Buying a used Mercedes R-class W251 - 2005-2017, Buying advice with Common Issues

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  • @differentcarreview-dcr
    @differentcarreview-dcr  6 лет назад +3

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  • @seanhorgan6774
    @seanhorgan6774 4 года назад +8

    Fantastic, all inclusive review. Great work getting the numbers together and spacing out the information you've provided. Adding secondary repair option pricing is above and beyond most reviewers. Well done

  • @AlexMorbid
    @AlexMorbid 3 года назад +5

    Stumbled on this review by accident. Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Amazing job! Thank you very much for great work!

  • @erjonjoni1434
    @erjonjoni1434 5 лет назад +8

    Air spring also tend to fail around 60-80k miles. Very easy to replace them you self. Otherwise it is not a bad car.

  • @Truth_Seeker_79
    @Truth_Seeker_79 2 года назад +6

    06' with 200k miles, running strong still, knock on wood. I replaced alot of common maintenance parts. Nothing major thus far. Transmission was slipping in 3rd gear, but after drain and fill Fluid change, it corrected the issue.

    • @zairemartin4252
      @zairemartin4252 2 года назад +4

      I’m about to buy a 2006 and I’m worried with all these videos some say it’s the best car and others say it’s gonna cost a fortune but I’m still going to buy it

    • @Truth_Seeker_79
      @Truth_Seeker_79 2 года назад

      @@zairemartin4252 bro go with your gut feeling. This engine has so much room to work on, you can do a lot of diy if you handy with tools. Good luck! Just make sure your rack n pinion isn't leaking. Its like $2k almost for just the part. Then labor $.

    • @itzjdub282
      @itzjdub282 2 года назад +1

      @@zairemartin4252 I'm where you were a month ago. I have my eye on a '06 R500. I have to have it.

    • @csllover
      @csllover Год назад +1

      @@zairemartin4252so how did you get on?

  • @mssilva05
    @mssilva05 4 года назад +3

    Great help. I am looking for a d 2006/2007, but now I will review my plans. Thank you!

  • @ledzepandhabs
    @ledzepandhabs 5 лет назад +9

    I own a 2011 Bluetec, I got it last year for $15000 taxes in, the only issue after 1 year was the torque converter started failing, off to the tranny shop and they made it all brand new for $3800 taxes in. I could care less, the car was so cheap and drives so fuckin nice, carries an unbelievable amount of people and stuff and tows like a 1 ton truck. I could spend another 10 grand over it's life and is worth every penny cause it's so nice and still be a bargain.

    • @shashankravi1
      @shashankravi1 3 года назад

      1. does your car have airmatic for both front and rear suspension and adjustable , or just rear non adjustable, I prefer the later
      2. also does your car version have dual mode sports and comfort
      3. is your car the long wheel base
      how do you suggest the American version long wheel base 2012 bluetec and what all to check in the car

    • @ledzepandhabs
      @ledzepandhabs 3 года назад

      @@shashankravi1
      1- Rear only
      2- Yes it does.
      3- Yes, the long wheel base. Drive it, do all the buttons and gadgets work, is it fast and smooth with no hiccups, is it rust free.
      If yes to all those things then buy it, stay away from 2010 and down, they have problems.

    • @07ow
      @07ow 3 года назад +3

      $15000 ain't cheap to everyone. Lol I can replace the engine in my Lincoln for a lower mileage one for $1500.

  • @fabianernestopacheco
    @fabianernestopacheco 3 года назад +6

    I love this car, it's one of the most functional I've ever seen. This helps me a lot to decide!! Thanks for the advices. 😎👌🏻

  • @koniggeneve
    @koniggeneve 3 года назад +1

    Just add the noise in front of the car, that you are talking about (front differential or case bearing) thanks for your explanations, now I know what it is. my car is from 2006 and 251000 Km.

  • @ii7u
    @ii7u 6 лет назад +11

    I have an 06 r350, transmission failed at 60k kms and now its at 240k kms and I feel like it about to fail again

  • @ollesodo6406
    @ollesodo6406 3 года назад +2

    I have a R320 -06, now 250tkm, very comfortable but unreliable car that is very expensive to repair. Some of the things that brakes on these cars, Turbo, intake flap motor, starter motor, DPF filter, wheel bearings, trunk lock, air suspensions and so on...

  • @tokyowarfare6729
    @tokyowarfare6729 5 лет назад +7

    I wish I had access to a mechanic with your knowedge

  • @shashankravi1
    @shashankravi1 3 года назад +4

    R 350 W251 , 2012 Bluetech long wheel base seems a good choice for touring as well as for daily driving dual mode tourer and being 4MATIC AWD for usage in winters in Canada , I am closing on a 158,000 km with spare extra 4 rims with all weather tyres at Canadian $11500 approx ₹ 7.3 L. Car is Mint and maintained well in a covered garage no rust and it seems a good bargain also could some one confirm if the airmatic suspensions only for the rear suspension and non adjustable, besides is it a dual drive mode sports and comfort , Thanks

  • @dit.p2598
    @dit.p2598 21 день назад +1

    Rrrrrrrrr just all over this car love it

  • @nenadjakovljevic8582
    @nenadjakovljevic8582 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this video. I'm thinking of buying r class, now I know on what to pay attention.

  • @rockazinny
    @rockazinny 4 года назад +3

    Very good an informative video. Thank you!

  •  5 лет назад +8

    What an amazing review. Thank you so much for the video

  • @trenity1593
    @trenity1593 4 года назад +5

    Don't buy one older than 2010 for sure. It will cost you a fortune to keep it on the road. Very expensive car to maintain, the parts are skyhigh. Tons of electrical issues with this car and god forbid you get one with balance shaft issue in the engine. The engine is basically guaranteed to fail. Water can leak on into the module box in the rear which will cause ridiculous amounts of electrical problem. The fuel pump is also know to fail. Good luck but otherwise it's a very comfortable and family car even in the 3rd row.

    • @trenity1593
      @trenity1593 4 года назад +1

      @Martin Svensson sure don't get me wrong there's not more comfort and space you'll fine wrapped luxury but just not worth the hassle in the end. Perfect for family of 4 or six that don't mind the maintenance. Only use, I repeat only use oe parts. That's with any Mercedes though. If you live in the city definitely stay clear. This is not a city car, it doesn't do stop and go well at all. The rotors and breaks are not adequate in my opinion for the weight of this car.

    • @yeahyousaidit
      @yeahyousaidit Год назад

      I had every issue you mentioned. First the throttle sensor. Then the fuel pump had a shortage apparently caused by water getting to the computer in the rear. The fuel pump wasn’t that expensive and I had my personal Benz tech take out the computer and clean corrosion caused by the water. Everything was fine but then the radio started going out. Also the panoramic sunroof didn’t work and was quoted a bunch of money to fix it so I just left it alone ( still great view) I eventually sold the car along with my mechanic lol and was told a few months later that the computer completely failed.
      I loved this car. It’s funny how other videos talk about how ugly it is however if you look at the Acura MDX and the infinity suv they have the same shape just the r has a longer wheel base. It’s so heavy and solid very roomy and fun to drive. I would love to get my hands on a r500 or r63

  • @dougdanzeisen9608
    @dougdanzeisen9608 4 года назад +1

    Great video, very informative and right to the cogent points. I like your style!

  • @mohamedalmheiri6793
    @mohamedalmheiri6793 5 месяцев назад

    R350 2011 104000 km in UAE , we will get little value selling the R class .annual repairs may cost up to $3000 so is the value of the car may be couple grands higher . Your benefit is just using the car. If you can’t repair, sell it as a scrap. < $2000

  • @rvarsigfusson6163
    @rvarsigfusson6163 Год назад

    What about vibration under the car.... from the driveshaft(s) or front diff or FWD gearbox
    Then the EGR can bee removed and power increased by big numbers..... AND!! fun

  • @bobcatt2294
    @bobcatt2294 5 лет назад

    Great video and production level - thumbs up.

  • @2mu2me
    @2mu2me 3 года назад +1

    Great Job on the video. Very informative. Im in the market for a car. I think your info will help me make an informed choice.

  • @J1I9M7M4Y
    @J1I9M7M4Y 3 года назад

    Very informative review! Thank`s!!

  • @K1NGM4S1V
    @K1NGM4S1V 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome review

  • @yodafootpic4537
    @yodafootpic4537 6 лет назад +2

    any plans on making a video about 1st gen Volvo S80?

  • @johnnyc.holmes4251
    @johnnyc.holmes4251 Год назад

    Be prepared to replace ALL air bags, plus they come with individual compressors so you’re going to need for suspension airbags and for compressors!

  • @areje-oshinolabanji969
    @areje-oshinolabanji969 4 года назад

    Thanks for the analysis, My R class 08 doesn't rev pass 39mi on engine start up,Upon running/movement after 10minutes it gains speed and the gear starts selecting. It doesn't show gear fault codes upon diagnosis. What could be the fault?

  • @willianssalame2569
    @willianssalame2569 2 года назад

    I change the wipers and still dont work

  • @acempdc
    @acempdc 5 лет назад +1

    You are amazing man

  • @aitorinarra
    @aitorinarra 2 года назад

    Thank you very much for such a great video. I understand that R class are more reliable than GL class, right? Thank you

  • @barrycgreen
    @barrycgreen 4 года назад +1

    very helpful thanks

  • @mrsportschampion5796
    @mrsportschampion5796 2 года назад

    Thanks Dude ..iam looking for a 2012 for 15k euroes with 140tkm ...

  • @neilcutter7303
    @neilcutter7303 6 лет назад

    How reliable are 2010 R350 bluetec?

  • @mohdradzif5566
    @mohdradzif5566 6 лет назад +2

    In Malaysia, we have the R280L 3.0L V6 Petrol. I would like to have it. Thanks for the video

    • @hameeboy9620
      @hameeboy9620 4 года назад

      Abg dari malaysia yaa. Mcm mana pakai r class ni bang

    • @mohdradzif5566
      @mohdradzif5566 4 года назад +1

      @@hameeboy9620 tak jadi amik bos. amik MPV hat lain... tp macam best

    • @hameeboy9620
      @hameeboy9620 4 года назад

      Oh ya ka..... sy baru nk cari. Tu yg nak tnya...

    • @mohdradzif5566
      @mohdradzif5566 4 года назад +1

      @@hameeboy9620 boleh sangat tu bos. duduk area mana

    • @hameeboy9620
      @hameeboy9620 4 года назад

      Rawang

  • @ghost85111
    @ghost85111 6 лет назад

    Please do hummer h3 problems

  • @rp1268
    @rp1268 3 года назад +1

    Have a 2008 that’s going in for a transfer case replacement this week. My car has 78k miles on it and howls and grinds on the highway. Replacement transfer case has 98k on it so we’ll see how it goes. What a piece of junk this is.

  • @macedonianlad
    @macedonianlad Год назад

    its literally a e class but more family focused

  • @plamennikolov4770
    @plamennikolov4770 6 лет назад

    Make video for bmw X1 please

  • @emanuelciurariu5065
    @emanuelciurariu5065 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the vid man i apreciate it beacause i asked once. I HAVE TRIED 2 R CLASSE 320 CDI HERE IN FRANCE AND BOTHE HAD SAME PROBLE AT ABOUT 200 000 KM YEAR 2010 SHORT AND LONG VERSION WHEN I DROVED THEM AT ABOUT 110 AND UP AFTER A TIME THE CAR STARTS TO VIBRATE A FEW SECONDS AND IT STOPS AND IS DOING THIS ALL TIME I DROVE FOR 500KM IN FRANCE HIGHWAYS AND I DIDN'T LIKED THE SOUND OF THE VIBRATIONS FROM TIME TO TIME AND I HAVE BAUGHT SOMETHING ALSE. I WAS DISEPOINTED.

  • @mohammadrezaojaghi2805
    @mohammadrezaojaghi2805 6 лет назад

    Make a review for gle pls !

  • @MrLuba6a
    @MrLuba6a 4 года назад

    As usual great video 👏 👍

  • @nicholas_neo
    @nicholas_neo 6 лет назад

    review a 2008 Cayman

  • @kevincunningham5828
    @kevincunningham5828 5 лет назад +4

    Now I see why they’re so cheap!

    • @mrdurtydawg
      @mrdurtydawg 5 лет назад +5

      Dirt cheap but man they are comfortable as hell! I drove one about 6 years ago and that thing floated over the rpad it was so smooth. Even with the issues I'm still thinking about getting one.

    • @Kingofnation100
      @Kingofnation100 5 лет назад

      I am thinking about getting one too even with the issues. Thinking about getting the diesel r class for better gas mileage

  • @GeloNegron
    @GeloNegron 2 года назад

    Body like a Minivan & Doors like a SUV. This is a SUV hiding with the clothes of a Minivan, lol. Chevy has something like this but its the body of a SUV with the rear doors sliding like a Minivan.

  • @ulqviorra
    @ulqviorra 6 лет назад +3

    A very good and very detailed video . I do like it , good job . However , it would be much better if you would try to improve your accent . I don't have a problem with it , because I'm from East side of Europe and often hear this type of accent . But the Western side won't understand properly everything you say . Maybe this (accent improvement) and some advertisment for your channel , will bring more viewers , subscribers . Wish you succes !

    • @jasonhutchins2387
      @jasonhutchins2387 5 лет назад +11

      I’m western and have no difficulty understanding him.

    • @colormesarge
      @colormesarge 4 года назад +7

      'Merican with no problems understanding. Don't be xenophobic

    • @MrLuba6a
      @MrLuba6a 4 года назад +7

      it is in your head...don't kill the charm of the guy 🙊

    • @shashankravi1
      @shashankravi1 3 года назад +3

      its a great review

    • @prestigeprestiges8311
      @prestigeprestiges8311 3 года назад +2

      I understood everything with no problem

  • @prestigeprestiges8311
    @prestigeprestiges8311 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful and very informational video thank you very much!