1998 s600 100,800 mile, what to look for
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1998 s600 100,800 mile, what to look for
plan to buy a 1998 S600, with 100,800 mile.
what should I looking for?
I heard the suspension need to be replace around 100,000 mile. is this true?
how much to replace them, parts and labour?
what else?
thanks
tao
what should I looking for?
I heard the suspension need to be replace around 100,000 mile. is this true?
how much to replace them, parts and labour?
what else?
thanks
tao
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From: North Shore Long Island 50 miles east of New York
1996 S600
I just bought a 1996 S600 with 125,000 miles, it was riding a little hard in the *** end and just replaced the rear accumulators about $100 each, one on each side. It cost $200 to install the pair. Not so bad on the repairs so far. I must say the car is quite a blast to drive it really gets up and goes right?
By the way the rear shocks on my car are still alright thank god because I understand they are very expensive. Tell me what you have found out about these cars I have only owned mine now for 2 weeks. So Long
By the way the rear shocks on my car are still alright thank god because I understand they are very expensive. Tell me what you have found out about these cars I have only owned mine now for 2 weeks. So Long
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I just bought a 1996 S600 with 125,000 miles, it was riding a little hard in the *** end and just replaced the rear accumulators about $100 each, one on each side. It cost $200 to install the pair. Not so bad on the repairs so far. I must say the car is quite a blast to drive it really gets up and goes right?
By the way the rear shocks on my car are still alright thank god because I understand they are very expensive. Tell me what you have found out about these cars I have only owned mine now for 2 weeks. So Long
By the way the rear shocks on my car are still alright thank god because I understand they are very expensive. Tell me what you have found out about these cars I have only owned mine now for 2 weeks. So Long
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Look for Upper and Lower Control Arms, Sway Bar Bushings, Lower Ball Joints, Shocks (if not replaced yet), for sure Motor Mounts, Rear Accumulators, Sway Bar Links, Belt Tensioner, Spark Plugs, Flex Disc, Spark Plug Wires, Idler Arm Bushings, steering damper If you have not replaced yet, you will.
Make sure to drain and fill brake fluid, coolant. Change Differential Fluid.
Never let anyone "flush tranny" or flush anything else, it will cause more harm than good and only paddens our wallets. But fluid drain and fill can prevent alot of problems in the future.
These are heavy cars, parts wear out by 100k..I see it everyday at work. FYI- If you can feel the car vibrate (at all) when stopped or with the AC on, you need motor mounts...you should have to look at the rpms to verify the car is actually running if mounts are good, they are most always bad.
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Make sure to drain and fill brake fluid, coolant. Change Differential Fluid.
Never let anyone "flush tranny" or flush anything else, it will cause more harm than good and only paddens our wallets. But fluid drain and fill can prevent alot of problems in the future.
These are heavy cars, parts wear out by 100k..I see it everyday at work. FYI- If you can feel the car vibrate (at all) when stopped or with the AC on, you need motor mounts...you should have to look at the rpms to verify the car is actually running if mounts are good, they are most always bad.
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Look for Upper and Lower Control Arms, Sway Bar Bushings, Lower Ball Joints, Shocks (if not replaced yet), for sure Motor Mounts, Rear Accumulators, Sway Bar Links, Belt Tensioner, Spark Plugs, Flex Disc, Spark Plug Wires, Idler Arm Bushings, steering damper If you have not replaced yet, you will.
Make sure to drain and fill brake fluid, coolant. Change Differential Fluid.
Never let anyone "flush tranny" or flush anything else, it will cause more harm than good and only paddens our wallets. But fluid drain and fill can prevent alot of problems in the future.
These are heavy cars, parts wear out by 100k..I see it everyday at work. FYI- If you can feel the car vibrate (at all) when stopped or with the AC on, you need motor mounts...you should have to look at the rpms to verify the car is actually running if mounts are good, they are most always bad.
MB Certifed Tech (23 yrs)
Make sure to drain and fill brake fluid, coolant. Change Differential Fluid.
Never let anyone "flush tranny" or flush anything else, it will cause more harm than good and only paddens our wallets. But fluid drain and fill can prevent alot of problems in the future.
These are heavy cars, parts wear out by 100k..I see it everyday at work. FYI- If you can feel the car vibrate (at all) when stopped or with the AC on, you need motor mounts...you should have to look at the rpms to verify the car is actually running if mounts are good, they are most always bad.
MB Certifed Tech (23 yrs)
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i wouldnt worry about it. my s600 has ~80,000 miles and its perfect. my s320 however gaveme problems since it had 50,000 miles..but not too bad though, i mean i still have it and it has 150k miles.
