Fun fact from Wikipedia: A wealthy South African businessman wanted to purchase a 6x6, but Brabus was only willing to fulfil the request to convert it to right hand drive if he had a larger order. Subsequently, he ordered 10, which were converted to RHD and brought into South Africa. Dude must have wanted some 6x6 badly 😄
I’m genuinely impressed at how fast you were able to put it together. Other famous youtubers will juice “cleaning a carbon tub” and explain the cars origin story for 15 minutes
Mate, I absolutely love this channel.. no bullsh*tting, exactly what we are addicted to.. pure and honest content without any clickbaits and waste of time. Keep the magic coming brother!🎉
Ruan, Well done on this build. You continue to make the impossible, POSSIBLE🎉...I think it was important that you revealed how dealership workshops are also ripping people off without genuinely helping people. All the best with your future projects
Epic work Ruan What a project and you did an outstanding job reviving the G63 6x6 and putting it back onto the road. I can imagine the attention you getting when you cruise around in it.
I can agree, you are the coolest automotive youtuber in South Africa, doing big things bro, and you know Mat Armstrong and them don't like us. Big ups brother and can't wait for the give aways to start
They just don't see us bro, we are excluded un everything. UK youtubers would be making a killing with the car market this side, they also have unique spec cars that can be brought over and they are right hand drive but nah😂😂😂 no give aways, no shout outs nothing bro.
1:22 you know it was love at first sight and the fact that someone left it in such a state 😢. Thankfully the are people out the giving her the love she deserves ❤
My guy! Good work! I’m American, married to a SAFA, living in Dubai, and this is just amazing. Too beautiful of a car to not take a chance on it. All the best!
Amazing work once again man 🔥🔥🔥. Regarding the whole main dealer thing. The sad thing in todays times is when you wanna sell your car the service history at the main dealer plays such a great role almost like you’re forced to take your car there annually. I think the RMI approved garages can also stamp your book and it shouldn’t affect your warranty (might be wrong) but the main dealer is king like for resale value etc. Had a similar issue on my one car. Went in they told me the warranty should cover the problem. So to confirm I asked again and they were like “engine needs to be stripped to see if it’s a manufacturer defect or driving habits that cause issue”. Once the engine is stripped it’s gone and we all know what card they gonna play with their “evidence” 😉. It truly is a joke how the main dealer is never held liable in situations like this. Owning a car is tough. DIY will give you peace of mind but like I said that way you will not get good resale value should you want to sell and secondly your warranty will be voided but as I proved earlier warranty means nothing in todays times unfortunately. Damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Don’t get me started on auto parts stores selling “fake” parts 😭🤣.
Someone has F you money to buy this in the first place, then just give up and throw it away because the dealer says it needs a new engine. The cost of a brand new engine would have been a small fraction of the price of the car. Something else happened in this story. I'm guessing it just sat because there was some drawn out legal battle involved. This is a highly desirable and valuable car to just sit for 6 years collecting dust.
great job man. would love to meet you one day. yep, im born and bred in the "The Mother City". also i just happen to be a an AMG guy. worked for VW, Peugeot and Audi. work for myself currently. as a motor mechanic. keep putting content like this out man. i can appreciate this work. not easy at all. good luck for the future.
😁 need to get mine a wrecked car and you tune it nicely. I think a segment of customer bought a car brought it in ill attempt to put it on the road for them 😎 will be very nice. Happy to have came across your channel 🤝🏿🇿🇦.
@RuanSchneider-jd6fx keep the good work up my good sir. I also believe cars need a second chance at life. If you have a workshop drop details ill make noise about it all over social media.
That spare wheel carrier looks a little flimsy if you're going to drive it offroad at speed. Won't be long before there's cracks in those welds or the mounting points. Good job reviving the car.
Good luck for the year ahead good things coming to this channel... one thing bout dealerships they not problem solvers but replacement technicians most of the time.
Ok. I'm over 50... A regular guy, currently hanging out on my porch and it is 31.1°F (-0.5° C) with 24 MPH/ 40KPH winds. The start up made me gasp and giggle. Zoinks!
Thankfully its only 3 videos, Unlike other channels who milk fitting a headlight over 4 videos then say it was the wrong light all the time LOL
@@crwhy 🤣
@@RuanSchneider-jd6fxthanks for working quick mate! Cheers 🍻
@cyber_hooligan for sure 😅
Aowa 😂
Yea, i respect the speedy conclusion
Fun fact from Wikipedia:
A wealthy South African businessman wanted to purchase a 6x6, but Brabus was only willing to fulfil the request to convert it to right hand drive if he had a larger order. Subsequently, he ordered 10, which were converted to RHD and brought into South Africa.
Dude must have wanted some 6x6 badly 😄
I’m genuinely impressed at how fast you were able to put it together. Other famous youtubers will juice “cleaning a carbon tub” and explain the cars origin story for 15 minutes
Shots fired at Travarish
Its been over a year and still cleaning.
@@LEX.IBA333 Tavarish is the worst, yho that guy😭
@@LEX.IBA333 a real working well equipped sho can replace an engine in a few days. Nothing else was wrong aside from a clean.
@@JonUF02 I said what I said
South Africas own Mat Armstrong😂💪🇿🇦
exactly....
looks euro
Yesss😂😂😂😂
Not even 10%😂😂😂😂😂 this dude's daddy Rich AF😂
If i was you I'd replace the hand made engine plaque with your name on it lol
I think I will have to get them made😂
I have saved a good couple of AMG machines already
Mate, I absolutely love this channel.. no bullsh*tting, exactly what we are addicted to.. pure and honest content without any clickbaits and waste of time. Keep the magic coming brother!🎉
Love that G-Wagon. The only thing I would change is that ridiculously dangling spare wheel at the tail
Ruan, Well done on this build. You continue to make the impossible, POSSIBLE🎉...I think it was important that you revealed how dealership workshops are also ripping people off without genuinely helping people. All the best with your future projects
thank you
Beautiful outcome, if you sell it that's a 19 million Rands 6*6 😊
A simple and straight foward build, at least there wasnt any body damage. Good Work!
This was a very straight forward build, no regurgitation of information . Well done, keep it 👍🏾.
Dealers number 1 priority is to maximize profits. So if you have money and no nothing about cars your screwed. Job well done on the build😊
Epic work Ruan
What a project and you did an outstanding job reviving the G63 6x6 and putting it back onto the road.
I can imagine the attention you getting when you cruise around in it.
Nice to see our very own 🇿🇦 doing such amazing work 🥳
Was still expecting a whole series on the build and bro is already done with it😂 salute to you fam
Beautiful series, straight to the point in three videos 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 respect to you Sir 🫡
@@EaZy_7 🫡
Great job saving that 6x6, it's way to good to be sat around doing nothing for 6 years. Lovin your videos aswell, keep smashing it
@@Cf-82 thank you 🙏
Mr Ruan Always on standby to make our Sundays fun 👌👌
Simply amazing no waiting, no milking the car for views, just amazing 👏😭
Glad you liked it!
Monster cold start, congratulations man 👏👏 this is just amazing
@@Rafa-y7c1m 🫡
There were not many of those beasts built back in the day (like 140?) so every single one deserves to be saved. Great job!
True
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100 where made apparently but not 140 .
Nice monster....also a Romanian song to fill in the atmosphere, on point.
I can agree, you are the coolest automotive youtuber in South Africa, doing big things bro, and you know Mat Armstrong and them don't like us. Big ups brother and can't wait for the give aways to start
@@bzigomotoring Why do you say they dont like US?
Not the first time I hear this
They just don't see us bro, we are excluded un everything. UK youtubers would be making a killing with the car market this side, they also have unique spec cars that can be brought over and they are right hand drive but nah😂😂😂 no give aways, no shout outs nothing bro.
Can't get enough of this video,love ur content.Keep it up,may got bless you and your loved one's.See u on the nxt one.from Brits-nw🇿🇦
Thanks so much!
Just found your channel. This video I amazing brother. Bigup from Jamaica 🇯🇲
@@TonytheGr8 Oh wow
Amazing
🫡thank you
Well done!! Truly the best out there when it comes to Mercedes Benz… I’ll see you after 238 days 😂
You are brilliant mechanic and person you make great content love this channel Ruan 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧
Great work man 👏🏾 simply amazing…
Thank you so much 😀
1:22 you know it was love at first sight and the fact that someone left it in such a state 😢. Thankfully the are people out the giving her the love she deserves ❤
My guy!
Good work!
I’m American, married to a SAFA, living in Dubai, and this is just amazing.
Too beautiful of a car to not take a chance on it.
All the best!
@@theglassclassdubai 🫡 Thank you
SA women are the best.
Even Mr Beast got engaged to an SA lady 🙂
Bravo man coming from one shop owner to another great work 🩷🩷🩷
Thanks 👍
That romanian song while the cinematic video was playing was the least thing I expected today haha
Greetings from Romania! Sick car!
Thank you
Now this is no longer a 6 by 6! This is 6 by 6 by 6 (6liter, 6wheels, 6years)😊
Really nice to watch a video that’s straight to the point, entertaining and I didn’t have to here the phrase Ok Guys, guys! Dude! Sweet, Dang!
Greetings from Greece..you are a briliant engineer
Thank you 🙏
LOOKS GOOD. THERE ARE SI MANY COMPANIES now transforming G wagons into 6x6. Their prices are now going to drop from the inflated prices which is good.
Amazing work once again man 🔥🔥🔥. Regarding the whole main dealer thing. The sad thing in todays times is when you wanna sell your car the service history at the main dealer plays such a great role almost like you’re forced to take your car there annually. I think the RMI approved garages can also stamp your book and it shouldn’t affect your warranty (might be wrong) but the main dealer is king like for resale value etc. Had a similar issue on my one car. Went in they told me the warranty should cover the problem. So to confirm I asked again and they were like “engine needs to be stripped to see if it’s a manufacturer defect or driving habits that cause issue”. Once the engine is stripped it’s gone and we all know what card they gonna play with their “evidence” 😉. It truly is a joke how the main dealer is never held liable in situations like this. Owning a car is tough. DIY will give you peace of mind but like I said that way you will not get good resale value should you want to sell and secondly your warranty will be voided but as I proved earlier warranty means nothing in todays times unfortunately. Damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Don’t get me started on auto parts stores selling “fake” parts 😭🤣.
oldest trick, oil and filter at main dealers only, then sell with a full agent history but the car is falling apart
living the dream Ruan, seeing the fruits of your labour !! you have to keep this one 🔥🔥🔥
Thought it would take 4 months and 16 videos
Thank you for not being like the others
Wow, this must be a beast on the dunes. It's very rare to see this on this side of the world. Hope you keep it.
They sure are rare
Was only 9.5 on SA soil now we have 10 again 😅
Need to revisit your first build coz this was impressive mate
Someone has F you money to buy this in the first place, then just give up and throw it away because the dealer says it needs a new engine. The cost of a brand new engine would have been a small fraction of the price of the car. Something else happened in this story. I'm guessing it just sat because there was some drawn out legal battle involved. This is a highly desirable and valuable car to just sit for 6 years collecting dust.
Another great video built Ruan, keep up the good work!!!
@@truthserum-za 🫡
New sub from 🇿🇦. Well done man. Need to catch up on your previous vids🔥🔥
Welcome aboard!
Amazing fresh real content and great videography! Look forward to more builds!
Much appreciated!
Very short and straight to the point series. I like it...
Great content man. Now to even greater things, find a Bugatti or Rolls Royce 😜
😂😂😂
great job man. would love to meet you one day. yep, im born and bred in the "The Mother City". also i just happen to be a an AMG guy. worked for VW, Peugeot and Audi. work for myself currently. as a motor mechanic. keep putting content like this out man. i can appreciate this work. not easy at all. good luck for the future.
My dream car to own ! One day soon .
😁 need to get mine a wrecked car and you tune it nicely. I think a segment of customer bought a car brought it in ill attempt to put it on the road for them 😎 will be very nice.
Happy to have came across your channel 🤝🏿🇿🇦.
sounds like a plan😎
@RuanSchneider-jd6fx keep the good work up my good sir. I also believe cars need a second chance at life. If you have a workshop drop details ill make noise about it all over social media.
I could listen to those exhaust noises all day🤤🤤🤤
Dayum!!!!🔥🔥
That spare wheel carrier looks a little flimsy if you're going to drive it offroad at speed. Won't be long before there's cracks in those welds or the mounting points.
Good job reviving the car.
Wow, what a car, legend👍
Amazing episode and your approach to work its on another level👊
Many thanks
Thank you! 👍
weird thing that the original ecu was missing, cause that part can definately tell if car had some ecu tune on it.
This channel has just become my favorite here in SA , been looking for a channel with proper content ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoy it!
Love the Merc cap
Starting 2025 on the best channel 🔥 enjoyed the content- that engine 🔥🙌🏽
The main dealers like taking customers for a ride man😢
Appreciate it!!
Beautiful Beast. Well-done to you sir.
@@siyandamagudulela4044 🫡
Good luck for the year ahead good things coming to this channel... one thing bout dealerships they not problem solvers but replacement technicians most of the time.
Ok.
I'm over 50... A regular guy, currently hanging out on my porch and it is 31.1°F (-0.5° C) with 24 MPH/ 40KPH winds.
The start up made me gasp and giggle.
Zoinks!
now that's chilly....Glad you enjoyed the moment
I don’t think you are mentally stable but you living my dream 😅🫡
hahaha
Enjoying your content bro thanks for filming 👊🏽
Glad you enjoy it!
Good work Ruan. Fantastic my man. Onwards and upwards!
Much appreciated!
Congratulations! Happy New Year!!
Happy new year!! And thank you 🙏
Thanks for sharing and taking us along
Glad you enjoyed
That V8 sound 💪
The technical skills are on another level ❤❤
First time on the channel.Love your content brother.
Appreciate it!
You are the man 💪🏼 Kudos to you and your team on an incredible job..nothing but the Best for you in the Future 💯👍🏼
Thank you so much 😀
I jst like how you take your time to ❤ every comment.lots of love from uganda
thank you 🙂
Nice work bru. You have became my favourite car content creator on youtube overall....
Wow, thanks!
Wow wow Ruan really good content, dude u the man 😮
@@bonganinkabinde5724 Thank you 🫡
Mercides Guru strikes again 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 bro i keep on saying your content is refreshing. keep the authenticity flowing 🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate that ❤
Casually buying a new benz for its engine and the body of a 6x6 is crazy business 😂 time the money used is not even RUclips money 😂
this is so NIIIIIIICE!!!! Good Work mate!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
8:29 passenger side missing a 🔩
Wtf yeah
The left handed GENIUS has done it again, 🕺🕺🕺🕺💃💃💃
Wish I had this 6x6 in Costa Rica 🇨🇷, it would be perfect
Thank you for your great work 🎉
Man that thing is awesome. I'd have it running the dine s in Inhambane
Congratulations on yet another successful rebuild Ruan!
I'd speak for myself and ask for an M156 build on the channel; an extensive build
That's a good plan!
Bro keep the builds coming proudly south African
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Beautiful Romanian music ❤. Nice project .
Glad you like it!
Solid content man. Big ups
@@Dstrct65 thank you 🙏
Opened RUclips and this was one of the notifications. I went straight in. Great job Sir. #FromBotswanaWithLove
did you just casually add a Romanian song at 8:04? :))) i'm really curious of where you heard of it :))
@@mihaitinica839 I found it in my song collection and loved it for the moment
That input shaft looks skinny compared to the size of the vehicle and the torque it makes
u deserve more subscribe man . sub for u from bulgaria keep the good work👌👌🤙🤙
thank you
Great Work guys. Videos are looking great.
Thanks so much!
Well Done Ruan!! 👏🏽 well done!
🫡
Great work. Truly inspiring 🫡
Glad you enjoyed it!
Are you guys form South Africa am watching from USA good job
Yeah, the guy is at Cape Town South Africa.
RSA all the way
Wow great work, we’re inspired indeed. 🔥🔥🎉🎉
What a job
Congratulations from France !
Amazing
Thank you ❤
Sunday officially started! 🙌🏾
When money meets experience and enthusiasm 😊
No my plan is find the cheapest W204 C63 in the country and bring it you.
Well done.
sounds like a plan
Well done boytjie! I like your approach to your weekly vlogs.. KISS.. Keep it simple silly.. ñ Boer maak ñ plan and surely you did! Well done !!
Thanks a ton
I envy your great work & still can't believe you found such a beast sleeping somewhere. It's like the Lord is not fair on the rest of us😂😢
God loves us all equally 😂😂
Learning alot by watching you videos, thanks alot champ.
My pleasure!
great work mechanics
Thanks 👍