Any advice on this S63?

[Hotspur]

All, having missed out on the others I was looking at, I have now landed at this - any thoughts and comments on this car?

2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class 6.2 S63 AMG L 7G-Tronic 4dr | Ranger World UK

Also - I cant tell the ad in some places mentions its an S63L and others not, so not if its a LWB or not.

Is the price reasonable? and what should I check for?

Plus the head bolt issue - is that a 100% failure or didnt happen to all cars?

Thanks in advance to all those who comment and give advice.

 

[mioba]

Re LWB or not, call the seller and ask, or get the vin from them and check, the adverst does say L at the top.

You are probably best positioned to know if the price is right or not having a looked at a few.

If the car drives and if fine, dont worry about the headbolt issue, owning a S63 and paying out on such a repair shouldnt cross your mind. Owning such a car, you need the wallet of the person buying new to keep it maintained.

 

[sl500amgsport]

Re LWB or not, call the seller and ask, or get the vin from them and check, the adverst does say L at the top.

You are probably best positioned to know if the price is right or not having a looked at a few.

If the car drives and if fine, dont worry about the headbolt issue, owning a S63 and paying out on such a repair shouldnt cross your mind. Owning such a car, you need the wallet of the person buying new to keep it maintained.

I think the last paragraph a bit odd, if you had the wallet of someone buying new then you wouldn't be buying a 14 year old car for under £20k.

If you are buying from a dealer you would get some protection but it may be worth an extended warranty as that would cover head bolt failure.

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[SL63 Mark]

The advert seems very light on details, so it is hard to judge. I could only find one photo. Am I missing something ? There was no description specific to the car. Are they trying to hide something ? Just a load of waffle about a free hotel stay.

Some of their other prices are rather "high end", so I fear you may be paying over the odds.

Are these cars rare, or do they come up fairly often ? This is the normally aspirated 6.3, not the later 5.5 biturbo.

Awesome machine, but too many unknowns for me.

Just some random thoughts in no particular order.

 

[mioba]

I think the last paragraph a bit odd, if you had the wallet of someone buying new then you wouldn't be buying a 14 year old car for under £20k.

If you are buying from a dealer you would get some protection but it may be worth an extended warranty as that would cover head bolt failure.

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The point I am making is that S63 AMG doesnt have the maintenance costs of a 20K car.

 

[daveenty]

Same car is HERE on Autotrader with plenty of photos.

I personally think that it's overpriced by quite a bit, though the market is all over the place at the moment as you're no doubt aware. The mileage is favourable though I've not had chance to have a proper look at it as I'm time limited this morning.

As for the head bolts, if they've not showed any signs as yet, don't worry too much about them. They're a good strong engine though, at least to me, never particularly suited the S Class. As mentioned previously though, bear in mind that they were an expensive car when new and, with all expensive cars, big bills do tend to happen often.

 

[axelcls]

The advert seems very light on details, so it is hard to judge. I could only find one photo. Am I missing something ? There was no description specific to the car. Are they trying to hide something ? Just a load of waffle about a free hotel stay.

Some of their other prices are rather "high end", so I fear you may be paying over the odds.

Are these cars rare, or do they come up fairly often ? This is the normally aspirated 6.3, not the later 5.5 biturbo.

Awesome machine, but too many unknowns for me.

Just some random thoughts in no particular order.

+1 about free hotel, coffee, tea and biscuits and more bla bla bla. In the past I tried to buy something from that seller, is couple of miles away from me and…no ! If you want to spend money just for the ambience and smiles is the perfect place to do it. All their cars are overpriced and nobody’s able to help you with technical details. In top of everything, don’t buy the car and You’ll see how their attitude is changing in matter of seconds. P.S. was just my experience with that particular garage, maybe You’ll be more lucky


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[LostKiwi]

First thing I'd do is get the reg number and do an MOT history check.
Post the reg number here and I'll get you the build sheet.

 

[Frontstep]

I can imagine extinction rebellion sat outside your house with that, I suppose you could tell them it's 63 Volts.

 

[peterws1957]

The advert seems weird to say the least compared to the normal bs you get from used car dealers who harp on about the spec of a car. If it's exactly what you want then worth a look, but as others have said large bills possible and always worth budgeting a few K for future issues.

 

[keefysher]

Its a LWB, the first side view image illustrates that. Also the rear door seat switches show the recline / slide function of the outer seats.

It has both 19" and 20" wheels in the spec list.

Lot of money for a 13 year old car

 

[Big Barry]

You get the extra sunroof but I can't see the rear entertainment system. You get a wooden steering wheel (not heated I assume) but no headlight washer.

 

[Hotspur]

You get the extra sunroof but I can't see the rear entertainment system. You get a wooden steering wheel (not heated I assume) but no headlight washer.

Thanks Barry - how has yours been as a daily, if you use it regularly? and also as far as reliability is concerned?

 

[alexanderfoti]

+1, seems a bit on the high side.

It is in the affected years for headbolts, but they would have failed by now if they were going to go (IMO)

Defo a LWB as others. I agree on this engine, its not quite torquey enough at the bottom end for a big car like this (again IMO).

Would argue its price is closer to 15-16

 

[Big Barry]

Thanks Barry - how has yours been as a daily, if you use it regularly? and also as far as reliability is concerned?

Morning Hotspur!
He get used more days than not, usually a motorway commute so 25 miles each way. Only issue so far was the dreaded ABC malfunction but new seals to stop the leak and a modest outlay cured that. So far, so good and a very satisfying drive.
I'll start another thread on fuel (if anyone is interested!)

 

[Hotspur]

Morning Hotspur!
He get used more days than not, usually a motorway commute so 25 miles each way. Only issue so far was the dreaded ABC malfunction but new seals to stop the leak and a modest outlay cured that. So far, so good and a very satisfying drive.
I'll start another thread on fuel (if anyone is interested!)

Fuel thread - yes please...

 

[Wighty]

Fuel thread - yes please...

Nooooooooo !