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Hi folks!
Follow up to my previous post about my journey to getting a W221, I've finally bought one.
It's a 2007 S550 with 150000km
Picking it up on Saturday when insurance kicks in.
What I'm interested in hearing about is ways to make it better
I've seen some Android/CarPlay things here and there but I dont wanna get into all that right now, I think I'll just get one of those Bluetooth 30-pin things. Thoughts?
What are some tips for interior cleaning? I will be doing it myself because I'm old school and I don't wanna pay through my teeth for detailing.
I'm just looking to hear about any fun little modifications I can make (definitely gonna be lurking around on the forums a lot more now) and any tips and tricks from existing owners
Finally, as I mentioned before, the w221 is significant to me for emotional reasons. I will probably own this car forever (unless it explodes or something) so I'm mentally prepared to face the issues as they arrive haha
I know that the big upgrades (in-car entertainment, wheels, etc...) will have a big effect, but don't underestimate how fulfilling it is to have your car working 100% like it did the day it rolled off of the showroom floor. Luxury is luxury. A luxurious powerful car in 2007 is just as luxurious and powerful today.
My suggestions:
Get the oil and other fluids and filters changed.
Chances are, you don't know where the car is on its maintenance history. Also, when people get tired/bored with cars, they tend to slack off on maintenance.
Pull the codes with a decent code reader. Export the saved codes before you clear them (or simply take a pic/video of them) for reference.
This will let you know about any issues that may or may not still be around.
Fix everything that's broken.
It's unlikely that the car is perfect. There will probably be small things like a broken cup holder or interior bulb that's out.
Replace all of the missing screws, clips, etc...
Over the years, lazy/careless mechanics always forget to put stuff back.
Interior and exterior detail
Bonus points for paint correction and ceramic coating!
Congrats,
What a nice interior
You can just have a facelift bumpers, mirrors, headlamps , taillights and may be the wheels
Besides, 150.000 KM maintenance should be done whatever it involves ( engine mounts , tranny mounts as well )
You're lucky you have a dark interior. I have the Cashmere interior and I can see every new footprint on the floormats after I clean them. The world is a dirty place. Weathertech makes a fitted rubber floormat for our cars. They cost a bit less than original replacement floormats.