I think you're covering a niche in depreciated german boats that isn't really catered to as much as I would like to see, keep it up man

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We do want to branch out and cover some other german cars, along with other older interesting and unique ones that might not be from Germany.

@treasurehunt2000

6 жыл бұрын

If you're ever in LA you could review my fathers 2003 cl55 Kompressor, I also have a 1997 198k Mi c140 v12 coupe that is my project car.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Very cool! The CL55 has been on our list for a while now, we drove an early CL600 years ago when it was new, and recently we've been looking at the 55 as a project for the show.

@treasurehunt2000

6 жыл бұрын

If you could make it out to LA your search would end, but you'll probably find one in Canada before if ever you came to the west coast of the US. If you ever do come out here I suggest you bring some shopping money as the german flagship market is abundant, well priced and rust free :)

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess

6 жыл бұрын

gabesfuctwhips It's not as depreciated as your brain though

Your comment on the S430 vs S500 is spot on. You won't notice much of a power difference b/c the cars are massive. What I do notice (I own an S430) is the mpg is a tad bit better. My buying advice is focus on the packages and service records when purchasing. No need to base your decision solely on the model. I'm certain you will be happy with either engine.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Well said, and we'd do the same! I don't know what options were standard on the S500 but I believe they were all optional for the S430, so it's possible to have a similarly equipped of either.

@RandJ1996

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I have a S430 with AMG Package and the body kit/wheels make a huge difference to the car's looks. I would recommend that when buying W220. We were able to obtain entire car's service history, it was well maintained and is in perfect shape.

@davidvincent3948

5 жыл бұрын

@@RandJ1996 you are the only other person I have heard of that has the AMG package on a 430. I looked at dozens of Mercedes before I found this one. It was clean and looked new as well as having no accidents and all the service records. It is an AMG but I had no idea what that was not did the seller. For $2800 I have no complaints as wells as the new factor paint I had done it looks and rides like it just rolled off the show room floor

@combustionberg3303

7 ай бұрын

good advice but i wont take it since im looking to get an s500 fix it up myself and mod it up to 400 horsepower maybe more

From one big guy to another, keep doing your thing! Loving your content! I'm thinking about starting a channel based off me shopping for cars as a bigger black guy, so I'm definitely watching and learning from this channel. Keep it up!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We always suggest people jump into video making if they're passionate about it. It's certainly not easy to get into, but if you decide to start uploading videos let us know, we'd love to watch!

@tunahankuzu8700

5 жыл бұрын

The Nigerians tend to be quite large

@aboriginalmuur1661

5 жыл бұрын

Tunahan Kuzu lmao

@frankkirkman5994

Жыл бұрын

Is your name bill or William? I got an uncle we call biff and always wondered where the name biff came from haha.

I own a 2003 S430 and feel your vid is spot on. I bought mine from the estate of the original owner three years ago with 60,000 miles on it. The air suspension is a problem - I replaced all four corners with aftermarket units for about $1,000US, parts and labor. I bought it for a long range cruiser and it can't be beat for the price. Twenty thousand miles later, I've replaced the AC fan and that's it. One piece of advice for a buyer - find a good independent Mercedes shop and you'll save plenty on regular service. Keep up the interesting vids.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The W220 is a really solid car if you get the right one. A few years back we were a pretty small channel and getting cars was tough, but the clean examples out there are the best! We’re glad to hear you’ve had little issue with yours, still incredibly low mileage, should last a while!

@mustang7603

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Irwin I had a 2002 S500 and the dash lights went out. 2600 for the dealer to put a light bulb in the dash. Got rid of the car after that.

You should do a video of the W221 . They look good from any angle . If I had the cash to spend on an S class that would be it. They aren't really that expensive here in Bulgaria but most of them are with fake mileage and got like 1 million km on them. Driving a car like that without warranty ...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

It's on our list! We're hoping to be able to get that filmed sometime soon.

@phil-Leotardo.171

6 жыл бұрын

PRN Don't read to much into the fat thing, John Candy didn't give a shit.

@TheRazvy1990

6 жыл бұрын

PRN first W140 :x:x

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

General Pepe Rightwinger, That's true, but he also died of heart failure I believe. Being overweight isn't what I want to define me, but it ends up being what people grab onto first. Septimiu Razvan Bot, Definitely on our list! Just depends on who's gone one available. Now that we're in a new province it's going to take a little time for us to get involved with the local enthusiast groups, but we're hoping our growing audience and reach will help with that!

Just picked up a 2000 s430 83k miles super clean well maintained example. What a Sled! Love the Ride

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Very very nice, enjoy it! Can't go wrong with anything there, low mileage and the V8, awesome buy! I still dream about getting a W220.

If you are ever in the Tampa area of Florida I have a S-430 that is a bit different. It was a special order for a corporation in Miami and has been company owned for 17 years. I recently acquired it from someone that bought it from the corporation and did not like it (actually he did not know what he had and I stole it!) It is a 2001 S-430 AMG special edition! It is the only one I have ever seen or for that matter heard of. It is such a perfect car that I have it in the body shop right now doing a ground up "restoration" which amounts to basically a new factory paint job, and that was only done because of my vanity. I found 4 quarter size spots where the clear coat was bad and the cost to fix and blend those 4 spots at Mercedes cost as much as my specialty paint shop I go to to paint the entire car to factory spec. Just so you know there are more cup holders, if you open the small arm rest you will find 2 additional holders there. As far as the slow response when stepping on the throttle that is a new built in trait on most all Mercedes so that you are not thrown back in the seats as the engine revs up. For anyone that has read this far and is wondering what special features the S-430 AMG has here is a short list from my car. 1) AMG body package that has different panels down the bottom side and an air efficient nose cone with smaller air dams. 2) Custom spoke wheels unlike any other standard Mercedes spokes. 3) Low profile tires (not my favorite kind of tire). 4) Over size disks in the front and back with a heaver breaking kit. 5) Standard on AMG air and heating seats. 6) BOSE stereo with extra base speaker in the trunk for a full hall sound. 7) for those of you that want people to ask why? There is the AMG logo on the back of the car. 8) High pressure head lamps. 9) A/C controls for the BACK seats that operate independent of the front seats. And the list goes on and on but you get the idea that it is just a kicked up version of the S-430

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We'd love to feature your S-Class! If we're ever planning a trip down that way we'll let you know.

@Agodschild7

4 жыл бұрын

Same here I have an 2006 with black opal paint.

W220, one of the best S-Class models

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We were very pleased with the ride quality and overall experience. A really under-appreciated car.

@RandJ1996

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, my favorite S Class.

@mightyjack5875

4 жыл бұрын

Many people complain about not-so-high quality in terms of interior, materials and other aspects, specially compared to that which is considered by many as "the last over-engineered Mercedes", the W140. But I do like the 220 quite a lot too, and I'd love to buy one as a project.

@Rejuvem

4 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2001 S500 that had issues with the airmatic system. I went to a couple of mechanics and most wanted Thousands to fix. ended up replacing just the pump and one strut for less than $300 on Amazon.. did all the work myself after watching some KZread videos. still going strong after 8,000 miles

@sadokbarbouche9427

3 жыл бұрын

@@mightyjack5875 i believe the w240 maybach was the last over engineered crazy mercedes

Don’t mind these comments. You’re the one getting to drive luxury cars for free and have a KZread channel with millions of views. You’re the man!

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

That certainly is a good way to look at things!

You should do a review on the performance W220 S55! I'm looking to buy one really soon!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We've had a few people ask the same, we're working to get one featured!

Stumbled on the E Class vid and all I can say is YES! Your vids are great and very informative!! Thanks for the vids!!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We try to produce the best quality content we can based on our budget and production!

A polish or replacement of the headlight lenses would greatly improve the appearance of this car.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@1995RangeRover

3 жыл бұрын

Pre face-lift cars have foggy headlights from factory. They were cleared as the face-lift models became available.

Great content. Amazing video about an amazing car. It is crazy how cheap they are and how easy it is to maintain it on your own

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! This is still one of those cars I'd like to own, I've had the chance to try out the AMG W220 and really loved the performance on it.

3:24 Thank you . You make me love my W220 S500L 2005 more than before.. and all what did you said are completely true

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! We'd love to find a late model S500 LWB in black, would be the perfect addition to our garage.

@sulimanmf5501

6 жыл бұрын

PRN I've three videos in my channel with my S500.. check them out

@glo714

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive I just brought one beautiful all black

I have a 2002 w220 S430 and I love the way it drives and rides. I only paid $2700 for this $80,000 car. (212k miles) I did have to do quite a bit of maintenance to get it back up to par, New motor mounts, transmission mounts, new conductor plate, new rear tires, Engine oil,,trans service. But doing it all myself I still have an 80,000 car for under $4000 and I really love it. BTW the car has adaptive driving technology. If you drive it slow the transmission shift points adapt to save gas milage. If you normally drive fast the shift points adjust accordingly. That's probably why you thought the response was funny or strange. You can reset your trans by turning the key to on position an holding the throttle down for 30 seconds then turn off the key for 2 minutes without turning anything on. It makes a huge difference if you want a more crisp throttle response

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That definitely makes sense, and we've heard that about the transmission computers on a lot of these older full-size luxury cars.

@hiphopmusicallday100

5 жыл бұрын

I was the gas ?

You deserve more subscribers your videos are really good and helpful and it's just chill

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate that, thanks! We're hoping that others will find our channel like you have and help grow our subscriber-base.

@maenala6376

5 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive also I'm from Ontario I see the license plate haha

@atos.nympha3451

4 жыл бұрын

True

Great video as always !

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! We think we've come a long way since filming this episode.

Really appreciate your video on the W220. I own an S430 which is exactly the same colour as the one featured in your video. I love the part where you open up the throttle. While no where near the exhaust sound of its AMG siblings, the M113 sounds grunty enough.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I love the W220, while the specific examples we had for this episode weren't the best it still gave me a good taste of what they had to offer.

I think you look fabulous my man. Great review!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

awesome vids..watching this from singapore and cars like these still cost crazy expensive..

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear from different parts of the world! I'm sure they are pricey still, I know even in our market in Canada these cars are quite a bit more expensive than in the USA.

beautiful video, thank you for your effort

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks!

there is a cupholder in the center console behind a wooden panel.

In the prefacelift you have the automatic lights to, but you have to unlock them

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

Dude I love your videos! You've got the same taste for cars like me.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! We started off with what we had and branched out from there.

Just got a 2000 s500 and it's very nice

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! We'd love to revisit the W220 again, the most recent one we did on the 2003 S 55 AMG was really fun to film & drive.

Great reviews on luxury cars the average person can now afford. Still deciding between a 540i e39 or a Mercedes. Keep the reviews coming.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Depending on which Merc, we'd probably go for it. But it all depends on what you want out of a car!

He's like the boyfriend on This is us! Bring on the Self Deprecating humor!

Keep it up very interesting. Thanks

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so, thanks!

the arm rest has 2 cup holders .. see the thin thing on the right of the arm rest ? put your finger underneath it and pull

Im thinking about changing my Cadillac STS 06 luxury for one of these, what you think?

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely have it looked over before by a trusted mechanic. We did an episode on a 2003 S 55 AMG a couple years back with better equipment if you're interested to see more on the W220 S-Class, as we go over some of the other things to look out for if you're in the market for one.

Just wanted ask you aside question: Can you please provide more info about cup holder?

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

Wish we could, it's been a while since we've featured this car, are you asking about the one attached to the bottom of the passenger seat?

@rafalpiotrnowak

4 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive right, attacht to the bottom of passanger.

Great video, thanks

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Don’t pay the haters no mind thank you for the insight on these wonderful vehicles

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We try not too, thanks!

great vids. a note to those thinking of buying this car - don't. unless you've checked the suspension. new struts can cost $5000. also note that you need to check for water flowing into the footwell if the drain mesh was filled with leaves.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I believe we did mention the suspension on this episode, but we also do recommend having the car inspected and check out the enthusiast forums when looking at cars like this.

@vincentsolito8234

Жыл бұрын

Even abc struts don’t cost that much wtf

About the comfort, I agree IN REALLY, ABOUT EVERYTHING. I drove one of that yesterday. W220, 1999. Spectacular1111

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats the comfort of an S-Class, every generation I've driven has been superb.

The cup holders are built into the center console. It's that side compartment.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@RandJ1996

6 жыл бұрын

Also there after you push/fold out the cup holder there is a 2nd one in there as well. My son just discovered this the other day.

I love this guy! He's a hoot! "I had no idea I was morbidly obese" OMG I'm dying over here!! Who could not love this guy??? I too, am overweight and it's been brought to my attention too many times .. Ignore what others say..We all adore you and enjoy your content! Much love from Tampa,FL!

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I can be a little funny 😂

I bought a black s class also. Indeed the best comfort . Slightly better than the cadilac from same period.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Black is definitely the best colour for this, helps to make it look less dated than the silver ones we featured here. We'd like to try out some of the Cadillacs from this era to see how they compare, we've driven a couple recent ones and were pretty impressed, but they're still far from the insane luxuries offered by Mercedes or BMW.

Don't worry about people calling you fat man. If you're worried about it I recommend intermittent fasting!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We don't let it get to us. At the end of the day we're working hard to produce high quality original content. If people out there need to insult us to make themselves feel better, so be it. I guess it's a sign of mild success!

@MrEeeaddict

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive People are dumb keep doing what you're doing!

I bought an s class after ur comparison video between 750 and s class my boss has the 750 I got the w220 so we have them both parked out at work

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Very nice! How do you like the S-Class so far?

@poptartgofast

6 жыл бұрын

PRN it's great everything is superb ride quality is excellent plenty of power with the 4.3 v8. more features than a 2014 camry

been thinking about buying a used salvage or 200k mile beast, moslty here in dallas texas, they sell cheap cause of the air hydraulics failing, it scared me at first, but in reality it is the engine and transmission that should matter theres aftermarket parts for it, but man driving an s class like this one gives you a lot of compliments wherever you go

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of people end up replacing the suspension components with aftermarket parts so you could definitely go that route. The engines seem to be built well, so that shouldn't be too much of a worry.

How would you compare it with BMW e65 7 series?

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

That's a great question, they really did compete. I didn't have a chance to drive the two E65s we've featured on this show, but the S-class I have several times. You get a smoother, more refined driving experience with the Mercedes, but a sportier stiffer feel with the E65 7 Series. Interiors are pretty similar in terms of quality, the S-Class kept things conservative whereas BMW got creative with that generation. In terms of reliability both are likely going to cost some hard-earned money on maintenance, the reality is either the S-Class or 7 Series will have seen hard miles in the resale market, and often aren't well maintained by this point.

Thinking about to buy this model, this video Is cool

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! We've had the chance to feature a couple other W220 S-Classes since doing this one, as this was one of the earlier videos I did on these cars.

My favorite modern classic, Been waiting for this. Hope you manage to do a review of that S55! Ps: the rude comments probably come from immensely insecure trolls. Love these videos, keep it up!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We've been keeping the comments on the channel recently just to show how ignorant some people can be. We really do like the design of this S-Class, but it needs to be the right colour. A black facelift looks really great, we posted a photo of one next to our E38 a few weeks ago on our Facebook page.

@Forge17

6 жыл бұрын

+PRN definitely. The face lifted models came with much better colors, especially the dessert silver metallic. Like a whole different car, especially with the new headlights. Il find ya on Facebook for sure.

Power rear seats were only available on the S600. There is a cup holder in the console lid. It flips to the right. Your test car was riding about 2 inches lower than it should. You hit the bump stops many times. The air suspension on that car is faulty.

The center console splits and the right side opens up to provide 2 cup holders...at least mine does anyway..

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

Could have been on this one also, we didn't get nearly as much time with it as we would have liked, but I don't remember seeing it on the 2003 S 55 AMG we featured. Maybe it was there and I didn't check.

It was between this or the e38 and I ended up going with the e38.Is this better than the bmw 7 series?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on what you wanted out of the car. The E38 will always be king for sportiness and style, but the W220 is truly an incredible car on the road. It's quiet like the 750iL we just featured yet didn't have that same price-tag when new.

Is there something wrong with the suspensions? The car looks very low to me.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The S500's owner purposely lowered the suspension.

great video! could you possibly do a cl class review?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We really would like to. Two CL55 AMG showed up to the meet we tried to livestream last weekend and we hoped to talk to them about it. We're thinking if we can grow the channel a little more we might pick up a project car like a CL55, a few have come on the market recently for dirt cheap.

@doafbewohna9651

6 жыл бұрын

i would warn you, i just put mine in storage and have a little e39 540i right now. my air suspension went out and dont have the money to repair it now, so im saving up or if i stay in germany permanently ill sell it and buy another one here. as you always advise get all the paperwork!!! its a great car and i know you would love it. mine was just a 500, i bet a 55 would be just the best

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know! We figure the repair costs would be high, but we're hoping to get settled into our new studio garage tomorrow and see what we can do to make it work for us to be able to buy these types of older cars.

@iansmith514

6 жыл бұрын

I got an 03 cl600, and had to rebuild the front abc valve block a couple months ago to fix the front suspension from collapsing (along with a whole host of other issues this car had when i bought it in feburary like coil packs, electrical gremlins). Its now fixed and runs down the road great. It has clear non foggy lights and no rust. I only paid 5100 for it though with 99k miles on the clock. I love this channel as you review cars i am interested in. I found this channel when i used to own a 99 bmw 750il. Keep up the good work!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The CL600 is a true monster, I remember it blew my socks off when I drove it new. In my opinion the CL Class looks way better than the new S-Class Coupé.

Do the review of the E63/E64 6 series and maybe Gran Coupe as well!?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We'd definitely like to! We've driven some of the new 6 Series models (not for TestDrive) but are looking to find some good examples of the older ones to feature here.

@utm4219

6 жыл бұрын

Sure! Also the original CLS and few rare E60 5 series models. I see you have the access to these cars BMWs & MBs, people should see more of them.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We definitely try to! It took us a while to get enough traction going to get access to these cars. We're hoping to be able to continue that!

@utm4219

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck! :D

You're vids should have way more views

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we appreciate that! Our hope is to continue to produce original content and have the views/subscribers grow because of it.

the self roasting and irony in the beginning was gold. and the video was nicely informative, i am currently pondering between e38 and this s class if i find no good e38

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

All comes down to what you want out of the car, I think a well optioned S-Class in good shape will look and feel more luxurious and comfortable than the E38, but if you want a timeless car that will always appreciate in style, then the E38 is the easy winner.

@rocknrolla7288

6 жыл бұрын

i generally share your opinion, the e38 definitely wins design-wise. everything, both interior and exterior feels nicer and pretty timeless. another thing that worries me about the s class is the whole air ride thing as well as the horrible rust on mercedes from this period. i find it interesting that the air ride on e38 and e39 is really reliable and not very costly to fix while in the s class it seems to fail pretty often.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The SLS on the E38 at least is only a rear end system and the SEDC shocks aren't really the same as Airmatic or ABC in my understanding. Either can be expensive to replace, S EDC shocks and Airmatic cost around the same. Rust is definitely a key problem for pre2005 models, so if you find an 05 or 06 W220 you should be safe.

@rocknrolla7288

6 жыл бұрын

that is a good point. it will break anyway and it does not do a lot either. i drove an e38 750 once with that system, did not change much although the system was functional. weird piece of equipment, few of them have it so it can be easily avoided. do all the s models have the airmatic? at the other hand, all the rust in the doors makes them cheap as chips even when they are in top shape mechanically.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Someone might correct me, but I believe all W220s came with Airmatic, and ABC was the option that few selected, unless they got the AMGs or S600 in which case ABC was standard. The SEDC on my E38 does nothing. The 750iL we drove a few weeks ago (video coming August) had the option but the owner installed aftermarket suspension parts so we couldn't test it.

Thinks from Algeria for this videos

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking us out!

Your air suspension appears to be on the way out

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

On the S500 the owner has swapped suspension components to 'slam' it.

loved the video and your sarcasm screw the haters. i completely agree with you alot of people don't understand that brilliant silver makes the car look a bit more dated. Black, obsidian, designo purple or violane are the best colours for an s class and they will completely transform any w220.

I know this video is quite aged now, but frankly, anyone who wants to take the time to comment on your weight, obviously is spending way too much time hidden in their moms basement playing fucking Xbox. You put forth a informative review and I appreciate the time and effort. Keep up the great work and let those cheeky little gassers keep hating.

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly appreciate that, thank you! Unfortunately the anonymity of the internet allows people to say whatever they want, but we have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to bullying comments on any of the content we produce.

Inspired me to get a w220 s500, have done a video on it, but has a few issues, cost me $350

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! We're going to check out your video in the morning, but looks like a nice W220 from the thumbnail! Is it painted matte grey?

Hallo. Ich habe 2004 ein Problem, einen Mercedes S500 mit Strom oder einen syrischen Kompressor. Ich kenne den Fall nicht. Können Sie mir im Falle eines Problems bitte?

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how to help, sorry! I'd see if there's a local Mercedes group/forum in your area that you can reach out to. There are some global communities online that might be able to help too.

Good care

Do like C63 AMG or E63 AMG S 2017 review. Pleasee!!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We did try our hand at featuring new cars on the channel earlier in the year, but the views we got on those were double and triple digit, wasn't worth the effort. We're going to look at it again later on this year to see if we can make a go with it.

@billyowusu48

6 жыл бұрын

fraGGEr The older models are more luxurious compared to the new. the e class of 2017 is not really luxurious as the w212 and the w211. The new e class is now like a big c class.

@jesuschrist2287

6 жыл бұрын

I really want to see 1 video not about luxury cars, but POWER!!! Thats what I mean about C63 or E63S.

Great review. Honest, Not for speed but Lux-U-Ry

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! This was a pretty early episode of TestDrive, we had the chance to drive a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG a couple years back that we think showcases this car very well if you're interested in this generation S-Class!

@SrirachaPete232

3 жыл бұрын

I just Bought a 2000 S500 in Black I do enjoy it, and enjoyed the features you explained that will help me to familiarize myself with it

@SrirachaPete232

3 жыл бұрын

Not to bash Doug Demuro, but your speaking is Sssoooooooo much easier to listen to than his HIGH-Pitched squeaking and exaggerative explanations no matter how informative he can be

do s class with all options and maybe compare 2017 to 1980 or 2000

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We would definitely like to be able to do more videos like that! We did a 7 Series Evolution video in 2016 but feel our new format would benefit a look back at that. We're going to try to make it happen!

My mom has had her latest W220 since 2013 and it's probably the nicest most mint one I've seen. She has always kept her cars sparkling and clean. It's an 2006 model with the AMG chrome wheels and AMG front bumper and black interior. Every single other W220 I see is a little scratched up, sits low from the 4matic, or has fogged headlights. Because she keeps it so clean it looks way newer than it's supposed to be. Take care of your cars and they look good for many years.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We definitely agree that if you keep the in tip-top condition, it will provide a better experience all around. We too only seen W220s around here that are beaten up, usually by the third or forth owner they stop caring for them. Glad to hear your mom is taking care of hers! We’d love to feature a mint model here.

I picked up a w220 S500 facelift a few weeks ago and I love it. such a brilliant daily driver. so relaxing and comfortable to drive. there are plenty around so no need to buy one that's rusty or ha suspension issues. mine was cheap has done 136000 miles but I'd I sat you inside and said how many miles you'd probably say 30000!! nice vid!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Congrats! One of our favourite cars we've driven so far, as we like the comfort and ride quality of cars over raw performance. There are plenty for sale here too, many in great condition. Likely end up paying the same for a low mileage mint car a you would finding a cheap one and putting money into it.

@MrButuz

6 жыл бұрын

Probably the only thing I'll get rid of this for now would be a 500/560SEL or a 97-99 W140 S 600 Coupe

@teamsleepnine

6 жыл бұрын

mine has 260000km,drives like new,nice and snug..all tight..the only things that annoyed me is the wood trim start cracking,...very annoying and plastic compartment underneath the front passenger and driver seats,the plastics bit breaking...thats all.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Our W140 S 600 video is online now! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYJs0qStYqjKedI.html

You need to do the Lexus LS430. It will blow the S500 out of the water! Good review!

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

It's a car on our list to feature!

@kevinmcallister7951

5 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks Hell yeah!

how many miles on that?

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

I want to say the S 500 had around 285,000km

Great car im trying to get one but the air suspension scary me ??

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

That's definitely an area of concern for these W220s. If the work has been done on it and they have records to prove it, then you should be in good shape. I know a lot of people end up replacing the whole AirMatic system just to go with a regular suspension setup.

@hiphopmusicallday100

5 жыл бұрын

Yep someone trying to sell me 2002 Mercedes Benz s430 with 150k miles look good but the technology look old and i heard this car is not cheap to repair too . What about the insurance 🤔

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Insurance will definitely depend on your region. I pay $230/year for my 2001 BMW 740iL, but was paying $1,600/year before moving to a different part of Canada.

@hiphopmusicallday100

5 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrivewhat about the gas i heard this burn gas crazyyy ?

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the W220 unfortunately, we only ever have these cars long enough just to drive it around to film, but I imagine the fuel economy is around the 11L/100km mark, which is what we were getting with our 7 Series as a daily driver.

That was good!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The right hand side of the console folds out and gives 2 so-so cup holders. Hard to reach right handed, not enough arm room.

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Definitely was an after-thought.

Hey man, i salute you from Romania ! I subscribed imediatly after the good laughf i had about the fact you made a good joke about the fact you are over weight ! I am actually looking to buy this model of s500-s55 . My passion goes for allot of cars, but i got a forth gen Z28 from 1993, and i am so în love with them. Could you make a video about that one ! I whould love that ! GOD BLESS

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

I'll see what I can do! Glad to have you as a subscriber, thanks!

@athosndl

2 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive If you find one i just can't wait !

Looking at a 2004’ Mercedes-Benz s430 matic with 84k miles. - $6,900. One owner in florida, how do you feel about the price ?

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Price seems solid, all depends on the condition though. Service history is important with these, especially things like the AirMatic components.

@jDot2414

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive thanks ! Is there anyway to tell by looking or driving the car if the airMatic is in good shape?

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

@@jDot2414 best thing is to bring it to a trusted mechanic who knows Mercedes. Sometimes the system can just fail without any real warning, other times the overall wear on the parts is obvious enough to a mechanic that they can give you an idea on cost and life expectancy on it.

@jDot2414

3 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive thank you! The guy is a prick he say pay him then bring it to a mechanic lol I’ll prob pass on it. Lovely car but scared of a future headache

The big asS-Class?

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

Felt that way! Just wish we had better examples of these cars to feature.

So if I want this car bc I want a somewhat fast sedan, I shouldn’t get it?

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Can always get something like the 2005 S 55 AMG we featured a few years ago.

@bidents

Жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive can’t find abt in my area trust me ik abt the s55 amg i want one lol

@bidents

Жыл бұрын

Any*

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Same here, few come up for sale and everyone wants $20k+ for them. I'd love to own one, it reminded me how much I enjoy driving these early 2000s vehicles last month when we did the SL roadsters.

suspension is messed up

s500 sits too low it seems,leaking struts?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The owner lowered it and retained the Airmatic features. Don't know much about it though.

The airmatic's not too bad cost wise if you buy 3rd party parts instead of OEM. They're generally better quality, come with a warranty, and cost almost as much as normal springs in any car, about 200 a wheel, and 150 for the pump.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I think Airmatic and ABC are what end up scaring most people away from the W220 and newer Mercs like the W211 E-Class. If you know what you're doing you can find a decent example and make it right for cheap.

Most people that don't drive them every day there is a button you have keep pushing the peddle till you get a click and hold that click if you want all available power now!!!

The air suspension you mentioned was so inaccurate. When one is down in the back the whole back goes down. In the front each side will go down independently, repairs are easy if you have a brain and each strut is only around 250.

My favorite: “ what do we need to do to get Americans excited about this car?”, “well they got big asses, sooo, let’s make big seats.” lmaoooo The Car IS SUUUPER Quiet, that is for sure. No “Poverty out side”😂

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

I'm always impressed when I drive one of thee cars, seriously quiet!

This car is very comfortable BUT not the most comfortable car I've drove that prize goes to my 98 Ford Thunderbird. Not as fancy but supreme comfort.

@PRNTestDrive

Жыл бұрын

Hard to beat an older American car for absolute comfort.

That S500 seems like the suspension is not riding right.. It sits way too low. So if you rode in one with the proper suspension you would see the TRUE smooth ride.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, and the owner had said that he lowered the suspension. When we first filmed this video it took over a year to find someone with a W220 allowed us to film it. We’ve since driven another W220 S 55 AMG on this show and found the ride to be incredible, like we expect from an S-Class.

That review would convince me NOT to buy one of those cars! In that regard, it is a good review.

@PRNTestDrive

3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

4:02 Big ass? Ass-Class xD

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! It's is the Ass-Class!

2000 year cars is not too old

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We don't think it's too old either, but some people do!

@traduly1997

6 жыл бұрын

every cars are getting older slowly of new years coming

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's very true, we still forget that some of the 90s cars we've owned are 25+ years old instead of 15.

I love this channel. I'm a sucker for older luxo-barges with all the toys and big engines and here in the UK most of them are diesels with loads of toys missing. I'm gonna keep watching the content rather than your weight. Fuck those people. Haters mean you're doing something OK.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We hope that's what it means too. We'd love to have more diesel options over here, but it's definitely true that most of them ended up being configured as bare-bones models. Similar to how most of the 3 Series and C-Class/CLA-Class end up here.

I hear the poverty every time I drive my 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Gotta get the S-Class then, those windows do a good job keeping the sound of being rich inside the cabin.

The only thing that would be a black mark for burno ..

Watching in 2022......

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully others are too, we’ve had the pleasure of featuring a newer S 55 AMG W220 since filming this.

You look amazing dude👌🏽, as long as you’re happy with who you are screw the trolls 😂

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

😆

You sound like a clean version of Ricky from Trailer Park Boys

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

I've been known to do a pretty accurate Bubbles impression.

I miss my S430 4matic. It was smooth and fast enough not to want the S500. Just watch your face when u pop the trunk

@PRNTestDrive

4 жыл бұрын

I still dream of owning one of these, I don't see them often on the road out here but I always notice them when I do.

@atos.nympha3451

4 жыл бұрын

@@PRNTestDrive i see few that are in good condition unfortunately ppl tend to beat them up and will sell for cheap.i believe thier market value are very low. I will stay away from 00-03 . Look for the 2006 last edition.you can also get s430 with s500 options in it but they are rare.Good lucky friend!

I can see where you got the Hugh Jackman thing, but to me you look a bit more like Urkel.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

k

I personally like the W220 a lot, but unfortunately they have not aged well. Rust is everywhere, the standard spring suspension wears out too early and the ABC supsension has a repair bill that can make a grown man cry.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

If they're well maintained they look great. I still think back to the facelift W220 S500 we parked beside a couple months ago, black on black. Looked absolutely stunning next to our E38. I think black is the best colour for this car for it to still feel modern, silver is just too boring.

@eladioredin2124

6 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, I own a 2003 restyling S500 and everything works perfectly, suspension included. Of course these cars require some maintenance and it can sometimes be costly but they are worth every cent.

@RandJ1996

6 жыл бұрын

Go with the late model year (mine is 2006 and has 0 rust)

I just bought a w220 s500 fully loaded for $1000 it just won't start 😭

@PRNTestDrive

2 жыл бұрын

Oof, I mean the most expensive car is a cheap S Class. There’s a multitude of reasons why it won’t start, but if you have the budget to repair it you’ll be in good shape.

You need to get cleaner examples of the W220's mate... jeez

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

It took us almost 2 years just to get this one, finding willing owners has been incredibly difficult for us.

anyone considering,please get the one with bose option,standard speaker is shit!!!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed on this! The Bose system sounds very nice with this car.

@BeesonsCars

6 жыл бұрын

teamsleepnine Bose isn't standard? I've never seen one without it or the Nav system. The Bose system does sound great, it has a shallow mount 12" subwoofer in the rear deck and the mids+highs are great. It sounds better than my W221 Harman/Kardon 16 speaker System.

@teamsleepnine

6 жыл бұрын

yup,my s280 doesn't come with it.great car...but the speaker just shitty man..thank god for the quietness ...

And i disagree the s500 is worth losing a couple features your already going to have more standard features than what you know what to do with

😂😂😂 Huge Jackman my ass. nice video though

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

no cupholder ?! This car has to have the most overengineered cupholder ever

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

I believe the S 55 AMG we filmed had it, they added them as an afterthought to the passenger side seat trim.

I think the airmatic is failing by the looks...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The S500 was intentionally lowered by the owner, it's about as low as it can go while still having full airmatic components. I don't know the specifics of the mods though.

@theunknownman8909

6 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks for the reply I thought that when the buttons are glowing red the car is in max height

@theunknownman8909

6 жыл бұрын

Also love that you have reviewed every single car I owned