[tusabes]

2008 s550 is fine it’s only the 2007 s550 with engine defect

All “63 series “ cars from 2007-2012 have multiple engine defects , best to avoid

the 600 only defects is coil packs and Clark rupp makes the fix easy

 

[johnksss]

2008 s550 is fine it’s only the 2007 s550 with engine defect

All “63 series “ cars from 2007-2012 have multiple engine defects , best to avoid

the 600 only defects is coil packs and Clark rupp makes the fix easy

Well damn.... Okay so no S63 then, but kawagirl seems to love her's. 2013 is definitely out of my range for now.

 

[wallyp]

Unless the owner can show proof that the sprocket has been changed on the 2007.

 

[cdk4219]

That can easily be fixed with a used hood fender and bumper $300 of parts from junkyard if you can buy the salvage and find the same color car .

Finding one, and finding one of the same color? This is wishful thinking, and great if you have nothing else to do.

 

[johnksss]

Unless the owner can show proof that the sprocket has been changed on the 2007.

07 S550 or S600?

Finding one, and finding one of the same color? This is wishful thinking, and great if you have nothing else to do.

Obsidian Black And the whole car was repainted, then ceramic coated.

 

[johnksss]

Looking like a negative on the 2007 and 2010. the 2010 wasn't even on the lot again. And the 2007 they guy was driving around in it, but said he is getting rid of it because he bought a Bently. Then told me to have cash in hand and I'm like for what. I'm just trying to see the car and do my due diligence. He says come back when I have cash in hand. I said I'll pass.

 

[cowboyt]

And I understand why that seller did that. Too many jerks come to see a car, especially a luxury car, and are really just looking to joyride in it or even perhaps make off with it somehow. Mostly joyriders. He wants to avoid wasting his time. However, people don't need to be jerks about it.

I realize that showing up with well over US $10,000 in cash is not really feasible. That's likewise asking to get robbed, and that's happened with some Craigslist cases before, too. I might've told him, "you're asking five figures, and that's a lot of cash to be showing up to someone whom I've never met." I'd then negotiate from there and offer to do the money transaction at my bank, and if he held firm and/or was a jerk about it, I'd pass just as you did.

There are other S600's out there. The fact that I have one is proof of that. You'll run across the right deal for the right car; just keep your eyes open.

 

[argon3030]

It should also be noted that AAA and the body shop allowed me to remove my sound system (Sub and and amp), camera's (security cameras), rims and tires (replaced with factory rims and tires), 10" Pioneer deck (Replaced with 40 dollar radio from Walmart), 1500W/3000W inverter and spare battery along with other nick nacks that I needed.

Sorry about the loss, I have some experience in that department as well, unfortunately, so I get it. On the above point, just to be clear, they didn't "let you" remove those parts - you have the right to remove them and they cannot prevent it. Unless you insured those parts as "add-on equipment", they are not included in the insured property. I.e. if someone stole the car, they would compensate you for the value of the car only, and NOT any of the parts you added to it, like stereo, rims, etc. Again, those add-ons are at your own risk, unless you specifically add them to your policy, so therefore they are not included in the buy-back for totaling the car. Good on you for removing them, as it would have been foolish to donate all that extra equipment to the insurance company for free.

 

[tusabes]

I buy, sell, and export used cars, if you were serious about a car, you go to see it. Sellers these days are sick and tired of people who ask endless questions online

if you were serious, go to see, it, assess the condition and then make an offer. We immediately get tired of anyone asking a lot of questions before coming to see it.

 

[argon3030]

I buy, sell, and export used cars, if you were serious about a car, you go to see it. Sellers these days are sick and tired of people who ask endless questions online

if you were serious, go to see, it, assess the condition and then make an offer. We immediately get tired of anyone asking a lot of questions before coming to see it.

Meh, whatever, when you decide to sell a car yourself, and you list it online to maximize your exposure, expect to answer some questions. I buy and sell a lot of cars myself, and I don't have time to be catching flights all over the country just to kick the tires and have a look. I ask questions up front, so I don't waste my time going to look at a turd. Anyone can polish a turd and make it look good in a low-res internet photo. I've found that sellers who aren't interested in answering questions, or who give lazy half-answers, are usually hiding something.

 

[tusabes]

If you’re buying cars off the Internet, sight unseen is very different than buying local cars.

 

[johnksss]

And I understand why that seller did that. Too many jerks come to see a car, especially a luxury car, and are really just looking to joyride in it or even perhaps make off with it somehow. Mostly joyriders. He wants to avoid wasting his time. However, people don't need to be jerks about it.

I realize that showing up with well over US $10,000 in cash is not really feasible. That's likewise asking to get robbed, and that's happened with some Craigslist cases before, too. I might've told him, "you're asking five figures, and that's a lot of cash to be showing up to someone whom I've never met." I'd then negotiate from there and offer to do the money transaction at my bank, and if he held firm and/or was a jerk about it, I'd pass just as you did.

There are other S600's out there. The fact that I have one is proof of that. You'll run across the right deal for the right car; just keep your eyes open.

My main issue was that he did not mention that when we first spoke. It was call me after 10 AM to meet up and check it out.
Here comes Monday and it's a different story, but I do really understand the cash in hand, but mention that up front not when it's meeting time. Then I would know to wait a few days....I'll just chalk it up to miss communication for now as this story has a few twist which I'll get to later.

Sorry about the loss, I have some experience in that department as well, unfortunately, so I get it. On the above point, just to be clear, they didn't "let you" remove those parts - you have the right to remove them and they cannot prevent it. Unless you insured those parts as "add-on equipment", they are not included in the insured property. I.e. if someone stole the car, they would compensate you for the value of the car only, and NOT any of the parts you added to it, like stereo, rims, etc. Again, those add-ons are at your own risk, unless you specifically add them to your policy, so therefore they are not included in the buy-back for totaling the car. Good on you for removing them, as it would have been foolish to donate all that extra equipment to the insurance company for free.

Thanks.
That's exactly what I was researching right before the accident. I thought it was called modified insurance though. And you are totally right about taking things off the car, but since I had never done this before I had no clue how it actually worked. The only thing I couldn't take off was my rims as they had to do that as it was on their property. Also that was my argument, but they were like basically take your stuff just make sure you have factory stuff to put in it's place or it would get deducted from your payout. I came with impacts, floor jacks and tools. the same stuff that was stored in the trunk for work or incase I had problems on the road. LOL

I buy, sell, and export used cars, if you were serious about a car, you go to see it. Sellers these days are sick and tired of people who ask endless questions online

if you were serious, go to see, it, assess the condition and then make an offer. We immediately get tired of anyone asking a lot of questions before coming to see it.

Well...he was selling it online and I asked to see it. He said check with him on Monday....
but as mentioned before... I do understand cash in hand. That just needs to be stated up front so there are no misconceptions.


Now the plot twist....

So after not be able to see that car I called the other place in LA and guess what...that 2010 S600 is no where to be found. So I'm like whatever. After he said it would be there Monday. So I go check out a place near me that has a 2013 S550 on their lot. I check it out and notice a few things, but one thing glaring at me is that the RPMS around 2400 through 4K seem a bit rough, but the car doesn't shake and it seems like something with the engine. So we talk and some how we get to the 2007 S600. Then the guy says, wait...we just got a S600 2010 to 2012 and shows me a picture of it, but says the owner is out driving it right now. I totally fall out laughing after seeing it. The car in question is the 2010 S600 that the lot in LA can't seem to get it to the yard. So then we get back to the 2007 and I mention the guy said he bought a Bentley, but was driving the 2007 S600 this morning. Turns out this guy bought the Bentley from these guys and he was out test driving in the 2010 that they grabbed from the guy in LA because the owner fell in love with it. I'm like what the hell! (Get out of my car! LOL) They are suppose to call me tomorrow so we shall see if that is exactly how the story went..... Small world.

 

[johnksss]

Update:
Sooooooooo, they don't want to sell the 2010 S600. And the 2007 S600 magically has bad coil or coil packs that are now being replace. Which seem to happen right after I asked had they been replaced and the answer was yes. A year ago. 🤦‍♂️

So I went and checked out a 2008 S63. Seems to run great, but maybe someone can answer this or point me in the right direction. It has the 10.25 Android unit in it, but we could not seem to get the car options to show up on the left side of the screen. (Parking sensor, screen or abc - Car also has been converted to coil over.) And when the car is off, the speakers emit a bunch of static. Anyone ever heard of a situation like this? Normally it's no sound, but his car is off and the unit seems to be still on. He says after a while it goes off which sounds like the android unit side has went to sleep but is not turned off.

 

[NKJohn]

Update:
Sooooooooo, they don't want to sell the 2010 S600. And the 2007 S600 magically has bad coil or coil packs that are now being replace. Which seem to happen right after I asked had they been replaced and the answer was yes. A year ago.

So I went and checked out a 2008 S63. Seems to run great, but maybe someone can answer this or point me in the right direction. It has the 10.25 Android unit in it, but we could not seem to get the car options to show up on the left side of the screen. (Parking sensor, screen or abc - Car also has been converted to coil over.) And when the car is off, the speakers emit a bunch of static. Anyone ever heard of a situation like this? Normally it's no sound, but his car is off and the unit seems to be still on. He says after a while it goes off which sounds like the android unit side has went to sleep but is not turned off.

Be wary of the 2008 S63, as was previously mentioned. One huge issue is camshaft retainer bolts have a way of backing out or breaking, causing instantaneous engine death. If upgraded bolts have been installed, no worries. But there are other issues with that engine that I can’t recall. Others will chime in. I’d recommend you pursue any W220 or w221 v12 or a w220 s63 for a performance vehicle. It’s frustrating sifting through all the chaff to find one great car.

John


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[johnksss]

Be wary of the 2008 S63, as was previously mentioned. One huge issue is camshaft retainer bolts have a way of backing out or breaking, causing instantaneous engine death. If upgraded bolts have been installed, no worries. But there are other issues with that engine that I can’t recall. Others will chime in. I’d recommend you pursue any W220 or w221 v12 or a w220 s63 for a performance vehicle. It’s frustrating sifting through all the chaff to find one great car.

John


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Thanks for that info. Very true. Might have to do like others are thinking and up my budget....

From the paper work it seems that everything that could or would go wrong was either updated or replaced. Engine past the 0 to 5k slow rpm test with no internal vibrations as well.
I ran my scanner on the car and found a few issues. Something called a "clock pit switch" I also noticed the Combination Switch Stalk + Clock Spring seem loose when I moved any levers attached to it. I'm pretty sure that is not suppose to do that. Center PTS ultrasonic sensor error. And the pneumatic pump for dynamic seats because there is a leak somewhere.

Now, what was not mentioned was the 3 accidents and the fact the car came through Illinois and Texas before ending up in California. I had to find that information online.

 

[cowboyt]

If I saw all that on a car, I'd either be lowballing them or just pass on them. There are other cars out here which are good. Might just take a bit of patience, but they're out there.

 

[johnksss]

If I saw all that on a car, I'd either be lowballing them or just pass on them. There are other cars out here which are good. Might just take a bit of patience, but they're out there.

Yes, I passed it on by... I'm still looking.

 

[johnksss]

Well..... I finally found a car and basically bought it on site due to who was selling it. Engine and tranny seem mechanically sound and everything just about works. A few blemishes here and there and some scratches on the wheels, but all in all I'm satisfied. 114K on the ODM. It's a 2011 with Distronics plus that actually works! The only things that came back on the scan (That I did when I got home instead of right on site.) where radar sensors 4 and 5. Not sure what that means just yet, but will get to it in the next few days.

And no @cowboyt I will not be switching the lights and loosing HID and the functions that go along with it. LOL

 

[tusabes]

Let’s see som pics ! 2011 s550? That’s a good year. The 5.5 is very powerful and goes 300k miles easy

 

[johnksss]

Let’s see som pics ! 2011 s550? That’s a good year. The 5.5 is very powerful and goes 300k miles easy

I'll take better ones later today. I was running back and forth with getting the car.

Can you guess who that is??

He said he had another one. I snapped this picture of one hiding behind the gate. Looks like a 2020 AMG something. I couldn't tell but read the tag on the grill.