Hey guys thanks for watching! The secret is out now haha. Just a quick note. I mentioned the later E55s of this generation ditched the SBC electronic brake booster setup... that's not true. The later E-Class AMG of this same W211 generation did indeed ditch the setup for a conventional brake booster, it's just by this time (2007 model year and forward), the car had been upgraded to the 6.2L V8, and thus called an E63 AMG, no longer an E55 AMG. Hope this makes sense! My apologies for the confusion, hate making mistakes like this.

What’s great about this generation E55 is the tuning potential it has, there’s a pretty sizable performance aftermarket for it so makes an awesome project for the DIY people out there. Because the engine is so simple it’s actually very reliable but you need to take care of the abysmal supercharger cooling system, add LTH and a pulley and a tune and you’re at 600Hp all day, there’s options for the slow shifting trans as well that drastically improve its performance, not as crisp as a modern DCT or 8 speed ZF of course but definitely better. The mushy suspension is easily rectified with various choices of coilovers. The car is a DIY tuner’s dream trust me!

What’s crazy is back in like 2019-2020 when I was looking at 03-06 E55’s they were more in the 8-15k now they’ve crept up to the 20k range around here… 🤦‍♂️

@tone_bones56

5 ай бұрын

Just look for the next gen...3 different bodies to choose from!

@clk55amg208

5 ай бұрын

The 1st rule of w211 E55 club is you DO NOT TALK about w211 E55s

@mmid8960

5 ай бұрын

The V8 is being killed off that’s why but I’m finding them for 10k all day

@1n2333

4 ай бұрын

@@mmid8960 yeah, you're finding rebuilt titles and 300k mile cars for 10k. good w211 e55's are 12-25k. but really more like 15-25k you just MIGHT get lucky and find a decent one for 11-13k range which isn't a bad deal. Either way you not finding road worthy w211 e55's for 10k all day bc if that were true I'd be buying them all

@adogmcdizzle

3 ай бұрын

@@1n2333 Here in Britain E55s are cheap. 8-12k pounds. No tax on second hand cars either, although you have to pay annual road tax of £360 (capped fortunately on pre-06 cars) and of course fuel is £1.65 a litre... 20k here would see you in an absolutely mint car with 40k miles. Although I saw a wagon meeting that description sell for just 16k at auction where I was looking back in 2021. They don't really have the enthusiast following here like some other places - I'm making the assumption based on how many views legitstreetcars gets from his E55 videos. They are still super rare here, with probably only 80 or so wagons like mine left, and back in 2004 wagons of all brands were popular here. Since I got mine I've known of 5 wagons getting written off.

I owned a 2006 E55AMG. Eurotuned/smaller pulley/mezier water pump/larger water cooler exchanger and reservoir. Thing was an absolute rocket and embarrassed alot of cars that thought they were fast. I still miss that car and kick myself for selling it.

@XdeathKillerX727

3 ай бұрын

Am looking for a Mercedes but is the E55 worth it? Can you tell me the good things about it and the bad things about it?

@MrYooper

3 ай бұрын

@@XdeathKillerX727 if you let going to buy one you must make sure that it isn’t going to be clapped out find the cleanest example you can with low miles, I can’t say enough good things about this car, but if you buy a beat up one your going to be in over your head with repairs

@XdeathKillerX727

3 ай бұрын

@@MrYooper appreciate it 🤍

I've really thought about this one. For me, the styling of the E-class of this generation appeals to me more so than its successors. Finding one that was taken care of religiously and not modified and spanked within in an inch of its life is proving difficult though.

@dr.mattpavlic305

5 ай бұрын

Agreed. They've fallen hard in price and are now in the hands of people not taking care of them because maintenance is expensive. This is the 944 problem as well...

@SonikDethmonkey

4 ай бұрын

That’s exactly it. To find a good example with records that hasn’t been abused is becoming increasingly difficult, which is why I paid WAY more than the prices quoted here for a 20k mile car back in 2022. No regrets at all. It’s a wonderful car and you don’t want to own one with a “history”.

@ronslife3396

Ай бұрын

@@SonikDethmonkeyI paid 9k for mines didn’t need much but new brake pads oil change and changing a air strut other then that it’s been solid ever since I love my E55 AMG

@SonikDethmonkey

Ай бұрын

@@ronslife3396 that’s awesome! They’re great cars for sure. Even if you get a “cheap” one there’s still a lot of value if you’re willing to DIY a lot of the maintenance.

the 2003 that I have is loaded up with some crazy options they offered at the time....the black ebon zebra wood trim, and dual panoramic sunroof with solar panels(pretty rare in USA cars) that run the ventilation fans when the car is off and it still does that 20 years later!

I’m glad the algorithm brought me to your channel. Love your videos bro. Keep up the good work

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Glad the KZread gods are doing their job

at 9:45 you do a great job of explaining what the E55 does so well and makes it unique, and _because_ it’s NOT a sports car i generally prefer it to what AMG is doing now do have to address some things though... no E55 ever had electric power steering or a conventional brake booster (it was the E63 by that point), but the SBC unit and controller that operates the brakes now has a 25 year factory warranty! also you’re driving the original 2003 model, for 2005 they used the updated steering rack from the CLS which is quicker and has better feedback... still feels like a heavy boat lol but one that doesn’t need so much steering input lol

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! And thanks for pointing out the steering.. I was under the impression it was an electro-hydraulic rack but clearly that's not the case, my apologies. As for the SBC, yes it was dropped later in the same generation production run, (which had the 6.2 engine upgrade, no longer an E55). I'll make a pinned comment note about this. Stupid mistake. It is a true AMG in feel and finish in every way. I love it

@stroock6394

5 ай бұрын

as an owner (of a 2005) it's tough even for me to keep track some times haha... but 2005 and 2006 are the years to look for imo, there's a bunch of other little upgrades here and there but i'll leave that to AMGmeister's vid

@SonikDethmonkey

4 ай бұрын

@@stroock6394I agree. I specifically looked for a 05-06 due to the supercharger upgrade and faster steering rack. It took a while to find a good example that wasn’t “tampered with” but I found it in 2022. Awesome cars!

Just dropped the subframe on mine to replace the bushes - I thought I would take a look at the differential to see how its fared after 120k miles. Its like new - no wear whatsoever. These things are absolute tanks.

@thelongranger55

2 ай бұрын

I still need to drop in my creative steel rear subframe bushings & rear diff bushings lol

People think that the E55 has 469 horsepower. It actually has 493 horsepower. Mercedes rated it lower than the S55 because they knew that most people wouldn't buy the S55 if they could get the same horsepower for less.

@thomasm5263

5 күн бұрын

It technically is rated accurately because the S55 has split cooling from factory

Nothin like that good old torque 😁 I think it’s great you started off with a stock example to experience, they can go pretty wild with mods which will give you some room to have a whole other feel down the road. Btw, the 3 valve was more efficient for low end torque and emissions purposes so kinda on par for era. Mercedes guys are definitely a weird breed… ask me how I know 😂🤙🏼 thx for the shoutout of the trusty silver steed!

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

It's the best! I'm glad I drove your C55 before this car as well, gives me a good idea of what kind of sound one could expect if your neighbors are not a concern haha. Looking forward to going for a ride in your build next season. I have a whole new respect for these engines... :D

Love my CLS55. Has been perfectly reliable.

Perfect for someone who just wants to cruise in comfort but destroy most guys in a straight line with that torque

@justinbolster5406

5 ай бұрын

S55

@stroock6394

5 ай бұрын

impractically big at times (that's what she said) and that ABC suspension is a total nightmare though... the E55 at least just has 'regular' airmatic

@speedracerjeff

2 ай бұрын

I had a 2003 S500 with AMG bumpers and wheels. Comfortable car but the W220 costs much more in maintenance and repairs than a W211. And IMO the W211 looks way better than a W220.

8:26 i used to own one and when i drove in manual mode i drove it as one. I let off throttle when i upshift and when i downshifted i Noticed there was a 1-2 second delay from when i clicked the downshift button so i would usually blipped the throttle myself

The m113k motor in the e55 and cls55 amg are actually 500hp...benz said 469 cause they did not want both of these cars to outshine the flagship sl55 amg..which has 507hp..abigger auto throttlebody and different exhaust...i have an 06cls 55amg..dynoed at 500hp 516ft lbs of torque...these cars are beast and these motors are rated up to 750hp with tuning the supercharger.

Fun cars for sure. Picked up one not long ago. Had a few tactful mods and the fastest of all the e55s I drove. Unfortunately I broke it already.. going to the shop in a few weeks to get fixed.

@samscl55

4 ай бұрын

What broke?

@TheTwinzx11

4 ай бұрын

@@samscl55 unsure.. it’s throwing a code p1106.. I don’t have one of those big code scanners so I’m unsure what the actual issue is. It’s going to the shop next week

The M113K is a 3 valve per cylinder design not a 5 valve. Owned one before it was a rocketship. I tuned mine to 600hp but it blew the engine, broke the transmission and the airride let go soon after so I sold it

Paid $12k for my E55, with E63 front end, rear diffuser, Niche 19” wheels, 85mm pulley, Eurocharged Headers, custom exhaust work, IC pump, and ECU/TCU Tuned, with 91k miles.

@b58forever

Ай бұрын

i dont like the e63 front end for some reason i like the e55 better

I bought an S55, pulley and tune and a TJ Merry TCU tune and I’m probably 550+ and it’s a monster, take the kids to school in comfort and rip on the way home it’s a beast. Found one w 85k miles and it looks showroom new

@speedracerjeff

2 ай бұрын

W220 is heavier and doesn’t look as good as a W211 though.

Is the carbon fiber inside a sticker? Or is it swapped? Not sure new into cars not sure if you can even buy or swap different non wooden console parts

These generation of Benz's was beautiful, fast and plagued with wiring and transmission woes. I drove a 02 s430 awd with the amg kit for several years.

@lr882027

4 ай бұрын

Completely different model mate, W211s with M113K are renown for reliability.

I was thinking maybe a 1990;s fox body T bird with the 5.0. have you driven one ?

The engines and transmissions on these are bulletproof. The rest? 20 year old Mercedes...but it's not like the Audi RS6 is without its own problems... Overall, the buying price for either of these cars is the least of your expenses - but fun costs money :) Thanks for the review!

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

Fun does indeed usually cost some money. Especially if there's lots of noise involved.

@dronetrucker

5 ай бұрын

Accurate description of older German machines.

@sunnym4752

3 ай бұрын

Yo Matt it's Sunny... this vid made me regret selling this car lol. I enjoyed it for a bit then sold it to the owner who lent it for this vid for cheap. She needs some work for sure, and it was an R title, but so much fun.

I recently bought the e55 AMG 03 in silver. My dream car when I was 14 Happy with my choice bc I knew I could’ve gotta some American muscle (ctsv 06) I then went off reliability, the 03-06 e55 engine is one of Mercedes best and most reliable engine produced m113k So very happy with my choice

Love those cats!!

2008 has direct brakes no sbc and no air suspension but its e63 or you have Cheap Kit for dele ting sbc and coil over Kit,

Im so happy that I have one and got it when i did I have a 05 E55 AMG black on black

@brandonjefferson3274

4 ай бұрын

How has ownership been? Thinking about one

@ronslife3396

4 ай бұрын

@@brandonjefferson3274it’s been great and I’ve don’t prevented maintenance on it and runs good very healthy

@ronslife3396

Ай бұрын

@@brandonjefferson3274great I just did the maintenance on it

In Australia these cars are more like $30,000..

The reason these big baller sedans are so cheap is the proper maintenance is rather costly .

@kacper.6537

18 күн бұрын

Only the suspension is costly. The supercharger doesnt break. The transmission has enough headroom to support a 1000nm 6.0 twinturbo v12... its used in the CL65 AMG. The engine is simple and robust, very powerful yet very durable. Oil changes are as expensive as any other 5+ liter V8. Brakes are as expensive as any other 8 pot brakes. Nothing special. Theyre cheap because theyre old, but they already bounced from the bottom and are rising in value fast

I love mine, pay a lot more in Australia though.

All the E55 w211s had SBC, the w211 e63 (face lift) dropped it.

I like this

I’m in Texas and I’m finding almost dozens of 150k e55 for less than $10k Closer to 100k like $13$ and the best examples are like $18k. I’m 10000% buying one sometime this year or next

@jimmybattiston4192

2 ай бұрын

How many clk 55 amg are there out there

M113K ftw

CLS550 or e55?

I wanna find a clapped or crashed one and swap the motor into my w202 c43

RS6 from you mentioned, is a nightmare.. all good, when is not broken, and belive me, everything on RS6 breaks so easy, and person need to take out a loan to fix, like simple things as timing belts, you need to take out half the var front to change, makes the E55 more superior car, easy to work on, and way more reliable, that will make it more suitable to buy..!

What do you think about the S55 AMG? Same engine, arguably better suspension (when it's working)

@samspace81

29 күн бұрын

Heavier, smoother, bigger, cheaper to acquire, similar maintenance costs 💪 E55 feels like a muscle car in comparison

@Joseph-wp2ry

21 күн бұрын

While I do have a 2016 S Class, I prefer driving my 05 and 06 E55s. There’s something about the Es that just feels right. Even though I’m a big guy, the E class just seems to fit like a glove. 🤷🏿‍♂️

Burnouts = no love ❤ for your car

This, but the wagon version for me

got it and i cant afford to pay to get fix air suspension anymore 😂 is my second time of the fault now 😂

this is still a 10-20k vehicle depending on the condition and mileage and honestly i’d buy one despite its looks

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, closer to $20k if you want one in mint condition with low mileage

Tbh the car is 9k the most, I really hate the car market

Sounds like the transmission and the brake need an overhaul. What you are describing is not normal, ecpecially the mushy brakes.

@RoadsUntraveled

2 ай бұрын

Yeah it's possible.

I guess he couldn’t do the carbon fiber for the door panels lol.

E39 m5 would my quick even though it's slower

sounds like a fun money pit unless your super lucky

@drsnowmon

5 ай бұрын

People who usually hunt down these beaters are usually associated with some car business or rich people who have lots of time on their hand

@Clooger-

2 ай бұрын

Eh, this model of Mercedes is actually pretty reliable, all things considered. You'll probably run into weird electrical problems over anything else

It’s extremely expensive to fix these cars I have one …. I would save my money and buy 2014 or newer e63s more reliably

The ones available for less than $15K are over 150K miles and have been abused. I bought mine at Mercedes as a CPO many years ago , have had zero mechanical issues and now have over 135K miles! Decent examples are now north of $20K

5:18 what car is that

@brendanharvey3583

21 күн бұрын

Nissan gtr

Where i'm from those e55's go anywhere from 12-15k USD and have very low miles like 30,000-50,000

@bigqwertycat

5 ай бұрын

Where are you from?

@NEOVVL.

5 ай бұрын

@@bigqwertycat NZ

Dont make them go up in price before i buy one nooo

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

The secrets out

You live in a country where a super sedan like W211 E55 AMG is an affordable car! I live in a country where even a Dacia Logan is unaffordable for most people!!! What a terrible world we live in!!

I wonder if @nemanrqcing, why Mercedes doesn't want to work on a car over 10 years, unless it's a sales job to make more money? I have a the S65 AMG, Reentech at 736hp and 814 tq with 80,000 miles. Of course, please bring inn to be service as a past customer, and the staff does't know what a 55, 63, and 65 AMG is?? What gives!

CLS55 never gets any love SMH

1:12 what is that driving?

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

Racing line? Not me.

Bullet proof engines

I had one of these, they aren't that good. There is a good reason people sell these for under $20,000.

IT NEEDS TO BE SLAVIK OWNED OR ITS GOING TO BE CLAPPED!

But when it needs a new engine…. 🎉

@RoadsUntraveled

5 ай бұрын

There's always a catch.

@mrb8158

5 ай бұрын

It never need a another engine, best machine ever made!

@AnontheGOAT

4 ай бұрын

The engine on this thing is the most reliable component lol. It’s what it’s known for.

@ronslife3396

Ай бұрын

lol this guy definitely doesn’t know about the m113k ⬆️😂😂

In 5 more years, that car will be 30.000 for a 180k miles rebuilt title 😂😂😂, i got mine for juat 16k cash and 110k miles with only2 owners and all maintenance records, now the poor E55 has become a Mitsubishi, an overpriced teenager car, but was an amazing car

I want an e55 so bad but fuck that front end is hideous 🤮🤢🤮😭 i hate the headlights but everything else about the car i love and find cool 😪

@nemanracing

3 ай бұрын

Swap the front end with E63 🤷🏼‍♂️

That price is bullshit. Try finding one for real in even beat-up condition

@sunnym4752

3 ай бұрын

I sold the owner this car. It was legit 9k

c55 > because its lighter

@nemanracing

3 ай бұрын

But no supercharger 🤷🏼‍♂️

4dr ? Buy a real sports car with 2doors .

Shut up bruh youre gonna make the prices go up☹️

Terrible cars super unreliable astronomical to maintain and forget about the gas it eats a quarter tank from the gas station to your house 11/10 wouldn’t own better off with a Toyota Corolla or a frs those swing better transmissions blow up like No tomorrow consider it 4l60e or a a340,s cousin

@gavinr9107

5 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say they are super unreliable. However the thought of buying it today at 20 years old, you could easily spend the purchase price in replacing worn parts and restoring it to how it should have been from the factory. Let alone all the possible electrical gremlins that may be lurking.

@lr882027

4 ай бұрын

Wrong. M113K engine in W211 chassis uber reliable.

@AnontheGOAT

4 ай бұрын

If you recommend a Corolla, this type of car isn’t for you.

E55 makes 490 like the sl55 and s55 Mercedes’ lied. There’s no mechanical difference nor ECU difference between the supercharged models. 03 e55 and 03 s55 make the same power

clk55 208/209

For 9k the only W211 E55 AMG you're gonna buy is a fixer-upper.

@ronslife3396

Ай бұрын

I actually bought mine for 9k in great condition the guy I bought it from just wanted to get rid of it nothing was wrong from the motor interior and exterior it was good paint as well