How Long Will You Keep You w222?
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S550
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. If I replaced my S550 with an S600/S65, I'd be needing coil packs annually though lol.
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Thats my thing, I daily drive my S Class and I drive 15k miles a year, the V12 just isn't economical for that use IMO, too costly for fuel and maintenance. For a fun weekend car sure give me the 12.
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2015 S550 4Matic, AMG Sports Pkg, White/Black
I hit 97,000 miles today and took the car (2015 S550) in for it's B2 service. $2,500 for that (less 20% disc) so $2000. They called me end of day to let me know it needs F & R. pads and rotors ($1350 and $1585) respectively. Also need 2 front tires plus alignment ($1100 +$260). So, all together, assuming 20% discount on all but tires, we're talking $4556 plus tires of $1100 = $5656. Am I nuts (yes) for going to the dealer? It's easy and I get a loaner. Go ahead, I can take my lumps...thoughts?
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I just priced out a pair of rear tires for my ‘15 S-65. 285/35-20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. $750.00 all up out the door mounted and balanced. Check with Discount Tire. No need to be abused by MB. $$$ for the service is horrendous as well. Of course I do all my own servicing except for tires.
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I did front and rear brake pads using powerstop ceramic pads and powerstop rotors for 1000 dollars in parts from rock auto and had them installed at a local independent shop for 300 dollars. No more brake dust on the rims either.
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I hit 97,000 miles today and took the car (2015 S550) in for it's B2 service. $2,500 for that (less 20% disc) so $2000. They called me end of day to let me know it needs F & R. pads and rotors ($1350 and $1585) respectively. Also need 2 front tires plus alignment ($1100 +$260). So, all together, assuming 20% discount on all but tires, we're talking $4556 plus tires of $1100 = $5656. Am I nuts (yes) for going to the dealer? It's easy and I get a loaner. Go ahead, I can take my lumps...thoughts?
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2024 S580
I hit 97,000 miles today and took the car (2015 S550) in for it's B2 service. $2,500 for that (less 20% disc) so $2000. They called me end of day to let me know it needs F & R. pads and rotors ($1350 and $1585) respectively. Also need 2 front tires plus alignment ($1100 +$260). So, all together, assuming 20% discount on all but tires, we're talking $4556 plus tires of $1100 = $5656. Am I nuts (yes) for going to the dealer? It's easy and I get a loaner. Go ahead, I can take my lumps...thoughts?
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You'll save a ton, and they are MB techs and use all MB OEM parts unless there is a better part. They did my brakes pads and rotors F&R for $2,000, MB OEM rotors (which are $1,000 themselves) and ceramic pads. On top of that they are huge MB Nerds, we spent 30 minutes under my car on the lift just talking about the car and you can tell how much they love them and what they do, plus they have loaners.
I'll never set foot in the dealer again.
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2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
I have a 2014 W222 that I picked up at the factory ten years ago next week. I’ve worked from home for the past 17 years so I don’t drive much. The mileage is at 61500. So this is 10 years and I’m certain I will keep it as long as it keeps going. I had a bunch of stuff go at the same time this past week so the $7500 bill for maintenance was certainly the most I ever paid for service but it’s cheaper than a new one.
There is also a nostalgia element for me as I have lots of great memories especially of the Euro Delivery trip.
But…even if I wanted a new one, there is no replacement car to buy. I had an S500 2023 loaner this week and I share many of the opinions I have seen here about the W223. Inside is quite frankly, hideous. The tablet is cringe worthy. The car drove well but it’s just not the statue/style of the W222. Ironically every person at the dealer shared the same sentiment. You can’t beat the interior of mine. So at this point, I suspect I’ll own it until we can’t get parts for it ( so they’ll probably drive my wife in it at my funeral)
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There is also a nostalgia element for me as I have lots of great memories especially of the Euro Delivery trip.
But…even if I wanted a new one, there is no replacement car to buy. I had an S500 2023 loaner this week and I share many of the opinions I have seen here about the W223. Inside is quite frankly, hideous. The tablet is cringe worthy. The car drove well but it’s just not the statue/style of the W222. Ironically every person at the dealer shared the same sentiment. You can’t beat the interior of mine. So at this point, I suspect I’ll own it until we can’t get parts for it ( so they’ll probably drive my wife in it at my funeral)
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2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
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I’m up to a whopping 6,900 miles. With The RENNTech tune, ILS+, tinting, and wrap up front I have many cross country trips ahead of us.
MB extended warranty is good for another 9 months then I’ll roll the dice on a rather safe bet and self insure it for repairs. Service B was $850 at the dealer 10 min away. Solid independent shop is 30 min away. Not worth it for travel time back and forth, drop off and pick up, but they’re good guys. I could use them again in the future.
Just working all the time so can’t seem to get behind the wheel as much as I want except when going CC.
Even if I wanted to replace it there’s not much out there interesting that fits what we need. Wife really dislikes the W223 and I agree.
MB extended warranty is good for another 9 months then I’ll roll the dice on a rather safe bet and self insure it for repairs. Service B was $850 at the dealer 10 min away. Solid independent shop is 30 min away. Not worth it for travel time back and forth, drop off and pick up, but they’re good guys. I could use them again in the future.
Just working all the time so can’t seem to get behind the wheel as much as I want except when going CC.
Even if I wanted to replace it there’s not much out there interesting that fits what we need. Wife really dislikes the W223 and I agree.
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2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
Yes. No doubt it’s higher than an independent shop but the “free” loaner is convenient. I’ve always had the dealer service it. If I need another strut replacement, I’d probably go independent. I’m in the Tampa Bay area but not had great experiences with the few independent shops in the area I’ve tried on my wife’s E350. But that was a few years ago.
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2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
Yes. No doubt it’s higher than an independent shop but the “free” loaner is convenient. I’ve always had the dealer service it. If I need another strut replacement, I’d probably go independent. I’m in the Tampa Bay area but not had great experiences with the few independent shops in the area I’ve tried on my wife’s E350. But that was a few years ago.
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Yes. No doubt it’s higher than an independent shop but the “free” loaner is convenient. I’ve always had the dealer service it. If I need another strut replacement, I’d probably go independent. I’m in the Tampa Bay area but not had great experiences with the few independent shops in the area I’ve tried on my wife’s E350. But that was a few years ago.
Last edited by SW20S; Mar 7, 2024 at 08:27 PM.
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Anyway, glad you got it fixed, markup is crazy anywhere unless DIY.
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2020 S450 4Matic, 2022 GLS450 4Matic, 2015 C300
This is me too, I always have a daily and another, and swap one a year. My S450 is my daily, 20-25,000 miles/year, and I just traded my 2019 (which I was going to keep to 100k), for a CPO 2020, with 9,000 miles. The package was too good to turn down, and I got another new car. My ‘19 was at 70,000 miles, and was starting to feel it, especially compared to my new low mileage ‘20.
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2014 S63 2010 ML350 Bluetec 2009 SL550
Just got my 2014 S63 last year . I intend to keep it a long time as it's summer ride for me. At 3k per year it should last until I am done driving or there are no more parts for it.
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MB S450 2018 4Matic; MB EQS SUV 450
2018 S450 4Matic bought CPO in 2019.
it's 78K miles. So far two sets of tires and brakes and rotors, running perfectly. The Driver Assistant function is much better than that in W223 or EQS'.
I plan to keep it for a long time.
it's 78K miles. So far two sets of tires and brakes and rotors, running perfectly. The Driver Assistant function is much better than that in W223 or EQS'.
I plan to keep it for a long time.
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