The CAR WIZARD shares what MERCEDES-BENZ TO Buy & NOT to Buy!
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- Taking from his years of experience working on cars the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ shares the top Mercedes-Benz TO buy and NOT to buy!
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Another RUclips mechanic with over 50 years of experience told me to stay away from them all. He also recommends a 1994 Toyota Celica constantly.
But it's got to be the base, small engine non gt model. Manual, silver. Otherwise endless money pit. No exceptions!
@@iHaveTheDocuments it's also gotta be $300 with 240k miles, otherwise it's trash
Scotty!!
We know who that mechanic is... Mr. Kilmer
Rev up your enginessss!!!!
Scotty Kilmer has left the chat
@@mrhvids4461 a 94 celica will give you all of that
@@747-pilot ...I used to think that way, but The Wizard described some fine examples Mercedes has to offer. Realize that with proper care, most vehicles can last (I know, some are more costly than others) so just get what you want
@@paulmaartin No it won't. A shitty 94 Celica with 135 horsepower isn't even in the same league as the cars Wizard is talking about. Period. End of story.
@@747-pilot Toyota reliability is waaay overhyped. They have issues like every other car. A few years ago people were crashing and dying because Toyota was using defective accelerator pedals. So let's get our facts straight. "Reliable and durable as the sun that rises every morning" is a stretch. Is Toyota more reliable than Mercedes? Yes. There, I said it. Is Mercedes unreliable poorly-built German trash? Hard no. Only someone with absolutely zero knowledge about cars would be stupid enough to say that. As far as safety, Toyota doesn't even come close to matching Mercedes or any other European brand. European cars have a reputation for being over-engineered and that's true. They have a lot of gizmos that break and cost a lot to fix, but they also engineer the safest cars in the world. If you want safety, it has to be Mercedes or Volvo hands down. And Lexus figured out how to build luxury cars by copying Benz and BMW. Which is great for soccer moms and real estate agents. But for car enthusiasts, Lexus won't cut it. Bye.
@@mrhvids4461 Yeah. That is what the Lexus ES is for...
Bought a 2005 S500 4Matic 10 years ago for $14k. It had 104k miles on the odometer. It now has over 200k miles on it and over the 10 year period, I spent about $5-6k in repairs including 2 or 3 sets of tires. $20k, 10 years, 100k miles driving an S500. I call that a deal.
I call that a steal!
@@shawndon7374I congratulate your mechanic.
@@bngr_bngr I have a lexus fool try again 🤓
You did remarkably well especially with the car being an s-class
I'm in the market right now for a 12-13 S550. Glad to hear of your great success, however you are telling us in almost 100k mi of ownership, you never had to replace the air suspension or pump? I hear they last between 75k - 100k.
Benz tech, retired after 34 years. I agree with your choices 100%.
I truly enjoy your videos. Thanks!
Is a 2014 c300/350 4matic a reliable choice?
@@chiefhere1968yes avoid the 250 models. C250s have early turbo failures and timing chain problems. We had an 08 C300 which is the same engine in the 2014. Extremely reliable one issue. The only issue was thermostat. The car kept reading low coolant. Very common on this era of Benz
which year m113 G wagon would you recommend?
How do you feel about 2018 E400 coupe and the 2019 E450 I been thinking about getting one
What you think about the w211 e280 2007 without kompressor and without 4matic @@expertgaming1002
Instead of hearing/reading endless Mercedes 'horror stories', The Wizard makes an informed, rational comparison video based on his mechanical 'real world' experience ... THANK YOU !!
indeed!!
"DON'T BUY MERCEDES! I HAD A CUSTOMER THAT BOUGHT ONE AND THE ENGINE DIED AT 200 MILES BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON! MERCEDES IS GONNA BE AN ENDLESS MONEY PIT!
*BUY A CELICA INSTEAD!*"
Adel lmao Scotty ain’t too bad but
Right. Hes not giving his opinion, hes telling us what hes fixed on them
I love the car wizard but if you ask me does a mechanic in the middle of kansas have alot of mercedes experience? *chirp* *chirp* move to dallas if you want to learn about Porsche and Mercedes, they are everywhere.
What not to buy: anything that was featured in Hoovie's video
raspucin70 lol the C43 wasn't that bad
The Land Cruiser was solid tho
raspucin70 The Lexus ES
@@kenim I was about to mention that land cruiser
@@epiccheese911 A broken clock is right twice a day
I've owned an 06 E500 and currently have a 2013 S550. The 06 began to suffer from the brittle wiring issue and I got rid of it. On the S550 I've had to replace the front air ride for about $1600. These have been great cars. Big, fast, silent. My tip? always look for the last year of a model run. Most things have been perfected and you get a price break if the new model is out on the market.
Still got the W221? Suspension stuff. Yep
does the brittle wiring happens to all merc?
@@girl600show7 yup, the engine and trans are superb. The rest of the car parts are showing their wear.
@@Funktastico I don't think so, I had an 1988 SDL that had no wiring issues at 300K. Check Mercedes Eco wiring- biodegradable wiring harnesses from 1991-1996.
Exactly, that goes to most brands too. The first facelift and new engine aren’t perfected as much, it’s towards the end of the cycle of that model is when it’s really good because everything is upgraded.
I love these avoid and buy videos it really cuts to the chase and helps narrow down what to look for. Keep them coming!
What’s about the new GL newer models 2013plus?
Scotty: DON'T BUY ANY BENZ!
Wizard: Mercedes is cool, I'll tell you which one you should buy cause I know you love them anyways!
Scotty: All the goods ones Are in Germany & or German made
Scotty is right though,if you love Mercedes just lease them
Scotty is a toyota dumper
The new ones have to be lease only. The Wizard atleast showed which old Benzes are good buys. And Scotty is for people who want a reliable and simple car and nothing else.
If you want reliable and cheap, go to Scotty.
If you want to impress others, lease cars (especially 1st year models).
If you want to impress yourself, Wizard's at your help to actually own and drive a nice Benz.
I'll listen to Scotty lol
This man is a national treasure.
Agreed. He's much different than the man channel guys that try to impress us with their knowledge.
not really
a national pig.
My family has had a 2008 ml 350 since about 2011 and it has out lived and out worked every other car we’ve had, we’ve put probably 100k km on it and haven’t had any major problems which is insane, absolute work horse
I had 2006 C230 Spport and I drove that car for 14 years and daily driver. That was great car and loved it .
It's so calming listening to this guy.
he literally puts me to sleep. and not because he is boring but yeah could definitely moonlight reading for the Calm app lol
Asmr for men
Especially after what comes out of D.C.
More calm than Scotty Kilmer
@@MKingDMV rev up yo engines 😂
Casually replacing an air conditioner compressor in a Lambo.... this guy is awesome!👍
Honest advice and real world not only mechanical knowledge but also cost conscious knowledge. Thanks bro 😎
I have a 2011 E350 (not 4 Matic, less moving parts is good especially here in AZ) and its been a solid car so far! Spark plugs were a breeze to do myself too. Some things you have to take in to the dealer like changing the transmission fluid because it has to be put back in at a certain temp...but overall, I love this car!
Hey bud, same here, I have a mat black c350 2011, edition 1. Better car ever so far
I have a friend who is a top tech at the dealer, and he thinks that the W212 is the best E Class they have ever made. I'm still a bit ambivalent; having had to jack up the car, remove the fender lining just to replace the Windshield Washer tank, but I am keeping an open mind. I started out favoring my W210 E430 but now it is 50-50, so I guess the W212 is moving up ;-)
Came here mostly to get an opinion on the 07-13 S550.. but this guy got me paused at the 89-02 SL.. I own two 97’s… probably the best cars I’ve ever owned.. convertible top is not a problem. Spent $600 on hydraulic cylinder rebuild, did the replacements myself, pretty easy. Worst part is just the aged leather and plastics, but can’t really do anything about it, nothing lasts forever. Surprisingly good for a 25 year old car
My 2010 E350 rwd is currently clocking at 170,000 miles. No mechanical problems other than having serpentine pulley fail on me. No leaks of any type so far besides my washer fluid reservoir is shot so that doesn’t hold any liquid.
Hi, would you please comment on 2008 E350 with 165k miles on it, is this a “buy”’or “avoid”?
Your spot on wizard. Owning a shop for 15 years I've worked on and have fixed many different Mercedes models. I 100 percent agree with your recommendations. Nice job 🖒I'll back that 100 %.
Max Martin the AMG packages are mostly just aesthetically different (bumpers and such), and suspensions bits. I’m gonna say whatever that applies to the regular models should apply to the car with the amg package. Now amg VERSIONS are a completely different car.
cobrasvt347 You're*
Why did he not recommend the ml450? He only said the ml350 or ml550
@cobrasvt347 What's the better options in the CL class?
What about a GLA 250
When this guys talks, i listen. Calm and collective.
The opposite of scotty.sounds like hes on coke all the time.
Scotty is funnier and more of a straight talker. The Car Wizard is more professional and detailed. So I'm subbed to both.
REV UP YOUR ENGINES
@@kunstderfugue Me as well. He rags on all my car choices though. Never had a problem with my German cars. I have never personally owned a Toyota and never will. Wife owns one though.
Scotty is sooo ugh!!!! Hateful and toyo-fan , I lost respect for him long time ago.
nastythomashobbs exactly, he hates on germans, Italian, korean, american, all countries!!!! LoL except “United Toyotas”
Because he even hate on other japanese brands🙄 lost respect.
I TRULY value you opinion as I'm in the market of buying my daughter her first car. I'm actually looking at a 2008 Mercedes C300 and have done my due-diligence in researching it. Your recommendation helps in my decision on purchasing it as I work on my own vehicles as well. Thanks Car Wizard!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Car Wizard. Owned a 300E, E430 and a CLK500 (those M113 blocks are superb!), so I know the Mercedes experience. Just bought a 2008 C300 going on your recommendation. Happy miles ahead!
Car Wizard do a video about the AMG Mercedes models
Don't Do IT!!!! there, now no need for a video
01 CL55 AMG NA. Love it
Good idea
@Benjamin Burkhardt Hmm the 55 models? I will keep that in mind
@Benjamin Burkhardt I own 4 AMG 55's (since I like the model) and am restoring them...
IMO, if daily driver resale value is $3k but repair is $2k, I'd fix especially if the car is paid in full, beats another 3 to 5 years in car and higher insurance payments and or the risk in buying another used car. Bottom line, know your vehicles potential trouble spots and proactively address them. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.
Exactly, just think of this as a $5k car. Some of the times it's actually worth it.
I bought an '03 lexus ES with 150K for $3400, and dumped far more into it than what I paid; suspension work, timing belt, things that wear out with that mileage. 2 years later, with 230K, it still looks and drives like a new car, minus a tear in the driver seat bolster. It's actually worth more than what I paid for it. The average ask for this car in far worse condition than mine is $4. Can't find any of these in the same condition for sale; there's tons of them on the road, and when I see one, I ask the owner how many miles. Almost always over 250K.
@@jamesb8305 You got a screaming deal! Never sell that car.
If the $2K repair bill was for a $3K Chevy Corsica, I might scrap it. A $3K Mercedes would be worth it.
You think $2000 is the end of the repairs? That $2000 is just the beginning. Being a Benz that constantly breaks, be prepared to spend a few more thousand dollars. Hemce why its called an endless money pit
2013 c300 owner here, really enjoy everything about the car, so far I have not done anything other than regular maintenance, has decent power for daily driving and the steering is smoother than any other car I’ve driven.
Same here for my 2010 c300 sports.
C300 diesel? Or petrol?
I want to buy a C300 2010 4matic. What about the maintenance? Is too expensive?
@@bombardierbrisk8871 I want to buy a C300 2010 4matic. What about the maintenance? Is too expensive?
@@metalevolve8424 It's cheap for maintenance especially if you learn by yourself. The only thing that is expensive is gas.
Just perfect, I was looking into C-class and loved the 08-14 designs. Great to hear a second opinion
The (sub)frame in that Lambo looks like something welded in a backyard
da what did u aspect .it's low budget
aka death trap
Well they're Italian
What exactly I thought :-)
Looks like plumbing
Yeah, I don't get why they cost so much. I wouldn't touch one with a 10 foot pole. The Murcielagos in particular are not even good looking cars, to my eyes. The Gallardo and Huracan are way better looking IMO.
Supercars and a tractor. He is a true wizard.
great VOICE OVER with the QUESTIONS at beginning
Lamborghini started out making just tractors
I have a 2008 GL 450, just hit 170k miles. Timing chain is not an issue, they fixed it for the 2008 and on-wards engines. Air suspension is an issue, but if replaced with arnott air components, you get a lifetime warranty. All in all, if you can DIY it, its just maintenance that keeps the car going.
I just paid 2500 for a 2005 E500 4matic!!
I converted the air ride to struts and shocks and springs and no more leaking air. The car has 226,000 miles garage kept and meticulously serviced by the previous owner. Interior is all leather and in great condition. I'm very happy with my New, old, ride! Thanks for giving me the 411 on my car. I really appreciate everything you do here on your RUclips channel. Sincerely JY
How's it running now?
I am based in the UK and this is one of the best channels on RUclips! Wizard is simple and straightforward in explaining stuff and has such a relaxed and calming voice. Best of all, I know which S to look for! Thanks chap.
I am from UK and I agree.
i was sweeting bullets there for a minute I have a 09 s550 thank god it is wizard approved
I had the timing chain and gears replaced in my older 550 as it had issues with that. Constantly worried it damaged something permanently even though it has ran fine for a couple years since that :P
Another broke douchebag trying to have status with their used ass s class lmao
Viktor Poiasnik Jesus, Ive never heard of a Benz with 400k miles
I just seen a s550 for sale with 300k miles not too long ago
@@Insaitoo many cars can go 300 or 400k miles if you spend tons and tons of money to keep them running. Yes, he said he has an S class with 400K, but he did not tell us about the tons of money he spent to keep it running for that mileage!!!
got my '08 ml350 4matic about 8 months ago for $7k in excellent condition w/ 173k miles & i absolutely couldn't be any happier. it rides & drives beautifully, the fit & finish is phenomenal, the design inside & out is aging *extremely* well, & it's just a supremely reliable & well-engineered/well thought out suv. it's my first mercedes (and i definitely intend on driving it for quite some time to come) but with the owner experience i'm having, i never want to drive anything but a benz again for the rest of my life
When he said Mrs. Wizard has one of the Mercedes jeep I melteddddd! So cute. Very informative video always a great help he truly is a wizard.
This is 100% correct. The 2003-2006 E-Class is an incredible buy. They are reliable, powerful, have great interiors, and MB just warrantied the SBC brake system for 25 years as well!
Yeah my father has one with 385.000 km and it still runs like a new car never had a problem with the engine
The facelift is the better option, both are good but the facelift took care of 99% of the problems the car had.
@@kristoffer3000 What years are included for the facelift?
@@bradh6185 2006 and up, you can tell it's a facelift from the sharper front end styling, taillights on the sedan (maybe wagon as well idk) and an updated steering wheel, wasn't a big styling update exactly haha
I've seen 2006's that weren't facelifts so if you're looking for one to buy be wary of that.
I’ve been looking for this exact comment. I saw a green 09 350 with mag appearance package and the beige interior. For 13k seems like a steal. Better than trying to be a used civic for 15-20 k. Used with 50k+miles lol thank you wizards comment section!!!
Your voice instantly lowers my cortisol. Smooth like butter!! Thanks for the info also. I’m thinking twice about a used Mercedes now.
Have a 2014 E63 AMG wagon... Here it is 9 years later... still smile when I drive it... still get waves from car guys. No issues other than the tailgate gears losing a tooth but was replaced by an extended warrantee. Gone through a fair amount of tires :) and have made a couple of upgrade to intake and exhaust but that's it. 98k miles and have zero fear of it breaking down.
Just bought a 2013 550 AMG sport pack and I love it! I was glad to hear the timing chain issue was taken care of! Thank you for your golden advice!
Theres lot More problems whit that 4.7 engine than that lol..
Soon gonna have scorched piston
Thanks guy. its really helpful. i used to be afraid of buying a Mercedes, inspite of the fact that they are my favourite cars. but with this video, i can carefully choose which one is good for me.
You haven’t mentioned the Golden era of E class diesels cdi 320 05-09
Those are bulletproof, mine is on 290k miles
They drive them in Europe as a taxi cars
Lucky Luke mine is at 450.000km its a E220 Cdi Avantgarde station its full option new 85k euros :) runs and drives great no major maintence.
Lucky Luke except the “Black Death”issue
We don't get them in the US, silly.
E320 CDI was available for 05-06!
@@frankburn6312 what's that?
I’m an old truck guy, I have 8 of them, but I was just passed down a ‘93 400E and I’ve been really happy with it. Didn’t think I’d be into it very much but it still scratches my V8 itch and it doesn’t feel too fancy for me to where I don’t feel like myself. The more I learn about the cars, the more similarities I find between it and the 500E and honestly it’s really cool.
they’re extremely similar, in fact you can switch out the final drive ratio and get similar acceleration to the 500e… Also the SL500 despite what the wiz says is horribly undervalued, early models have the exact same engine as the 500e again with a different final drive ratio, and you can find good examples of them for literally less than half of what you can get an equivalent 500e for (meaning chances are the hydraulics are already done, and even if they go bad, you don’t have to replace them, you can send them to one of a number of specialists who will rebuild them for like $500 bucks in total).
I have a 2003 CL 500 and absolutely love the car. 74,000 miles. Had the ABC deleted to coil overs and has been an amazing car. Almost the same thing as the E-500 you talked about. Definitely bulletproof cars.
My dream Benz is a Unimog
I like how you think
A uni with the scooper and backhoe attachments.. nothing less will do
J.G. van Beilen mine is the Mercedes Benz 6x6
J.G. van Beilen mine is the R129 SL73
G63 AMG all the way!!!
*Scotty Kilmer wants to know your location*
Never heard him make video on it with his crappy celica
KennyFG hhhhhhhh coming for that ass
KennyFG Newton, Kansas
Bmw M3 e46
I hate celica. Unreliable bmw is much better
From germany Lol
Thank you for this Mercedes-Benz review! In 2018 I had the opportunity to purchase a 2004 E320 with 126,000 miles on her at a very low price. Before I bought it Mercedes-Benz covered the replacement of the SBC Braking System and the Gas Tank through a Mercedes-Benz extended warranty. In the 5+ years that I've had the car I've had to do some maintenance to it almost every year but the car still drives and handles much better than a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. The Japanese do make very reliable cars but in my experience Mercedes-Benz and BMW automobiles are much more fun and engaging to drive. Thank you for your reviews they are much appreciated!
This guy’s knowledge is off the charts, i could only dream of having such extensive experience, a true professional
I'ma stick with my 1995 Mercedes W124, really well-built cars!
Nicholas Fernandez I know this a serious comment but I read it so sternly (idk if that’s a word) it made me laugh
If you see a driving w124, then more than likely the harness has been replaced.
Loved my e300 special edition diesel 95 w124... until the wiring harness started to fail....
124 is bullet proof! 😊
Wait till the headgasket blows. And the AC breaks...i would know. I had a 95
I love the slightly older Mercedes: 1987-93 190e 2.6 and 300e/400e/500e and 1989-1991 w126 S Class Series II ( 300se/420sel/560sel) Bulletproof, quality built, beautiful cars manufactured when MBZ built cars to a standard and not to a price.
my 1986 190d has about 520000 kilometers and still runs just fine
Never stressed, always calm regardless of mechanical issues. Great teacher Love to watch ur show
2007 GL450. Now 164k.Everything works, Loads of room in the 3 rows of seats. Replaced front air shocks, repainted left rear fender (clearcoat was coming off) and the occasional light bulb. Looks great, pleasure to drive. I use liqui-moly in the engine coolant and oil (just me). Highly recommend Michelin tires. Cons: uses premium and gets 14-18 mpg.
Please make a part two of this vid! More comparisons between Mercedes Benz models. We love u wizard!
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Legend
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Mvp
Guess I am flying under the radar with Wifey’s 2014 GLK350 bought in 2017 with 40k miles coming off original owners 3 year lease. Getting set to turn 100k and this is a keeper for sure. Just bought a set of Michelins and a new battery. Going to get brakes all around and shooing for another trouble-free 50k.
"The e class w211 doesn't have good reliability"
My e270 cdi: *laughs in reliability*
Your opinions are completely on point, as usual!! Thank You for doing these videos @carwizard
Owner of a 2017 c300, had a valve break but that was as soon as I got it. That was a year ago and I bought it used but flawless and very luxurious since then. Also dad has a 2015 s550 and has been flawless.
My mom had a pre DI injection C350 and liked it so much she replace it with a facelifted model in the same color when the first one. I never thought they were better than an Accord or Camry let alone an IS350. The second one developed an expensive issue with the keyless igntion that required a dealer to solve.
I drive a 2001 c200 kompressor, currently sitting on 270,000kms, no issues so far besides sway bar linkages. Thats my cheap daily benz and i must have gotten lucky with it because its been great and held up good inside and out. My other car is a 1978 w116 280se, that too is a gem, although starting to get a little tired haha!
2010 E350 - bought with 150k and full service history, I know who maintained it for the last 8 years. Owned for 2 years now with another 20k. Fantastic car for £4k.
@@SnazzySki98 if it really was that cheap, a lot of it is the 150k mi, probably non sport, not optioned out, and possibly private sale. Just guessing
@@RothBeyondTheGrave Private sale through my mechanic who did the service work on it as soon as the dealer warranty was up for the last 8 years. Its the E350 AMG Avant Garde so it's pretty specd up. The vast majority of the of the mileage was 88k on the motorway everyday to an office and back so ideal mileage for a V6, not stop start shit at low revs. Back seats looked like the had never been sat in! Will easily make 300k if not 500k, unless I have an crash its emission regs that kills this car.....4k was a bargain as this was a 53k car in 2010, I had a lucky day getting this.
@Papito Rey Celica is a great car sir! Those mid 90's rides are still really mechanical.
@@SnazzySki98 I have a fucking awesome mechanic who tips me off to good ones.
Wow my 2002 E320 4Matic on has 155,000 and I bought it in 2016 with 140,000 is that young or something?? for a car almost 20 years old or is 150k alot for a 2010?? I get told by mechanics I have a really nice well built mercedes and to stay away from the new ones because they have alot of problems. I've put some money into it for petty issues to be expected after 17+ years of aging and they said its well worth it because the engine is beautiful I'm only the second owner.. The W210s were built sturdy I've hit a deer going 40 and it threw the deer like a bouncy call and left me with a minor scuff when had I hit that deer in my brothers newer benz going the same speed it would have take the bumper off because technically as hard as I ran into the deer it should have F**** my car up.. My girlfriend has a Hyundia and that would have destroyed her front end.. After that day I realized what a tank these frames are for older Mercedes I feel safe in my car plus im surrounded by air bags in a crash which for 2002 was ahead of its time on that feature.
You are bang on about the C Class. Went from a 2007 E Class to a 2017 C Class. Honestly, the new C Class is very similar to the old E Class. They really upgraded it as the CLA seems to have replaced the old C Class.
On the E-class you're recomending a car with SBC which is known to go bad 100% of the times over a car that does not have it. If you want a reliable W211 the best option is the E320 gasoline option from 2007-2009. V6 230 hp 0 reliability issues, no SBC, buy it with coventional suspension (not airmatic) and it is a bulletproof car overall. You can go to the 320 cdi but keep in mind these engines will suffer oil leaks from the oil cooler (all of them, 100% of the engines, sooner or later). It is a 10 hour job and if your mechanic is the car wizard, of course you will pay more than the car is worth, but otherwise great engines and great cars.
I have a 2008 gl420 since 2014. No big issues. Various wheel parts wore out. Three of four suspension bag/struts needed replacing. Outside of wheels maybe 2 sensors in total and that has been it on mechanical items. Had a power drain on bluetoooth controller and water leak on glass roof.
Love the vibe of all these videos,sounds like a very trustworthy guy
My W204 agrees with you completely! Running strong at 110k and the Masta Plasta was perfect to repair the busted MB-Tex seam. Thanks a million for that tip!
W204 are terrible cars to have in winter states. Salt will it the subframe in no time.
Hey thinking about getting one do you still havw yours? Hows it holding up?
To add my two cents, I own a 01 s500. It’s had its fair share of problems but it’s genuinely the best car I’ve ever owned. It’s got amazing speed, comfort, and it’s decently sporty. Can keep up with modern cars, sports or otherwise in both function and speed. But like this wonderful video mentioned, you’ll 100% have issues you never thought would happen due to the electrical components. When I first got my car, shortly after it went into limp mode. I took it to Mercedes and a few other shops who all tried to charge me 6k for a new transmission. Luckily I kept looking around because my now go to shop looked at it for a day and said the transmission just needed to be recoded. Paid 1k and the car drove like new. If you ever get an s class from these years, expect the pse pump(soft close) to go out, at least 1 airbag suspension to go out(1k a corner), ABS light will probably turn on, etc. They just get problems with age. Luckily there is an amazing forum that will always answer you within the day about any problems or questions you have and can probably tell you exactly what you need to do to fix it. If you have the means to, I’d highly recommend an s class from this gen.
I love your vids.
They're informative and give an experienced look into the ownership of these cars.
That being said your comment section is a hoot.
I worked in a benz dealer as a tech, we had two kinds of customers. Ones who maintained their car and those who didn't. I don't have to tell you which of the customers had the most trouble with their cars.
Now nearly all the mechanics I know are gearheads so it wasn't a stretch to imagine a bulk of us got great deals on stuff most people threw away thinking
This car is trash.
Literally almost any car can be a money pit, if you can't/wont maintain them.
So all of this
"This brand is unreliable ..."
...or...
That make & model is trash only tells me your knowledge is wasted on a lot of your audience.
I'm glad you don't get into it so often in the comments. It's a lost cause in there.
I love seeing that E21 in the background, same color as mine, would love to hear more thoughts on that generation. Really enjoyed the standalone video you did on it.
I would point your attention to om 642 engine.It's a 3 litre V6 turbo with enough torque.In Europe we can get this engine in the facelifted w211 and the w204 with a 6 manual.I have driven one quite a lot.It's a cracking car,with smooth shifts and a huge amount of low end torque.
I'm in the market for an S550 and happy to see it's endorsed by Car Wizard. Sounds like a great car for the money!
I purchased a 2013 S550 4matic sports package in 2021. It runs excellent.
Mercedes has three "E"s in it and they all pronounced differently.
Not if you pronounce it correctly.
@@AyAy008 You should talk to their marketing director cuz they getting it wrong in every single one of their commercials.
not in german
@@GetgainzDe English video. English comments.
@@STONEDay stupid people stupid comments i guess, where do i not talk english?
I got an 02 ML320. Has 203000 miles on it in perfect condition except for the hitch cover plate one of the tabs broke. Amazing reliable vehicles. Best part is I only paid 500 dollars for it.
with regards to the pre-facelift e-class they had big problems with the sbc pumps and they are the ones that should be avoided. the later facelift model had essentially none to minimal known problems. the suspension bushes wore out quicker than normal but that's about it. the diesel engines especially the early straight 6 and the later v6 diesels were bulletproof. very well equipped very comfortable and surprisingly good on fuel.
Hi, what year models are you pertaining? Thanks!
@@Nver91hes pertaining to the w211 07-09 diesels. Post facelift.
MB extended the warranty of the SBC till 2030. Have there been failures? Absolutely. Have there been braking failures in other autos? Absolutely. The fact of the matter lies with the notion that MB crated a system that wasn't measurable for wear and therefore had to implement a questionable means of using an activation counter limit. In almost all cases one can use a simple diag tool to fetch the current SBC activation count to get an idea of approximate state of the SBC. The v6 diesels have not shown the track record that the inline ones have: the om647 in Sprinters (same as the om648 less a cylinder) have racked up tons of miles- they are workhorses; the v6 engines are swamped with emissions crap. "Bulletproof" is NOT a word that should be used to describe the v6 diesels: if utilized an maintained correctly they are good engines but they're not in the same league as the inline ones.
Hmm, the early model gasoline engines don't have the balance shaft gear issues that the later m112/m113 are known for. I think that's worth factoring in too.
Thanks for your words of wisdom Wizzard! I was looking at the SL500, as I like sporty coupes; but don't want these convertible top issues. Can't imagine getting spraying with oil out of the blue!
He wrong about that actually… Not that it’s not a problem, but he’s listing the price to fully replace all of the hydraulics, when in reality you can just get them fixed for like $500 and a day’s worth of work if your even remotely handy with a wrench or if you have a friend that knows his way around a car (don’t go to a dealer). On top of that they also come with a hardtop that looks amazing and actually stiffens the entire chassis when it’s installed… In exchange you get the same motor/drive-train from a 500E (minus the final drive ratio) a car that’s selling for upwards of $80,000 in good condition while an R129 SL500 In pristine condition is going for $30,000 at the absolute highest, and you can find great condition ones for as low as $10,000… These cars are horribly undervalued compared to what they offer, if you can find one that’s in good condition and or has had the hydraulics already done and is low mileage I’d buy it, I have a funny feeling that people are going to start to catch onto these in the near future.
I must say Wizard. I have a 2001 C320 and a 04 E500. Both great cars! My c320 has 195k miles and still runs great. And it’s got some decent power. Only issue it’s given me was the fuel pump and crank shaft position sensor. Both easy and cheap fixes.
I have a c270 CDI of the same era, these were common taxis here in Europe. I've seen them with well over 1M KMS, and loads still roaming the roads to this day.
You’re not lying I heard People say bad things about Benz, never any good things, so I wanted a 2000-2005 s500 didn’t get it just bad timing. I landed a 2000 e320 wit 142k drove it to 189k no problems at all. Another old timer in traffic had a 98 e320 294k miles excellent car .
I owned my W203 for over 3 years and it was really good and reliable car. Its got OM611 220cdi 105kw almost no money spent on engine only maintenance like glow plugs oil ang belt. Only thing that keeps breaking is the motors directing air vents. Its easy fix but takes a bit longer to dismantle the dasboard. Otherwise its really cheap to maintain almot bullet proof. Bigest downside is rust which can be prevented if you choose healthy one to start with. The interior looks dated and maybe cheap but does not creak as much as newer cars.
Jep one of the last good mercedes.. same for e class back then..
The face-lift from 2003 to 2007 does not have an issues with Rust.
Which year?
love your vids, they are VERY helpful, thank you.
I bought my 2010 S500 little over 2 years ago after this review. Very happy I tell ya. Very reliable car. Thakns Wizard
I actually had a w203 c class with the 2.0 kompressor for a few years. It had only 1 problem-the godawful ESP. It worked only for 3 moths and that's it, nothing helped. Otherwise it was really cheap to keep and was surprisingly nice on the highway. With a set of more sporty tires and wheels and coilovers ,she cornered quite nicely.
I had the 220 cdi from 150k km to 250k km .. never had any issues
C230K does not have a Turbo, it has a supercharger and in my experience is very reliable. 238,000 miles and it runs perfect
Definetly not the norm with these cars!
True
I recently bought a C230 K Coupe with only 85000 miles for $3500 its an amazing deal
Bought an 02 C230 sport coupe… the thing blew up at 90k miles lol
@@TheBlubberWhale I have a 2007 c230 sport it has 285,000 miles in it,currently replacing the alternator
We’ve got a 2005 E320, 2006 ML350 and a 2017 GLS550. All 3 very reliable. The M112 and 5spd auto in the E320 is almost the exact same as the powertrain in the E500 and it’s pretty much bulletproof. The E has some minor issues I have to work out but in general the powertrain is rock solid. The ML, despite being an 06, has been very reliable, really only needing little wear and tear things replaced. At 164k miles, we’re very pleased with how that car has lasted. And lastly our GLS, which is so new we can’t really judge the reliability too much, but from what I’ve read they’re very good, new enough to where most of the little things have been worked out.
Love your channel cant get enough of it🙌🙌. I just recently bought a 2015 c class, I heard they are reliable but wish me luck 🤞🤞
Im so happy i got the 2009 s550. Thank you my friend. A sigh of relief hearing that from you. I only put 4k miles on it since june 2020. My favorite car ever
How’s it been so far? Update? Im looking to get one myself
I want to buy that car 😳😳😳
@@MV-nt4bq still loving it. No issues as of yet. Mostly garage kept. But i make a point to drive it weekly for a little (sunday driving). I hear that letting it sit too long will cause issues.
Just bought a 2005 E320 CDI! Absolutely amazing! Super tough and surprisingly fast!! Almost 400lbs of torque! Thanks for the vid Wizzy! Very helpful!
That's the next project car I'm going for. On air bags and built like a semi rig
Hi, looking at a used 2008 R320 AMG 4matic diesel package w/200k miles. It is in mint condition. Asking price is $3,800.
What are the major issue for ownership in the U.S.? Are they reliable or am I buying a Pandora's box?
Thank you for any and all advice!
@@who8dapple research “black death” for MB Diesels. Mine was the CDI, non bluetec. For $3800? Buy it! Theyre worth it all day and for that price?..youl be in a positive equity position. The CDI was in the E320 for only 2yrs in the states due to regs. They’re bullet proof!
Are you still driving one?@@AnitaHandjob
@@myGseven no, but i see it every day as my neighbor bought it. Its going strong. I actually just said the other day I want to buy it back…BADLY! Its design, the reliability???..i mean, theyre taxis and PD cars in other nations. Super durable!
99' W202 supercharged owner here. I love my sling around buddy and Scotty Kilmer can go .... do something... only problem I've ever had was the ignition. That's it.
2007 c230 is a good car if you stay away from the turbo model. I get around 30 miles per gallon on the highway doing 60 mph. Smooth engine and it was taken care of. Much depends on maintenance. The later model 2007's are not bad at all.
My 2001 e430 was bulletproof, never had a problem great car!
With the M113 engine ❤️. My E430 have now 298tkm 😁. And it drives so smooth with no problems 😊.
Such a bulletproof e class. This guy doesn’t know what the f he’s taking about in this video
@@Brownballers562 I have a Black 2002 E320 4Matic 140,000 when purchased in 2016 currently sitting at 155,000 and shes a tank I love my baby I had a choice between 2008 or my current 2002 back in 2016 and I chose the 2002 because its well built and I feel safe in it. This is not a fragile car what so ever 🤣
Almost everything you recommended is too new for me to even consider lol! I’d be interested in a video like this that covered “Budget German cars” like $3000 under 1985-2000, those are the cars that interest me and that I can afford to buy and work on myself. I have a 1989 CE 300 and a 1991 420 SEL, paid $1,200 for the coupe and $500 for the S-Class, both need some work but parts are darn near as cheap as for an old Ford or Chevy and they are super easy to work on.
Very informative video. Thanks! In your professional experience, how does S-class hold up after 2014?
I have a 98 C230!! It’s a great car but I’m planning on upgrading soon This video helped out a lot thank you!
Extremely happy to hear my 2011 C300 and 2003 E500 are on his good lists!! Thanks car wizard
Any issues with the C300?
JonnyBeoulve 130k miles and hasn’t given me any problems yet. Just some light bulbs that have needed to be replaced. They charged me like 60$ for an hour even tho it look like 30 mins smh
@@gerardodominguez5755 did you buy used for the e500? if so how much did you pay
@@OGErickk bought it for 1800 4-5 years ago sold it for 3400 a few years later. Bought it with 180k
@@gerardodominguez5755 why’d you end up letting it go? i’m looking at one for $9500 with 62k but i’m not sure, it’s in great condition but i haven’t seen another going for that high
Wizard needs to redo this vid but only with AMG models
all of them would be don't buys lol
AMG is literally what ruined Mercedes.
@@hotlunch4415 I'd say it was partnering with chrysler. all mercs were pretty much bullet proof until then, even the AMGs. I have no source but I heard someone at chrysler essentially told them they would make a lot more money doing parts and repairs if they under-engineered the cars instead of over-engineering them to be ultra reliable. sell more cars that way as well. I see more 90s mercedes still on the road where I live than 2000s models
@Mike I've had 2 AMGs and they both needed constant maintenance. I still talk to the guy I sold my last one to (06 CLS 55) and he's done the airbags 2 or 3 times, couple window regulators, transmission, gaskets etc and hes only put 15k on it in 4 years. The one I had before that was an 04 CL 55 and the hydraulics were constantly blowing on that too. I have an audi s7 now with an apr stage 2 tune and I've had zero problems with it in 3 years.
If you are going for an AMG I would stick with the Eclass E55 03-06 from all my research that Eclass engine is just bulletproof!
I have a 2000 clk 430 and this mug run like a charm ♥️. I fix it myself 225,398 on the dash running like new.
Wizard, very good episode. you missed one very bad era for Mercedes, from 2006-2007 and some 08's, of any class 350 engines, there's a list of engine serial numbers available that have balance shaft problems; the shaft gear is made of the wrong material and it wears causing the chain to jump and destroy the engine. The warning sign is a CEL that won't clear and is related to timing. The fix is to pull the engine and change the shaft; about a $5k repair.
Keep up the good work.
How about the 2007 E550? I have one, but no problems with 200k runs like a champ besides the transmission control module went bad...
Great video ! But you will preferrably want a facelifted W212 E class in that middle category: the 550 is a V8 powerhouse and perfect as a sedan or coupe if you want to spoil yourself (no need for an AMG) 😀! Otherwise the 400 V6 is a smooth and subtle engine for a more practical wagon ...
Another excellent buy is the W212 E-Class Pre-facelift, especially model years 2012 and 2013. Assembled in Germany, and excellent ratings on consumer reports.
Your right i have one excellet year car its the most reliable for some reason.
Thanks for the information. I love Mercedes but I'm still figuring out which one to buy.
I think this is a great channel for high school & college kids who are on a budget looking for advice on older dependable cars they can afford.
Wooooo I bought a 2013 c300 last year glad to hear you recommend it 🤟🏼
How’s it doing so far??
I have a e550 and it has a new timing chain on it when I bought it and it's very reliable
My concern about Mercedes is the expensive maintenance and costly repairs, specially the air ride suspension. I usually do my own maintenance basic maintenance on my Mazda and Ford. It seems that German cars make DIY a little bit harder. The vehicle that I'm thinking about purchasing is the 2012 to 2014 E-350 wagon, because of it being one of the extremely rare and stylish wagons with that rear-facing seat.
if you know how to fix cars you will have no issues
Currently own an 07 350, the older engines suffered from premature balance shaft wear, which an campaign was opened for, basically a full rebuild, currently sitting at 230000 and still rolling strong