You know there are a lot channels on youtube with people that view cars. Very few of them give you the exact description and they arent so real about the car's worth. I have had a mercedes myself and I can tell you that everything, that this guy is saying as he is driving is 100% true. Especially the years from 2000 to 2010 ... Those mercs are indeed the best.
Loved the video watched it till the end super relaxing and the car is super smooth and nice i really liked it mercedes are awesome and love your content amazing aswell 💯
Good comment. Faster you go, better the car is. Above 160kmh (or 100 american non logical speed units) the car softens up and runs like a train. Steady and confident. At even higher speeds, it just swallows the miles in silence and comfort. This model isn't exactly a favorite among brand experts, but personally I think it's probably the best S-class in terms of driving feel. Pity of the bad reputation due to the new painting method where the cars are know to rust. Who will buy a model between 2003-2005 will buy a good and reliable car.
You seem pretty knowledgeable. what is ur opinion on the 2006 model s500, e55, and s55. Speaking in terms of reliability, maintenance cost, and practicality.
@@JaysBaretta 2006? Are you talking about W220 model or new generation W221? If you buy W220 from the last year of production of course you buy the best and most reliable car. Generally… in reality depends who owned and how the car has been maintained. E-class E55 again better get latest years as the supercharger has been modified to last longer. Cost of ownership will be of course high. We are talking about almost 20 years luxury and over-engineered cars with very model or brand specific parts. And logically these cars will ask for some attention and periodical care. They are maybe cheap to buy (E or S55 is already recognized young-timer and price goes up) but they are not cheap to own.
My dad passed on his 2003 w220 S500 to me and this car is a blast. It's funny when I first started driving this car it felt too big, but now it's the perfect size. You're right about the car handling speed well! I was driving yesterday after work and noticed that I was going 95 mph on the freeway. It appeared that other cars were driving below the speed limit, it turned out that I was going above it lol. 95 in that car feels like 65!
The W220 S-class still is a very elegant car. But if you intend to buy one, go for the facelift model (2003-2006) and the S500 and the S55 AMG are the best picks; the latter is an absolute beast.
@@AZAN-SHEIKH No, they don't look the same. If you look carefully, you'll notice that the facelift W220 and C215 have better finished interiors and in the case of the W220, the front end of the facelift looks much nicer than the pre-FL W220. The 2003 facelift also brought for the first time, 4Matic to the S-class, though 4Matic W220s are equipped with the 5-gtronic transmission, non 4Matic models were equipped with the 7-gtronic transmission from the 2004 model year and forward. And like I said, S500 or S55 AMG are the sweet spots, but if you're brave enough and you can afford: S600 or S65 AMG; two V12 beasts, the latter is obscenely quick. Forget the S430, it may be a V8, but it's not powerful enough and don't even bother with the short lived and shorter S350 which has a V6 engine.
im 14 and i want this as my first car when i turn 17 since its 17 in new jersey, the w220 is the best car ever, it has a lot of features like for example, if you like to listen to music it has a premium sound system like bose equipped already and a lot of leather and its fast for a cheap price
I turned 18 last year and got a S500L w220 as my first car. It’s very spacious especially that I got the long version but the one in the video looks cleaner tho with dark leather inside
Yeah man king of the cars this car is insane ❤❤ i want that as my first car im 16 insha'Allah i'll buy it soon just one thing bothering me as a bigginer driver that its turning radius is al lot maybe is can't drive on narrow road
S Class was made for diplomats, VIP, they were made to be nimble when faced with danger. I can’t wait to get my S320 CDI w220 on the road again. Need a water cool alternator
You were doing this in a state with prima facie speed limits? Am German, so not suffering from a general speed limit yet. Would be glad to see other states abolishing speed limits.
Just a few day ago i saw some videos of this car on tiktok. I fall in love right at the beginning... Incredible the amount of tech it had back since! Dose this model come with dynamic radar for adaptative cruise control?
I’d just delete the resonators and replace secondary cats with X-pipe for a more brutal aggressive sound. If it’s still too quiet for you then take mufflers off.
I upgraded from a VW golf/audi a3 platform car to a W215 back in the late 2000s and on the drive home from the dealership was doing 110mph by accident on the motorway. It felt like 65-70 in the old/normal car. This was in the UK, so 110mph is licence-losing speed :-[]
This was said to be the worst Mercedes model that they ever made. Sorry But this is my first model Mercedes and its nothing of what they say. This car is a true gem. Super Quiet , reliable, and I use it as my daily and its a Attribute to why Mercedes is the choice for VIP , CEOs and anybody who really knows and desires quality and performance wrapped up in one. 2004 S430 it has everything you could want even decades later. Says alot
From factory, it basically has a cold air intake already. Air is sucked in front of the radiator via two large tubes. If you really want to upgrade the intake system just get a set of K&N airfilters.
@@user-et4dl I replaced 3 air struts on my 2000 S500 at $1600 each, at an independent euro shop ~ 15 years ago. Each time an air strut failed I had to be towed. Embarrassing how many times my "executive" car left me stranded. Spent $15k in repairs & maintenance over 30k miles of ownership after having bought it in what I thought was perfect used retail condition. Car was such a money drain...sigh.
Welcome to European cars😎 Where a station wagon can show its plates and make you go to right lane with a two-seater SuperCar Even a simple Seat (Cheap VolksWagen Spanish Brand) will surpise you a lot in a winding road, dude. Try some European cars and you'll never come back to Americans. (Well, everything but Opel...definitely it will not turn in any way😂)
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In 2022 the w220 still looks amazing
Car is definitely ahead of its time!
Yeah the Legend beast
That is why my 2006 S55 is never going anywhere.
I can't disagree.
2024 still look legend 🔥
You know there are a lot channels on youtube with people that view cars. Very few of them give you the exact description and they arent so real about the car's worth. I have had a mercedes myself and I can tell you that everything, that this guy is saying as he is driving is 100% true. Especially the years from 2000 to 2010 ... Those mercs are indeed the best.
Loved the video watched it till the end super relaxing and the car is super smooth and nice i really liked it mercedes are awesome and love your content amazing aswell 💯
Good comment. Faster you go, better the car is. Above 160kmh (or 100 american non logical speed units) the car softens up and runs like a train. Steady and confident. At even higher speeds, it just swallows the miles in silence and comfort. This model isn't exactly a favorite among brand experts, but personally I think it's probably the best S-class in terms of driving feel. Pity of the bad reputation due to the new painting method where the cars are know to rust. Who will buy a model between 2003-2005 will buy a good and reliable car.
100% agree, I always enjoyed driving the W220’s, not sure why they get so much hate.
You seem pretty knowledgeable. what is ur opinion on the 2006 model s500, e55, and s55. Speaking in terms of reliability, maintenance cost, and practicality.
@@JaysBaretta 2006? Are you talking about W220 model or new generation W221? If you buy W220 from the last year of production of course you buy the best and most reliable car. Generally… in reality depends who owned and how the car has been maintained. E-class E55 again better get latest years as the supercharger has been modified to last longer. Cost of ownership will be of course high. We are talking about almost 20 years luxury and over-engineered cars with very model or brand specific parts. And logically these cars will ask for some attention and periodical care. They are maybe cheap to buy (E or S55 is already recognized young-timer and price goes up) but they are not cheap to own.
definitely right about the ride quality, I used to have a s500 (06) and I miss it a lot
Well alright! The best o nothing!!! 👌👌 Nice video, cheers from Portugal! ✌️🇵🇹🇲🇿😎
My dad passed on his 2003 w220 S500 to me and this car is a blast. It's funny when I first started driving this car it felt too big, but now it's the perfect size. You're right about the car handling speed well! I was driving yesterday after work and noticed that I was going 95 mph on the freeway. It appeared that other cars were driving below the speed limit, it turned out that I was going above it lol. 95 in that car feels like 65!
the s500 automatically lowers the suspension after 85mph. its true, 120 mph feels like 40mph.
Butter smooth
I love these Mercs and great video! Only torn between the circa 2005 Audi A8 with air suspension or the Merc
The W220 S-class still is a very elegant car. But if you intend to buy one, go for the facelift model (2003-2006) and the S500 and the S55 AMG are the best picks; the latter is an absolute beast.
100% had the CL55 and S55 they are beasts. But yes facelift cars are much nicer.
@@damiankikolski what the main difference between facelifted anf non facelifted bcz they look same ?
@@damiankikolski i am considering s320 or s350 2002 as my first car is it is a good choice ? Or not, are they nice can you please tell me in detail
@@damiankikolski btw i going for LWB models hows the turning radius can i drive on narrow road or take turn on them ?
@@AZAN-SHEIKH No, they don't look the same. If you look carefully, you'll notice that the facelift W220 and C215 have better finished interiors and in the case of the W220, the front end of the facelift looks much nicer than the pre-FL W220. The 2003 facelift also brought for the first time, 4Matic to the S-class, though 4Matic W220s are equipped with the 5-gtronic transmission, non 4Matic models were equipped with the 7-gtronic transmission from the 2004 model year and forward. And like I said, S500 or S55 AMG are the sweet spots, but if you're brave enough and you can afford: S600 or S65 AMG; two V12 beasts, the latter is obscenely quick. Forget the S430, it may be a V8, but it's not powerful enough and don't even bother with the short lived and shorter S350 which has a V6 engine.
Он ноги встряхнул даже летом, при чистом асфальте. Красавчик мужик
Тачка огонь
Definitely gonna start working two full-time jobs so I can buy one of these. This car is amazing.
То чувство, когда делаешь такой тест драйв каждый день в течении 5 лет на своем 220 😌
I give a thumbs up just for pushing that speed limit to give us content 😂
Can you connect the phone throughout bluetooth in this car?Can you upgrade it to connect your phone to the screen?
Favorite s class for sure
insha'Allah soon i am going to buy this
What radar detector is that ?I need one but don’t know which ones are good
im 14 and i want this as my first car when i turn 17 since its 17 in new jersey, the w220 is the best car ever, it has a lot of features like for example, if you like to listen to music it has a premium sound system like bose equipped already and a lot of leather and its fast for a cheap price
It’s a beautiful machine for a first car
you need money for servise, this is not vw golf diesel ,lol
I turned 18 last year and got a S500L w220 as my first car. It’s very spacious especially that I got the long version but the one in the video looks cleaner tho with dark leather inside
Yeah man king of the cars this car is insane ❤❤ i want that as my first car im 16 insha'Allah i'll buy it soon just one thing bothering me as a bigginer driver that its turning radius is al lot maybe is can't drive on narrow road
@@TheHustlinNation bro read my reply on this comment as you are a owner can you please answer my question ?
its a great car ! i had 2003 mercedes S 350 it was good experience.
I have a 2004 s430 these older s-classes r amazing
indeed you are right @@germandirver2ndacc582
S Class was made for diplomats, VIP, they were made to be nimble when faced with danger. I can’t wait to get my S320 CDI w220 on the road again. Need a water cool alternator
You were doing this in a state with prima facie speed limits? Am German, so not suffering from a general speed limit yet. Would be glad to see other states abolishing speed limits.
I’m about to get one for 1500-2k 129k miles should I get it?
Si el auto tiene caja automática, por que ese gusto de hacer cambios manuales en modo Sport?
Just a few day ago i saw some videos of this car on tiktok. I fall in love right at the beginning... Incredible the amount of tech it had back since!
Dose this model come with dynamic radar for adaptative cruise control?
Would you recommend getting the muffler and resonator deleted for a more brutal V8 sound?
yes
I’d just delete the resonators and replace secondary cats with X-pipe for a more brutal aggressive sound. If it’s still too quiet for you then take mufflers off.
Does the amg sports package increase the speed limiter to 155mph? Or it still choked to 135MPH limiter?
Na they max out
@7:40 look like he was about to run a red light or an intersection for a slight second 😅
Haha, no lights on the highway
I upgraded from a VW golf/audi a3 platform car to a W215 back in the late 2000s and on the drive home from the dealership was doing 110mph by accident on the motorway. It felt like 65-70 in the old/normal car. This was in the UK, so 110mph is licence-losing speed :-[]
CL500?
@@dw4525 yea, the facelift but still with the 5G tronic gearbox
Quick question are all the windows auto up and down
They are
Yes
This was said to be the worst Mercedes model that they ever made. Sorry But this is my first model Mercedes and its nothing of what they say. This car is a true gem. Super Quiet , reliable, and I use it as my daily and its a Attribute to why Mercedes is the choice for VIP , CEOs and anybody who really knows and desires quality and performance wrapped up in one. 2004 S430 it has everything you could want even decades later. Says alot
Top w220
Amazing machine
@@damiankikolski More pov driving with w220.
@@easyproduction5107 I’m gonna try to borrow a friends S65 V12 for a POV!
Could you put a cold air intake on one of these
From factory, it basically has a cold air intake already. Air is sucked in front of the radiator via two large tubes. If you really want to upgrade the intake system just get a set of K&N airfilters.
Yes I'm a purchase me another mine was the same color this one
У меня точно такого же цвета и точно на таких же дисках, s500 4matic 2004 год
Explai your shifting please
Used to driving 55 AMG’s with paddle shifters, just a habit to manually shift
Listen to that glorious V8. Who cares if it takes longer than 2.0003 seconds to hit 60 MPH.
Yes, and it feels amazing. Instant torque at any speed. Wisks you away. Feels like being on a magic carpet ride
I know that the air suspension fails on these and when they do 💸
It’s honestly not hard or expensive to fix
Like how much?
Because we have one too,i wanna know
@@user-et4dl I replaced 3 air struts on my 2000 S500 at $1600 each, at an independent euro shop ~ 15 years ago. Each time an air strut failed I had to be towed. Embarrassing how many times my "executive" car left me stranded. Spent $15k in repairs & maintenance over 30k miles of ownership after having bought it in what I thought was perfect used retail condition. Car was such a money drain...sigh.
I love W220, but ‘s’ is for ‘standard’ not ‘sport’
5000 cc bro
it's not Sport. This is Standard
Good to know, thanks
This is a S500 sport
Welcome to European cars😎 Where a station wagon can show its plates and make you go to right lane with a two-seater SuperCar
Even a simple Seat (Cheap VolksWagen Spanish Brand) will surpise you a lot in a winding road, dude. Try some European cars and you'll never come back to Americans. (Well, everything but Opel...definitely it will not turn in any way😂)
you lost me at the F bomb