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Old 05-22-2015, 03:12 AM
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Morning guys, just wanted to share a couple of pics of my AMG S Class which I purchased this week for the ridiculously small sum of £2350. She has a genuine 82k, and the previous owner, a total petrolhead, has spent an exorbitant sum on bringing the car up to standard including;

Overhaul of airmatic suspension
New Command system
Full custom-made stainless exhausts
New tyres
Rectification of all rust (and there was a bit!)
Refurbished wheels
Overhaul of air con system

She's a beast and goes like a jet-propelled block of flats!
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Beautiful car! But if it has airmatic then it's not an amg , all amg cars had the abc hydraulic suspension instead of airmatic air suspension

It does look to have amg rims, but the only amg s class were the s55 and s65 which both use abc hydraulic suspension. If you don't have a center dash button that says abc then it's just a s500 , s430 or s320. Many people have put fake amg badges on the trunk lid
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Beautiful car! But if it has airmatic then it's not an amg , all amg cars had the abc hydraulic suspension instead of airmatic air suspension

It does look to have amg rims, but the only amg s class were the s55 and s65 which both use abc hydraulic suspension. If you don't have a center dash button that says abc then it's just a s500 , s430 or s320. Many people have put fake amg badges on the trunk lid
Cheers for that. It wasn't sold as an AMG, but has the rims, and other trinkets but I kind of guessed it was a standard S. I wouldn't normally buy a Merc like this as they are too complicated and expensive to maintain, however the previous owner has spent a good deal of money maintaining the car and putting things right, which is a bonus.
The car has low mileage and a good history, and has not been abused and drives beautifully. I have had a number of prestige cars; Merc, BMW, Jaguar etc, but this is without doubt the best car I have ever owned and one of the cheapest to buy!!
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Nice

Is it a Long Wheel Base?
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Yes it's a LWB. I am uploading some more pics but it's taking a while!
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The paintwork has all been sorted by a reputable coach builder so none of the dreaded tin-worm!
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The interior is in very good condition with only light wear to the seats but at some point I might get the seats recoloured and treated.
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I also have a 190 1.8 manual in near showroom condition, and this, my work car an E320 CDi estate which I bought off a friend of mine. A great car, quick and comfortable and ideal for work!
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And my dads SLK AMG Sport which is just gorgeous....and yes I am jealous!
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All beautiful cars!!

Amazing how much car you get for the money with the w220 chassis

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