e63 Wagon
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From: Orlando, FL
2017 SQ5 / 2012 Ferrari FF
I just did, actually. Know the history and get a very thorough PPI - if they've been kept up and if the warranty was well-utilized, then you should be fine. The W212 biturbos have been pretty strong cars.
If I had to make up a rule: Used, out of warranty AMG disclaimer is always to plan for 10% of purchase price to be in maint/repair in first year and half. If you buy for $45k, $4.5k is basically brakes, plugs, full fluids, alignment, and two regular services.
If I had to make up a rule: Used, out of warranty AMG disclaimer is always to plan for 10% of purchase price to be in maint/repair in first year and half. If you buy for $45k, $4.5k is basically brakes, plugs, full fluids, alignment, and two regular services.
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From: Seattle, Washington, USA
2006 BMW M5 Sedan SMG III, 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 63 S AMG V8 BiTurbo 4Matic Sedan
I just did, actually. Know the history and get a very thorough PPI - if they've been kept up and if the warranty was well-utilized, then you should be fine. The W212 biturbos have been pretty strong cars.
If I had to make up a rule: Used, out of warranty AMG disclaimer is always to plan for 10% of purchase price to be in maint/repair in first year and half. If you buy for $45k, $4.5k is basically brakes, plugs, full fluids, alignment, and two regular services.
If I had to make up a rule: Used, out of warranty AMG disclaimer is always to plan for 10% of purchase price to be in maint/repair in first year and half. If you buy for $45k, $4.5k is basically brakes, plugs, full fluids, alignment, and two regular services.
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 180
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From: Orlando, FL
2017 SQ5 / 2012 Ferrari FF
has a small oil leak I need to chase down but otherwise is awesome! Fingers crossed I get a year or so out of the CCBs! What car are you looking at now?
