Someone on another thread hinted that it was possible to retro-fit Distronic to the vehicle. For some reason $2400 for the parts was the figure I remember being quoted.

I'd just try and get one with it already on the vehicle. I think of the W220 the S600 purchasers are less likely to be bothered about the cost of the options so just add them regardless.

Really?

 

Fraser: I read that on a few other posts on here.... I can only verify that my nonsport model goes to 130 mph (which I hit relatively often). I plan on getting the Kleemann ECU/TCU upgrade in the summer time to remove it.

 

too many differences... way to many

 

I know the 2003 had one feature my 2005 doesn't... in 2003 you could scroll radio presets from the steering wheel. For some reason they took that out in 2005.

Also, there is supposed to be a different cup holder in the 2003 as opposed to the 2005 (according to my service advisor).

 

I'm just trying to look for the best one. Right now it will have to be a 2003 or 2004. An '05 is too much.....With that said, will an '03 be good enough??Is it just as reliable as an '04? Besides the comand system being different (anything is an improvement from my car now) are there things I should be aware of?

How about the ABC suspension in the 03's as opposed to the 04's? They seem to fail a lot...do the 04s have less problems?

 

I tend to avoid the first year models and '03 was the first year the V12 TT went into the S600.

I think you've got to get an aftermarket warranty for these vehicles and make sure you get one that covers ABC (I'm sure others can provide information on which do and don't) then you can drive worry-free!

 

The 600 is limited to 130MPH regardless if it has the Sports Package or not. The speed limiter is a function of the ECU programming. The only thing the Sports Package adds is the AMG body kit, the ECU is the same.

I have a 2005 with the Sports Package, my car used to hit the 130MPH limiter all day long. ECU tune = 186MPH top speed limiter!

 

OMG Oxygen you're so cool!! I wanna be just like you when I grow up!!

 

+1

And I want to do it going 186mph!!

I know who I'm talking to when I have problems later

 

Wow, never knew these were limited to 130mph. Was it just US based S600s or the US W220 range? Putting a 130mph limiter on these V12 TT is cruel!

I used to take my father's UK S500 up to 140mph quite a bit...

 

OXYGEN

 

Hey Dennis from the size of you I think you are fully grown and then some.

Back off Oxygen. He IS THE COOLEST!

 

Just like Hanna Montana!

 

Brucie.. If you actually took that seriously.. Then I need to hook you up with some more of the Hebrew Haze..

And just remember one thing about big guys.. The bigger they are.. The faster we can smother you to death when sitting on you