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<blockquote data-quote="B7BlownSnake" data-source="post: 15637641" data-attributes="member: 112096"><p>That generation S/CL/SL with the hydraulic suspension can be nasty if they weren't maintained. The V12 has some expensive parts that tend to fail, like the coils. Just remember, it cost $180k new. You have to maintain it like a $180k car. There are a few things that are tough to do without the STAR computer system.</p><p></p><p>There are plenty of people that bought them new and maintained them, or bought a well maintained one, and have had good luck. Unfortunately most don't maintain them properly.</p><p></p><p>If you're really interested in one, I'd suggest the W211 (03-06) E55. Motor is pretty bulletproof, and because there were so many M113Ks made, and a lot is shared with the non-AMG M113, parts are pretty cheap. They have an air suspension, which is expensive if it fails, but far cheaper than the bigger cars' hydraulic system. Easy to mod, make good power. Mine has been pretty awesome. Just a few minor repairs needed of a 13 year old car that lived most of it's life in Palm Springs.</p><p></p><p>The AMG community is pretty good. Many owners that like to work on cars and make them go fast.</p><p></p><p>Or you can find an S55 if you want the bigger car. V12 is awesome, but V8 is easier to maintain. The S55 is usually more expensive than an S65 for this reason.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="B7BlownSnake, post: 15637641, member: 112096"] That generation S/CL/SL with the hydraulic suspension can be nasty if they weren't maintained. The V12 has some expensive parts that tend to fail, like the coils. Just remember, it cost $180k new. You have to maintain it like a $180k car. There are a few things that are tough to do without the STAR computer system. There are plenty of people that bought them new and maintained them, or bought a well maintained one, and have had good luck. Unfortunately most don't maintain them properly. If you're really interested in one, I'd suggest the W211 (03-06) E55. Motor is pretty bulletproof, and because there were so many M113Ks made, and a lot is shared with the non-AMG M113, parts are pretty cheap. They have an air suspension, which is expensive if it fails, but far cheaper than the bigger cars' hydraulic system. Easy to mod, make good power. Mine has been pretty awesome. Just a few minor repairs needed of a 13 year old car that lived most of it's life in Palm Springs. The AMG community is pretty good. Many owners that like to work on cars and make them go fast. Or you can find an S55 if you want the bigger car. V12 is awesome, but V8 is easier to maintain. The S55 is usually more expensive than an S65 for this reason. [/QUOTE]
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