advice re: my 09 s65
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From: Nassau ny
W221 s65 , w220 s55
Selling my 09 s65
Guys I am in need some reasoning either way to make a decision . Having enjoyed an 04 s55 for 6 years (08-14) and boy did I love that car , I always wanted the s65 cuz that was the only I could possibly enjoy something more . So after having priorities taken care of (house n fam stuff ) I finally had the room ( garage ) to get my absolute dream car . So I bought an 09 s65 Amg with 59.5k miles in early August last year . Had the car shipped from an exotic car dealer in Arizona . Some car enthusiast prolly owned the car before me cuz it was absolutely taken care of , mint inside and out . I was super happy with the relatively new condition of the car . It drove like a beast . I have 2 other cars . This was always going to be my toy , paid for it outright so no payment headaches as I was planning to keep it forever . But after having it for nearly 7 months I have barely put 500 miles on the car , I just can’t seem to make time for the car ( work 7 days ) , hence I am at a cross road with it . Should I just keep it even though I might drive it 1-2k per year . I know about the maintenance on these v12s but that’s not the issue for me .
With our 3rd baby on the way 😊 I feel like I’m even gonna have less time for the toy . Sorry for the long write up , I’m just really confused . Should I keep the dream or let it go .
Help me guys , thanks 👍
With our 3rd baby on the way 😊 I feel like I’m even gonna have less time for the toy . Sorry for the long write up , I’m just really confused . Should I keep the dream or let it go .
Help me guys , thanks 👍
Last edited by rockykhan; Jun 24, 2018 at 11:34 AM.
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Guys I am in need some reasoning either way to make a decision . Having enjoyed an 04 s55 for 6 years (08-14) and boy did I love that car , I always wanted the s65 cuz that was the only I could possibly enjoy something more . So after having priorities taken care of (house n fam stuff ) I finally had the room ( garage ) to get my absolute dream car . So I bought an 09 s65 Amg with 59.5k miles in early August last year . Had the car shipped from an exotic car dealer in Arizona . Some car enthusiast prolly owned the car before me cuz it was absolutely taken care of , mint inside and out . I was super happy with the relatively new condition of the car . It drove like a beast . I have 2 other cars . This was always going to be my toy , paid for it outright so no payment headaches as I was planning to keep it forever . But after having it for nearly 7 months I have barely put 500 miles on the car , I just can’t seem to make time for the car ( work 7 days ) , hence I am at a cross road with it . Should I just keep it even though I might drive it 1-2k per year . I know about the maintenance on these v12s but that’s not the issue for me .
With our 3rd baby on the way 😊 I feel like I’m even gonna have less time for the toy . Sorry for the long write up , I’m just really confused . Should I keep the dream or let it go .
Help me guys , thanks 👍
With our 3rd baby on the way 😊 I feel like I’m even gonna have less time for the toy . Sorry for the long write up , I’m just really confused . Should I keep the dream or let it go .
Help me guys , thanks 👍
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Johan
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OP the S65 is your dream car.... You have it.... It is paid for and sleeps inside.
Enjoy it when you are able. The car will always bring a smile.
Get a battery tender for it. Plug it in when not used for over a week or two.
Fresh fluids will go a long way toward keeping her healthy and happy.
Enjoy it when you are able. The car will always bring a smile.
Get a battery tender for it. Plug it in when not used for over a week or two.
Fresh fluids will go a long way toward keeping her healthy and happy.
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We have no way of making this decision for you at all. What does your wife say and think about it? Happy wife, happy relationship, happy life.
When I'm not sure what to do I have learned to do nothing.
You enjoyed it for a while, it seems you're not so enamoured by it anymore since you can't even drive it. So in that respect? Who cares? Just sell it.
Unless you're like me and you like to go into the garage just to look at it and be in awe of it, like an object of art that you occasionally drive.
In the end, YOU have to decide this. We don't know enough about you and we're not in your head to help you much with this. Good luck! The quality of your problems, not so damn bad.
When I'm not sure what to do I have learned to do nothing.
You enjoyed it for a while, it seems you're not so enamoured by it anymore since you can't even drive it. So in that respect? Who cares? Just sell it.
Unless you're like me and you like to go into the garage just to look at it and be in awe of it, like an object of art that you occasionally drive.
In the end, YOU have to decide this. We don't know enough about you and we're not in your head to help you much with this. Good luck! The quality of your problems, not so damn bad.
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Thanks for all the advice , honestly . My wife was actually shocked when I mentioned to her that we might get rid of it , after all I have only been mentioning the s65 to her ever since we got married 5 years ago lol .
And yes I do like to look at it in the garage when I get home from work , sure makes me smile . I guess I have time on my side to decide either way so no rush . I do know one thing for sure if I ever do decide to part with it , it will be for the lx570 ��.
And yes I do like to look at it in the garage when I get home from work , sure makes me smile . I guess I have time on my side to decide either way so no rush . I do know one thing for sure if I ever do decide to part with it , it will be for the lx570 ��.
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Got my '08 CL65 Seven years ago as a retirement present to myself. If fact, bought on it on my 20Th wedding anniversary. Spent practically the whole day at the dealership, with the wife of course. Any way, car had 30,000 miles on it (one owner). Today the car has 53,000 miles. Drive it mostly during the Spring/Summer months and I enjoy every mile. I say enjoy it when you can and when/if you get tired of it sitting........sell it.
But........................as you're "looking at it" in garage, just know that you own 1 (One) of an estimated 89 (Eighty-Nine) '09 S65's sold in the U.S.
But........................as you're "looking at it" in garage, just know that you own 1 (One) of an estimated 89 (Eighty-Nine) '09 S65's sold in the U.S.
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Decision made : selling it
Hi guys I have decided to sell the beast as unfortunately I am not being able to make time for the car . As it sits I have barely put 1000 miles on it in last 11 months . So it’s pretty obvious to me it rather goes to a new home where someone can enjoy it .
In May of this year I had thr following done at MB of Rockville ($4k).
Alternator replaced
water pump replaced
tires are brand new but still replaced one tire as it had a bubble .
Next service is due in November .
Car is in excellent shape as we speak , absolute gem . I will post few pics . Anyone interested let me know .Asking 44k.
I actually rather trade the car for a 2014 n up Lexus LX570.
Will gift it to my wife 😊.
Ps . She doesn’t even know I have decided to sell it .
update : Service A done On 09/13/18 at Mb of Rockville Centre , also state inspection completed .
Car is in Excelleny condition guys .
In May of this year I had thr following done at MB of Rockville ($4k).
Alternator replaced
water pump replaced
tires are brand new but still replaced one tire as it had a bubble .
Next service is due in November .
Car is in excellent shape as we speak , absolute gem . I will post few pics . Anyone interested let me know .Asking 44k.
I actually rather trade the car for a 2014 n up Lexus LX570.
Will gift it to my wife 😊.
Ps . She doesn’t even know I have decided to sell it .
update : Service A done On 09/13/18 at Mb of Rockville Centre , also state inspection completed .
Car is in Excelleny condition guys .
Last edited by rockykhan; Oct 4, 2018 at 12:13 PM.
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W221 s65 , w220 s55
Willing to trade for a 7 seater SUV ( Lexus Lx , Cadillac Escalade esv , ) . Preferred with low miles and have to be in pristine condition . Thanks
s65 for outright sale is 37k
s65 for outright sale is 37k
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Going to trade it in next week . Dealer offered 33k including tax incentive towards new suv . If anyone wants to have fully maintained up to date mint condition s65 , guys take it . I rather see someone here enjoy it .
Last post regarding this .
thanks all .
Last post regarding this .
thanks all .
