I can smell that interior through the screen.

I have this exact watch.. got it from new around 2003 from my dad. I've only had it serviced twice since and it still runs and looks brand new even though i've been wearing it every day since then.

I am interested buying an ML500 W164. But my only 'brake on my mind' is probably the fuel consumption. Can you give me some examples how much is the mpg on highway with 80mph or even 100mph ? Thanks in advance

8' bed. There has never been a truck with a 9' bed for any consumer market.

Lots of mumbling about nothing!

My watch was purchased 2 years ago from AMZWATCH and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.

You can’t do much better than a W108, all things considered. Not a bad line on it anywhere, inside or out. Wonderfully comfortable and quality through and through. ‘60’s thru ‘80’s was the golden era of Mercedes, from W111 to W126. My brother and I have a small collection of these (‘69 W108 280 SE, ‘69 W111 280 SE 3.5 Coupe, ‘65 220 SE Cabriolet and ‘81 R107 380 SL) and the build quality of all of them is phenomenal. They were not hand built - tons of assembly line photos from the era prove that - but there was a lot of hand finishing and fitting. We drive all of ours regularly and they provide so much character and a pleasant change from the plastic cocoons of today. Current Mercedes are noth8ng by comparison.

why do people like toppers? even the word topper sounds annoying get an SUV or remove that egg shell 😂

The first vehicle I drove was exactly that, except it was red and an automatic. Amazing truck man it will serve you well

I love my 1995 f150 5.0 with 337,000 miles on the original motor and transmission just take care of it and it will last you

My first vehicle was a ‘94 ford ranger 90s ford was something else 🔥

One word: classy!

So envious of that interior!

Just beautiful. If you had one of these back then. You were a serious roller. Having a Benz today is no biggie.

I have the same Van in Diesel 💪💪 Mercedes w638 110CDI Remapped.

...Nice review. How tall are you? I'm 6', 230lbs with a 32" inseam and was wondering if an Acty cab would be a good fit for me.Thanks...

Beautiful. I agree on the color. 108/109's look better in dark non metallic colors. I had a 71 280S in dark maroon, which I think is the best color for these. I'd say Black and the dark Maroon, Green, Tabacco Brown and Blue just make these cars stand out like nohting else.

The original is much better

I knew someone here in England with a 1972 280ce. Stacker headlights and a pillarless coupe. This generation was the most exceptional, and elegant of all.

I own and love my w116 350 SEL...but my dream car is still the 108.

я имею такой же 638,V-класс,бензин,только двигатель 2.8vr6,1999 года и мне эта машина очень нравится.,кстати на вашем экземпляре кое чего не хватает:ролетной шторки и сетки в багажном отделении,раскладного столика-бабочки между сиденьями на 3 ряду,холодильника,сейфа который устанавливается под сиденьем второго ряда и зонтика!спасибо за обзор!;)

love the 126900- couldnt agree more on the point of having clarity on the time while you're focused on other things at hand. its a watch that's born from function & minimalism for sure. using it as a weekender as it's just so legible and "boring"- that way, I spend more time engaging with the world & family than with my watch :D

In my opinion the 05 looks more balanced then the previous 5, and the new 3/6/9 look nicer then the previous old fashioned white gold numbers. Beside of the mentioned changes there are a some more major and a few minor changes. This 2022 model is a complete new watch with a new movement which is much better in many ways, a new narrower bezel, new bigger dial, different hands, different lugs, a broader bracelet and a flatter case dimension. All in all much better and more contemporary than the pvevious version.

Such a beautiful Benz. Late 1960s, early 70s here in the island of Tasmania, Australia, population of approximately 500,000, a very wealthy relative bought a new MBenz 280 SEL 3.5 litre V8. Only one I ever saw here and in an usual colour combination. Exterior was beige and interior was black and white houndstooth cloth, I think probably pure wool. Such a beautiful car. Saw it in early 2000s parked in a rural street and it was still in great condition. When MB quality went South he bought Lexus instead and in 1990 or 1, a new Ferrari Testarossa. That model Benz are still an eye-catching design.

My grandfather was the top fan of this car. may he rest in peace ✌️🕊️ I wish one I will buy this car ❤

I've made a 3.0l version of this car for daily use, it's a very cool car Indeed i got it in hellred color

I think it looks uniquely beautiful, I mean it is a true “tool watch” at heart as rolex’s whole starting point and represents the core design language of Rolex flawlessly I actually don’t understand why it’s so under appreciated

Great choice ! Really trendy! Should not be bigger because the dial is screaming loud enough

It's timeless. Pairs well with a classic Mercedes-Benz. : )

Original paint is amazing. Beautiful example.

M117 or go home

My dad had this car in 1980 in South Africa. The only s class of its time in our neighbourhood. ❤❤❤. By the way the electric windows are after market

My father had a 1969 280 SEL when I was a kid. It was our finest car ever.

great cars as long as they don;t have rust.My uncle had one,and I bought one in the 90's

I love Rolex, but they play fast and loose with their branding of different models and their "updates". For example, the dial layout of what is now branded as the Explorer used to be the dial layout of several iterations of OP (116000, 114200). The older Air King (5500) used to look like a current model OP. And the dial layout (numerals) for the current Air King used to just be the layout for an OP (116000) concentric dial; and even in this older model the "05" was used. I think they try to fool us sometimes.

Elegant.

What a beauty!

It looks like the your rear bumper valance is cut for the exhaust tips. You can still order the 323ti part new, though there maybe a reason yours is modified

The E46 Compact has a rare 325ti 6cyl version too

Gorgeous car... love it ❤

Just got one, Clean Plain Jane

Got my airking. Has anybody notices the arc of the crystal elevates this watch and so easy to read in any situation

Sick car man looks really good👍

Nice to see 323ti is in US :). One of my first cars was E36 316ti and after years I had possiblity to buy 323ti with open air top. Even in Europe it is rare spec and I enjoy it so much

Love this Video! I am the proud owner of an '08 W164 ML500. I reckon this is one of the greatest cars of all time. Thanks for sharing this! Completely agree with you, so versatile!

Nah a 323 did not dyno at 207whp. That's what a M54B30 puts down.

I have watched many many reviews on the Air King because I want one. You have mentioned some really good points and some points not usually mentioned in many reviews so well done A+++

I wanted a 318ti as a daily missile in Europe they are the last bmw's for a reasonable price and many are unmolested cause they were considered ugly and the cool kids rather destroyed coupe's and sedans. I was about to pick one up for 800€ but in the last minute I've found a vanilla 323ti in montreal blue for 2k. It is in a good shape but I started spending on it to make it nicer sourcing a proper plated lsd for it etc...

Love the Air-King, it does look so much better in person. I do disagree with you on a different point; the the Oyster Perpetual is an entry level Rolex vs the Air-King being an intermediate level Rolex. The both use the same 3230 movement and have the same bracelet. The dial (actual dial, hands and indicies) and the AK having a crwn guard are the only real differences. What makes it intermediate compared to the OP? I love both, and im waiting for a call from my AD for either the OP or the AK, whichever comes first, so im not biased either way... but they are on the same awesome level to me.

Wow, what a car...As someone from across the pond in the UK, I remember the ti's very well and in fact, I now have a BMW 128ti which I just bought and it is a fantastic piece of kit but what a nice find you have and you brought it over to the US...must be rare! The 200BHp must make it really nimble and quick as the weight of the car is so much less than the overweight cars of today...