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I have read also that the 5 speed trans 02-06 is superior to the 7-speed introduced in 07...???? Another reference was made that the quality of materials of general in years prior to 07 were inferior as well..... thoughts... input?
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From what I've experienced and read on this board, incremental quality improvements from 2002-2005 make W463's progressively better year over year. Though it seems less about the drivetrain, and more about the interior and quality of the electrical components and wiring. I purchased a 2003 G55 AMG with about 100K on it and slowly but surely everytime I pull a electrical connector, I am dousing it with an electrical cleaner (de-oxit D100), and reconnecting to eliminate gremlins (e.g., seat & door control module and ...so far its working.)
Some gremlins I've experienced:
1) Door/Seat controller on both front doors
2) Power window re-greasing & connector cleaning
3) Accelerator pedal value sensor - had to be replaced
4) AMG door sill for front doors not working - still have not figured out what Im gonna do
5) Rear diff grinding noise when decelerating (not terrible but noticeable) **maybe the previous owner was rough on it**
6) Diff locks seize (or just dont work), due to lack of maintenance, mine work, but I need to exercise them once in a while to check, and I still have not done that** make sure they work before you buy
7) Transfer case motor (switches High-Low) may need to be replaced due to trouble sensing the correct mode (my mechanic cleaned the connectors and reconnected during a flush, and all is well again) ** there is a whole thread on it.
Regarding the 5 speed vs the 7 speed, the 5 speed is clearly more solid in terms of handling torque, which is why when the 7 speed was introduced, it was on all but the AMG models. Eventually the 7 speed was beefed up to support the AMG models. So maybe 2009/2010 7 speed is better, but maybe someone else can comment on that.
The price differential year over year can be significant, easily $10K per year from 2002-2005, so do the math and be sure to find an inde you can trust...as you will need it to save you from the stealer prices. Oh yeah, this forum will help a lot to save you from frustration and time wasted.
Hope this helps.
Some gremlins I've experienced:
1) Door/Seat controller on both front doors
2) Power window re-greasing & connector cleaning
3) Accelerator pedal value sensor - had to be replaced
4) AMG door sill for front doors not working - still have not figured out what Im gonna do
5) Rear diff grinding noise when decelerating (not terrible but noticeable) **maybe the previous owner was rough on it**
6) Diff locks seize (or just dont work), due to lack of maintenance, mine work, but I need to exercise them once in a while to check, and I still have not done that** make sure they work before you buy
7) Transfer case motor (switches High-Low) may need to be replaced due to trouble sensing the correct mode (my mechanic cleaned the connectors and reconnected during a flush, and all is well again) ** there is a whole thread on it.
Regarding the 5 speed vs the 7 speed, the 5 speed is clearly more solid in terms of handling torque, which is why when the 7 speed was introduced, it was on all but the AMG models. Eventually the 7 speed was beefed up to support the AMG models. So maybe 2009/2010 7 speed is better, but maybe someone else can comment on that.
The price differential year over year can be significant, easily $10K per year from 2002-2005, so do the math and be sure to find an inde you can trust...as you will need it to save you from the stealer prices. Oh yeah, this forum will help a lot to save you from frustration and time wasted.
Hope this helps.
