2023 e63s wagon
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
Well, that was a crazy experience. After offering my car here for MSRP and not getting a fast and easy sale, I invested 5 minutes and attached a few crappy pictures to an AutoTrader ad. $49 ad yielded 3 legit buyers in as many weeks offering my full list price of $170k. (I already had it sold to a friend of mine for a lower price before first offer arrived. Broke at least two hearts.)
A few takeaways.
First, I usually use BaT. A laborious and tedious process. Next car I list for sale will be with AutoTrader, and not BaT. Although, this wagon was a perfect candidate for BaT due to its uniqueness. In the end, I just didn't have the patience.
Second, my price was too low. Bet it could've fetched north of $180k. Must be worth a premium to cookie cutter Final Edition strippers. However, I'm not in car game for the money (it is a true sickness) and just happy it went to a good home.
Last point, I put on another 600 miles dailying this over the last few weeks shuttling my kids around town and Whole Foods runs. This is my third refreshed E63 wagon and only reinforced the awesomeness of this car. Not without its flaws, of course. I will truly miss the tank-like feel, effortless power, handsome looks and overall luxuriousness. A true pleasure to drive. Very grateful. Nailed this build. Perfect colors inside and out.
In the end, the car was literally too nice (and too expensive) for me to daily. Might look for one half the price.
Can't wait to experience W214 if it ever shows up in the US. For now my search for a finely spec'd 2018 begins. Lol
A few takeaways.
First, I usually use BaT. A laborious and tedious process. Next car I list for sale will be with AutoTrader, and not BaT. Although, this wagon was a perfect candidate for BaT due to its uniqueness. In the end, I just didn't have the patience.
Second, my price was too low. Bet it could've fetched north of $180k. Must be worth a premium to cookie cutter Final Edition strippers. However, I'm not in car game for the money (it is a true sickness) and just happy it went to a good home.
Last point, I put on another 600 miles dailying this over the last few weeks shuttling my kids around town and Whole Foods runs. This is my third refreshed E63 wagon and only reinforced the awesomeness of this car. Not without its flaws, of course. I will truly miss the tank-like feel, effortless power, handsome looks and overall luxuriousness. A true pleasure to drive. Very grateful. Nailed this build. Perfect colors inside and out.
In the end, the car was literally too nice (and too expensive) for me to daily. Might look for one half the price.
Can't wait to experience W214 if it ever shows up in the US. For now my search for a finely spec'd 2018 begins. Lol
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
Air Filter Elements (2)
L/R Wiper blades
Rear Wiper blade
Rear Axle Differential service (30K miles required)
Transmission Service (30K miles required) Oil flush and change
9 Quarts Mobil 1 5W 40
Oil filter
Oil Pan
Screws (10)
Screw Plug
10 Transmission Fluid
3 Transmission Oil
3 hours labor
Full video inspection for leaks (none found)
I had purchased a 3-year/30000 mile maintenance package so labor/parts cost me $0 at this time. If I hadn't, then the total charges would have approached $1500.
So, the car is now pristine for the next owner (sniff!) Sorry to see it go.
Last edited by HBerman; Nov 30, 2023 at 03:24 PM.
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From: Cary, NC
2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
Last Service A (30K) for the wagon:
Air Filter Elements (2)
L/R Wiper blades
Rear Wiper blade
Rear Axle Differential service (30K miles required)
Transmission Service (30K miles required) Oil flush and change
9 Quarts Mobil 1 5W 40
Oil filter
Oil Pan
Screws (10)
Screw Plug
10 Transmission Fluid
3 Transmission Oil
3 hours labor
Full video inspection for leaks (none found)
I had purchased a 3-year/30000 mile maintenance package so labor/parts cost me $0 at this time. If I hadn't, then the total charges would have approached $1500.
So, the car is now pristine for the next owner (sniff!) Sorry to see it go.
Air Filter Elements (2)
L/R Wiper blades
Rear Wiper blade
Rear Axle Differential service (30K miles required)
Transmission Service (30K miles required) Oil flush and change
9 Quarts Mobil 1 5W 40
Oil filter
Oil Pan
Screws (10)
Screw Plug
10 Transmission Fluid
3 Transmission Oil
3 hours labor
Full video inspection for leaks (none found)
I had purchased a 3-year/30000 mile maintenance package so labor/parts cost me $0 at this time. If I hadn't, then the total charges would have approached $1500.
So, the car is now pristine for the next owner (sniff!) Sorry to see it go.
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E63s SL550 GL450
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
I don't think that I'll regret trading out the wagon. I've owned 2 AMG E63S vehicles over the past 6 years. It's time for me to move on to another experience. I was amazed that this time there was equity in the trade-in due to the scarcity of AMG FL wagons and a steady buyer demand. The EV will certainly be a new experience, but I won't miss spending significant money on the required maintenance.I'm looking forward to the light show!
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
I don't think that I'll regret trading out the wagon. I've owned 2 AMG E63S vehicles over the past 6 years. It's time for me to move on to another experience. I was amazed that this time there was equity in the trade-in due to the scarcity of AMG FL wagons and a steady buyer demand. The EV will certainly be a new experience, but I won't miss spending significant money on the required maintenance.I'm looking forward to the light show!
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
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2018 AMG E43
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
Last edited by HBerman; Dec 20, 2023 at 08:55 PM.
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It's arrived! Picking it up tomorrow. Saying farewell to my wagon (sniff). The paint color is Alpine Grey (non-metallic).
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...5fa641e6e8.jpg
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2018 AMG E43
Ah, okay, I can see that now in the color. It's more of a frosted hue, I like it! It makes me think of the shade of "white" used on spacecrafts. Looks great on that model.
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2021 AMG E63s Wagon
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
Last edited by HBerman; Dec 21, 2023 at 07:35 PM.
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2023 E63s Sedan, 2020 E53 Sedan
Congrats @HBerman ! Please stick around (which I saw you already mentioned.) Your input has always been valuable. Also let us know how it compares to the wagon etc.
Enjoy the ride!
Enjoy the ride!
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2024 AMG EQE SUV , 2021 E63S Wagon - gone, 2018 E63S Sedan - gone
It's official. The wagon is gone! Here are a couple of photos from the delivery today.
Last edited by HBerman; Dec 26, 2023 at 10:38 PM.
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It's official. The wagon is gone! Here are a couple of photos from the delivery today.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1dc69c5448.jpg
It's official. The wagon is gone! Here are a couple of photos from the delivery today.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...1dc69c5448.jpg
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AMG E63 Hammer Wagon. Alfa, Rover, Ferrari, Porsche.
Hm, I don't see any photos in this entire thread...? (Except the little photo in Chassis's signature.)
Edit: Never mind. It was my VPN blocking images for some reason. Carry on...
Edit: Never mind. It was my VPN blocking images for some reason. Carry on...
Last edited by bullmrkt; Dec 27, 2023 at 11:45 AM.
