A British content creator purchased a Mercedes C55 AMG for less than €6,000 but discovered problems.
A car enthusiast did not miss the opportunity to treat himself to a Mercedes C55 AMG of 2005 less than 6,000 euros. However, this “good deal” turned out to be even more surprising than expected.
An attractive deal for a Mercedes C55 AMG
Edwin Klinkenberg Evans is the host of the channel YouTube Two Dead Center. Recently he bought this Mercedes C55 AMG as a vehicle to pass winter. Priced at £5,000 in the UK, Edwin managed to bring the price down to £4,500. This represents approximately 5 400 euros. All in all, this car is one of the cheapest V8-powered AMGs on the UK market. This Mercedes C55 AMG has a 5.4 liter naturally aspirated engine developing 360 horsepower.
The car offers impressive performance for a compact sedan from the early 2000s. According to Will, the co-host of the YouTube channel, it’s a real ‘sleeper‘. This means that she sports a look about with a power totally unexpected. However, with such a low price, this Mercedes already had some obvious flawsincluding rust on the bodywork, peeling paint and the bumper taped following an accident.
These imperfections are typical of a used vehicle, but they did not deter Edwin. As soon as he took charge of the vehicle, he discovered problems that could not be seen from the outside. There is a serious problem with the gearbox which has high latency and poor manual mode. Additionally, oil consumption is excessive. Engine oil should be changed every 400 kilometers. That’s an abnormal pace, even for a Mercedes of this age.
Serious mechanical challenges
Despite its 20 ans of existence, the Mercedes C55 AMG still offers modern features like voice command. Edwin also points out the pleasure of driving that it provides, despite its faults. Instead of abandoning this project, the YouTuber plans to transform this C55 AMG into an even more unique car. He wants to convert it to a manual transmission and add a supercharged engine if the current V8 fails.
Either way, there are some good lessons to be learned from this low-cost purchase. When purchasing a used vehicle, it is always important to inspect it thoroughly. Therefore, it is necessary to anticipate possible repairs and accept the risks inherent in older models.
Despite its various problems, this Mercedes C55 AMG remains a exciting project for Edwin. His purchase still reminds us that good deals often hide unexpected surprises in the automotive world.
Source: www.autoplus.fr
