Hello. I haven't been around this forum much since I sold my personal W211 2005 E500 sport a couple years ago. However, I just picked up a silver 2000 E55 with 206k miles on it.
I actually intended to buy it to sell again (have a small hobby dealer business on the side with a friend), but I decided to title it myself and drive it for awhile. We never look at cars with this high miles, but the owner talked me into seeing it.
The W210 era E-Class is my favorite. The car is super straight, two owners, no accidents etc., and I paid less than what we often sell the same year Honda Civics--so nothing to risk.
I am going through the fluids/filters this week. They are dirtier than I'd like, but whatever. I always find it interesting how people spend their money on their cars. This was babied cosmetically, but the cabin air filters could have choked a horse. Same with the two K&Ns under the hood.
However, it runs flawlessly. No codes, leaks or other problem at all. I am having the driver seat redone next week since there are just a couple small tears. Mobil1 oil service yesterday and I am picking up a transmission filter and gasket from the MB dealer tomorrow (only a few dollars more than BAP--actually a little less at dealer cost). Not much of a break on the trans fluid, but I think I will still go with the dealer fluid. I also need to pickup a Southwest navigation CD (so I can see what roads existed in 2000!) and a CD magazine for the trunk.
I lilked my W211 a lot, but these W210 E55s are just stunning looking in my opinion, very timeless in their design. And the quality (again, in my opinion) far exceeds that of the W211. Not to mention the boundless power--the kids like being pasted to the back seats. And it seems to be geting about 18mpg if I stay out of it.
Anyway, enjoy your E55s!
- Paul
