Been in so many of these as a taxi in Greece. Was always impressed that the odometer said 500000+km and not a single rattle or squeak from anywhere.

@aspasiapapanikolaou5323

3 ай бұрын

Just spoke to one of those w211 taxi drivers the other day in Greece. He said his car marked the 1 million km without major issues except the brake system though. Makes me buy one of those

I don't know what it is about those headlights, but they've aged like fine wine

@SolvelawUk

3 жыл бұрын

I have to say, looking for a estate, I have to agree.

I would seriously buy a car off this chap. Honest and a good crack.

@jovialgent9963

2 жыл бұрын

*craic* 🇮🇪👍

@PINKFLUFFYDICE

2 жыл бұрын

Until there’s a costly repair under warranty & then you’ll have a different opinion, as with all car dealers

@Maia.loves_moons

2 жыл бұрын

@@PINKFLUFFYDICE I’m a car dealer and I stand on with all my warranties. Not all people in our trade are the same. Don’t paint everyone with the same brush!

@rafalskorupski

Жыл бұрын

@@jovialgent9963 potentially also good crack but we'd need to ask his wife ;-)

The lift off ‘rapid retardation’ is there as a safety feature for the pensioner driver nods off for an afternoon nanna nap the car will slow down before they hit Waitrose.

@James-gf9jl

3 жыл бұрын

That's me. Bring it on.

@Cabronosidad

3 жыл бұрын

How very dare you? That's nearly me that is.

The dire cupholder situation and the Anatov reference are two of my alltime favourites from the series. I really look forward to watching these - thank you and keep it up!

I love watching your videos. It has been my constant throughout the many lockdowns we have had. Thank you

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Always loved the way the S211 looked - huge, elegant, and luxurious barge.

The estate, especially in that colour and with those wheels, is an absolutely gorgeous car, thanks for the vid and reminding me that's another vehicle to add to my late life crisis list, take care Matt 👍🏻

@adzy166

2 жыл бұрын

Stunning wasn’t it. Those alloys, so elegant

Great video Matt, informative and funny. Thanks for taking the time to do these.

I had a 2007 E 350 wagon in the silver with black interior. For me this was an excellent car. I was amazed how much I could haul in it with the seats folded down. Really loved that car. Here in the US it is hard to find a pre-owned because people typically hold on to these for a very long time.

I get all giddy when i see a video has come out! You make amazing videos and you from around the corner to where i'm from!😜

The best looking generation of the E-class in my opinion. Love those round headlights.

I’d take your wellrounded reviews to the bank. Unnike any car-salesman you are honest and straightforward. And the way you express yourself comes off as genuine and very relatable. You could do podcasts as well. We own a house in Watford where my sister resides. When she needs to change her car, you can be sure I’ll direct her your way. Your reviews helped me out. Keep up the astonishing work mate.

As ever, a realistic honest and well presented review

Well done, another great video. I think you have single handedly moved the reputation of cars salesman to a new level. I would buy with confidence from you, but can't because I live in New Zealand.

Never have I wanted an Eclass estate or a course on buying and selling cars, somehow I'd buy both from you. Love this channel, great job

Loving these reviews mate!! The late 90’s and early 2000’s Mercedes was ace and reliable. The e55 was a very iconic car too, wish to own one very soon

One of the best channels on You Tube, how you’re not on TV is beyond me 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

This generation e class estate is the best they ever made. I have a 2008 e320 amongst my collection of a lot more valuable cars, I can say by far I love this wagon the most.

I do like it when you tell us details such as road tax, and also what the value of that specific car is. Another great video anyway! Keep them coming

Loved the bonus material 😜

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I couldn't resist

@BaronQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Yes, nice De Muro 'Easter Egg' 😆 what next? A Matt Scorrrrrrrrre?!

@Rob1Rich

3 жыл бұрын

Don't give it away! Now the Feds know where your stash will be hidden.

@mungojack

3 жыл бұрын

You needed to change shirts 🤣

@esteban75lover23

3 жыл бұрын

Hilaeioys

I feel privileged that you reviewed another car I own and you can often see mine at Waitrose in Keynsham/Bath. I’ve got the straight-six E320 CDI. Very minor rust around the wheel arch and tailgate. Something you missed about the pre-facelift cars is the suspension and braking systems. They can be costly to replace but they provide luxury car level of refinement that MB later omitted. I loved the Doug homage, BTW! Well done for another great insight!

@mjozic3785

3 жыл бұрын

kernkraft404 its a v6

Love the change in accent at the end, brilliant! Wish we had the diesel versions of these estates on this side of the pond.

@adambritain5774

3 жыл бұрын

Eric T Why? Diesels are shit.

Again a great test keep them comming !

Great video & Review Matt. I agree with your points, as usual. Spot on.

One of the main things I enjoy with your reviews is your ability to balance what you like about a car with what you don't, even if it;s a car you're not a fan of. There's no Clarkson-esque hyperbole or extreme viewpoints; you just point out the pluses and minuses, explain that most of them are subjective anyway, and let people make up their own minds. I think plenty of so-called professional car show presenters could learn a lot from your style. Always great to see a local bloke going places, and you have plenty of Porsche videos too. Result.

I had pre-facelift version for about 5 years from 8-13 years old. Loved the car, but got to a stage where it would have various electrical problems (hopefully sorted in later ones), but also air suspension bulbs started going so watch for that. Also, they did them in a lovely stone colour leather interior which is absolutely fantastic, stands out from the black everyone has now. Great tow car too. Engine and gearbox are 100% reliable. I had the smaller diesel v6 and it was lively enough. Satnav is very good, runs from a CD in the boot! Absolute classic car with all comforts and safety of a modern car.

Have an early w211 with the om648 engine and it sits on staggered amg alloys, I have travelled 80,000 miles in it in just over 4 years and apart from the infamous SBC pump needing a refurb it only has required regular servicing and maintenance which I do myself, it is now sitting with 166,000 miles on it and still drives like a new car, the rear arches are beginning to blister, Wife has told me to get a newer car but I cannot part with it , Matt you are spot on with your comment on it being timeless, love your channel and honesty, keep it up👌

As usual high quality review with sound advice.

Best car youTube chanel.. no bullshit, straight to the point. Here are reviewed exactly the type of 2nd hand cars I would consider to buy. Thank you, and keep the good work.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it

Such a great video! For sure my favorite channel for used cars! Have the chance to buy a w211 but the no cupholder thing might make me look at the A6 instead. But will ofcourse test thel neck to neck 😀

This guy is superb. Great car knowledge and likable. Keep it up bud 👍

Really enjoying a lot of your content man. Well done. Also, very very good and thanks, Doug.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Love your channel bud, keep up the great work! :)

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love Matt’s commentary. Very honest and very humorous.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you. Enjoyed. Probably my favourite Merc. Agreed looks good, rather timeless. Cheers

I watch all your videos and have full respect for your opinions which are spot on. Keep them coming.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JonTheComputerDoctor

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Just the truth.

I always love your reviews. One of the best on YT! I owned one of these. It was a very easy car to live with - don't buy without parking sensors though

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

To me, it`s the perfect car, one of a kind review, congrats and thank you!!! A Wagon Lover here!

My favourite shape e class. I remember being in sw London years ago and an amg 55 fired up as I walked past. It sounded like a spitfire engine in a labrador carrier!

I do like your prestige cars on a budget reviews as you come up with some interesting alternatives to the boring mainstream offerings. It seems with this one reliability is pretty good and it should be possible to avoid big scary repair bills although always a possibility with any used car. I like the restrained elegant looks of the E class and think that like most Mercs it looks best in silver.

Doug demuro would drool over this

@meer-cha4985

3 жыл бұрын

think you mean over *THISSS*

@whatevernevermind5960

2 жыл бұрын

He had an E63 wagon of this gen & the successor

I have a 09 version and it's the best merc we've had yet, I've done 250,000 miles and she's still in great condition. No cup holders is frustrating so I pull down the middle rear arm rest and use that one 😃. I have no idea why I watched this or how it even appeared in my feed but I watched nonetheless as a bit of confirmation that my car is decent. Thanks 😁 👍

Great video as always keep it up 👍 My grandad has a 2009 e280 saloon with 100k miles and that still runs really well and is smooth. Keep it up !

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

And yet again another great review. Top guy.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Got one this weekend and well! Holy cow!! So comfy and I think it pulls like a train! Got the 2.7 td 🙌

Lol the end bit was hilarious great impression of Doug

very informative and good material u never disapoint

Love your delivery style in your videos. I have a MB e270cdi on a 04 plate which is bullet proof really. Looking around for a later MB E 320cdi Sport. I love these older e class much more than the newer version.

Lovely car (very good nick for its age) and excellent review. Also nice Doug bit at the end.

Yet another great video Matt. Loving your work when l buy another car you are the man!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

My boss had one of these and whilst it wasn’t the most exciting of cars it was very refined inside with a good ride.

@oceandrive7283

3 жыл бұрын

Same as the secretary...?

Honestly the best car review i have EVER watched

I'm glad you did a review on this, I bought an E320 CDI 2005 a few months ago and it's a brilliant car! Highly recommended

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear it

Loved the reference to Doug DeMuro at the end!! 👏😃

Recently bought a 2007 e320 estate and I'm loving it! I was looking to see if you had done a video on these when I was in the process of searching for one, funny you made the video only a few weeks after I bought it!!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice

Love the end bit "interesting quirk"!!!! :)

The W211 with the Elegance trim and 16" wheels might still be one of the most comfortable cars in it's class today, even with regular suspension -- hard to believe the car's almost 20 years old. Great video! Also; try to get your hands on an A6 (C6 / C7), would be interesting to hear your take on them.

I had 2 e class estates and in 2nd one I did 120kmikes in about 3 yrs and it never missed a beat. Very comfy and great motorway car....and with 3 litre diesel was pretty economical. Great family car...

I have an 2008 E350 4Matic in the states. Love this car! Only annoying things I have noticed are three items... Insulation on headlamp wires falls apart, rear widow lockout button on driver's door sticks all the time, plastic handles to flatten rear seat backs tend to crack. These three items require some handy work or somewhat expensive repairs by a professional. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos!

I had an E500 with an AMG kit and loved it. My dog and I even used to go camping in it 😀

I do have to commend Doug on his northern car dealer impression😂

@sandersson2813

3 жыл бұрын

Doug is awful.

@rossMIE

3 жыл бұрын

Haha brilliant wasn't it 🤣🤣🤣

I love how easy this car is to work on. A lot more accessible than for example 2.0 TDI.

The ending has got me busting a gut 🤣 great impression of doug demuro! When can we expect the rate my ride video to go up? 😄

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't talk about its biggest quirk and not do it in Dougs voice

Great analysis of this car, love the Doug DeMuro bit at the end, Brilliant!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers!

My dads 2003 E200 Kompressor Estate have a cup holder in the center console.. Great vid!

Great video, been waiting for this one, thanks! Good looking cars those, will need to check and see how much you're selling it for... in the market for a good, safe family car, preferably an estate for reasonable money. Cheers

Great cars, the only reason I parted with mine a few years ago was the offset steering wheel relative to the seat and pedals gave me horrendous back pain. Cheers, Chris

Mercedes just dont die. My 2002 E class estate with a petrol engine and a manual gearbox with 265000 miles on the clock is still going strong. Its grandad spec but who cares

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

They're solid cars

@ozhoneybadger

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky man. Is it smooth?

@theodorbean2604

3 жыл бұрын

@@ozhoneybadger engine is great but gearbox only has about 40k left in her. She had a new clutch and flywheel this year too

@ozhoneybadger

3 жыл бұрын

@@theodorbean2604 Well she done fantastic so far congratulations. Which car is next then

@theodorbean2604

3 жыл бұрын

@@ozhoneybadger I'm waiting for a VW ID7 or Buzz or whatever. Basically an electric van. If I cant afford then a suzuki Jimny

Another great video mate keep em coming😀👍

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

This era of Mercedes was amazing. Cars built like tanks and very very good engines. An amazing car you've got there. Another great video thanks Matt, much appreciated as always.

Brilliant, another episode of driving in changeable weather. 👍👍👍😎

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes

The bonus 'Doug' section at the end 👌👍😄

I love this model. Would buy it if I was in the UK. Will be in 3 months. Keep it cool

Another excellent review..

I like large, somewhat old estates like this one, great car and great review as always

Always one of my favorite vehicles. One of my clients drove an ‘01 for about 15 years, then passed it on to her granddaughter, when she went off to college.

Matt I’ve just bought a Volvo C70 as an early mid life crisis. I wish I’d of seen first lol, this is now on my bucket list 😂😂😂

I have an early 320cdi estate (earlier model, the inline 6) and it's the best £1,000 I've spent - it's a bit ratty, but everything works! I bought it as a temporary stop gap and i've been waiting for it to die before moving on - something tells me I'll be waiting for a while... Great videos recently bud!

Matt. Loved the 'Clive James' voiceover at the end, bless his old Australian soul ! Could one do the review of an OM606, as they were available in earlier estates ? V.

Best car I have ever owned, a 2005 e220 avantgarde for 10 years. Interestingly mine went through a phase of all manner of electrical warnings and alarms that kept reappearing despite regular servicing. I fitted a new heavy duty battery when one winter the original failed and they all disappeared and never returned! You could also rely on it in snow & ice, never let me down.

I have a 2008 E220 CDI saloon. I really like it, so smooth and chilled. Not the fastest but fast enough. The secret cubby hole in mine holds the multi disc changer.

Nice motor, loved the extra quirk at the end too 😂

I have owned a 55 plate E320 sport for over 10 years and it has been the best car I have owned and is by far the best practical car I have owned. As a you long keep on top of the maintenance it will run for ever. highly recommend

Very good ‘Doug’ impression at the end!!! 😂😂

Great review as always! But you were wrong about the cupholder - there's a weird, foldable one in the center armrest 😄

red meat,chablis..house in the dordongne spot on! i had one it was brilliant until...yes the gearbox stopped working..good review matt keep it going..youll be the peoples 'harrys garage'

great video as usual!!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

You forgot to give it a "Doug-score" ;) loved it !

Many a school run done in the back of one of these. Love em.

10 mins of the usual car fix I need haha. Specifically loved the Antonov joke - Maybe you should review one of them next ;)

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah maybe one day

@alexbilton2071

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Great American accent btw. Next time you should try Trump ;)

I loved my W211 E280cdi it was only because the rear aches started to rust I changed it for a W212 E350cdi. I spent more in repairs during the first year of owning the 212 than I did in 5 1/2years on the W211.

really glad to see a W211!!

Quality video. I love my 2009 E280 petrol AMG pack (Middle East version) model. Providing you service ALL fluids regularly you should be limited to engine / gearbox mounts and control arms which are not expensive. These timeless cars are built to last if you look after them.

This post facelift model of the E class along with those alloy wheels look so elegant Edit: I wrote this before watching and you literally said it in the video

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. They're good looking cars

@M3LKS

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, they've aged really well.

@niksonoi

3 жыл бұрын

Original Sport Paket wheels

Just shy of an Antonov. That was very funny! Great review on an often overlooked car, thank you. Ha, love the Doug....!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Interesting quirks.... Humm 🤔, that reminds me of someone... Nice video.

higher pitch voice on the last bit and spot on :D

I had a e320d matt it never let me down. Great car

I have the W211 E270 CDI Avantgarde. It's a 2003 model with the 2.7 5 cylinder om 647 . It only has 89,000 miles on it and has a full service history. The dreaded SBC pump was replaced 2 years ago, so hopefully won't be a problem. It's great car and for its age, still in good shape.