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2007 E63 Wagon - davej - 10-31-2019
Outside of always wanting one, I really don't know much about these cars, but I'm excited to dig in and learn. Here's the basics from the PO's ad.
I still need to unpack the car from all the parts and bits he included, but hopefully I'll get some of my own photos up soon.
Leaving Tampa
![[Image: TM76UWK.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/TM76UWK.jpg)
2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 Wagon - Estate S211 / W211
Imgur https://imgur.com/a/F3EZgpS
Mileage: 146,xxx
Exterior: Flint Gray Metallic 7.5/10
Interior: Black Napa Leather 9/10
Modifications and OEM/OEM+
-Headbolts updated w/OEM (2012+) M156 headbolts, tappet/lifters replaced at same time, valve cover powder coated, some coolant lines, coolant tank and thermostat also replaced 124K miles (this was preventative not reactive)
Album of work: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_ZgQBYLZaVULU5RaFZHX1Z6U1k?usp=sharing
-ARH (American Racing Headers) Long tube catless headers ceramic coated (these were originally catted but the cats cracked and ARH wanted absurd money to replace, a weekend with a MIG and some 3” band clamps solved that) – this car will not pass an emissions test
-Weistec oil catch can / oil/air separator, checked every 2,500 miles, little to no blow by.
-Weistec trans pan (+2 q of fluid)
-Weistec spark plugs (step colder brisk plugs)
-Eurocharged V7 tune, I have the handheld but I think it’s dead--car was tuned at Eurocharged Orlando
-AFE dry filters with ROW air boxes
-OEM euro convex mirrors
-COMAND with Bluetooth puck removed and swapped for a Carplay unit (COMAND and puck included)
-Shardul underdrive pulley’s
-OEM spare tire and compressor– shoehorned under the 3rd row seats
-3M crystalline tint 40% all glass, 70% windshield
-OEM roof rack and 3 OEM bike racks
-OEM E63 P030 sedan two piece wheels - the wheels are peeling clear coat but no rash
-hardwired V1, color concealed display on gauge cluster and mute button by headlight switch
-mounted and hidden hardware (not hardwired) 2 channel (front/back) Blackvue dashcam with Wi-Fi downloading/updates
-front laser shifters mounted in lower grill, kill switch by drivers left knee
-lowering links in front only, I think it was a turn and half on the nut. It’s low enough to alleviate the Euro reverse rake not look lowered.
-The rear fenders are lightly rolled, I did have 19” HRE wheels and the clear the semi aggressive offset I rolled the fenders
-I coded out the corning fog lights (add this to the bad, one is cracked)
Maintenance (done in the last 2 years 20K miles)
-fluids/filters changed at regular intervals (oil 5K, trans 30K, diff 30K, brake 2yr, cabin, air (cleaned))
-motor mounts, trans mount
-air suspension compressor
-Arnott airbags (driver front still OEM)
-OEM brakes- rotors, pads, e-brake done 120K
-rear flex disc
-serpentine belt
-lower control arms
-Tires are all matching Continental sports (MO) front tires have about 40-50% tread, rears were replaced 1K miles ago.
-power steering reservoir replaced to elevate groan
-all 8 coil packs
-replaced the gauge cluster (swapped the brain to retain mileage) due to flickering gas gauge
-keyless go (drivers handle and gear select button)
-numerous 02 sensors, these go about every 5K miles and are about $100 on amazon
Oil Mobil1 0W-40
Aug 8, 2015 96,681
Jan 23, 2016 103,447
Jun 18, 2016 109,382
Oct 22, 2016 115,787
Feb 23, 2017 120,133
May 26, 2017 123,631
May 29, 2017 123,714
Nov 2, 2017 129,439
Aug 12, 2018 137,179
Feb 16, 2019 142,262
Oct 22, 2019 146,789
Catch can check
July 30, 2017 125,927 1mm fluid not emptied
Oct 9, 2017 128,663 4mm fluid emptied
Aug 12, 2018 137,179 6mm fluid emptied
Air filters
Aug 11, 2015 96,820
ROW airboxes/AFE Dry filters $300 Dec 13, 2016 117,475
Cabin filter
Aug 11, 2015 96,820
July 30. 2017 125,927
Transmission fluid/filter
722.9, MB ATF 3353, (9qts+2.5qts increase) 11.5qt/10.9gl
Sep 4, 2015 97,900
Nov 18, 2017 130,158
Diff fluid
1.27qt/1.2L hypoid gear oil 85w90
Sep 4, 2015 97,900
Mar 5, 2019 142,568
Brake fluid
Sep 4, 2015 97,900
Coolant
Sep 4, 2015 97,900
May 26, 2017 123,631
Power steering fluid
Top up ~5oz May 28, 2017 123,695
Replaced reservoir 2018
Suspension refresh
Nov 18, 2017 130,158
Brake
All brakes, pads/rotors/sensors Feb 4, 2017 119,329
Spark plus
Weistec plugs Mar 25, 2017 121,292
Replaced cool packs Oct 9, 2017 128,663
Major Services w/Louis
-Headbolts, ARH long tube headers $3k, ceramic coat $500, 2x motor mounts, trans mount, Weistec oil catch can, valve cover gaskets & powder coat $150, coolant, tank, lines, thermostat; May 14-26, 2017 123,631
-Rear guibo, idler pulleys, serpentine belt March 15, 2018 133,389
DONE
Convex mirrors $25/ea
ARH ~$3K, ceramic coating $500
3M crystalline windshield 70, everything else
40. Aug 21, 2015 $750, windshield redo 3m crystalline
70% 3 Feb 2017 $250
Front drivers keyless go door handle Sep 1,
2015, $180 parts.com
Oil dipstick Sep 1, 2015, $20 parts.com
Spare tire $220 from berti
Keyless-go gear shift replaced $90 Feb 29, 2016
Front driver arnott shock $800
Air compressor $500
Drivers pre-cat 02 sensor P2626 Jan 28, 2018 132,174
Rear suspension airbags with arnott A-2725 July 4, 2018 135,894
![[Image: Gm2EYw1.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Gm2EYw1.jpg)
test and tune ¼ mile events (12.4@110)
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - rherold9 - 10-31-2019
(10-31-2019, 10:29 AM)davej Wrote: Maintenance (done in the last 2 years 20K miles)
-Arnott airbags (driver front still OEM)
-replaced the gauge cluster (swapped the brain to retain mileage) due to flickering gas gauge
-numerous 02 sensors, these go about every 5K miles and are about $100 on amazon
lol
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - .RJ - 10-31-2019
you are my glutton for punishment hero
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - davej - 10-31-2019
(10-31-2019, 10:43 AM)rherold9 Wrote:(10-31-2019, 10:29 AM)davej Wrote: Maintenance (done in the last 2 years 20K miles)
-Arnott airbags (driver front still OEM)
-replaced the gauge cluster (swapped the brain to retain mileage) due to flickering gas gauge
-numerous 02 sensors, these go about every 5K miles and are about $100 on amazon
lol
Hey, at least it's not needing timing belts every 35k?
My favorite feature, by far, is the 3rd row rear facing seats. The entire family can fit in the car!
Also, the kids screams will warn me before being rear-ended.
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - *insertusernamehere* - 10-31-2019
OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD
OH
MY
GOD
2007 E63 Wagon - Senor_Taylor - 10-31-2019
Dave not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. It wasn't but a couple months ago that Dave was talking about AMGs over some District Taco.
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RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - ScottyB - 10-31-2019
holy shit...you bought a Stationdragon
your car exploits are the beginnings of future MM legend
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - davej - 10-31-2019
(10-31-2019, 10:51 AM).RJ Wrote: you are my glutton for punishment hero
I figure I'm not too far away from having a mid-life crisis and buying something reliable, so might as well enjoy it while I can.
(10-31-2019, 11:44 AM)ScottyB Wrote: holy shit...you bought a Stationdragon
your car exploits are the beginnings of future MM legend
I missed an opportunity with that for a license plate.
I hope to serve as a warning to future generations of what not to do.
(10-31-2019, 11:30 AM)Senor_Taylor Wrote: Dave not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. It wasn't but a couple months ago that Dave was talking about AMGs over some District Taco.
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Just trying to check boxes off down my list.
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - Jake - 10-31-2019
I fucking love this. These engines make the best noises with a stock exhaust, cannot wait to hear one uncorked a bit. Post more pics ASAP.
2007 E63 Wagon - JPolen01 - 10-31-2019
This is good
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - Apoc - 10-31-2019
I like the part where he said he didn't know much about them AFTER he bought it.
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - Beej - 10-31-2019
You know I love it, awesome family hauler. Is the exhaust unbearable inside?
What do those things weight? Let's race.
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - davej - 10-31-2019
(10-31-2019, 12:36 PM)Jake Wrote: I fucking love this. These engines make the best noises with a stock exhaust, cannot wait to hear one uncorked a bit. Post more pics ASAP.
Thanks! It sounds sooo good and the head turns looking for the source crack me up when they realize it's a wagon.
All I've got so far is his album from the posting. https://imgur.com/a/F3EZgpS
Will try to get some glamour shots of around the blue ridges mountains some day.
(10-31-2019, 01:40 PM)Apoc Wrote: I like the part where he said he didn't know much about them AFTER he bought it.
Hey, I never claimed to be a smart man. I might have known a little on paper before going into it, but I think this is the first Merc of any flavor I've ever driven.
(10-31-2019, 01:52 PM)Beej Wrote: You know I love it, awesome family hauler. Is the exhaust unbearable inside?
What do those things weight? Let's race.
In Comfort mode, it's pretty happy to keep you in a high gear, so as long as you're going easy you can have a normal conversation with out a problem. You can still hear the exhaust, but those cars must have some decent sound proofing. Get on it even a little and all bets are off.
I wanna say it's like 4400 pounds or something silly.
Let's do it, you can wave to my kids in the back-back seat as we pull away.
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - KettleKooked - 10-31-2019
(10-31-2019, 03:44 PM)davej Wrote:(10-31-2019, 12:36 PM)Jake Wrote: I fucking love this. These engines make the best noises with a stock exhaust, cannot wait to hear one uncorked a bit. Post more pics ASAP.
Thanks! It sounds sooo good and the head turns looking for the source crack me up when they realize it's a wagon.
All I've got so far is his album from the posting. https://imgur.com/a/F3EZgpS
Will try to get some glamour shots of around the blue ridges mountains some day.
(10-31-2019, 01:40 PM)Apoc Wrote: I like the part where he said he didn't know much about them AFTER he bought it.
Hey, I never claimed to be a smart man. I might have known a little on paper before going into it, but I think this is the first Merc of any flavor I've ever driven.
(10-31-2019, 01:52 PM)Beej Wrote: You know I love it, awesome family hauler. Is the exhaust unbearable inside?
What do those things weight? Let's race.
In Comfort mode, it's pretty happy to keep you in a high gear, so as long as you're going easy you can have a normal conversation with out a problem. You can still hear the exhaust, but those cars must have some decent sound proofing. Get on it even a little and all bets are off.
I wanna say it's like 4400 pounds or something silly.
Let's do it, you can wave to my kids in the back-back seat as we pull away.
you and I really like obnoxiously loud and fast family haulers. Exhaust battle going up 33?
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - .RJ - 11-04-2019
Is it broken yet?
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - V1GiLaNtE - 11-05-2019
I can smell the German leather already.
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - davej - 11-05-2019
(11-04-2019, 09:24 AM).RJ Wrote: Is it broken yet?
Hey now, if that wasn't such a reasonable question to ask I might take offense to it.
I've put about a tank of gas through the thirsty 7 seater and I'm still very much smitten. I still need to read the manual for some things, but I have found the Comfort mode is pretty soft and will start in second gear from a stop, and have you in 5th by 35-40mph. If it wasn't for the exhaust being so loud it would be a very normal and respectable family transporter. There is also a Sport and Manual setting, but out side of starting in 1st and holding a gear longer in sport, I'm not sure yet if does anything else. Manual is manual flappy paddles, which you can engage any time/mode, so again, I'm not entirely sure what the differences are yet.
We took the kids for a leisurely cruise up to Reddish Knob on Saturday and Colin was in love with the jump seat in the back. He waved at everyone behind us the entire way. It might get old after a while, but it was fun watching him relive a similar time I had with my aunt and uncle's 80's Caprice wagon.
The head unit is a Pioneer SPH-DA120 which seems more geared towards apple stuff, but I still need to read up on it.
Next up is trying to pass inspection, the shop with a leaning towards fun cars that did the RS6 a couple of times is no longer in service. (to no ones surprise) so we'll see how I make out at the next place. I hope to bring it over to Mid Atlantic afterwards and let Jason give is a post purchase look-over to see what might be on the horizon. I know it'll need front tires soon, rears are newer, but if I can find a second set of wheels I might but something a bit more all-season on for the winter.
This is the only other photo I've taken so far, forgot to grab some on Reddish, whoops.
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RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - Jake - 11-05-2019
Awesome! Fun fact, every automatic Mercedes since forever has started in 2nd gear for smoothness. On the older ones, if you mat the throttle and hit the kickdown switch, it'll start in 1st away from a stop.
RE: 2007 E63 Wagon - ScottyB - 11-05-2019
'davej Wrote:Colin was in love with the jump seat in the back. He waved at everyone behind us the entire way. It might get old after a while
doubt it
its such a cool little feature that will never come back, and really isn't the same after you're a kid. i hope he watches a lot of miles go by back there. i still remember a lot of trips i took as a kid looking out the back of a station wagon.
2007 E63 Wagon - JPolen01 - 11-05-2019
When I was little a friend’s mom had a Volvo wagon with the rumble seats. We always rode in there wherever we went. Always a great time.