This 2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over two-tone Black and Grey leather upholstery, and power is provided by a 5.4-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes xenon headlights, a glass sunroof, heated and multi-contour front seats, memory settings, cruise control, automatic climate control, a rear sunshade, and a Bose cassette stereo. The car was first registered in Roanoke, Virginia by the original owner who immediately relocated to California in April 2000 where it remained with them until 2020. The car spent a brief time in Illinois with a dealer/collector before being purchased by the current owner on The MB Market in August 2022 who has added nearly 1k miles since. The car now totals just under 29,600 miles, and recent service in preparation for the sale includes an oil & filter change along with an A/C service. The car is being stored indoors at an auto storage facility in Virginia and is now offered with manufacturer's literature, original tool roll, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Connecticut registration. Connecticut does not issue titles for vehicles over 20 years old and the registration serves as proof of ownership which can be executed for the buyer.
The exterior is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744U) and comes fitted with an AMG body kit including sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts, factory rolled fenders, and twin chrome exhaust outlets. Additional features include xenon headlights, headlight washers, power-adjustable mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a glass sunroof. All rubber seals are in excellent condition and there is no sign of rust or corrosion anywhere on the body. Detailed photos are provided in the gallery.
Factory 18″ AMG Monoblock wheels are wrapped in 245/40 front and 275/35 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires which were mounted in November 2020 and show 2020 date codes. The wheels have been previously refinished prior to the owners acquisition. The rear brake pads were replaced in November 2020.
The cabin features seats upholstered in two-tone Black and Grey AMG Exclusive leather (528) along with matching door panels and head rests. Birdseye maple trim accents the dashboard, center console, and door panels. Additional amenities include heated and multi-contour front seats, memory settings, cruise control, automatic climate control, a power rear-window sunshade, and a Bose cassette stereo with a trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer. The headliner is fully intact and original E55 AMG floor mats are included.
The multifunction steering wheel is covered in two-tone leather and frames an AMG-branded 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer, along with gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates just under 29,600 miles and shows all functioning pixels in the digital ambient temperature gauge and clock.
The naturally aspirated 5.4-liter M113 V8 produced 349 horsepower and 391 lb-ft. of torque when new. The mass air-flow sensor and fuel filter were replaced in 2020. Regular dealer services are seen on the Carfax until 2012. The most recent service in preparation for the sale includes an oil & filter change, and an A/C service which consisted of a new pressure switch and full evacuate and recharge of the system. A receipt is provided in the gallery showing the work completed at the end of August totalling $930. All electronics are reported to be fully functional.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Additional underbody photos are viewable in the gallery below.
Decoding the data plate yields the following information:
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage, and lists linear mileage updates since new. The car is being stored indoors at an auto storage facility in Virginia and is now offered with manufacturer's literature, original tool roll, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Connecticut registration. Connecticut does not issue titles for vehicles over 20 years old and the registration serves as proof of ownership which can be executed for the buyer. The previous California title is also included.
A walk around and driving video of the car has been provided below.
With limited production numbers, the W210 E55 AMG has become a rare commodity. Enthusiasts today are searching for the perfect car that still maintains a more connected, analog feel while providing speed, style, reliability, and modern day creature comforts. If that isn’t the W210 AMG then we don’t know what is. Many of the surviving examples on the market are well beyond 200k miles and, in some cases, are burdened with corrosion issues. This particular E55 has managed to accrue less than 30k miles, mostly all in California, since rolling off the showroom floor and has been cared for as a proper enthusiast example should. The naturally aspirated M113 will forever be hailed as one of AMG's most robust and reliable engines. Back in its day, the E55 was able to compete from a performance standpoint with the likes of the Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette. The only difference was seating for 5 and a comfy, luxurious cabin fit for long trips or the daily commute. The W210 AMG is no longer a secret; it’s officially a sought after collectible and a must have for any Mercedes enthusiast.
We've been fortunate enough to spend some up close and personal quality time with this E55. The condition both inside and out is highly impressive. And this is coming from guys who've owned nearly 20 of these cars over the years. Behind the wheel, it's like traveling back in time and experiencing the greatness of these cars when new. There's no rattles or creaks, the suspension is firm and quite, the steering is responsive and tight, the transmission shifts are siiky smooth, and the M113 is undeniably strong and healthy. When compared to the later generations of E-class, even of the most recent years, we would choose this E55 each and every day. From a reliability and cost-to-own standpoint, there's nothing better. No air suspension to quarrel with, brake jobs don't cost thousands, no interior screens to fail, no supercharger or turbo to worry about...just raw, unapologetic analog wizardry from the powerhouse of AMG.
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