Guys, I am finding lots of 2007 S550 W221 in mid $30K with mileage of 65-70K. Is it worth to go for that high miles W221? Are W221 more reliable then W220? What kind of problems I can run into if I buy 2007 S550 for $35K with 66K miles on it? Do you need to have some kind of back up or aftermarket car warranty?

Here are some pricing from Riverside Dealer Auction.

10/22/2009 Post-Sale Results for Highline Thursday, October 22nd.

2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 95,986 GREY $35,750
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 49,918 BLACK $38,750
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 49,802 BLACK $42,700
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 4X2 46,855 IRI SIL $42,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 38,571 BLACK $57,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 44,467 BLACK $43,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 54,352 BLK OPL $38,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 65,328 PEWTER $37,750
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 55,873 BLACK $40,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 23,637 IRI SIL $48,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 4X2 30,323 IRI SIL $41,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 4X2 32,905 CPR BLU $44,250
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 4X2 57,349 IRI SIL $39,000
2008 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 9,624 ARC WHT $66,000
2009 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 2,695 FLT GRY $72,500
2009 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PN 4X2 7,972 BLACK $80,000
2008 S63AMG 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PN 8,210 ARC WHT $96,000


10/08/2009 Post-Sale Results for Highline Thursday, October 8th.

2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 93,234 BLACK $35,000
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 18,272 WHITE $50,000
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 66,946 BLACK $44,500
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 32,128 BLACK $49,800
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 47,622 SILVER $44,750
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 34,515 GREY $43,100
2008 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 26,008 BLACK $58,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 33,019 BAR RED $44,700
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 20,049 BLACK $41,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 38,446 BLACK $47,250
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PN 47,576 BLACK $48,250
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 22,308 IRI SIL $46,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 35,275 ALB WHT $45,750
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 25,198 BLACK $44,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 64,275 IRI SIL $37,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC VT 4X2 48,966 PEWTER $42,000
2008 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 23,652 BLACK $64,000
2008 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 14,981 BLACK $67,250
2009 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 4X2 8,236 BLACK $69,250


09/10/2009 Post-Sale Results for Highline Thursday, September 10th.

2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 41,997 BLACK $45,900
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 61,382 SILVER $38,750
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC MR 31,361 SLIVER $47,000
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 31,151 SILVER $43,000
2007 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 32,403 GOLD $41,500
2008 S550 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 13,217 BLACK $66,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 52,603 BLACK $46,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 61,899 IRI SIL $39,950
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 67,478 BLACK $40,450
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 52,107 BLACK $41,450
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 4X2 69,181 BLACK $38,700
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC MR 61,902 SILVER $40,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 24,734 IRI SIL $43,250
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 23,276 PEWTER $51,250
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 68,531 BLACK $38,000
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PN 4X2 12,049 OBS BLK $48,250
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PG 4X2 38,522 BLK OPL $47,750
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 49,681 IRI SIL $48,500
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 81,103 BLK OPL $37,250
2007 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 50,084 ALB WHT $41,500
2008 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 23,292 IRI SIL $69,050
2008 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 18,967 BLACK $55,000
2008 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC PN 40,955 IRI SIL $59,000
2008 S550V 8G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 19,843 BLACK $65,000
2007 S600V 12G 4DSN A PS PB AC PN 4X2 33,189 BLACK $65,050
2006 S65AMG 12G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 62,799 BLACK $36,400
2007 S65AMG 12G 4DSN A PS PB AC SR 4X2 18,179 BLACK $95,500
2008 S65AMG 12G 4DSN A PS PB AC PN 4X2 5,323 PEWTER $129,000

 

I think it's like a lottery. You may buy this car and drive it happily for 5-6 years with no major problems or you may buy it and to have one electronic problem next day that will cost $1K-$2K easy. And then another problem with air suspension will cost another $1K-$2K....
You can check carfax and dealer service records - that's the best you can do. If you buy it from the auction - buy it from MB Financial service line ( or other leasing bank ) on a green light. Take good mechanic to see the car before you bet.
Good luck.

 

it's easy to get excited about the Manheim auctions (Riverside Highline), but some of the lower end cars you see there are 1.0 ratings (damage, cosmetic or body repairs, interior in sad shape, highly used cars). Also, they are probably non-sport with limited features. Now the thing you also need to consider when you are looking at auction results is you can't tell which lane the cars were sold in. Best cars would be MB Financial lease returns, with quality rating of 3.0-5.0. Worst cars would be the lemon law sales from MB of USA in bad shape 1.0-2.0. I would budget for low 40k if I wanted a decent car at the Riverside Highline auction. An extended warranty is a must - GE or Western General are good. Get a service advisor at a dealer that will be your friend and will do the following for you:

(a) work with adjusters at the warranty company so you don't spend on repairs
(b) apply bulletins at will for your car, because it will have some important ones

 

Im looking for the same car and same miles. I agree with cl55 most of these
cars have problems. Its either the car has paint work or mechanical problem. You also have to remember that you have no warrenty. Your not not likely to find a fully serviced car so You would have to put money into it after you buy itfor service. Im trying to find a car that has factory warrenty that if any problem I have I can take to the dealer after I buy it even if it has 2-3 months left its a big plus.

 

Realistically speaking - it's very easy to find a car with existing warranty. Most cars on Manheim auction still have factory warranty on them. The car should be less than 4 years old and less than 50K miles.
Most 2007 cars ( actually bought at 2006 ) are less than 4 years old and it's easy to find less than 50K miles car , so you will have factory warranty for 6-8 months.

 

Is it possible if I buy 2007 S550 with less then 50K miles, say 48K miles and then go to MB to extended original 50K warranty to 100K even though I am not the original owner?

 

The problem is I am looking for amg package and 4matic. I just cant picture myself 27 in a S550 without a sports package. The car has to be mint with original paint. Im also looking for 4matic for better handling in the snow. Also is it better to buy 2008 and what are the differences? I found some beutiful 08 s550 with both 4matic, AMG, p2 or p3, 15-20k miles for 60K but its a little 2 much since im selling my 2003 G500 on autotrader for 30K with extended factory warrenty.

 

Yes, but before you buy this car you gotta make sure this car is eligible for extended warranty from MB. The best way to figure it out just go to your local MB and make connection with the guy, which you going to call from auction, give him VIN#, he's gonna put it in MB service computer and tell you yes or no. I had the same question and my guy from MB told me to do it that way. Their service records and Carfax service records sometimes diferent and, if car had, for example, transmission failure and transmission was replaced even at MB service center - they may have restrictions on this car for extended warranty. Just go to MB and talk to them first

 

I just bought one 07 S550 Designo with 40K miles for my brother to export it to him but he decided to go with the S63, now I want to sell it if u r intersted pm me.

 

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