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Looking at a E55 this weekend

Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Looking at a E55 this weekend

Have a couple of questions on a 03 E55 with 60k im going to look at this weekend. Car is a one owner and dealer serviced its whole life. They already did the front suspension, replaced one airmatic strut, and suspension bushings. However I don't see anything in the history regarding the supercharger clutch or IC pump. Are these hit and miss for these cars or I'm I due for these pretty soon..? Is there anyway to tell when the airmatic suspension is failing other than seeing the car on the wheels?

Also is there a dip stick on this car to check the oil? How often should the transmission fluid be changed? I know a lot of these german car companies say lifetime fluid but we all know thats a crock.
 

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below is the service history.

Thursday, December 2, 2010109937


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5825 (MALKOWSKI,KATE)58305CLOSED3.500.001035.040.000.00


ServicesParts


1 R35 CM REPL LEFT FRONT SEAT CONTROL MODULE (Tech 5833, 985.53) 1211-870-46-26CONTROL UNIT500.00
2 CFL CM CHECK FLUID LEVEL AND FILL AS NEEDED (Tech 5833, 0) Total:500.0
3 MULTI-A CM CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO HAVE MULTI POINT INSPECTION PERFORMED THIS VISIT (Tech 5833, 0)
4 GBK CM WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR BRAKES - NO REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME. (Tech 5833, 0)
5 GTIRE CM WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR TIRES AND FIND THEY MEASURE GREATER THAN 7/32ND'S TREAD DEPTH - NO REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME (Tech 5833, 0)
6 GBATT CM VEHICLE BATTERY GOOD-NO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME (Tech 5833, 0)


Friday, June 11, 201099114


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5942 (RAZIK,ROB)52964CLOSED4.500.001827.950.000.00


ServicesParts


1 R20 CMB REPL UPPER BALL JOINTS (Tech 5550, 508.46) 1000-330-10-07RS TRANSVERS221.00
2 TIRE4 CTIRE STATE TIRE USER FEE (Tech 5550, 10) 2TIRE245/40/18468.00
3 4T CMB REPLACE 4 TIRES&BALANCE(INCLUDE 4TDC) (Tech 14111, 1056) 3000-401-00-00WHL/WTS28.00
4 4WA CMB FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Tech 5778, 159.95) 4TIRE265/35/18490.00
5 MULTI-A CMB CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO HAVE MULTI POINT INSPECTION PERFORMED THIS VISIT (Tech 5550, 0) Total:1207.0
6 YBK CMB WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR BRAKES - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT SOON (Tech 5550, 0)
7 GTIRE CMB WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR TIRES AND FIND THEY MEASURE GREATER THAN 7/32ND'S TREAD DEPTH - NO REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME (Tech 5550, 0)
8 GBATT CMB VEHICLE BATTERY GOOD-NO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME (Tech 5550, 0)
9 CC CMB CUSTOMERS BEST CONTACT INFORMATION (Tech 5550, 0)


Thursday, April 15, 201095601


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5942 (RAZIK,ROB)51383CLOSED2.000.00819.730.000.00


ServicesParts


1 R20 CMB REPL BODY&AUX BATTERIES (Tech 5627, 751.46) 1005-541-09-01BATTERY284.00
2 MULTI-A CMB CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO HAVE MULTI POINT INSPECTION PERFORMED THIS VISIT (Tech 5627, 0) 2211-541-00-01BATTERY180.00
3 GBK CMB WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR BRAKES - NO REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME. (Tech 5627, 0) Total:464.0
4 GTIRE CMB WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR TIRES AND FIND THEY MEASURE GREATER THAN 7/32ND'S TREAD DEPTH - NO REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME (Tech 5627, 0)
5 RENT CMB ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION (Tech 5627, 0)
6 IO CMB INFORMATION ONLY (Tech 5627, 0)


Saturday, April 10, 201095152


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5942 (RAZIK,ROB)51337CLOSED11.300.002576.940.000.00


ServicesParts


1 FLEXB CMB PERFORM FLEXIBLE SERVICE"B"MAINTENANCE $554.95 (Tech 5627, 482) 1000-180-26-09TS FILTER IN15.00
2 4WA CMB FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Tech 5778, 159.95) 2SOLVENTSOLVENT2.95
3 MULTI-A CMB CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO HAVE MULTI POINT INSPECTION PERFORMED THIS VISIT (Tech 5627, 0) 35W40MOBIL15.75
4 R30 CMB REPL THRUST ARM&BUSHINGS (Tech 5627, 435) 4211-830-00-18COMBINATION41.00
5 R40 CMB REPL LOWER CONTROL ARM SWAY BAR (Tech 5627, 1394.36) 5211-330-43-11STRUT270.60
6 GBK CMB WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR BRAKES - NO REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME. (Tech 5627, 0) 6211-330-44-11STRUT270.60
7 RTIRE CMB WE HAVE INSPECTED YOUR TIRES AND FIND THEY MEASURE LESS THAN 3/32ND'S TREAD DEPTH -REPLACEMENT IS RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY (Tech 5627, 0) 7211-333-29-14HYDRO MOUNT86.13
8 GBATT CMB VEHICLE BATTERY GOOD-NO REPLACEMENT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME (Tech 5627, 0) 8211-323-00-68-05JOINT60.95
9 DST CMB DECLINED SERVICE TIRE REPLACMENT (Tech 5627, 0) Total:946.06
10 CC CMB CUSTOMERS BEST CONTACT INFORMATION (Tech 5627, 0)
11 L89 CMB ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION-RENTAL CAR #89 (Tech 5627, 0)


Wednesday, October 28, 200985955


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5923 (PUCCI,MICHAEL)46913CLOSED0.300.0067.360.000.00


ServicesParts


1 R03 CMB REPL LEFT LOW BEAM BULB (Tech 6061, 59.4) 1400809-000007BULB19.50
2 A CMB PERFORM FREE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION, CONDUCT VEHICLE WALK AROUND INSPECTION, PRESENT MAINTENANCE MENU AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS (Tech 6061, 0) Total:19.5
3 D CMB L/F RIM BENT (Tech 6061, 0)
4 TS CMB RECOMMENDED SERVICE - TIRES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON (Tech 6061, 0)


Thursday, March 5, 200971297


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5893 (NOUN,DEAN)40527CLOSED13.5054.763343.050.000.00


ServicesParts


1 FLEXB CMB PERFORM FLEXIBLE SERVICE PART B (Tech 6023, 554.14) 1211-830-00-18COMBINATION31.00
2000-180-31-09FILTER ELEME20.50
3SOLVENTSOLVENT3.29
45W40MOBIL18.25
5230-421-07-12BRAKE DISC129.20
6003-420-71-20BRAKE SHOE274.00
7211-423-10-12BRAKE DISC110.50
2 FPR CMB REPLACE FRONT PADS&ROTORS (Tech 6023, 819.86) 88600BRAKE QUIET16.00
3 R15 CMB PERFORM SBC BRAKE FLUSH (Tech 6023, 200.93) 9211-540-17-17BRAKE WEAR S16.20
4 RPR CMB REPLACE REAR BRAKS PADS AND ROTORS. (Tech 6023, 680.86) 10003-420-62-20BRAKE SHOE92.00
5 R50 CMB REPL FRONT BALL JOINTS (Tech 6023, 903.4) 118600BRAKE QUIET16.00
6 R CMBE REPLACED WIPER BLADES (Tech 6023, 50) 12211-330-04-35SUPPORTING J102.70
7 025859 WMB FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CHECK (Tech 6023, 38.55) 13211-820-14-45WIPER BLADE25.00
8 025860 WMB SLEEVE AT FUEL LEVEL SENSOR RETROFIT (AFTER CHECK) (Tech 6023, 16.21) 14211-470-00-61-05GUIDE SLEEVE1.96
9 NPF CMB NO PROBLEM FOUND AT THIS TIME (Tech 6023, 0) 15006-997-18-90LOOM TIE1.40
10 A CMB PERFORM FREE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION, CONDUCT VEHICLE WALK AROUND INSPECTION, PRESENT MAINTENANCE MENU AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS (Tech 6023, 0) Total:1313.6


Friday, December 26, 200867118


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5953 (REED,BRIAN)38751CLOSED2.000.00347.190.000.00


ServicesParts


1 R20 CMB REPLACE 13 PIN LOCL ON TRANS (Tech 5958, 321.31) 1203-540-02-53SPACER15.05
2 A CMB PERFORM FREE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION, CONDUCT VEHICLE WALK AROUND INSPECTION, PRESENT MAINTENANCE MENU AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS (Tech 5958, 0) 2140-991-00-55LOCK PIN1.80
3 BS CMB RECOMMENDED SERVICE - BRAKES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON (Tech 5958, 0) 3001-989-68-03-10TRANSMISSION17.00
4 D CMB WILL NEED FLEX B (Tech 5958, 0) Total:33.85
5 OP CMB PART(S) ON ORDERCARD WILL BE SENT TO ADDRESS SHOWN ON INVOICE (Tech 5958, 0)


Tuesday, February 19, 200847186


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
6039 (THURM,KATHY)29682CLOSED0.000.000.000.000.00


ServicesParts


1 GOODWILL WMBG GOODWILL-CUSTOMER APPRECIATION GESTURE-NO CHARGE (Tech 6622, 0)


Wednesday, December 5, 200742326


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5825 (MALKOWSKI,KATE)29681CLOSED3.000.00691.350.000.00


ServicesParts


1 CND CMB COULD NOT DUPLICATE DESCRIBED CONDITION AT THIS TIME - NO RELATED CODES PRESENT, SOFTWARE UPDATES OR EXTERNAL LEAKS DETETCED (Tech 5797, 0) Total:254.17
2 FLEXA CMB FLEXIBLE SERVICE"A" (Tech 5797, 323.14)
3 R05 CMB REPL AIR FILTER (Tech 5797, 151.1)
4 MULTI CMB PERFORM FREE MULTI-POINT COURTESY INSPECTION (Tech 5797, 0)
5 R10 CMBE TEST AND REPL L/F HEADREST MOTOR (Tech 5797, 199.95)


Thursday, June 7, 200729517


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5825 (MALKOWSKI,KATE)26538CLOSED4.001769.10100.00


ServicesParts


1 R40 CMB REPLACED R/F AIRMATIC STRUT (Tech 5743, 1669.1) Total:1111.25
2 9999 CMB (Tech , 100)
3 INC CMB INCLUDED IN OTHER SERVICE(S) (Tech 5743, 0)
4 NC CMB RESYCNHRONIZED SUNROOF (Tech 5743, 0)
5 MULTI CMB PERFORM FREE MULTI-POINT COURTESY INSPECTION (Tech 5743, 0)


Tuesday, October 17, 200614106


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5953 (REED,BRIAN)22561CLOSED4.10621.860.00


ServicesParts


1 001166 WMBF FLEX SERVICE PLUS-DUST FILTER REPLACE (Tech 5544, 32.45) Total:131.91
2 001164 WMBF FLEX SERVICE PLUS-BRAKE FLUID, REPLACE (Tech 5544, 131.45)
3 001206 WMBF FLEX SERVICE PLUS- TILT/SLIDING ROOF CLEAN RAILS,PERFORM (Tech 5544, 11.95)
4 001212 WMBF FLEX.SERV.PLUS-OIL/FILTER CHANGE, PERF. (Tech 5544, 130.81)
5 001162 WMBF FLEXIBLE SERVICE PLUS-MAJOR MAINTENANCE (Tech 5544, 131.45)
6 025109 WMB RELAY OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP REPLACE (Tech 5544, 68.75)
7 024762 WMB STAR DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (SDS), CONNECT&DISCONNECT (Tech 5544, 23.9)
8 025146 WMB ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE INSTALL (WITH DAS CONNECTED) (Tech 5544, 23.9)
9 025382 WMB CONTROL UNIT (WITH SDS CONNECTED), CODE (Tech 5544, 11.95)
10 025017 WMB BATTERY CHARGER, CONNECT / DISCONNECT (Tech 5544, 11.95)
11 025059 WMB FAULT MEMORY (WITH SDS CONNECTED), READ OUT / ERASE (Tech 5544, 11.95)
12 025015 WMB SLEEVES AT FRONT AXLE CARRIER, CLEAN (Tech 5544, 31.35)
13 A CMB PPERFORM FREE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION,CONDUCT VEHICLE WALK AROUND INSPECTION,PRESENT MAINTENANCE MENU AND REVIEW REQUIREMENTS. (Tech 5544, 0)
14 L75 CMB ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION-RENTAL CAR #75 (Tech 5544, 0)


Tuesday, April 4, 20061179


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
1011 (STANLEY,TOM)18209CLOSED1.40169.96


ServicesParts


1 728471 WMB DOOR SEAL - FOR R/REAR DOOR, R&R / REPL. IF REQ. (Tech 6061, 56.56) Total:11.2
2 024405 WMB HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND COOLANT LINE, CHECK (Tech 6061, 34.02)
3 024406 WMB HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND BRACKET ALIGN (Tech 6061, 79.38)


Saturday, March 18, 2006101449


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
1011 (STANLEY,TOM)18031CLOSED2.40318.222.85


ServicesParts


1 831534 WMB A/C COOLING CAPACITY TEST, PERFORM (Tech 6061, 113.12) Total:48.91
2 831762 WMB A/C REFRIGERANT SYST., EVACUATE / CHARGE (83-1780 HAS BEEN COMBINED W/THIS OP CODE) (Tech 6061, 90.72)
3 836523 WMB A/C RECEIVER-DRIER, R&R / REPL. IF REQ. (A/C SYSTEM DISCHARGED) (Tech 6061, 34.02)
4 821203 WMB LIGHT BULB(S) - ONE REAR EXT. LAMP UNIT(TAIL LAMP), REPL. (Tech 6061, 80.36)
5 RENT CMB ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION (Tech 6061, 0)
6 INC CMB REPLACE CAPS (Tech 6061, 2.85)
7 OP CMB PART(S) ON ORDERCARD WILL BE SENT TO ADDRESS SHOWN ON INVOICE (Tech 6061, 0)


Friday, February 24, 200699981


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
5942 (RAZIK,ROB)17658CLOSED2.60742.000.00


ServicesParts


1 915852 WMB SEAT BACKREST REAR COVERING - FRONT PASS. SEAT, R&R/ REPL. (Tech 5627, 253.68) Total:447.16
2 541011 WMB SHORT TEST, PERFORM (Tech 5627, 238.42)
3 825590 WMB OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL - REAR, R&R/ REPL. IF NEC. (Tech 5627, 22.68)
4 772510 WMB SLIDING ROOF MOTOR/DRIVE - ROOF MOUNTED, R&R / REPL. (Tech 5627, 68.04)
5 MULTI CMB PERFORM FREE MULTI-POINT COURTESY INSPECTION (Tech 5627, 0)
6 024762 WMB DIAGNOSIS ASSISTANCE SYS. CONNECT AND DISCONNECT (Tech 5627, 22.68)
7 024763 WMB BATTERY CONTROL UNIT, PROGRAM (Tech 5627, 11.34)
8 024827 WMB VOLTAGE REGULATOR-ALTERNATOR M112,CHECK (Tech 5627, 11.34)
9 024844 WMB BRACKET-SBC WIRING HARNESS, CHECK (Tech 5627, 23.1)
10 024846 WMB GROUND WIRE&BRACKET-SBC WIRING HARNESS,INSTALL (Tech 5627, 45.36)
11 024886 WMB SOFTWARE-(DAS CONNECTED),INSTALL (Tech 5627, 45.36)
12 RENT CMB ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION (Tech 5627, 0)


Thursday, December 9, 200473061


AdvisorMileageRO StatusTotal Tech HoursWarranty TotalCust TotalInt TotalMisc Total
1016 (LACOUR,RON)11383CLOSED4.80603.9875.0075.00


ServicesParts


1 001120 WMBF FLEXIBLE SERVICE PLUS - SERVICE 12 SEE ALSO 00-1150/1152/1153/1430/1435/1500/1605/9160/ (Tech 6023, 145.76) Total:99.98
 
Old Apr 19, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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That cars got quite a rap sheet
 
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Originally Posted by dan87951
Have a couple of questions on a 03 E55 with 60k im going to look at this weekend. Car is a one owner and dealer serviced its whole life. They already did the front suspension, replaced one airmatic strut, and suspension bushings. However I don't see anything in the history regarding the supercharger clutch or IC pump. Are these hit and miss for these cars or I'm I due for these pretty soon..? Is there anyway to tell when the airmatic suspension is failing other than seeing the car on the wheels?

Also is there a dip stick on this car to check the oil? How often should the transmission fluid be changed? I know a lot of these german car companies say lifetime fluid but we all know thats a crock.
No matter what the factory says, I alway do more frequent fuild changes. Oil Porsche Turbo 3k or every year whatever is sooner
Oil C63 5k or every year whatever is sooner
Brake fluid every other year
Tranny/grearbox every 50K or ten years whatever is sooner
Porsche Coolant every 50K or ten years whatever is sooner
C63 Coolant every 50K or five years whatever is sooner
 
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