Few comments from fellow c55 owner: 1) it is possible to install 6 pot front and 4 pot rear callipers. The same as used on early slk 55 and then c63 that followed. It was also an amg perf. package option from factory but expensive 2) Gearbox is slow but robust and reliable. It is also really understressed in the c55 and hence you can abuse it with no issues. 3. Rattle in dash is likely to be air vent stepper motor. There are no less than a dozen and it is a common issue. I have it rattle occasionally at low fan speeds. 4. Agreed on trim rattle from bass it is annoying. 5. It is possible to replace cd changer in glove compartment with a dab radio and Bluetooth module that fully integrates with comad including steering wheel functions. You also then get more storage space. I plan to do this upgrade :) 6. Get an lsd. Again it was a amg performance package option that like the brakes I luckily have but there are plenty of aftermarket options
Thanks for the input! I addressed the car in it’s stock form, as most C55’s are and what future buyers can expect. I watched dozens of videos before buying it and none mentioned these slight flaws. I’m disassembling the button soon, seeing if I cannot find an elegant way to make it stop rattling. Should I make a video about it?
Hi, If you want your gearbox to be faster they sell solenoids costing around 400 dollars that increases gearshift speed in addition to overlap control valve to avoid harsh, bumpy, or flare shifts that costs 68 dollars.
I agree with all of the problems you brought-up, however, except for the under performing brakes on your C55, W203 chassis cars have parts that break that have never broken on any other car, like jacked up switches, vents, grab handles that pull out of their anchors….all before 100000 miles! FYI…the front rotors of a C36 are massive, yours look like they’re from a C230! All in all, amg aside, a W202 car has none of those types of problems even at 200000 miles…
Spot on with the the flaws. I had 2005 and it had same issues with gear trim broken and steering control not working but still one of the best rides I had
Great video!!! Very nice ride and it sounds killer!!! 👍🏻👍🏻 I have a Silver one myself. “Peasants” would be number 6. I’d have to have the pedals and steering wheel on the left side where it belongs. :p
I bought a used 2007 C230 Sport (not an AMG C55 of course), but all the same issues. If you buy a W203 be prepared to invest a good sum of money to fix and upgrade this vehicle. All the issues you had, I had as well. I replaced everything from wood trim to switches, and tons more and got rid of the audio system completely for an upgraded CarPlay tablet and the car is now absolutely amazing. And yes, I don't allow passengers either as they are truly peasants in cars like this....lol!
Sit in a new Mercedes and listen to the creaks and rattles. This was one of the best built C Classes ever. Way ahead of its time. We have a 2004 C220 cdi and it has no rattles. 320,000kms. It doesn't have flaws like the new ones do.
Mine is a last year production so 2008 albeit a c280. Suffice to say it has non of the issues you mention, perhaps it’s because it’s the facelift model. I keep looking for 2007/8 model car but sadly production for the c55 was finished in 2006 phase 1 model.
The secondary air injection pump keeps blowing the fuse, and since I’m either way going to be tuning it, they can just deactivate it and EGR. Amazing car, I just bought mine sight unseen from Japan, and sadly got a basketcase
Biggest issue is the rpm like you said but it is a sports car my bmw would rev just as high going 100 mph and the fuel economy driving at highway speeds is poor but overall very nice car
Also I have one in silver sitting in my driveway and I just cleaned it today and it looks awesome 👌 I bought it cheaper because it had a check engine light on and by replacing the mass airflow sensor and vacuum pipes it solved the problem and also I replaced the discs and pads and its my first mercedes and by far my most favourite car
Nice car, almost impossible to find one in such good condition here in germany. most are very rusty and neglected. problem with the issues, even it was a very expensive car, it is a mercedes from the era with the lowest quality because of cost cutting everywhere. and after all, it's just a c-class. i own a W220 S500 of this era and even the s-class is a disappointment in resepct of material quality. but the M113 is rock solid. btw. i have to do the same paper thing because of rattling and droning.
Going to be buying one in California on Tuesday for 18k @82k miles. So hyped, the downsides mainly included all electronics which is expected and I daily a 94 integra so lack thereof electronics if they were to go out in the c55 would not be detrimental to my standards
Yeah I just bought me a 2004 mercedes clk 320c it has 128.338 miles on it car drivers really nice. I paid $5000 for it cash. I posted on my youtube channel check it out
Brother you need to learn voice techniques and get your voice fixed because you have some real problems with your voice box. Unless you were in a fire, your voice should not be sounding the way it does. What gives? Can you please let me know if you have had a problem in the past? I am not making any accusations toward you. I just am a pro vocalist and extremely disturbed by what I’m hearing in your voice.
Hi, thanks for reaching out. I have never had any trauma happen, it’s just always been that way. I visited a vocalist and I was quoted a number larger than my car cost, also not covered by the medical aid. (In Namibia the state doesn’t offer any specialist medical assistance) So I learned to live with it. Could I possibly get in touch with you somehow?🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@allmygeld4861 Just got back from a long trip. Sorry for the delay getting back, but I don't do social media so let me get with you soon again when I get a bit of free time. God bless you and thank you for the great video. Hit you back soon
I love the idea of Mickey Mouse himself introducing us to this magnificent car. Great video!
"passengers are peasants" best shit ever lol
Few comments from fellow c55 owner:
1) it is possible to install 6 pot front and 4 pot rear callipers. The same as used on early slk 55 and then c63 that followed. It was also an amg perf. package option from factory but expensive
2) Gearbox is slow but robust and reliable. It is also really understressed in the c55 and hence you can abuse it with no issues.
3. Rattle in dash is likely to be air vent stepper motor. There are no less than a dozen and it is a common issue. I have it rattle occasionally at low fan speeds.
4. Agreed on trim rattle from bass it is annoying.
5. It is possible to replace cd changer in glove compartment with a dab radio and Bluetooth module that fully integrates with comad including steering wheel functions. You also then get more storage space. I plan to do this upgrade :)
6. Get an lsd. Again it was a amg performance package option that like the brakes I luckily have but there are plenty of aftermarket options
Thanks for the input!
I addressed the car in it’s stock form, as most C55’s are and what future buyers can expect. I watched dozens of videos before buying it and none mentioned these slight flaws.
I’m disassembling the button soon, seeing if I cannot find an elegant way to make it stop rattling. Should I make a video about it?
I know this comment is already one year old, but what lsd differential do you recommend for this car?
Hi,
If you want your gearbox to be faster they sell solenoids costing around 400 dollars that increases gearshift speed in addition to overlap control valve to avoid harsh, bumpy, or flare shifts that costs 68 dollars.
I agree with all of the problems you brought-up, however, except for the under performing brakes on your C55, W203 chassis cars have parts that break that have never broken on any other car, like jacked up switches, vents, grab handles that pull out of their anchors….all before 100000 miles! FYI…the front rotors of a C36 are massive, yours look like they’re from a C230! All in all, amg aside, a W202 car has none of those types of problems even at 200000 miles…
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌👌
Spot on with the the flaws. I had 2005 and it had same issues with gear trim broken and steering control not working but still one of the best rides I had
You love it for the right reasons and hate it for the wrong reasons
This is a rare C55, white ones are hard to come across. Very nice.
Thanks! Thats why I bought her
Great video!!! Very nice ride and it sounds killer!!! 👍🏻👍🏻 I have a Silver one myself.
“Peasants” would be number 6.
I’d have to have the pedals and steering wheel on the left side where it belongs. :p
I bought a used 2007 C230 Sport (not an AMG C55 of course), but all the same issues. If you buy a W203 be prepared to invest a good sum of money to fix and upgrade this vehicle. All the issues you had, I had as well. I replaced everything from wood trim to switches, and tons more and got rid of the audio system completely for an upgraded CarPlay tablet and the car is now absolutely amazing. And yes, I don't allow passengers either as they are truly peasants in cars like this....lol!
Sit in a new Mercedes and listen to the creaks and rattles. This was one of the best built C Classes ever.
Way ahead of its time. We have a 2004 C220 cdi and it has no rattles. 320,000kms. It doesn't have flaws like the new ones do.
Mine is a last year production so 2008 albeit a c280. Suffice to say it has non of the issues you mention, perhaps it’s because it’s the facelift model. I keep looking for 2007/8 model car but sadly production for the c55 was finished in 2006 phase 1 model.
Is the exhaust on this stock? Sounds really nice👌👌
No, the secondary cats are removed as well as the center resonator
why was the check engine light on? Still great cars/quality for the money. Cheers
The secondary air injection pump keeps blowing the fuse, and since I’m either way going to be tuning it, they can just deactivate it and EGR. Amazing car, I just bought mine sight unseen from Japan, and sadly got a basketcase
Awesome Machine Bro...
I Love your car and in all due respect your amazing car has minor faults
Cool video and car... looking to get one too, Enjoy
Awesome for Namibia RUclipsr! !
Biggest issue is the rpm like you said but it is a sports car my bmw would rev just as high going 100 mph and the fuel economy driving at highway speeds is poor but overall very nice car
Thing is, if it had another gear it has more than enough power to cruise comfortably
Hey man. Great feedback. I love it before I even own 1.
What's the engine light for dude?
Also I have one in silver sitting in my driveway and I just cleaned it today and it looks awesome 👌
I bought it cheaper because it had a check engine light on and by replacing the mass airflow sensor and vacuum pipes it solved the problem and also I replaced the discs and pads and its my first mercedes and by far my most favourite car
Beautifull car man, i noticed the wheels are not C55 wheels but rather E55 wheels
Hi where about are you, I have a Japanese C55 in the UK and I too love the car and I agree with you about the gearbox
I’m in Namibia, Africa
I would like to point out how clean and good condition that car is in
Thanks! She is even better now!
Everything you hate is just a cosmetics issue, not a big of a deal, you can fix with mods and tune.
Nice car, almost impossible to find one in such good condition here in germany. most are very rusty and neglected.
problem with the issues, even it was a very expensive car, it is a mercedes from the era with the lowest quality because of cost cutting everywhere. and after all, it's just a c-class. i own a W220 S500 of this era and even the s-class is a disappointment in resepct of material quality. but the M113 is rock solid. btw. i have to do the same paper thing because of rattling and droning.
C is for Catastrophy class.
Going to be buying one in California on Tuesday for 18k @82k miles. So hyped, the downsides mainly included all electronics which is expected and I daily a 94 integra so lack thereof electronics if they were to go out in the c55 would not be detrimental to my standards
You won’t regret the 203 chassis!
@@allmygeld4861 yeah there's no way. Gonna love this AMG
Hi. Color code?
960u
Passengers are peasants 🤣🤣🤣
What a snob 😆
Yeah I just bought me a 2004 mercedes clk 320c it has 128.338 miles on it car drivers really nice. I paid $5000 for it cash. I posted on my youtube channel check it out
Brother you need to learn voice techniques and get your voice fixed because you have some real problems with your voice box.
Unless you were in a fire, your voice should not be sounding the way it does. What gives? Can you please let me know if you have had a problem in the past? I am not making any accusations toward you. I just am a pro vocalist and extremely disturbed by what I’m hearing in your voice.
Hi, thanks for reaching out. I have never had any trauma happen, it’s just always been that way. I visited a vocalist and I was quoted a number larger than my car cost, also not covered by the medical aid. (In Namibia the state doesn’t offer any specialist medical assistance)
So I learned to live with it. Could I possibly get in touch with you somehow?🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@allmygeld4861 Just got back from a long trip.
Sorry for the delay getting back, but I don't do social media so let me get with you soon again when I get a bit of free time.
God bless you and thank you for the great video.
Hit you back soon