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Old 10-16-2014, 12:22 AM
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Planning to buy S55 AMG or S600, which one?
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Recently I have been looking at the W220 s-class models. Im planning on buying one sometime in the future. I've been looking at the 2003+ S55 AMG and S600 Biturbo. I've driven both and I like the fact that its a luxury car with a lot of power. Which of these is more reliable? What should I look out for? Thanks for the input.
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S55 is more reliable because the v12 has a coil pack issue

Both have the problematic abc suspension
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You'll be delerious and frustrated by both.

The S600 seems to be cheaper to buy, is more robust, but more difficult and expensive to fix.

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S600, GL450, Audi A5 Cab
If you are into modding, S55.

If you like to leave things alone S600, but take the mufflers off for a sweet purr
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s600.

full leather interior is a must have.
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S600, GL450, Audi A5 Cab
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s600.

full leather interior is a must have.
I thought there was an interior upgrade
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