Here’s Why Broke People Drive Mercedes and Rich People Drive Lexus

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2020
  • Lexus vs Mercedes, Which is Worse, DIY and car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Lexus car review. Mercedes car review. The best luxury car, Mercedes or Lexus? Is Lexus still reliable? Are Mercedes cars any good? Which car is worth buying, Mercedes or Lexus? Is Lexus a better bargain than Mercedes? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  3 года назад +80

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    • @tonymontana3742
      @tonymontana3742 3 года назад +2

      Scotty, what do you think about a 2015 Lexus RX350 w/29k miles?

    • @lanceryderwilson8618
      @lanceryderwilson8618 3 года назад +1

      Scotty what are your thoughts on a Bmw E46 M3

    • @alp6475
      @alp6475 3 года назад

      How about commercial MB? Like Metris Van?

    • @johnathandoerty1021
      @johnathandoerty1021 3 года назад +2

      @@tonymontana3742 : Great vehicle (RX 350). However, the “Hybrid” model would be a b**ch to work on.
      I own an RX 330, and I love it - the “Factory” Thermostat barely went bad @ 189,000 miles!!!

    • @nikbird12
      @nikbird12 3 года назад +1

      @scotty i live in small city 2000km away from Toronto, Ontario. Auto market is limited here. I have 2 options right now for car.
      1 is 2016 Honda civic touring with 41k km in 18k and other one is 2018 mazda 3 GS with 15k km in 18k.
      Which one should i go for...?

  • @Arceus556
    @Arceus556 3 года назад +2236

    I work for mercedes, the entire service department owns a toyota each

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 3 года назад +341

      Hi I work for Mercedes Benz as a tech..
      -oh cool which Mercedes do you drive?
      Toyota Sienna.
      -😐.. makes sense👍😂🍻

    • @soldiernew5187
      @soldiernew5187 3 года назад +101

      Bet they're all Celicas

    • @nishant54
      @nishant54 3 года назад +58

      @@soldiernew5187 No they ride different models of Toyota

    • @airglide2
      @airglide2 3 года назад +16

      Ouch.

    • @azizhachimi8744
      @azizhachimi8744 3 года назад +130

      @@nishant54 Toyota is reliable, but boring/bland to death....I would NEVER EVER drive a corolla/camry/sienna/matric.......I drive a MB , am proud of it, and it has been more than good to me ...Nice, strong, luxurious, quiet efficient (ECO mode in city driving) and with a buttery smooth 3.5 L V6 engine... comfortable with a great handling....What do you want more? I is a bit on the expensive side when it comes to maintenance (I have just paid 1000$ for 4 Zimmerman rotors and Akebono brake pads), but it is OK for me...Everything comes at a price, so Toyota, honda, kia, hyundai,....and all the plastic toys of sort.....please keep them awaaaaaay from me....A Lexus/Acura would be fine by me though...

  • @evilpeach2
    @evilpeach2 3 года назад +818

    The best Mercedes is a 1994 Toyota Celica

  • @edwardjbarton
    @edwardjbarton 3 года назад +313

    Gotta love a guy that quotes Archimedes when talking oxygen sensors!

  • @mundie33
    @mundie33 3 года назад +240

    Dependability is the greatest luxury in life...

    • @sophiafaith1000
      @sophiafaith1000 3 года назад +9

      100% agree to this

    • @MsRenny23
      @MsRenny23 3 года назад +3

      Amen

    • @jeff346
      @jeff346 3 года назад +3

      Makes me feels good with my shitty 97 Camry

    • @staceyharvey6329
      @staceyharvey6329 2 года назад

      @@jeff346 Bravo for keeping that Camry. My 98 Avalon was badly wrecked & id still love to have it back

    • @SariahSavvyTips
      @SariahSavvyTips 2 года назад

      And you don't need a Lexus or Mercedes to get dependability.

  • @e.j.c1795
    @e.j.c1795 3 года назад +72

    Have you ever noticed scotty sounds like Joe Pesci sometimes?
    "Whats funny about the way I tell the story" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @PauloNideck
    @PauloNideck 3 года назад +184

    Brazilian here. The biggest market share of Mercedez in Brazil is producing buses for public transportation.

    • @canardeur8390
      @canardeur8390 3 года назад +2

      Gosto muito dos superarticulados com 23 metros de cumprimento.
      Gostaria de visitar Brasil outra vez e apanhar o trolébus superarticulado da Metra em São Paulo.
      Abraços.

    • @PauloNideck
      @PauloNideck 3 года назад +2

      @@canardeur8390 Sim, são bem diferentes!

    • @charming0077
      @charming0077 3 года назад +1

      I agree benz are rock solid, check out to older diesel models still running in Arab deserts, hitting over 2million km I've seen them 😳 benz keep you your family safe aswellnot some cheap Japanese body and saves you constant trips to mechanic's.
      99% when toyota acura honda or lexus infiniti crash its fatal.

    • @nishant4262
      @nishant4262 2 года назад

      An Indian here, we have your Marcopolo buses here by Tata motors

    • @hastensavoir7782
      @hastensavoir7782 2 года назад

      Which proves the Reliabilty, like Volvo makes Trucks

  • @ed7440
    @ed7440 3 года назад +28

    I had a 2017 Mercedes GLE for 4 years and I loved it. Now I just got a 2021 Lexus Rx350 and am amazed. I just changed my perspective, now I love Lexus. 🥰

    • @Rzwan151
      @Rzwan151 9 месяцев назад

      Can u tell me the difference between them in terms of ride quality?

  • @axjohn
    @axjohn 3 года назад +375

    “I’d never spend that kind of money, I’M TOO CHEAP!”
    Same here, Scotty. 😎

    • @n2uid01
      @n2uid01 3 года назад +1

      Thats right!

    • @Zy_royalty
      @Zy_royalty 3 года назад +1

      But he just spent $100,000 on a Lexus lol

    • @twobeagles1365
      @twobeagles1365 3 года назад +7

      You have a short time here, Why not splurge a little, Enjoy yourself, One guarantee there is, when you die there wont be a U-Haul hooked to the hearse hauling all your loot with You... Think about it. Happy New Year..

    • @EmilAGil
      @EmilAGil 3 года назад +1

      @@Zy_royalty It will last him forever, the same can't be said about a Merc

    • @theroyalcrownedtiger2946
      @theroyalcrownedtiger2946 3 года назад +1

      The old diesel Mercedes Benz lasts forever.

  • @christophers5510
    @christophers5510 3 года назад +198

    *HAPPY NEW YEAR TO SCOTTY, HIS FAMILY, & ALL THE VIEWERS!*

    • @timhahn2428
      @timhahn2428 3 года назад +12

      Same to you and your family.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  3 года назад +34

      Happy New Year!

    • @alialwazzan3845
      @alialwazzan3845 3 года назад +3

      Thank its my birthday and happy new year to you

    • @mickbee7871
      @mickbee7871 3 года назад +3

      Happy New year to you to bro ,Happy New Year Scotty and everyone on the channel may God Bless you all ,stay safe !

    • @christiangriffith225
      @christiangriffith225 3 года назад +1

      Same to you and your family

  • @B-RY556
    @B-RY556 3 года назад +140

    Well, everyone doesn’t believe me!! 😂😂😂😂 oh Scotty,

  • @hulksta3223
    @hulksta3223 3 года назад +39

    That “head gasket” gesture is EPIC!!! 🤣

  • @mikebrzoska9741
    @mikebrzoska9741 3 года назад +7

    Scotty, you’re back to one of the retro intros. Changing things up is a good thing. Keep doing what you’re doing, love the channel!

  • @atayal_1
    @atayal_1 3 года назад +56

    i see that LEGO mustang Scotty👀

  • @icifishopdohc5979
    @icifishopdohc5979 3 года назад +109

    This gentleman is THE mechanic ! Honest, authentic, he Gets Right to the goal with no useless "yada, yada, yada" ; grettings from Swiss.

  • @JDMHaze
    @JDMHaze 3 года назад +108

    my ex just got jeep renegade, its burning the hell outta that oil!!! drinks it like lemonade on a summer day

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  3 года назад +52

      that's how they come from the factory

    • @dforrest4503
      @dforrest4503 3 года назад +16

      Well, that’s why they’re an “ex”

    • @Sodapopper100
      @Sodapopper100 3 года назад +2

      Where they your ex before or after the Renegade? If my SO got a Jeep I'll leave them stranded just like Jeep would anyways

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 3 года назад +6

      @@Sodapopper100 lmaoo She got it after, I broke up with her and we're good friends it just wasn't the right time for us, however as a friend I told her not to get a damn jeep and now look , I happened to check her oil and it was literally at the bottom of the stick, I'm amazed she made it this long

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 3 года назад +2

      @@dforrest4503 Me and her are on good terms, she literally still feeds me till this day half the time. She's actually a good person, she doesn't deserve a Fiat, but I tried to warn her but she was hooked on jeep for some reason

  • @c.1211
    @c.1211 3 года назад +235

    Lexus is the best!👍

    • @MSotelo503
      @MSotelo503 3 года назад +7

      Lexus mostly look like family older cars but run well.

    • @john-or9cf
      @john-or9cf 3 года назад +19

      @@MSotelo503 gotta disagree! My ‘19 RX350 is hardly an old family car!

    • @markhazzard9730
      @markhazzard9730 3 года назад +7

      @c. 1; I agree. I've had a 2004 GX470 for 5 years and I LOVE it!

    • @TradingFeline
      @TradingFeline 3 года назад +2

      @@MSotelo503 maybe the old ones but not the newer ones

    • @HonestAbe
      @HonestAbe 3 года назад +1

      Just got a 16' 200T LOVE MY CAR!!

  • @thegoodfella2045
    @thegoodfella2045 3 года назад +27

    Once again thank you Scotty because of you I chose a Lexus LS460 2015 over a Dodge ram rebel !!!

  • @rockeyjayy6434
    @rockeyjayy6434 3 года назад +4

    Thank you for all your tips and what to look for and keep our eyes open.

  • @shelseavera
    @shelseavera 3 года назад +17

    i had a mercedes for 3 years and it was an ENDLESS money pit. it was literally emptying my savings account with the constant repairs. i just recently bought a Lexus and i can already see a HUGE difference. you get the best of a luxury vehicle but best of all, Reliability!!
    BEST financial decision ever! love my Lexus.

  • @chrisexperience7
    @chrisexperience7 3 года назад +86

    Just sold my second Mercedes. Gosh what a relief. This was the second Mercedes that’s given me nothing but trouble. Not only the money, but having to bring it in to fix them all the way is a second job in itself. Never again.

    • @minorityofone1510
      @minorityofone1510 3 года назад +10

      I have owned 2 older Mercs - when the mechanicals were simple and reliable but the body would rust out in our damp climate. I now own a Lexus.
      Modern Mercs dont rust but I really dont want to drive a car that has a computer to decide whether the battery is charged enough to turn on the interior lights!

    • @millionaireidealist4459
      @millionaireidealist4459 3 года назад +1

      there were some models who are really a product of bad engineering, same for hondas & toyotas.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 года назад +3

      Had an '81 and '89. I said the same thing: "NEVER AGAIN". And, yes, both were made in Germany, bought new and flawlessly maintained. Actually both arrived with factory defects, too!

    • @josephmay777
      @josephmay777 3 года назад +3

      So right! Although fun to drive, the 3 E-Coupes that I leased were under warranty but the repair trips to the dealer became a 2nd job.

    • @keithschneidly3922
      @keithschneidly3922 3 года назад +3

      We had a 1980 450 SL. It was like dating an out of work super model with a titanium chastity belt and a giant credit card bill.

  • @LordHog
    @LordHog 3 года назад +15

    I had a used 2004 E-Class (about 3-4 years old) which ran great and no issues 5 years until someone rear end us and totaled the car

  • @scottbartlett4853
    @scottbartlett4853 3 года назад +2

    I see Santa got you a brand new flashy intro for Christmas. Good on you my man! You must have been on the Nice list.

  • @schmojo33
    @schmojo33 3 года назад +140

    A lot of broke people like to try really hard to convince others they aren't broke so when they have money they blow it on clothes and buy a dirt cheap Mercedes on Craigslist along with shitty rims.

    • @chadcapitol6674
      @chadcapitol6674 3 года назад +3

      Ouch!

    • @subconsciouslyinyahead7977
      @subconsciouslyinyahead7977 3 года назад +2

      Lmao ur significant other must have done so. Or ur evil brother/sister

    • @schmojo33
      @schmojo33 3 года назад +5

      @@subconsciouslyinyahead7977 Nah and nah, just people I run into, especially when I was at school and if you spend a lot of time around an autoshop like I do. People come in with a Mercedes they just bought with rims they just bought but the thing is full of problems and they can't afford to fix it since they blew it on rims. Then the car sits for 6 or more months. Guess what ends up on Craigslist again soon after? Its a funny cycle.

    • @barthalomeowthegreat8470
      @barthalomeowthegreat8470 3 года назад +2

      Used to live in this mansion area. This one owner had an incredible home. His children were livin that lavish lifestyle. But the actual owner? Wearing raggedy clothes.

    • @schmojo33
      @schmojo33 3 года назад +4

      @@barthalomeowthegreat8470 Next to one of my dad's old autoshops was a carwash owned by a nice guy who was easily a millionaire and he didn't have to work at all but he wanted to stay busy and drove an average truck that wasn't clean (despite owning a carwash) and had your normal dents and scrapes and a fair bit of miles and just wore a t shirt and jeans. He always liked to help. He never bragged or tried to show off.

  • @nomad.wedding
    @nomad.wedding 3 года назад +58

    I bought a 2nd hand Mercedes E300 for my business. I get bigger tips from clients now, compared to when I used to drive a Toyota... and that pays for all the insurance excess fees...

    • @barthalomeowthegreat8470
      @barthalomeowthegreat8470 3 года назад +7

      Interesting insight.

    • @MongaBoyz123
      @MongaBoyz123 3 года назад +4

      You use a Mercedes to drive Uber ?

    • @nomad.wedding
      @nomad.wedding 3 года назад +5

      @@MongaBoyz123 I run a wedding photography business.

    • @istvandr.fedorko1249
      @istvandr.fedorko1249 3 года назад +7

      Now you'll have enough money for the repair bills.

    • @flowerpt
      @flowerpt 3 года назад +4

      That's cool - they can "see" that other people are giving you big enough tips to afford a Mercedes, so they behave accordingly to be normal.

  • @SteveRogers461
    @SteveRogers461 3 года назад +13

    I spent 3k in less than 12 months on my Mercedes and sold it as soon as I could ... looking for a nice Toyota now

  • @royaltyJkash
    @royaltyJkash 2 года назад +2

    Tbh I research any car I’m going to buy thru your videos. If I’m looking for a certain type of car, I always come to your videos to see what you’d recommend. You got me into a Lexus and I don’t think I’ll go without owning one for the rest of my life. Great, reliable cars.

  • @EchoTangoSuitcase
    @EchoTangoSuitcase 3 года назад +9

    Funny thing...
    There are genuine situations where you have to be selective about what you drive, because what your customer see's you driving MATTERS.
    It has to be good enough for you to seem appropriately prosperous, but not so expensive that they're going to be wondering how much of their bill is going into that luxury car you showed up in.

  • @andrewstones2921
    @andrewstones2921 3 года назад +18

    Scotty I love your videos, it’s always important to mention how your location affects this. In Europe a Mercedes is a totally different proposition. Many European owners find Mercedes to be decent, reliable and modest priced cars with great service support and cheap parts. In the USA this is different, not least because you have very different models with different engines even though they bear the same badge.

    • @jhon__1940
      @jhon__1940 2 года назад +2

      Nope. Both variants are the same. It's just these people are Toyota fan boys.

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 года назад +2

      I drive Honda and the savings let me keep my money: $400,000 in the bank. Mercedes wastes that money in maintenance

  • @WaslonLopes
    @WaslonLopes 3 года назад +76

    Dear Scotty, happy new year from Brazil! Your channel is two-fold for me: I learn mechanics as well as I improve my English listening skills.

    • @gustavohpk
      @gustavohpk 3 года назад +1

      Cool! Eu também faço a mesma coisa, gosto de mecânica e conheci o canal do Scotty há alguns meses, e estou melhorando meu inglês.
      Curioso é como alguns carros amados aqui no Brasil são descritos como "pile of junk" (de fato nossos padrões são bem baixos hehe).

    • @WaslonLopes
      @WaslonLopes 3 года назад +1

      @@gustavohpk E o melhor é que o inglês é no nível hard! Engraçado que ele detona os atuais carros da Jeep enquanto no Brasil a dupla Renegade/Compass vende como água.

    • @gustavohpk
      @gustavohpk 3 года назад +1

      @@WaslonLopes pena que aqui, Honda e Toyota são caros, e não temos nem Civic nem Corolla hatch. Atualmente tenho um Fiat Bravo, será que ele considera porcaria? Ao menos a manutenção é tranquila hehe.

    • @WaslonLopes
      @WaslonLopes 3 года назад

      @@gustavohpk Acho que não! O motor 1.8 do seu Bravo tem origem GM.

    • @gustavohpk
      @gustavohpk 3 года назад +1

      @@WaslonLopes Na verdade o Bravo tem o 1.8 E.torq com origem da fábrica de motores da Mini (o 1.8 GM equipava o antigo Stilo).
      Aqui o Renegade usa o E.torq também, mas nos EUA acho que usa o Multiair/Tigershark.

  • @ChevyCitation
    @ChevyCitation 3 года назад +28

    At 1:17 Scotty Benz will continue to make "Snob Mobiles" as long as people buy them

    • @gocanada9749
      @gocanada9749 3 года назад +2

      he tells it like it IS for sure, SNOB MOBILES

  • @oldvetwhotravels.5326
    @oldvetwhotravels.5326 3 года назад +1

    Keep the info coming Scotty. I appreciate it! How is Tennessee treating you? I hope you like it.

  • @cazamerelong-bailey4102
    @cazamerelong-bailey4102 3 года назад +25

    Thats funny. I have an 02 solara that also is having power steering pump issues. I got 295,600 miles on her so maybe its not that surprising lol

  • @wrxtim09
    @wrxtim09 3 года назад +12

    Wait, why does your voice sound like Joe Pesci's in Casino?
    Anyways- Happy New Year to you, Scotty. Thanks for all the great content this year!

    • @gocanada9749
      @gocanada9749 3 года назад

      MORE LIKE ''MY COUSIN VINNY''

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 3 года назад

    Great Vid! I always love your opinion! Thanks for sharing about the GTO.

  • @andydundas2443
    @andydundas2443 3 года назад +1

    Happy Year's Eve Scotty! Thanks to you and your videos I'll be a lot more "car savvy" in 2021 than I have been in years past. 🙂

  • @00raisergundam
    @00raisergundam 3 года назад +268

    Everyone just buys them for the name/status.

    • @pawelodziomek4908
      @pawelodziomek4908 3 года назад +64

      And luxury, performance, power, technology, and style. The only thing lexus is better at us reliability

    • @The-Capitalist
      @The-Capitalist 3 года назад +22

      Wrong, I bought my Lexus for reliability...

    • @TheOliveboy93
      @TheOliveboy93 3 года назад +11

      Lol we got mercedes and toyota vans at my work and everyone prefers the hiaces over the sprinters

    • @Mbenzolovers
      @Mbenzolovers 3 года назад +8

      C63 amg just for name who cares it takes only 4 sec to 100km/h

    • @Spitfire2ss
      @Spitfire2ss 3 года назад +5

      A old Lexus with a 2j is pretty reliable

  • @TonyRomeNewMoney
    @TonyRomeNewMoney 3 года назад +10

    Mercedes are incredible cars and they last as long as Toyota’s. My 2011 C300 has run flawlessly for 200K mi. The endless money pits are BMW’s.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 года назад

      Mine sure didn't.

    • @TonyRomeNewMoney
      @TonyRomeNewMoney 3 года назад +4

      @Justinian Yi very true. I’ve owned 3 BMW’s. I continue to buy them because I fix them when needed. I also keep up on maintenance. My Mercedes has been run hard and has only needed routine repairs. People complain about semi exotic cars because even routine repairs are expensive, but that doesn’t make them bad cars.

    • @duncanidaho7494
      @duncanidaho7494 3 года назад +1

      I agree with you. In my familly we have a few C classes bought brand new and one Slk (all 3.5 v6), 10-11 years old now.They have been very reliable.
      On the other hand, the 3 BMW I had, they had multiple issues. Despite that I just bought my 4th BMW, it is really the ultimate driving machine (E90)

  • @petepacemaker
    @petepacemaker 3 года назад +27

    Three Stooges of Car Manufacturers!!! Quite the insult to the Stooges.

  • @jessiahy
    @jessiahy 3 года назад +6

    One of the dads at church bought a Mercedes, and it gave him so much hell, engine light would constantly turn on. He was so over it that he decided to get a Honda Accord haha

  • @JohnHoganN8
    @JohnHoganN8 3 года назад +85

    I had three Mercedes in a row as my daily driver in the UK (C,E & B) changing at three years, serviced them to schedule and had NO issues whatsoever. My wife had a SMART car, also no issues. When we lived in the US we had Honda, Toyota and Jeep, also reliable.
    It’s interesting to hear the American perspective on European cars.

    • @kevinskoti6541
      @kevinskoti6541 3 года назад +24

      Its just a completely different product. Scotty also has a video on that. Believe me, Mercedes in Europe = Lexus in the states, even better actually.

    • @turbosydney
      @turbosydney 3 года назад +21

      @@kevinskoti6541 yes, mercedes is a lot better in europe reliability wise, but still nowhere near as reliable as lexus

    • @kevinskoti6541
      @kevinskoti6541 3 года назад +13

      Thats a no no from me sir, people use Mercedes as taxi cabs just like they do with Camrys in NY. Most mechanics in Europe share the same opinion. Check then vin number, if a Mercedes starts with WDB that means that thing lasts more than a Honda or Toyota. Not to talk about their diesel engines, what a technology. I’ve seen them with 700k kilometers and as Scoty says they run and shift like a clock.

    • @DLUXEDITS
      @DLUXEDITS 3 года назад +6

      @@kevinskoti6541 just bought an 06 c350 with 100k miles no lights on the dashboard and the vin starts with WDB, so are you telling me I’m in the clear?😭😈

    • @reidafavela3493
      @reidafavela3493 3 года назад +14

      @@turbosydney In Europe they don't put that many miles on their cars the way Americans do. That is why European manufacturers don't see reliability a priority

  • @stunnasaad
    @stunnasaad 3 года назад +7

    Well the thing is, Mercedes-Benz makes reliable engines, it’s just that they upgrade infotainment regularly, and that’s where most of the problems occur. And maintenance is key. But main reason why Lexus is better in reliablity is because they are more conservative when it comes to infotainment, and they put new infotainment once it is tried and true. Tbh, I would get a Lexus GX 460 and a Lexus GSF. And one Mercedes-Benz sedan, the e53 AMG

  • @amrak-8401
    @amrak-8401 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Scotty, your knowledge and advice Is greatly appreciated…

  • @olatundeaboaba
    @olatundeaboaba 3 года назад +1

    So much good advice in one video. Thanks Scott

  • @unstablebobgable
    @unstablebobgable 3 года назад +4

    I like to roll up the Number and get all schmoked up while watching the Scotty Kilmers videos.

  • @davecrupel2817
    @davecrupel2817 3 года назад +62

    Oh MAN scotty! Don't be insulting Moe, Larry and Curley like that! 😂

    • @bigm383
      @bigm383 3 года назад +4

      I resemble that remark.

    • @Zertemis
      @Zertemis 3 года назад +3

      Scotty torched them hard.

    • @ITILII
      @ITILII 3 года назад +2

      I'm a victim of coycumstance....woo woo woo !

  • @AJ-dc2tt
    @AJ-dc2tt 3 года назад +2

    HAPPY NEW YEAR SCOTTY GOD BLESS!

  • @flycatchful
    @flycatchful 3 года назад +2

    I enjoy listening and watching all of Scotties videos. One thing he does not tell you is the cost of labor and it amounts too 90% of the repair cost. In my area it averages $110 dollar per hour using a flat rate manual. OEM parts are expensive because they are imported from Germany when repairing a Mercedes. I recently had the water pump replaced on my Mercedes SLK 320. In addition to replacing the pump it is recommended to replace the serpentine belt and thermostat at the same time. Total cost of parts and labor was $910 dollars.

  • @robc7323
    @robc7323 3 года назад +59

    Spot on description... "The three stooges of car manufacturing"

  • @frankpepe2079
    @frankpepe2079 3 года назад +10

    My grandmother has owned Mercedes models since the 80s, all you have to do is keep up with the maintenance, she never had any problems

    • @gurjottakhar903
      @gurjottakhar903 3 года назад +1

      Old mercedes were built like a tank mate

    • @mattmasteringer4399
      @mattmasteringer4399 3 года назад +2

      She hasn’t driving that knew Mercendes, Audi or Range Rover. Those cars are running plastics ready to make you broke.

    • @rd4844
      @rd4844 3 года назад +2

      I agree. I have a E350 and LR3 and people say "they don't last" im like well its prob cause you got yours from a dealership that doesn't even work on them. Its crazy how people trash cars that they have NEVER had. lol

    • @brandonwilliams966
      @brandonwilliams966 3 года назад

      Exactly.

  • @charlesmilton296
    @charlesmilton296 3 года назад +2

    I just bought a new Lexus, the last Lexus lasted 10 years with 0 repairs only 1 warranty repair. The market is flooded with after lease Mercedes, there are very few after lease Lexus cars on the market. I prefer to impress the guy inside the car not the people outside the car.

    • @rauldavila8632
      @rauldavila8632 Месяц назад

      I also just bought a new one. How has it been in the past 3 years now?

  • @justinheiman2366
    @justinheiman2366 3 года назад +1

    Scotty love your car videos helped me make a smart choice when buying my first car

  • @mmaxx8771
    @mmaxx8771 3 года назад +24

    I have a Mercedes with 400,000 miles on it and it runs like a top.

  • @hesavedawretchlikeme6902
    @hesavedawretchlikeme6902 3 года назад +2

    I always see folks driving around in Mercedes and know that most of them are a status symbol. I owned a Mercedes van once...was so glad to get rid of that money pit! Cannot tell you how much it broke down and left me stranded.
    I'm with Scotty---great service out of my F-150 pickup and have owned 3 Mazda vehicles in the past 7 years with no problems. Nothing wrong when traded, just needed a SUV for bigger space for passengers.

  • @MrPeinakatsuki11
    @MrPeinakatsuki11 3 года назад +2

    Happy New Year Scotty

  • @Venamarieroots
    @Venamarieroots 3 года назад +5

    Happy New Year Scotty ! I plan to buy 2020 Toyota Camry SE V4 are they a good car to buy

  • @danieldavison9138
    @danieldavison9138 3 года назад +74

    I already know before watching this he's gonna praise Lexus and crap on Mercedes

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 года назад +18

      I've owned them both and he's definitely right in my book.

    • @Ayban3
      @Ayban3 3 года назад +3

      rightfully so

    • @hitek9too255
      @hitek9too255 3 года назад

      @M P Like Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Nissan/Infiniti?

    • @hitek9too255
      @hitek9too255 3 года назад +11

      @@wholeNwon But Lexus can't compete with or compare to Mercedes. You can compare Lexus to Buick, Acura, Infiniti, some Volvo models but not Mercedes.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 года назад +10

      @@hitek9too255 I've had MBs for 20+years and only one Lexus LS400. I slightly preferred the handling characteristics of the former, but greatly prefer the latter overall. Things seemed always to be breaking on the German cars whereas the quality of engineering, construction and components of the Toyota product were reflected in the excellent reliability. The local MB dealer's service manager drove a Toyota. A friend even got rid of his Bentley Continental in favor of a Lexus and was very happy he did.
      So, believe what you will. Afterall, they are just transportation machines. But I prefer mine to work. Happy New Year.

  • @gleaminx
    @gleaminx 2 года назад +1

    I've got a 2016 Jeep Renegade (72k miles) and the only thing that went bad on it was the windshield washer pump that got clogged from me using rain-x washer fluid (covered under warranty). I was very hesitant purchasing a Fiat engine Jeep but my wife fell in love with it. I went with the extended warranty and she has been running fine. *knocks on wood*

  • @manavramchandani3874
    @manavramchandani3874 3 года назад +1

    Happy new yr Scotty.

  • @samnewton62
    @samnewton62 3 года назад +30

    When are you gonna be featured on Jay Leno's car show??

    • @mael-strom9707
      @mael-strom9707 3 года назад +4

      When '94 Toyota Celica reaches snob appeal. 😋

    • @robc7323
      @robc7323 3 года назад +17

      Correction... When is Jay Leno going to be featured on Scotty Kilmer's channel!

    • @theoldschooldiva374
      @theoldschooldiva374 3 года назад +1

      Exactly!

  • @samaccurso
    @samaccurso 3 года назад +137

    I've owned 2 Mercedes in past & I was very, very, extremely disappointed.

    • @aommo8832
      @aommo8832 3 года назад +24

      Cuz you probably never maintained it correctly, or git it from someone junky. Merced3s makes excellent engines

    • @jfish9014
      @jfish9014 3 года назад +2

      Which ones?

    • @rlrl7011
      @rlrl7011 3 года назад +6

      But everything else tends to fall apart. 😂

    • @samaccurso
      @samaccurso 3 года назад +5

      @Purple Troll
      No, because they both broke down constantly, they left me on side of road many times, once the factory warranty expired traded them in very quickly.

    • @Justin_GFM
      @Justin_GFM 3 года назад

      @@samaccurso Which models did you have? You'd think Mercedes is a reliable company

  • @davidmason8212
    @davidmason8212 3 года назад +1

    Happy new year scotty
    From baghdad with love

  • @Blkslvr18
    @Blkslvr18 3 года назад +1

    Have a 17' Gs350 F Sport I got last year and couldn't be happier! Got behind the wheel the first time and I instantly saw the Toyota/Lexus light. Seriously can not see myself leaving the brand.

  • @anticristony
    @anticristony 3 года назад +26

    Mercedes 150k miles no problems at all I love my car

    • @fachadolid3030
      @fachadolid3030 3 года назад +1

      I think hes not being real, mercedes builts in usa and europe, so must be the american built mercedes, cause mercedes is top

    • @DjehutiMaat
      @DjehutiMaat 3 года назад

      Mines has 173k no check engine light or nothing I love it

  • @angelmelendez782
    @angelmelendez782 3 года назад +3

    Hey Scotty I own a 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. I want to make a full restoration. Since you lived in Houston where can I take it to get it restored?

  • @seanthompson8071
    @seanthompson8071 3 года назад +2

    For O2 sensors, hit them with a little PB Blaster spray each day for a week before you try to remove it.

  • @manoeljunior9165
    @manoeljunior9165 3 года назад

    Scotty, we missed you a lot here in Houston. But glad to know that you are doing great up there. Would you mind referring good independent mechanics here in Houston? Your old friends would appreciate it! Thanks and Happy New Year!!

  • @ToyotaCorolla-qs7ml
    @ToyotaCorolla-qs7ml 3 года назад +7

    Happy new year to all!

  • @pauljohnson3340
    @pauljohnson3340 3 года назад +13

    When I worked in an emissions testing station in the late 90's, we had a Mercedes diesel wagon come in for a test. It was an '85 and had 516,000 miles. I believe I tested it and it ran beautifully.

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 года назад +1

      Diesels were allowed to emit four times more NOx pollution in the late 90s. That Mercedes would have never passed the gasoline standard of the day

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 года назад

      My local dealer had a Honda Civic with almost three times more miles (1.3 million). So the 0.5 merc doesn’t really impress me

  • @sharonflowershondagirl8187
    @sharonflowershondagirl8187 3 года назад

    Scotty, Happy New Year! Hope you're loving Tennessee. I wish I can get my Son-in Law to watch.

  • @holeephuk
    @holeephuk 3 года назад

    Happy new years Scotty ..btw my wife drives 2008 e280cdi we spent $400 in repairs in last 5 years and car goes like a dream with 220000km on the clock...cheers🍾🥂

  • @really9025
    @really9025 3 года назад +5

    I agree with Scotty! I have tried to purchase a Lexus several times. Unfortunately, I am 6’ 4” tall and cannot find enough headroom or legroom in any of their models. Meanwhile, Audi, MB, and BMW all build their cars suitable for taller drivers.

    • @User-cb4jm
      @User-cb4jm 2 года назад

      Not to mention those Euro cars, even mainstream Volkswagen and Skodas also have extendable thigh bolsters which I’ve never seen in a Lexus, I like them and I’m not even 6 foot. Like cmon Lexus, your biggest market is the US. You would think a export luxury carmaker that prides itself on attention to detail wouldn’t be so short sighted to think oh the average Japanese person is shorter than the average German person, so Japanese cars don’t have to accomodate tall people but only German cars do. At least offer it as an option.

    • @clutchinc.7070
      @clutchinc.7070 Год назад

      @@User-cb4jm would you say benz is a good buy? my friend who's a mechanic said don't

    • @storyofmylife7080
      @storyofmylife7080 7 месяцев назад

      @@User-cb4jmI’m 6’5” and I have an LS500 and have never had any issues. Not sure what the hell you’re talking about!

  • @omar10213245
    @omar10213245 3 года назад +8

    "totally rigged system" and shows a picture of the Capitol, lmao! so true, Scotty! 😭🤣

  • @MasterDedalius
    @MasterDedalius 3 года назад

    Ringed the bell and happy new year.

  • @SiemReap2012
    @SiemReap2012 3 года назад

    Happy New Year Scotty !!!! Hope you will have 5M subscribers in 2021

  • @petergazarek4238
    @petergazarek4238 3 года назад +4

    LEXUS it´s TOP 👍🏻👌🏻 lexus permanently relies on the quality of workmanship and the highest reliability of its cars, which is confirmed worldwide by vehicle reliability statistics as well as customer satisfaction surveys where lexus has held direct access for a long time. 😍 LEXUS LC500 it´s my Dream Car 🤩

  • @Ilovesports977
    @Ilovesports977 3 года назад

    Hey Scott I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years and I’m looking at getting a newer car in the next couple of years. I currently have a 2014 Toyota Avalon Touring edition and I have been looking at the Lexus ES since it’s pretty much the same car. Toyota is stopping it’s production for the Avalon in 2022 and I was wondering what your thoughts were on the car and what would be better to get.

  • @n1chr0me6
    @n1chr0me6 3 года назад +1

    Happy New Year, Mr Scotty :)

  • @akhyarrayhka4048
    @akhyarrayhka4048 3 года назад +9

    Damn scotty looks younger now compared when he lives in texas

  • @fitnvegan
    @fitnvegan 3 года назад +24

    Jesus you are so consistent 🤯

  • @illuminatedboi
    @illuminatedboi 3 года назад +1

    I drive a 2007 Lexus is250 awd and it’s the most beautiful car in my eyes. I’ve wanted this car since i was a little boy and saved my money and got a great deal on it during the pandemic. It one of the most smooth cars I have ever driven. It’s such an easy maintenance car. I will forever only by Toyota/Lexus

  • @ZKOSS1
    @ZKOSS1 3 года назад +1

    I've had a 2019 Corolla since May with the CVT and I agree with your son, I usually get better MPG in mine than what the car is rated at too!

  • @barbarianming9227
    @barbarianming9227 3 года назад +2

    My biggest regret is buying a brand new lexus RC, its depreciation rate killed my heart.😢😢😢

  • @Alex-pu3ef
    @Alex-pu3ef 3 года назад +9

    Lexus rx 350 f sport is my next car , i have a 12 highlander hybrid limited ..hands down love the car!, rx f sport is sick! I work in a dealer and german cars after 60k miles you can dump it

    • @Alex-pu3ef
      @Alex-pu3ef 3 года назад +1

      @Mark Codiroli im not? Lol im just saying they are crappy cars

    • @Alex-pu3ef
      @Alex-pu3ef 3 года назад +1

      @Mark Codiroli reliabilty

  • @MEXPCGAMER
    @MEXPCGAMER 2 года назад

    I wonder who edits Scotty's videos, but thoese cutoffs are hilarious haha

  • @ALWIBE-nd3cm
    @ALWIBE-nd3cm 3 года назад

    Really love the honesty in your videos. Love the truth!

  • @lynchinjesus
    @lynchinjesus 3 года назад +5

    Its true. I use to do valet when i was a kid and every wanna be drove a Mercedes. When i did chauffeuring. Every rich persons car was a Lexus.

  • @danielpoirier8029
    @danielpoirier8029 3 года назад +3

    you saved me from a terrible decision Scotty. Thank you!

  • @cbwinning
    @cbwinning 3 года назад +2

    Can you do a video about Lexus vs. BMW? Which is better quality? Or which is the best luxury car to get in terms of quality? Thanks Scotty. 😎

  • @YA-of2hw
    @YA-of2hw 3 года назад

    Happy new year Scotty)

  • @kazukinakamura1110
    @kazukinakamura1110 3 года назад +22

    In my garage my roommate with a 3 year old Mercedes with an oil leak. And my car? A 20 year old GS400 without an oil leak.

    • @fxv8276
      @fxv8276 3 года назад

      Nice my 22 year old S320 has no oil leak too :)

    • @kazukinakamura1110
      @kazukinakamura1110 3 года назад +1

      @@fxv8276 i think they were better built back then. my 1981 230CE has no oil leaks either.

    • @blackorchid2494
      @blackorchid2494 3 года назад +2

      My E300 2018 needs a new engine!

    • @brandonwilliams966
      @brandonwilliams966 3 года назад +1

      1996 SL500 and 2011 S550... no oil leaks.

  • @jeffgrant7113
    @jeffgrant7113 3 года назад +4

    HAPPY NEW YEAR SCOTTY FROM MOORESVILLE NORTH CAROLINA!! DAILY DRIVER OF A LEXUS 007 IS350 145K.

  • @stephaneduguay7267
    @stephaneduguay7267 3 года назад

    Happy new year Scotty 🎉🎉

  • @MyzelleJenkins
    @MyzelleJenkins 3 года назад +1

    My 97 Lexus LX450 has 350K miles, absolutely bulletproof and gets more attention & praise than any car I’ve ever owned. Love it!

  • @TEDdotcom
    @TEDdotcom 3 года назад +3

    My bosses at work drive Mercedes-Benzes and BMWs, and the regular employees drive Lexuses and Acuras.
    Hmm...

  • @blakefrost8303
    @blakefrost8303 3 года назад +5

    Evening Scotty!

  • @markg999
    @markg999 3 года назад +2

    Bought a used 13 ES 350 with 80k miles in June from a private seller...been an amazing car. I'm definitely a Lexus man for now on...maybe an RCF one day.

    • @derekquinones8614
      @derekquinones8614 3 года назад +1

      Yeah I bought a 08 Lexus GS 350!awd 1 owner with 75k miles on it for 6k it’s been flawless and rides so well not rattles or squeaks can just tell it’s quality all day long enjoy your E’s 350s those are nice rides for sure!!

  • @nigelclark7360
    @nigelclark7360 3 года назад +1

    Good info.

  • @michealcorleone665
    @michealcorleone665 3 года назад +29

    everyone can drive a mercedes now😂

  • @grishman5000
    @grishman5000 3 года назад +3

    Driving a 2006 GX470 with 230k miles, running strong and everything works!