I bought back the cheapest Mercedes W140 in the country.... The Vice President's W140 - Update 1

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Former Vehicle of Philippine Vice President Doy Laurel followed by 2 more political affiliated owners.
1997 Mercedes Benz S320 (W140/V140) Long Wheel Base (LWB) Update 1
The best Mercedes ever made.
MY: 1991 - 1999
3rd generation S Class
One of the best W140 in the country (Philippines)
RARE Exclusive Leather Gray option code 518
Leather dash with stitching, leather door armrests with stitching, Amaretta ceiling, leather sun visor, two tone Nappa leather with stitching
WDB1400331A360994
M104 3.2L engine
722.6 transmission
82,000+ Km

Пікірлер: 80

  • @Mihail.Ivanov.163
    @Mihail.Ivanov.163 Жыл бұрын

    ...Всем владельцам MERCEDES здравия и благополучия ! Были W201, W140, четыре года на W124, 1985г.(2.0, 4 - ст.ручка, pierburg, самоблок). Я заглянул в Вечность .....

  • @phild9140
    @phild91403 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on bringing her back to her former glory! I love these cars!

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @CalebOrvik
    @CalebOrvik2 жыл бұрын

    Currently restoring a 93 300se to its former glory!

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    2 жыл бұрын

    How’s it so far?

  • @CalebOrvik

    @CalebOrvik

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars clunky trans and HVAC are the only current issues…car has 205k drives like brand new

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    2 жыл бұрын

    Repairing the transmission or replacing? The HVAC is kinda hard to do on these

  • @robertdacanay1706
    @robertdacanay17062 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kyle, you have good reviews of different MB models. I own a W210 M104 and its the one parked inside my garage. All my latest model vehicles are parked outside. Hahahahha

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good choice too 😂😂 thanks

  • @seandy2254
    @seandy22543 жыл бұрын

    Oh this was unexpected 😅 The S class is my favorite car from mercedes benz

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trying something new hahaha

  • @honguenloh4612
    @honguenloh46123 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you repurchased back your old w140... I bought a unit during the first lockdown last year in July...am thinking of upgrading to a w221 but after seeing your video on the w140... I am having seconds thoughts about this...

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m very happy with my purchase as well. Definitely missed this car. I’ve rode the W221 already and while it’s pretty good, there’s just something about these old Mercs like the W140 that make you look for them time and time again

  • @markvincentbesa3449
    @markvincentbesa34493 жыл бұрын

    The W140 is one of those highly reliable Benz out there thats overbuilt to last. If I have my say, Id like to have one as well. I remember someone used to sell the V12 W140 a few years ago.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    The W140 is great all around, but I suggest avoiding the S600 V12. It’s a big pain to maintain

  • @markvincentbesa3449

    @markvincentbesa3449

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars plus thats a lota spark plugs .. and the gas mileage to consider...

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even with the S320, I don’t even bother calculating my gas mileage hahaha

  • @joaquinfranco9012
    @joaquinfranco90123 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Planning to acquire a W123 or W126 soon.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great cars! Have you considered the W124 and/or W140 as well?

  • @joaquinfranco9012

    @joaquinfranco9012

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars I did. That's why I bought a W124 230E Haha.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @castielsamaelmuerte
    @castielsamaelmuerte3 жыл бұрын

    I love it looking forward seeing it brother such a classic german car Staple of the 80s- 90s. I think the late princess diana owned one as well.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will do a proper review on it with my usual format soon, once it’s in better shape. Yep, she had one.... but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to save her :(( It was an S280 SWB decoy car. Her original car was supposed to be an S600 LWB.... the extra wheelbase COULD have saved her... we’ll never know :(

  • @castielsamaelmuerte

    @castielsamaelmuerte

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars this cars are ment to last matibay talaga ang benz the old model ones brother they have that classic look. Yeah that was unfortunate she dint survive Most royal and heads of state owned one or 3 atleast

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oonga eh especially the diesel tanks such as the W123 240D and 300D plus the W126 300SD

  • @castielsamaelmuerte

    @castielsamaelmuerte

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars Check out the 1972 mercedes benz 300 and 600 diesel I cant stop watching the reviews on it.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    There’s a 600 diesel!?

  • @toyota8684
    @toyota86843 жыл бұрын

    Nice ride

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure is! Thanks man

  • @toyota8684

    @toyota8684

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars no problem

  • @514broly
    @514broly3 жыл бұрын

    How does the engine handle the car’s weight? I know the S Class is quite a heavy car.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    The 3.2L is surprisingly able to cope with the car’s heft. Not fast by any standard, but adequate, especially given the tiny roads of Manila. Not sure about the 2.8L on the S280 though. I’ve driven an SL280 R129 and although it was also adequate on that, I doubt it will be on the W140

  • @TheLexusIS250Dude
    @TheLexusIS250Dude3 жыл бұрын

    Nice looking Mercedes you plan on doing any upgrades to it.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope. Gonna be all stock

  • @TheLexusIS250Dude

    @TheLexusIS250Dude

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars cool it looks real nice

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @TheLexusIS250Dude

    @TheLexusIS250Dude

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars no problem

  • @socialaccount4158
    @socialaccount4158 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Was wondering where this place is located and what's it called? I assume they specialize in fixing up Merecedez Benz cars. TIA. Btw, do you still have this car?

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Car's unfortunately no longer with me. Sunshine Motors in Sct. Borromeo, QC :D

  • @paolo8588
    @paolo85883 жыл бұрын

    Galing! Keep it. VP Laurel's house in Mandaluyong was sold and demolished so not selling this car is like keeping his memory alive and valuing a piece of history.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact. The orig ORCR has the address listed at the Shaw Blvd. property itself!

  • @paolo8588

    @paolo8588

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars Yeah. That was it. It was quite famous landmark back then. There was an Inquirer article about his family moving out because they sold it to Vistaland. Just don't know if it is still online. You have a piece of history with you. He was Pres. Cory's VP and the last Prime Minister as well. His last position was Chairman of the Phil. Centennial Commission under Pres. Ramos. So this car was probably the one he used when he was chairman. Sorry. Long reply.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    No no thanks for the informative reply. Ok fun fact 2, the Orig orig ORCR was not under his personal name. It was under Phil. Centennial Expo Corp. then it was transferred to his name. Upon his death, it was transferred to his wife, Sen. Salonga’s son’s company, and then to a Mandaluyong councillor, before finally being transferred to my name

  • @paolo8588

    @paolo8588

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars I guess the Laurels and the Salongas are family friends since they were active in the campaign against the dictatorship. The Salongas' house in Valle Verde 4 (minus the traffic) is near the Laurels' house in Shaw. Laurel died in 2004 and Sen. Pres. Salonga a few years ago. His house is still in Valle 4.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    These insights really make me value my car even more hehe! Thanks for that again :)

  • @honguenloh4612
    @honguenloh46123 жыл бұрын

    Wunderbarr

  • @SleepySriracha
    @SleepySriracha3 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted a classic Merc question 🙋🏻‍♂️ If you maintain your Merc well will it be reliable enough to be your daily? I’m really interested in owning a classy car than JDMs I have no problem and hate it’s just my preference.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes totally possible. Classic Mercs are very dailyable. I’ve once daily drove my W124 before, and I know some people who daily drives their W124 as well. W140 is totally dailyable too mechanically but the gas consumption sure isn’t hahaha

  • @SleepySriracha

    @SleepySriracha

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars thanks man keep up the great content!!

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem :)

  • @flymnl
    @flymnl3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Didnt know it was from the vice president...

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure is! I got documentation to back it up hehe

  • @joshuacuchon3352
    @joshuacuchon33523 жыл бұрын

    Mercedes benz w140.. The Last True Mercedes..

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is!!! I agree 100%

  • @AutoJunkiesGarage
    @AutoJunkiesGarage3 жыл бұрын

    If only I had the chance to buy that mercs from you.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a keeper for me hehe

  • @AutoJunkiesGarage

    @AutoJunkiesGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars .....right

  • @freemovies2329
    @freemovies23292 жыл бұрын

    Sir ask ko lang kung may alam ka sa Price ng Mercedes-Benz S500 W140? Thank you and i like your vids.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends on the condition. Anywhere between 300K to sky’s the limit

  • @francispepito6972
    @francispepito69723 жыл бұрын

    Don't see that much s class of that era here in Cebu. A fixer upper but still a beauty. Looking forward 👍 one of the best s class though.. As teutonic as it can be.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    The guy I sold it to (and subsequently bought it back from) has two actually hehe! It's his S420 that the rims on these right now came from.

  • @francispepito6972

    @francispepito6972

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars if i owned wouldn't sell it. Hehe.. Of all the s class that's my fav.

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really keeping it this time :)

  • @francispepito6972

    @francispepito6972

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars and they say we car guys ain't sentimental. 😄😅

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    😛

  • @KyleLiongCars
    @KyleLiongCars3 жыл бұрын

    See part 2 here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4OOrJerm6Xgcdo.html part 3 here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIycsc2BY9LUf6g.html Link to my first video on this before I sold it almost 2 years ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pWyrmMeClc-9nJM.html

  • @NeilGabz
    @NeilGabz3 жыл бұрын

    May plan ka ba ipasok eto sa Legends of the 90s? Hehe

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wala sir hahaha

  • @NeilGabz

    @NeilGabz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars pero I think pasok yan pag inentry mo hahaha

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NeilGabz Not sure lang. May mga imperfections pa haha

  • @NeilGabz

    @NeilGabz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KyleLiongCars haha sa bagay medyo pihikan din sila sa pag pili and back to zero sila. Pwede ka naman bumalik sa kanila if goods na oto mo haha

  • @claudiaflorentino6006
    @claudiaflorentino6006 Жыл бұрын

    Princess Diana car

  • @KyleLiongCars

    @KyleLiongCars

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!

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