2014 E550 AMG SPORT CONVERTIBLE,LED,H&K,ACTIVE COLLISION,SPORT,SAT,HTDCOOLSTS

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 AMG Convert,PremTwo,e400,650i,sl550,435i,e300 Description

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$ 1,700 ADAPTIVE CURVE WITH THE ROAD AND AUTO HIGH BEAM LED LIGHTS (THIS OPTIONAL LIGHT IS THE DE FACTO LIGHT FOR ALLCURRENT 2017 AND FUTURE BENZ, STANDARD ON HIGHER END MODELS AS THE S600,S550, NEW SL, ETC. OPTIONAL ON MOST OTHERS.IN OTHER WORD, IF IT DOESN'T HAVE THESE OPTIONAL LIGHTS, THE CAR IS INSTANTLY DATED.
THIS SOUTHERN GARAGED, EVERY OPTION,E550 CABRIO, IN A $1,700 DESIGNO PEARL PAINT
HAS NEVER HAD ANY SHEET METAL WORK OR PAINT, NEVER SMOKED IN, NOT A DING SCUFF OR SCRATCH
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CAR LIKE THIS HAS HAD MULTIPLE OWNERS AS THEY UNLOAD WHEN THEY FIND EXTENSIVE HIDDEN DAMAGE
ONE OWNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SPOTLESS SERVICE HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!SPOTLESS TITLE
NO SHEET METAL PAINT WORK EVER,NO
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WHEEL CURBING

• Only the 2014 E550 Cabrio and newer, twin turbo 4.7 L V8
  
• Direct injected with Air to water dual intercoolers came
  
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HAD A FULL MB SERVICE CONTRACT AND HAS A PERFECT SERVICE HISTORY WITH A RECENT MAJOR, AND NOTHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.
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Report run date: January 29, 2016 13:35:42 EST 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class E550

Calculated Owners: 1

• Class: Upscale - Luxury
• Engine: 4.6L V8 DI
• Country of Assembly: Germany
• Vehicle Age: 2
• Calculated Owners: 1

• VIN: WDDKK7DF8EF244564
• Year : 2014
• Make : Mercedes-Benz
• Model: E Class E550
• Style/Body: Cabriolet 2D

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1 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked:

Fleet, rental and/or lease use record(s) No taxi use record No police use record No government use record No livery use record No driver education record

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No accident record reported through accident data sources No corrected title record No duplicate title record No emission/safety inspection record No loan/lien record No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record

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Calculated Owners: 1

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Report Run Date: January 29, 2016 13:35:42 EST

Vehicle: 2014Mercedes-BenzE Class E550(WDDKK7DF8EF244564)

Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail

02/07/2014	BIRMINGHAM, AL	Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
12/30/2014	BIRMINGHAM, AL	Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/07/2015	BIRMINGHAM, AL	Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
01/05/2016	SOUTHWEST REGION,	25,555	Auto Auction	REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION

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$1,600 OPTIONAL FULL LED LIGHTS WITH LANE CURVE ILLUMINATION AND ACTIVE HIGH LOW BEAMS
SPARE AND TOOLS HAVE NEVER BEEN USED, ORIGINAL MEDICAL KIT AND 2 MASTER KEYS
AUTO MOTORIZED SEAT BELT EXTENSIONS AND AUTO TENSION
KEYLESS GO, NO KEY NEEDED TO LOCK UNLOCK,START AND DRIVE
HARD DRIVE NAVIGATION WITH ZAGOT REST GUIDE AND GRACE NOTE 10 GIG MUSIC STORAGE
AIR SCARF, HOT AIR BLOWER FOR YOUR NECK AND FACE
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The Germans have always been regarded as the pioneers of automotive engine development, year after year the likes of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and the Volkswagen Group come out

with new engines that provide more power whilst using less fuel. The latest engine that showcases German brilliance is the all-new 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that puts out 320 kW

(435 hp) and 700 Nm of torque. Yes, 700 Nm.

The reason why this engine is worth its own article is its engineering brilliance. To be seen first in the CL-Class, and later in the S-Class from late 2010, the new V8 has gone down

15 percent in capacity whilst going up 12 percent in power. It wouldn’t be much of an improvement if fuel usage hadn’t come down whilst the power had gone up, but it has. In the

CL 550, it now uses 9.5-litres per 100km as oppose to 12.3-litres with the previous V8.

CO2 emissions have also come down by 22 percent, from 288 g/km to 224 g/km. Although power figures of 320 kW may not be that high for a V8 these days, the 700 Nm of torque

(an increase of 32 percent over previous generation) available from 1800rpm puts the Mercedes V8 in a new league.

Mercedes-Benz says its engineers managed to gain the considerable power and torque figures by using two turbochargers, one for each bank of cylinders.

Without the turbos, it would’ve require a naturally aspirated 7-litre engine to produce similar figures, the new V8 delivers 600 Nm of torque between 1600 and 4750 rpm.

The twin-turbo setup means there is no turbo-lag and power and torque is delivered throughout the rev range.

As with its new V6 sibling, the V8 makes use of aluminium crankcases, pistons and cylinder heads
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LANE TRACKING AND ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE CAMERA
RADAR GUIDED LANE MERGE SEMI ACTIVE SYSTEM
OPTIONAL SIRRIUS XM, ANTENNA AND OPTIONAL REAR SPOILER-----------------------------------------------Your E550 Cabriolet | $80,544
Exteriorcolor: Designo Diamond White Metallic $1,615 wheels: 18-inch AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels
softTop: Blue
$2,065 Options Interiorcolor: Deep Sea Blue/Silk Beige Brown leather
trim: Burl Walnut wood
$1,460 Options

AMG Sport Package

• Multicontour front seats
• Brushed aluminum pedals
• AMG forged alloy wheels
• Upgraded brakes
• Enhanced AMG styling package
  

$1.470

Wood/leather sport steering wheel

$590

Entertainment & Convenience $6,705 Key Standard Features

• Front sport seats with integrated head restraints
• 14-way power front seats with memory
• Heated front seats
• Dual-zone digital automatic climate control
• AIRCAP
• HD Radio receiver
• Hands-free Bluetooth interface
• Bluetooth audio streaming

Options

Premium 1 Package

• COMAND navigation
• No-charge navigation map updates for 3 years
• 10GB Music Register
• harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1
• Gracenote media database
• SiriusXM Radio with 6-month All Access trial
• SiriusXM Traffic and Weather with 5 years of service
• Voice control with learning feature
• KEYLESS-GO
• AIRSCARF neck-level heating system
• Rearview camera
• Power-folding side mirrors

$3,880

Premium 2 Package

• Blind Spot Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Full-LED headlamps
• Active Curve Illumination
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Ventilated front seats

$2,825

Performance & Safety $140 Key Standard Features

• 4.7-liter biturbo Direct Injection V-8 engine
• 7-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles
• ECO Start/Stop system
• Dynamic Handling suspension
• Adaptive braking technology
• Pop-up roll bars
• COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• PRE-SAFE
• LED Daytime Running Lamps
• Mercedes-Benz mbrace

Options

Wheel locks

$140

Service & Care+ Options

mbrace® Connect

• mbrace Mobile Application for iPhone or Android
• Remote Door Lock/Unlock
• Remote Horn and Lights
• Remote Diagnostics
• Roadside Assistance Connection
• Send2Benz™
• Valet Protect
• Vehicle Finder
• Message Center
• Dealer Information
• Curfew Minder
• Speed Alert
• Driving Journal
• Travel Zones
• Internet Browser
• Flight Information
• Gas Stations & Fuel Prices
• Local Search provided by HERE
• HRS Hotel Search
• Morningstar® Finance
• Movie Showtimes
• My MBFS
• News
• Point-of-Internet Download
• RSS Newsfeed
• Traffic Cameras
• Yelp
• Weather

$0

mbrace® Secure (billed monthly, 6-month trial available)

• Automatic Alarm Notification
• Automatic Collision Notification
• SOS/Emergency Call
• Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
• Agent-assisted Remote Lock/Unlock
• Agent-assisted Vehicle Information
• Dealer Connect
• Crisis Assist
• Safe Ride
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$199

Rear AMG Spoiler
$350
Other ChargesTransportation Charge $925
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR RORY CARROLL: Purpose-built roadsters like the Mazda Miata and TR6 are OK in my book, but I love a true 4 seater cabriolet .

But there's always been two exceptions to my rule: purpose-built convertibles and the big, cozy cabriolet. for 4.

Cars like this 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet start to make a lot of sense when you're headed out to dinner with a small group of people on a sunny summer day.

It's sharp-looking, comfortable and for a drop-top, it's rather unassuming. Buying the convertible version of a performance car can make you look like a bit of a poseur.

The E550 is still plenty fast, but instead of making you look like the kind of guy who always knows the exact location of his Bluetooth ear-piece, you look like the kind

of guy who owns a big old sailboat and lets your kids' college-age friends drink beer onboard, so long as they designate a driver.Women will love the styling and ride.

Guys will marvel at its performance, braking and handling

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet is equipped with a 4.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8.

EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The Mercedes-Benz E-class lineup is one of my auto-industry favorites. They fit me. I feel comfortable in them. I get in one and it's like I never left.

They're beautifully built, everything is where I expect it be and they look good. I like them all: sedans, coupes, wagons, yes, even the convertible. Though like Carroll I generally

don't like convertibles based on other models, I prefer purpose-built ones. This one ain't bad, though. The word I kept thinking of while driving this car was “momentum.”

As in, this thing has plenty of it. As in, I'm really impressed with this powertrain. Short of an AMG rocket, the 550's engine is a gem. There's more than enough power here

for 99 percent of the situations you'll find yourself in. Stomp the gas and holy mackerel off you go! The speed just builds and builds, evenly and smoothly. Love it -- especially in

sport mode. Cool hot rod sounds, too. The trans is smooth and feels well matched to the engine.

I'm sure it's been reinforced a bunch. The ride is nice, though; it's as happy cruising around town as it is being a hooligan on the freeway; and more structure means more weight,

but it doesn't drive heavy.

The car has the other new styling cues the rest of the E-class lineup got, such as the new snout that's smoother and looks more unified with the rest of the car. The new Es look

proportionally right to my eye. This is a much more comfortable daily driver than it's competition like the BMW 650i. Also similar acceleratio, and to our eye a much better looking car.

The interior is very nice as I expected, handsome, well built and comfortable. With the top up, it's quiet in there. One could drive this all year if needed -- I would.

While $81K isn't cheap, it's hard to find this kind of power in a topless car for less than a hundred grand, though digital editor Andy Stoy reminds me to not forget the Ford

Mustang and Chevy Camaro. Yeah Right....

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet comes in at a base price of $68,225 with our tester topping off at $81,615.

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: Remember the Mercedes-Benz Ocean Drive concept, a big old four-door drop-top boat in Silver Arrow silver? Its styling was subtle,

but its proportions were not: had it been built, it would have been the spiritual successor to the Lincoln Continental, or maybe the Eldorado Biarritz if that battleship of a Caddy

had an extra set of doors. I think it debuted in 2007, and it's just as fresh and beautiful to my eyes today.

Seven years later, we still don't have an S-class sedan cabriolet (for better of for worse), but many of the Ocean Drive concept's styling cues have made it onto real-life Benzes.

And this two-door E-class Cabriolet is probably the closest you can get to the concept's presence, for the time being at least.

That's a good thing if you want a Teutonic brick you can mess your hair up in. The E550 Cabriolet is a very German take on old-school American ragtop cruisers,

only without the flex. Or lazy cushiness -- whether you switch the suspension to “sport” mode or keep it in “comfort,” you're not bouncing and rolling over the road.

The E550 Cabriolet is not SL-convertible fast, but there's still more torque than the rear wheels can handle if you stand on the accelerator. I couldn't find the traction control switch, b

ut if you could somehow defeat the nannies, this car would have no trouble laying down rubber.

Possibly the best lookin, best engineered of the German Roadsters!

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet receives an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined fuel economy.

2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: This 2014 Mercedes E550 Cabriolet is sharp. Literally. The front lip is chrome and pointy and looks like a bent scimitar.

Hitting a human at speed would be bad -- real bad.

Besides the convertible top, I like the look of the new E-class. The new headlights look good with the LEDs, as do the big intake vents right below. In back,

a new taillight setup is evident, with two big exhaust pipes and a bit of chrome trim.

Unlike most soft-top convertibles, this 4 seater cabriolet is drop dead gorgeous And that's definitely just the soft top. I truly like the look of the new E-class sedan.

This twin-turbo V8 has some thrust, man. I couldn't decide if it had more horsepower than my Ford Mustang GT. I guessed yes, as it was MUCH stronger.

I was wrong. It was more likely because of the 443 lb-ft of torque. Smashing a foot into the gas brings on a grunt and a downshift before shoving you back into your seat,

and keeping you there until you let off. I didn't find any lag from the turbo, but it was probably Merc's seven-speed transmission that kept it firmly in the powerband.

I played with the paddle shifters a little bit, but this car is just as much fun in fully automatic mode. I did drive it in “sport” most of the time, which kept the throttle sensitivity high.

Steering was relatively heavy, buthas greatfeel. Over the bumps that's good, most of the time, but when setting up for a gentle bend in the expressway,

Ihad to use the excellent seat bolsters to handle the lateral G's.

Ingress was easy with the long doors, though getting out required a firm hand on the door sill. The seats were very good, especially with the AMG Sport option.,

but Mercedes does offer a ton of adjustments. I didn't put the top down, but I enjoyed both the heated seats and Airscarf on a cool morning.

I guess the BMW 6-series would be this car's main competitor. It starts at $74,000 and brings 445 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, so it'll feel a little faster. However has

very limited wheel travel and rides very hard.As for curb appeal, that's for you to decide. M, I like the Merc

Base Price: $68,225

As-Tested Price: $81,615

Drivetrain: 4.6-liter twin-turbocharged, intercooled V8; RWD, seven-speed automatic

Output: 402 hp @ 5,000-5,750 rpm, 443 lb-ft @ 1,600-4,750 rpm

Curb Weight: 4,048 lb

Fuel Economy (EPA City/Highway/Combined): 17/28/21 mpg

AW Observed Fuel Economy: 18.0 mpg

Options: P01 premium package including COMMAND system with navigation, voice control, Harman/Kardon surround sound system, SiriusXM radio, traffic, weather,

AIRSCARF ventilated headrests, rearview camera ($3,270); P02 package which includes ; 391 lighting package including adaptive highbeam assist,

full-LED headlamps w/ active curve & corner illuminatio, Auto High Beam, Ventilated Cooled seats($2,875); ; 321 sport package including sport steering wheel and pedals

, multicontour front seats ($870); keyless go ($650); wood/leather steering wheel ($590); heated and active ventilated front seats ; rear deck spoiler ($350);

special order ($250), 6 Disk DVD/CCD/MP3 changer $595,AMG Sport Styling, Active Dynamic suspension $81,025

- Rory Carroll is a graduate of Michigan State University, and a past winner of the Index of Effluency Trophy at the 24 Hours of LeMons.

TRUE 4 SEATER CONVERTIBLE
OPTIONAL BURL WALNUT AND LEATHER SPORT STEERING WHEEL $890

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Question & Answer Q: Does this have back up sensors, lane change warning and brake assist? A: Yes, has MB presafe accident mitigation systems, radar assisted lane merge warning, optical lane trackin, and ultrasonic back up sensors as well as color rear view camera, Also has the $1,650 LED headlights, Car is NEW. Period, No flaws. Rob 504.220.0422 Q: I've got a black on black 2014 C-63 with 17,000 mile on it. Want to trade? A: Thanks, Nice car. If a Southern coupe with the 507 package Full AMG performance,Full lthr,Basically fully loaded. I would pay wholesale only as I have no room to play trade games. Please call if you have any questions as texting is tedious. Thanks for looking, Rob Q: Last V8 Twin Turbo Cabrio in the new body style. 4 cyl only starting in a few months. And MB does not make a very good 4 cyl. Very rough when I drove one. Have a trad, but if not can just pay for her. Will call tonight TF A: Not interested a trade, sorry. Yeah the realities of new MPG standards, relegate a once fine car to a Kia driving experience with the crummy 4cyl only current model. I get a real 29MPG 430HP on the road too. Look forward to talking to you. Q: Willing to trade a 2013 e550 convt black/ ta, no led., or amg sport plus $15,000? Ken A: Thanks,---- Tempting. But the 2014 E5550 is essentially a totally different model . Far beyond the massive cosmetic changes. Totally updated electronics, wiring, suspension,brakes,and all engine and tranny computers were improved. The 2013 is really just too old in terms of styling and mechanical, electronic sophistication.So, Thanks but no. Rob Q: Great deal!!..Send me a phone number so we can go over wire info and the like Craig Dast A: Please call me @ 504.866.2777 and lets put this together. Thanks, Rob

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Q:	hi will you accept a cash offer between 40 and 45k ?!
A:	It's a very nice down payment. But I'm sorry, I don't finance . The 2013 old body style with less options will probably fit your budget. Thanks for looking, Rob 504.866.2777
Q:	Hello, In some of the pics the AMG symbol is on the car and others its off, was the trunk replaced or car in an accident?
A:	No, I added the AMG logo after taking most pics. As the cars performance is so high with the ultra light short wheel base E used for the cab. No AMG was made in this model as it seemed redundant. Only model MB without a separate AMG rebuild. Deserved the tag. Rob 504.220.0422
Q:	I love it. VERY interested!! Where was it service, and is the history perfect? Thanks, jack
A:	All service work was done here at Mercedes of New Orleans. Impeccable service history and was under a service contract. Car was from the North Shore. Garaged, no stories car...Very Rare to fins a Twin Turbo V8 E550 new body style like this that is not only rare but in new condition with a heavy option load. Rob 504.220.0422
Q:	When was this car placed in service? I ask because I want to know how much factory warranty is left. The warranty is 4 years or 50,000 miles from when it was placed in service, right?
A:	According to the Autocheck the car was registered on Feb. 7 2014.(give or take a few days, that is in the start of in in service date) 2015's came out in May. and the 14 came out in May of of 2013. So this is a late production car with just shy of TWO full years of factory bumper to bumper original warranty left(Good till Feb 2018). This was also the 1st year for the new body styl, so the majority were sold in 2013. Please feel free to call with any questions, Rob 504.220.0422