Potential S600 purchaser - I likely need persuasion to abandon this inclination, if I am truthful.

[BudgetWizard]

I just totaled my prior automobile and am seeking a new. I accessed the internet and discovered the following:

https://www.valleyautosak.com/inventory/mercedes-benz/s-class/416905/

 

My ability to persuade my insurance company to assess my previous car's value based on engine mileage rather than body condition may determine if it fits within my cash budget. However, the price has been reduced twice (the dealer acknowledged they were selling it on behalf of someone else, initially priced at approximately $12,500) and it is exhibiting signs of aging.

The suspension inevitably descends over time while stationary, maybe in an uneven manner, resulting in an undignified posture and a warning notification upon ignition. It ascends swiftly to the standard height when the vehicle is engaged in gear. Opinions vary about whether this situation is natural and if it is an easy resolution. Which party is accurate in this context?

More concerningly, the transmission exhibits a delayed response to manual shift control and, in one instance, delivered the most jarring shift I have ever seen from any transmission. It really frightened me, since it resembled a physical collision. Otherwise, everything functioned well; nevertheless, purportedly harsh changes while cold may signify costly issues. Is there any possibility that it only requires a transmission fluid change, or is this definitive indication of costly issues? Can a reputable shop distinguish between the two scenarios?

[partexpat]

A fluid flush, along by the replacement of o-rings in the valve blocks, will likely resolve the suspension issue.
Regarding the transmission, I would wager on a new conductor plate accompanied by fresh transmission fluid, however it may enough to recalibrate the transmission shift patterns.

Will you repair the automobile alone or will you consult a mechanic?

[BudgetWizard]

I lack confidence in my ability to repair a colossal entity such as this. I consistently attempted to repair my prior vehicles alone, but the outcomes were unsatisfactory; although I completed the tasks, they consumed excessive time, and I lacked full confidence in my workmanship. Regarding modifications to hydraulic suspension and automatic gearboxes, particularly in a vehicle as technologically complex as this, I would likely concede and consult a technician.

[kixriver]

Purchasing the automobile would be ill-advised. Accepting that automobile would be a poor decision. Bringing a twenty-year-old twin-turbo Mercedes Benz to a shop without prior knowledge of necessary repairs is analogous to providing them with a checkbook filled with signed blank cheques.

I am neither being facetious nor impolite; it is just a poor notion.

[EcoWarrior]

I completely concur; unless you possess the ability to repair this vehicle independently, acquiring it would be quite imprudent. Even with the capability to fix it yourself, I contend that it remains a terrible acquisition

[FilmBuff007]

The only method by which you may finance this vehicle seems to be contingent upon receiving enough compensation from your insurance claim, indicating a lack of reserve cash to sustain a $120,000 automobile. This vehicle retains the repair expenses linked to a $120,000 supercar, despite its low price.

This signifies annual expenditures in the thousands for repair and maintenance. If you need service at a store.

[CodeNinja]

Excluding the ABC suspension issues, which component would need significant repair?

[EcoWarrior]

Indeed? Four more cylinders, two turbochargers, and two intercoolers, along with several unique components for the vehicle that are costly and difficult to get. Numerous components from other V8 vehicles are compatible; nevertheless, the inherent nature of it being a V12 vehicle renders it costly.

Owning a 20-year-old Mercedes S500 without the capability to fix it would be imprudent, and possessing such a vehicle without unlimited financial resources would be unequivocally unwise.

[CodeNinja]

What particular repair is required? I comprehend the concept of a turbo engine.

[EcoWarrior]

All repairs will incur higher expenses. Coil packs are prohibitively costly, motor mounts need extensive effort, and turbos may fail, requiring engine removal. It is a whole distinct entity, and is often far more costly in terms of labor and components. The low price indicates underlying problems, and the vehicle seems to already exhibit flaws. These vehicles enhance the Rube Goldberg effect that Mercedes has meticulously developed over the years. Purchase one to discover.

[kixriver]

Without exaggeration, every component of the vehicle may - and will be - costly.

Repairs for ABC might often amount to thousands. The cost of a leaky oil cooler might amount to several thousand dollars. New coil packs may cost up to one thousand dollars for diagnosis and replacement. Continuously and incessantly.

The vehicle is being sold at a low price for certain reasons.

[UrbanExplorer]

Moreover, I would refrain from pursuing it due to the suspension and gearbox problems. That vehicle is not valued at $7,500. It may be the case if those difficulties were absent, but that is not applicable here.