Newbie - S63 Pre-purchase questions
10-09-2012, 02:15 PM
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Newbie - S63 Pre-purchase questions
So I am in the market for a S63. My first order of business if finding out what packages\options are available for the car in the approximate 2008-2009 range.
I'd love to have a check list.
I've seen P02, P03, Sport, rear seat. What do each of these packages include?
Most of the listing also have items listed and I cant tell if they are options or standard equipment; such as lighted door sills, back shades, easy open close trunk, etc.
I came across one that looked great: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/P3-Pk...item2c6873b1f4
Went to look at it, and upon starting it up, the engine was ticking. I was told it was the lifters and it will go away once oil runs through it for a bit after startup. Now I've heard of noisy lifters on GM and Ford, but a hand built AMG with 50k? Is this normal? Also, it has been auctioned multiple times, which worries me. Would prefer a 1 to 2 owner.
What other common problems can I expect with the S63. My friend had I believe a CL63 where both fuel pumps went out. Just wondering what maintenance I can expect with the gen model.
Thanks for all the help!
I'd love to have a check list.
I've seen P02, P03, Sport, rear seat. What do each of these packages include?
Most of the listing also have items listed and I cant tell if they are options or standard equipment; such as lighted door sills, back shades, easy open close trunk, etc.
I came across one that looked great: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/P3-Pk...item2c6873b1f4
Went to look at it, and upon starting it up, the engine was ticking. I was told it was the lifters and it will go away once oil runs through it for a bit after startup. Now I've heard of noisy lifters on GM and Ford, but a hand built AMG with 50k? Is this normal? Also, it has been auctioned multiple times, which worries me. Would prefer a 1 to 2 owner.
What other common problems can I expect with the S63. My friend had I believe a CL63 where both fuel pumps went out. Just wondering what maintenance I can expect with the gen model.
Thanks for all the help!
10-11-2012, 01:12 AM
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Ok, well to answer my own question, here is the breakdown for the 2009 S63 AMG:
PACKAGES AVAILABLE & What they include:
Performance Package
P03 Premium III Package
REAR SEAT PKG
DISTRONIC PLUS PKG
OPTIONS Available:
DESIGNO EDITIONS:
Problems I have heard listed are Intake Manifold Casting, and something to do with the cam lobes with overfilling oil?
If someone can chime in on any common problems, would be much appreciated. Thanks.
PACKAGES AVAILABLE & What they include:
Performance Package
- 20" AMG 5-dual-spoke forged aluminum wheels
- top speed of 186-mph
P03 Premium III Package
- Night View Assist
REAR SEAT PKG
- 8-way pwr outboard rear seats
- active ventilated rear seats w/heating feature
- 4-zone climate control
DISTRONIC PLUS PKG
- Distronic plus adaptive cruise control
- parking guidance & blind spot assist
OPTIONS Available:
- PWR TILT/SLIDE TINTED GLASS PANORAMA ROOF
- IPOD INTEGRATION KIT IN GLOVEBOX
- WOOD & LEATHER-WRAPPED HEATED STEERING WHEEL
- VPC INSTALLED BLUETOOTH PHONE CRADLE
- CARBON FIBER/PIANO BLACK LACQUER INTERIOR TRIM (REQ: 030 AMG Performance Pkg)
- 20" AMG 5-DUAL-SPOKE FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS-inc: 20" x 8.5" front, 20" x 9.5" rear (REQ: 030 AMG Performance Pkg)
DESIGNO EDITIONS:
- ESPRESSO EDITION
- GRAPHITE EDITION
- MYSTIC WHITE EDITION
Problems I have heard listed are Intake Manifold Casting, and something to do with the cam lobes with overfilling oil?
If someone can chime in on any common problems, would be much appreciated. Thanks.
