Did you know that the Mercedes E55 Kompressor was counted as the four fastest production cars in 2003? For Patrick Norde, however, this was not of decisive significance to go for the fast E AMG. Well that it was also available as a combi.
At the start of this millennium, the E55 AMG was in good company of the Ferrari Enzo, the Saleen S7 and the Dodge Viper. A sedan between three supercars. The combi was slightly less fast due to its slightly less favorable aerodynamics. With only 12,000 sedans and less than 1,500 combis, the high AMG will grow into a guaranteed classic.
This E55 AMG is only his second self -purchased car, says Patrick Norde living in Joure. “Before this I drove a BMW 525i from the E39 series. A real Budget-BMW because I wanted to start for myself and didn’t want to spend a lot of money on it. Of course a touring, because my wife likes a practical car in front of the door. And because I like station wagons more beautiful than sedans lies with a normal cylinder in the year. Astra, a Ford Escort, about five VW Golfs and a Passat.
Switch from BMW to Mercedes
The question is more interesting: how did the switch from BMW to Mercedes go? We know the saying: once a BMW always a BMW and the same applies to a Mercedes-Benz. But Patrick has no strong brand preference, as long as it is German. He would not buy a VW or Audi quickly, so two brands will remain. “When the BMW was at the end of his Latin, a V8 was at the top of my wish list. I had been playing with the thought of buying an E500 for some time. Until friends me being on the E55 AMG. silver -gray combi. ”
This 55 AMG is from Japan
Everything knocked on the car, Patrick noted. The color, the version, the mileage of 75,000 and the motorization. Not the maintenance history, little was known about that. However, the condition of the car spoke for itself, after which Patrick bought it. “The prices in Japan are a lot lower than elsewhere on the planet, because the Japanese quickly write off this type of car. They quickly find cars old, too old. They get rid of it in an easy way via internet auctions.”
For candidates outside of Japan it is always careful; Often high costs are added to a new owner. The climate in Japan is not exactly mild for cars. “But with my upcoming E55 AMG it was a must. Yet I had to broaden my budget including auction costs, shipping costs, shipping costs and imports. Moreover, it turned out that it was mounted on an aftermarket front bumper, and so he became € 3,000 more expensive, because I wanted it completely original. I also had the E53, but it felt, but it felt, but it felt, but that felt, but that felt, but it felt, but that fell more strongly, but that felt it is more strong, but that felt it, but that felt more strongly, but that fells, but that fells. I like the first model the most beautiful and with 1,444 it is almost ten times as exclusive as a sedan. ” The BMW traded Patrick against a set of AMG wheels with winter tires.
Patrick is addicted to speed
Patrick loves everything that flows petrol through, even with a lawn mower he still enjoys. “I just come from a nest where combustion engines are central. In addition to passion for motorcycles, my dad also had a nose for nice cars: Alfa’s SUD and GTV, a Citroën XM, a Renault 25 and even an Audi S8 was reviewed. My father ignited me with the love for cars and motorcycles.” At the age of 19 he obtained his motorcycle license, on which his father immediately purchased a Ducati 900 Super Light. “For myself, but I was allowed to drive on regularly. That Ducati brought me the love of speed, I was addicted to it. Only five years later did I get the paper.”
Patrick drives quite a lot, often business because he protects large companies as an independent IT person. There is a lot of work in that industry and that brings him throughout the Netherlands. The AMG Mercedes now has 175,000 kilometers behind the wheels. “The E55 offers the best of two worlds. On the one hand it has the space and comfort of a large station wagon, on the other hand it delivers on demand that you say to. Within 5 seconds from zero to a hundred and against the 300 km/h top speed. And with the typical, dark AMG sound.” He enthusiastically tells about YouTube, where you can find many AMGs who leave with smoking tires and are hunted ‘with wagging tail’ over the circuit. “The compressor may cost some engine power, you always have to wait for a turbo before it makes its contribution.”
100,000 kilometers driven without any problems
The 100,000 kilometers spent in his E55 AMG have largely run smoothly, says Patrick. The E55 is a complicated car and there are high maintenance costs. Moreover, he drives 1 in 8, and then only if you drive ‘with a velvet foot’. The weight of almost two tons also has its effects, such as a faster wear of the suspension and brakes. And of course the airmatic air suspension is due for replacement. And the pump. Patrick: “But further? It has turned out to be a reliable car. I am also doing everything I can to keep it in top condition and for that I have a freelancer. That is a pietje performs! Thanks to him I have experienced few crazy things with the E55 AMG.”
Spent night in the combination
Before he knew this mechanic, he did the maintenance himself together with one of the friends who had recommended him the car. At that time it went wrong once. For example, on the way back from Germany, the red battery shelter light came on, on a Saturday evening – everything was closed. “Then such a combi appears to have an unexpected big advantage: we have spent the four and 9 daughters of then 7 and 9, the night in the car. Friends with an ordinary E-class and my exchanged 525i touring drove to us, so that they could safely return to the Netherlands with our old 525i.”
Everything has to be on his car, says Patrick. Every list, every detail must be perfect. He cannot have it if, for example, there is a color difference between the ‘Vogelugenhorn’ wood parts of the panels in the interior. Or if there is no longer a list of the body. The parts of the parts also put the necessary: ”The times of” ordering for half past three, delivered the next day “are over,” said Patrick. “Fortunately, the eBays of this world often offer a solution. But sometimes we are forced to make a compromise, as long as the mechanic considers it right and performs. I don’t like MacGyver-like repairs.”
And after the E55 AMG?
A successor who can match the E55 AMG does not see Patrick yet. A farewell is therefore not yet an issue. But if it still happens, he thinks of a Mercedes E400 (S213) or again a BMW 540i (G31), both from the 10th 10 and suitable for daily use. “Unfortunately, both have supported a V6 with a double turbo. Maybe I would rather go for a SL of the pre-vorious series, the R230 that was built between 2001 and 2013. But it should be in a garage.”
In fact, he would also prefer his current Blitish property, but that possibility is not yet there. Fortunately, this Model E-Class is aging slowly, he notes. “I do see from the interior that he has been overtaken through time. Like the instruments, while I enjoy the classic meters the most pleasure. The current trend to touchscreens is disappointing me. Too much funfair, too much technique, less safety. And that from my mouth as an IT’er, he grins. “The modest form only attracts the attention of lovers, of connoisseurs. They light a thumb when we pass each other.”
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Kompressor Combi
Fast combination with a V8, that tiny niche left Mercedes-Benz to BMW with the M5 Touring and Audi with the S6 Avant until the mid-90s. Volvo also made a contribution in the bag with the 850 T5, although it remained modest with a turbo five -cylinder. Thanks to the participation in AMG, Daimler-Benz was finally able to announce the ‘übercombi’. First with the atmospherically breathable E50, and then with the E55 in the ‘210’ series. AMG adjusts the M113 V8 with a larger stroke and faster camshafts. With the E55 AMG Kompressor W211, Daimler-Chrysler brings the fastest Sedan in series in 2002 to finally deal with the PK dominance of its German competitions. The Combi presented at the same time is a bit behind due to his unfavorable aerodynamics. In order to arrive at the monstrous capacity of 476 hp and 700 Nm, the 5.4 V8 between its cylinder banks will be built into an IHI compressor of the Lysholm type. The M113K wins the prestigious International Performance Engine of the Year 2003 election.
The E55 AMG Kompressor initiates an unprecedented race: Audi reacts with the 450 hp RS6 and BMW with the M5 Touring, with a V10 that brings 507 hp. Connoisseurs praise the M113 K V8 engine as the best Daimler ever produced in compressor engines. Traditionally, AMG and Mercedes only combine their V8 with an automatic transmission. However, the new 7G-Tronic is unable to cope with all that couple to the rear wheels, so that the E55 AMG Kompressor gets the older 5G tronic. If his predecessor still had to do with a relatively normal chassis, the fastest sedan immediately gets airmatic, tuned by AMG and equipped with three driving modes. Of course there are large 360-millimeters of brake discs and brakes on the front axle with no fewer than eight pistons. Behind it is 330 millimeters of discs. The E55 shares this facility with the SL55.
In appearance, the spotter recognizes the bumper spoiler combination with F1 traits such as the A-shaped air inlets. Naturally, the flanks have special skirts and the rear bumper has a diffuser and four chromed oval exhausts. Last but not least, there are mandatory five-spoke AMG wheels in the size 18 inch with 245/40 and 265/35 tires. In the interior we find special leather, Vogelugenhorn wood and aluminum accents all around. Driver and co-driver are on electrically adjustable AMG sports seats. Between 2004 and 2006, Daimler-Chrysler and AMG only built 1,444 E 55 AMG Kompressor Combi’s against more than 12,000 sedans.
Did you know that in 2003, The Mercedes E55 Kompressor was Considered One of the Four Fastest Production Cars? However, for Patrick Norde, this was not a decisive factor in going for the fast e amg. It was that it was also available as a combi.
At the Beginning of this Millennium, The E55 AMG was in Good Company With The Ferrari Enzo, The Saleen S7, and the Dodge Viper. A Sedan Among Three Supercars. The Combi was Slightly Less Fast Due to its somewhat Less Favorable Aerodynamics. With Only 12,000 sedans and ferwer than 1,500 Combis, The Lightning-Fast AMG Will Become a Guaranteed Classic.
This E55 AMG is only his Second Self-Bought Car, Says Patrick Norde, Who Lives in Joure. “Before this, I drove a bmw 525i from the e39 series. A real budget bmw Because to start for myelf and didn’t because to spend a lot of money on it. Of course, a touring, because my wife likes to have a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a thave a dove a thave a thave. More Beautiful Than Sedans, Especiate A Six-Cylinder in IT. To be a large car, which was also comfortable and economical.
Switch from BMW to Mercedes
More Interesting is The Question: How Did The Switch from BMW to Mercedes Go? We know the saying: Once a BMW, Always a BMW, and the same for a Mercedes-Benz. But Patrick Doesn’t Have a Strong Brand Preference, As long as it’s German. He would buy a vw or audi quickly, so there are only two brands left. “When the bmw was at the end of its rope, a v8 was at the top of my wish list. I had leg playing with the idea of buying an e500 for a while. Until friends pointed me to the e55 amg. From Japan and know what they’re talking about the cream of the crop, and this silver-gray combi also Fell Into that category. “
This 55 AMG Comes from Japan
Everything was Right About the Car, Patrick Concluded. The Color, The Version, The Mileage of 75,000, and the Engine. Not the maintenance history, there was Little Known About that. However, the Condition of the Car Spoke for Itself, So Patrick Bought It Anyway. “Prices are a lot lower in Japan than Elsewhere on the planet, because Japanese people quickly write off thesis childs of cars. They quickly find cars old, too old. Get Rid of Them Easily via internet auctions.”
For interested parties outside Japan, it is always important to be careful; or there are high costs for a new owner. The Climate in Japan is not Exactly Mild for Cars. “But with my upcoming e55 amg, everything was fine. Yet, including auction costs, shipping, customs, and import, I had to expand my budget. Moreover, it turned out that an aftermarket front bumper had ex -it ite another Completely original. Patrick traded in the BMW for a set of AMG Wheels with Winter Tires.
Patrick is addicted to speed
Patrick Loves Everything That Gasoline Flows Through, Hey Even Enjoys A Lawnmower. “I just come from a nest Where Combustion Engines are central. In addition to a passion for motorcycles, my father also had a Nose for nice cars: alfa’s Sud and gtv, a Citroën XM, a Renault 25, and equally an audi s8 passed in review. My Fathercycycled.” At the age of 19, he got his motorcycle license, whereupon His father immediately buyhaced a ducati 900 super light. “For himself, but I was allowed to ride it regularly. That ducati taught me the love of speed, I’ve Become addicted to it. I Didn’t Get My Be Certificate Until Five Years later.”
Patrick Drives QUITE A LOT, Mostly for Business There is a lot of work to be done in that industry and that takes him through the Netherlands. The AMG Mercedes Now has 175,000 kilometers behind the Wheels. “The E55 sacrifices the best of both worlds. On the one hand, it has the space and comfort of a large station wagon, on the other hand, it delivers on-demand performance that you can’t refuse. Within 5 seconds from zero to one hundred and a type of around 300 KM Sound. ” He’s endusiastically talks about YouTube, where you can find many amgs leaving with smoking tires and being chased around the circuit ‘with wagging tails’. “The compressor may cost some engine power, but you always have to wait for a turbo before it makes its contribution.”
100,000 kilometers of driven without problems
The 100,000 kilometers spent in HIS E55 AMG have largely leg Problem-Free, Says Patrick. The E55 is a complicated car and there are high maintenance costs associated with it. Moreover, it drives 1 in 8, and only if you drive ‘with a velvet foot’. The Weight of Almost Two Tons also has its effects, such as faster wear of the suspension and brakes. And of course, the airmatic air suspension needs to be replaced once. And the pump. Patrick: “But Further? It has Proven to Be a Reliable Car. I also do everything I can to keep it in top condition and for that I have a self-employed mechanic. That is a perfectionist! Thanks to him, I have experienced Few Crazy Things With.”
Spent the Night in the Combi
Before he knew this mechanic, hey the maintenance himself together with one of the friends who had recruited the car to him. In Those Days It Went Wrong Once. For example, on the way back from germany, The Red Battery Warning Light Came On, On a Saturday Evening – Everything was closed. “Then it turns out that such a combi has an unexpectedly great advantage: the four of us, including daughters of 7 and 9 at the time, spent the night in the car. Friends with an Ordinary e-Class and my traded tea-in-nights touring turning Turning Turning touring touring turning touring touring touring touring touring touring touring turning touring touring touring touring touring touring touring touring touring touringing Netherlands with two battery swaps between them, and we with old 525i was a smart move. “
Everything must be right about his car, Patrick Thinks. Every list, every detail must be perfect. He can’t stand it if there is, for example, a color difference between the ‘bird’s eye maple’ wood parts of the panels in the interior. Or if a strip on the body is no longer tight. There is also Something Wrong with the Parts Supply: “The Times of ‘Order Before Half Past Three, Delivered the Next Day’ Are Over,” Says Patrick. “Fortunately, the ebays of this world of sacrifice a solution. But Sometimes we are forced to compromise, as long as the mechanic deems it good and carries it out. I down macgy-like repairs.”
And after the E55 AMG?
Patrick Doesn’t See a Successor That Can Match the E55 AMG Yet. So A Farewell is not Yet on the Agenda. But if it does come to that, he is thinking of a mercedes e400 (s213) or a bmw 540i (G31) again, Both from the 2010s and Suitable for Daily Use. “Unfortunately, Both Have A V6 Supported by a Double Turbo. Maybe I’d Rather Go For An SL From the Pre-Pre-Previous Series, The R230 That was Build Between 2001 and 2013. But that would have to be in a garage.”
Actually, he would prefer to have his current flashy Possession inside, but that is not Possible for the time being. Fortunately, This Model E-Class is Aging Slowly, He notes. “I do see that the interior has bone overtaken by time. Such as the instrumentation, While I Enjoy the classic meters The Most. I am Against the current trend Towards Touch Screens. Too much funfair, Too Much Technology, Less Safety. “The understated shape only attracts the Attention of Enthusiasts, or connoisseurs. They give a thumbs up when we pass each other.”
Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG Kompressor Combi
Fast station wagons with a v8, that tiny niche was left to bmw with the m5 touring and audi with the s6 avant until the mid-1990s by Mercedes-Benz. Volvo also contributed with the 850 T5, Although It Remained Modest with a Turbo Five-Cylinder. Thanks to the participation in AMG, Daimler-Benz was finally Able to Announce the ‘übercombi’. First with the naturally aspirated E50, and then with the e55 in the ‘210’ series. AMG Adapts the M113 V8 With a larger stroke and faster camshafts. With the E55 AMG Kompressor W211, Daimler-Chrysler Launches The Fastest Mass-Produced Sedan in 2002 to Finally Settle the Power Dominance of Its German Competitors. The Combi Presented at the Same Time Lags Somewhat Beind Due to its Less Favorable Aerodynamics. In order to achieve the monstrous power of 476 HP and 700 Nm, the 5.4 V8 is fitted with an ihi compressor of the lysholm type between its cylinder banks. The M113K Wins The Prestigious International Performance Engine of the Year 2003 Election.
The E55 AMG Kompressor Sets Off An Unprecedented Race: Audi Responds with the 450 HP RS6 and BMW with the M5 Touring, With A V10 That Produces 507 HP. Connoisseurs praise the m113 K v8 Engine as the best that daimler has ever produced in Terms of Compressor Engines. Traditionally, AMG and Mercedes Combine Their V8 Exclusively With An Automatic Transmission. However, the new 7G-Tronic is not up to all that torque to the reel wheels, so the E55 AMG Kompressor Gets The Older 5G-Tronic. If its predecessor Still had to make do with a relatively ordinary chassis, the fastest sedan immediately gets airmatic, tuned by amg and equipped with three driving modes. Of course, there are Large 360-Millimeter Brake Discs on the Front Axle and Brake Calipers with No Fewer than Eight Pistons. At the Rear Are 330 Millimeter Discs. The E55 Shares This Facility with the SL55.
Externally, The Spotter Recognizes The Bumper Spoiler Combination with F1 Features Such as the A-Shaped Air Input. Of course, The Flanks Have Special Skirts and the Rear Bumper Has A Diffuser and Four Chrome-Plated Oval Exhaust Ends. Last but not least, there are Mandatory Five-Spoke AMG Wheels in The Size 18 inches with 245/40 and 265/35 Tires. In The Interior We Find Special Leather, Bird’s Eye Maple Wood and Aluminum Accents All Around. Driver and Co-Driver sit on Electrically Adjustable AMG Sports Seats. Between 2004 and 2006, Daimler-Chrysler and AMG Built Only 1,444 E 55 AMG Kompressor Combis versus More than 12,000 sedans.