New to the board. Soon the be E55 owner

[Fireman Dan]

Hello all.

I am new to the board.

I am a firefighter in Northants and have two car Valeting centres.

Will be purchasing an E55 W210 this week.

Hope you are all well :0)

Anything to look for specifically? It has full history
And just over 100k. :0)

 

[developer]

Welcome to you Dan.

 

[Danny.B.]

Welcome mate, in for pics of the E39 ;-)

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
W210 E55, Look out for rust, rust rust
Engine wise they are pretty bullet proof, though the rocker covers can leak, pulleys and belt can wear on the front of the engine, none of this is to serious just use it to negotiate a lower price, pay very close attention to the main crank pulley (vibration damper) as these can wear to such an extent that they can wear the timing case cover, and if they it lets go can smash into the radiator. Check the engine runs nice and smooth and pulls cleanly through the gears.

 

[Pittsey]

Welcome.

I am very tempted by a W210 E55. Just looking for the right one.

 

[WOODYTHEWISE]

Hello and welcome to you.

 

[Fireman Dan]

Many thanks for your kind words. I am very excited.

One other question

I have access to a facelift rear bumper for it.

Will that fit up directly ? Can I get the side skirts too from anywhere?

Cheers

 

[Deleted member 37751]

Welcome to the forum Dan.

 

[Dieselman]

The rear bumper will fit straight on but don't bother, early cars look more sleek.

 

[Fireman Dan]

The rear bumper will fit straight on but don't bother, early cars look more sleek.

Really? You think pre facelift look better?