Recently purchased 2007 E63
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2007 E63
Recently purchased 2007 E63
So, I made the "mid-life crisis" purchase - all logic was screaming "don't do it" but I was sold from the moment I felt the power and acceleration.
There are a number of faults that came with the car and which I was able to negotiate a better deal;
1. Right hand side paddle shift has partially broken away from steering wheel.
2. Hydraulic arms to lift the bonnet don't work.
3. Arms to lower the boot work ok, but the last 20 centimeters of travel is not smooth like it should be, gravity kind of takes over.
4. I get these occasional light flashes on the speedo dial. The lights which illuminate when you set the cruise control just randomly light up once in a while and just as quickly go off again.
5. I also get the petrol smell after filling up to full, lasts for as while until I burn off some fuel.
I have read all about no.5 but has anyone else dealt with these other issues ?
Also, has anyone installed racingbrake rotors, pads etc on their E63 ?
Thanks
There are a number of faults that came with the car and which I was able to negotiate a better deal;
1. Right hand side paddle shift has partially broken away from steering wheel.
2. Hydraulic arms to lift the bonnet don't work.
3. Arms to lower the boot work ok, but the last 20 centimeters of travel is not smooth like it should be, gravity kind of takes over.
4. I get these occasional light flashes on the speedo dial. The lights which illuminate when you set the cruise control just randomly light up once in a while and just as quickly go off again.
5. I also get the petrol smell after filling up to full, lasts for as while until I burn off some fuel.
I have read all about no.5 but has anyone else dealt with these other issues ?
Also, has anyone installed racingbrake rotors, pads etc on their E63 ?
Thanks
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Welcome to MBWorld and grats on the pickup. Only live once right? Be a shame to never have experienced the raw power behind that hand built AMG engine.
For rotors, take a look at our forum sponsor R1 Concepts. Quality brake components. Running them on several of my cars.
Let us know if we can help you out with any lighting upgrades
For rotors, take a look at our forum sponsor R1 Concepts. Quality brake components. Running them on several of my cars.
Let us know if we can help you out with any lighting upgrades
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