Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55 AMG Consumer Reviews

Buying a used e55 amg

If you’re looking for a reasonably priced used sports sedan that will pin your head to the headrest then look no further than the Mercedes Benz e55 AMG. When buying any used car it’s good to know what to watch out for and this is where I come in. I’ve owned a 2006 e55 AMG since 2008. My particular car was sold in 2007 even though it’s a 2006 model. I bought it used when it was still under factory warranty and purchased an extended warranty that took my coverage to 2012 or 75k miles. Very little went wrong until after the 75k mile mark had long passed. The biggest problem with these cars are the air ride suspension. Yes it’s cool to be able to raise and lower the car but after replacing these shocks the first time at 80k miles then again at 120k miles I elected to remove the air ride and put in a coil over suspension. I haven’t regretted that choice one time. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a used e55 or you have an e55 and the air ride goes out put in a coil over suspension. The ride is the same if not better and handling on curves is highly improved with less body roll. The other thing you need to be aware of is how this car eats tires. I got less than 10k miles on my last set of rear tires. Since the wheels are staggered there’s no rotating the front with the rear. Of course I drive like a bat out of hell most of the time so that could be my fault. My car has 140k miles on it now and other than the few common things that go out like batteries, alternators, etc the air ride is the only major cost I’ve had to endure. If your thinking of going to the next generation model 2007 e63 be aware that it’s a 6.3 liter naturally aspirated and isn’t nearly as exhilarating to drive. I had a buddy with one of these naturally aspirated e63’s and anytime I dropped the hammer he was toast. More recently around 2012 I think they went to a bi turbo e63 and that’s what I’d recommend over the naturally aspirated. Hope this helps.