1 year ownership report of my 2008 Mercedes SLR McLaren, the most underrated supercar ever?

[@lordcorgi6481]

I used to be scared of bring a car to a show because there would be so many better cars at the show. Until, I went to a show in a 85 Yugo my dad paid $100 back in the 90s. It got overwhelming attention even though it was directly across from the Ferraris 🤣

[@joelrivera8763]

Wow u gat a Yugo they don't even made pars no More words that

[@bluerazor7049]

What model was it? The basic GV or a 'loaded out' GVX? Some apparently had air conditioning in it.

[@yodaslovetoy]

​@@bluerazor7049working widows?😮

[@JCPrint]

I drive my 1987 Toyota Van to local car meets and all heads turn despite the presence of all sorts of supercars.

[@bassplayer2011ify]

You don't need a supercar to stand out at a car show. As you discovered you just need something unique.

[@mitchellgildea6944]

Started from a garden shed and ended up on Hoovie's Farm. Hats off to you Tyler 👏

[@craftyukraine]

*Men in women clothes are still men.*

[@mitchellgildea6944]

@@craftyukraine alrighty there bud

[@Linckel]

@@craftyukraine bait isn't supposed to be obvious

[@squirrley9]

Don't kid yourself. That whore ruined him.

[@RichardJamesWellingtonIV]

@@Linckelit’s not bait when it’s true

[@johnsim3722]

The thought that the Dino was anything but a Ferrari is crazy. Enzo Ferrari named the car after his son, the son he lost. No father would have named the car to be anything less than his own blood.

[@simeonorive145]

Totally agree well said. The first time I saw 308GT4 I thought it looked incredible I was 10. 35 years later my late Father bought one after selling a 250GTE. I didnt get to drive the GTE but drove the 308 a few times and loved every minute of it. If only they were still disliked I might have bought one myself eventually.

[@u00555]

Yeah, Jason Cammisa did an excellent video on the story of the Dino too. Named not only after his son but his father and older brother aswell.

[@johnsim3722]

@@u00555 That was on Hagerty wasn't it? It's a superb video.

[@pistonburner6448]

Even thought it actually wasn't named Ferrari you mean? I don't agree with what some people try to say with their: "It's not a Ferrari" schtick, because it definitely was made by Ferrari and it was a great car. But then again it's true: it literally wasn't branded as a Ferrari by the company itself, it was deliberately meant to be a sub-brand and NOT a Ferrari. The badges on the car: very deliberately not Ferrari, instead Enzo had new Dino badges made for it. It is also physically not a Ferrari based on their own criteria: they decided that "Ferrari" meant something with more performance and different mechanical and even interior criteria. They wanted more leeway in making great, but slightly lower-level cars so they went with the Dino branding. Just because they discontinued the brand and decided instead that it didn't make financial sense or overall strategic sense, moving on to make Mondials with V8s and under the full Ferrari branding, doesn't mean at that time Dino wasn't a separate sub-brand. It just didn't make sense to make separate V6 engines and other components for a sub-brand (without mass-production volumes), nor did the sub-brand bring any strategic or brand value according to them, as it just downgraded what they were selling so they made very little (if any) profits with the lower-cost car...while creating a competitor to lower-end Ferraris which made more profit. Like you said: Enzo didn't name it a Ferrari. He named it Dino. Hence = not a Ferrari.

[@Porsche911steve]

I always thought these were so perfectly proportioned and loved the look and so cheap in the 90’s. I dreamed of one someday, but at current valuations, probably not going to happen.

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Man, the view out of that Dino, with the classic round analog gauges and huge fenders is gorgeous!

[@TheRealAlpha2]

It's such a pleasure to see you actually enjoy cars rather than fretting over their maintenance or how quickly you can flip one (although we know sometimes it's necessary.) Videos like this are a luxury for us as well.

[@steelframe]

The first time I saw a Dino in the early 70's I was riding my bike in downtown Seattle and followed the dark blue beauty until I could catch up and ask the driver what it was. "Ferrari" he said. So I looked up the local dealership and found it on a pier in Leschi on Lake Washington, far removed from any other commercial area. I still ride my bike by there (now a restaurant or realty office) and think back to when I started lusting after this little car. It's been 50 years and I still am in love with the Dino. . .

[@Stratboy999]

I love the Dino. Such an evocative shape, sporty and low slung. It's everything a sports car should be.

[@row4hb]

Agree, I think the engine came from the Ferrari F2 car. No slouch!

[@itsnotme07]

One of the things I enjoy about your channel Tyler is that always thank the people watching! So many channels do NOT do that...but if not for those people watching...well you know. Cool ride with the Dino! Love me some top down driving in Monterey and Big Sur. Until the next video....

[@Chromemargielas]

This video made me feel so good! Being part of a community like this is amazing. Thank you for always being so humble! But you deserve all of this success and more! Cheers.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

You’re living the life. Happy to be a passenger. Another great video-thanks!

[@KingKeson]

17:56 that sly swipe at WhistlinDiesel made me chuckle, that probably went over a lot of peoples heads lol

[@francode328]

Yesssss I was actually looking for someone to comment on that lol

[@LexusLuvAffair]

The sound of that Dino V6 is absolutely intoxicating! What an achingly beautiful car, too.

[@sickjohnson]

08:47 - 1 of 10, Apollo Intensa Emozine, is said to have an Ferrari N/A F12 (FXX) 6.3L V12 in it with straight cut gears. Good to see you out having some fun Tyler!

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

Holy fuck. I was absolutely wracking my brain trying to figure out what that car was. One half of my brain was thinking it was some sort of Koenigsegg that maybe I hadnt heard about then the other half of me thought It was the Mazda Furai but that would be impossible as the last known remaining Furai died in a fire in 2008. I mean Mazda could have built another one in that time but concept cars dont usually get re-manufactured.

[@darrennorth7987]

Yep. Drive one often in Forza Motorsport and Horizon.

[@stevegott]

Driving around during car week in Monterey is like a real life version of Forza Horizon.

[@TrokaRC]

Agree

[@Moped-garage]

That SLR is one of my favourite cars in the collection. Looks absolutely stunning and I bet it goes as good as it looks.

[@bigdog8993]

Can't believe Ed didn't put the king of off road kumforcer tires on his Porsche 😂

[@EdBolian]

Missed opportunity

[@ryanm4319]

I still lol every time I see them on SimpleTire 😂

[@MrMCDiggles]

Kumforcer. How did I forget that tire/joke

[@bigdog8993]

@@MrMCDiggles best tire ever 🤣

[@ToreHansen]

Congrats with 1 year SLR Mclaren and one of the coolest channels!

[@EagleEyes11497]

Love the SLR, never understood why people didn’t like it

[@davidr6865]

Cause it was half a million and looks like a regular SL

[@rv9990]

​@@davidr6865if you see one in real life you will realise its nothing like de SL.

[@davidr6865]

@@rv9990 I’ve seen them plenty of times. Looks like an sl….same goes for the SLS convertible. I’d rather get an sl63 Amg and save $450k

[@AnythingGasoline]

@@davidr6865you obviously aren’t a car guy, it looks nothing like a regular SL

[@bassplayer2011ify]

One the biggest complaints is that it came with a slush box. And keep in mind when this came out the competition was stiff. You had the Ford GT, the Carrera GT, the Zonda, the 430, and the Koenigsegg CC8S. Really it's crime is that it was a GT car among and endless sea of bonkers supercars. So it was overlooked. But out of all the cars that came in that era the SLR is the one I would have. Though in reality I would probably get an SLS just so I don't have to deal with the McLaren services as don't leave near one of their service centers. Not as far as Hoovie bit it would still be a pain.

[@robw3655]

So glad you're doing well for yourself man, genuinely nice guy!

[@markhutchinson3367]

I see Hoovie FINALLY swapped the directional wheels to the appropriate side of the car! I've been commenting about that for a year in his videos now, haha

[@AKaz220]

YES! I came to say the exact same thing!

[@fredflintstone8048]

It's really a beautiful car. In my opinion almost every exotic car has something about it's design that's less than spectacular, but not this car. Love the SLR. Those car prices at the auction.. It's one thing to paste a price on a windshield. It's an entirely different thing to get someone to pay that much. It would be interesting to see a list of what they ended up selling and for how much.

[@procatprocat9647]

The engine is not spectacular, it's simply adequate.

[@getoffamycloud9844]

Thanks for a ride in the Dino! If there's such a thing as a birth year wish car, that's mine. 👍🏼

[@weekendwrenchers5958]

The first car I drove on the street alone was a 72 246 GTB Dino and it was amazing even then. Oh and I was 14 so it was even cooler for me. Sure wish my dad would have pulled the trigger an bought it for $23,000 in 1979.

[@anilvirginia]

So great to see the spectacle of Monterrey Car Week and see you enjoying your life! Bravo!

[@gramophoneservice4173]

These are the best Hoovie vids, just enjoying the ride and the sights. And the landyacht vids of course.

[@aaronlee2371]

You are the best auto youtuber, in my opinion. So likeable and sincere. Keep the videos coming. We appreciate all you do Hoovie.

[@bring0723]

“My SLR McLaren Roadster feels like a Camry out here” That’s the quote of the year

[@Widemouth1832]

I loved when Jeremy raced the other guys on Top Gear. It is a beautiful vehicle.

[@paulcarmi8130]

Those were the best episodes. My favorite was GTR vs Bullet train. That shit rocked. I don’t care if it was or wasn’t fake, great episode.

[@aiwoor]

Ben Collins said that all the races were real and only some of the B-roll were shot afterwards@@paulcarmi8130

[@AeroGuy07]

The episode where they raced from London to Oslo. Jeremy in the SLR and Richard and James on a ferry and two different boats, both of which broke and stranded them somewhere south west of Oslo!

[@igormac88]

I fell in love with the SLR in those episodes

[@jamesrobert4106]

​@@AeroGuy07With Hammond puking over the side of the speed boat 😂

[@brucebelitz3451]

I believe you chose the proper car for the week! I'd love to do this week in CA. Thanks Hoovie for taking us along!

[@sheiladavis2304]

A other great episode Tyler. I have to say ive always loved the Dino's ever since i was a kid and cant believe what they are asking for them... actually i should say getting for them now. I know that red headed stepchild feeling as ive had a porsche 914s that was always considered a Volkswagen as much if not more than a porsche. It was the second car i got and luckily enough still have it. It is an orange and black 1976. I got it in 1988 for $3500 and proceeded to get anything that needed doing done. I love it and would never sell it but recently found out that the have appreciated quite abit too. Last summer i was offered $45k for it!! I was blown away.

[@Conan997]

Hey Tyler! I ran into you on the start finish line at Laguna! I remember watching your first cabin Monterey Car Week video and the C36. Keep on making awesome videos!

[@admranger]

You've earned the rewards of your hard work, Hoovie. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@mrjellow]

The guy was born into money bro, let's not put him on a pedestal.

[@johnanchovie2b]

Lovely and intriguing selection of rare cars. Really enjoyed your tour of the Monteray Car Week. Thanks, Hoovie!

[@pballfin]

Thank you for bringing us along for this cool look at the car week!

[@gpr8695]

Thank you so much for this video. I have never had the opportunity to see so many wonderful cars in one spot. I love your channel. I hope you do this for a long time !

[@hitchedtohorsepower]

Back in the late 90s my dad and I took our Austin Healey Bugeye to a car show in Carson Valley, Nevada and we were parked next to a Dino. I was in love with it back then but most people at the show were ignoring the Dino and looking at our Bugeye. Our Bugeye has a rotary in it but it's amazing what Dinos have done and they definitely deserve their values that they are nowadays!

[@porsche928s4]

Those SLRs are a dream car, watched the race to oslo in one of them on top gear and fell in love

[@ibud1300]

Nice to tag along on this trip! Looks very enjoyable so definitely planning on going next year.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thank you for taking us along to these 'Big Ticket' car events!

[@pgr3290]

Ferrari 275GTB is just the most amazing thing. The back of them is perfect. Single round taillights and enormous (should be chrome tipped) exhausts. I always loved them. The Colombo V12 sound is incredible. Go listen to one now.

[@Arcturuseyes]

I enjoy being with you for all these amazing car shows. Thanks.

[@stoveguy2133]

The exhaust layout is interesting. Also like the 911 exhaust being tucked up under the rear quarter panel area.

[@Wolfmots]

I have an 08 SL550 roadster. It was a bit of a learning curve to bring it back from the dead with a bad suspension accumulator, one of the two batteries dead, brakes, tires, and an annoying but mysterious brake pressure system failure that would immediately pop up if you push the gas too hard. The accumulator was cheap from FCP Euro and not too difficult to replace. The battery obviously easy, but the brake system thing had me scratching my head for months, until, i took it to Mercedes. They were ready to take an arm or a leg from me but turns out it was a warrantied part even after all these years. I paid the inspection fee of $175 and now everything works. I've had tons of cars, Mercedes, BMW, Vettes, Jeeps, but this crazy little car makes me smile especially when the top is down.

[@RobiticDuck]

We love the Dino!!

[@bluesky9093]

You nailed it with this car, I suggest holding on to it as long as you can. Drive it occasionally but keep the miles low. This car will appreciate significantly over time, it’s a future true classic that does not receive the appreciation it does today. I’d take this car any day over a McLaren or Ferrari.

[@DjangoFlaherty]

Great video. That Dino looks stunning inside and out!

[@GeFeldz]

As a swede with smaller moose around, but still moose, the Cayenne would put the bulk of the moose through the windshield! Oh and our moose still have the long legs, but more like 700 pounds instead of up to 1300 pounds! Good luck with the moose, Ed! =D

[@tst6479]

I know you have been through alot the past couple years, but you are a ROCK STAR!!! You deserve the break and SLR.

[@richboy900]

The SLR is timeless 👌

[@richardcroll3]

Love the SLR always happy to see one. Can't wait for my day to go for a ride in one.

[@chefjefe68]

Awesome video, Hoovie. I loved seeing the scenes of Monterey. I am 17 years removed from living in NorCal; yet, I still miss it.

[@gregdixon5848]

2 special cars. Dino and SLR. Glad you enjoyed the show.

[@ccryburn3196]

I've lived in monterey for years and you still find the coolest stuff at car week.

[@starkyslp16]

Always loved the Dino! The design is incredible and different than any other Ferrari of the time. All the classics could be considered underpowered by today's standards, but looks like the experience is just as fun.

[@bwofficial1776]

The Dino and many of the other classics are proof that a good chassis is better than massive power. I say it's better because you can use all of the power on public roads and not have to worry about tickets or sliding into something that shouldn't be hit. Like an old Rolls-Royce, power is sufficient for anything you'd reasonably want to do. It's fun to just cruise in an analogue car.

[@ScottFoster-o4u]

I was picked up hitchhiking in a Dino. Stunning blonde girl driving it. Somewhere around 1974-75? Definitely made my day

[@coffelt683]

Monterey car week is definitely the most special car event in the world by far. And there are tons of free or cheap car shows going on everywhere throughout the week, the Porsche club of America one was free when I went and pretty crazy to experience, just had to pay 20$ for parking lol. Supercars at cannery row is always a great time and also free to experience.

[@sammni]

"this amazing car that's been on fire once" 😂 I love this channel 😂😆

[@CashisKingtrucking]

Thanks for taking us along

[@davidraezer5937]

I remember when a Alfa customer brought his Dino to the shop. Told me to take it out and don’t baby it. I didn’t and when I got back I told him what I thought and then he told me what it was worth which was in the mid 70’s about 25 years ago. I was glad he told me after I got back! Back then if you said you owned a Dino it didn’t carry the clout it does today.

[@toddr3093]

Hoovie is back and in rare form. It’s good to see you enjoying yourself

[@jucklowe]

My mate had a Fiat Dino 206 back in the day,,, made the most glorious sound,,, I think he said it was basically an F2 engine. Unfortunately,,, the rear subframe collapsed due to salt and rust and it ended up in a dry-stone wall somewhere in Yorkshire.

[@BKAD623-hz7ln]

Hoovie been working on his guns. Nice job👍

[@mathewfullerton8577]

I have followed you since close to the beginning, I was there for your visit staying in the shed. I am happy for you and your success. I hope that you will use the new farm to return a bit to your hooptie roots.

[@adamhayden5152]

Yes! A video from hoovie! It’s gonna be a good day! Love you brother!

[@y2ksierra]

Such a beautiful and timeless car.

[@janine8933]

As soon as I saw, the ocean behind your car........I thought, yep Hoovie has been to Monterey (close to where I live). Glad to see Hoovie having fun! 😎

[@j14phe]

Cant believe it's a year love this car so much Tyler I bought an sl ( couldn't afford slr) haha but very happy John

[@HexFlex-ss9rm]

New to your channel: love your car . The Dino is a work of art

[@mihaialexandrupetre6736]

was waiting for this video! I was there on Thursday so I'm sorry I missed the chance to come say hi but anyway, amazing event and content!

[@gs1100ed]

I was staying at a motel in 1974 across from the Anaheim convention center and I when I walked outside of the lobby, there was a black Dino sitting there idling with nobody around. It was the only time I was ever tempted to steal a car. What a joy ride that would have been. Memories…..

[@johnbaldock6353]

So Good to see you Happy and talking cars rather than having to see them .🇬🇧❤️

[@ZaimAfham]

That is one stunning slr. Better keep that slr though tyler. Do more vlog style trip video. More fun to watch.

[@MRVSKIN]

Love the video refreshing change from all the rest

[@clintonturner5545]

Glad to see you put it on.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Thanks for the fantasy episode! I've always dreamt about going to Monterey, but I lost my Brinks truck during my last move. ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@kiko1605]

Your very welcome Hoovie😅I enjoy your vids a lot.. So a win/win!

[@Zarrex]

That Apollo IE is owned by a guy who lives near me. He also owns a manual Koenigsegg, the CCGT that sold at goodwood, an LFA, and some other crazy stuff

[@rkeesee916]

Love your channel Tyler! Best of luck with the farm project. If time permits, check out the aquarium while in Monterrey. That could be some interesting content 🏎️🐠🦦

[@joagargo01]

OMG The 959's are amazing!! And like you mentioned, it is soo difficult to find one and they were gathering like beetles in mating season!!!

[@TomBudin]

that GTB omfg i have wanted one since as long as i can remember

[@AC-pj2sl]

Thanks for sharing this video with us. 🤙

[@Cryptic141]

I used to own one back in 2005, I took it from a guy named Bull, a black SLR McLaren, a damn fine machine

[@WilliamBonac-h2c]

I lived in San Jose from 74 to 87 when I was a child with my mother and sister.

[@NotGuilty93950]

Hey! Where did you all go? Last week you guys LOVED Monterey and NOW you are gone! See you all next year! Thanks for visiting!!

[@jamesireland9188]

Another cool video always enjoy the content never disappointed. Have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts

[@alexseiler1604]

You’re always a pleasure to watch

[@casmikltd]

When the SLR Maclaren - Mercedes build finished at Maclaren I was working on the planning of the upcoming UK National Composites Centre. Much of the equipment used to build the Maclaren Mercedes was being scrapped (I don't know about the molds). We were told that if we could get the equipment from Maclaren before their deadline we could have it for free. Otherwise it would be scrapped. The issue was that being part of a public body (Bristol University) we had to go through UK Government public sector procurement processes - they are expensive and protracted. Ultimately the equipment was stored (so it was out of Maclaren / Mercedes way), we had to go to market seeking quotes to supply the equipment, then after a prolonged wait, announce that Maclaren was the only supplier to bid at £0, then announce it to the world that their offer had been accepted. No doubt a lot of that equipment is still at the National Composites Centre in Bristol, UK - as is a huge autoclave acquired from Airbus in a similarly protracted and expensive way.

[@thedruidzmademe666]

that subtle poke at whistlindiesel at 17:59 cracked me up so hard.

[@williambranco7710]

That SLR is the only Mercedes I'd ever own and im in love with it. I wouldn't change a thing about it. Imo the best looking stock wheels ever. The car just looks fast and beautiful. I've never liked any Mercedes vehicles till I saw the SLR.

[@esiebert7625]

@6:23 thats an ideal Samcrac project car 😂

[@Roogs209]

Crazy with the Dinos. I remember in mid late 90s these were $15-25k cars in DuPonts

[@navyman8314]

Great video, keep up the great work!

[@t.l.robinson2162]

The SLR is a very beautiful supercar.

[@Luke22022]

Great video, Tyler. Thank you.

[@PorscheSC]

That Dino is gorgeous. My Dad in the early 70’s entered a close bid auction on one of those. It was in southwest Ohio where we lived. His bid came in second. He lost to the winner by $1,500. Oh, Dad’s bid was $5,000!

[@BluePlanetDrone]

This is the happiest I’ve seen you look in quite a while. Have you been working out ? Quite the fun show driving the Dino. We the fans of yours wish you all the best and look forward to the future of YT dummest automotive channel 🎉😎

[@nenacara]

The best youtube channel no cap

[@MihailBFC]

cars related channel

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Peter Egan drove a Dino halfway across the country in the 80's. He liked it a lot. His story is currently up on the Road & Track website under the title, "Dino: Car of the North."

[@karltork6040]

Got to meet Mr. Egan, and your his shop on his farm. Wonderful, friendly Gentleman.

[@JStryker7]

That’s really cool of Ed to gift you a watch like that

[@angrymannumber1]

I need some friends like Ed.

[@bwofficial1776]

That's not a cheap watch either. IWCs are priced up there with Rolex.

[@scottcol23]

@@bwofficial1776 yeah I looked the top gun collection up and they run $8,900 -.$12,000 depending on the chrono setup.

[@scottcol23]

4:58. 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 by Pininfarina with the beam on it sold $117,600 4:49 1980 Ferrari 512 BB sold $151,200 5:35 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina' by Scaglietti sold $78,400 5:48 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti sold $907,000 6:07 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy by Scaglietti sold for $3,305,000 6:23 the crumpled shell of a 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider Series I by Pinin Farina sold for $1,875,000