HeadNZ

Hello fellow S63 heads!

I have a facelift 2018 Magnetite Black fully loaded S63 turning up next week.

I like to leave my cars pretty standard but have been looking for like a ‘tips and tricks’ section re these cars.

Can you chime in with features and things that are cool but might not be obvious. Plus, are there any ‘must’ type mods etc?

Jim Ma

ILS+ Lighting mod is well worth it

https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...lights-us.html

chassis

Congrats! Please post pics when it arrives.

superpop

I would not do anything other than maint items like tires and brakes. 4 year old car so it may need a new battery as well. These cars are perfect as is, and most mods do not do much to help and can devalue the car depending on what you do.

HeadNZ

So here it is. Just had it PPF’d so will post some more photos soon. Amazing car!

aaslanmd

Welcome HeadNZ,

I have '16 S63V4 (black as well!), and I also did ppf and ceramic (glass + non-ppf'd paint). Thicker ppf on headlights (very expensive to replace if stone-damaged).
Good first step joining MBWorld! You can also register at M-B AMG (www.mercedes-amg.com) Private Lounge.

My mods include:
1) Hard-wired Valentine 1 radar/laser detector w/ custom mount just under inside rear-view mirror (I inherited lead foot from Dad; vehicle is excellent briskly-driven, long-distance cruiser!);
2) Lowering module (www.loweringmodule.com; SKU: W222NGLM), professionally installed, can be controlled from steering wheel controls (markedly improves appearance + lowers center-of-gravity/roll center);
3) Dashcams, Front+rear (Blackvue DR900X-2CH Plus), also hard-wired/professionally installed w/ it's own back-up battery (self-explanatory, in case of accident/vandalism);
4) Rear spoiler: I opted with larger/longer Lorinser unit (more pronounced than others, but tasteful + visually lengthens vehicle appearance), painted body color + professionally installed (purely visual);
5) Secondary hidden vehicle tracking module w/ it's own battery (good companies include SkyLINK Spireon, Guidepoint), dealer-installed at purchase (in case factory-installed unit disabled), may be used by police, locates car much quicker than Mercedes Me app and works even if stored in garage/enclosure...
6) Window tints sides/rear w/ folding custom from sunshield for when vehicle needs to parked outdoors (helps keep car cooler + prying eyes from seeing inside contents, looks good too!);

No other mods + I've been very happy with the above. Plan on keeping it long-term, until just before extended warranty(s) expire (150K miles).
As you know there are no limits to the performance/appearance mods you can do; check with your insurance company to make sure these will be covered/reimbursed in case of accident/theft.
Look into discounted extended bumper-to-bumper warranty + pre-paid maintenance plans via your dealer; complex vehicle + parts/labor fall into "pay to play" category. I've already used mine...
Finally, read you Owner's Manual (printed out + bound mine from online download: 600 pages! Good reference (in addition to YouTube informational videos). Lots of bells + whistles o this well-thought-out vehicle!
Depending on road conditions, driving preferences + luck, it seems many fellow owners are having to do rock damage-induced windshield replacements...
Good luck!

Enjoy + cheers!
Alex

Highline-Autos.com

Hey @HeadNZ , like @aaslanmd suggested, here is some extended warranty information from both of our providers to consider going forward. Fidelity and Freedom Warranty are accepted at all Mercedes-Benz dealers and licensed independents in the country. My contact information is tgibson@highline-autos.com or (855) 924-1333 if you have any questions and would like to see example contracts that explain coverage.

2018 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG w/ 30k miles

Freedom Warranty Complete Manufactures Extension:

36 months / up to 100k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,770
$100 deductible
-$4,620

48 months / up to 100k miles
$0 deductible
-$4,880
$100 deductible
-$4,730

60 months / up to 100k miles
$0 deductible
-$5,045
$100 deductible
-$4,895

0% Financing is available / up to 125k miles available for only $400 more

Fidelity Platinum:

36 months / additional 36k miles:
$100 deductible
-$5,534
$250 deductible
-$4,957

48 months / additional 48k miles:
$100 deductible
-$7,395
$250 deductible
-$6,486

60 months / additional 60k miles:
$100 deductible
-$8,741
$250 deductible
-$7,584

Let me know if you have any questions or would like to see different terms!