i will aways love this body style s550 and the wheel setup looks perfect on it 👍🏾, and yea that radio situation in that year really suck. but other than that it’s a Beautiful car

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! I totally agree. One of the best body style S-classes.

@JG-rt7mr

2 жыл бұрын

I can understand that my amp failed and they are NOT cheap!

Dude you already won at this crazy game called life. 👏 Congrats

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! I’m just trying to do my best.

@hondasrdbest9614

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks You're welcome man.

we add Carplay and Bluetooth modules to our w221 original infotainment system for like 50usd, and it works brilliantly.

@dominicmillstrunnell2805

2 жыл бұрын

How do you do this

@Infiniterian

Жыл бұрын

Can you drop the link please?

What an awesome ride you have there! Really like that 221 generation apart from the w140.. have you try change the command system to the android head unit? Here at my place a lot of these w221, w204 & w212 change it to the android system. The best thing of having android head unit is that it have Bluetooth connection & apple car play & all the modern features that nowadays you can get on the newer cars & you can still keep the original head unit system at the same time. So that if you want to go to settings you can still have it. Anyway your car looks huge + with the 22 inch it really suits the lwb 221👍

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

Very good info! Thank you so very much.

@HikalBenzChannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks my pleasure!👍

Try the Bovee1000 for Bluetooth audio just for music its great it uses the ipod auxiliary thats in the glove box it works great in my 2009 S550 very clear and clean tunes. You use the aux option on the screen. Try it lmk what you think.

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Like your video. So true... the more you have....the more you need to do....

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Thank you for this video

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome.

Just bought a 2007 s550 with only 26 k miles…… I want to apply the s63 bumpers and side rockers…… and get the 22 inch 245/30 and 295/25 concave…… what do you think or opinions

thank you for the video

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome.

Where can u find that grill

So sweet

Nice!! Is that the long wheelbase version? I'd love one of those!

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this is not. The closest I’ve seen was the next body style in the long wheelbase. Incredible room in the rear.

so i went to a shop where they changed the aux to bluetooth find audio shops that work on high end vevhiles

They actually make a headunit that goes there now. It has car play and all and the joystick and steering wheel controls etc all still work. It’s super nice upgrade!

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll look into it. Thank you!

@KOOLGREENS

2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy one

Dam bro mad cars that cl is dope

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro.

Lovely car. I just bought some MRR 20" staggered (10.5 rear, 9 front) - for my CL500. I have lost acceleration since fitting them so it feels slower. I understand it's because the wheels are bigger, any tips to get the power back?

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! What tire sizes do you have?

@BentzensEmporium

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks Rear 285/30 - 245/35 Front

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the correct tire size. Hmmmmm………On my previous CL500, I noticed a huge slow down when I put in staggered 22’s. Not as much of course w/20’s. I do 20’s standard on all my cars so I guess I’m used to the acceleration. Anytime you add rotating mass, it will effect acceleration. The only way to decrease that is to go with the lightest wheel. That’s one reason I no longer buy chrome wheels.

@BentzensEmporium

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks These are MRR Diamond cut Herbarana wheels. It's a cruiser not a bruiser 😉

@BentzensEmporium

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks One more for you kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYx8qJahhJjQm5M.html

Hit up any reputable audio shop for amps subs speakers and aux head units and or setups.

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You probably figure out by now a way to add better audio to your car without changing the radio, but there is a Bluetooth device you can purchase that plugs into a connection in your glove compartment, it will $79 on amazon and you able to get music and also phone calls as Bluetooth.

@goldelementautoworks

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that information. But….Not every S550 has the glovebox option/connection. Some do, some don’t.

@deruin78

Жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks I thought they all did because mine did

@goldelementautoworks

Жыл бұрын

@@deruin78 I understand. I do not know why Mercedes only installed that feature on a select few. Why not all of them. It’s not difficult or expensive on their end to do so. Even their cars from early 2000’s had it. Atleast an aux input.

I’m thinking about buying an ‘08 s550. What mechanical issue have you had with yours?

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

I’m just about to post a video in the next few days about it. 😂 It’s been a great car. No issues out of the suspension, motor or tranny. Ive heard and seen some bad stories though. Mine………I have some coolant and oil mixing in the overflow reservoir. Likely from the oil cooler or radiator. I’m working on mine now. It doesn’t affect the driving. But it will eventually if I dont fix it.

First of all great vid 🙌🏽 But have a question if you could answer. I’ve found a s550L V8 (long version) 2009 model with 51,000km (31,000 miles) for 12,000$ in Japan. As far as I have looked in the pics, the body is clean, it’s got the AMG sports package, the tires clean, interiors clean too, but the main question I want to know is; is it a good price? And how long can it last (in terms of distance) before issues start to pop up?

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you watching my video(s). Regarding the 2009 S550L w/31k miles for $12k…..that is a good price based on mileage alone. That is $12,000 US dollars, correct? Or did I misread that? The actual true value and worthiness is also based on the care that has been given to the car. Is there history on the car from the previous owner that you can investigate? Is it private owner or a dealership car? These cars will run over 250k miles easily. General maintenance with a few exceptions specific to the model of course.

@ragemode9622

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks Yes, it is a dealer ship car. I have not yet been to the store to ask about the previous owner so I do not know yet. And as of price, yes, it is 12,000$. If I could negotiate with the dealership, how much do you recommend for me to go? And what parts do you want me to inspect or ask them if it has any kind of problems? Thx 🙏

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@ragemode9622 $12k isn’t a bad price with those low miles. But anything close to $10k or less is a steal. Look at the suspension. Make certain it goes up and down. Make sure you have no Airmatic alerts. Make sure there are no warning lights. Look for oil leaks. Look for coolant leaks. Look at front axles for grease/torn boots. Make sure it shift smoothly with no jerks while cold especially.

@ragemode9622

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks sorry for keeping you waiting. Unfortunately, I could not buy the car since the dealership said that I might face suspension problems in the near future, so I passed on this car. However, great news is that I have found another w221 s550 2011 model with 11,600km (7.2k miles). It says that there has been no repair history and based of the pictures provided by the dealership, the inside and outside is pretty clean. Now as for the price, it is 13,200$ with tax included. In my opinion, it is a good price as I have been looking at tons of other cars (w221 s550s) with high mileage, and all of them are near or above this price (13.2k $) in Japan. But, I want to hear your opinion on the price and want to know if the 2011 model of s550 face the same amount of issues as the pre face lifted versions. Thanks in advance 🙌🏽

Aluratek - iStream Universal Bluetooth Audio Receiver - Black - plugs into AUX $29

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Unfortunately, my car doesn’t have the aux input at all. 😔😭

They used to have hard line connectors in the glove box.

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

Right. The previous body style had them as well. I just don’t understand why they wouldn’t incorporate that into the ‘newer’ model as a standard. Very foolish on their part.

@datdamndavisboy

3 жыл бұрын

The iPod connection is still available but it is an option. It’s hard to find a retro fit. (Mercedes doesn’t like to do it) You gotta get AUX programmed into the radio and there is a AUX plug in the back of the radio and run it thru the glovebox. You can use a “puck” for Bluetooth phone calls.

Smooth as butter! I own a 2011 s550 4 matic! If the air suspension fails will you do coilover? Or fix the issue?

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

It really all depends. The airmatic seems pretty good on these cars. As long as it’s an easy, less expensive repair, might be worth saving.

Hey my brother have the same car you have 07 S550 Can you let me know where you get your front grill from I need one of those ASAP

@goldelementautoworks

Жыл бұрын

ebay.us/x55BPp

@weezaleo

Жыл бұрын

Thank you big bro I appreciate you. I will be ordering mine today

Where did you get that grille?

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

eBay at that time. A few years back.

Does the S550 have better reliability than the SL ?? Thanks!

@goldelementautoworks

9 ай бұрын

What year SL?

Amazon got an upgraded replacement for the factory system retains all car functions

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏾

@MrSimelani

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks MekedeTech 10.25'' Android 10 8 Core 4+64G Car Radio Multimedia Player GPS Navigation for Mercedes Benz S W221 W216 CL 2005-2013 S-Class Head Unit

@MrSimelani

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks CHELINK MI Music Interface to 3.5mm Female Aux-in Cable for Benz, Stereo Jack Cord Audio Adapter Compatible for i-Phone i-Pad i-Pod Andriod Smartphone MP3 Player and More, Fit for Mercedes Benz If you got the hookup for AUX in the glove box....

Whats the link for those rims

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

They’re sold out unfortunately. Discontinued.

Bovee 1000 just type your year and model it works instantly

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. But I don’t have that connection in my glovebox unfortunately.

Considered one of the Android units? Just ordered mine. Seems that many in the W221 community have success with it

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

I might just do that. Which one did you buy?

@josephshannon9900

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks I just purchased the unit that is available off of Amazon Prime currently. Installed and I am currently loving it. Really modernizes the car. The wireless CarPlay can lag at times with music but there is an option to use CarPlay via a wired connection.

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephshannon9900 Was it hard to install?

@josephshannon9900

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks Not particularly, no. Dismantling the interior is surprisingly easier than most cars. The unit is Chinese and came with literally no instructions but there's a good amount of resources online with youtube and the W221 forums. Its all plug and play. Not need to tap into the wiring harness.

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephshannon9900 I’m going to buy it. Thank you!

They make a w221 12.3 inch wide screen for this vehicle now

@goldelementautoworks

11 ай бұрын

Ok. Thank you!

Great car

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@a1phamalestud

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks I’m in the market for a w221 how is the reliability?

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@a1phamalestud I love the reliability. You’re getting a great motor and tranny. Some have issues with the early 07-09 tranny. I fortunately have not. Keep the fluids clean and resolve issues quickly. Biggest issue is audio issues with the amplifier and cd changer. Some have issues with the Airmatic suspension. If a strut starts to fail, replace it. Simple.

It's gorgeous, but it's no 560 SEC. ;-)

@goldelementautoworks

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Is it reliable . How much have you spent in repairs?

@goldelementautoworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I thoroughly have enjoyed owning it. I do most of my work. So I’ve only spent less than $1500 in repairs over the last 6 years.

@yuseffarooq7684

Жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks Wow.Thats great to hear. I plan to get one soon. I'm just trying to make sure that I can handle the repair costs. I have a towncar and I've put about $3000 into it within 1 year . She's running smooth . She needs a little more work done to her. Nothing serious though. Basically what you told me is that I will be able to handle one. I appreciate your inspiration.Thank you very much.

@goldelementautoworks

Жыл бұрын

@@yuseffarooq7684 You are very welcome. Just make sure you buy one that hasn’t been neglected. Prices are dropping on them. But spend the right price for the right one. 👌🏾

Another one - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dXyI2JqtgririM4.html

Use the RCA adapter in the glove box

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

This one unfortunately doesn’t have one.

@lawrencescurlock1327

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks bummer. Beautiful ride though

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrencescurlock1327 Thank you very much!

Are 08 and 07 years reliable

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

I would say yes. I haven’t had many issues with my 2007. Thermostat, engine mounts, axle boots, blower motor, a gasket hear and there. Some people have transmission issues and suspension issues. And radio issues.

@d3m0niccity16

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks a what kind of gasket

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@d3m0niccity16 Oil cooler, maybe valve cover gasket eventually.

@d3m0niccity16

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldelementautoworks ok I thought maybe head gaskets 😂

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@d3m0niccity16 😂😂👍🏾

Say Mayne what’s your rap album?

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

😂

i love my benz' my car of choice im an AMG guy my self

@goldelementautoworks

Жыл бұрын

For sure bro! Thank you. I’m an AMG guy as well. You gotta see my new car collection……

They actually make a android touchscreen radio for the car.

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’ll look into it.

get an S63 AMG boss car for sure

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve thought about it. How reliable is that 6.2L V8?

😢

Stance and wheels are totally wrong

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

What??????

9.5 in the front lol 😂

@goldelementautoworks

2 жыл бұрын

These are 9” in the front I believe. 10.5” rear.

20 MINUTES AND THA BEST U CAN DO IS THE SOUND SYSTEM?????? WEAK AT BEST. GLAD TO HEAR U R INTO MERCEDES.....BUT......DAMN!!! STICK TO A POINT