4300 lbs of Speed: 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG W220
There are a few things wrong with this next car. Maybe that isn’t a nice thing to say, because there is almost always something wrong with a cheap late model used sport-lux sedan…but this next car has peeling paint and disabled air ride suspension…which you might not care about after you mash the loud pedal and hear the scream of a 5.4 liter supercharged all-alloy DOHC V8 that pushes out 493 horsepower and 516 ft-lbs of torques. It is not a ride for the weak of spirit or cash for repairs. Find this 2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG W220 offered for $8,600 in Stillwater, MN via facemelting bugsmashplace. Tip from Michael.
From the seller:
2003 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 55 AMG Sedan 4D
$8,600
Listed 2 weeks ago in Stillwater, MN
About This Vehicle
Driven 100,000 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Blue
Fuel type: Gasoline
This vehicle is paid off
Seller’s Description
Rebuilt engine from a different s55Southern car 0 rust
Cleat coat starting to peel on trunk and roof
Suspension has been rigged to not use abc system the car can manually be lowered and raised with air
Mechanically solid
Fast
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My son tells me a slightly different turbski setup would get this car to 600 horsepower. If there’s a cheaper way to drive a 500-600hp car someone please tell me where (EXACTLY) to find such a thing. 500hp has been a bucket list item for me for many years, and given how close this car is to me I am finding it hard not to make a poor financial (but brilliant automotive) decision on this one.
My bad — the son recommends a “smaller supercharger pulley” for increased power.
I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but there is no such thing as a cheap 500hp German car. This is a ticking time bomb and is the reason it’s listed for less than 1/10th of what it cost new, and even with that, the asking price is double what it is worth. The only way to get really affordable high-HP these days is with an American pony car like a Mustang GT, Camaro SS, or Scatpack Charger (if you want 4 doors) and “cheap” is relative as even 7-year-old ones are bringing good money now due to the pLandemic.
It takes a lot of tools and training to keep one of these things on the road.