S430 S500 w220 Mercedes S class

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W220 S-CLASS ENCYCLOPEDIA - START HERE:
www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-...
How-to Guide For bluetooth:
www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-...
7 speed 722.9 transmission info:
www.mercedesmedic.com/722-9-7g...
Good source for Airmatic parts:
www.arnottindustries.com/
S class w220 info:
500sec.com/models/mercedes-w22...
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• Engine Air Filter Negl...
• "Die S-Klasse. Erleben...
• S-class w220 Owner's M...
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Ace Marino - Communication:
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Len - Steal My Sunshine:
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Madonna - Ray Of Light:
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Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Remix - Adya Classic:
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BRODYQUEST:
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lvis Presley - A Little Less Conversation:
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Cam'Ron - Hey Ma ft. Juelz Santana:
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T-Spoon feat. Jean Shy - Mercedes Benz:
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Werewolves Of London:
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The Black Keys - Gotta Get Away by Tison Rockit:
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Daniel Pemberton - The Skylab Plan:
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Midnight Run:
• Midnight Run - End Titles
Berlin - Take My Breath Away:
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whats the cheapest way to fix a 7 series? - buy an s class. lol

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  • @sashabu9440
    @sashabu94402 жыл бұрын

    The BEST car that I have ever purchased and still own. 2000 s430, 225,765 miles and still going! Great video!👊

  • @terrencemayes469

    @terrencemayes469

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello have you done many repairs really thinking on getting one

  • @ronron7181

    @ronron7181

    Жыл бұрын

    275k here! just valve cover gaskets replaced and new alternator. replaced air suspension with arnott struts. best daily

  • @highwaystar3780

    @highwaystar3780

    Жыл бұрын

    I sold my 2012 s63 and 2013 s65 with just 17-22knon them 3yrs ago...but kept my 03" s600 !

  • @highwaystar3780

    @highwaystar3780

    Жыл бұрын

    Sexiest Exterior/Interior and Sexiest Car to Drive. It's Charm is irresistible. Too bad most will Never realize or feel n it. W221 and 222 feel like Shit in comparison.!

  • @LTABITV

    @LTABITV

    Жыл бұрын

    223k miles and still GOING god bless all of u amen.

  • @kcflyguy
    @kcflyguy4 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2004 S430 W220 Non-4MATIC and I have - this is not an error - 764,233 miles, no rust, 10 batteries, 55 oil changes at 10k intervals, and lots and lots of gas. The car is absolutely phenomenal I have maintained it at a Mercedes dealer local to be here in Kansas City. I drove it 240 miles a day for work one way so about a 500 mile a day commute for seven years-not one failure, the vehicle never strayed at once. I have been through two sets of air suspension shocks/struts and six pumps which I can do myself at this point. These are truly tanks and I also have a 1996 S320 with 640k miles. These are cab’s outside of the States and Canada. And I agree the 1996 whoops the 2004’s ass in reference to build quality mine has the 722.9 With the notorious conductor plate failure and valve body issues but once you have done it once it should not need to be done again for at least 500,000 miles.

  • @Sportiummotors

    @Sportiummotors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow how come you work that far away from home

  • @LTABITV

    @LTABITV

    Жыл бұрын

    Wooooow man you just gave me inspiration lol I have 223k miles on my Azurite blue S430!!!! God bless amen

  • @abel4776

    @abel4776

    14 күн бұрын

    Amazing car. Great story sir, shuts everyone up against the W220.

  • @jonathang6522
    @jonathang65224 жыл бұрын

    I've always been a hardcore w140 fan, but I'm starting to prefer the w220 over the w140. Despite the difference in build quality. It's a beautiful car and is much more nimble on the road. I also appreciate the less imposing and understated styling of the w220. Styling wise, it's like a modern w126. Excellent video by the way.

  • @nobodytonobodysbusiness

    @nobodytonobodysbusiness

    2 жыл бұрын

    These cars are fantastic for the money and very easy to work on. If this is the worst S Class (by all accounts) it's still better than 90% of the stuff on the road.

  • @rileyhiggins4753
    @rileyhiggins47536 жыл бұрын

    This is the most informative s class video i have seen yet

  • @Ali-Muscle

    @Ali-Muscle

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’ll second that !

  • @vercingetorixvengeance7869

    @vercingetorixvengeance7869

    4 жыл бұрын

    Riley Higgins I’m having a bit of a hard time listening to him because he doesn’t seem to take a breath while talking non stop

  • @Abeylius

    @Abeylius

    4 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKF_mcyukpfej9I.html

  • @Abeylius

    @Abeylius

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Ali-Muscle kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKF_mcyukpfej9I.html

  • @newtonraymond77
    @newtonraymond776 жыл бұрын

    Nothing beats an S class. But dude you can sell pork to a vegetarian the way you speak

  • @MisterCee41510

    @MisterCee41510

    6 жыл бұрын

    So true. I sold my E55 within one month after buying an S class. The AMG is smoking fast, but the S class is just so smooth and elegant it makes you forget your in traffic.

  • @corpnupe85

    @corpnupe85

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lol. So true!

  • @rendymahardikaa

    @rendymahardikaa

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol!!!!!!

  • @brucebmendoza

    @brucebmendoza

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lmao yeah he sold me on her persona. But I have to say I enjoy his charismatic happy sense of talk lol

  • @eleonik76

    @eleonik76

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lexus LS beats it.

  • @LegitStreetCars
    @LegitStreetCars6 жыл бұрын

    Dude this video rocks!!

  • @troyboyd9753
    @troyboyd97534 жыл бұрын

    I own the w220 s600 2005. Had everything replaced new she’s a beauty.

  • @alanaliyev456GT

    @alanaliyev456GT

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love my S600 to m137 is great engine...... i prefere my old w140 oki but my GF and familly love w220 in first lol..... i never sell both

  • @raoulraoul7129

    @raoulraoul7129

    3 жыл бұрын

    How much money for all new parts?

  • @candidyamskickback5514

    @candidyamskickback5514

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about grabbing one for myself. How did this function for you in terms of a daily driver or once in a while driver.

  • @cleanerdetailsllc8481
    @cleanerdetailsllc84814 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased a 2008 S550 with 59,000 miles on the clock for $15,000. Just did the spark plugs, dealer paid for and replaced right strut (aftermarket), calibrated the suspension, serviced the transmission, flushed the brake fluid and changed all filters. All in $1,264.72 from my local Indy.

  • @MisterCee41510
    @MisterCee415104 жыл бұрын

    These are great cars. I bought one from an older German man meticulously maintained. Although I only drive it on weekends in 3 years only routine maintenance. Tires, driver control module went out, tape adapter broke. All minor things that anyone who's ever enjoyed a classic car would know are routine to fix. I look at my Benz like my cousins look at their old school muscle cars. These cars if well loved provide a ton of value. The safety tech alone is unbeatable at its price range. Side curtain airbags on a 20 year old car for less then 4k is insane value.

  • @nataliegrn17
    @nataliegrn176 жыл бұрын

    This is the best car review video ever made. Incredibly well documented, easy to follow. Thank you so much!

  • @TamraTBush
    @TamraTBush4 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2000 S500 AMG Designo. Mint condition bought at auction for $3500. Best car I have ever owned at 4 years in. Everything I learned about my car was online and from my mechanic who drives the exact same car.

  • @joncalderwood7328
    @joncalderwood73285 жыл бұрын

    Well done Dan.. You've ticked all the boxes. I'll be telling all my friends to check your presentation out. Cheers, Jon...

  • @nicholashernandez3256
    @nicholashernandez32565 жыл бұрын

    Went and bought my first Mercedes-Benz after watching this video, I went for the 04 CLK320 a lot more reliable, economical and in my opinion more stylish. Thanks for the video homes from Santa Ana, Orange County California U.S.A.

  • @sheldonsummers9758
    @sheldonsummers97585 жыл бұрын

    Stellar production. I don't even own an S class nor have I ever wanted to, but I still watched every second.

  • @merlin1346
    @merlin13464 жыл бұрын

    One of the best down to earth car assessments i have seen.

  • @anthonygrant2902
    @anthonygrant29024 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I've seen in a long time well planned from start to finish I think I'll buy an S500 soon thanks, Daniel.

  • @brucebmendoza
    @brucebmendoza5 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god I literally just sat through this whole video of yours. Well done my man. Well done. Lol enjoyed every minute of the video. I have always wanted to get my mother a Mercedes Benz for her ride in luxury and true comfort. And this video just proves my instincts. Thank you.

  • @colmmckay1231
    @colmmckay12313 жыл бұрын

    I've owned a 04 w220 s 350 for three yrs and its absolutely brilliant all that this man says. The best video I've ever seen for the above car. From Dublin 🇮🇪

  • @gstylez0107
    @gstylez01075 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this guy talk all day. Absolutely excellent video.

  • @somatra52
    @somatra526 жыл бұрын

    You are inspirational. Your delivery is beautiful. Thank you for all the information regarding the s430 . Just bought one 4 days ago. I'm taking my time in learning everything about my new love (S430).

  • @callelindstrom4789
    @callelindstrom47896 жыл бұрын

    Wow! amazing video for us Benz-lovers! I had so much fun watching it and I learn so many new things, thanks Daniel!, Now the W220 seems so much better than its reputation:). I own a 500 SL R129 1993 in mint condition, its such a joy to own and drive but I need a car for more regular use, and of course in winter time. I will look for a W220! Merry Christmas! Greetings from Sweden

  • @ovano30
    @ovano305 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video. Got this car for 2 years. This car never let me down. Drove 2x around the whole europe. Done only basic service. W220 320 CDI 2005

  • @Bfoxfield1
    @Bfoxfield16 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best videos on KZread - content, presentation and presenter are exceptional. I really enjoyed watching this.

  • @karrknutt3842
    @karrknutt38426 жыл бұрын

    This is the BEST, most informative video in the world regarding the W220 S-Class.

  • @timrocheleau86
    @timrocheleau865 жыл бұрын

    This video helped me 4 months ago when I decided to switch from a boring 2010 Mazda3 with 108 000km to a 2003 S430 4Matic that had 220 000km. I will never regret it. Not only did it completely change my driving experience, but it also brought back the passion I had for cars when I was a kid. Now I'm about to take a course in mechanics and I'm looking forward to start my own garage. I love it ! Thanks for your help man, I'm not even exaggerating when I say I would probably not be where I am now if it wasn't for this video.

  • @terrencemayes469

    @terrencemayes469

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any major problems do you still own it?

  • @whophlungdung482
    @whophlungdung4825 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. And in a way makes me feel like I’m not completely mad when I talk to my S430

  • @newfoundpower92
    @newfoundpower925 жыл бұрын

    There's a Top Gear/ Grand Tour style feel to your presentation. You've sold me on it.

  • @chaleur4112
    @chaleur41126 жыл бұрын

    first time i watched a non television car program over 15 minutes. truly an incredibly useful video!

  • @marcusaurelius4310
    @marcusaurelius43104 жыл бұрын

    Best review of a W220, at least for me.

  • @CalzoneOP
    @CalzoneOP5 жыл бұрын

    Great video ! I currently have a 99 W140, very interesting to see the other side of this vehicle. Everyone always gives the w220 a bad rap with the suspension. Glad to hear you are doing very well with it!

  • @tishawnlopez1518
    @tishawnlopez15182 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for such a detailed description and your own experience of owning this beautiful car .

  • @QoraxStan
    @QoraxStan6 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video. Love oozes out from every angle. Well done buddy! Fellow Canadian and Merc owner here.

  • @devian2364

    @devian2364

    6 жыл бұрын

    its aboot time someone did a video like this

  • @devian2364

    @devian2364

    6 жыл бұрын

    i'm subscribing right away

  • @abedodtallah7186

    @abedodtallah7186

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have just Purchased a 2004 Mercedes S 500 and I have so many questions???????????????? 😣

  • @dawoodkashif4482

    @dawoodkashif4482

    6 жыл бұрын

    ABED ODTALLAH weren’t you supposed to do research before purchase lol

  • @adrenalinehigh2070

    @adrenalinehigh2070

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think your autocorrect kicked in....the word you meant to spell was BULLSHIT, right? Autocorrect won't let you type it that way because it is actually two words.....so yes, it's spelled BULL SHIT, but we all know what you meant ; )

  • @bobbygeneperry2589
    @bobbygeneperry25896 жыл бұрын

    I love my 2000 s430 . in my last 10 years of ownership I have spent under 2000 in repairs. of course that's not including consumables like brake pads and oil changes.

  • @vinmega1074
    @vinmega10745 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Great advice all around! Patience is key when buying one of these. They always look nice. I bought a 2005 S430 4Matic this week. Has 90K mi on it. Its a granite blue. Such a nice color. I have to replace the HVAC blower motor. I took it to the Mercedes dealer that serviced it over its life prior and had all the oils changed, trans service/diffs/transfer case/oil. Then today I did the spark plugs (all 16 of them) and cleaned out the reed valve. I also drilled a second hole in the valve to prevent issues with water. Interior of this car was basically untouched. It was owned by an older person. Apparently this car was parked in a forest before I got it. My air suspension is fine and the car runs so nice. Its a second car for me. I love it.

  • @alpha25flyer
    @alpha25flyer6 жыл бұрын

    Duuude you really deserve a lot more subscribers. Keep up the good work!!

  • @jared4670
    @jared46706 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, incredibly informative. Thank you for spending the time to put this all together.

  • @reaganlyle5088
    @reaganlyle50885 жыл бұрын

    I had my eyes set on a C55, after college but you reignited my love for these old S-Classes and comforted my fears about some of the issues they have. The choice is going to even harder.

  • @adriel1176

    @adriel1176

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same predicament I am in! C55 amg or s430 amg?

  • @sulimanmf5501
    @sulimanmf55015 жыл бұрын

    I used to have S500L 2003 with 5 speed gearbox. I used to drive it more than 800KM every Thursday and 800KM every Saturday which are more than 1600 in every weekend.. I drove it till 400K KM and . Then I found that's in 2005 model the gearbox is 7 speed. So I sold it and bought 2005 . I still have it now and it's pass half million KM . It's really comfortable and makes me like driving .

  • @dave1the1deer1hunter

    @dave1the1deer1hunter

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2003 cl600 biturbo with the 5 speed box. to be honest you can't really notice the gears. I heard it had the 5 speed box rather than the 6,7 or 8 because the 5 was able to handle the power.

  • @omieboriboun9862

    @omieboriboun9862

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dumb move, everybody knows the 5G was better than the 7G. It could handle more horsepower and was better at not breaking parts, less gears less maintenance. Common knowledge, how a owner does not know these things....

  • @supercarsaffair3281
    @supercarsaffair32815 жыл бұрын

    Great review on the S class! I learn about my s500 in your video than I learned in the past 4 years of owning.

  • @maclunar
    @maclunar4 жыл бұрын

    Watching while enjoying a Żołądkowa Gorzka at 2 degrees - it really does taste excellent ;) Cheers from Poland, Daniel!

  • @colthoover
    @colthoover6 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I have a white 2003 S430 4-Matic! I have nothing but positive things to say about these cars! I ABSOLUTELY love mine. Shes a tank in the snow and fun to drive. I have 135,000 miles on mine right now.

  • @RGMX92

    @RGMX92

    6 жыл бұрын

    colt hoover have you had to replace anything since start of your ownership.

  • @mrkatz4522

    @mrkatz4522

    6 жыл бұрын

    Airmatic ?

  • @hiphopmusicallday100

    @hiphopmusicallday100

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im about to buy one too i use to have a bmw 530i 04 but im going to benz s class 500

  • @timrocheleau86

    @timrocheleau86

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@RGMX92 I have a 2003 S430 4Matic as well, best car I ever had. Since I got it, I didn't have to replace anything major. Aside from the Airmatic issue, it's basically just sensors that wear over time and some normal wear and tear. The only big replacement I did was the headlight bulbs that I converted to LEDs, and it was purely for aesthetic.

  • @timrocheleau86

    @timrocheleau86

    5 жыл бұрын

    @SMOG are you a DIYer ? Because if so you could have saved thousands of dollars here using the dealer machine called STAR Diagnosis System (or SDS). If I'm right, you replaced ALL the suspension components, but I think it is a nonsense. "If it's not broken, don't fix it".

  • @konradmroczek2496
    @konradmroczek24965 жыл бұрын

    Great review is an understatement. Powodzenia i samych sukcesów!

  • @askaribr1
    @askaribr15 жыл бұрын

    one the best precise videos i have seen in my life ........hey I'm an Engineer but never thought u would make it that simple smart and easy this way ....i'm unable to explain just GOOD WORK

  • @Blue-moon12
    @Blue-moon124 жыл бұрын

    Why can't all true running costs videos be like this. Very informative

  • @HisExcellencyTheMan
    @HisExcellencyTheMan6 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I thought this video has hundreds of thousands views, at least. Frankly it deserve a millions, amazing video! Thanks

  • @HisExcellencyTheMan

    @HisExcellencyTheMan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Kon, can you talk about the airmatic strut alternative variations if the leak is from the rubber for example?

  • @SaschaS.
    @SaschaS.6 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed your video. Finally someone who knows what he's talking about. I am a huge fan of the W140, but gotta say your Mopf(facelift) W220 looks quite good as well. ;)

  • @Icky1911Films
    @Icky1911Films6 жыл бұрын

    I think this is one of th most beautiful cars ever made. The rear ends are just amazing.

  • @r41947
    @r419476 жыл бұрын

    Really well done video-i've always wondered about the cost of ownership for used luxury vehicles, and am fascinated when i see vehicles like this for such a low price. Great editing too...

  • @ricardoe2579
    @ricardoe25796 жыл бұрын

    I’ve had my 2003 S500 4Matic for 3 years and it has been great Ive had some suspension work done and I did have a battery drain issue. Other than this is been fantastic. Great video.

  • @lostnmusique

    @lostnmusique

    7 ай бұрын

    Ricardo, did you figure out cause of battery drain?

  • @ricardoe2579

    @ricardoe2579

    7 ай бұрын

    @@lostnmusiqueyes actually. It turned out to be the trunk release handle. Bought a replacement swapped the key cylinder from the broken one to the replacement and no more drain.

  • @lostnmusique

    @lostnmusique

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ricardoe2579 wow....thanks for your response..

  • @ricardoe2579

    @ricardoe2579

    7 ай бұрын

    @@lostnmusiqueI hope it helps. Let me know if that’s the issue.

  • @fadingbeleifs
    @fadingbeleifs4 жыл бұрын

    Had mine for 4 years so far. It refuses to die. It just keeps going. And going. And going.

  • @terrencemayes469

    @terrencemayes469

    2 жыл бұрын

    How many miles

  • @Runner_in_the_dark
    @Runner_in_the_dark5 жыл бұрын

    this is the only time i have ever heard someone on youtube use the song Bloody Well Right by Supertramp on a video and that deserves an instant like

  • @davejohnson3860
    @davejohnson38604 жыл бұрын

    I have a friend whom had a S 430 and once the front airbags went out he got rid of it! Overall hit the nail on the head with talking points! Gud video, and informative!

  • @jadenmazy2320
    @jadenmazy23204 жыл бұрын

    this is an absolutly amazing video. I just got a 2003 mercedes S500! Thank you!

  • @evokki0075

    @evokki0075

    3 жыл бұрын

    How has it been? Hoping to get one someday :)

  • @uzzle21
    @uzzle215 жыл бұрын

    allll the old mercedes are the best body style period

  • @geamnegru

    @geamnegru

    4 жыл бұрын

    because Bruno Sacco designed them,italian designer!!today models are garbage and ugly and cheap looking because they have shit designers,korean designers and slovenian designers....

  • @paveantelic7876

    @paveantelic7876

    4 жыл бұрын

    i think w221 is well designed

  • @frankcove
    @frankcove5 жыл бұрын

    Best video ever seen about w220. Congratulations !!!!

  • @andream9076
    @andream90766 жыл бұрын

    Great Video... I have the first model year 2000, but all you've said is true, great car to drive. Handles so smooth on the highway it's ridiculous.

  • @blaz3485
    @blaz34856 жыл бұрын

    You deserve way more views and subscribers

  • @michaelking4578

    @michaelking4578

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same.

  • @bradford_shaun_murray

    @bradford_shaun_murray

    3 жыл бұрын

    37:52

  • @Pantystealer

    @Pantystealer

    2 жыл бұрын

    We at 418k views

  • @daveh2612
    @daveh26126 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing video! Why in hell aren’t there thousands of views? Well anyway.. fellow W220 owner here representing! Keep up the great work!

  • @lf3566

    @lf3566

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'd say 195,000 views is a lot of views

  • @younginfamou6053

    @younginfamou6053

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lf3566 now it's a quarter mill

  • @lf3566

    @lf3566

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@younginfamou6053 225k and climbing

  • @Pantystealer

    @Pantystealer

    2 жыл бұрын

    We at 418k at the moment lol

  • @goranroth
    @goranroth6 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you for sharing, very informative and to the point, well done! I just love the comfort and quality of this car. I have the S430, YM 2002. It really shines on the autobahn at 200 km/h like no other car I have owned.

  • @M1kewhite
    @M1kewhite4 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids bro the editing is next level. I have the W221 07 and the cost isnt all that much as of yet and I've owned it for 3 years

  • @neuroticplays
    @neuroticplays4 жыл бұрын

    I just got a 2001 amg s55. I love it

  • @Abuss93
    @Abuss936 жыл бұрын

    Nice S-Class and.. Nice t-shirt ;) Gretings from Poland !

  • @debris8586

    @debris8586

    5 жыл бұрын

    W Polsce s-class jest raczej rzadkością. Generalnie Polacy boją się awaryjności pneumat. zawieszenia.

  • @JC-hl2ho
    @JC-hl2ho3 жыл бұрын

    You really put effort into this video and it is greatly appreciated. Very informative

  • @adammarkros7039
    @adammarkros70396 жыл бұрын

    Really thorough and well made video, you covered it all!

  • @PRNTestDrive
    @PRNTestDrive6 жыл бұрын

    Every time I watch a W220 video, it makes me want one more.

  • @michaelladao8310

    @michaelladao8310

    5 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your channel.

  • @sighiguess

    @sighiguess

    5 жыл бұрын

    He kind of over simplified it. Lol mine had that water drainage issue and the repair was like $6000 at the dealer because i don't know anyone who can do it

  • @sighiguess

    @sighiguess

    5 жыл бұрын

    But despite the shady dealers it's an awesome car. Best ride. Super powerful. Feels like a bank vault. It's just not simple ownership at all

  • @SaintNobody

    @SaintNobody

    5 жыл бұрын

    Perpetual, buy one. I put US$8,000 aside for it. After two months of checking my local market, I found an S class that had been maintained exclusively at the local dealership and serviced several times a year. No accidents. One owner. US$6,000. Pre-purchase inspection revealed ~$1,500 in mandatory work. I talked him down to $5,500, paid cash, and had the work done. Then, I put in an android 8 head unit, back up camera, and DVR.

  • @timrocheleau86

    @timrocheleau86

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SaintNobody where did you buy your head unit ?

  • @sergeant_cross_
    @sergeant_cross_6 жыл бұрын

    Very good video, thanks alot. You helped me clearing up a lot of questions and I finally decided to buy a W220 myself. I got a well maintenanced pre facelift 320 from '00 with 180.000km and I own it for a month now. Had some small repairs to do and I will have to remove some rust, but it rides like a charm and I love it. I've been driving about 3.000km now and it makes me smile every time I sit on the drivers seat. It consumes about 11l/100km, but I guess it's okay if you consider the advantages of the car. Thanks alot for this video dude

  • @anteglibic5657

    @anteglibic5657

    6 ай бұрын

    Im buying one from 1999 probably tomorrow.

  • @sora_shibainu
    @sora_shibainu5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review. I am a W124 owner with an M119 but I have a thing for the S-Class so I’ll keep tuning in :) Great work!!

  • @chriswinter2400
    @chriswinter24002 жыл бұрын

    Because your video I bought an S500 and I have never been happier in my life I'm going on two years of ownership and have spent less than $2,000 in repairs and service

  • @DanielKon15

    @DanielKon15

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks :D

  • @chriswinter2400

    @chriswinter2400

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DanielKon15 it's the truth you were a huge influence even tho I got a 2000 s500 I have fallen so in love I'm never going to buy another brand of car again I already love Mercedes but your video gave me the confidence to take the plunge

  • @MisterCee41510
    @MisterCee415106 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I bought a W220 S430 for $3999 from a the first owner. A wealthy German man. He had stacks & stacks of records. It came with beautiful sheep skin covers, seats are mint under neath Aside from the 109k the car looks, smells and feels brand new. He replaced the transmission and airmatic suspension and updated the front and rear lights right before I bought it, at San Rafael Mercedes. Most important I bought this car for my long freeway trips. I also own a new Prius but do not like driving it on the freeway. If you can get a well taken care of S class, but it. You will never find a safer more well crafted vehicle at this price point.

  • @robertmitchell8630

    @robertmitchell8630

    6 жыл бұрын

    slim Large 109k and had to change transmission

  • @kevinneilson7052
    @kevinneilson70526 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid! I just bought a 2001 cl55amg (basically an s class coupe) for $8000 US. Brilliant cars. I was sceptical about repairs and did extensive research and found great vids on just about everything, so if you're a good home mechanic I say do it! So far no repairs on mine, knock on wood.

  • @sociaaljessie5431
    @sociaaljessie54314 жыл бұрын

    Truly inspirational editing & content mate. Well done :)

  • @askaribr1
    @askaribr15 жыл бұрын

    u have high potential to be one the most known people in car industry pls keep up the hard work in terms of what u say.... in this video really quality in choosing proper words and the video shots is just great

  • @rodneynelson3403
    @rodneynelson34036 жыл бұрын

    For the Mercedes headlight issue with the bulbs dying quickly, you should upgrade to LED bulbs with the attached error code eliminating converter box. I upgraded and it stopped from bulbs blowing out frequently. Its actually been a year since the upgraded and no issues in my 2006 R500.

  • @d1sturb3d119

    @d1sturb3d119

    5 жыл бұрын

    Only downside of LED bulbs is cold weather where the headlights can have snow buildup but without the heat generated from HID or Halogen it will not melt.

  • @adrianreyes2318
    @adrianreyes23185 жыл бұрын

    I was considering this and the Lexus ls 430. I took the Lexus and I couldn't be happier. Zero problems...zero

  • @karrknutt3842

    @karrknutt3842

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have owned about 15 different Mercedes, currently own a W220 S500 and an SLK230 Kompressor and a SL600 V12 twin turbo and a ML320 SUV... and a Maserati. Can't give me a Lexus. Glad you are enjoying yours

  • @Biefstukje

    @Biefstukje

    4 жыл бұрын

    But it will never be a mercedes.. Never

  • @randolphcirilo4800

    @randolphcirilo4800

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Biefstukje .. You're right.. Lexus runs and runs and runs amd runs.. Oh yeah and it runs..lol!

  • @nicolasmikah4168

    @nicolasmikah4168

    4 жыл бұрын

    @ Justin, you’re right! It’s much better.

  • @kxngearner698

    @kxngearner698

    4 жыл бұрын

    LIAR LIAR LIAR lexus is A UGLY Piece Of SHIT toyota GARBAGE if you like that UGLY toyota TRASH Why Are U Here? I HATE toyota and lexus And i would NEVER EVER be unfair to my eyes by looking at a video or even commercial about any UGLY toyota lexus TRASH

  • @GranMastaDee
    @GranMastaDee6 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video. Love oozes out from every angle. Well done buddy! Fellow Canadian and Merc owner here - Just cut and pasted Stan Below - But I did move here to Denver in '84 and own a w140

  • @emailet1
    @emailet16 жыл бұрын

    This video deserves way more views! Good review and funny

  • @cawimmer430
    @cawimmer4306 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I've been telling people this for years that proper maintenance (and preventative maintenance) as well as buying the right car are essential for an enjoyable car ownership experience. Sadly too many people drop money on a cheap (aka neglected and worn) Mercedes and then bitch about problems that pop up. There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes - and going to the wrong mechanic$$$ who can't work on these cars. The W220 in particular should only be serviced by a qualified mechanic, not Joe's Garage around the corner.

  • @martinlang9615

    @martinlang9615

    6 жыл бұрын

    Christian W Precisely what I have learned as well. The best mechanic that I know is not employed by Mercedes Benz, but that runs a small business for many many years and ONLY works on Mercs. Hey, that rhymes lol. A dearlership or equivalent prepurchase inspection is money very well spent. Obviously you would go over everything you can first. Also, as in my case just because the vehicle had very low klms, does NOT mean it does not need an inspection....I learnt the HARD WAY. However I love my S350L now. It really gets the best of care as well.

  • @robertzdunczyk
    @robertzdunczyk6 жыл бұрын

    Cześć. Świetne video. Zawsze miałem ochotę na ten samochód. Koszulkę też masz zajefajną. Pozdrawiam.

  • @hassanjones5213
    @hassanjones52136 ай бұрын

    this breakdown is one of a kind...it a lifestyle not just a car...

  • @SaraiGarage
    @SaraiGarage6 жыл бұрын

    Great personality and amazing video. Awesome job man, you killed it

  • @saneledegraaf6955
    @saneledegraaf69556 жыл бұрын

    I didn't expect to enjoy that as much as I did. Thanks, great work. VP of the Daniel Kon fan club-Africa Chapter.

  • @rapidmon17
    @rapidmon175 жыл бұрын

    Mercedes Benzs age like fine wine.

  • @smacdiesel
    @smacdiesel2 жыл бұрын

    Watched the whole thing! Wasn't planning on it but what a great video!

  • @ryanwilliams1908
    @ryanwilliams19085 жыл бұрын

    You're the shit bro. Maybe the most informative and relevant (to me) KZread video I've ever watched. Very well done my friend. Truly excellent. I got the 2003 s500 w/ sport trim. Winning.

  • @kennethsouthard6042
    @kennethsouthard60426 жыл бұрын

    Great video, but I think you are sugarcoating things a bit, while they generally have solid engines and transmissions they can be money pits in several ares. For whatever reason rubber parts like suspension bushings and motor mounts that are labor intensive to fix are pretty much par for the course when you own an older Mercedes. There are also computers and sub-modules that are easy to replace, but expensive to buy that will fail in these older cars. Many of these cars for whatever reason tend spout oil leaks that you either must live with (you can for awhile) or labor intensive work to replace the seals and gaskets. I almost forgot to mention issues with the air $suspension. There is a reason why the price on these older cars is so low even when the vehicle still looks modern and has been well cared for and that is maintaining these things is not cheap.

  • @JettaRedIII

    @JettaRedIII

    5 жыл бұрын

    Unless you do your own repairs and maintenance, owning can be expensive. When the dealer wants $500 for a spark plug change when you can get the parts for under $100, $300 to replace the trunk struts ($30 in parts), and $1000 for brakes and rotors, you will eat up any savings fast. However, when you can do all that for under $250 in parts and your own labor, they are a great buy. (Warning!!! You need a Mercedes specific scan tool to disable the SBC (brake controller) before working on your brakes. iCarsoft MB II for $150 will do the trick and pays for itself very quickly.)

  • @Foxtechconsultants

    @Foxtechconsultants

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jetta Red - usually unplugging the fuse or just disconnecting the batteries is enough to work on the brakes. I’ve never had an issue on the 8 different MB’s I’ve owned over the years, both AMG and non-AMG models. But owning a scan tool like that is a good idea either way, no doubt.

  • @MacIn173

    @MacIn173

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Foxtechconsultants that is soooo damn funny to read about "brake controllers" and "disconnect the battery for replacing break pads"... when owning W126.

  • @biggerbitcoin5126
    @biggerbitcoin51265 жыл бұрын

    Playing the odds with a s class. I have the Lexus LS430 and like the odds in my favour that it is going to last and not cost me a arm and a leg to fix.

  • @karrknutt3842

    @karrknutt3842

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've owned about 15 different Mercedes and wouldn't want anything else

  • @adolphvanner6522

    @adolphvanner6522

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@karrknutt3842 on my 6th now...the best or nothing!

  • @drivewaygarage1561
    @drivewaygarage15614 жыл бұрын

    Great videos and I love your voice and your sense of humor. I'm thinking about getting a Mercedes and your videos are very informative. Keep up the good work

  • @michaelangelos5117
    @michaelangelos51174 жыл бұрын

    Sold. I've been wanting one of these for a while.

  • @MrMirajjarim
    @MrMirajjarim6 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video I have a s class w220 I have had 2001 and now 2003 I must say the 2003 is way reliable and more better quality hope this helps with people buying s class

  • @MrCarGuy

    @MrCarGuy

    6 жыл бұрын

    Miraj Ali My experience is the reverse.

  • @walperstyle

    @walperstyle

    6 жыл бұрын

    "More Better" , lulz.... mercedes owner

  • @xm01

    @xm01

    5 жыл бұрын

    walperstyle Not all people are from an English speaking country

  • @hiphopmusicallday100

    @hiphopmusicallday100

    5 жыл бұрын

    What about 2002

  • @hiphopmusicallday100

    @hiphopmusicallday100

    5 жыл бұрын

    @SMOG someone trying to sell me a s500 for 3500 $ yea i heard the air suspension $$$$ that's the mean reason why i don't want to but it .then i saw a s550 2008 for only 7800 $ grab my attention those car use to 80,000 back then 🤔

  • @bcatz454
    @bcatz4546 жыл бұрын

    Lol, a quick showing of my local craigslist shows (big american city) that 2000-2003s have an average asking price of $1900 USD.

  • @channell11

    @channell11

    6 жыл бұрын

    Most people are scared because of the maintenance. If they're really going for that cheap where you're at and they're not suffering from a major mechanical problem, you could probably flip them for profit.

  • @LTABITV

    @LTABITV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@channell11 that's what I do. I just picked one up 2months ago at first I was scared as hell to even drive it lol 😂 now I DRIVE it. Paid $2250 selling for $5000 lol 😂 at the dealers they are still up to 7k to 8K I'm not 🚫 cheaping out on my price because the others are doing monkey see monkey do

  • @vivekaaraga
    @vivekaaraga6 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You inspired me to look for cars that cost well over what I can afford if I am buying brand new! I have always been a Merc S class lover! Great video.

  • @antoniosequeira7664
    @antoniosequeira76643 жыл бұрын

    Dude this is what is a Mercedes S class looks like. Great stuff man!Greets from Portugal.

  • @dronetrucker
    @dronetrucker6 жыл бұрын

    I have a 02, everything broke at the same time including air shocks, it cost a arm and a leg, but I'm good for the next ten years, yes ten

  • @clemonjgraham7038

    @clemonjgraham7038

    6 жыл бұрын

    Truth

  • @gojoeyr
    @gojoeyr5 жыл бұрын

    you do realize ....scotty....ABSOLUTELY,,VEHEMENTLY,,UTTERLY,,,, HATES MB with every ounce of energy and will do so even after hes dead. He will put it on his tombstone

  • @buzzpedrotti5401

    @buzzpedrotti5401

    4 жыл бұрын

    I owned one. He's not wrong.

  • @sexualldragon
    @sexualldragon5 жыл бұрын

    that ball joint fix was nice

  • @dazaboy68
    @dazaboy686 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching your video, great job !!

  • @MrCarGuy
    @MrCarGuy6 жыл бұрын

    Also, Scotty Kilmer is never a good source.

  • @kristoffer3000

    @kristoffer3000

    5 жыл бұрын

    A great source if you hate your car and want to do everything the wrong way.

  • @rosalioquezada7318

    @rosalioquezada7318

    5 жыл бұрын

    He chooses the cheap way not everyone does

  • @kristoffer3000

    @kristoffer3000

    5 жыл бұрын

    He chooses the wrong way most of the time.

  • @kristoffer3000

    @kristoffer3000

    5 жыл бұрын

    Speak to better mechanics and no, Scotty is full of shit, a liar and a fraud.

  • @timrocheleau86

    @timrocheleau86

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rosalioquezada7318 he chooses the wrong way. However Chrisfix chooses the cheap way and shows you that cheap doesn't mean unsafe.

  • @patrickmason6971
    @patrickmason69714 жыл бұрын

    My dad bought one of these new and put 120,000 miles on his, before it was totaled by a semi truck.

  • @patrickmason6971

    @patrickmason6971

    3 жыл бұрын

    Johnny Dong I’m not even 20

  • @Husaria28
    @Husaria283 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely one of my favorite KZreadr ❤️ and I love your polish t-shirt 🤣

  • @matthew794
    @matthew7944 жыл бұрын

    Well, the only thing to do now is buy one. You’ve convinced me. Great video and I love the music.