So it's come to this...

"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12) 02/28/2017 at 10:29 • Filed to: S600, TheSagaEnds

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Does anyone want to buy my S600 ? I’m going to take it in to the Lexus dealer on Saturday and I probably won’t be taking it home. I hate to see it go, but I think it’s time for a change. Trade in is around $11000 apparently. I want to cry, but I know it’s the right choice...

TheHondaBro > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:30

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...Free?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > TheHondaBro 02/28/2017 at 10:31

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$11,000

TheHondaBro > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:31

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That’s $11,000 more than 996 Carrera 4s go for.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > TheHondaBro 02/28/2017 at 10:32

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But this one has a working engine currently!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:33

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No 221?

RT > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:34

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Have fun at the Jaguar dealer.

Milky > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:34

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I vote trade it in for an ISF or SC430. Two LS’ would be boring.

LongbowMkII > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:35

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You drive a hard bargain.

I’ll offer you about...,

....tree fiddy.

Tekamul > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:35

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I’ve read all your posts. So that’s a polite ‘No’ from me.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:36

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$11,000? But Tavarish said you could buy these for a pack of gum.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:37

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So it seems Oppo may be losing another German luxury barge.

‘Tis a sad day.

Ash78, voting early and often > Tekamul 02/28/2017 at 10:38

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Yeah, it’s always worried me to come to forums for all kinds of advice, then eventually try to sell the same car there. :D

Chariotoflove > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:38

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Silly question, but why is it the right thing if it makes you cry?

TheHondaBro > Milky 02/28/2017 at 10:42

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If an Opponaut wants to buy an SC430, they have to supercharge it. It’s in the handbook.

victor > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:46

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Why are you getting rid of it?

AndyG_UK > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:47

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Wow $11k trade in, that car would be worth about nothing in the UK!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 02/28/2017 at 10:48

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The LS I’m looking at is absurdly clean. My next car after the LS460 will be a 222 S65 though.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > victor 02/28/2017 at 10:48

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Absurd maintenance costs and chronic unreliability.

victor > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:49

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You’ve had it since new though?

fintail > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:51

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Take the money and runnnnnn

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Chariotoflove 02/28/2017 at 10:51

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That’s just it. It’s a love hate relationship. I love the car to death, but I get anxiety whenever I drive it because I’m worried it’ll break again. I want it to work, but it doesn’t seem to be onboard.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/28/2017 at 10:51

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Indeed it is.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Tekamul 02/28/2017 at 10:51

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Yeah lol I wouldn’t buy it again.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AndyG_UK 02/28/2017 at 10:52

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Yeah, big sedans depreciate nicely there.

Arrivederci > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:53

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But...but...but... Tavarish said...

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Arrivederci 02/28/2017 at 10:54

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Tavarish also sold his before anything could break.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:56

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Doesn’t Tavarish still have his?

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > AndyG_UK 02/28/2017 at 10:56

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Does anything hold it’s value in the UK?

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:59

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*cough cough cough cough* QUITTER! *cough cough cough cough*

Oh, I’m sorry. Don’t know what came over me. Well, I am sorry that I win.

PS9 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 10:59

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I wonder how many people take their german luxobarges over to Lexus because - while they are awesome cars - it’s pretty easy to get tired of their shit.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > PS9 02/28/2017 at 11:06

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Exactly.

AndyG_UK > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 02/28/2017 at 11:06

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Compared to the US no but relatively speaking yes, my Abarth 500 that I traded in at Christmas only lost about 3k in value in 3 years, which is very good. Anything small to medium sized from a premium marque and diesel (at the moment) will, ie BMW 320d, 118d, current A class diesel, A3 (or Golf) diesel or their CUV equivalents especially etc, though we know that is going to change soon!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 02/28/2017 at 11:08

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Indeed. You certainly have won. I will mis my S600 dearly. I will not, however, miss ABC. Fuck that shit.

AndyG_UK > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:08

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I doubt nicely is the correct term but yeah you can pick up 10 year old german luxobarge for very little, especially if it has a petrol engine because they cost so much to run and anyone who can really afford to run one can afford to buy (or lease) a new one, so no one wants them. 

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 02/28/2017 at 11:09

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No, he has a S500. Much less to go wrong in those.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AndyG_UK 02/28/2017 at 11:11

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It’s great if you’re buying one, but it’s literal AIDS if you’re trying to sell.

Milky > TheHondaBro 02/28/2017 at 11:11

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I would rock a manual swapped SC430 so, so hard. 300hp is enough when it sounds V8 good.

avalonian > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:11

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I’m actually thinking of trading my Avalon for a genesis or equus. why not one of those as opposed to the Lexus. I’m in college too so I understand the woes, my car doesn’t give me problems but I just want something else.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 02/28/2017 at 11:14

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Crossovers hold their value fairly well..

Chariotoflove > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:16

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It is hard to make it work when you’re from two different cultures. I’m sorry.

TheHondaBro > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:17

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The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:19

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Get a LS600h L.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > avalonian 02/28/2017 at 11:19

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I actually really like this particular LS460. I considered an Equus, but I’d rather drive another LS.

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:20

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Oh man. If I wasn’t working on moving into a better apartment I’d totally go for this. At least I know it was maintained well.

Good luck with the purchase. Smart move going Lexus. I’ll cry a little bit and pour one out for another V12 gone away

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:24

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AA is for quitters. Getting rid of the Merc is a good idea.

avalonian > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:28

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I feel ya man. Do you I wish I could afford the LS lol, that would have been the move for me!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 02/28/2017 at 11:29

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I want a 2013+ model. The one I’m buying is only 3 years old and has a certified warranty.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 02/28/2017 at 11:30

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I will be in another V12 by 2022. Or rather, two V12s...

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > avalonian 02/28/2017 at 11:31

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I regret not buying a newer S600 when I did buy mine.

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:33

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Uh... Care to explain?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > victor 02/28/2017 at 11:33

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Nope. Not even 2 years.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > AndyG_UK 02/28/2017 at 11:33

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Meanwhile in the US the value of a 500 falls off a cliff the moment you sign the paperwork.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Flyboy is FAA certified insane 02/28/2017 at 11:44

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So I’m going to lease this LS460 for 4 years. After that I’ll buy a W222 S65 and I’m planning on importing a Toyota Century.

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 11:48

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All hail the ABC, unknown enigma of the automotive world. We know not how you work, for you work in mysterious ways, but we shall appease thee with tithes and offerings of tandem pump replacements, for replacing anything else before is only asking for your wrath.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 02/28/2017 at 11:50

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We need to figure out how to conjure ABC. It’ll be like waterbending in avatar, but with pentosin.

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 12:07

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Solid plan!

Land_Yacht_225 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/28/2017 at 12:36

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Why don’t you take your godless Japanese reliability and go perform some preventative maintence on something.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Land_Yacht_225 02/28/2017 at 12:37

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There’s a reason I change my Oil every 3500 miles. And they’re all 4/5 are generally highway.

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 12:43

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Wait...used leases from a reputable dealer are a thing?

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 12:48

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Exactly. Like Jonathan Pangborn in Dr. Strange, he did not heal but uses magic to move his limbs. So we may bend CHF 11S to keep our struts inflated.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 02/28/2017 at 15:41

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Yep, you can lease any used Lexus that has been certified through thier L/certified program.

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 16:10

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Damn. I hope MB does the same. My second car may just be a diesel E-Class yet.

Also, I’m trying to convince my friend at Audi St. Paul to be my pentosin blood brother and buy your S600. Will let you know. He’s been in mourning since his beloved 2010 A6 3.0T got T-boned in front of the Mall of America a year ago. It’s time he moved on.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 02/28/2017 at 16:47

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Oooo. I’d love for it to go to good hands. Let me know before Saturday. If he’s seriously considering it, it does need tires&control arms. It’d be nice if the PSE pump was fixed as well, but it’s not major.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 21:57

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Don’t know if you still care but, that 221 was just certified and would have a one year warranty from time of purchase, but you could get up to three years. All unlimited miles. CPO cars have to be in excellent condition and totally caught up on maintenance, so they’re very safe to buy.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 02/28/2017 at 22:18

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Do you know if it’s possible to lease a CPO S600 ? That’s the msin reason I’m going with the LS.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 02/28/2017 at 23:12

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I doubt it. But you could call the dealer and ask. Sales stuff isn’t my thing at all.

So lease the Lexus for a few years then hopefully S65?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 02/28/2017 at 23:28

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That’s the plan. I’ll lease this for 3-4 years then buy a W222 S65

AndyG_UK > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 03/01/2017 at 02:35

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I know it’s weird!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/01/2017 at 03:05

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Sounds like a good plan. At the very least it will allow you to recoup your losses from repairs on the 220!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 03/01/2017 at 11:41

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What do you think would be a fair trade in on my S600 ? I think I could sell it privately for maybe 14-15k so woul 11-13k be a fair trade in ?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/01/2017 at 16:04

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I guess it sounds reasonable but honestly you probably have a better idea of its value than I do.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/01/2017 at 18:17

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I may have an interested buyer for your S600. Need all relevant details. He’s a friend and Mercedes enthusiast, so he knows what he would be getting into. He’s very particular, and would like to know how clean it is overall, miles, what work has been done (especially anc), price, etc.

You can email me if you want. mtabbert eighty six at the Google mail. Number not spelled out.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 03/01/2017 at 21:23

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It’s sent.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 03/01/2017 at 22:36

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Got it and sent it along.