possible to add packages yourself after purchase?
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possible to add packages yourself after purchase?
i have a 2017 s550e plug in hybrid LWB and been having it for about 2 months now, but im really not satisfied with the packages it came with. i had to choose this specific car because its a hybrid and since theyre so rare there arent many cars with different packages to choose from. now that we bought this thing i was always curious if its possible to add on packages on this list.
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
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For a price, anything is possible but it would probably be much less expensive to trade your 2017 S550E for another vehicle that was factory built the way you want it.
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i have a 2017 s550e plug in hybrid LWB and been having it for about 2 months now, but im really not satisfied with the packages it came with. i had to choose this specific car because its a hybrid and since theyre so rare there arent many cars with different packages to choose from. now that we bought this thing i was always curious if its possible to add on packages on this list.
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
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If you find a shop that will take your OPEN CHECKBOOK then it can be done. 3x the cost if you want MB parts too.
The unfortunate part is the 550e is quite rare (and very cool), so honestly just enjoy the regular S-Class items or get a different car - you probably won't want to keep the hybrid for more then max 10+ years (or less) as that battery/hybrid system will go, not any fault of MB, just how those things work.
You can upgrade smaller things like ambient light and maybe the speakers if you want to, but honestly it's not worth it unless you want to go down a huge expensive rabbit hole. Be warned you may uncover things that add more cost when doing something like this, interior plastics can sometimes snap bits off adding more cost.
Good luck!
The unfortunate part is the 550e is quite rare (and very cool), so honestly just enjoy the regular S-Class items or get a different car - you probably won't want to keep the hybrid for more then max 10+ years (or less) as that battery/hybrid system will go, not any fault of MB, just how those things work.
You can upgrade smaller things like ambient light and maybe the speakers if you want to, but honestly it's not worth it unless you want to go down a huge expensive rabbit hole. Be warned you may uncover things that add more cost when doing something like this, interior plastics can sometimes snap bits off adding more cost.
Good luck!
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so the smart choice here is just waiting till the battery goes out and trade/sell the car for another s class? and whats open checkbook, my bad i dont know a lot about cars, and if you had to guess, how much would cost to get first class seats?
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Well, I would dump it before the battery goes out, to get the most value. An open checkbook is basically giving someone a whole lot of money!
I would enjoy the car while you need the extra gas efficiency and before things go wrong trade it for one that's got everything you need! Or you could get a different S now but I don't know if you can find a 550e with everything you want.
I would enjoy the car while you need the extra gas efficiency and before things go wrong trade it for one that's got everything you need! Or you could get a different S now but I don't know if you can find a 550e with everything you want.
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Also, try looking into the S450's they are surprisingly most of the time well optioned cars! The V6 is very reliable, gets GREAT gas mileage, and is more then fast especially for daily driving and driving others in peace. Look into a 2018 or newer as they get more tech!
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Also, try looking into the S450's they are surprisingly most of the time well optioned cars! The V6 is very reliable, gets GREAT gas mileage, and is more then fast especially for daily driving and driving others in peace. Look into a 2018 or newer as they get more tech!
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From my memory yes, since the W222 got a facelift in 2018 with new infotainment, various other interior/exterior changes, & new engine variants. the 2018 S560 has the M176.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M276 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M276 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
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From my memory yes, since the W222 got a facelift in 2018 with new infotainment, various other interior/exterior changes, & new engine variants. the 2018 S560 has the M176.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M276 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M276 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
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From my memory yes, since the W222 got a facelift in 2018 with new infotainment, various other interior/exterior changes, & new engine variants. the 2018 S560 has the M176.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M276 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M276 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
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From my memory yes, since the W222 got a facelift in 2018 with new infotainment, various other interior/exterior changes, & new engine variants. the 2018 S560 has the M176.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M278 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
However, the 2017 model year is the only time the 9-speed is paired with the M278 V8. I think both V8's from the W221 & W222 are great, I think more people like the older M276 since it's "Prooven" itself by lasting until now. They both have their issues though.
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i have a 2017 s550e plug in hybrid LWB and been having it for about 2 months now, but im really not satisfied with the packages it came with. i had to choose this specific car because its a hybrid and since theyre so rare there arent many cars with different packages to choose from. now that we bought this thing i was always curious if its possible to add on packages on this list.
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
I looked at adding the 3D burmester package when I had my S550: You can fild all the speakers, cost will be around $1500-$2K. But, you will have to cut holes into the the doors and headliner for mounting the speakers, and custom fab mounting points, or buy new hardware for $3K+/used, and used are almost impossible to find. The amp only cost around $700 new, but the sub and enclosure is almost impossible to find. Much cheaper and easier to add an aftermarket setup. However, you have noise cancelling tech going at all times so it might cancel out the gains you achieve from aftermerket equipment.
The rear seat package is really hard to find. You can buy new for $10K+ or find one on the auction site, but it will still cost $3K+ and you'll have to wait for the right color to pop up. Then there's coding. Not sure what seats you have, but adding matching/contrasting pillows might also help. I can say for sure that Exclusive Nappa leather has a much better feel than even the Nappa leather. I have Exclusive Nappa and my wife's favorite seat is the rear in my car. I actually sit back there and read sometimes.
Fridge in back: Normally there's at least one available on the marketplace. I believe the wiring harness is there on all cars, but not 100% sure. Easy to open up the passage in other W222s, but not sure about hybrid; battery or wiring might be in the way.
Air balance package: Yes: https://mbworld.org/forums/s63-amg-s...ml#post9013080
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This makes me wonder about the 'Night View' option ... was it done entirely in software? Seems that it probably uses the regular cameras and dash display, is there any other hardware involved?
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Night view...I looked into that. Not only is ther a separate camera but the headlights are different too. The headlights on cars with Night vision send out infrared beams that the night vision camera reads. No beam no night vision. The headlights are by far the most expensive part of that upgrade. Also will need coding, and wiring harnes is already present. Another reason I decided to buy a different car, my 2018 has night vision and I use it all the time in Seattle.
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I am able to add ALL options to w222.
Night view...I looked into that. Not only is ther a separate camera but the headlights are different too. The headlights on cars with Night vision send out infrared beams that the night vision camera reads. No beam no night vision. The headlights are by far the most expensive part of that upgrade. Also will need coding, and wiring harnes is already present. Another reason I decided to buy a different car, my 2018 has night vision and I use it all the time in Seattle.
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i have a 2017 s550e plug in hybrid LWB and been having it for about 2 months now, but im really not satisfied with the packages it came with. i had to choose this specific car because its a hybrid and since theyre so rare there arent many cars with different packages to choose from. now that we bought this thing i was always curious if its possible to add on packages on this list.
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
best burmester package
rear seat comfort package/Business Class Package (i always have people in the back including me sometimes this is the most important for me)
fridge in the back
air balance package
Tedious. But do-able. I’m currently finishing a project car where I’m adding all options to a w222 that came with none.
driver assistance package
360 view
night vision
HUD Display
Burmester High End
Fridge
Every option has a module & harness that needs to be coded to the vehicle so most importantly you need XENTRY to code it all once you hook it up correctly. PM if you’re serious about getting it done.
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First off I have a 550e 2016 and battery is as gooda new and you have a 8 or 10 year warranty. I have a decent optioned car no rear seat but AMG Sport, better leather etc. As stated while it will be expensive to buy and sell a car you should probably look for a new one and maybe go for regular vs. hybrid. I found exactly 1 550e with rear seat limo and 3D, no AMG package and someone bought it before I could fly in to get it.
I have owned since April 2019 and trouble free and great gas mileage, but if you want those start shopping and find it then sell yours
I have owned since April 2019 and trouble free and great gas mileage, but if you want those start shopping and find it then sell yours
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Tedious. But do-able. I’m currently finishing a project car where I’m adding all options to a w222 that came with none.
driver assistance package
360 view
night vision
HUD Display
Burmester High End
Fridge
Every option has a module & harness that needs to be coded to the vehicle so most importantly you need XENTRY to code it all once you hook it up correctly. PM if you’re serious about getting it done.
driver assistance package
360 view
night vision
HUD Display
Burmester High End
Fridge
Every option has a module & harness that needs to be coded to the vehicle so most importantly you need XENTRY to code it all once you hook it up correctly. PM if you’re serious about getting it done.
