Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG Consumer Reviews
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2006 S65 - First and LAST Mercedes I'll ever own!
VinnyT, 11/09/2017
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
This car is junk. The previous owner had at least $14000 in repair bills for things that should not break before 60000 miles. I myself have spent $5000 on the suspension system. Well, it failed AGAIN last night. It only has 85000 miles on it now. No more. Having the bank tow the POS away. This car was $172000 brand new and you would think they would build in quality. No. It is a money pit. These are the things that had to be repaired by the previous owner and myself: Ignition coils, seat tracks(3 times), brake rotors, wheels(3 times), battery, (3 times), several struts, and other items that are NOT basic maintenance. BEWARE of these vehicles. It will bleed you dry of funds and the resale is in the toilet. Mercedes should be ashamed of selling such a unreliable piece of crap.
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Best Car I've Ever Driven
Jim, 07/18/2008
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Wow! I've driven high performance cars from a Mustang, Porsche, and even Ferrari. This 2006 S65 AMG is an absolute beast on the road. And a classy beast at that. The best way to describe it would be to say it is a rocket! Its super fast from 0-60, and even pulls hard above that! Pure power, smooth acceleration, superb handling and great comfort! If you can find a way to get your hands on one of these babies, its worth every penny (or dollar in this case) I can't wait to drive tomorrow. Sweet!
World's Fastest Production Sedan & Most Versitle
amgfan, 01/27/2014
updated 09/13/2023
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
2023 UPDATE: This W220 chassis w/ M275 Bi-Turbo continues to perform well, especially in mountain climbs but also around town, with reasonable gas mileage at lower power ranges using only 1 of the 2 V6 engines. With no major failures, dealer maintenance costs have been minimal. This seems likely to last for several hundreds of thousand miles. Amortizing the purchase price over the 17 years since the car was purchased results in an average monthly payment less than the advertised lease payment for a new VW. Those who want a high performance car for the road and around town use at a moderate price should consider a used S65 or CL65. 2022 UPDATE: New models have only about 10 more HP, and cost close to $275K with 3-piece wheels. No new V-12 models available, as the engine sizes of the new Bi-Turbo line decrease. 2021 UPDATE: Still a great road, mountain and around town driver. Most of my friends are on their 4th, 5th or 6th vehicle since 2006. 2020 UPDATE at request of Edmunds. I still own this, still drives great. Prices of new AMG 65's keep rising. Look for a used one if you want a V12 AMG; most owners take good care of them. 2019 UPDATE at request of Edmunds: i still own this vehicle and can only say I like it more today. I would note that the base price of the new S65 on the mbusa.com web site has risen to $232,550 - 3 piece mag wheels are not included in the base as they were in the original year of US import. HP is up little more than a dozen over the 2006 607HP. The S65 may be the last of the big HP gas AMG's. ORIGINAL UPDATE: In 2005-06, this car would do 220+ mph off the showroom floor in Germany. A few sports cars have faster 0to60 times, but most don't reach the same top end. Those that do have price tags which are multiples of the S65. Best part of the S65 is that it runs well (and efficiently on one 6-cylinder engine) around town without the need for retuning.
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Smokes the competition
Kurt Stephon, 03/04/2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this 06' S-65AMG around 5 months ago. I have to admit I drove everything from the quattroporte to the BMW 760 to the Bentley Continental Flying Spurt and this Benz cleans house. I have around 13k miles already and have taken about 5 road trips to Texas back to St. Louis and this car is the smoothest best handling peppy sports seadan out there. As far as speed I managed to hit 140 MPH and was it ever smooth! Consider the S-class over your average Bimmer!
My disappointing MB S65 AMG
Joseph Lieberman, 07/28/2005
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl Turbo 5A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
My 9th and last MB. The mechanical problems are endless. AC is noisier than ever. Shifts like a truck. I had the transmission replaced. Now I have vibrations from there. Knobs and buttons are breaking. Speedometer is a full 20% off. Obviously not the German craftsmanship found in earlier models. I went to the factory last year and was astounded to see a huge number of unskilled laborers performing "Technicians" Jobs. I am very unhappy with this vehicle. I got a Mercedes LEMON.
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