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.!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 🇮🇪
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
@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".
You're the shit bro. Maybe the most informative and relevant (to me) RUclips video I've ever watched. Very well done my friend. Truly excellent. I got the 2003 s500 w/ sport trim. Winning.
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 .
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.
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....
This is by far, the best video I've seen about the Mercedes W220. I bought one for my girlfriend, after testing that air ride, i'm looking to buy one for myself too hopeuflly a S600 I was afraid of the issues I could encounter with it but man, your video is sooo inspiring. I'm from Canada too and I used to work in Burlington so I know Oakville pretty well and their dealer ship. Back in the days, there was a garage near the MB dealership that specialised in Mercedes Benz, and man that guy was just a gold mind of knowledge and how to fix things quickly and not too expensive. Since I moved to MTL i've lost contact with him and honestly that's why I stopped buying Mercedes Benz, but I'm slowly getting the hitch again after driving my girlfriend S430, and your video have really boost my confidence on buying one. Thank you very much
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
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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 ; )
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
car was a one owner vehicle and very well maintained by the owner. car was serviced at dealer and I have all the service records from new. Its my winter car, so far so good. great product
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.
Hi Daniel, I agree with newton raymond and his comment. Your observations are spot-on and with good detail. You emphasize all the right things!! Except one thing......when you open the car door, you do not see 'chrome", you see polished aluminum. Today, the only 'chrome' you will see on cars is either a shiny vinyl wrap, or polished aluminum. It may be highly polished, but real chrome went out and off the market back in the '70's. You may be able to see yourself in the reflection.......still polished aluminum. All it really is minutia. Great video, with great information.
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....
You are fantastic and informative. I have a 1999 S320 V6 (which is strange because all the parts catalogues only list from 2000), but I'm in Australia and it is a gorgeous car purchased for $2500aud. I'm happy with it and thank you for the video.
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. ;)
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.
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.
I Bought my S430 for about 5500 in excellent condition just a few small blemishes and it performs beautifully. For my first Mercedes seeing it value go up just brings such delight to my soull.......
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
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
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.
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
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.
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!
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
@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 🤔
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.
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.
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.)
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.
@@Foxtechconsultants that is soooo damn funny to read about "brake controllers" and "disconnect the battery for replacing break pads"... when owning W126.
Gracias Daniel muy buen vídeo. Yo tengo un Audi A6 de 1996. La verdad son muy comodos estos coches grandes alemanes, sobretodo para viajar. Ahora estan a buen precio para comprar usados, poca gente quiere este tipo de coche, pero los que lo tienen, si está bien conservado también lo valoran y no lo quiere mal vender. Entonces es cuestión de mirar y negociar.
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...
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.
Great video, very entertaining! Anyone with a pulse would fall in love with this car, but man, despite all the great things about it, it's just more trouble than it's worth. To own a car like this, you'd have to be retired, and/or have endless amounts of free time to putter around the Internet trying to figure out what's wrong with the car every time you have an issue. If you have a 40hr/week job, you don't have time to own a car like this. I used to have a 2007 MINI Cooper, and I sold it after only a year and a half because there were so many issues with it, it was being fixed more than it was on the road. It was a great car....WHEN IT WORKED, which was generally never. I got tired of having to Google the problems and then trying to find a shop that would/could do the work. My Godfather had a 7 Series BMW...same story. Had a coolant pipe issue- dealer quoted him like 12 grand to fix, he had to get on the Internet and this shop in California engineered a workaround for like under 2 grand. He had to order the part and have it shipped here, and then showed the RUclips video to a mechanic who was able to do it. What a headache, and he was without the car for like a week while they did the work. If you REALLY can't live without German engineering, your best bet is to lease a new one. Drive it 3 years, have all the maintenance and repair costs 100% covered, and then give it back- let it be someone else's problem. At some point you've gotta decide is me looking fly in this whip worth me having to spend every waking hour worrying about whether or not this car is going to actually get me to my destination without either 1 ) stranding me roadside or 2 ) draining my 401K. Buy a Lexus, Acura, or Volvo.
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.
@@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
S430 has always been the most elegant car ever made in history in my mind. However, I got a Lexus LS430 as my first car due to its impeccable reliability. Basic maintenance is all you need. No surprise repair bills.
Lots of good info about the W220. I disagree on the hack-job fixes, though. Do yourself a favor and stop watching Scotty Kilmer. He's the kind of guy who thinks it's OK to fix a blown head gasket with a bottle of mystery goo. These are Mercedes-Benz automobiles and they should be maintained accordingly.
Lol or the S600 that had a radiator tube fixed with JBweld instead of just replacing the tube. That caused the engine to overheat which is why they sold it. Hoovies bought that and fixed it up.
Way too expensive to maintain these complicated unrealizable cars well. Had a 93 S500 a terrible money pit. More expensive failures in 50k than all other cars I've owned combined in 40 years and 1.5 million miles. A complete time-consuming frustrating disappointment.
You don't listen to scotty vary well I've noticed he's right most of the time and he said Mercedes-Benz are the best cars but they just cost too much and he's right the guy on this video is way off
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
I've had lots of used Mercedes and they never gave me any problems. Usually I drive them for twenty thousand miles and then sell them for what I bought them for
@@tommydo961 Camry is better for elderly and women or if you live in a far village that nearby mechanics are unprofessional otherwise if you know someone who is a Mercedes specialist that is great. After this experience I realized that bmw is a real money pit and less reliable than mercedes.but for young men it is okay to have a Mercedes because they have more ability to perform maintenance and researches. And every brand has its pros and cons. Mercedes is more expensive to maintain but in return, it is safer and higher quality ride than even Lexus. So it is not a money waste or pit as Scotty killer says because the expensive repairs he mentioned can be avoided.
Juan Romo I ended up trading it, car had 230k, was purchased with 20k miles. Never had any major engine or transmission problem. Besides maintenance, I had the trans fluid changed once.
The BEST car that I have ever purchased and still own. 2000 s430, 225,765 miles and still going! Great video!👊
Hello have you done many repairs really thinking on getting one
275k here! just valve cover gaskets replaced and new alternator. replaced air suspension with arnott struts. best daily
I sold my 2012 s63 and 2013 s65 with just 17-22knon them 3yrs ago...but kept my 03" s600 !
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.!
223k miles and still GOING god bless all of u amen.
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.
Wow how come you work that far away from home
Wooooow man you just gave me inspiration lol I have 223k miles on my Azurite blue S430!!!! God bless amen
Amazing!
Hit the 1 million mark and resell it to Mercedes Benz and have them put it in a museum!
Now I know what car to get for a traveling job. Or if I start door dashing full time!
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.
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.
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.
Any major problems do you still own it?
This is the most informative s class video i have seen yet
I’ll second that !
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
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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.
I own the w220 s600 2005. Had everything replaced new she’s a beauty.
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
How much money for all new parts?
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.
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 🇮🇪
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.
Nothing beats an S class. But dude you can sell pork to a vegetarian the way you speak
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.
Lol. So true!
lol!!!!!!
Lmao yeah he sold me on her persona. But I have to say I enjoy his charismatic happy sense of talk lol
Lexus LS beats it.
Stellar production. I don't even own an S class nor have I ever wanted to, but I still watched every second.
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
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.
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
Wow thanks :D
@@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
Dude this video rocks!!
I could listen to this guy talk all day. Absolutely excellent video.
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.
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.
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.
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.
colt hoover have you had to replace anything since start of your ownership.
Airmatic ?
Im about to buy one too i use to have a bmw 530i 04 but im going to benz s class 500
@@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.
@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".
This is the best car review video ever made. Incredibly well documented, easy to follow. Thank you so much!
You're the shit bro. Maybe the most informative and relevant (to me) RUclips video I've ever watched. Very well done my friend. Truly excellent. I got the 2003 s500 w/ sport trim. Winning.
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 .
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.
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....
This is by far, the best video I've seen about the Mercedes W220. I bought one for my girlfriend, after testing that air ride, i'm looking to buy one for myself too hopeuflly a S600 I was afraid of the issues I could encounter with it but man, your video is sooo inspiring. I'm from Canada too and I used to work in Burlington so I know Oakville pretty well and their dealer ship. Back in the days, there was a garage near the MB dealership that specialised in Mercedes Benz, and man that guy was just a gold mind of knowledge and how to fix things quickly and not too expensive. Since I moved to MTL i've lost contact with him and honestly that's why I stopped buying Mercedes Benz, but I'm slowly getting the hitch again after driving my girlfriend S430, and your video have really boost my confidence on buying one.
Thank you very much
Thnx!
Love to hear it.
I'm curious if you still remember the name of that garage?
Had mine for 4 years so far. It refuses to die. It just keeps going. And going. And going.
How many miles
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
Im buying one from 1999 probably tomorrow.
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
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).
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.
Why can't all true running costs videos be like this. Very informative
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.
Same predicament I am in! C55 amg or s430 amg?
Best review of a W220, at least for me.
Love this video. And in a way makes me feel like I’m not completely mad when I talk to my S430
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.
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.
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!
Thank you so much for such a detailed description and your own experience of owning this beautiful car .
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.
slim Large
109k and had to change transmission
Watching while enjoying a Żołądkowa Gorzka at 2 degrees - it really does taste excellent ;)
Cheers from Poland, Daniel!
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.
Ricardo, did you figure out cause of battery drain?
@@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.
@@ricardoe2579 wow....thanks for your response..
@@lostnmusiqueI hope it helps. Let me know if that’s the issue.
One of the best down to earth car assessments i have seen.
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.
I think this is one of th most beautiful cars ever made. The rear ends are just amazing.
Absolutely amazing video! Why in hell aren’t there thousands of views? Well anyway.. fellow W220 owner here representing! Keep up the great work!
I'd say 195,000 views is a lot of views
@@lf3566 now it's a quarter mill
@@younginfamou6053 225k and climbing
We at 418k at the moment lol
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.
Lovely video. Love oozes out from every angle. Well done buddy! Fellow Canadian and Merc owner here.
its aboot time someone did a video like this
i'm subscribing right away
I have just Purchased a 2004 Mercedes S 500 and I have so many questions???????????????? 😣
ABED ODTALLAH weren’t you supposed to do research before purchase lol
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 ; )
This is probably the best car video I have ever seen. Thank you, I am about to purchase this same model car.
You deserve way more views and subscribers
I was thinking the same.
37:52
We at 418k views
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
Wow. I thought this video has hundreds of thousands views, at least. Frankly it deserve a millions, amazing video! Thanks
Daniel Kon, can you talk about the airmatic strut alternative variations if the leak is from the rubber for example?
just bought a 2002 s430 and using this vid as a starting point for basic info. thanks a lot bro
just hope that it won't be like the family truckster as in national lampoon vacation...."if you like like it now you'll hate it later"...
car was a one owner vehicle and very well maintained by the owner. car was serviced at dealer and I have all the service records from new. Its my winter car, so far so good. great product
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.
Hi Daniel, I agree with newton raymond and his comment. Your observations are spot-on and with good detail. You emphasize all the right things!! Except one thing......when you open the car door, you do not see 'chrome", you see polished aluminum. Today, the only 'chrome' you will see on cars is either a shiny vinyl wrap, or polished aluminum. It may be highly polished, but real chrome went out and off the market back in the '70's. You may be able to see yourself in the reflection.......still polished aluminum. All it really is minutia. Great video, with great information.
allll the old mercedes are the best body style period
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....
i think w221 is well designed
first time i watched a non television car program over 15 minutes. truly an incredibly useful video!
Duuude you really deserve a lot more subscribers. Keep up the good work!!
I absolutely love the S-Class, I have a 99 S-420 and aside for gas she is relatively low maintenance.
this is an absolutly amazing video. I just got a 2003 mercedes S500! Thank you!
How has it been? Hoping to get one someday :)
You are fantastic and informative. I have a 1999 S320 V6 (which is strange because all the parts catalogues only list from 2000), but I'm in Australia and it is a gorgeous car purchased for $2500aud. I'm happy with it and thank you for the video.
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. ;)
This is the BEST, most informative video in the world regarding the W220 S-Class.
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.
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.
I Bought my S430 for about 5500 in excellent condition just a few small blemishes and it performs beautifully. For my first Mercedes seeing it value go up just brings such delight to my soull.......
I was considering this and the Lexus ls 430. I took the Lexus and I couldn't be happier. Zero problems...zero
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
But it will never be a mercedes.. Never
@@Biefstukje .. You're right.. Lexus runs and runs and runs amd runs.. Oh yeah and it runs..lol!
@ Justin, you’re right! It’s much better.
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
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.
I just got a 2001 amg s55. I love it
Well done Dan.. You've ticked all the boxes. I'll be telling all my friends to check your presentation out. Cheers, Jon...
Every time I watch a W220 video, it makes me want one more.
I enjoy your channel.
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
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
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.
@@SaintNobody where did you buy your head unit ?
Bought my 2005 s430 from a old guy in Miami 5 years ago and I’ve never had one single problem
Cześć. Świetne video. Zawsze miałem ochotę na ten samochód. Koszulkę też masz zajefajną. Pozdrawiam.
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!
I didn't expect to enjoy that as much as I did. Thanks, great work.
VP of the Daniel Kon fan club-Africa Chapter.
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
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
Miraj Ali My experience is the reverse.
"More Better" , lulz.... mercedes owner
walperstyle Not all people are from an English speaking country
What about 2002
@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 🤔
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.
Great review is an understatement. Powodzenia i samych sukcesów!
Thinking about getting a 2006. Your video was fantastic. I actually was engaged for the full time. God Bess!
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.
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.)
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.
@@Foxtechconsultants that is soooo damn funny to read about "brake controllers" and "disconnect the battery for replacing break pads"... when owning W126.
Gracias Daniel muy buen vídeo. Yo tengo un Audi A6 de 1996. La verdad son muy comodos estos coches grandes alemanes, sobretodo para viajar. Ahora estan a buen precio para comprar usados, poca gente quiere este tipo de coche, pero los que lo tienen, si está bien conservado también lo valoran y no lo quiere mal vender. Entonces es cuestión de mirar y negociar.
Nice S-Class and.. Nice t-shirt ;) Gretings from Poland !
W Polsce s-class jest raczej rzadkością. Generalnie Polacy boją się awaryjności pneumat. zawieszenia.
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...
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.
I've owned about 15 different Mercedes and wouldn't want anything else
@@karrknutt3842 on my 6th now...the best or nothing!
This is one of the best videos on RUclips - content, presentation and presenter are exceptional. I really enjoyed watching this.
Mercedes Benzs age like fine wine.
Great video, very entertaining! Anyone with a pulse would fall in love with this car, but man, despite all the great things about it, it's just more trouble than it's worth. To own a car like this, you'd have to be retired, and/or have endless amounts of free time to putter around the Internet trying to figure out what's wrong with the car every time you have an issue. If you have a 40hr/week job, you don't have time to own a car like this.
I used to have a 2007 MINI Cooper, and I sold it after only a year and a half because there were so many issues with it, it was being fixed more than it was on the road. It was a great car....WHEN IT WORKED, which was generally never. I got tired of having to Google the problems and then trying to find a shop that would/could do the work. My Godfather had a 7 Series BMW...same story. Had a coolant pipe issue- dealer quoted him like 12 grand to fix, he had to get on the Internet and this shop in California engineered a workaround for like under 2 grand. He had to order the part and have it shipped here, and then showed the RUclips video to a mechanic who was able to do it. What a headache, and he was without the car for like a week while they did the work.
If you REALLY can't live without German engineering, your best bet is to lease a new one. Drive it 3 years, have all the maintenance and repair costs 100% covered, and then give it back- let it be someone else's problem. At some point you've gotta decide is me looking fly in this whip worth me having to spend every waking hour worrying about whether or not this car is going to actually get me to my destination without either 1 ) stranding me roadside or 2 ) draining my 401K.
Buy a Lexus, Acura, or Volvo.
Also, Scotty Kilmer is never a good source.
A great source if you hate your car and want to do everything the wrong way.
He chooses the cheap way not everyone does
He chooses the wrong way most of the time.
Speak to better mechanics and no, Scotty is full of shit, a liar and a fraud.
@@rosalioquezada7318 he chooses the wrong way. However Chrisfix chooses the cheap way and shows you that cheap doesn't mean unsafe.
this breakdown is one of a kind...it a lifestyle not just a car...
Lol, a quick showing of my local craigslist shows (big american city) that 2000-2003s have an average asking price of $1900 USD.
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.
@@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
S430 has always been the most elegant car ever made in history in my mind. However, I got a Lexus LS430 as my first car due to its impeccable reliability. Basic maintenance is all you need. No surprise repair bills.
Would advise ppl to have a S320/S350 Diesel. They last longer, causing less motor-technical issues..
What petrol version would you recommend?
RPGengineer567 430s and 500s
I bought a black S model with air suspension.from 2004. The best car iv ever owned
Lots of good info about the W220. I disagree on the hack-job fixes, though. Do yourself a favor and stop watching Scotty Kilmer. He's the kind of guy who thinks it's OK to fix a blown head gasket with a bottle of mystery goo. These are Mercedes-Benz automobiles and they should be maintained accordingly.
Lol or the S600 that had a radiator tube fixed with JBweld instead of just replacing the tube. That caused the engine to overheat which is why they sold it. Hoovies bought that and fixed it up.
Way too expensive to maintain these complicated unrealizable cars well. Had a 93 S500 a terrible money pit. More expensive failures in 50k than all other cars I've owned combined in 40 years and 1.5 million miles. A complete time-consuming frustrating disappointment.
You don't listen to scotty vary well I've noticed he's right most of the time and he said Mercedes-Benz are the best cars but they just cost too much and he's right the guy on this video is way off
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
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
I owned one. He's not wrong.
Great review on the S class! I learn about my s500 in your video than I learned in the past 4 years of owning.
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
Truth
Great video. Nice to see someone enjoying that car rather than hating on it
Scotty is one of the worst sources, always advising us to drive Camry's
thokozani mbambo unless you’re rich, for normal person a camry would be the best choice.
I've had lots of used Mercedes and they never gave me any problems. Usually I drive them for twenty thousand miles and then sell them for what I bought them for
@@tommydo961
Camry is better for elderly and women or if you live in a far village that nearby mechanics are unprofessional otherwise if you know someone who is a Mercedes specialist that is great. After this experience I realized that bmw is a real money pit and less reliable than mercedes.but for young men it is okay to have a Mercedes because they have more ability to perform maintenance and researches. And every brand has its pros and cons. Mercedes is more expensive to maintain but in return, it is safer and higher quality ride than even Lexus. So it is not a money waste or pit as Scotty killer says because the expensive repairs he mentioned can be avoided.
thokozani mbambo I know. Not even accords. Lol
Every possible car is endless money pit for Scotty. Even subaru which havent bothered me at all. Cheap car.
You really put effort into this video and it is greatly appreciated. Very informative
My dad bought one of these new and put 120,000 miles on his, before it was totaled by a semi truck.
Johnny Dong I’m not even 20
I have had my w220 since 2000. 17 years later she still running like a top.
Chucky Boii how many miles you have on yours?
Juan Romo I ended up trading it, car had 230k, was purchased with 20k miles. Never had any major engine or transmission problem. Besides maintenance, I had the trans fluid changed once.