seven11

i am looking at a 2008 S63 performance pack. with 68k miles

anything i should look out for?

and what did the performance pack. include in 2008?

thanks

commops7

get the car on a lift and inspect it yourself. This act alone puts power into your hands when negotiating price and prepares you for the next 50k miles on the car. I would also ask for service history print out.

p.s. I never heard of a " performance pack", i mean, isn't this what AMG S63 is?!?

Zax63

I would take it to a dealer and have them perform a PPI and tell you what the car would need to be CPO'd. That will give you an idea of maintenance costs. I would also do a search on issues with the 63 motor on this site.

commops7

motor? What do you know or have heard about the motor?

Zax63

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...3+motor+issues

Same motor to my knowledge. But I barely know my a$$ from my elbow.

seven11

i heard about the early failure of the 63 motor

is this a common thing?

i am looking for a warranty too. U guys think a MB dealer will sell me one for an S63 with 68k miles?

Zax63

Depends on the dealer. Normally they won't sell you a warranty unless you buy the car from them. That being said, Theoretically if you do all of the service that is needed to get the car up to cpo spec(that is a lot) at the dealer, they may make enough money on the deal to figure out how to sell you a cert. It might be cheaper to find a comprehensive extended warranty aftermarket from a reputable company, like from Bruce at Becks import who sponsors on this board. I have no experience with him but a number of people have used him if you do a quick search on the board. Most of your questions will be answered on the E63 portion of the board, w211 chassis, a much more active section than this. Good luck.

seven11

thanks guys

one more question, is there something to look for or something to avoid on 2008-09 S63's?

commops7

No this is not common. I have no issues w/ mine @ 57K miles. You have to read between the lines sometimes; people panic, people spread rumors and this lawsuit original started w/ one guy leasing an '07 E-class E63, then bunch of people all of a sudden got stupid and heard noises. I wouldn't sweat it too much. I don't think a dealer would CPO anything over 50k though, but what do I know, I'm not in that field.

Rfbarnes

I have a 2009 s63amg with 68k on it and I'm getting ready to put head gaskets on it. Idk maybe I bout a lemon or the previous owner didn't take care of it

commops7

good thing for forum notifications. Shortly after I made the post above, i ended up offloading my s63 due to knocking in the block at almost 59k miles. I am glad i did because along with that, i found out my brakes front, were shot (were last done @ 47k miles on mine) and the rear seal on the diff was leaking. I regret making the post, the car is gone now. I am glad i got rid of it when i did. Apparently the car was made to really go good until warranty goes, then all bets are off. Just a money pit in my opinion & experience.

seven11

well... i guess i am gonna hold off on buying an s63 for now.