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08-25-2015, 04:45 PM
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'12 E63 AMG, '04 E46 M3
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Hey all!
First post!
Proud new owner of a used black/black/CF 2012 E63 with 24k miles, P30 package and pretty much all other available packages/options except the Ceramic brakes. While I continue reading through the threads/posts and utilize the search functions on this forum, I figured I'd fire another arrow simultaneously via this post and ask for your expertise directly.
Are there any issues or things I should specifically look at that may be good to address immediately for this vehicle? While the engine on my car is running great (aside from the popular "stutter" and "lag" from idle to start), I wanted to see if there were any sub-frame issues or chassis strengthening that should be done now rather than later. Car also has panoramic room, and when I slowly go up a semi steep driveway and car is angled, I hear a light crunch sound or pop sound that seems to be coming from the center bar in between the 2 moon roofs.
Any insight as to anything that all new owners should fix, strengthen, look into with their new w212 e63 would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeff
p.s. - Second post will be pictures of the car!
First post!
Proud new owner of a used black/black/CF 2012 E63 with 24k miles, P30 package and pretty much all other available packages/options except the Ceramic brakes. While I continue reading through the threads/posts and utilize the search functions on this forum, I figured I'd fire another arrow simultaneously via this post and ask for your expertise directly.
Are there any issues or things I should specifically look at that may be good to address immediately for this vehicle? While the engine on my car is running great (aside from the popular "stutter" and "lag" from idle to start), I wanted to see if there were any sub-frame issues or chassis strengthening that should be done now rather than later. Car also has panoramic room, and when I slowly go up a semi steep driveway and car is angled, I hear a light crunch sound or pop sound that seems to be coming from the center bar in between the 2 moon roofs.
Any insight as to anything that all new owners should fix, strengthen, look into with their new w212 e63 would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeff
p.s. - Second post will be pictures of the car!
08-25-2015, 05:49 PM
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congrats! I had an '11 once and it was awesome........things to watch out for: the modding bug
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It's already knocking on the door but my wife and I will be having a child soon. Will resist on opening that door for as long as I can!
08-25-2015, 11:11 PM
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Congrats on car!
I know everything you need to know on the infamous "pano-pop"
I just had my 2011 fixed for this about 3 months ago.
It is a VERY well known problem.
Assuming you are still under factory 4 warranty, you just need to take it to the dealer and they will need a day or 2 to fix it.
The proper fix is to remove the headliner and retorque ALL of the perimiter bolts for the pano roof. Both pieces.
They did this for me and it has not made a sound since! They even fixed a couple of other rattles that were in the headliner light assemblies.
If they do not remove the headliner, they are not fixing the problem. My dealer, MB of Stevens Creek, knows this problem so well that they even have a test driveway they use about a 1/4 mile away!
Tell your dealer what I wrote here and demand they fix it. You will be happy afterward.
Good Luck.
I know everything you need to know on the infamous "pano-pop"
I just had my 2011 fixed for this about 3 months ago.
It is a VERY well known problem.
Assuming you are still under factory 4 warranty, you just need to take it to the dealer and they will need a day or 2 to fix it.
The proper fix is to remove the headliner and retorque ALL of the perimiter bolts for the pano roof. Both pieces.
They did this for me and it has not made a sound since! They even fixed a couple of other rattles that were in the headliner light assemblies.
If they do not remove the headliner, they are not fixing the problem. My dealer, MB of Stevens Creek, knows this problem so well that they even have a test driveway they use about a 1/4 mile away!
Tell your dealer what I wrote here and demand they fix it. You will be happy afterward.
Good Luck.
08-26-2015, 12:20 AM
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Congrats on car!
I know everything you need to know on the infamous "pano-pop"
I just had my 2011 fixed for this about 3 months ago.
It is a VERY well known problem.
Assuming you are still under factory 4 warranty, you just need to take it to the dealer and they will need a day or 2 to fix it.
The proper fix is to remove the headliner and retorque ALL of the perimiter bolts for the pano roof. Both pieces.
They did this for me and it has not made a sound since! They even fixed a couple of other rattles that were in the headliner light assemblies.
If they do not remove the headliner, they are not fixing the problem. My dealer, MB of Stevens Creek, knows this problem so well that they even have a test driveway they use about a 1/4 mile away!
Tell your dealer what I wrote here and demand they fix it. You will be happy afterward.
Good Luck.
I know everything you need to know on the infamous "pano-pop"
I just had my 2011 fixed for this about 3 months ago.
It is a VERY well known problem.
Assuming you are still under factory 4 warranty, you just need to take it to the dealer and they will need a day or 2 to fix it.
The proper fix is to remove the headliner and retorque ALL of the perimiter bolts for the pano roof. Both pieces.
They did this for me and it has not made a sound since! They even fixed a couple of other rattles that were in the headliner light assemblies.
If they do not remove the headliner, they are not fixing the problem. My dealer, MB of Stevens Creek, knows this problem so well that they even have a test driveway they use about a 1/4 mile away!
Tell your dealer what I wrote here and demand they fix it. You will be happy afterward.
Good Luck.
08-26-2015, 10:48 AM
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Hey all!
First post!
Proud new owner of a used black/black/CF 2012 E63 with 24k miles, P30 package and pretty much all other available packages/options except the Ceramic brakes. While I continue reading through the threads/posts and utilize the search functions on this forum, I figured I'd fire another arrow simultaneously via this post and ask for your expertise directly.
Are there any issues or things I should specifically look at that may be good to address immediately for this vehicle? While the engine on my car is running great (aside from the popular "stutter" and "lag" from idle to start), I wanted to see if there were any sub-frame issues or chassis strengthening that should be done now rather than later. Car also has panoramic room, and when I slowly go up a semi steep driveway and car is angled, I hear a light crunch sound or pop sound that seems to be coming from the center bar in between the 2 moon roofs.
Any insight as to anything that all new owners should fix, strengthen, look into with their new w212 e63 would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeff
p.s. - Second post will be pictures of the car!
First post!
Proud new owner of a used black/black/CF 2012 E63 with 24k miles, P30 package and pretty much all other available packages/options except the Ceramic brakes. While I continue reading through the threads/posts and utilize the search functions on this forum, I figured I'd fire another arrow simultaneously via this post and ask for your expertise directly.
Are there any issues or things I should specifically look at that may be good to address immediately for this vehicle? While the engine on my car is running great (aside from the popular "stutter" and "lag" from idle to start), I wanted to see if there were any sub-frame issues or chassis strengthening that should be done now rather than later. Car also has panoramic room, and when I slowly go up a semi steep driveway and car is angled, I hear a light crunch sound or pop sound that seems to be coming from the center bar in between the 2 moon roofs.
Any insight as to anything that all new owners should fix, strengthen, look into with their new w212 e63 would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeff
p.s. - Second post will be pictures of the car!
1: Interior trim. Unless it's a CF trim, Mercedes is replacing them FOC due to fading.
2: Headlights are being replaced FOC due to the lens has a burned V mark due to the bulbs burn too hot.
Good luck.
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08-27-2015, 01:05 PM
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Just a thought.
08-29-2015, 11:20 PM
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Would you mind PMing me your SA name? Wouldn't mind making the extra drive down to Stevens Creek to make sure this gets fixed correctly the first time.
08-29-2015, 11:21 PM
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Congrats. I got the same year/car in Diamond White. Known problem with the E class are as listed:
1: Interior trim. Unless it's a CF trim, Mercedes is replacing them FOC due to fading.
2: Headlights are being replaced FOC due to the lens has a burned V mark due to the bulbs burn too hot.
Good luck.
1: Interior trim. Unless it's a CF trim, Mercedes is replacing them FOC due to fading.
2: Headlights are being replaced FOC due to the lens has a burned V mark due to the bulbs burn too hot.
Good luck.
08-30-2015, 10:57 PM
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Congrats. I got the same year/car in Diamond White. Known problem with the E class are as listed:
1: Interior trim. Unless it's a CF trim, Mercedes is replacing them FOC due to fading.
2: Headlights are being replaced FOC due to the lens has a burned V mark due to the bulbs burn too hot.
Good luck.
1: Interior trim. Unless it's a CF trim, Mercedes is replacing them FOC due to fading.
2: Headlights are being replaced FOC due to the lens has a burned V mark due to the bulbs burn too hot.
Good luck.
I already got the headlights replaced. And the new trim should be coming in anytime now. 6 month back order. Looking forward to that!
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08-31-2015, 10:51 PM
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All have some degree of fading.
