My Biggest AMG Disappointment
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W220 S65 AMG
My Biggest AMG Disappointment
I'd like to share this with you all, as it's really bugging me!
When I bought my S65, I failed to notice that the one thing I was looking forward to the most, was not there. I was deeply looking forward to seeing the lettering 'V12 BITURBO' lit up in the instrument cluster each and every time step into the vehicle.
Having seen other CL65's, and S65's of the same era online, I know this was a nice little touch AMG put into these cars. The same for the CL55's, and the S55's - 'V8 Kompressor'. The top speed was also raised to I think 220MPH.
After noticing this a few weeks into ownership, I immediately started to hunt around for pictures to see if ALL S65/CL65's had this, and I was re-assured to find they don't. I found a number of pics, and zoomed into the cluster (sad I know), and a number of them didn't have it!
So my question is was this an optional extra? If not, what could possibly have happened to the original one out into my car?
I have found one on Ebay, but it's the best part of £600/$900! And I'm not entirely sure it would be compatible....Help!
When I bought my S65, I failed to notice that the one thing I was looking forward to the most, was not there. I was deeply looking forward to seeing the lettering 'V12 BITURBO' lit up in the instrument cluster each and every time step into the vehicle.
Having seen other CL65's, and S65's of the same era online, I know this was a nice little touch AMG put into these cars. The same for the CL55's, and the S55's - 'V8 Kompressor'. The top speed was also raised to I think 220MPH.
After noticing this a few weeks into ownership, I immediately started to hunt around for pictures to see if ALL S65/CL65's had this, and I was re-assured to find they don't. I found a number of pics, and zoomed into the cluster (sad I know), and a number of them didn't have it!
So my question is was this an optional extra? If not, what could possibly have happened to the original one out into my car?
I have found one on Ebay, but it's the best part of £600/$900! And I'm not entirely sure it would be compatible....Help!
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You mean like this? http://www.drivingemotions.com/galle...7/97_p59_l.jpg
I think outside of the US, the AMG is in the center (speedo) and the V8/V12 is on the tachometer. Seen here
If you are talking about the COMAND system, then I have no clue and never wanted to mess with the electronics on these cars.
I think outside of the US, the AMG is in the center (speedo) and the V8/V12 is on the tachometer. Seen here
If you are talking about the COMAND system, then I have no clue and never wanted to mess with the electronics on these cars.
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You mean like this? http://www.drivingemotions.com/galle...7/97_p59_l.jpg
I think outside of the US, the AMG is in the center (speedo) and the V8/V12 is on the tachometer. Seen here S55 AMG V8 Kompressor 0-Vmax 0-200 Km/h W220 Mercedes S Klasse - YouTube
If you are talking about the COMAND system, then I have no clue and never wanted to mess with the electronics on these cars.
I think outside of the US, the AMG is in the center (speedo) and the V8/V12 is on the tachometer. Seen here S55 AMG V8 Kompressor 0-Vmax 0-200 Km/h W220 Mercedes S Klasse - YouTube
If you are talking about the COMAND system, then I have no clue and never wanted to mess with the electronics on these cars.
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I have heard that someone else in the UK purchased his 2004 CL65 brand new, and he only realised it didn't have this on his car when he came to sell and the buyer queried it. He apparently called the dealer he bought it through and they didn't have an answer for him.....maybe MB/AMG just missed some of their cars....
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Just noticed something....
Every speedo with 'AMG' and 'V12 BITURBO' or 'V8 KOMPRESSOR' has 'Bosch' next to the temp gauge, like in the link above/below:
http://www.drivingemotions.com/galle...7/97_p59_l.jpg
Every speedo with 'AMG' and 'V12 BITURBO' or 'V8 KOMPRESSOR' has 'Bosch' next to the temp gauge, like in the link above/below:
http://www.drivingemotions.com/galle...7/97_p59_l.jpg
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If you have an S65 AMG it should look exactly like this. Otherwise it was probably swapped out by the previous owner.
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Here is another one on e-Bay for much lower price, $ 499.99 usd:
06 Mercedes W220 S65 AMG Instrument Cluster Speedometer Gauges 2205408647 138K M | eBay
Cheers!
06 Mercedes W220 S65 AMG Instrument Cluster Speedometer Gauges 2205408647 138K M | eBay
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Does anyone know if a the engine cover on the 65 series fit on the 600? That could be another thing to look at if the previous just put the covers on it.
Can someone help make list the difference between 65 and the 600
-brakes
-badges
-cluster
-engine cover
-exhaust
-front amg seat pins
I'm sure you have a genuine S65, but I would never put a standard one on one of the rarest trim in the mercedes line up. Debadging yes, changing out like this no!
Looks like you have to change out the cluster with that ebay one though if it bothers you. It would bug me lol. For the time being, enjoy that beast motor.
Can someone help make list the difference between 65 and the 600
-brakes
-badges
-cluster
-engine cover
-exhaust
-front amg seat pins
I'm sure you have a genuine S65, but I would never put a standard one on one of the rarest trim in the mercedes line up. Debadging yes, changing out like this no!
Looks like you have to change out the cluster with that ebay one though if it bothers you. It would bug me lol. For the time being, enjoy that beast motor.
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W220 S65 AMG
Does anyone know if a the engine cover on the 65 series fit on the 600? That could be another thing to look at if the previous just put the covers on it.
Can someone help make list the difference between 65 and the 600
-brakes
-badges
-cluster
-engine cover
-exhaust
-front amg seat pins
I'm sure you have a genuine S65, but I would never put a standard one on one of the rarest trim in the mercedes line up. Debadging yes, changing out like this no!
Looks like you have to change out the cluster with that ebay one though if it bothers you. It would bug me lol. For the time being, enjoy that beast motor.
Can someone help make list the difference between 65 and the 600
-brakes
-badges
-cluster
-engine cover
-exhaust
-front amg seat pins
I'm sure you have a genuine S65, but I would never put a standard one on one of the rarest trim in the mercedes line up. Debadging yes, changing out like this no!
Looks like you have to change out the cluster with that ebay one though if it bothers you. It would bug me lol. For the time being, enjoy that beast motor.
The previous multi-millionaire owner did not sell the dealership (who I then bought the car from) a fake S65! How embarrassing for them would that phone call be if I realised it was fake
On another note - I found out today that less than 20 W220 S65's were sold in the UK. LESS THAN 20!!!!
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I've used this site to check options list....
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I've used this site to check options list....
http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz
http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Mercedes-Benz
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