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#2020 of 2062 Should I Be Committed? by blckislandguy Mar 27, 2008 (5:33 pm)
I saw today an '05 or '06 S600 with the AMG name on some trim on the right rear of the trunk. (The AMG chrome piece may well have been added by the owner later.) It also had aftermarket black spoke wheels. Despite the drug dealer type who was driving it, the car looked good in a bad sort of way. Not at all like the usual Mercs driven by harried, overweight CPAs.. And the idea of a V12 turned me on. I realize that the S600's have a mixed reputation and that some problems supposedly can't even be fixed. But I wonder if the later ones, say the '05 and '06's are less problematic?   I'd like to own a V12 once in my life. If you could buy one of these things right (ie., for the same price as a comparable S500), how bad would it be? Especially if certified? Or should I just check myself in for a 28 day program at McClean in Boston? Replies to this message: mercedesfan (Mar 31, 2008 8:50 pm)
#2021 of 2062 Re: Should I Be Committed? [blckislandguy] by mercedesfan Mar 31, 2008 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: blckislandguy (Mar 27, 2008 5:33 pm) The later model years of the previous generaiton S did indeed see vast improvements in quality, but I would still be weary of purchasing a used one unless it was immaculately maintained. If I were you I would hold off a few years and wait for a 2007 or newer S600. The current generation is vastly superior to the previous generation in everyway, including reliability.
#2022 of 2062 Re: 2007/S 550 [bob2683] by omycapt Apr 25, 2008 (2:31 am)
Replying to: bob2683 (Jan 13, 2008 8:18 am) Bob, I just read your comments re cracked rims. I have a 2006 E500 with 18" sport rims. 3 weeks ago, the rim cracked and of course, by the time I realized anything, a tire was also ruined. At the MB dealership, I paid, rim $500, tire $352. I replaced them, and yesterday I noticed air loss on another tire. Upon closer examination, I found that rim was also cracked. Please tell me what you have found out so far; satisfaction; etc. etc.
#2023 of 2062 Re: 2007/S 550 [terrapromisa] by omycapt Apr 25, 2008 (2:37 am)
Replying to: terrapromisa (Jan 13, 2008 4:22 pm) I just read your comments re cracked rims. I have a 2006 E500 with 18" sport rims. 3 weeks ago, the rim cracked on the inside in 2 places, and of course, by the time I realized anything, a tire was also ruined. At the MB dealership, I paid, rim $500, tire $352. I replaced them, and yesterday I noticed air loss on another tire. Upon closer examination, I found that rim was also cracked. Please tell me what you have found out so far; satisfaction; etc. etc.
#2024 of 2062 Real time traffic on S550 by madrad May 01, 2008 (1:30 pm)
Can someone provide details on real time traffic option on 2008 S 550? Is it integrated with the navigation; is is Navteq provided or ?XM satellie provided or SIrius provided? Otherwise nice salesperson didn't have very good answers. Thanks
#2025 of 2062 1995 s600 asr light and abs light questions. by mason84300td May 14, 2008 (4:31 pm)
Hello, I just purchased a 1995 s600 and have a few questions. When I first started driving the car I had no problems at all, after washing it I noticed the ASR and the ABS lights were coming on. After restarting the vehicle the lights would turn off. Now this is constaant. I removed and cleaned the front speed sensors and the problem has not gone away. The bolts holdding the rear sensors are rusted and I cacn't tell if the bolts are a 5mm hex or a star bit. Does anyone have any suggestions. Sorry for rambling. Thank you.
#2026 of 2062 How bad are the Airmatic issues in the 05-06 S's? by dandg Aug 28, 2008 (6:01 am)
Happy Lexus owner (wife has a RX and its been great!) looking at used, low miles (20-35K) MB's (both the E350 and S430's) Thinking of taking the leap to a MB as I like the look better then the GS and LS.I was toying with a S but the Airmatic issues so I concentrated on the E350 's(both 06 and 07's CPO's) but was very dissapointed to find them with vinyl ("MB tex") unless they have the less common leather option (about 1500).No way I would buy a luxury car with taxi cab seats no matter how the "sell" it("last longer","can't tell the diffence"),so I am back to the S's (05- 06's) In the 05-06's how bad are the troublesome airmatic issues and what other problems should I expect? thanks Replies to this message: rockypaul (Aug 28, 2008 7:39 am)
#2027 of 2062 Re: How bad are the Airmatic issues in the 05-06 S's? [dandg] by rockypaul Aug 28, 2008 (7:39 am)
Replying to: dandg (Aug 28, 2008 6:01 am) I have both: 2003 S-430 4-Matic and 2007 E-350 4-Matic wagon.   The first version of air matic had issues. The newer one with with ADS II has been problem free for me in 6 years. It is also the best suspension system I have ever had including a Lexus LS.   The E class gets the Airmatic in the V-8 models at a $10k premium.   I need the 4-Matic as it has saved my ass so many times on snow and ice. I left Lexus for that and other reasons.   If you bye an '05 or newer you will have plenty of warranty left to help with your concerns.
#2028 of 2062 Trunk doesn't lock after dead battery? HELP!!!!! by drudru1 Oct 05, 2008 (10:59 am)
1996 mercedes benz S420. I left my lights, on so of course my battery died. Jumped the car, but the trunk will not lock now. It should latch upon contact with the trunk as the doors does, not happening?? The light on the switch inside the car that disengage the trunk will not go off, meaning the trunk lock will always be in the open posistion?? Also I bought the car used 8 years ago, therefore I do not have the code for the radio? HELP!!!!!
#2029 of 2062 Airmatic problem when it gets cold by samer Nov 10, 2008 (7:15 pm)
I have an 04 S500 4matic. I've had it for a little over a year. When the temperature started getting cold, 32 or so, the Airmatic message came on. This also happened last year. I was lazy and didn't take it to the dealer right away. When I took it to the dealer, he couldn't get a code or find any problems. It is starting to happen again. I have set an appointment for it. I am trying to get some information to see if I can make any suggestions to the dealer. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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