First service on S65

[mhh]

Hi, newbie here (though active in Italian forum).

I've just ordered a new AMG S65 in Australia and expect delivery next week. I want to take the car on a 3,000km journey straight away but I'm concerned that it will require its first service well before the 3,000km is done.

Does anyone know when the first service is scheduled on this model? The saleman doesn't know and doesn't expect to find out before the car arrives.

[markbe]

When my SL was new all servicing was dictated by the service indicator which was then 2years or around 10000 miles.From 2006 it has now become 1year or around 10000 miles.No merc to my knowledge needs a running in service.

Mark.

[SpydieNut]

mhh said:

Hi, newbie here (though active in Italian forum).

I've just ordered a new AMG S65 in Australia and expect delivery next week. I want to take the car on a 3,000km journey straight away but I'm concerned that it will require its first service well before the 3,000km is done.

sorry, no idea, but nice car

mhh said:

The saleman doesn't know and doesn't expect to find out before the car arrives.

i think that's disgraceful - for any sale - let alone for one for that amount of money i'd expect him to get off his backside and find out.

[Chris944_S2]

SpydieNut said:

mhh said:

The saleman doesn't know and doesn't expect to find out before the car arrives.

i think that's disgraceful - for any sale - let alone for one for that amount of money i'd expect him to get off his backside and find out.

As disgraceful as it is, I'd rather have a salesman who admits not knowing rather than one who makes something up.

[SpydieNut]

Chris944_S2 said:

As disgraceful as it is, I'd rather have a salesman who admits not knowing rather than one who makes something up.

i should have been clearer - there's no disgrace in not knowing - the disgrace comes with not being arsed to find out

[mhh]

Oh well, not knowing is adding to the excitement at least.

The car is getting a clearbra fitted today and should arrive next week. Will post pics...

[mhh]

I've now got the manual - no reference to a running-in service. However, it does say AMG cars should not be driven over 140km/h for the first 1,500km - that might be hard to achieve!

Car arrives today - I'm just a bit excited.

[markbe]

mhh said:

I've now got the manual - no reference to a running-in service. However, it does say AMG cars should not be driven over 140km/h for the first 1,500km - that might be hard to achieve!

Car arrives today - I'm just a bit excited.

Well you should take it moderately to start with, I would keep the revs
down to say 3500rpm or 200kph.

Mark.

[mhh]

Here 'tis. Only done a handful of miles so far but I'm loving it.

Edited by mhh on Friday 11th July 13:02

[matc]

Amazing car, the first service is due at 12,500 miles or 12 months whichever is sooner. Hope your enjoying it.

[mhh]

Some better pics here - taken by my mate Ash.

http://aussieexotics.com/drivers/thumbnails-325.ht...