S65 DID NOT WORK OUT FOR ME! :(
02-02-2014, 12:48 AM
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This is the stupidest story I've read. Follow these steps and keep your S65 and learn a lesson.
$1400 for spark plugs? You not know that dealers smoke crack? That's why they are called stealers.
Take it to an independent shop or a specialist. Doing those 24 plugs should not cost you more than $500. Don't forget the new rubber boots on the coil packs.
When you say ABC is split or broken, you have any lights on the dash? Take the affected hose out and get it re-manufactured. Costs me $60 per hose and they are better than new. Add fluid and get a rodeo done.
15 years later in life is not gauranteed
"An ISF will just need gas and oil." - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Good luck
$1400 for spark plugs? You not know that dealers smoke crack? That's why they are called stealers.
Take it to an independent shop or a specialist. Doing those 24 plugs should not cost you more than $500. Don't forget the new rubber boots on the coil packs.
When you say ABC is split or broken, you have any lights on the dash? Take the affected hose out and get it re-manufactured. Costs me $60 per hose and they are better than new. Add fluid and get a rodeo done.
15 years later in life is not gauranteed
"An ISF will just need gas and oil." - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Good luck
02-02-2014, 08:02 AM
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My granddaughter who is on the Dean's Honor list sent my wife and I a hand written letter almost identical to this post. One page long, no punctuation and all one paragraph.
WTH are they teaching these kids? How are they going to be able to communicate other than on their sell phones and Twitters.
God help us all.
WTH are they teaching these kids? How are they going to be able to communicate other than on their sell phones and Twitters.
God help us all.
02-02-2014, 09:29 AM
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2007 S65, 2005 Nissan Armada
My granddaughter who is on the Dean's Honor list sent my wife and I a hand written letter almost identical to this post. One page long, no punctuation and all one paragraph.
WTH are they teaching these kids? How are they going to be able to communicate other than on their sell phones and Twitters.
God help us all.
WTH are they teaching these kids? How are they going to be able to communicate other than on their sell phones and Twitters.
God help us all.
02-02-2014, 10:59 AM
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How much are you selling the car for? How many miles are on it? Is is currently running and drivable? Are you selling as-is or repairing it first?
02-02-2014, 01:54 PM
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You can easily get that job done for 1/2 and the price if you go to an Indy shop and they would do all 24 not 12. I don't want to sound rude but if you know your on a budget a 65 is not the type of car to own. Annually maintenance on these cars are much higher then the typical cars you see on the road and with high mileage that car was, I'm sure other stuff was bound to happen.
Sure the car was cheap but like you said this car was 200k new and you can bet the parts didn't drop in cost that much. Unless you can turn a wrench like some of the guys on the forum the labor is even worse on these cars. But hopefully you learned a good lesson on this and can apply this to future car purchases, just remember if you hear people saying "if your asking how much it cost to maintain a certain car then you prob can't afford it"
But at least you enjoyed it while you did not many people get to experience a 65 amg
Sure the car was cheap but like you said this car was 200k new and you can bet the parts didn't drop in cost that much. Unless you can turn a wrench like some of the guys on the forum the labor is even worse on these cars. But hopefully you learned a good lesson on this and can apply this to future car purchases, just remember if you hear people saying "if your asking how much it cost to maintain a certain car then you prob can't afford it"
But at least you enjoyed it while you did not many people get to experience a 65 amg
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02-02-2014, 04:34 PM
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Man... sorry to hear about your misfortune.
When you get a s65 you kinda know what you're getting into though... If you don't want to pay massive amounts for maintenance, I think you're better off just getting a regular 20kish 300hp car... You can still dust a lot of people. Good luck with selling the car back to the dealership though.
When you get a s65 you kinda know what you're getting into though... If you don't want to pay massive amounts for maintenance, I think you're better off just getting a regular 20kish 300hp car... You can still dust a lot of people. Good luck with selling the car back to the dealership though.
