Greetings - New (somewhat) E55 owner
#16
07-06-2008, 07:55 PM
I noticed you spotted my car in the Reston Plaza America parking garage. 
When you saw it, was the S55 parked next to me? That was pretty cool to park right next to another similar gen 55K car. I was only there to do some consulting work with my previous company in that building.
When you saw it, was the S55 parked next to me? That was pretty cool to park right next to another similar gen 55K car. I was only there to do some consulting work with my previous company in that building.it was indeed sick. e55 ftw.
theres the occasional reston lunch meets. check AD for dates.
#17
07-06-2008, 09:03 PM
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No, I don't work there. Just stopping by my previous company to do some work. Platinum Solutions on the 8th floor.
#19
07-06-2008, 10:46 PM
Very cool, I've seen that e55 on mbworld before. Never thought I'd see it around here. I made a post a while ago about purchasing an e55 or 996TT. Congrats, how was the delivery experience?
Differences courtesy of mbworld:
2003 and 2004 E55 Models:
Differences courtesy of mbworld:
2003 and 2004 E55 Models:
- All 2003 models have NO NAVIGATION except for Presidential Series.
- All 2003 models have NO Spare Tire.
- The AC "Rest" feature left after the 2004 - 2005 transition.
- 2004+ E55s equipped with 'always ready' transmission buttons at the steering wheel. On the 03s, you have to press the transmission M/S/C button before the steering wheel buttons work ????
- 2004+ had the "smart" lighting system (head lights turn as the car turns).
- TPMS was an orderable option.
- If equipped with pano roof option, 2005 and 2006 have no solar panel.
- 200 mph speed gauge as opposed to 160 mph.
- Better suspension parts, mostly from CLS.
- Better steering rack, also from CLS.
- Slightly different supercharger clutch for smoother engagement.
- Slightly different IC pump.
- Aluminum Paddles.
- Sliding Center Console.
- TPMS cannot be ordered as an option anymore.
- Mercedes started using nano-ceramic paint technology.
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07-06-2008, 10:56 PM
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07-09-2008, 06:40 PM
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08-01-2008, 11:11 PM
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Those pics are from the previous owner's friend, and he photoshopped them out. Notice the pic in my previous post.