Ok, I'm looking at a 2003 Mercedes S600 AMG V12 Designo, is there anyone that can tell me, from experience, what kind of problems will I encounter from this car in the future, They say this car has been well maintained and has 67,000.0 miles on it.


Thank You, ahead of time!
Jim Brotherton

By 2003 the V12 wasn't a terrible car.

You still can drop $3-5K quickly on that car. Expect $1-2K a year.

Ignition coils are $1500 & the 4 suspension struts are $1800 each!

Brakes are more $$$ due to AMG parts pricing.

No matter what...if the spark plugs are original, have them replaced! $500-750. (5 years max life!)
Also have the ABC suspension filter replaced & the fluid flushed, perform "rodeo"
Also make sure to change the trans fluid & filter.

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