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FS: Mercedes S65AMG w220 2006-7 Black/Black
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After owning the most 65's on this board over the last few years...I have spent a total of $450 in repairs...yeah I did brakes and etc...MAINTANANCE items dont apply... but the rotors on these cars are good for 2 sets of pads or atleast 70k miles....that is chump change considering the stopping power and prestige of this car....
The Transmission if it fails cost $1800 to rebuild...that is less then a tranny for a Toyota Tundra....
ABC components? yeah they go bad...
I have currently a 90k mile CL65 2005 with ALL THE ORIGINAL ABC parts...AND IT is perfect....
I personally buy 65's with excess of 60k miles...and I dont feel comfortable buying one with lower miles even though I can afford a new one with 5 miles easy............ Knock on wood and on my 15th 65...I havent spent crap in repairs....the more you drive them the longer they go before an issue.....
Point is that for what you get and the quality of these cars....the prices on them right now ARE STUPID cheap..
And for the babies who complain about warranties and repairs...... try buying a M5 or A8 or even a G37 sedan as well....these cars actually cost more to fix then a S65 ...and those cars are a joke in performance to the S65
in reality
We have a car here folks that can outrun a Gallardo and a F430...and can easily see 250k miles without a HITCH......and for under $50k...WHAT?
LOL
The Transmission if it fails cost $1800 to rebuild...that is less then a tranny for a Toyota Tundra....
ABC components? yeah they go bad...
I have currently a 90k mile CL65 2005 with ALL THE ORIGINAL ABC parts...AND IT is perfect....
I personally buy 65's with excess of 60k miles...and I dont feel comfortable buying one with lower miles even though I can afford a new one with 5 miles easy............ Knock on wood and on my 15th 65...I havent spent crap in repairs....the more you drive them the longer they go before an issue.....
Point is that for what you get and the quality of these cars....the prices on them right now ARE STUPID cheap..
And for the babies who complain about warranties and repairs...... try buying a M5 or A8 or even a G37 sedan as well....these cars actually cost more to fix then a S65 ...and those cars are a joke in performance to the S65
in reality
We have a car here folks that can outrun a Gallardo and a F430...and can easily see 250k miles without a HITCH......and for under $50k...WHAT?
LOL
We all know that you are madly in love with the 65's
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well this is where your in luck the lucky new proud owner will be getting the warranty transferred under their name...it has a 3yr/36000 mile warranty through mercury insurance group...and from personal experience they do not warranty v12 for nothing...they slipped up and gave my father a policy cause of me, lol, the warranty covers virtually everything but the wear and tear items...so let me know and honestly this car is way too clean to be compared to the ones i have seen on the auction block and also I have gone to local MB dealers for these cars and let me tell you for what im asking it seems fair....they had a s55smg for 39k with 45k miles<---sheer insanity for that price....anywho let me know there is a lot more info on the car if interested...thanks
Why did you wait so long to mention the warranty? That is a MAJOR selling point! What exactly is the mileage / date the car is covered until, what is the deductible and how much is the transfer fee?
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Since you preface nearly every one of your posts on this site with the statement that you have owned the most AMG's of anyone, I will pose this question to you.....have you ever driven one of those cars out to 250k miles? That is great if you have (and I think many of us would love to hear the details as you would likely be the first), but I find it hard to imagine that you did if you have bought and sold 15 of them already.
But I do agree with his warranty statement. People ack like you need warranty to own one of these cars. If you drive like a moron and drag race your car every weekend, you may want a warranty. If you drive like you have common sence and drive it like a MB not a dragste, the warranty will never pay for itself IMO. My 03 E55 I sold 2 years ago to a Canadian member with 55k. He daily drives it and has had no issues in 2 years. So a $3900 2 year warranty would have been pissed away.
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After owning the most 65's on this board over the last few years...I have spent a total of $450 in repairs...yeah I did brakes and etc...MAINTANANCE items dont apply... but the rotors on these cars are good for 2 sets of pads or atleast 70k miles....that is chump change considering the stopping power and prestige of this car....
ABC components? yeah they go bad...
I have currently a 90k mile CL65 2005 with ALL THE ORIGINAL ABC parts...AND IT is perfect....
I personally buy 65's with excess of 60k miles...and I dont feel comfortable buying one with lower miles even though I can afford a new one with 5 miles easy............ Knock on wood and on my 15th 65...I havent spent crap in repairs....the more you drive them the longer they go before an issue.....
And for the babies who complain about warranties and repairs...... try buying a M5 or A8 or even a G37 sedan as well....these cars actually cost more to fix then a S65 ...and those cars are a joke in performance to the S65
LOL
ABC components? yeah they go bad...
I have currently a 90k mile CL65 2005 with ALL THE ORIGINAL ABC parts...AND IT is perfect....
I personally buy 65's with excess of 60k miles...and I dont feel comfortable buying one with lower miles even though I can afford a new one with 5 miles easy............ Knock on wood and on my 15th 65...I havent spent crap in repairs....the more you drive them the longer they go before an issue.....
And for the babies who complain about warranties and repairs...... try buying a M5 or A8 or even a G37 sedan as well....these cars actually cost more to fix then a S65 ...and those cars are a joke in performance to the S65
LOL
P.S. It's an AWESOME car, and so are Ferrari's - but S600 is still a better smile generator for daily driving.
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So if retardedmunk is a dealer who seems to sell many 65's, I would take any advice that he gives on 65's with a grain of salt. He surely has a vested interest in promoting them!
Good call emoving!
bzliteyear's post makes a lot of sense. I have read many posters advise people not to own one of these cars without a warranty.
Good call emoving!
bzliteyear's post makes a lot of sense. I have read many posters advise people not to own one of these cars without a warranty.
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"MURDERED OUT" 2005 E55 AMG
PLEASE THIS IS A FS THREAD!!!
I appreciate all the chime ins and personal experience advice with the v12tt but this car is for sale and not trying to have thread become a pissing contest between members on this forum...please if you do know of anyone interested in this vehicle send him/her my way...here is some more info:
warranty is through Oct. 2012/ 100000 miles...car currently has 70-71k deductible on warranty is only $100 and it covers the vehicle bumper to bumper...the most recent coverage claim we had costed over $5k and all we paid was $100...and no wait either car was in and out of shop in less then a week, and they also cover rental reimbursement. Transfer fees on policy will be around $200-300 and there will not affect coverage at all...thanks
warranty is through Oct. 2012/ 100000 miles...car currently has 70-71k deductible on warranty is only $100 and it covers the vehicle bumper to bumper...the most recent coverage claim we had costed over $5k and all we paid was $100...and no wait either car was in and out of shop in less then a week, and they also cover rental reimbursement. Transfer fees on policy will be around $200-300 and there will not affect coverage at all...thanks
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lol u guys r a trip
Yes I have a dealer license....do I make money with it? Nope....I use it primarily for buying my own cars and friend's cars ....
I own a construction company which is my source of income....
Both My 65's are registered to my NAME and 8 of the others were as well...NOT THE DEALER NAME....
I have put over 125k miles on all the 65's combined and spent $450 in repairs.....
The highest mile AMG I have owned was a S55 with 228k miles.....and the car was on only 2 replaced struts and one pump and thats it....all original a/c etc....
I own a construction company which is my source of income....
Both My 65's are registered to my NAME and 8 of the others were as well...NOT THE DEALER NAME....
I have put over 125k miles on all the 65's combined and spent $450 in repairs.....
The highest mile AMG I have owned was a S55 with 228k miles.....and the car was on only 2 replaced struts and one pump and thats it....all original a/c etc....
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Start a new thread!
Pacman,
Your thread was highjacked because you asked to much, didn't initally include important facts (like the warranty) and copped a 'tude.
I suggest you start a new post, include ALL the pertinent facts (warranty, etc) and seriously consider getting real on you price if you want any interest. IMHO
Your thread was highjacked because you asked to much, didn't initally include important facts (like the warranty) and copped a 'tude.
I suggest you start a new post, include ALL the pertinent facts (warranty, etc) and seriously consider getting real on you price if you want any interest. IMHO
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Pacman,
Your thread was highjacked because you asked to much, didn't initally include important facts (like the warranty) and copped a 'tude.
I suggest you start a new post, include ALL the pertinent facts (warranty, etc) and seriously consider getting real on you price if you want any interest. IMHO
Your thread was highjacked because you asked to much, didn't initally include important facts (like the warranty) and copped a 'tude.
I suggest you start a new post, include ALL the pertinent facts (warranty, etc) and seriously consider getting real on you price if you want any interest. IMHO
Its not that im copping an attitude, but the solid fact that most of the post aren't in one bit related to purchasing the vehicle and if I start another post its still going to happen so might as well just persist on asking people to not post unless pertaining on helping out or buying the car and FYI the car is a s65amg 06-07 with lots of goodies and professional work done to it for what I have read on here people are telling me(without the now known fact that i do have a warranty thats worth $3-4k) to be asking for $38-39k so you do the math:
$38-39k + $3-4k = $41-43k I'm asking $41,500.00 for everything and all the accessories...more then a fair price...the only related info on this thread so far are the posts about the Mannheim auto auction comparisons but those cars have no warranties at all unless being sold by mercedes...
so please as stated before I appreciate the info and comments about the v12tt but trying to sell the car, not have a pissing contest about info...thanks
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BTW, drop the 07 label? It is a 220 body so it is an 06! BIG difference. Labeling it an 06-07 just hurts your cred IMHO.
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In reference of the vehicle, from personal experience selling cars and knowing of cars if the vehicle date built was nov 06 printed on the door sill which can be considered 07 FYI cause that means that the vehicle was in transit to the dealer to be sold...also the car was equipped with the RennTech PKG1 and we had it taken care of by our friend in RennTech but I dont recall if he dynoed it or not...we can get it dynoed without a problem at our expense but only if trully interested in vehicle and that would be the deal breaker, receipt should suffice for that. The only other RennTech item is the lowering module, other then that the car has a couple more extras such as the V1 radar detector in the rear view mirror, Custom bosch air horns, w221 style LED tail lights, OEM 19" titanium AMG wheels, MoBridge Ipod BlueTooth module, 6000K D2S bulbs and full car LED bulb swap, Blackout OEM grill, Laser Jammers built into the fornt bumper grills, roof spolier and trunk spoliers. that is about it...thanks
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The year of the car is based on what's written on the window sticker and coded into the VIN. It doesn't matter when the car is shipped, sold, etc. Cars can sit on lots for years. As noted before, a 2006 is a W220, a 2007 is a W221. There's a big difference in the model year. If you mean the in-service date, which is when Mercedes starts the warranty clock, that is different from the model year. That's nice to point out since it affects the warranty end date.
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The year of the car is based on what's written on the window sticker and coded into the VIN. It doesn't matter when the car is shipped, sold, etc. Cars can sit on lots for years. As noted before, a 2006 is a W220, a 2007 is a W221. There's a big difference in the model year. If you mean the in-service date, which is when Mercedes starts the warranty clock, that is different from the model year. That's nice to point out since it affects the warranty end date.
New Price including everything and warranty $39,500.00!!!
This car needs a new home we need to make room for the new one replacing it...thanks
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ELM is now off of vehicle and is being sold separately...unless someone takes the car and we will include it...thanks
$39,000.00 including everything
Now the price drops but no one wants the car lol...too funny...
$39,000.00 including everything
Now the price drops but no one wants the car lol...too funny...
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You're still a good way away from the 36k anyone here expressed interest at so don't act like someone here was interested at 39. Maybe you should just put it on sleezebay and see what a real world price brings? At the end of the day you are offering a relatively high mileage, older body style car. Regardless of mods and warranty the market is thin. Poeple who could afford 39k have lots of other options, people who cannot might be interested at a lower price in you car.
Don't get me wrong, wish you all the luck in the world with the sale but you are either going to have to make it a great deal or be very patient in this market / economy. Sorta like Florida real estate; great time to be a buyer, really sucks to be a seller.
Don't get me wrong, wish you all the luck in the world with the sale but you are either going to have to make it a great deal or be very patient in this market / economy. Sorta like Florida real estate; great time to be a buyer, really sucks to be a seller.
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Another option would be to take a trade. Six months ago I was selling a low mileage '07 E350 Sport and because Mercedes was giving $10,000 off new '09's to make room for the redesigned '10's, I couldn't give mine away. Had it on Ebay 5 times, on Autotrader, cars.com, CL, etc. Nothing. Finally advertised that I would take a trade and was able to make a deal with a guy who had a broken Lotus plus a little cash and got rid of the car.
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You're still a good way away from the 36k anyone here expressed interest at so don't act like someone here was interested at 39. Maybe you should just put it on sleezebay and see what a real world price brings? At the end of the day you are offering a relatively high mileage, older body style car. Regardless of mods and warranty the market is thin. Poeple who could afford 39k have lots of other options, people who cannot might be interested at a lower price in you car.
Don't get me wrong, wish you all the luck in the world with the sale but you are either going to have to make it a great deal or be very patient in this market / economy. Sorta like Florida real estate; great time to be a buyer, really sucks to be a seller.
Don't get me wrong, wish you all the luck in the world with the sale but you are either going to have to make it a great deal or be very patient in this market / economy. Sorta like Florida real estate; great time to be a buyer, really sucks to be a seller.
As I had already asked if it doesnt pertain to you trying to ask questions or trying to buy the vehicle, please restrain from posting sacastic remarks on my vehicle or price im asking...you have members asking $36,000 for E55 on this forum(for 3k more you get a car that not only looks sick but comes with a faster and bigger everything...), why dont you go and harrass them...yeah the car has 70k in miles but try and find one in good condition, or even better find one for sale...they do not go on sale very often and you cannot find one under $40k with no damage, this is a great deal that has as many goodies for the price...please do not post unless you are trying to purchase, and yeah people might have other options but to be honest what kind of car can you get for under $40k that will stand next to this one??? dont think you can find one...if you have any other comments or remarks please PM me...thanks
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...item3a61801af5
too funny this one sold for $46k almost 40k in miles and with a not so clean record score was 76 so it has some defects...come on people this is a good deal...
too funny this one sold for $46k almost 40k in miles and with a not so clean record score was 76 so it has some defects...come on people this is a good deal...
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38,000 miles is big leap from 70K. It looks nice but then why did this one only bring $28K
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...item336303da10
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...item336303da10
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38,000 miles is big leap from 70K. It looks nice but then why did this one only bring $28K
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...item336303da10
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...item336303da10
Yeah i see that but it didnt sell buddy the other one did, neither one with warranty, and both bone stock...the one you posted its reserve is over $35k and needs new tires...mine has new tires, existing warranty, no hits, no dents, no flaws, a bunch of extras, and has been driving and treated better then you would know...overall no comparison, only in the mile range other then that nope!!!
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You're still a good way away from the 36k anyone here expressed interest at so don't act like someone here was interested at 39. Maybe you should just put it on sleezebay and see what a real world price brings? At the end of the day you are offering a relatively high mileage, older body style car. Regardless of mods and warranty the market is thin. Poeple who could afford 39k have lots of other options, people who cannot might be interested at a lower price in you car.
Don't get me wrong, wish you all the luck in the world with the sale but you are either going to have to make it a great deal or be very patient in this market / economy. Sorta like Florida real estate; great time to be a buyer, really sucks to be a seller.
Don't get me wrong, wish you all the luck in the world with the sale but you are either going to have to make it a great deal or be very patient in this market / economy. Sorta like Florida real estate; great time to be a buyer, really sucks to be a seller.
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