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good luck, let us know how u get on.
Advice needed - Viewing E55 Tomorrow
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OK, had a good look at this one. It drove well and was in good condition inside. However after inspecting the paintwork found that the whole front end had been resprayed, whilst this may not be a problem in some cases (car is nearly 6 years old), it worried me because the depth of the paint also revealed that the car had had all new panels and bonnet. Whilst the car is Hpi clear it does appear that it may have had a shunt at some time.
So the search continues....
Jules.
crockers
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Just to prove that you should never buy a car in the rain......did you use a paint meter or was it very obvious by looking?
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Exactly.
I actually went back a second time to view it this time not in the rain. To be fair I couldn't tell if it had been resprayed. I used a paint guage/meter and it showed that it had had a full front end respray, also due to the lack of depth of the paint (less than std), it was obvious that the panels had also been replaced, normally if a panel has been resprayed then the thickness is roughly doubled from std.
Jules.
What exactly is paint caliper please?
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Not sure unless he meant Paint calibrator instead of caliper?
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Still looking for that elusive E55 so if anyone knows where it's hiding then please let me know...
Jules.
Jules.
On my C43, "Jittery" steering could be caused by worn inside shoulders on the front tyres. When mine get worn the cars starts to tramline. Outside shoulder and the central section wear much slower so it's not always obvious.
Not sure if this applise to a 211 but it may do.
Not sure if this applise to a 211 but it may do.
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No harm in asking though....
of course
Cyclone have a look at this.. Not sure about the colour, sure is rare..
killermont motor company l.t.d : MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS E55K 4DR TIP AUTO AMG SAT NAV
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Lopes,
Thanks for the link, I have already enquired about this E55 and whilst rare and with low mileage and good spec, I am not 100% certain on the colour.
Thanks Jules.
Thanks for the link, I have already enquired about this E55 and whilst rare and with low mileage and good spec, I am not 100% certain on the colour.
Thanks Jules.
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True, it's specced well also, plus from what NewMB says it's pretty much sorted out mechanically as well. The only other one I like is down south and is in Opal Black (Black with a hint of deep blue in sunlight), at first I wasn't sure about the colour but I've seen it on a couple of Mercs now and it looks great, not as well specced as some other E55's (no proper Nav buT maybe this can be retrofitted?), but appears to be very well looked after and in decent condition.
Regs
Jules.
andy_k
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I like the blue 
Have you had any success yet Cyclone?
I am researching this model & found the thread very helpful.
Splitpin
I am researching this model & found the thread very helpful.
Splitpin
Likewise.
Do I need to wait until it's my turn to buy a peach, or is it a free-for-all?
By the way, don't just look in the "AMG" section on Pistonheads, loads of AMGs turn up in the relevant 'other class' too (I think mine was listed under C Class, for one)
Do I need to wait until it's my turn to buy a peach, or is it a free-for-all?
By the way, don't just look in the "AMG" section on Pistonheads, loads of AMGs turn up in the relevant 'other class' too (I think mine was listed under C Class, for one)
