S65 AMG

[rOckyAMG]

I am considering one - anything to look out for?

 

[RogerSausage]

Which variety, W220, W221 or W222?? The main thing with any of the V12s is coil packs! Very temperamental and very costly new, there are "refurb" options available though. If it's a W220 then ABC is the other main potential issue, on later models it's a tad more robust. Other than that, decent service history is a must, especially where the transmission is concerned, but no different to any other S Class really.

 

[Bieldside]

I have the S65 Cab
Wonderful!!

 

[rOckyAMG]

Which variety, W220, W221 or W222?? The main thing with any of the V12s is coil packs! Very temperamental and very costly new, there are "refurb" options available though. If it's a W220 then ABC is the other main potential issue, on later models it's a tad more robust. Other than that, decent service history is a must, especially where the transmission is concerned, but no different to any other S Class really.

Good question - I am leaning towards the W222 - Also, thinking maybe a coupe but would be open to a saloon.

 

[RogerSausage]

Good question - I am leaning towards the W222 - Also, thinking maybe a coupe but would be open to a saloon.

Not much to worry about there then, the coupes are stunning.

 

[rOckyAMG]

I have the S65 Cab
Wonderful!!

How do you find it?

 

[Bieldside]

Luck !!! Only two in the UK we think

Two sold went to Dubai

The coupes are great too

They are just stunning
I bought an S63 cab only to see the S65 three weeks later !!

They do not compare

 

[BlackC55]

Get a very good warranty.

 

[Bieldside]

Agreed on the warranty
If anything goes wrong …. Big money

And on the older cars as so few were made I’m told parts are a challenge to source sometimes

 

[rOckyAMG]

Agree re: warranty!! That is a good shout.

 

[C43AMG]

I have the S65 Cab
Wonderful!!

It's a Shame you couldn't make Olly BOTG !!!

 

[Bieldside]

One on Autotrader - S65 Coupe

With an MB dealer so 2 year warranty

 

[Deano24v]

If my lottery numbers come in then the big coupe is very much on the radar, lovely lovely things.

sadly, a world away in financial terms for me otherwise. Buying it is one thing, running it (properly) is a whole other thing.