nepats

for an 08 e63 with 60k miles

forcefed4door

The deciding factor is how many miles per year your gonna drive it

nepats

probably around 10-15k

Max.H

That will vary on how well the car was serviced before you had it.

Oil changes, rear tires, cabin filter, air filters and whatever else needs replacement. It could be anything or nothing that year. But, it is inevitable and the day will come when you need some parts replaced $$$

Doesn't matter mileage. actually quite weary of low mileage 10-12 year old car. Those can often become a nightmare waiting to happen. Much rather have high mileage car that has extensive records or replacement.

These cars needs to be driven. They can just sit around, all kinds of issues can happen and it's usually the garage queens that aren't started and driven around.

uraberg

Will you do your own work, or pay someone to do it?

nepats

probably my own unless theyre really hard to work on. Around how much do you think id save by doing it myself?

shardul

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1.5k

nepats

ok that's not bad, was expecting more by the way some talk about these cars

2000UZJ

I feel like I had bought one that was maintained but a few components were on the last leg. I have had 2 OEM plastic pulleys let go ($), airmatic blowout ($$), conductor plate and trans connector ($$) and unfortunately a crank pulley shear off ($$$$$$$ bad installation and ARP bolt). I am probably $4-5K deep in maintenance and repairs over the past 12 months. I still have to do valve covers (leaking both sides), plugs and wires. I am at 94,500 miles and haven't had any catastrophic failures (crank pulley wouldn't qualify as a maintenance failure, just bad luck)

I am about $5K in mods right now ($2K+) of those have been pissed away by the pulley issue.

All in all, once everything was fixed and replaced. It's been several months of track usage (road course) and DD'ing. I am a happy owner. It's not a cheap car, it's not low maintenance. E63 shouldn't be that much different with the exception of a SC pulley, intercooler and extra belt.

Yacht Master

$3.5-5K per year, tires account for about half the expense (Pilot SS)
An 08 with 60k miles is no garage queen, get a PPI and MB service history there are issues with valve train and head bolts on the 63.

Ls1toAMG

I would say 1.5-2k a year. Some it will be more some less but if you plan for that you should be ok. Do everything you can yourself and ask how on this board. It will make jobs that cost thousands down to the 6-7 hundred range.

nepats

Alright, thanks for the replies. Should I get a warranty from the dealership or try to go third party? Anyone buy a warranty from a 3rd party? Any recommendations?

infantry

I would say aim for $2k and be happy it's less!

0-60inAMG

As usual, shardul is correct, $1.5k is on the high side....enjoy the ride!!