Second Hand Heroes: Best Cheap Mercedes AMGs - Fifth Gear

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  • @danf8047
    @danf8047 7 лет назад +136

    Got a w209 clk55 and love it, on a highway it's scary how it keeps on pushing passed 100km to 180km like it's nothing. That V8 is legit.

    • @jackthompson361
      @jackthompson361 5 лет назад +6

      Got the coupe version of the w220 S-Class, a 2001 CL55 AMG. it's a 2001 it's crazy fast and big so people move real fast!

    • @heystirke300
      @heystirke300 5 лет назад +1

      What MPG do you get?

    • @dylansmith6768
      @dylansmith6768 5 лет назад

      I have the same car and its the best thing ever. Muffler and Resonator delete and it sounds insane. I plane to engine swap it soon with the m113k engine from the sl.

    • @dylansmith6768
      @dylansmith6768 5 лет назад +3

      @@heystirke300 I would say it averages 12 in the city but the way I drive it usually gets about 10 but I have hit 8 before.

    • @mattmatt9971
      @mattmatt9971 5 лет назад

      @@heystirke300 C55 18L/100KM. Mainly City Drives. Dont bother to purchase them if this bothers you bro.

  • @bigmac9800
    @bigmac9800 5 лет назад +257

    This SL is one of the most beautiful cars Mercedes built

    • @simons.9478
      @simons.9478 5 лет назад +3

      Amen brother!

    • @FAT8893
      @FAT8893 5 лет назад +4

      It still cannot beat the R107 SL, but this SL isn't really a minger. It still does look good.

    • @PerfectPotential
      @PerfectPotential 4 года назад +3

      VS. CLS W219 ??

    • @nick2128
      @nick2128 4 года назад +1

      W211

    • @mattbudesa3038
      @mattbudesa3038 4 года назад +1

      @@FAT8893 You mean the old grandpa car? Those were nice but these are better looking in my opinion.

  • @marchoodless8150
    @marchoodless8150 5 лет назад +26

    Owned an SL55 AMG for 7 years when I lived in Dubai (so no worries about petrol costs) and it was awesome. Very few issues although pretty expensive when they occurred. Worth it though for the smiles per gallon

  • @krocialblack
    @krocialblack 7 лет назад +510

    What the comment section will consist of.
    *90% commenters will be talking about how expensive a cheap Mercedes will be.*
    *5% commenters will be talking about how'd they'd get something else*
    *4% commenters bragging about their cheap Mercedes, and going on how they never had a single problem and how the 90% are blowing everything out of proportion.*
    *1% Honda bros screaming their Hondas are faster.*

    • @MrGts92
      @MrGts92 7 лет назад +12

      krocialblack haha exactly what I was thinking when especially reading about the guy above banging on about Lexus'

    • @aidanwallington9718
      @aidanwallington9718 7 лет назад +2

      krocialblack what about the other 1%

    • @dahorn100011
      @dahorn100011 7 лет назад +7

      aidan, 90 + 5 + 4 +1 = 100...

    • @Macron87
      @Macron87 7 лет назад +3

      krocialblack But... almost 0.5% of current comments are predicting what the comments will be.

    • @Jwdude123
      @Jwdude123 6 лет назад +3

      And one asshole talking about percentages who has way too much time on his hands

  • @MoparViking70
    @MoparViking70 6 лет назад +90

    He left out a lot of common issues, especially on the SL. I have a dirt cheap SL55 and love it, however I’m a Mercedes tech so cost is super low. Fantastic car!

    • @sparcolonsdale
      @sparcolonsdale 5 лет назад

      Heh lucky guy that you work on those cars i do to when something that is ez to fix and it costs a lot more at dealer but sadly i dont know much about ABC system maintenance. :/

    • @Sclassmercedes
      @Sclassmercedes 5 лет назад +4

      MoparViking70 it’s only dirt cheap because it was once a 100k dollar car , but compare to most car with the year it’s expensive . A sl55 2003 would be around 10k , most 2003 car would be around 2 k to 3k . It’s not necessarily cheap in market standard .

    • @dylansmith6768
      @dylansmith6768 5 лет назад +10

      The key to these cars are working on them yourself

  • @glennparks8282
    @glennparks8282 3 года назад +6

    Completely left out the C55 AMG. I have owned my 2005 car for 4 years now and love it. It is my daily driver and has had only a starter issue in all those years. Great car.

  • @roderickjones7479
    @roderickjones7479 2 года назад +3

    @05:24...the next few seconds never gets old....

  • @FloridaCams
    @FloridaCams 4 года назад +6

    I own a CLK55 and I can assure you that any AMG will be expensive to maintain. With a car like an AMG, you have to visit specialists or dealerships more often to keep on top of the maintenance. If cared for properly though it'll be fine... My one wasn't really looked after so I've spent a lot of money on getting it great, to be fair though I've done around 5-6k miles in the car since purchase. It is intoxicating and fun, which is my eyes means its worth every penny, besides these big beasts will be worth some money due to regulations etc. Snap one up whilst you can!

  • @gblikesnikes
    @gblikesnikes 6 лет назад +26

    SL55 AMG 😤😤😤 on of the best convertibles ever.

  • @youngxtho5188
    @youngxtho5188 3 года назад +2

    I have a 2000 clk430 only with 114k miles with absolutely no problems just minor cosmetic issues but oh my let me tell you it’s so beautiful

  • @mikealanzo
    @mikealanzo 7 лет назад +46

    I own a 2005 S65 AMG, the W220 model, it had 29400 miles (47000 KM) on the meter when I bought it in Sep 2014, I had to change the front discs and pads due to rust, the previous owner didn't use the car much and left the car standing for a long period of time, so left disc started to rust, BOTH sides had to be changed, apparently you can't just change on one side, anyway, that change cost me approx 3000Euro. I also changed the oil and oil filter in the ABC system, 700Euro. I've had other expenses, like winter tires on original 19" AMG rims, undercoating, and service, hence nothing related to repairing or changing anything due to malfunction. Til this day 21 March 2017 I've had no issues with it and the meter is now on 35000 miles (56000 KM), I don't use the car much either, I just want to prove to you all that an old Merc doesn't necessary have to suck, it all comes down to how it's been taken care of! Good luck finding your dream car! PS: The car is now for sale, in case you're interested, check out FB page AMG of Sweden.

    • @elukok
      @elukok 7 лет назад +13

      Quite funny how you are trying to explain that its ok to own old merg, not that expensive and that its good and the last sentence is that you want to get rid of it and sell it.

    • @StoneCoolds
      @StoneCoolds 7 лет назад +3

      mikealanzo and he has only put 9000km in 3 years lol thats what i do every 5-6 months xD

    • @mikealanzo
      @mikealanzo 7 лет назад +5

      B'cus I'm buying a 2016 S63 AMG, I wanted to test a "cheap" S65 for a while before I purchase a S63.

    • @anthonydeluca6966
      @anthonydeluca6966 6 лет назад

      @@mikealanzo You ever get that s63?

    • @mikealanzo
      @mikealanzo 6 лет назад

      @Anthiny: No, since MB/AMG announced that they will no longer manufacture the V12 I've been having some seconds thoughts, maybe I should keep it, maybe it will increase the value, I don't know, however, it's still for sale, tho at a higher price!

  • @paulquince5470
    @paulquince5470 7 лет назад +25

    I bought a 65k miles 2005 CLK55 AMG around 3 years ago, it's been serviced, the sensor on the gearbox fried and replaced, had a head lamp problem fixed, which required the front bumper and arch liners off, and now needs a front suspension bush and the two piece front rotors and pads replaced. OK some expensive parts but it's a proper AMG, Mines a Designo version too. It's so nice to drive and own, it will take something very very special to replace and now on 80k miles. If you look after your cars, chose well, it's a very rewarding car.

    • @stanleysimmonsreactions9056
      @stanleysimmonsreactions9056 6 лет назад

      how much did it cost for the parts and labor

    • @vincentsolito8234
      @vincentsolito8234 4 года назад

      if you ever decide to sell i may be interested. I have been looking for an 05 clk55 for a while

  • @SeamHead33
    @SeamHead33 5 лет назад +6

    my e55 AMG has 206k miles. my favorite car ever. still running strong

  • @abdelhameedalotaibi3657
    @abdelhameedalotaibi3657 6 лет назад +4

    Its really like any used car shopping always look for the best choice with good history and maintenance .. i bought a 2007 cls500 , had a transmission change and engine check up at the dealer , the airmatic suspension replaced with normal springs and new brakes and tires .. i know it sounds like the car went through a lot but when you know that the previous owner did all the hard job you end up with a reliable daily luxurious car 👌

  • @stormrider01
    @stormrider01 8 месяцев назад +1

    You forgot the C55 AMG from 2005. It´s way better than the W210 because it doesn´t have rust issues because it´s the facelifted version of the C class from that era. The non facelift can rust.

  • @6ec6YRFPTcC
    @6ec6YRFPTcC 7 лет назад +2

    I have a 2004 Jag XJR and a 2005 SL55, I love them. Yes parts are pricey, but once you replace them they last for a long time. Most things I replaced were original and they were 10 years old or older at the time. The cost of ownership is actually quite affordable since most of the depreciation is done with.

  • @lukaszljungberg9664
    @lukaszljungberg9664 7 лет назад +5

    I've had a E55 from 1998 for a year now, it's my first Amg and I'm very happy with it. If I would have bought this car when i was 20 years old nothing would work by now, constantly doing kick down and donuts on parking lots would have destroyed it, but i am 35 years and always have a child in the backseat so nothing has ever broken on the car, everything works like a charm 😄

    • @akkayalogistics9387
      @akkayalogistics9387 6 лет назад

      Lukasz Ljungberg but that’s no fun 😁

    • @makoshark69x96
      @makoshark69x96 Год назад

      That's why it's good to have high prices on great cars !
      It keeps PEASANTS lyk U from destroying Great cars !

  • @jimmybattiston4192
    @jimmybattiston4192 2 года назад +1

    I cannot comment on any other model than the clk55 amg. Luxury fast reliable and a head turner. This car is a gem. I have never driven mine in the winter and therefore it looks mint. Zero rust the paint job on this car shines like no other. This beast is the best catch. Enjoy

  • @tokyo1469
    @tokyo1469 6 лет назад +33

    R230 SL's are the most beautifully designed SL's since the 1950's Gullwing.... the shape of the R230 will simply never date, nothing else on the road quite looks like an SL......& man did they nail it with the shape of these SL R230 beauties ! Very expensive to run, but if you want a truly cheap alternative buy a generic japanese or ford & look like clones of each other.... the new batch of car design throughout the motoring world (even the high end ones) over the last 5 years are so fookin' boringly similar to each other !

    • @dominicwood3750
      @dominicwood3750 3 года назад

      I agree but I think Merc devalued the SL line when they launched the SLK

  • @Mububban23
    @Mububban23 7 лет назад +10

    5:24 - someone needs to make a loop of that little gem :D

  • @IceMan-il7dx
    @IceMan-il7dx 7 лет назад +1

    £575 banger (R reg C200) bought in desperation to get out of a rental in 2013. Tyres, exhaust fiddly MOT issues at 224,000 over 3yrs. Bavk to Oz, a W124 for $600. Not worth selling, it got me to work today. And all last year in our High Country (-5 to 35C). I don't love Mercs but I respect many of them.

  • @joshbacon8241
    @joshbacon8241 4 года назад +37

    Scotty Kilmer: *”ENDLESS MONEY PIT!!!”*

  • @beidlern
    @beidlern 4 года назад +1

    Great video. Had me chucklin at the whine and below bit.

  • @scottzike1054
    @scottzike1054 5 лет назад

    I bought a 03 CL55 AMG in 2016 for 12k US (90k miles) .. for a year or so it was just my "Old Man Go Fast" car. Now it is pretty much my daily driver. I love it .. My son in law and I (mostly him) did have to replace the shocks in early 2018 (100k miles) and went with the StrutMaster Air Suspension kits with no real felt loss of capability although it did disable the ABC.

  • @Von_Dutch87
    @Von_Dutch87 4 года назад +3

    This Mercedes SL is the best looking mercedes ever. Very charming and smooth, not so agressive like todays. Nice sideburns lol

  • @VeX00786
    @VeX00786 2 года назад +1

    That SL55 is timeless

  • @Boost_95
    @Boost_95 7 лет назад +16

    My uncle had an Sl65 V12 on a 54 plate brand new. It was the biggest head turner everywhere you went. Back then there weren't many Mercs around, especially AMGs.

    • @DouEditz
      @DouEditz 7 лет назад +6

      The-V12-Beast Thats why I keep my C55.... now days there are not a lot of classy benz's being made.

    • @Djpaul-lo1px
      @Djpaul-lo1px 7 лет назад +4

      The-V12-Beast There weren't many mercs around in 2004? Really?

    • @Boost_95
      @Boost_95 7 лет назад +5

      Djpaul 1210 There were mercs, but these days since Mercedes has offered SLIGHTLY
      more affordable models people have gone mad. C Class and CLA models
      everywhere!
      But AMG models back then weren't as common as they are now. Unless you
      lived in Beverly Hills of course.

  • @frankburdodrums8984
    @frankburdodrums8984 6 лет назад +4

    I can tell you personally that if you can find one, the SL500 or 550 is pretty good but you must have a "guy" that you can take it to that can fix it and doesn't bullshit you when some light starts beeping on the dash. Its much like the mentioned SL55 AMG but much more affordable on insurance. People don't understand that these cars were over $100000, most of them, when they came out and they never stopped being supercars.

    • @philnleblanc6664
      @philnleblanc6664 5 лет назад

      Frank Burdo you’re 100% correct! I learned the hard way after I purchased an R230. Amazing car but those maintenance costs were a killer.

  • @akr01364
    @akr01364 6 лет назад +3

    I know it's gauche by comparison. But, this is one of the reasons why the Mustang is one of the biggest selling sports cars in Germany at the moment: they cost about as much to maintain as a Fiesta. Fuel cost aside.

  • @Ashtoncars
    @Ashtoncars 2 года назад

    I bought a CLK500 for my first car and fell in love with it instantly. Then my dad made me sell it a week later for a downpayment on my current car. Now my goal is to buy a CLK55 as soon as I can afford it. Such a cool and classy car

  • @warakanda7356
    @warakanda7356 7 лет назад +3

    really appreciate your technical educational video. it's awesome. thank you bro..

  • @miguelmoninhas5341
    @miguelmoninhas5341 7 лет назад +1

    i bought last year an e55 amg for 4000 chf. its almost 4500 euros. still love the car and no probs with him

  • @Kxji
    @Kxji 7 лет назад +81

    In my opinion the best used AMG you can get is a CL63.

    • @kojotot3173
      @kojotot3173 7 лет назад +11

      not really the cheapest choice. only a few are for sale at 25k eur, they got 150.000+ kilometres on the clock and the low mileage CLs go for 40k+. i'd say the CL 500 is the smartest choice considering you'll get decent performances and you can find a decent well maintained piece for

    • @gepixelt7712
      @gepixelt7712 7 лет назад +8

      The SLK 55 is the best car you can buy under 20k xD It weights about 1400 Kilo and has 410 Hp ... love c:

    • @frankburdodrums8984
      @frankburdodrums8984 6 лет назад +4

      Koji Takata
      That's a huge piece of machinery.
      Do you live near Autobaun in Germany? Cause it's fun and all sitting in traffic but you want to drive the fucker right? That's why you bought it?

    • @frankburdodrums8984
      @frankburdodrums8984 6 лет назад +2

      Malachi Shekelshoah Lampshadestein
      For shizzle

    • @frankburdodrums8984
      @frankburdodrums8984 6 лет назад

      I'm still gonna give you a thumbs up thou.

  • @NOTORIOUS_CODM
    @NOTORIOUS_CODM 7 лет назад +63

    i like to own any of these cars but with this high price of fuel in Eu impossibru i'll keep my E270 CDI

    • @MrTruth111
      @MrTruth111 7 лет назад +2

      fuel price is not that bad I remember it being much worse a decade ago.

    • @NOTORIOUS_CODM
      @NOTORIOUS_CODM 7 лет назад +4

      A decade ago was in eu 90 cents cheaper

    • @MrTruth111
      @MrTruth111 7 лет назад +8

      In my country the Netherlands:
      2017: €1.55
      2012: €1.86
      2007: €1.55
      You have to keep in mind the inflation. 90 cents cheaper is not true.

    • @RileyBanksWho
      @RileyBanksWho 7 лет назад

      Damn right. I drive a 2004 CLK320 and spend about €40 on gas every two days ..

    • @RileyBanksWho
      @RileyBanksWho 7 лет назад

      *ghs77* Delete this.

  • @logwind
    @logwind 5 лет назад +2

    This was actually a very good segment.

  • @MuhammadArslanSiyal
    @MuhammadArslanSiyal 7 лет назад +129

    why fifth gear videos looks like that they are so old. old cameras etc

  • @nowthatsfunny1
    @nowthatsfunny1 5 лет назад +1

    I've had sl500 for 3 years. I'm second owner. 1st owner had over 30k of maintenance down within the first 6 years of owning. Convertible top pump, PSE pump, convertible top wings replaced, door fob receiver replaced, 3rd brake light replaced, PCM codes redone...etc. Now I'm replacing the PSE again 1000 bucks, accumulators 3 of them 1000 bucks, seat air hose cracked, ABC fluid changed 200 each time. It's a very expensive car to maintain. I do the work myself. I couldn't afford it if I took to dealer. I've heard the newer cars quit the ABC system so that's a huge advantage over the R230. I love the way the car drives but is it really worth the cost of maintenance? I really dont think so. The resale price is too low. 1 big repair could easily be more than the car is worth. It's insane.

    • @turkovich530
      @turkovich530 5 лет назад

      Dave Sharkey what is this ABC system?

    • @McK9999
      @McK9999 5 лет назад

      @@turkovich530 - the hydraulic suspension

  • @hsrperformance55
    @hsrperformance55 5 лет назад +5

    W220 s55 supercharged and that’s the DON

  • @EugVR6
    @EugVR6 6 лет назад

    Friend of mine brought a AMG SL55 for £10,000 as a cheap luxury car and when it works, it's lovely but it does like to break down a lot with electrical Gremlins but after 4 years he's still not put off, as it's so awesome when it's not breaking down....must be like owning a TVR, once it's under the skin, you just need more, no matter the cost...

  • @HHIVR4
    @HHIVR4 6 лет назад

    I have owned an 03 SL55 AMG for 10 years.It is an absolutely fantastic car.Yes it has had the typical ABC suspension issues but it drives like a brand new car even with 100k miles on it.

    • @philnleblanc6664
      @philnleblanc6664 5 лет назад

      HHIVR4, but that ABC issue though...had that occur to mine and realized it was time to dump it.

  • @MadViewer01
    @MadViewer01 7 лет назад +2

    To hell with his AMGs. Is that a ZZR600E I'm seeing behind him around 2:14? I have one of those from '93. Love them.

    • @theneologic
      @theneologic 4 года назад

      You're American aren't you.

    • @MadViewer01
      @MadViewer01 4 года назад

      @@theneologic Far from it. What made you think I am though?

  • @emocan126
    @emocan126 7 лет назад +2

    i really really really wanted to hear the sound of the sl amg
    thanks!

  • @acsounds
    @acsounds 6 лет назад +4

    i have a 2009 S63 AMG and a 2005 E 55 AMG , they are both a blessing a and a curse, lol

  • @samspace81
    @samspace81 5 лет назад

    Vote for 03-06 E55 AMG here. 469HP/516TQ, reliable drivetrain. 207,000 miles on my 2006.

  • @antreaskonstantinou8585
    @antreaskonstantinou8585 5 лет назад +1

    1:01 what do you mean it didnt have the build quality
    Mercedes cars back then were built to last, now there are many things that save money but also cut back quality

    • @DouEditz
      @DouEditz 4 года назад

      @James Tudor pre 2002

  • @trainman665
    @trainman665 7 лет назад +2

    The bonnet on the E55 doesn't look like its shut properly.

  • @mujjuman
    @mujjuman 7 лет назад +1

    nice short video great presentation thank u

  • @billybubenick3076
    @billybubenick3076 5 лет назад

    The zx7r you have in the garage looks pristine.

  • @azpinator
    @azpinator 7 лет назад +3

    Love the SL.

  • @UpsideGam3r
    @UpsideGam3r 4 года назад +1

    I dont know where youre getting those repair numbers from because thats dirt chip for labor and parts... good luck finding it

  • @Itzagundam
    @Itzagundam 7 лет назад +2

    Would love to have prices like that in the US. In California an e55 is like $15k.

    • @ronslife3396
      @ronslife3396 Год назад

      I live in California and I got E55 w211 for 9k

  • @Van.lb91
    @Van.lb91 6 лет назад +4

    An SL AMG costs 9000 usd in Lebanon. You buy it then you park it in front of your house cz fuel is expensive ..

  • @crashmeter
    @crashmeter 6 лет назад

    Awesome video - informative and fun to watch

  • @ChampionBlueRacing
    @ChampionBlueRacing 7 лет назад +1

    Out of those 3 and if I had the money I'd buy the e55 and SL-55 those two are like in my top 5 favorites of Mercedes..
    5. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG & 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-55 AMG
    4. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black-Series
    3. 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG_GT-R
    2. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG
    1. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR-McLaren

    • @raycroal
      @raycroal 6 лет назад

      no1 cl73amg or s73amg the end

  • @ArturoPerez-si2xk
    @ArturoPerez-si2xk 3 года назад +1

    With £ 20.000 I'll buy that Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, and also the Mercedes-Benz S Class of Used Cars Bargains video, having an Luxury Hard Top Convertible, and a Luxury Sedan

  • @hausmeisterengineering5952
    @hausmeisterengineering5952 7 лет назад +1

    I'll take all of them. Thanks very much!

  • @Kauppamopo
    @Kauppamopo 6 лет назад +1

    what about CLK 63 AMG that you can also have for like 20-30k??

  • @MakeSh00t
    @MakeSh00t 7 лет назад +41

    13 years old car is not aged car, problem is today cars are crap after 7 years of usage.. I remember old mercedeses ladas and yugos if u drive 30 years old car than u say its aged... Today cars are just crapp.

    • @KC-up7hf
      @KC-up7hf 7 лет назад +3

      You've got it the wrong way round, mate.

    • @e90baby
      @e90baby 7 лет назад +1

      MakeSh00t actually, new cars are way more reliable. I mean for fucks sake, consumer reports put bmw im 3rd place for overall reliability

    • @VisioningHail
      @VisioningHail 6 лет назад +8

      The reason communist cars weren't considered old is because any car was a luxury

    • @hellothere3061
      @hellothere3061 6 лет назад

      I have a 2004 C200 and is an amazing car
      The top speed is 220 km/h

    • @IceMan-il7dx
      @IceMan-il7dx 5 лет назад

      C209 CLK280. It still made 155mph. Very cheap now.

  • @keithskillz90210
    @keithskillz90210 7 лет назад +1

    Very good video. It could have been about 20 minutes longer though. The host is pretty good!

  • @r.terrancemullane9802
    @r.terrancemullane9802 6 лет назад

    He is right on point. I researched all these big motor babies and found Fantastico Deals @his quoted prices and much less in fact. Cheers to the car dude!!

  • @maxnezam8534
    @maxnezam8534 3 года назад

    A dream to see these prices in Australia at the moment in 2021... SL350 is around 40K AUD.

  • @Juan_Hernandez_Jr.
    @Juan_Hernandez_Jr. 6 лет назад

    Nice review. Thanks! 💯🙏 🙏

  • @TheBurnAlive
    @TheBurnAlive 6 лет назад +4

    I wouldn't by a second hand AMG from England because with a max speed limit of 100km/h the Cars don't get driven properly .it's the worst thing you can do to an AMG.

    • @imaginova88
      @imaginova88 5 лет назад +1

      Actually these 5.4motors in particular are kind of lazy. Yes even the stock supercharged ones are very lazy. They aren't high strung and are more than happy sitting in traffic or cruising at 100km. You don't need to drive them hard to keep them in good condition. Personal ref, w210 and w211 e55 AMG, still own the w210, a 2000 model, still drives as hard and smooth as day 1. I'm not saying a proper drive isn't a good idea, but we're not dealing with race engines here.

    • @bahar9075
      @bahar9075 5 лет назад

      I would never buy an old merc in uk because of rust

  • @danielfl.9347
    @danielfl.9347 7 лет назад +1

    I like Johnny the most.

  • @BelsPlays
    @BelsPlays 7 лет назад +2

    I want my first car to be a Mercedes or BMW preferably Mercedes this was the exact video I was looking for

  • @CriticalAdoBH
    @CriticalAdoBH 6 лет назад +3

    what about c 55 amg?

  • @classic-kool
    @classic-kool 7 лет назад +1

    I own a CL55 AMG... This is a really good video..I enjoy the performance, but don't abuse the car..it loves to be driven! NO garage 👑 queen here, LoL!

  • @jakefalk6350
    @jakefalk6350 5 лет назад

    Not sure about them estimates 150 quid is extortionate for drop links and crank shaft position sensor will be a lot more than 100 pound

  • @jonny5777
    @jonny5777 7 лет назад +1

    Jonny could have his own shown doing this kinda thing

  • @fotisboys
    @fotisboys 4 года назад

    I live in Australia and own a E55..I bought it 7 years ogo for$ 37000 ..The E55 average price is betwwen 20 to 30 Grand so there still expensive but dam you get a real Car....Ive dome some engine modification and has just under 510 klw and runs mid 10s ....
    .

  • @bigsam9377
    @bigsam9377 5 лет назад

    I think your right but you would be wiser buying a lesser engine even a diesel just for practical purposes and the fact the money you save can be used for maintenance

  • @emilemilow7110
    @emilemilow7110 7 лет назад +6

    CL 500 or even AMG series is also a good choice :)

  • @roadwarrior144
    @roadwarrior144 5 лет назад

    How about an SL55 powertrain in the CLK chassis?

  • @DouEditz
    @DouEditz 7 лет назад +1

    U GUYS NAILED WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR LOL

  • @Cobra83.
    @Cobra83. 6 лет назад

    Didnt Johnny work for revs or redline back in the day?

  • @bovedli
    @bovedli 6 лет назад

    What about a CLS 55 I am looking to buy one of those soon!

  • @AlexTrain5249
    @AlexTrain5249 5 лет назад +1

    Out of these 3 the E55’s are the most reliable. According to forums and these are not my words.

    • @Corvolet5
      @Corvolet5 5 лет назад

      Probably, but if I ever got an E55 I'd get the W211. The W210s are a rare sight because of rust.

    • @abdullahz4804
      @abdullahz4804 2 года назад

      @@Corvolet5 They are not rare to see but w210 is the better car to drive. W211 rusts alot too

  • @alexanderd8740
    @alexanderd8740 4 года назад

    They are great when they work, but they will leave you turning tricks to keep them repaired as they will break frequently and cost an indecent amount to fix.

  • @robinmarples5198
    @robinmarples5198 5 лет назад

    In France a clk amg 55 is around 19000 euros for 100 000 km

  • @unkameatgoodbar2315
    @unkameatgoodbar2315 5 лет назад +1

    Over in Canada and the states they starting to go up in price,they getting snapped up.the 1998-2005 e55 amg

  • @AnthroGearhead
    @AnthroGearhead 6 лет назад +3

    Who the hell wants a G Wagon when you can spent your money of these for a fraction of its price

  • @billybrooks1225
    @billybrooks1225 7 лет назад +2

    Anyone else think the plate on the sl55 says "bait dealer "

  • @LuckyWitjaksono
    @LuckyWitjaksono 7 лет назад +4

    is this re-uploaded?

  • @iI_Principe
    @iI_Principe 5 лет назад +1

    Is it really that cheap to buy a used car in the UK, or are you just lying, because I checked out all of these cars, and the cheapest ones I could find (in Finland, mind you) were:
    E55: 8500€
    CLK55: 19000€
    SL55: 37000€

  • @bmwcarrmann429
    @bmwcarrmann429 6 лет назад +1

    The Mercedes-Benz motor cars are the best I would love to have a sl 55 with476 bhp it's like driving a rocket

  • @chazg8489
    @chazg8489 5 лет назад

    There aren't any SL's near me to test drive. I'm 6'4 with longer legs( 38 inseam)
    Don't know if I can fit in one comfortably

    • @nowthatsfunny1
      @nowthatsfunny1 5 лет назад +1

      I'm 6'3 235 and fit fine in sl500.

    • @chazg8489
      @chazg8489 5 лет назад

      @@nowthatsfunny1 thank you... i drive an E350 now, it's comfy, but only for about 4 hours or so. Any long drives I'll have to stretch my legs

  • @steveh5005
    @steveh5005 2 года назад

    Prices are climbing crazy for AMG 55

  • @PerfectPotential
    @PerfectPotential 4 года назад +1

    Nice, but what's the point of this contextualization?
    I don't get the hype on G-Wagons either, but if sb. wants one, he will barely get an roadster instead.

  • @takenbythewindNdrivenbythesea
    @takenbythewindNdrivenbythesea 4 года назад

    I definitely can go with secondhand Mercedes-Benz. They aged gracefully

  • @jayorojas8482
    @jayorojas8482 5 лет назад

    Surprised the cl 55 wasn’t on this list

  • @MrTruth111
    @MrTruth111 7 лет назад +1

    That rust is a damn shame, that is why I love my '97 Volvo S70 no rust, nowhere.

  • @Knoxvillicus
    @Knoxvillicus 7 лет назад +1

    Lucky Europeans got the massive 420CDI diesel, so much torque...

  • @mrmysterious6006
    @mrmysterious6006 6 лет назад +1

    Mercedes were built like tanks prior to 1997 with much thicker paint and greater overall build quality.
    Now they are like any other car

    • @johnennis4586
      @johnennis4586 5 лет назад

      Just look at the a class, only reason you see so many is cheap finance, and a "good" badge

  • @e90baby
    @e90baby 7 лет назад +1

    Why does this episode look so old and don't tell me it was re uploaded because I'm pretty sure uber wasn't around at the time

  • @PHAZER99
    @PHAZER99 3 года назад

    Where is BB DLR and YF53 KTV now I wonder?

    • @davidrandall7738
      @davidrandall7738 2 года назад +1

      B8 DLR is still very much around with the same owner ! just on a different number plate now. An absolutely amazing car :-)

  • @kevindavis5966
    @kevindavis5966 7 лет назад +2

    If Lord Blackwood says they're good, they must be.

  • @bernard5427
    @bernard5427 6 лет назад

    CL55's are also a great bargain.

  • @lethal__3355
    @lethal__3355 7 лет назад +1

    1:43 cl55

  • @fredwilliams7893
    @fredwilliams7893 5 лет назад

    Im so confused why people pick a sl 55 over a cl 55?. The cl was a hard top not convertible like the sl!

  • @619Badar
    @619Badar 7 лет назад

    How come the sl55 is supercharged and it Literally says on the side it says v8 biturbo makes no sense?