Highest miles?
View Poll Results: How many miles do you have on your S class
20-39k
0
0%
40-59k
2
4.55%
60k-79k
2
4.55%
80k-99k
11
25.00%
100k-119k
12
27.27%
120k-139k
2
4.55%
140k-159k
3
6.82%
160k+
12
27.27%
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Highest miles?
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Palm Beach,FL
2000 S430, 2000 S500 Both Brilliant Silver!
Rebuilt trans due to my incompetence while doing a drain/fill and conductor plate replacement.
Original engine, just maintenance. Plugs,coils,filters.
Still pulls like it did in '06, happy to hit the limiter when necessary.
Replaced all front suspension components, all mounts, ripped out/replaced Airmatic with Strutmasters on all corners and changed crank sensor.
Original engine, just maintenance. Plugs,coils,filters.
Still pulls like it did in '06, happy to hit the limiter when necessary.
Replaced all front suspension components, all mounts, ripped out/replaced Airmatic with Strutmasters on all corners and changed crank sensor.
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Joined: Nov 2011
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2009 S550 4Matic P03 Blk/Blk
Dang that's some good service life....
Speaking of tranny work, what does Merc recommend for change intervals? I was ASE certified (worked on mostly American makes so I'm a bit ignorant but learning) but I'm puzzled as what appears to be the tranny filler tube is 'locked' for service techs only? Since when did eyeballing the tranny fluid become complicated?
Where is a good place to find service manuals etc? I ordered one off of EBay a bit ago for a few bucks but I have my doubts as to how good it'll be.
Speaking of tranny work, what does Merc recommend for change intervals? I was ASE certified (worked on mostly American makes so I'm a bit ignorant but learning) but I'm puzzled as what appears to be the tranny filler tube is 'locked' for service techs only? Since when did eyeballing the tranny fluid become complicated?
Where is a good place to find service manuals etc? I ordered one off of EBay a bit ago for a few bucks but I have my doubts as to how good it'll be.
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From: Welwyn, Herts, UK
2006 S600
I've had several W220's, several V12's and several big-miles cars, but not altogether before.
The engine, bodywork and interior have stood the test of time very well indeed, but the suspension and gearbox clonk and whine more than my other Mercs.
Nick
Last edited by Welwynnick; Oct 20, 2012 at 08:39 AM.
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 14
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S500
I believe a mercedes benz that is well maintained can handle many miles. i am originally from africa and my grand father drives a 1983 280e. its still in good condition and everything is still original except for the paint. not sure what the mileage is though. i am 3 years older than that car.
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 627
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From: SF
E-Class
2003 S55, bought with 152k in 2011 March, spark plug fire in 2012 August with 188k now just sitting in a lot waiting for repairs
2006 S65, bought a month ago with 82k, now 82.5k due to 5 dollar gas and rain LOL.
2006 S65, bought a month ago with 82k, now 82.5k due to 5 dollar gas and rain LOL.
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From: Long Island, NY & SE England
A Mercedes obviously!
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Nebraska
2006 S500 4matic
Miles and miles
I just traded off my 2000 Audi A8L with 188K for a 2006 S500. I done two timing belts and a tranny in the Audi. I hope to get by at least as good with the S500. I will know in two years.
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