2008 E63 Purchase
02-03-2018, 12:39 PM
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The best thing you can do is drive it around for a bit and try all the options/accessories. Also check the coolant tank to make sure there's no oil in there.
02-03-2018, 01:34 PM
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
Nope. They can be a ticking time bomb on these engines and it's relatively expensive to preemptively change them. My mechanic is going to be doing mine fairly soon I hope and he said it's going to be a full weekend job.
Get a PPI done if you are serious about the car. That will tell you ton more than just "driving it around for a little bit". These cars can also have issues with the lifters, cams and Airmatic that can be potentially expensive to repair.
We had a member not that long ago that ran into the head bolt issue and it ended up destroying his engine. He said the dealer quoted over $50,000 for a new engine.
I believe he junked the car because of it.
Get a PPI done if you are serious about the car. That will tell you ton more than just "driving it around for a little bit". These cars can also have issues with the lifters, cams and Airmatic that can be potentially expensive to repair.
We had a member not that long ago that ran into the head bolt issue and it ended up destroying his engine. He said the dealer quoted over $50,000 for a new engine.
I believe he junked the car because of it.
02-03-2018, 02:58 PM
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Strigoi, have I seen you in teh BARF? Small world.
Agree on the PPI, though I usually make the mistake of buying a Porsche or BMW and take it to my mechanic for a post purchase inspection 😀
My first Mercedes, lets see how it goes...
Agree on the PPI, though I usually make the mistake of buying a Porsche or BMW and take it to my mechanic for a post purchase inspection 😀
My first Mercedes, lets see how it goes...
02-03-2018, 04:14 PM
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good luck with purchase, I hope it goes well. Thanks for getting a Mercedes, who needs bmw right? Jk have both cause they both are 😎
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02-03-2018, 04:18 PM
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Yeah.
Jumph4x from Barf is also on here. He's got an E55 drift car if you didn't see his thread on there about it.
02-05-2018, 02:46 PM
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I strongly agree that a PPI is definitely needed. Ensure that every option works, take a test drive and get on it. Make sure that the suspension raises and lowers, and that the transmission works in C,S, and M modes.
Also make sure that the pads have plenty of life left on them, as rotors and pads can be expensive. And use your best judgement. Don't get hosed.....
Also make sure that the pads have plenty of life left on them, as rotors and pads can be expensive. And use your best judgement. Don't get hosed.....
