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I'm pretty certain that AMG didn't produce a Black Series S63. Black Series cars are exclusively two door, very rare and essentially stripped down street-legal race cars. The Piano Black interior trim is a Designo option available across the W221 S Class line. There is no performance or power package available on an S63...the S63 itself is a performance and power package on a base W221
That looks to me like a very nice S63 with a fake Ebay trunk badge. If this will be your first S, be aware what you're getting into. A 63 can be very expensive to maintain and repair. A fresh set of brake pads and rotors installed are around $2,500. A reman'd engine from Mercedes is $37,000. No 3rd party warranty company will write a contract on an AMG car. Really the only way to buy one is MB CPO.
$29.99 on Ebay,,,
It may still be a good deal, but not if you're paying a premium for a "Black Series" car.
Last edited by Mike5215; Oct 21, 2014 at 09:26 PM.
I'm pretty certain that AMG didn't produce a Black Series S63. Black Series cars are exclusively two door, very rare and essentially stripped down street-legal race cars. The Piano Black interior trim is a Designo option available across the W221 S Class line. There is no performance or power package available on an S63...the S63 itself is a performance and power package on a base W221
That looks to me like a very nice S63 with a fake Ebay trunk badge. If this will be your first S, be aware what you're getting into. A 63 can be very expensive to maintain and repair. A fresh set of brake pads and rotors installed are around $2,500. A reman'd engine from Mercedes is $37,000. No 3rd party warranty company will write a contract on an AMG car. Really the only way to buy one is MB CPO.
$29.99 on Ebay,,,
It may still be a good deal, but not if you're paying a premium for a "Black Series" car.
P30 AMG Performance Package "performance package for the S63 provides a limited-slip rear differential and raises the top-speed limiter from 155 mph to 186."
P30 AMG Performance Package "performance package for the S63 provides a limited-slip rear differential and raises the top-speed limiter from 155 mph to 186."
I'm not sure what the cut off is. I just drove a 2007 S63 CPO with 60k miles a few weeks ago. I guess there is a performance package. Never heard of that before. Good to know it's not stuck with that wimpy 155 mph limiter, for when you want to show a Lear jet who's boss.
Seriously, it's a really good looking car and very tempting but I personally couldn't pull the trigger on a high mileage S63/65. You're a brave man.
The Performance Package also raises the HP from 536 to 563 and TQ from 590 lb. ft. to 664 lb. ft. Also comes with Carbon Fiber engine cover versus standard grey engine cover. This is in addition to what was mentioned above. Performance Package is a $7300 option.
The Performance Package also raises the HP from 536 to 563 and TQ from 590 lb. ft. to 664 lb. ft. Also comes with Carbon Fiber engine cover versus standard grey engine cover. This is in addition to what was mentioned above. Performance Package is a $7300 option.
Are you sure that is for 07-09? That info might be for newer.
The Performance Package also raises the HP from 536 to 563 and TQ from 590 lb. ft. to 664 lb. ft. Also comes with Carbon Fiber engine cover versus standard grey engine cover. This is in addition to what was mentioned above. Performance Package is a $7300 option.
Are you sure that is for 07-09? That info might be for newer.
Jason B I didn't pay attention to the year of the OP's car. The increase in HP and TQ and engine cover that I speak of is for MY 11-13 with 5.5 TT engine. Thanks for the correction.
No 3rd party warranty company will write a contract on an AMG car. Really the only way to buy one is MB CPO.
In regards to aftermarket warranties, I found three different companies that were willing to cover my '05 CL65 with 90K miles. USAA, Carchex, and ACU (Route 66) were the three, but I'd recommend going with either of the first two.
In regards to aftermarket warranties, I found three different companies that were willing to cover my '05 CL65 with 90K miles. USAA, Carchex, and ACU (Route 66) were the three, but I'd recommend going with either of the first two.
Good to know. I struck out trying to get coverage on an S63 but I didn't try those companies. How much was it and how much coverage did you get?
Jason B I didn't pay attention to the year of the OP's car. The increase in HP and TQ and engine cover that I speak of is for MY 11-13 with 5.5 TT engine. Thanks for the correction.
Ah, cool. That's insane, probably super rare and I've never seen one
Good to know. I struck out trying to get coverage on an S63 but I didn't try those companies. How much was it and how much coverage did you get?
Carchex was 6K for 3 years and with fantastic coverage. USAA was around $2,500 for one year, but had excellent coverage also. ACU was only a couple grand for 3 years, but the coverage was crap. Obviously lower mileage cars will be much cheaper to insure.
FOR THOSE THAT ALREADY HAVE A 2-3 YEAR CPO... Mike5215, etc...
You can add additional to the CPO Mercedes warranty as well, even after the CPO expires. I would do it BEFORE though, as it's less. This car is done in 2017, but local dealer will sell one year for $2,300 I think and an additional 2 year for $4,600, and we all know we can shop around for that Mercedes price. And, if you buy it now, and say you don't use it, you get a full refund!
Those that have a CPO car that is ending warranty in say 2017, you could buy the extra year now, which it's cheaper now than later, if you don't use it, or plan on selling the car before then, you can get a refund.
Carchex was 6K for 3 years and with fantastic coverage. USAA was around $2,500 for one year, but had excellent coverage also. ACU was only a couple grand for 3 years, but the coverage was crap. Obviously lower mileage cars will be much cheaper to insure.
FOR THOSE THAT ALREADY HAVE A 2-3 YEAR CPO... Mike5215, etc...
You can add additional to the CPO Mercedes warranty as well, even after the CPO expires. I would do it BEFORE though, as it's less. This car is done in 2017, but local dealer will sell one year for $2,300 I think and an additional 2 year for $4,600, and we all know we can shop around for that Mercedes price. And, if you buy it now, and say you don't use it, you get a full refund!
Those that have a CPO car that is ending warranty in say 2017, you could buy the extra year now, which it's cheaper now than later, if you don't use it, or plan on selling the car before then, you can get a refund.
When I bought the car I paid to take it out two extra years for a total of three. Can I the add additional years to those?
The Performance Package also raises the HP from 536 to 563 and TQ from 590 lb. ft. to 664 lb. ft. Also comes with Carbon Fiber engine cover versus standard grey engine cover. This is in addition to what was mentioned above. Performance Package is a $7300 option.
Is there any other way to determine if your car has the performance package? I bought my car used and it has that carbon fiber engine cover but the dealership didn't know if it did or not.
The S63 is fast but I don't think you could tell the difference with the upgraded power. It only does 0-60 .1 seconds faster even with the increase of 74 lbs of torque.
Is there any other way to determine if your car has the performance package? I bought my car used and it has that carbon fiber engine cover but the dealership didn't know if it did or not.
The S63 is fast but I don't think you could tell the difference with the upgraded power. It only does 0-60 .1 seconds faster even with the increase of 74 lbs of torque.
The dealer can print a build sheet with all the specs and options.
That speed limiter increase is such BS. It costs MB zero and i think they charge like $3k for that by itself. 5 minutes in STAR you can do it yourself.
When I bought the car I paid to take it out two extra years for a total of three. Can I the add additional years to those?
Yes Mike! Those prices were for 1 and 2 years, ontop on the 2 additional that we both have now. That was one of the things I was going to email you about, got caught up. So, yea, you can add to the one you currently have, and you can add it now and pay the current price for what is. It's going to be less than buying it in 2017 or whenever your current one expires. And, if you don't use it, they will refund you! Is this cool or what?
Also, there is that extended warranty thread and you can get these at almost wholesale from a few Mercedes dealers in other states, and it's honored at any dealer
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