[cowboyt]

Yeah, I saw a similar list, too, for our E320 CDI. Turns out it didn't need most of that. But again, I didn't have suspension damage. You did. And to fix the car right, yeah, if there's A/C damage, then you're looking at some expense.

Glad you got the really good bits out of the car. And again, sorry this happened to you, but definitely glad for the dashcam. Because of a court case involving a similar accident involving my then-girlfriend, now-wife, a number of years ago...part of the near-total rebuild of the 2000 S500 intended for her was an Android head unit with dashcam and reverse-gear-cam. Dashcams don't lie.

Since you're considering an S55 AMG, that tells me you like performance, as do I. Therefore, I would likewise suggest to you to also consider a 2003-2006 S600. Ours has been surprisingly reliable. But having SDS to properly diagnose things is pretty much mandatory with either an S55 or an S600...well, any W220, really, but especially those two.

 

[johnksss]

Yeah, I saw a similar list, too, for our E320 CDI. Turns out it didn't need most of that. But again, I didn't have suspension damage. You did. And to fix the car right, yeah, if there's A/C damage, then you're looking at some expense.

Glad you got the really good bits out of the car. And again, sorry this happened to you, but definitely glad for the dashcam. Because of a court case involving a similar accident involving my then-girlfriend, now-wife, a number of years ago...part of the near-total rebuild of the 2000 S500 intended for her was an Android head unit with dashcam and reverse-gear-cam. Dashcams don't lie.

Since you're considering an S55 AMG, that tells me you like performance, as do I. Therefore, I would likewise suggest to you to also consider a 2003-2006 S600. Ours has been surprisingly reliable. But having SDS to properly diagnose things is pretty much mandatory with either an S55 or an S600...well, any W220, really, but especially those two.

That list is basically a guideline into repairing the car "right" not micky mouse. Just like buying a PPI. You use that list to determine what you can fix and live with or live without doing right away to either get the car or let it go. And like I mentioned before, I could get the car fixed for far far less than their estimated price, but then I would no longer have coverage on my car. So I tossed it around in my mind....My car had zero options and is a S430. Car I wanted back then was S55 or newer benz with better with options, but settled on a S430 with zero options including "no auto folding mirrors" 😂 🤦‍♂️

And I to am sorry to hear about what happen to your wife. It's never fun when you can't prove you are in the right and the other side is trying to break you...
I will put my rims back on and my front and rear cameras in, but the rest I will probably sell depending on which car I end up with. The 2007 and up models have a very nice way of adding AA/ACP to the current commands with little to no effort so I plan on going that route at some point in time.

As to the S55, I have like 1 ok one near me, but the guy is asking for "Beverly Hills pricing" on it. 14K 120K miles. Coil over conversion. and some other mods, but missing push button start so that's a non starter for me.

Buying SDS and my dealer level Bluetooth version was mandatory! I keep that one in the car and can run dealer level scans on just about type of vehicle. Comes in real handy.

So I'm looking at possibly 2003/2006 S55/S63/S65 but has to have 90% of the options installed and working or 2008/2009 good mix of option and lower miles S550 or 2010/2011 S550 with better options lower miles or 2012/2013 S550 models (Turbo versions) (2007/2012 S600 or S63). They all need to have good engines and transmission which should be a given, but I make mention of it all the same.

 

[NKJohn]

This one is likely above your budget, but I’ve seen it in person and it’s what I’d call uncommonly special. No Distronic, no parking sensors (I think), no executive rear seats, but it has everything else. I’ve traded with these folks before and they’re trustworthy. Eric is the sales manager.

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[johnksss]

This one is likely above your budget, but I’ve seen it in person and it’s what I’d call uncommonly special. No Distronic, no parking sensors (I think), no executive rear seats, but it has everything else. I’ve traded with these folks before and they’re trustworthy. Eric is the sales manager.

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Thanks for the link.
And by California standards for a 69k 2004 S55 with no distronics plus or radar, that car is like 10K+ to high.... IMHO and by KBB standards
And here I thought our cars were expensive!😂

 

[NKJohn]

Thanks for the link.
And by California standards for a 69k 2004 S55 with no distronics plus or radar, that car is like 10K+ to high.... IMHO and by KBB standards
And here I thought our cars were expensive!

Yeah, I’m not quite sure why they are listing at that price and they will never get it. But, I have always been able to negotiate a fair deal with them. If you can convince them you’re serious about a car, they listen to offers.

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[johnksss]

Yeah, I’m not quite sure why they are listing at that price and they will never get it. But, I have always been able to negotiate a fair deal with them. If you can convince them you’re serious about a car, they listen to offers.

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Yeah, I’m not quite sure why they are listing at that price and they will never get it. But, I have always been able to negotiate a fair deal with them. If you can convince them you’re serious about a car, they listen to offers.

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Unfortunately 2400 miles is a tad bit out of my range. 😂

 

[NKJohn]

Unfortunately 2400 miles is a tad bit out of my range.

I purchased a gorgeous 2001 S500 last May from a guy in Beverly Hills, going on photos and history, and had it shipped to my driveway. It was one of the best car transactions I’ve made. I bought the guy before I bought the car. But, you’re right, there’s a few miles between Tennessee and California. Deep down I want to see an enthusiast get this car rather than the general populace.

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[tusabes]

What’s your budget ? I have a s600 w221 with full s65 upgrade I’m in Northern California

 

[johnksss]

What’s your budget ? I have a s600 w221 with full s65 upgrade I’m in Northern California View attachment 2802765

Depends on the options, mileage, year and condition of that S600.

 

[tusabes]

I said, what’s your budget? I didn’t say how much I’m selling mine for

if your budget doesn’t allow for it, there’s no point in wasting time with details.

 

[Hirnbeiss]

The only people that had an issue was the driver and his son until the saw the video. Their insurance company took full responsibility immediately. So no issues with any of that. And that was on surface streets where he tried to run right into the parking lot. Which is 100% illegal in California. Turing across 1 lane let alone 3.

As to my stopping distance...That was about 75 feet at best.

In most accident resolutions, something like this will end up as a shared fault scenario. Yes, the other person was definitely in the wrong cutting you off, but your speeding in the right lane on a full access road like that one is risky. You can’t assume that everyone is a young race-skilled driver.
A lawyer may be content to get your monetary relief, but you’re out your favorite car and had a lot of time and hassle. Sorry to moralize, but I had 2 similar accidents 35+ years ago and realized my speed did contribute, and I’d rather just not have an accident than be right all the time.

 

[johnksss]

I said, what’s your budget? I didn’t say how much I’m selling mine for

if your budget doesn’t allow for it, there’s no point in wasting time with details.

You right, my budget probably wont allow for it. 16k tops

In most accident resolutions, something like this will end up as a shared fault scenario. Yes, the other person was definitely in the wrong cutting you off, but your speeding in the right lane on a full access road like that one is risky. You can’t assume that everyone is a young race-skilled driver.
A lawyer may be content to get your monetary relief, but you’re out your favorite car and had a lot of time and hassle. Sorry to moralize, but I had 2 similar accidents 35+ years ago and realized my speed did contribute, and I’d rather just not have an accident than be right all the time.

I'm going to have to stop you right there. It has never been a shared experience for the 2 (1993 -1994) accidents where I did not have a camera and they blamed it on me.
And I have to correct you on the speed as the speed limit is 40 which is what I was doing as there tend to be police sitting by the park. What you can't tell is the driver next to me slowed down first. I was not expecting this idiot to keep going into my lane. It is also illegal to make a 3 lane turn, no turn signal and unsafe lane change so that trumps any claims of a shared fault. No camera and he had a witness it would have been 100% my fault. but thanks for you input.

 

[cowboyt]

Depends on the options, mileage, year and condition of that S600.

I said, what’s your budget? I didn’t say how much I’m selling mine for

if your budget doesn’t allow for it, there’s no point in wasting time with details.

Before this gets out of hand...let's keep it nice, fellas.

If you want to have that negotiation, by all means, no problem, but that's probably best done in PM's or on the phone or similar.

 

[Hirnbeiss]

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And I have to correct you on the speed as the speed limit is 40 which is what I was doing as there tend to be police sitting by the park. What you can't tell is the driver next to me slowed down first. I was not expecting this idiot to keep going into my lane. It is also illegal to make a 3 lane turn, no turn signal and unsafe lane change so that trumps any claims of a shared fault. No camera and he had a witness it would have been 100% my fault. but thanks for you input.

Like i said, legally you’re mostly in the right, maybe all right under CA law, which I’m happy for, it was clearly a boneheaded move on their part. But, 40 mph is about 58 feet per second. In the video you cover about 400 feet in 4.5 seconds before applying the brakes. That’s 89 fps, which is closer to 60 mph. It also looks like it took you about 120 feet to come to a stop after hearing the brakes applied. On an average car, that’s about 50 mph, and your brakes should do better than average, meaning you were probably a bit above 50.

Stopping Distance Calculator

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[johnksss]

Like i said, legally you’re mostly in the right, maybe all right under CA law, which I’m happy for, it was clearly a boneheaded move on their part. But, 40 mph is about 58 feet per second. In the video you cover about 400 feet in 4.5 seconds before applying the brakes. That’s 89 fps, which is closer to 60 mph. It also looks like it took you about 120 feet to come to a stop after hearing the brakes applied. On an average car, that’s about 50 mph, and your brakes should do better than average, meaning you were probably a bit above 50.

Stopping Distance Calculator

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Well, I'm actually done with this. Thanks for the info though.

 

[cowboyt]

Agreed. What matters is that nobody got seriously injured...we hope.

Johnksss, as much as I love my W220's, the W221 S600 also is worthy of your attention. They can be had for about your budget or maybe a little less, depending on negotiation. But whatever you end up getting, we hope you'll let us know about it and share pictures...especially if it's another MB.

 

[johnksss]

Agreed. What matters is that nobody got seriously injured...we hope.

Johnksss, as much as I love my W220's, the W221 S600 also is worthy of your attention. They can be had for about your budget or maybe a little less, depending on negotiation. But whatever you end up getting, we hope you'll let us know about it and share pictures...especially if it's another MB.

Oh it's 100% going to be another Benz! I have way to much money invested in all the tools for a Benz. 😂

I have found a few, but everyone seems to reply with. "There is nothing wrong with it. It's 100% working. It's a beautiful car....🤦‍♂️
The list:
2010 S600 with apparently a widebody kit and 102k miles. So that might be a no.
2007 S600 with 125k miles and has every single option I want on it. He says he did the coil packs a year ago. Both sides... I'll have to take that with a grain of salt until I actually see a record for it.
2008 S63 130k miles with very few options.
I'll try to take a look at these tomorrow.
Then I have my friend who works at an used car dealership looking as well.

I saw where you referred to a gentlemen by the name of Clark Rupp in a past thread that I tracked down. This guy will be a lifesaver!! And he has a new V12 coil pack power supply that is suppose to be better than the original. First time I ever heard of rental coil packs and voltage transformer!

Do you think it's a risky bet on the 2007 S600 if everything checks out good?

 

[NKJohn]

Solid engine, solid car, it sounds great. If it has serviced properly mileage is no concern. Post pictures after you check it out


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[cowboyt]

A 2007 S600? Yes. Those use the same tried-n-true drivetrain that's in the 2003-2006, up until 2012, I believe inclusive. That's the M275 TT with the 722.6 five-speed transmission, and that's the tranny that is rated for 796 lb-ft and also used in the S65 AMG. Good stuff. Just have it checked out by someone you trust as you would with any other car, especially a complex car like this.

A 2007 S550? Nope, those engines from 2007-2008 had issues with the timing chain tensioner sprocket, so avoid those. VERY expensive repair.

 

[johnksss]

Solid engine, solid car, it sounds great. If it has serviced properly mileage is no concern. Post pictures after you check it out


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That's what I'm hoping for. Fingers crossed!

A 2007 S600? Yes. Those use the same tried-n-true drivetrain that's in the 2003-2006, up until 2012, I believe inclusive. That's the M275 TT with the 722.6 five-speed transmission, and that's the tranny that is rated for 796 lb-ft and also used in the S65 AMG. Good stuff. Just have it checked out by someone you trust as you would with any other car, especially a complex car like this.

A 2007 S550? Nope, those engines from 2007-2008 had issues with the timing chain tensioner sprocket, so avoid those. VERY expensive repair.

Darn, I think I had 2008 to 2009 S550 in my initial list of prospects. So no 2008 then. Check.