Got my 2018 S560
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Thank you. I sold my F10 550i due to anticipated issues. It had absolutely no issues within the 7.5 years of ownership. Some of it probably is attributed to low miles, had 35K when I sold it. Especially the N63-V8, before or after the CCP, it was perfectly fine with effortless acceleration and all. I can only compare this one to it in the second half of June once it is properly broken in. What color was your F10?
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2009 C350, 2015 S550
Hate to get rid of it has been a great vehicle.
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From: Portland, OR
2018 S560; 2021 GLS450
Yup, it is a function of engine age as well. 750 mile interval is BS obviously. For me, for the last two years, I had to top it off between oil changes; the first one literally was a week before the scheduled one year oil change (with may be 1K more miles to spare on the indicator), and the second one was 2.5K miles before the due oil change. So it was gradually getting worse. I am sure it would get to a point where I would have ended up having to top off mid cycle first, and then more than once in a year.... Sad, but, I think you are getting there...
On the flip side, it is a very easy and cheap thing to do, so one can be OK with that too...
On the flip side, it is a very easy and cheap thing to do, so one can be OK with that too...
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Yup, it is a function of engine age as well. 750 mile interval is BS obviously. For me, for the last two years, I had to top it off between oil changes; the first one literally was a week before the scheduled one year oil change (with may be 1K more miles to spare on the indicator), and the second one was 2.5K miles before the due oil change. So it was gradually getting worse. I am sure it would get to a point where I would have ended up having to top off mid cycle first, and then more than once in a year.... Sad, but, I think you are getting there...
On the flip side, it is a very easy and cheap thing to do, so one can be OK with that too...
On the flip side, it is a very easy and cheap thing to do, so one can be OK with that too...
Love your new S class. I really like the color!
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You folks are worrying me now about the color I chose (selenite gray) for my 2019 S450 I ordered. I presently have a 2014 iridium silver S550. I had a very tough time deciding on the color this time and thought I would order something different. I doubt it's too late to change the color if I want to. What do you guys think?
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From: So. Calif.
2015 S 550 / SOLD:2012 CLS 550
Ok guys....if you love Black but don't like the dust problem, try the color "Black Pearl" or aka Magnentite Black Melallic. It is an unusual color but very sparkly in the sun or light. Oh...you can call me Captain Jack Sparrow.
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2018 S560; 2021 GLS450
Thank you for the compliment
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2019 S560 Sedan
I just picked up a nearly identical car - 2017 S550, selenite gray, crystal gray/seashell gray interior with the metallized wood trim. It was a dealer demo with 3,000 miles. I really love it and get lots of compliments, especially on the interior.
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From: Calgary
2014 S550 4matic, 2014 Corvette, 2016 Camaro SS 2011 Lexus RX350
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Do you have any take (or is it too early to ask) on the maintenance associated with that light of an interior trim? With me, that was not an option, as I pretty much failed on properly maintaining my oyster/black interior on my F10. And that would have been much more forgiving than what I am looking at in the pictures, as the footwell is all black, and the oyster is a bit darker compared to this color combo... I hope (for you) that this one is easier to maintain.
That is why I had to get the black exclusive nappa on mine... Once burnt, twice shy...
That is why I had to get the black exclusive nappa on mine... Once burnt, twice shy...
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Awesome, I agree it is a beautiful combination, only had mine for a short time but lots of compliments also,
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Do you have any take (or is it too early to ask) on the maintenance associated with that light of an interior trim? With me, that was not an option, as I pretty much failed on properly maintaining my oyster/black interior on my F10. And that would have been much more forgiving than what I am looking at in the pictures, as the footwell is all black, and the oyster is a bit darker compared to this color combo... I hope (for you) that this one is easier to maintain.
That is why I had to get the black exclusive nappa on mine... Once burnt, twice shy...
That is why I had to get the black exclusive nappa on mine... Once burnt, twice shy...
