/mods/mileage!

[@the_nameless2891]

Thank you for the info as im looking to buy one next spring and ive been doing research on this topic alot

[@hectorcuadros1889]

That’s not even bad actually great content 👍🏻

[@BaldManMotors]

@Hector Cuadros Thanks! Yeah its been pretty easy to live with financially so far

[@gianfrancoa]

I get goosebumps when hear aftermarket alternator and starter. Hopefully they are german OE suplier parts

[@blacknessiah13]

Awesome and helpful video! I have one as well and ive been post poning changing the rear subframe bushings as it makes a kind of tap noise on acceleration. Overall it's been good tho

[@BaldManMotors]

Glad you liked it and good point about the subframe bushings, I should probably check mine out just to make sure they are good.

[@taylorcoe6435]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@luiscervantes8513]

Would you recommend a e55 amg for a daily? pros and cons?

[@BaldManMotors]

Yes I would, pros: fast, fun, good space, fairly reliable and holds decent value. Cons: above average maintenance cost, low MPG and loves to eat tires 😁

[@mr.tgamingchannel3530]

I’m looking to by my first AMG e55 here in Chicago and still learning about it but what would be a good price to mileage ratio

[@BaldManMotors]

That is a great question, hard to say right now, seems that pricing is rising quickly. I would suggest asking in one of the E55 Facebook groups, opinions vary but may give you a good snapshot on the current market.

[@MrMachacker]

I wouldn't pay more than 18k for one with over 100k miles with excellent maintenance history Keep options in mind though. Keyless Go, Panoramic sunroof, Distronic, Parktronic, Cooled / Massaging seats can all add up in the listed price.

[@davejohnson3860]

@6:22 The 55 was breathing lol

[@zachavelli_]

I’ve seen a 129k e55 for 5k with mods already on it . It’s probably a dumb idea, but what are your thoughts on it?

[@BaldManMotors]

@ MajorTreesh First thing comes to my mind on a deal like that without knowing details is to have several thousand available as well for maintenance right from the get-go. I don't typically see them that cheap unless they are salvage title with mechanical problems but you may get lucky.

[@zachavelli_]

@@BaldManMotors yea I’m definitely gonna have like 2k saved for just repairs if I go through with it.

[@schuste6]

@@zachavelli_ did you buy it?

[@AlexGarcia-wl5cd]

sounds like a whole rebuild

[@Element_y]

How do you like that color? I'm picking one up same color next week. Never seen it in person.

[@BaldManMotors]

I dig it, just picked up another car for the channel of the same color myself. Nice dark metallic looking blue, in some light ppl think it's black.

[@NokiaHumanForm]

1:12 wait u dun have to keep twisting the key when u start it up right? isnt one flick enuf?

[@kevin9c1]

Does your MB-II communicate with your TPMS module? Mine doesn't on my 04 and I've tried a second module to no avail. I think it's the scan tool but I can't be sure.

[@michobebemckawi]

So the Michelin A/S 4 aren't that sticky? also, would you elaborate on that intake spacer? what did you use surrounding it?

[@BaldManMotors]

Yeah they don't seem quite as grippy as summer tires but they are far from terrible. Intake spacer is just made out of 3/4" x 1/8" mild steel, I welded it together with all sides angled in at the top. There are red versions on ebay for $250, I wasn't paying that much 😂 I got longer screws and used cut pieces of brass tubing as spacers for screws.

[@oaky1283]

I want one what do you say is the cap as far as mileage to buy one , budget is 13k

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Love finding more AMG content on KZbin! I have a manual swapped C55 AMG on my channel and an ML55 AMG if you're interested! Sub'd! Great insight and I am sure your cost of ownership will go way down once you get any deferred maintenance out of the way, or find the odd bugs like you have. Highly recommend Creative Steel motor mounts in the future, these motors will chew through the OEM units fast. Also, if the air suspension becomes troublesome, there are conversion kits for coil-overs out there. Sounds like you know these cars well and are capable of all the DIY they need at times, which is what they deserve!

[@BaldManMotors]

Thanks for the sub! Yeah I hope the cost will go down, I will check out your channel as well! Yeah I figured next time I will get better mounts in all my AMGs a bit of a pain to change lol. Thanks for the comment!

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@BaldManMotors the nice thing is, the Creative Steel mounts are slimmer in size so much easier to fit. They help the car’s dynamics a lot overall, eliminating the want to veer slight right from the torque lifting the driver side of the engine. Lifetime guaranteed as well. Anyway, glad to connect with you!

[@AlexGarcia-wl5cd]

dang a manual c55 how and what transmission did you get it off?

[@ANDERZENAMG]

@@AlexGarcia-wl5cd all on my channel 🤙🏼 actually doing my second one and releasing videos covering how to again soon.

[@pain2515]

Hello bro. I wanna get this type of an E55 with 180k KM for 15k. Is it worth it and would it have problems at that milage? (Btw europe)

[@BaldManMotors]

Well at those miles (180km is 111k miles for other readers reference) it should be good, not sure on 15k price, that is a bit high I think at least here in the USA but it isn't terrible. I would just recommend getting a pre purchase inspection done to make sure it's all good. Common failures can be motor mounts, intercooler pump, transmission flush due and check airmatic suspension is working properly and isn't leaking. Also check for rust. Hope that helps and best of luck to you! 👍

[@ozowizo37]

hey take a look on the bright side, replacing the benz for a brabus wil cost you more 😂

[@gavinbelcher7762]

Tired of watching vids where people drive like 5k miles a year. Not realistic

[@BaldManMotors]

@Gavin Belcher not sure what "not realistic" is in this case but now I drive 1k miles a year in it as I enjoy my other AMGs more. My reality is not everyone's reality, just like your reality may not be mine. More importantly I hope everyone enjoys their rides no matter the miles. Cheers!

[@Joseph-wp2ry]

I agree - we have one with 35,000, and put 500 miles annually, one with 110,000 miles and put 8k annually, and a G55 with 65k, and put 1500 annually. 🤷🏿‍♂️. Like you said - who’s reality matches yours?