tubaprde

This car is insanely fast and luxurious and I think I got a great deal!

Details, bought from dealer:
Year: 2005, 2 previous owners, Souther California Car
Price: $17,900
50,400 miles
Black on Black
Keyless, Dynamic, Power Trunk, Rear Power Shade
New tires (but rears don't match the front, the car rides great though)
CNA warranty (exclusionary): up to 125k miles or 6 years! -- $2950 extra ($300 deductible, transferrable too).

Also, do most exclusionary policies include "coil packs"? I'm not even sure what a coil pack is...would it be considered part of the spark plugs and therefore a wear and tear item?

My next service at 60k is a service B, I hear that will run about $450 bucks at a dealer (similar to my old SL55). Are there other things that will need to be done at that point (sbc flush, brake flush?).

Out the door it was $22k with warranty/taxes/reg. Not bad when compared to something like a used v6 accord!!! This will be my second car.

Pics are below!

tusabes

That 6 year 75k mike exclusionary warranty is the best part of the deal if it does not exclude the abc struts ?

Can you scan or type in all the exclusions ? If it doesn't specifically exclude coil packs then they are included under an exclusionary warranty .

Also can you post the dealer name ? Perhaps they would like to sell more warranties to mb world members !

tubaprde

I purchased from Carmax...here's the list and it looks like "shock absorbers" are on here but it doesn't say anything about "struts" or "coil packs" but "spark plugs" are on there specifically. What do you think?

EXCLUSIONS:
Other normal maintenance services and parts including engine tune-up (includes spark plugs, glow plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, and rotor), batteries, filters, lubricants or fluids, air conditioning refrigerant, engine coolant, all coolant hoses and accessory drive belt(s), wiper blades, brake pads and shoes, brake rotors and drums, suspension alignment, tires, wheel covers, wheel rims, wheels, wheel balancing, shock absorbers, exhaust system, catalytic converter, manual transmission clutch disc and pressure plate, and clutch throw-out bearing.

Glass, glass framework, fastening adhesives, sealed beam headlamps, light bulbs, lenses, trim, moldings, bright metal, upholstery, vinyl and convertible tops, paint, sheet metal, bumpers, alignment of body parts, flexible body parts, door panels, body panels, structural framework, structural welds, and removable hardtop assemblies.

Repairs made solely to meet or maintain any governmental emission standards.

Any aftermarket accessories or equipment purchased and installed after the vehicle purchase date. These include but are not limited to: anti-theft systems, radar detectors, CB radios, audio/visual equipment, cruise control, sun roof, solar-powered devices, telephones, lift kits, TV/VCR/DVD, and related components and appliances.

tusabes

Abc struts are not shock absorbers , and coil packs are not spark plugs . They should be covered If those exclusions you listed are truly the only items excluded that's a very good warranty and warranty price for a s600!!

tusabes

Also - just my opinion but please take those chrome wheel arches off ! Those are cheesy aftermarket items and Water and dirt get trapped underneath them causing rust (plus they look cheap ) . The chrome headlight rings should go too , but they don't look as bad or cause rust problems so you can leave them if you like them

bzliteyear

Congrats.
It's a GREAT car, as long as you have the warranty.
Even though I often "itch" to get another car, whenever I back into my S600, I realize that other cars just don't compare - either the interior or the 500+hp/600ft lb torque.
Btw, although you don't have the Sports packages, perhaps you can try to find some AMG wheels and upgrade - it'll look much nicer. Lastly, +1 on getting rid of the chrome.
Congrats again.
Patrick

tubaprde

Agreed, I just need to find out how the chrome arches are attached (clip-on or were holes drilled? and if holes were drilled how I would go about refinishing). I'm going to have a buddy who knows cars help with that part, but I'm willing to live with the chrome considering the deal I got.

tubaprde

I'd like to get the sport pkg wheels and kit but I think that will be pretty costly, like maybe 4-5k... just not worth it to me.

It looks like you have an '05 S600 too? Did you upgrade to bluetooth/how did you do it? Do you know if all 05 s600's in the USA came with the integrated phone so then it's just a simple puck purchase? also, did you get a tune?

tusabes

I have the puck if you have the v60 cradle in the armrest
I thought it would work in my 2002 but only works on 2004+

gman2201

Hi looking for moto puck, can you PM me more info and pricing. I just purchased a S500, with the V60 cradle in the armrest.

ibeforreal

I would ask the warranty company specifically if the ABC Struts are covered. They may consider them as shock absorbers which they are not. Replacing them would be on of your most expensive repairs.

Fraser

Looks like a very good deal! The wheels are not standard S600 ones, they look a bit like some that were options on European vehicles that you don't often see on the US cars.