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sorry to hear you are getting more issues, I wish the E63S could be a lot more reliable .. at least for the first 5 yrs or so, IMO. If it were the case, I would have kept it a lot longer before all the post warranty period repairs bankrupted me (in my 5th year of ownership).
Honestly, the wagon had been my favorite car and had lots of fun for the first 4 years.
Last edited by bobblehead; Jan 25, 2026 at 05:46 PM.
The 212 had 7yr 160,000 warranty and I used it all right up to 159,999 lol. Sold it before out of pocket got too annoying and jumped into this one.
This 213 car seems to be on par. At least these issues are already documented in the forums and are an easy fix. Many of the 212 issues are not simple.
A new battery may negate all the charging I’ve had to do to stave off gremlins and gives me comfort perhaps it’s caused stuff along the way.
I don’t mind. It’s a flipping fantastic car 99% of the time!
Last edited by I.T. Guy; Jan 25, 2026 at 08:51 PM.
And…. It’s the turbo! Case opened with Germany for replacement.
Also battery being replaced in warranty - it failed the tests.
I hope it’s not months this time. Or maybe they’ll let me drive it until the parts come in.
Man...tough road to hoe.
I really want an a S63 or GLS 63 but it seems like buying before MY 2021 is the best road right now? My 19 has had "some" issues, and it is rather annoying that $125K+ vehicles have these type issues honestly. Call me "naive" since this is my first 63 series AMG...but come on.
Yeah
As you know I had ECC ECU/TCU/CPC/PTG Intake/Dyno booked for tomorrow as a bday present for me.
Thank goodness the turbo didn't give up a week later then it did. Or I'd be SOL for warranty replacing it.
This is the 2nd time I've ditched ECC for car problems. Slav probably thinks I'm just a flake. Oh well.
<sigh>
Last edited by I.T. Guy; Jan 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM.
just confirming these are 20x10.5 ET40 wheels on 295/30/r20? Was looking at a set of Ferrada wheels that come with et40 offset for the rear on my s213 wagon. Based on these pics, that fitment seems to poke too much. Agree?
just confirming these are 20x10.5 ET40 wheels on 295/30/r20? Was looking at a set of Ferrada wheels that come with et40 offset for the rear on my s213 wagon. Based on these pics, that fitment seems to poke too much. Agree?
yes 100% these were 10.5 with ET 40 in the pics and 295/30 PS4 tires.
Agree too much poke. Coincidence I also was looking at Ferrada and after I did my test decided to pass, that look is not for me. Plus it would 100% rub.
They told me that was their size for our car. I disagree
yes 100% these were 10.5 with ET 40 in the pics and 295/30 PS4 tires.
Agree too much poke. Coincidence I also was looking at Ferrada and after I did my test decided to pass, that look is not for me. Plus it would 100% rub.
They told me that was their size for our car. I disagree
Thank you for the reply! And just to confirm, your wagon is stock suspension and ride height (looks like sport+ suspension setting). At least in the pictures of the wheel setup.
Those pics were lowered. I did not try stock ride height.
Keep in mind lowered moves the wheels inboard even more then stock so there is less poke in those pics then there would be stock. This is due to the fact the suspension travels in an arc up towards the car. Stock ride height the poke would be even worse.
Diverter Valve was replaced for the no boost issue but I won't know for a while if the issue is solved or not.
Dealer still has the car to diagnose an annoying suspension squeak in the rear going slow speed over speed bumps, when the rear whomps down it's super squeaking.
Diverter Valve was replaced for the no boost issue but I won't know for a while if the issue is solved or not.
Dealer still has the car to diagnose an annoying suspension squeak in the rear going slow speed over speed bumps, when the rear whomps down it's super squeaking.
I hear a creaking noise when going over speed bumps... chalked it up to having less torsional strength compared to sedans but please share if they find something!
Diverter Valve was replaced for the no boost issue but I won't know for a while if the issue is solved or not.
Dealer still has the car to diagnose an annoying suspension squeak in the rear going slow speed over speed bumps, when the rear whomps down it's super squeaking.
You have the same rear squeak issue as mine (back then) ... for mine, dealer was throwing all kinds of parts at it and I told them it's likely sway bar bushings and they ignored my suggestion for 2-3 tries using their methods ... eventually, they ran out of ideas and advice from MB Germany and decided to replace the whole sway bar with new one (entirety). The noise went away.
No saying yours is indeed sway bar bushings issue but dealer should include their diagnostic with the mentioned.
Last edited by bobblehead; Feb 4, 2026 at 06:07 PM.
The new divertor valve and new battery have made a new car! I did not realize drivability had degraded as much as it did. It's peppy, responsive, and hasn't had any full-boost problems. I have been testing religiously Also I can now hear a slight PSHEW letting off during high boost situations. I don't remember when that noise "went away" but it's definitely there now! Right on.
Stop/Start always works now too, the sign of a healthy battery. I always turn it off now; before I hardly ever had to turn it off since it was never kicking in lol.
So new battery, new divertor valve, life is good!!!
As for the rear suspension squeak: I go over a string of parking lot speed bumps every weekend, same time, so I know 100% the noise just started one day:
The new divertor valve and new battery have made a new car! I did not realize drivability had degraded as much as it did. It's peppy, responsive, and hasn't had any full-boost problems. I have been testing religiously Also I can now hear a slight PSHEW letting off during high boost situations. I don't remember when that noise "went away" but it's definitely there now! Right on.
Stop/Start always works now too, the sign of a healthy battery. I always turn it off now; before I hardly ever had to turn it off since it was never kicking in lol.
So new battery, new divertor valve, life is good!!!
As for the rear suspension squeak: I go over a string of parking lot speed bumps every weekend, same time, so I know 100% the noise just started one day:
Dropped the car off today and "We were able to duplicate your concern"
The video I took helped, as well as the sound happened entering the service door speed bump
Dropped the car off today and "We were able to duplicate your concern"
The video I took helped, as well as the sound happened entering the service door speed bump
Two rear struts ordered.
Yippee!
Ah very refreshing to hear "we are able to" instead of "cannot".
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Also I can now hear a slight PSHEW letting off during high boost situations. I don't remember when that noise "went away" but it's definitely there now! Right on.
