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A Great Car
Mr. Marques, 08/18/2008
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is my first ever own Benz the 2004 Black on Black AMG. It is my retirement gift and it is everything that I could ever ask for in a sedan. The only bad thing I can say is the gas mileage but hey when you can go that fast what the heck. It's a beast and when I'm in heavy traffic on the Interstate I can hit the pedal and go yeah. So if you dare get one you won't be dissapointed. It's true to its form.
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pat g, 12/23/2006
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
The S55 AMG has a perfect blend of comfort, styling and performance. I look forward to road trips in this car. It is incredible. It has tons of room, especially in the back. When I start the car with the keyless go, a cool option, the engine sound is incredible. The exhaust and supercharger emit a sound that lets the occupants know that there is plenty of power available when needed. The supercharger has a subtle and very cool whining sound that is downright stimulating. The active body control suspension is amazing and definitely adds a very connected and sporty but smooth feel to the ride. This is the ultimate sedan. Period.
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2005 Mercedes S55
woodybyrd, 12/14/2004
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Mercedes S55 is very sporty and fun to drive. I just came out of an S600. In summary, the S600 is like riding in a Maybach, the S55 is like driving the Maybach.
Mercedes- nothing but the worst.
Philip, 08/23/2017
updated 12/21/2020
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
24 of 34 people found this review helpful
You better do your long, hard, and unbiased research on this vehicle because if you do not, you will be presented with a host of surprises that can and will financially bury and emotionally burden you. This vehicle is not worth owning outside of bumper-to-bumper warranty, and if you are thinking about buying one for a few thousand dollars because it is cheap, you better know how to work on it or have a mechanic who has no bills to pay. Be honest with yourself. Regardless, you will pay...a lot. This vehicle is an absolute money pit. It is extremely unreliable. The abc pump, accumulators, struts, body control system are flawed and can and will drain your savings account. The transmission is one of the worst Mercedes has ever put out. It is extremely unreliable. It will either need to be replaced or overhauled. The conductor plate goes bad. The speed sensor goes bad. The crankshaft position sensor goes bad which will cause the car to not start or stall while driving. The ac blower motor and resistor go bad which results in no ac. The rain sensor goes bad. The interior temperature sensor goes bad which is located near the rear view mirror and will cause the climate control system to not work. The radio controls may exhibit delayed input. The transmission and motor mounts go bad very quickly even with moderate driving. Radiator longevity is low. Passenger sensors in seats fail and cause the srs light to come in which causes the 'pre safe unavailable' message to appear in the dash. Gear shifter selector bushings go bad. Soft-close doors fail. This car is just an absolute disaster.
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Horrible Mercedes
irving mangel, 12/12/2004
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
19 of 30 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is in the shop more than I drive it. Mercedes has been horrible at taking care of the problem. My next car will never be a Mercedes-Benz and I have owned a number of Mercedes. This will be my last one. Next time I will hire a lawyer to use the lemon law.
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Ron Kidd, 10/07/2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A world class automobile. A thrill to drive. It handles on par with most high performance sports cars but with the legendary S class comfort. Truely a shame that there is no place I can really open her up! I do wish that the final drive was a little taller for enhanced fuel economy!
Serious Speed in a Sedan
D Coz, 06/12/2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a first class car. It is quick off the line and even quicker when you accelerate from 70 up. The transition of power is real smooth and with the sport package wheels it's flashy with a minimum of chrome. I love the car and all my friends envy me now. Best car I've ever had. Buy one if you can afford it. It's slick!
Don’t hesitate
Devin G. , 07/13/2021
2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I did plenty of do diligence before making my decision. I knew going into it that this was not going to be an inexpensive car to own. However that being said I have never owned such a wonderful piece of machinery in my entire life. Every day I am excited to start the engine and drive. Nothing has ever compared to this car. The acceleration is perfect and he handling superb and the ride is perfection. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone that wants the perfect machine. Be prepared to take care of some pricey issues if the any maintenance has been deferred. I spent about $8000 upon purchasing it to bring it back to factory specs. But it was well worth it. One thing to be sure of is to make sure you change the ABC fluid every 30k miles. As soon as it begins to change color it needs to be changed. I wish all the very best with their purchases and many happy miles driven.
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