S55KL (2002) Service History continuance- Dealer or Indy?
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'02 S55KL AMG
S55KL (2002) Service History continuance- Dealer or Indy?
Good evening all!
Recently purchased an S55KL AMG the day before last which I believe is quite well equipped. As forewarned by my brother in law, ive kept a substantial amount of cash on the side for any jobs that need doing. The first one being a service... The service history with the car against the mileage is as follows:-
14K- Dealer
30K- Dealer
44K- Dealer
58K- Dealer
72K- Dealer
82K- Dealer
90K- other
104K- Dealer
It sits at 108K and would like to get a service done on it considering I've just bought it. Im considering whether there is any merit in me giving the car over to the dealers for an A service or to give it to an independent.
I appreciate that these cars are AMG, however im unsure as to whether maintaining it by the dealer will bear any difference in the future when it comes to selling up. Have you guys kept it stealer stamped or independent?
It seems that with the history ive got so far, its been well maintained. Gear selector has been replaced as has the ABC pump, receipted by the dealers from a couple years back. My bro in law has told me that the car could do with a oil, brake and diff fluid change along with everything else that comes with an A service but after speaking to the independants AND the dealers today they've told me that the diff fluid only needs changing after the first 1,000 miles and that's it. Have any of you guys had your diff oil changed after your first 1K?
Any help is much appreciated, please bear with me and my stupid questions... im new to the Benz world however im walking through with DEEP pockets and my eyes open...
Recently purchased an S55KL AMG the day before last which I believe is quite well equipped. As forewarned by my brother in law, ive kept a substantial amount of cash on the side for any jobs that need doing. The first one being a service... The service history with the car against the mileage is as follows:-
14K- Dealer
30K- Dealer
44K- Dealer
58K- Dealer
72K- Dealer
82K- Dealer
90K- other
104K- Dealer
It sits at 108K and would like to get a service done on it considering I've just bought it. Im considering whether there is any merit in me giving the car over to the dealers for an A service or to give it to an independent.
I appreciate that these cars are AMG, however im unsure as to whether maintaining it by the dealer will bear any difference in the future when it comes to selling up. Have you guys kept it stealer stamped or independent?
It seems that with the history ive got so far, its been well maintained. Gear selector has been replaced as has the ABC pump, receipted by the dealers from a couple years back. My bro in law has told me that the car could do with a oil, brake and diff fluid change along with everything else that comes with an A service but after speaking to the independants AND the dealers today they've told me that the diff fluid only needs changing after the first 1,000 miles and that's it. Have any of you guys had your diff oil changed after your first 1K?
Any help is much appreciated, please bear with me and my stupid questions... im new to the Benz world however im walking through with DEEP pockets and my eyes open...
