2003 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG

[HillBilly]

thinking about picking up an S55 this spring. Any comments??? Good/bad things to look for.

later

[Hakkola]

I believe 2003 is the first year with the blower, STUPID fast, looks great, I wouldn't mind one.

I tried finding faults with it using an online search, found some bad things about the pre2003 years, but nothing 2003 specific. Electronics and suspension I've read are problems on earlier models, but again nothing I've seen badmouthing the 2003.

Being a Benz, maintenance isn't cheap if there are problems, but I'm sure you know that owning a Bimmer.

Good luck with the purchase. :thumbsup:

[HillBilly]

Originally posted by Hakkola
first year with the blower, STUPID fast,

469 hp
516lb ft TQ

Thats why I want the 03.

heated and chilled seats front and back. Looking forward to that.

If all goes well, I plan to do the stage 2 RENNtech to it as well. (ECU and camshaft upgrade)

[HillBilly]

http://www.dragtimes.com/images/8245-2003-Mercedes-Benz-S55%20AMG.jpg

[Tuner1]

Originally posted by HillBilly


469 hp
516lb ft TQ

Thats why I want the 03.

heated and chilled seats front and back. Looking forward to that.

If all goes well, I plan to do the stage 2 RENNtech to it as well. (ECU and camshaft upgrade)

Get the S55, they are fun sedans! We just did an '05 with RENNtech Stage 5 :burnout:

FYI, the RENNtech Stage 2 doesn't touch the camshafts.

Rob

[2EFNFAST]

Buy a Z06 instead

-cheaper to insure
-cheaper to repair

throw on a few mods and smoke the Benz :D

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
Buy a Z06 instead

-cheaper to insure
-cheaper to repair

throw on a few mods and smoke the Benz :D

...yeah I bet he'll have those heated/chilled seats front and back too. Maybe he wants a little luxury to go with the speed..:rolleyes:

[ex1z7]

Mmm, that car has shiny tires. Buy it !

[Mitsu3000gt]

If the S55 has similar performance to the E55 I drove, it is a fast SOB. You will love it. Torque absolutely everywhere and tons of it.

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
Buy a Z06 instead

-cheaper to insure
-cheaper to repair

throw on a few mods and smoke the Benz :D

Maybe he should just get a bike instead of a luxury sedan. :rofl:

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by Hakkola


Maybe he should just get a bike instead of a luxury sedan. :rofl:

or a 88 5.0L mustang with a blower...haha:rofl:

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by E46..sTyLez


...yeah I bet he'll have those heated/chilled seats front and back too. Maybe he wants a little luxury to go with the speed..:rolleyes:

Back seats are over-rated ;)

[gp36912]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
If the S55 has similar performance to the E55 I drove, it is a fast SOB. You will love it. Torque absolutely everywhere and tons of it.


^^^ what year e55 did you drive?


the s55 is a hell of a car :drool: i want one so badly but cant afford it, i'll stick with my m5 for the moment :P

[wardpr68]

my buddys dad has one and i have been for a ride in it. Absolutely unreal power and the luxury ammenities are AWESOME. GREAT CAR! do it!

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by gp36912


i'll stick with my m5 for the moment :P

Life sucks eh:rofl:

[HillBilly]

Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
Buy a Z06 instead

-cheaper to insure
-cheaper to repair

throw on a few mods and smoke the Benz :D

I will never own an american made piece of shit again.

plus I have a wife and son that need to go places too... hence the four door.

[HiSpec]

Originally posted by HillBilly


I will never own an american made piece of shit again.

plus I have a wife and son that need to go places too... hence the four door.

and perhaps get there? :nut:

[gp36912]

Originally posted by E46..sTyLez


Life sucks eh:rofl:

ya sure does lol, now if only someone would find me a rs4 lol then id be in heaven

[7thgenvic]

whats the price range for a 2003?

[ZorroAMG]

As I am sure you know, the '03s are the first year with the supercharged V8. They have (in the E55's FOR SURE) been prone to heat soak issues and blower issues. Check that all maintenance and repairs/recalls have been done in those areas.

Otherwise, enjoy the car...we have a W220 in our family and it is a great 'ole sedan!

[YoungFledge]

i know there was a recall on the ecu or something... my friends dad got a letter about it.

[HillBilly]

Originally posted by Tuner1

FYI, the RENNtech Stage 2 doesn't touch the camshafts.

Rob

right.... its not the camshaft. Its a crankshaft pulley.

stage 2 power goes to 538hp and 566 TQ
:burnout: :D
:burnout: :D

can't wait till spring.

as far as price..... $65K should be enough

[aklalani]

how much would the stage 2 go for? cuz i know an 03 would be hella cheap if ur bringing it in from the us

[HillBilly]

Originally posted by aklalani
how much would the stage 2 go for? cuz i know an 03 would be hella cheap if ur bringing it in from the us

I plan on just buying a stocker and adding stage 2 later

[benyl]

Originally posted by aklalani
how much would the stage 2 go for? cuz i know an 03 would be hella cheap if ur bringing it in from the us

You've obviously never imported a Benz.

[2EFNFAST]

Originally posted by aklalani
cuz i know an 03 would be hella cheap if ur bringing it in from the us

:rofl:

[HillBilly]

I just checked on insurance.

$170/month for $1,000,000 liability and $50 deductable

Gotta love SGI Insurance:bigpimp:

[Intent_Fire]

I have heated leather seats and i guess its okay in the winter.... but WOW do i ever wish i had chilled seats.. that would be awesome.. nothing is worse then a sweaty back... not at all a good feeling.
Go with it, its a damn nice car and i haven't ever heard anything bad with it.

[infected]

Beautiful vehicle!! We have a W220 in the family too and it's an awesome car. Minor problems here and there but nothing outrageous... yet.

[HillBilly]

Originally posted by benyl


You've obviously never imported a Benz.

Never thought of importing.....
what kind of duty would you pay?

[nismodrifter]

Originally posted by HillBilly


Never thought of importing.....
what kind of duty would you pay?

Importing MBZ = Impossible (ie: not worth it) because of the amount of shit you have to change/modify to get it to pass the inspections up here.

[Impreza]

^I heard they just make it such a BIG hassle that nobody really deems it worthwhile.

[gp36912]

mercedes in the us have pure mph gauges, need to install drls thats all i know for now. (gauges are 7gs if installed by stealership)