My next MB...

[Hatterasguy]

I know EXACTLY what I'm going to get next when I do get back into the Mercedes game. I have looked a bunch of newer ones, and I keep coming back to the same car:

It has to be an S class, because once you go S you can never go back!

Its going to be a:
2010 or newer S600. I want blue with a black interior, no other color.

I'm going to add a Renntech:
R1 upgrade to bring power up to 635HP/780TQ.
Renntech V3 lowering module, cause I want Justin low.
Brabus wheels, 20's all around.
Dark tints or course.
Complete de badge.
Rader/laser detector/jammer and full countermeasures.




Now do I want the carbon fiber Renntech engine cover?

Oh and the limiter, that's got to go of course...not that I would ever drive that fast...

[Jorn]

Why not a S65 for that extra umpff?

[Hatterasguy]

To much money, late model S65's do have a bit of resale.

[engatwork]

That car fits you to a tee Hatti. I have a couple people with them that I help out on occasion and I think they are (2007+) probably the best car out there. With that said parts for them are expensive.

They are very impressive when you nail it at 80 mpg.

[Fulcrum525]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

To much money, late model S65's do have a bit of resale.

Actually don't they tend to depriciate like a stone?

[Rahulio1989300E]

The AMG models seem to be doing better than the non-AMG models, but my eternal daily 5 minute scan on CL and Autotrader reveals that all AMG models hold up better than non-AMG models. Which makes perfect sense to me.

[Rahulio1989300E]

I personally would like to get a C63 or E63, or even a CLS63, but I am worried about a major issue regarding that engine that popped up on MBWorld:

M156 cylinder head sealing concerns - MBWorld.org Forums

Apparently, Mercedes-Benz/AMG used weak head
bolts in a large range of engines. (M157? is the engine code)

The M113K even has a fueling problem at cylinder 8 which can cause it to go fairly lean and destroy it's compression, but I think it only really affect cars that have had the boost pressure from the supercharger increased via a smaller pulley. This company has a page with a fix that also explains the issue a bit more. http://www.fabtech-performance.com/AMG_Performance.html

[Hatterasguy]

Originally Posted by Fulcrum525

Actually don't they tend to depriciate like a stone?

They do but late model W221's are right up their. You have to buy them a bit older to get in on that depreciation curve.

[iwrock]

Oh, and youll never have my kind of low.


Trust me, youll get tired of break s h it!

[Hatterasguy]

Oh I want low.

[iwrock]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Oh I want low.

lol, then its on.


ill measure my oilpan on my 55, and lets see who can go lower.

[C280 Sport]

Coil packs on the engine. ABC suspension. Other then that buy it and
Enjoy it! Cars that are garage queens tend to be nothing but trouble vs. cars that are driven.

[Hatterasguy]

How much are coil packs? A few grand maybe? ABC? $5k to sort +/-?

No different than owning any other high end car. A T belt job on a 575M isn't cheap either.

[C280 Sport]

For one coil pack for the 215/220 it can run about $1,000. No doubt is a pretty big deal. Rebuilt ones can be bought as well. The ABC varies depending on the specific issue at hand. Doing the fluid changes are a must. Hands down a great and very interesting system but like all higher end cars do keep money aside and expect the unexpected. Indi shops are great when out of CPO.

I mentioned in another post before about a friend of mine with his first Maybach who had close to 100k on it with no issues. Same engine/suspension pretty much.

[The Swede]

I spent $2200 for 2 coil packs. IIRC, my ABC didn't have too many issues, spent around $900 for repairs, don't recall what was done.