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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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I have had my e55 now since Sunday and the only thing it would say that needed done was service E in 4500 miles. I get in my car today and the first thing that pops up is E service in 30 days. I have only driven the car maybe 400 miles since I got it. So if anyone can tell me why it would say that needs to be done after only 400 miles of driving when it clearly said 4500 miles just a few days ago let me know
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG E Power
I have had my e55 now since Sunday and the only thing it would say that needed done was service E in 4500 miles. I get in my car today and the first thing that pops up is E service in 30 days. I have only driven the car maybe 400 miles since I got it. So if anyone can tell me why it would say that needs to be done after only 400 miles of driving when it clearly said 4500 miles just a few days ago let me know
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The FSS will trigger by either time or mileage, in your case time ran out first.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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You bought a used car. You better be ready.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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I know good thing it only has 34000 miles
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by AMG E Power
I know good thing it only has 34000 miles
I bought mine with 22,000 on the clock. And I got an additional 60k waranty on the car.

Enjoy and good luck.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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Thank U I will. I'm at a dilemma right now I'm still debating on a third party warranty but I'm still not sure if I should keep the 4gs it will cost for repairs or get a warranty from NAC. What do u thInk ? Who do u have for ur warranty
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 12:58 AM
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I can not find the other thread from a year or two ago with the same title.

Get a prinout from the dealer on the service performed on that VIN and decide what needs to be done using your service manual.

Service E means only that approximately 5 hrs of work will be required.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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I got a master tech down here that would take care of everything for cheap. He has his own shop and does all the repair work on my car regaurdless of my warranty. Services aren't covered under warranty any way.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by RedBullJnky
I got a master tech down here that would take care of everything for cheap. He has his own shop and does all the repair work on my car regaurdless of my warranty. Services aren't covered under warranty any way.
I could have gotten a "wear and tear warranty" when I got mine, but it more than doubled the price, it did full service, etc...
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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@redbulljnky exactly how far r u from Tampa ? I've been searching for a really good Indy mechanic I can trust no luck. I called MB of Tampa, service told me $350 for E service 2 be done not to bad of a price yet I fell it could be cheaper being the dealership is always overpriced
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AMG E Power
@redbulljnky exactly how far r u from Tampa ? I've been searching for a really good Indy mechanic I can trust no luck. I called MB of Tampa, service told me $350 for E service 2 be done not to bad of a price yet I fell it could be cheaper being the dealership is always overpriced
If that is true, I am shocked. $70 per hour is cheap and is is actually lower than that.

Go back and check, I bet they meant service B.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RedBullJnky
You bought a used car. You better be ready.
+1, the guage will comes on every now and then, just to remind you that your service is due soon.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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@jon2007e63p30 just called the dealership back they said 349.95 for E service. I even was like E as in Edward to make sure !
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Most dealers quote the $350.00 for any service over the phone, and say that it only includes inspecting not replacing the filters you need. After you get there they'll call you back and say that you need the air filter, cabin filter, brake flush and so on, at a higher price. That way when you call an Indy and they price you what the E service actually is they seem high. BUT the dealer will always end up higher.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG E Power
@redbulljnky exactly how far r u from Tampa ? I've been searching for a really good Indy mechanic I can trust no luck. I called MB of Tampa, service told me $350 for E service 2 be done not to bad of a price yet I fell it could be cheaper being the dealership is always overpriced
Depending on how you drive and what roads you take it's around 4 hours. I've gotten there in 3. lol LMK. He hates the stealership and will do anything cheaper just to **** them off.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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I have a service E coming and have done a service D. Being it is a D I am guessing at least 4 hours of labor are configured.

Service D for me included a brake fluid flush. The service ran me $680 at my Chicago dealership. I am guessing E will run close to the same because I change my own oil now.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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E service for $350 ? i am pretty sure they will only change your oil and filter and Done ! Most of time dealer won't do much...... i rather change and flush items than using the Service ABCDE...... Dealer guy work 1 hour in your car and charge you 4 hours labor and most of them are "Visual inspect"

Flush the brake, Coolant, engine oil, air filter, tranny oil and filter. This will runs you about $600 in Indy shops.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BemarcCheman
I'm at a dilemma right now I'm still debating on a third party warranty
My advise is No on third party warranty. They don't approve everything. It cost about $3k to $4K, I rather have this money in my pocket and do the basic maintenance properly. Most of E55 parts are not that expensive anymore, unless you blow the engine by modding but that won't cover by ext. warranty. The most common failure part is Airmatic which runs $450 today with Arnott. Find a good indy shop.
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