The Owner: "Oh boy I can't wait for Doug to review my car" Doug: "THIS is the most hated Mercedes Benz in history" The owner: 😢

@thomaskoutsoukis8976

2 жыл бұрын

Be me:

@therealmudafuka7200

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomaskoutsoukis8976 I'm sorry m8

@thomaskoutsoukis8976

2 жыл бұрын

@@therealmudafuka7200 And I recently bought it too... But, I love the styling, I got a diesel so it's kinda economic, and I have all the good extras. Oh and, the car has no rust, so I'm happy.

@brothersgarage3748

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomaskoutsoukis8976 I had the twin turbo s600 and couldn't imagine a diesel lol hows the power ???

@Message4UandME

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomaskoutsoukis8976 it is a good car especially the Diesel version.

Nobody I know hates or hated the 2000 Mercedes W220

@j.ballsdeep420

2 жыл бұрын

Facts. Was baller af like any current gen models: When you're current and top no one hating other than lower folk, and f them anyhow cause they're hating for what they don't have

@Rock7132

2 жыл бұрын

That settles it!

@supermilkchan123

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Idk why he paints the w220 to be a critically panned car that everyone hated the minute it went on sale. The S-class has always been and always will be the benchmark, and the w220 is no exception. He has such a stupid, myopic, and biased take on the S-class and yet he gushes about all the tech and innovations. He and a few others might not like this generation of S-Class nowadays, but this era of Mercedes was ICONIC, and I *guarantee* you they were singing a different tune back in the day.

@kaisarahmed6424

2 жыл бұрын

It looks better than latest (2021) s class. Doug is too judgemental.

@chiefdenis

2 жыл бұрын

@@supermilkchan123 i mean, you pretty much laid it out, i don't know anyone that hates the w220, this is the first im hearing of it

Even Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson was amazed by this W220, it was by far the most advanced car of the 20th century. It’s only issues were reliability and quality control, due to Mercedes financial issues of the time. I personally love the styling and the interior design, it’s unique.

@almassengale

Жыл бұрын

"It’s only issues were reliability and quality control," Those are two of the most important factors in whether or not a car is any good.

@Forge17

Жыл бұрын

@@almassengale I don’t disagree. But when it did work it was the most luxurious and advanced car of the century, by far.

@StefenFoy21

9 ай бұрын

@@Forge17 It was brought on to the market after the millennium- not the 20th century - the 21st century. Ive never owned a W220 or even been in one, but I owned a 1999 BMW 5 series E39, and i'd prefer it over a W220 S Class.

@225Jomi225

7 ай бұрын

@@StefenFoy21car was released in 1998.

@Druze_Tito

7 ай бұрын

yeah, critical in fighting Lexus.

I've owned my 2000 S-500 for 18 years, reliable, same double spark plugs for 15 years, Air struts also lasted about 14 years, great car. Couldn't ask for more. Replaced small parts , water pump, and radiater , at about 8-10 years of service. Same serpenstine belt still in there, after 22 years in service.

@capps

Жыл бұрын

You’d recommend buying the s600 2001 v12?

@aluc2204

Жыл бұрын

​@@capps s600 is trap, s500 is better

@mariocarreno95

8 ай бұрын

​@capps yeah id go with the s500

@jellyjam777

2 ай бұрын

@@mariocarreno95 how about the s430? I’m having a hard time finding the s500 so might check the 430 out. Is it as reliable as the 500?

@mariocarreno95

2 ай бұрын

@jellyjam5338 id say so, its mainly just a difference in the engine

Doug is the kind of guy that rants about the very same "cheap plastic buttons" that were used in the W140 too ...

@paulsl6097

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thats the one!

@mrki412

2 жыл бұрын

It is not RR or Bentley, but luxury does go forward from car series to the next one so that is normal. You need to compare it to BMW from that time.

@laureanolatorre4340

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing...also, have you seen the Interior materials?? The stitching?? The leather and napa??? How on earth is that low quality?

@Darx97

2 жыл бұрын

ye idk what he's on about with low quality and most hated, those where the times and it was extremely advanced and luxurious like he later showed in the video

@scuffediceposeidon9178

2 жыл бұрын

The W140 development started 1986. 12 years prior the W220 was published

In terms of looks, the EQS makes this look like a masterpiece.

@theunknownman8909

2 жыл бұрын

Because it is

@michaelplace4754

2 жыл бұрын

One is the nicest looking cars idk how Doug dosnt see that this car is sick looking Benz and Lexus make bangers

@deni8814

2 жыл бұрын

Eqs is so trash looking

@bonzobonanza

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely aged better than the EQS

@jon4715

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelplace4754 Look at the rear fenders and roof, all one piece. This thing is so beautiful in person.

I HAD THIS CAR IN 2003. IT WAS EVERYWHERE! MOVIES, MUSIC VIDEOS! I LOVED IT!

Beautiful body style, so sleek. I hope they've become collectable, at least the petrol ones.

Doug: "This is the worst S-Class ever built. In particular when compared to the previous W140 model." Also Doug: Rates it higher than the W140

@chrisvan62

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it was because the W220 he reviewed was in better shape than the W140 he reviewed

@owennilens8892

2 жыл бұрын

He was mostly hating on the Styling and Quality. Other than that everything was still a step forward it seems

@jonanthonylosito2004

2 жыл бұрын

@@owennilens8892 I personally dont mind the styling. It's not the worst

@damilolaakanni

2 жыл бұрын

@@owennilens8892 I actually prefer the styling of this to the W140 and W221. It's simple enough without looking bloated. And the W140 looks too boxy, IMO.

@theshield1613

Жыл бұрын

After 2007 the s class are straight garbage

I had the S55 AMG version of this car. Honestly, it was the best car I’ve ever owned. The power, comfort and styling was like nothing else on the road. I loved it.

@falingo69420

2 жыл бұрын

@@resikchanel843 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKuixaOKpdXSoc4.html

@alfredooliva5175

2 жыл бұрын

you "OWNED" it. Thats says everything right there/./

@christiancompton2326

2 жыл бұрын

I currently have an S55. I love the car

@The_Stanman

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. It's cool how many of the features lasted and set the standard for future cars. Unfortunately I don't think that can be said for the new S-class, which is mostly gimmicks that won't last.

@MeowMeow-yw1zp

2 жыл бұрын

I owned a mortgage company around this time and I had a bank rep that bought an S430 but put an S600 badge on the back and it always made me laugh at how ridiculous he was. Thanks for the memories Doug👍

I just recently bought a 2000 S500 for my wife and we absolutely love it. I think it is far better looking than the previous years. It is very comfortable and is amazingly quick for it's size. It just turned 91000 miles and is in great condition for a 22 year old car.

Hey Doug. I actually like The Styling! While having lunch in Philly Last Summer, a W V12 happened to be driving down south street, and I wasn't the only one whose head was turning to look at it as it drove past. Twenty-plus years after its debut and it's still stands out, as something special, and the obvious reason for that, is that it is something, special. It's a beautiful looking LUXURY automobile. And the optional V12, just adds to it's beauty.

Literally never heard any hate on this car. My dad has one just like this almost 300k miles

@DctorSkillz1

2 жыл бұрын

The hate is from the "car community" who see third and fourth owners completely ignore the maintenance and upkeep required on a vehicle like this. I sense there's a bit of disguised racism and classism as well.

@panameadeplm

2 жыл бұрын

it just looks really lame

@Jehowy666

2 жыл бұрын

@@panameadeplm But we are talking about W220 and not Tesla.

@panameadeplm

2 жыл бұрын

@@DctorSkillz1 are you for real?

@iHaveTheDocuments

2 жыл бұрын

@@DctorSkillz1 disguised racism? WTF?

Had a 2001 s500 with the exact color/combo and equipment as this and rims and bumpers. I thought it was a beautiful car and still do. Never gave me issues minus the air ride.

@loguk8970

2 жыл бұрын

@@Acs2046 I loved mine. The vacuum locking fuel door was a pain.

@detonater1348

2 жыл бұрын

@Alex Fracyon did u just say it looked better than W140? Like no way

@BayareaXotics

2 жыл бұрын

@@detonater1348 this is better than w211 I own one same silver. build quality is ass

@Fall-off-currencies

2 жыл бұрын

This is actually my favorite S class ever! It looks better in and out than the w140. And the interior is more durable than that of the w221-222 etc. The w220 is just the right S class. I just don't understand why people say that it's the worst ever... It's actually the best in my opinion. It doesn't try to hard, and that what speaks to me. 1. W220 2. W140 3. W221 4. W222 5. THE DISPOSABLE W223

@Josh-179

2 жыл бұрын

@@detonater1348 , I think this looks a lot better than the W140. That previous gen had very awkward lines.

im litterally in love with the W220. and i NEED one

It still looks like with all the features this car is still years ahead of many modern cars. I don't like how this s class looks from outside but I am sure it felt very comfortable inside back in those years.

Count me in, too, I didn't know anyone really hated this car. It's pretty sharp and follows design philosophy/style of Mercedes at the time period.. when you see one in black floating down the road still it's hard not to turn your head for a look. I've heard a lot more stories of how long these last compared to issues. They seem to still be pretty reliable, just like a lot of other older Mercedes cars. Well, everyone has opinions. I'd certainly drive one.. it'd make my W210 jealous.

@two_number_nines

2 жыл бұрын

rustbuckets (some had door replacements under warranty for rust issues) with biodegrading wiring harness, 12pack coil unit on each side, early years airmatic and a bunch more early 2k mercedes trivia.

@johneldepresso

2 жыл бұрын

Really besides the active body control system it’s decently reliable

@sylvianblade75

2 жыл бұрын

A CL from the same generation looks 100x better. Although I don’t hate the S class

@dmitrymalikov4613

2 жыл бұрын

@@sylvianblade75 That CL is incredible! The 65 is a dream car!

@actionfaction2558

2 жыл бұрын

Never. The w210 is far superior, no Airbags, and to me the fit and finish on the 210 is better…I dunno though, I may be biased due to my daily driver AMG 210. As it is, just hit 100k mileage (super low for year 2000), and all the pixels on the dash work…a rarity in these models.

Doug: “This S-Class is the worst one they’ve made” Also Doug: “All of these features were extremely uncommon in 2000!”

@mp4986

2 жыл бұрын

Then gives it 5 out 10 for features...

@CarsofGlasgow

2 жыл бұрын

@@mp4986 I know made no sense!

@rkrim2008

2 жыл бұрын

This is why I watch this channel : not for advice or opinion or score...etc ! juste curiosity about the cars ! lol

@8Hshan

2 жыл бұрын

Uncommon doesn't equal good, and features aren't everything. As for 5/10 rating, if you haven't noticed, Doug rates all cars by modern day standards. Sure, if we still were in 2001, it would probably get 9 or even 10 for features, but we're in 2022. My moms car has some of those "amazing and futuristic" features, despite it isn't brand new and is just a small crossover. This does make sense for easy comparison of cars from different eras without some "era-bias".

@evanrain1166

2 жыл бұрын

@@mp4986 that I understand because he always reviews by todays perspective, but it’s just funny

I own one and I absolutely love it. Nothing ever wrong with it. Most comfortable ride ever for a daily driver.

Completely disagree! The W220 S class was and still is an amazing car, timeless design. Pure elegance and class

@billmorrigan386

2 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more. The W220 is a beautiful Mercedes.

@zeimeris

Жыл бұрын

not really a timeless dedign....

Funny thing is, to me, as a kid at the time this was THE iconic S-Class.

@tylercouture216

2 жыл бұрын

Me to idk what drugs is talking about

As Ed Bolian has proven many times, just because a car is "mechanically totaled" doesn't mean that it won't run and drive.

@Bob-of-Zoid

2 жыл бұрын

I drive my cars until they are like Flintstones mobiles!!! (

@MrCarGuy

2 жыл бұрын

That's because these don't need most of the electrical subsystems to run (interior luxury amenities, etc.). Bolian's S55 had ABC which is the most unreliable part of them. If it's a non-AMG airmatic car the basic pneumatic system is far more reliable, cheaper, and easier to work on. Most reliable S-Class generation mechanically.

I once had a W220 S600 facelift and loved it. My daughters called it the flying carpet. I also like the design better than from the W140 and the W221. However, quality is an issue, not only interior material, but also rust.

This was the car I wanted when I was in high school and I love a naturally aspirated v12. My father in law has this exact one with the exact same options. It is still perfect. Going to buy it.

I have the same and it is the most reliable car I've ever driven. Never had an issue besides the air suspension at 170.000 miles. I do all the repairs and regular maintenance myself and it costs an average of 1000 dollars per year, besides gas of course. It has 250.000 miles at the moment and still drives as smoothly as new!

@greathey1234

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on what engine you have there are at least 12 issues that can completely render you car useless that will happen including the gearbox, the abc controls, the ignition coils, the diff ...

@SchwarzeTulpe

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2006 S500 4matic and the car has been superb (only 200K Kms or 125K miles). I too am a wrencher and the only issue has been the fussy air suspension but, not of the type of hiccups that would leave any one stranded. Generally speaking, a key cycle gets rid of any "visit workshop" error code that the air suspension may produce from time to time (to be on the safe side I put a new compressor in, they are not expensive). This is a go anywhere, anytime car.

@the007connoisseur

2 жыл бұрын

What engine did yours have?

@MrPhymed

2 жыл бұрын

@@the007connoisseur The m112 engine : 3.2 liters with 6 cylinders. I live in Europe where this engine suits perfectly.

@DoctorTauri

2 жыл бұрын

@@greathey1234 no clue what you’re talking about. Having owned the 430 ABC and 500 Airmatic variant I’ve had no issues mechanically. Like op stated just regular maintenance. The Daimler era was the most reliable. The 722.X transmissions and M11X engines were the best. Although I cannot say for the V12 (haven’t had the opportunity yet) Having owned the 2001 SLK230 (172k mi) 2001 S430 (200k mi) 2002 S500 (94k mi) 2003 CLK500 (140k mi) 2003 SL500 (165k mi) 2001 C320 (175k mi) 2002 C320 (84k mi) I cannot stress enough to buy these beautiful machines. Or better yet! Don’t so they stay terribly cheap to buy still! 😂

Hmm that’s odd. Personally I think the styling of this S class is timeless. It’s modern enough to not look dated but doesn’t look as vintage as it’s predecessor. I think it’s an incredibly clean and elegant exterior design.

@AutobahnVault

2 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 Not according to the guy who designed it, bro. Mr. Sacco stated the W140 turned out "about 4" too tall", and he was very proud when he was able to correct that with the W220.

@hectornecromancer5308

2 жыл бұрын

The headlight are really weird. Considering Mercedes Benz at the time are more well known for the dual round headlights that was started on W210 E-class

@Matticitt

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It looks way better than the newer models yet the previous one looks quite dated now.

Actually is one of my fav old school cars ever. How can someone hate this car?!

@redtandem8483

Жыл бұрын

i've had one for over a decade and LOVE IT !

The styling of this car just seemed to be a natural evolution from the W140's. A bit sleeker, more modern design but still very much a Mercedes. Considering the hideous front end on the restyled W210 E-Class, the W220 is a flippin work of art. I know there are a ton of problems with the air suspension when they get old, but I still lust after a W220 S65 AMG and would gladly buy one if I had the cash available (and in reserve for the repairs).

@lzh4950

8 ай бұрын

I recall the E-class that came out at around the same time period (W210-211) also had a more rounded design than its predecessor, before reverting to a more boxy design in 2009

@misterjonestech1611

8 ай бұрын

@@lzh4950 The W210 was a very weird styling change from the W124 E Class it replaced and my scorn for it resides squarely on the headlights. The round lights are just plain weird! The W211 did a much better job but, IMO, they didn't get the E-Class right again until the W212.

I totally disagree. I’ve always loved this generation, especially the ones towards the end of the run with the newer tail lights.

@nealphore

2 жыл бұрын

This is a gorgeous S-class, specially the rear end.

@MazharHuq

2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite Mercedes-Benz ever, if not one of my favorite sedans ever built. It's a shame that people dislike the car, especially considering that the original Maybach was built on this cars' platform.

@sultanqasim

2 жыл бұрын

@@MazharHuq The original Maybach (W240) was based on the larger W140 platform, rather than the smaller W220 platform.

@aujorduunforte2922

2 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 its the circle(jerk) of life(or car enthusiasts)

@MrCarGuy

2 жыл бұрын

@@sultanqasim It was based on both almost equally, actually

Doug: everybody hates this car! Everybody: I love this car!

@scrubplaceholder6216

2 жыл бұрын

I dont like it. Do you see the cheap and ugly plastic buttons?

@matsujarvinen

2 жыл бұрын

@@scrubplaceholder6216 No reason not to buy a masterpiece.

@agr18181

2 жыл бұрын

@@scrubplaceholder6216 what do you drive?

@shirakou1

2 жыл бұрын

@@scrubplaceholder6216 Are plastic buttons seriously the best argument you can use against this car?

@1Raunchy

2 жыл бұрын

@@scrubplaceholder6216 oh and what do you drive today ? Something with more plastic than this thing..

Was Dad's new, now mine, the '06 W220 perhaps addressed many of the problems the earlier models of Doug's "cut-rate nightmare" had. Mines the 5.0 and I thoroughly enjoy AirMatic and drive around on the sport setting all the time. It's like on rails going around a turn. My only complaints are no backup assistance whatsoever. And it goes through tires like crazy!

@user-ns2xc4ez9k

8 ай бұрын

I agree same year I got lexus , bmw , audi had it not s500 just park sensors smh

Doug - "I hate something so everybody hates it" I loved the w220 S-class. It was beautiful and head turning in a good way.

I haven't met a single person or seen mass internet comments denouncing the styling of the w220. I found it incredible when it came out. Doug, THIS is wrong!

@hellkitty1014

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that was an odd comment too. If anything, the W221 receives more criticism because of the fender bulges.

@Real_MisterSir

2 жыл бұрын

agreed, literally never heard a bad word about it nor its reliability. Sometimes I do wonder if these comments he makes are conjured more from his own personal experience, rather than an objective general outlook. Also gonna note that this in fact was not the first car with ventilated seats, that goes to the SAAB 9-5, but I guess Doug also forgot to research that before he announced the S class as "Pioneer and to his belief the first in the world". Sometimes it really does feel like he just skimps over stuff these days for the sake of adding more material to his reviews, rather than true quality.

@KekusMagnus

2 жыл бұрын

no, it looks like shit now as it did then

@hellkitty1014

2 жыл бұрын

@@Real_MisterSir he also stated about the LED tail lights. The 2000 Caddy Deville beat this to market with LED brake AND turn signals. Night vision too...

@johannes1498

2 жыл бұрын

no, the car looks disgusting, almost as ugly as the new models of mercedes and bmw

I loved this car and still do. It's a beautiful car and if you fix a few things, super reliable - even more so than the W140.

@nuhuhassan4090

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it too...I think it looks stunning.

@qweebey

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree it looks like a blobby piece of shit

@masaodkakihara1955

2 жыл бұрын

My 2006 s350 has 300k and rolling strong

@ericmunoz9791

2 жыл бұрын

📠

@mazenaltamimi8384

2 жыл бұрын

For sure

I got a 2005 S430 and love it. I did do the arnott coilover conversion kit and let me tell you arnott did a good job making this kit to replace the air ride. Drives like a dream 💭

I just purchased a one owner 2001 S500 Designo interior Espresso with 35k original miles. Stunning car. Got a few small items to work out but what a beautiful car and a fantastic driver. It will be my daily for years.

I remember when it was released in late 1998, it was a piece of art, a spaceship, and the technology was far ahead the competition. It was one of the first cars with easy entry, soft close doors, screens... Even the interior design was futuristic. Maybe compared to the new cars it is now a "deja vu", but back in 1999 it was a beautiful inside out car, with one of the most powerful drivetrains. You have to compare it to the cadillacs and the lincolns even lexus of the late nineties to figure out that it was marvelous. Cadillacs were still having the two keys one rouded for the doors and one squared for the ignition 😂

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2 жыл бұрын

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@TemoTemo1995

2 жыл бұрын

W140 had soft closing doors as well and 1995 Honda CR-V had bigger navigation screen with remote controls

@man_on_wheelz

2 жыл бұрын

Well, to be fair, Lincoln and Cadillac were starting to focus their attention on something more visually game-changing at the time, SUV's. The Escalade and the Navigator were the talk of the town back then and Mercedes didn't really take their SUV's very seriously at the time with the ML and G series vehicles.

@bsmccrunner4

2 жыл бұрын

Looks ok….. not a great S class but a decent car

@MrGhostOg

2 жыл бұрын

I’m disappointed in Doug’s negative view of the w220. They were so nice back when they came out and were so much nicer than any of the competition.

I think it looks very elegant , compared to the current EQS !!

@rickjohnson2859

2 жыл бұрын

A Yugo looks better than EQS.😂

@brandonleesanders

2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a poor man’s Russian mafia mobile

@clothestravel

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and I like this body style much more than the succeeding generation that came out in 2007.

@chengyoujiang6076

2 жыл бұрын

Almost every Benz looks way better than EQS lol !!

@jc_47

2 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 Why won't you try compare that to a Nissan Juke instead of a Supra?

My dad still drives the v8 version of this and let me tell you one thing, all of those little gadgets are broken. The folding cup holders are stuck open, the retracting ac control knob is stuck closed. the gloves boxes dont close or open well, the ac vents are in pieces, and a cassete has been stuck in the player for 10 years. I think the true reason why this car was hated is because of the over complicated engineering. They wanted to see just how detailed they could make a car, and it didnt work out that well. The overcomplication of this car extends to the engine as well, and although it is really a relic of this era of luxury cars, its good we are past this era.

@demurodoug1

Жыл бұрын

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This is a car that you should only get in black or dark blue with beige interior and 19” wheels (but not the AMGs) for the design to work out. I’ve seen it in silver, I’ve seen it in white, burgundy or even red with various interiors but definitely black or dark blue with light beige interior makes for the best aspect. When you turn on the interior lights during the evening, the light beige seats will just stand out, for people outside the car to see. But I agree it did feel a bit shy compared to BMWs bulky 7th series from 2002 onwards.

@justinprohm

Жыл бұрын

yeah need certain colors, and the most important option (depending on year) is xenon lights. I recently bought a 02 S500 Lorinser thats black on black with the xenons and such and love it! Most of these w220s for sale or on road look plain jane white or silver with the plastic cheap looking lights or the ABC cars slammed on ground stereotypically haha.

I actually have always thought that this was the most attractive looking S-Class ever made. The one before it looked very 1980’s with all the boxy edges. The one after had an odd shape to the rear end.

@dirkvanviersen671

2 жыл бұрын

Just needs some nice wheels and it looks good

@cdion78

2 жыл бұрын

@@dirkvanviersen671 does have nice wheels

@kaisarahmed6424

2 жыл бұрын

Better looking than latest s class

@Tunup1017

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It was my favorite. I get nostalgic seeing one.

@Zuno79

2 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree with this statement. The previous S Class was trying to hold onto the past and was playing cautious with styling trying not alienate their older customer base. This S Class was a reach into the future finally allowing them to stay ahead of the competition.

Parents still have one, had it for 17 years. no issues, drives great. Dunno why Doug says it is hated. Its beautiful and the looks held up well

@kenwoodburn5244

2 жыл бұрын

I mean he’s right, most people def consider this the worst one

@hobear637

2 жыл бұрын

We had a 2006, brilliant car. Only thing that needed replacing was the ABC, other than that solid car if you maintain it well.

@16BitOG

2 жыл бұрын

found the rich kid

@meesterbingbong5641

2 жыл бұрын

my friend slammed his to the floor to the point were he wore a hole through the rear diff. Still drives like brand new even through all that nonsense not to mention it looks great in person!!

@XYZ-bb4fd

2 жыл бұрын

@@16BitOG found the salty kid

I've always been a toyota guy and just last year I accidentally ended up having w220 s320 in my hands. I instantly wanted to sell it, nobody wanted to buy it... so I fixed it and kept it. Now I kinda love it. The quality is way better than any toyota I have ever driven (which doesnt say much, but whatever lol) and I still keep finding new features in it... such as those little hidden compartments which I didnt know about. I've never really considered myself to be a MB person but I guess the S-class kinda hits me different.

I’m a BMW fan but even I can say that this particular S class I have always appreciated. If I had spare funds I would buy one as a collectors . People say mercs don’t have a good tail end but this one is class - S Class . And the silhouette on point .

The facelift of the W220 is one of my dreamcars. It just looks gorgeous.

Imagine being the owner of this exact car. Keeping it in such great shape all these years just so Doug can take a fat dump all over it on youtube.

@bigzkiller123

2 жыл бұрын

Idk what Doug is talking about. That car is absolutely beautiful 🤩

@mia1shooter

2 жыл бұрын

Who cares what doug thinks!?...his opinion means dogshit to real car enthusiasts

@jobskinner833

2 жыл бұрын

You said it brother

@sherwaynemorrison1301

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@kaisarahmed6424

2 жыл бұрын

Doug is being stupid day by day.

One fun fact is that these never had blank switches…. I own a base model usdm S430…. with the only “extra” being it’s a long wheelbase and the switch panel seems to be custom made to whatever amount of options you chose….

I have had several W220 from back in the day up until 2019. First was the 2004 S660 biturbo. Amazing car back then and had 0 problem with it then i sold it when it was about 4 years old and had 50k miles. Then in around 2015 got several S280, S320L and S350L. The pre facelift S320 was rather bland but i bought it just because it only had 15k miles on it. It was relatively ok, but definitely not as satisfying as any post facelift W220. The other W220 i had were all the facelifted version and even today i can still recommend a facelifted W220 for anyone who wants it but just make sure the car had been very very well taken care of. My friend got a very cheap 05 S350L and as the price reflected, the condition was poor. When you deal with a poorly kept W220, it really doesnt matter how much money you are willing to spend to take it back to mint condition because it will just never happen.

Doug: This car build cheaply for cost cutting. Me: Build quality way better than any car produce today.

@gangstagarf

2 жыл бұрын

Bit of an exaggeration but i see your point

This S Class was absolutely gorgeous when it came out. The previous S Class was trying to hold onto the past and was playing cautious with styling trying not alienate their older customer base. This S Class was a reach into the future finally allowing them to stay ahead of the competition ie Lexus.

@MrCarGuy

2 жыл бұрын

It's still gorgeous. It receives hate because of old myths. Bruno Sacco's last sedan design. It has the Sacco touch but for an era where drag coefficient and reduced frontal area is paramount.

@IceMan-il7dx

2 жыл бұрын

W140 was designed in the extroverted 80s. W220 still looks nice, inoffensive presence 👌

@yrasphong

2 жыл бұрын

What..u compared a benz to a Lexus..lmao

@user-hb7hg3gw7j

2 жыл бұрын

Still looks better than the present S-Class.

@bladeduffer

2 жыл бұрын

@@yrasphong , well, yes. Lexus redefined the luxury car for this segment of the market. Mechanically, the LS400s were superb pieces of engineering. They were precision pieces and when you took the apart the engine these it showed.

I own one of this w220 and love everything of it ... body styling is great remarkable driving experience and also good reliability ... some issue with the instrument cluster but thats about it.

Have on myself, and love it. Sure i have to fix the airsuspension and rust, but the feeling when you start it with the 5,0 v8 and straight pipe and the feeling when you drive it makes it all worth it. And sooo comfortable, have fixed most rust and changed the aircompressor, valveblock, 2 airstruts and all the level sensors. Just have to calibrate it now 😁

@hugomyllykangas8442

7 ай бұрын

And the interior still looks like new and everything works flawlessly except air suspension and AC due to a leaking line

This was my first S Class and I still have it, it has 340k miles on it and still drives smooth! Yup the air suspension did give me a problem at around 200k miles but apart from that it's been amazing! I absolutely love this car and the styling

@StefanHendriks1

2 жыл бұрын

You Benz should star in one of Doug's tests!

@Forge17

2 жыл бұрын

What’s your year and engine? That’s awesome

I dunno, the air suspension in my w220 was sometimes a pain to deal with. But I loved the car, i think the facelifted version still has some of the most stylish looking taillights that the S class family ever came out it. beautiful machine

@tmo2798

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a waste of money. If people didn't have such a sensitive rear maybe they could save a few thousand dollars.

@703fishing3

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 2004 e320 with the famed air suspension, it eventually broke of course, replaced it with coils and it was so much better.

@Ummmmmkay88

2 жыл бұрын

@@703fishing3 Really? Most people say the opposite?

@703fishing3

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ummmmmkay88 Strutmasters make an incredible one, you can buy the bc ones but they're built for performance not every day driving so they are of course rough. The strutmasters are what I had and that thing rode like a bentley after that.

@Ummmmmkay88

2 жыл бұрын

@@703fishing3 Awesome I’ll check it out. Thanks

Strange. As I remember it back in the day. This car was seen as a great improvment regarding looks. The former model was boxy and too heavy looking. This also looked great compared to the new BMW 7-series that came a couple of years later. The one thing I really dont like with the W220 (or any Mercedes of that time) is the way they tend to rust.

Does anyone remember "Pre-Safe" in the W220? It's described in the manual. It's a collision protection feature that would send all the seats (and belts) to collision-imminent position.

Is he ok??? I’ve never heard of anyone hating this car. One of our neighbors had a S500 back in 2002 and it was the IT car for a lot of people back then. Not sure I agree with this video, but we all have different opinions 🤷🏽‍♂️.

@DTMJR1987

2 жыл бұрын

I was detailing cars at the local Benz dealership when this was still in production and never heard negative criticisms aside from the air ride system failing. Always loved it personally.

@mauriciom6038

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure he's ok. He wears two t-shirts and dresses like a child.

@votekyle3000

2 жыл бұрын

These cars are a nightmare to own today, unlike their predecessors. Just look at the depreciation.

@Kwippy

2 жыл бұрын

So, you know ONE W220 owner? Not for nothing did it gain its bad reputation

@victorymansions

2 жыл бұрын

Thing is, saying everyone hates something is not an opinion, it's an objective statement which is either true or false.

This is actually the first time I've ever disagreed with Doug. This is one of the most beautiful S Classes ever made. Doug should set aside his personal bias and should speak to actual owners of this car.

@AutobahnVault

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. All he had to do is talk to actual owners and they'll tell the real story.

@ltg8382

2 жыл бұрын

The w220 was and still is, a great car.

@MyKeeP81

2 жыл бұрын

gorgeous car

@RayomandJPatell

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the point i made above. Completely disagree, he should speak to owners of this beauty.

@noelr1010

Жыл бұрын

Ugly ass looking interior.

I have an 04" S430 w/ AMG package (sport bumper front/rear, 5 spoke amg chrome rims, and amg tuned Transmission) and aside from a dead battery and a few electrical gremlins it's been a very reliable car. It's the ultimate daily driver for work, perfect for traffic.

Drove it for about ten days, loved every single day of driving it. Didn't find the pen storage at the time, thanks for sharing that 😅😅 What I did find, was the built in tv. This car actually had VHF/UHF tv reception!

As someone who has a W220, it’s one of the best and smoothest drives you will have. Obviously the car being 22 years old, some things have broken but it’s still an amazing car for what you can pick them up for today.

@bbb_258

Жыл бұрын

The only problem is the suspension

@sethsantiago304

10 ай бұрын

​@@bbb_258people just don't know how to diagnose them

This one, especially in AMG form was always my favorite. I guess it depends on when you grew up

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I think the model after.. that got a facelift eventually, but barely changed it.. and still had the same interior, which was a 7 Series was direct competitor and had an awesome interior in comparison !

My 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix also had massaging seats. And the peppy 3.4 V6.

Honestly, I've always loved the looks of the W220 generation of the S-Class and HATED the looks of it's successor, the W221. Quite frankly, I've NEVER heard anyone say they didn't like the looks of this generation of the S-Class.

@abel4776

2 жыл бұрын

100%. I love pre-recession Benz, after recession, they've gone down the toilet.

@dmitrymalikov4613

2 жыл бұрын

The W220 is gorgeous! I didn’t like the original W221, but the facelift was great! Never cared for the W222, the interior looks good, but the build quality is awful. The W223 is just trash.

@aujorduunforte2922

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmitrymalikov4613 yeah the w222 is good but that's it really imo

@defyyourlogic487

2 жыл бұрын

The w221 is the best looking generation to me, although the w220 still looks much better than its predecessors.

@martykey1574

2 жыл бұрын

Nope W221 is far better looking than the W220

The main advantage of the LED brake lights was not their brightness or longevity. It was the reaction time, LEDs do not need to brighten-up when they are turned on, as opposed to a bulb that requires a couple of tenths of a second to reach its full brightness after turning on. This makes the brake light visible to other drivers that little bit earlier.

@automation7295

2 жыл бұрын

I think LED brake lights are better than incandescent or halogen brake light, they instantly light up and do not fade, giving indeed better reaction time. Also more visible even when the sun shining at the brake lights. Same deal with LED turn signals and LED reverse lights. People may complain about LED headlights, but people must admit LED use less electricity and fuel compared to incandescent or halogen. LED on cars are more common now than 20 years ago.

@s1d3k1ckRO

2 жыл бұрын

@@automation7295 the only downside I found with led lights especially taillights is that during the winter incandescent bulbs put out heat and melt the ice and snow 😂 LEDs are cold and you must clean the taillights yourself.

@rudolfschenker

2 жыл бұрын

Doug doesn't go into enough detail that this is the exact type of obsessive safety engineering Mercedes-Benz was already legendary for, and what a lot of their longtime customers were still buying the cars for.

@shortycrawford8237

2 жыл бұрын

LEDs are cool until it snows.

@automation7295

2 жыл бұрын

@@shortycrawford8237 People clean off their brake lights regardless they're LED or not, also mostly doesn't snow much everywhere in the world.

I owned a gold version of this car and I loved it. Got rid of it because it got way to costly to fix. My Mercedes repair guy told me to get rid of it ASAP and he was 100% right!!! The drive was incredbile though. That's true about if you wanna know what cars will have in the next 10 years, look at what the S class has. Also, I had the later version. It was super fast too and the take off was incredible.

Not sure what Doug is talking about here. The W220 is absolutely gorgeous compared to the one that came immediately after.

Hated? Never knew anyone that hated this beauty. This thing was ahead of its time. And still looks beautiful! As long as you did the yearly maintenance it will take care of you. Plain and simple. Thats in all cars. You just have to take care of them. I still have my 08 mercedes e350 and has over 140k miles on it. And it still drives buttery smooth and still get compliments.

@dirtyorganboy2264

2 жыл бұрын

140k is nothing for modern standards 🤣

@salamov963

2 жыл бұрын

@@dirtyorganboy2264 ok i seen those cars with 300k kms which is 200k something miles

@Toyota4Life

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was hated. Alot of old Benz are

@matsujarvinen

2 жыл бұрын

Very well said!My S320 maintenance costs are typically ~100$ per year.Well built car,with one of the best engines(M112/113) and transmissions MB has ever built.So, I don´t really understand this myth about "budget Mercedes".

@noahh914

2 жыл бұрын

I was driven in a W211 E Class taxi with over 400.000km (250.000+ miles) on the clock last year. This thing looked brand new inside. Like really brand new. The wood looked great, the leather without any damage, the steering wheel wasn't worn out. Somebody took really good care of this car.

When Doug says "everybody" he's really just talking about himself

@mikealanzo

2 жыл бұрын

I often wonder what color the sky is in his world....

@mikecronis

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Anything Germany produces, he assumes everyone loves it no matter what.

@jonanthonylosito2004

2 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 this isn’t Instagram or TiK Tok dude..,

@biznatcho7

2 жыл бұрын

This is a trope among automotive journalists actually. Jack Baruth has made similar comments.

I liked the face lifted version of these with the mono block rims. However nothing beats the w140🤷🏽‍♂️. That car will ALWAYS be sexy!

I miss my 2000 S500 it gave me hell as far as repairments because I bought for 6,500 back in 2012 like electric system and the somatic air pump and air bag leaks under the wheels. Overall the motor was tuff 💪🏽 it held me down

I think Doug mentioned mostly everything. Compared to the W140, it wasn’t as imposing. I think the W221 is the best as it combines both the subtleness of this car with the toughness of the W140. I think that their intention with the W220 was too also make it more sporty. It’s kinda funny because if you look at the 7-Series E65, its like BMW wanted to become more like an S-Class and the S-Class wanted to become more like the 7-Series. Almost like a personality swap

@ackvig

2 жыл бұрын

Most sensible comment in the whole thread. THHHHISSSS... is what Doug was talking about. Yes, most prior S Class owners felt this way, and no, nothing about Doug's review hints at racism.

@fruitpunch5260

2 жыл бұрын

So true. Actually the interior of every BMW at the time, very square and symmetrical, looked so much more premium and at complete odds with the rounded/American looking interiors of the W220/W211/W203

@erik4.743

2 жыл бұрын

@@fruitpunch5260 Having had experience with both W220 S and W211 E, I must admit that I liked the latter more. It felt more solid and imo better looking. I don’t think the W220 looks all that bad, but I never liked how the door lines integrate into the roofline and not go around the windows. I think that also contributes towards the slight color mismatch between the front doors and side fenders. The W211 and W221 fixed that.

This is the car that made me notice Mercedes in the first place. I was a child and didn’t like the boxy previous generation (I liked the coupe version though). Never heard anyone hate it. Must be an American thing.

@Meowhsss

2 жыл бұрын

Not an American thing, Doug is full of crap, everyone likes this one

@sunshinefireboulder

2 жыл бұрын

Doug doesn't know cars as well as he likes to think, so he'll diss on cars he doesn't understand and blurb out nonsense. First time I am watching his video in almost a year, and already regretting it half way through.

@gavinoctavien1953

2 жыл бұрын

@@sunshinefireboulder agreed

@gavinoctavien1953

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@cali2468

2 жыл бұрын

I had a Barolo Red '07 S550 but I always wanted a W220.

Most people in these comments clearly don't understand English very well😆. The most hated means that amongst all S classes, this particular version has the least number of fans.

LOL. This is my favorite S-Class of all. I consider its exterior styling to be the best too, rather than the worst. Another beautiful Mercedes in terms of exterior styling is the Mercedes W126. Also, the phrase _very nice looks_ can apply to the Rolls-Royce Cornish V, in my opinion, but there's no accounting for taste. What looks nice for one guy might look ugly for another. So, I'm giving this review a like, as beauty is in the eye of the beholder anyway.

Wow, I am surprised to find out this particular version was so hated. I mean I always liked how this car looked.

@AMGmeister

2 жыл бұрын

Clickbait

@matsujarvinen

2 жыл бұрын

It was never hated.As you can read above,it certainly isn´t now.Of course then,and now,some owners like their luxury cars to look really big.

@Real_MisterSir

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't. Just Doug it seems (at least if we go by general opinion)

@MHassan1986

2 жыл бұрын

@@matsujarvinen Yeah, judging from the general consensus from the comments, it is a well liked car.

@MHassan1986

2 жыл бұрын

@@Real_MisterSir judging from the comments, I guess so, lol

This is my favorite s-class. It was clean and wasn’t oversized like the current ones

@salamov963

2 жыл бұрын

This vid is just straight up propaganda for w220 W220 is an masterpiece He says it looks like a kia ffs. look at the 2021 "s class" it straight up stretchened A class

@antoniocalimero1173

2 жыл бұрын

The style is not a real Mercedes. Like a Kia yes. The end of Mercedes is 1995

@antmarquis87

2 жыл бұрын

@@antoniocalimero1173 lol you're entitled to your opinion. But, Mercedes style has always been understated.

@bosewicht2389

2 жыл бұрын

@@salamov963 I disagree. The new one looks just as good as the ones before. And Mercedes always look similar.

@ikhoonyejelem2967

2 жыл бұрын

That's kind of a dumb reason to like an sclass

Also I believe that those storage compartments under the front seats were for small fire extinguishers but I could be mistaken.

Headlights were a little weird in this generation, but my grandmother drove a white one of these and it’s what started my fascination with Mercedes Benz when I was little lol

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Жыл бұрын

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It’s so weird I prefer this design rather then the newer ones. It is timeless design. Still holding very well. The colour combo and the power it holds is amazing

@sukhdevr3489

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I think it looks handsome yet simple and masculine.

@mr_sparkly_face4087

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I love this design era for Mercedes, they are unmistakable for any other marque and have grown up, beautiful, classy style.

@PSNeko

2 жыл бұрын

Way sleaker than a w140. They will be appreciated in the future :)

@SchwarzeTulpe

2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are of the same mind as you with regards to the styling. I like the exterior of the W220 much better than the blase W221 but, I give the better interior looks and quality to the W221.

@milanasanovic5859

2 жыл бұрын

couldn't disagree more with everything you said LOL

Never hated it at all (drove with two of them as a pessenger) and also never met anybody hating it. Its absolute automobile art. The ideas, the little tricks and engineering to the detail is outstanding specially for that time. The design back then was groundbreaking and distinctive elegant and modern compared to the boxy cars of that era. The whole video just points out actually how great it was and still kinda is. Still I love your reviews, Mr. DeMuro. Keep up the great work.

@hellocar123

2 жыл бұрын

i dont hate it either i love it in fact

@Uninfluenceable

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise, I've never met someone that didn't like the 220 chassis. I think the 221 is the one that got more flack for the weird fender flare and styling.

@kylerogers3607

2 жыл бұрын

I agree the styling was very good for its time and that Doug is looking thru the wrong lens at it. The 221 is arguably a more controversial design (although not as dramatic the 7 series from that era).

@betterbeavailable

2 жыл бұрын

I bet Doug is the only one here hating it.

I think it looks pretty good. Has the driver's fender been painted? I'd drive it lol. Cheers and Great Vids!

I’ve always thought this one looked so much better than the previous one.

Doug: "This is the most cost cut low quality interior" Also Doug" *Shows full nappa leather interior covered in chrome, alcantera, and/or wood.

@dennisjames3711

2 жыл бұрын

There was also a granite / marble version. Very durable inside of super strong leather. The interior is much better made than the W140 predecessor. The previous version was heavier, hence probably talking about cost cuts, not quality ... the interior of this car is the biggest advantage, it looks great at night

@ten0re0re

2 жыл бұрын

In 1998 nobody knew that plastic switches were not luxury yet, this notion was invented later.

@ic1815

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

Doug complains this “hated” S-Class generation doesn’t have a touch screen, but no S-Class had a touchscreen until the newest model introduced 6 months ago. Mercedes never believed in reaching so far across the dash when your eyes should be kept on the road, hands on steering wheel. Remote buttons on the wheel was the long term ergonomic principle for the tactile feedback touchscreens omit. That’s what made these 2000’s interiors so desirable- intuitive control without the disgusting fingerprints and glaring reflections.

@vladvulcan

2 жыл бұрын

even the w222? I don't remember, but I doubt that

@jordanbell4420

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the hate for the W220 is down to quality issues that were fixed by 2000. I'd have a well-kept W220 over the new S Class any day.

@ic1815

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MrCarGuy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordanbell4420 The hate also comes from corrosion protection issues, but those were fixed by 2003. Even the earlier cars varied wildly. They overestimated the lifespan of the cathodic dip solution and got the formula wrong. Some cars were well-protected. Some weren't. Mechanically great cars.

@automation7295

2 жыл бұрын

I bet you people on the comments do actually murder people for driving newer cars.

The "pen storage area" is for keeping your company gas card (the space in front of the pen) and the pen is so you can keep the books on when, where and how much you filled up.

I like the exterior design of this a lot actually. Might be the best looking s class imo

I own this model currently and would buy a second one, I've owned numerous luxury and high end sport cars and this one gets just as many if not more compliments than any other plus still absolutely fun to drive!!

@bsmccrunner4

2 жыл бұрын

Probably but doesn’t change the fact it is the worst S class

@joeleonard9965

2 жыл бұрын

Don't take this the wrong way but what's sports cars have you owned/enjoyed particularly in the past? I could see enjoying driving it but I genuinely can't think of an S-Class I've driven that I'd call fun to drive. I can see most non-V12 AMG S-Class variants as being fun to drive but the W220 like many is just too insulated, non-communicative, and lackluster in handling at more than four tenths to be objectively fun to drive.

@abel4776

2 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid to be biased as a millennial but this W220 is STILL the most beautiful of modern S-classes. But then again, I embrace and try to be neutral from all design periods since the 50's and I'd like to say I am right on this W220, lol.

@anthonywilson6268

2 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 actually yes, I owned a 1984 Ferrari 308 for several years up until about five years ago. I have only personally driven a friend's Lamborghini Diablo one time. I obviously cannot comment on the different models/years of each manufacturer and their respected driving differences. Which ones do or did you prefer to drive or own?

@anthonywilson6268

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeleonard9965 I've owned a 1984 Ferrari 308, BMW M5, cadillacs, old hot rods etc. I used to trade cars alot before family and kids came into the mix now it seems like I spend more time in GMC Yukon XL, I currently own a 2018 Vette zo6 for a toy. I purchased the Benz a while back after someone had it sitting in a parking lot for sale. I have to drive several times a week to some property about an hour away from my home, very long winding picturesque country roads, and I have to say I thoroughly enjoy the Benz, obviously road performance isn't where I find this car amazing and I would never put this car toe to toe with some of the others I've owned but just overall experience. It's reliable, It has a great sound system, seats are comfy, car runs smooth and very responsive with throttle as well as it isn't too bad in the turns. She's still a head turner and like I said I get compliments all the time!! All in all to be an almost 22 year old car, it's a solid automobile that still acts the part it was designed to do.

Is their really that much hate for this gen S class? Doug is the only person I’ve heard disliking it. This S class has aged WAY better than the gen before it in my opinion.

@jon4715

2 жыл бұрын

...and aged better than the gen after it too. This thing is timeless, imo.

@detonater1348

2 жыл бұрын

Yepp definitely the most hated S class

@katarock

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree. Timeless design

I was able to snag a clean, 2006 s430 with 248,000 miles a year ago. I did not need it but it was such a beauty and rode like a dream. I'm not even a car guy but this car so comfortable and fun to drive. Neighbors overlook the newer cars in my driveway and talk about this 2006. I happen to live in a development where it seems EVERYONE has newer Mercedes from 2016-2021 and this one holds it own. I like the W220 predecessor and REALLY like the w 220s successor, but this is a underrated beauty. I guess it's a true middle child lol.

My 04 Deville DHS had most of the same toys.In 99 I drove a 2000 S500 for a while, we were using it for a tv show and the new model was not yet introduced. It drew lots of looks and questions.

i guess the biggest problem is - it's hard to see W220 in such a great shape like the one in the video. it's very common to see ones with discolored buttons, broken interior latches, broken ashtrays and mostly slammed air suspensions. you find a good one in the video and you'll have a feeling of nostalgia. it is extremely comfortable even by today's standard.

@Tm0n3y762

2 жыл бұрын

Discolored body panels

@MI-qx4lc

2 жыл бұрын

Dude the one in the video is in horrible condition. The paint on the body panels doesn’t match. The panel gaps are off. Everything screams poor restoration

@automation7295

2 жыл бұрын

​@@MI-qx4lc At least is still works. Why do people on KZread love insulting everyone and their cars? *"Everything screams poor restoration"* Not everyone have time to restore a car. Do you also go around you neighborhood and tell strangers to wash their cars? Seems like USA is full with disrespectful people telling or yelling at random strangers to wash their cars and even tell them to restore the cars.

Very first car to have ventilated seats was the Saab 9-5 in the late 90's. It was adapted as a premium safety feature from construction equipment, which offered ventilated seats to ensure the operators could remain focused while maneuvering such heavy machinery. Because of course it was a safety feature; it's a Saab.

These big body benzes are sought after, the style is timeless

Back then the styling was marmite. As it was softer compared to the boxy previous s class. The buttons did feel cheap, but it still holds up after years. However some of the symbols will have worn off the buttons. The steering was great! So light. Everybody who lives in a city loved it. Easy to turn around in a tight spot.

I worked at a European mechanic shop here in Texas, and our W220 was a shop car. It was a black on tan, base model, s430, that we snagged for cheap. That car carried wheels and tires, engines, we used it to tow cars a couple times. We did the bare minimum to keep it running and it was clapped! Car was a ton of fun though, drifted it, did donuts, burnouts, etc. The W220 will always hold a special place in my heart, and I hope to snag an S55 of that generation. Great engine, great chassis, great styling.

Is it wrong that I always liked this car's design and still do to this day. Whenever I see a well "maintained" one on the road I still wish I could have one in my garage!

@Real_MisterSir

2 жыл бұрын

if we go by comments here it seems like Doug is the only one who takes issue with the styling..

@Gr8thxAlot

2 жыл бұрын

The exterior is fantastic. The interior is almost GM horrific.

@christopherldavid

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. The exterior styling and proportion w/ the thinner side window graphic looks better than it’s taller predecessor. Also it has nice rounded + shear surfacing, it doesn’t look like “melted butter” as Doug describes.

@joeleonard9965

2 жыл бұрын

Don't try to talk yourself out of it when you already have the best case scenario, a largely hated and subsequently low-valued car that you happen to think is the exact opposite. Take advantage of that and get yourself a clean W220! You get a car you actually cherish without the biggest downside for most people which is disliking how it looks. I may not agree with you entirely on the styling but that is a win-win if I've ever seen one.

@dimarcodrahgi5866

2 жыл бұрын

The portfolio and rear end are gorgeous its just the front fucking headlights that ruin it all. It is so pretty

Late W126 had optional massaging seats on extended wheelbase (SEL & SDL) models and my ‘89 mr2 had a factory led third brake light.

9:57 I think the 3 circles on the front of the glove box are for holding change, and they are spring loaded. My Buick has a coin holder like that.