My Next MB - Thinking 04-06 S600 or CL600 - Any Advice
09-26-2012, 11:16 AM
#26
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with a tune any of the 600's will be faster than any 65's STOCK. with the tune they will make over 600hp, this goes for the s600 cl600 sl600. my wife has an 05 sl600 with just a tune and it'll run over my e55 off the line and in the 1/4. car can be expensive to maintain but the v-12 engine is something special
enjoy and make the move!
09-26-2012, 11:43 AM
#27
For example just called Carmax on a 2005 S600 with 64K miles on sale now for $23K and if I wanted to buy an extended warranty for it here are the specifics:
Alex
- 72 months
- 125,000 miles
- $3,099 warranty cost
- $50 deductable all service at 5 star dealer
- CNA warranty backend provider
- $2,500 warranty cost
- 125,000 miles
- 72 months
- $150 deductable all service at 5 star dealer
- CNA warranty backend provider
Alex
09-26-2012, 01:23 PM
#28
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Careful with Carmax, my father in law just bought an Avalon from them and it's had several problems. All covered on their warranty so he is not too too pi*sed. Definitely run the VIN at the Benz dealer to check if there are any major service problems.
My only other input is to perhaps consider an 07 with the newer body style and headlights. Some guys could care less but I would want a newer looking S. If no biggie to you, then snag one and let's see that monster torque in action!!
My only other input is to perhaps consider an 07 with the newer body style and headlights. Some guys could care less but I would want a newer looking S. If no biggie to you, then snag one and let's see that monster torque in action!!
Alex
09-26-2012, 02:59 PM
#29
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As an owner of a CL(55), I can say you will love this car. BUT...
It's like a hot, high-maintenance girlfriend that needs a lot of attention. Sometimes though, it's worth all the hassle
It's like a hot, high-maintenance girlfriend that needs a lot of attention. Sometimes though, it's worth all the hassle
09-26-2012, 07:17 PM
#30
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The CarMax "MaxCare" service contracts are valid from the original in-service date of the car, not the date you purchase the car. At least, that's how my local CarMax explained it to me a couple of weeks ago. He said their policy had changed on that. I don't think they will write a service contract on a pre-2006 car, but I'm willing to be proven wrong.
I'm very sure she quoted me additional months/miles from the date of purchase of the car at CarMax, not the orginal date of the car.
In fact I have a 5 year Carmax Warranty on my 2004 E55 that I bought in 2010 from them good to 100K and I've had no issues.
No no offense meant, but I think your guy got it wrong.
Alex
09-26-2012, 07:19 PM
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