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03-09-2009, 07:17 PM
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If you look seriously, look for a 2004. The upgrade to MOST COMAND (DVD nav and vastly improved interface and function) is a major improvement. From 2004 to 2006 there are very few differences. Better phone integration is about it.
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03-10-2009, 05:41 PM
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'95 S500 '93 500 SEL
The old NA S55's only made 350hp!? WOW!! Are you sure about that?
The S500 was 302 hp, how did AMG only come up with 42 hp?
What was done to the engine?
The S500 was 302 hp, how did AMG only come up with 42 hp?
What was done to the engine?
03-11-2009, 01:00 PM
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Actually, it was 355 HP. That's a quite reasonable increase from 302 for mods limited to normal aspiration. Torque was 391 vs. 339 ft-lbs, and was probably more important. AMG mods have always concentrated on torque. Of course, when they started applying forced induction in 2003 things got much more interesting.
03-11-2009, 05:14 PM
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What do you folks think of this offer?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
I asked them about swapping out the wheels and they are up for it, but I don't know what value +/- there is in ditching those 20 inchers for something a bit smaller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
I asked them about swapping out the wheels and they are up for it, but I don't know what value +/- there is in ditching those 20 inchers for something a bit smaller.
03-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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'08 M5, '10 Land Cruiser
What do you folks think of this offer?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
I asked them about swapping out the wheels and they are up for it, but I don't know what value +/- there is in ditching those 20 inchers for something a bit smaller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
I asked them about swapping out the wheels and they are up for it, but I don't know what value +/- there is in ditching those 20 inchers for something a bit smaller.
03-11-2009, 07:18 PM
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If it were me, I'd start with a search (either MBUSA or Autotrader) of CPO (Starmark) cars. There seem to be a bunch with about 40-50K miles for about $40K. In this market everything's negotiable and if you can get one of those for a price you can make you are likely to be much better off.
The problem is these cars have a number of high-rate failure items. The ABC suspension often needs valve block and flush repairs, which run over $1,000. A serious failure (pump, hydraulics lines, struts, sensors, electronics) will always be a four-figure bill. Electrical modules are always $1,000 by the time you're done. Intercooler pumps are cheaper, but they are guaranteed to fail.
I personally wouldn't own one of these cars without a good (preferably Starmark) extended warranty. You may be more of a gambler, but be sure you go in with your eyes open.
The problem is these cars have a number of high-rate failure items. The ABC suspension often needs valve block and flush repairs, which run over $1,000. A serious failure (pump, hydraulics lines, struts, sensors, electronics) will always be a four-figure bill. Electrical modules are always $1,000 by the time you're done. Intercooler pumps are cheaper, but they are guaranteed to fail.
I personally wouldn't own one of these cars without a good (preferably Starmark) extended warranty. You may be more of a gambler, but be sure you go in with your eyes open.
03-11-2009, 10:51 PM
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If it were me, I'd start with a search (either MBUSA or Autotrader) of CPO (Starmark) cars. There seem to be a bunch with about 40-50K miles for about $40K. In this market everything's negotiable and if you can get one of those for a price you can make you are likely to be much better off.
The problem is these cars have a number of high-rate failure items. The ABC suspension often needs valve block and flush repairs, which run over $1,000. A serious failure (pump, hydraulics lines, struts, sensors, electronics) will always be a four-figure bill. Electrical modules are always $1,000 by the time you're done. Intercooler pumps are cheaper, but they are guaranteed to fail.
I personally wouldn't own one of these cars without a good (preferably Starmark) extended warranty. You may be more of a gambler, but be sure you go in with your eyes open.
The problem is these cars have a number of high-rate failure items. The ABC suspension often needs valve block and flush repairs, which run over $1,000. A serious failure (pump, hydraulics lines, struts, sensors, electronics) will always be a four-figure bill. Electrical modules are always $1,000 by the time you're done. Intercooler pumps are cheaper, but they are guaranteed to fail.
I personally wouldn't own one of these cars without a good (preferably Starmark) extended warranty. You may be more of a gambler, but be sure you go in with your eyes open.
I was under the impression they solved those types of gremlins in '04 and above. I guess not?
03-11-2009, 11:43 PM
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The engine and powertrain are bulletproof, but ABC and electrical are beloved of gremlins.
