2006 S600
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From: Kingsville Ontario (South of Detroit)
2003 S500 4Matic (SOLD) + 2004 S55 (SOLD) 2005 CLK 500 Cabriolet 2008 S 450
2006 S600
I'm thinking of moving from my S500 and S55 to a 2006 S600. Am I crazy? What should I be looking for? What should I avoid? All opinions are welcome.
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From: Aiken, SC
2007 S600
Not crazy.
I was a long time S55 (04) driver with Kleemann mods. When the mileage got to high and the warranty expired it went away. I now have an 05 S600, also modded with and ECU / TCU tune and more open exhaust.
There is a good thread somewhere on 600 versus 55 but the short story is:
Same major issue, ABC suspension. You don;t want to own either without deep pockets or an extended warranty. The S55 is more "exciting" but the S600 is faster (over 2k rpms), has WAY more torque and in the end for me is a much better balanced car. Plus the S600 interior is really far superior to the S55. Every surface is top grade leather and the standard features make the S55 seem loke your base car.
That said, you won't get: the AMG brakes (unless you find an AMG package on an S600 like mine) and paddle shift on the stering. Why not have the best of all and gofor an S65?
There is a good thread somewhere on 600 versus 55 but the short story is:
Same major issue, ABC suspension. You don;t want to own either without deep pockets or an extended warranty. The S55 is more "exciting" but the S600 is faster (over 2k rpms), has WAY more torque and in the end for me is a much better balanced car. Plus the S600 interior is really far superior to the S55. Every surface is top grade leather and the standard features make the S55 seem loke your base car.
That said, you won't get: the AMG brakes (unless you find an AMG package on an S600 like mine) and paddle shift on the stering. Why not have the best of all and gofor an S65?
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From: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Mercedes SL63 AMG; Mercedes E63 AMG S 4matic; Mercedes C43 AMG; Mercedes S Class, Mercedes GLK
Here is a 2005 ($25,950) located in Mississauga (west of Toronto) Ontario
I've purchased 2 vehicles from here and they have been good to deal with on both occasions. The cars they stock tend to be in very good condition.
http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Mercedes...howcpo=ShowCPO
I briefly thought about going to look at it, but the price delta between this and my existing S430 isn't worth it for me. Good luck with your search.
James
http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Mercedes...howcpo=ShowCPO
I briefly thought about going to look at it, but the price delta between this and my existing S430 isn't worth it for me. Good luck with your search.
James
