2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG - Jay Leno's Garage

[@FrancePhil44]

I've been owning a 300 SEL for 24 years and it has now 407.000 kms which is about 253.000 miles. It's so easy to maintain and it works like a charm ! I would never get rid of it. I love it too much ! It's pretty, it's aging very well, and it's very reliable.

[@JHsadler]

Only the old ones like the W126 are genuinely reliable. The new ones like these have mediocre reliability.

[@markm0000]

The new ones are only reliable when you strip out all of the electronics. But that's heresy in the MB world.

[@MrMcbear]

"When that punk pulls up to you in that mustang" STORY OF OUR LIVES!!! Thank you Jay,.

[@zachg9065]

The businesses around the garage must hear all of the tire squealing and think, "oh thats just Leno fooling around again with his cars."

[@TheBikemaster94]

This reminds me of when people used to fight in the bathroom, you'd hear squeaking shoes 😅

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:17 whoa!

[@yamahonkawazuki]

@@bradford_shaun_murray didnt even faze the guy in the background lol. hes used to it

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Jay, for doing what you do on TV and for automobiles. I am 61 years old and never had the money to build any of my ideas in real life. As a kid I built literally thousands of car models and motorcycles. Still a NASCAR fan and Autos in general and have raced motorcycles way back for about 10 years. I think you are the best ambassador of the auto industry there has ever been. Thanks and keep up the great work on both ends! Mike Fifer Fifer Hobby Supply

[@AlucardBRZ]

It looks so much better than the new 2017 SL

[@imadtanouticonta]

And still

[@adam987689]

The Mercedes SL is probably one of the best sports cars ever built!

[@bballbrc]

It's a grand touring car GT Not a sports car

[@kiranommi175]

@@bballbrc i agree ... it is one of the best cars ever ... either gt or sports i dont really care... but i really liked the twin headlights on the previous gen more ... those round twins were absolutely superb...

[@dylansmith7422]

@@kiranommi175 and the engine is far better than the 63 engine

[@stefanriemann7074]

Ja

[@cedjazz]

Dylan Smith , 5.5L engine was bulletproof.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I worked at a Mercedes dealership body shop until 08 and I loved getting to drive the sporty models. Especially long distance deliveries

[@REBUKED1]

I've just been blessed to buy a used 2013 SL550. It has 17K miles on it and I'm IN LOVE! It's thirsty on the gas, especially the way I drive it. But it's a true dream for an old dude (60) like me!

[@alexflorea6557]

Hey

[@alexflorea6557]

Do you know where i can find a cheap one?

[@ThunderPants13]

I bought a 2015 CLA 45 AMG a few months ago and absolutely love it. Drives and handles great and sport mode just about throws you into the back seat. It's a turbo charged 4 cylinder with 355 HP and 0-60 in about 4.2 seconds. When it came out it was the most powerful 4 cylinder production model in the world. Hand assembled and signed engine. Gets 33+ mpg on the hwy!

[@shawncweed]

This was a great overview by a great car guy on a magnificent car...I just love the lines on this model...and while the SL65 may be more powerful, this one has more than enough oomph, and has that great exhaust note that sounds like you are at Darlington...I believe I have talked myself into getting one...

[@markm0000]

The v12 is a terrible engine. It produces peak HP and Torque at a very specific rpm. It has no low end and hates revving. The AMG built v8 in this sl63 is the best engine on the face of the planet. Shame it's covered by jankey sensors and overcooked electronics, especially that shitty transmission.

[@atos.nympha3451]

Richard Harrold M120 is my favorite

[@mr.maxnorway4665]

God Bless Those who share....and God Bless Mr. Jay Leno...!! Never commented so much in my hole life, but this Show is addictive....thx again and brgds c;`)

[@marcus6285]

the fans in the headrest are not for cool air. They produce warm air. So you can drive open on cold days.

[@psycorunnernerd14]

Boy they hold their value. Anyone else hear that?

[@FaizAlshehri]

I know right 😂 the SL might be the worst depreciating Mercedes

[@sz5876]

Hilarious, maybe AMG SLs owned by Jay Leno that have no mileage lol.

[@dannysmith9882]

Im watching this precisely because the depreciation fairy has put them into reach even to a knuckle dragger like me!

[@pobinr]

Could be a long term investment end of an era

[@vtwinqik]

"The 190 very underrated car" you are right on on this!

[@ritashaarora3269]

U got to get the best in view wherever it is 😆

[@tillty24]

Would love to just walk around that garage and listen to you talk about your cars. And drool a puddle around each one of course. So passionate and it shows! Love the videos you do!!!

[@Titus4Jesus]

jay puts up new videos every week. The two aussies make us wait months. Jay gets my vote!

[@sajoja]

i got my 1983 woklsvagen golf mk1. with over 341.000 miles on the clock and still runes perfectly. if you take care of your car it will run almoust forever

[@MGrahamnz1]

Please do a video of your E55 AMG in the background!!!!!!

[@JESUS_IS_GOD]

Mark Graham I just bought a 2005 E55 AMG 469 HP / 516 Torque...IT'S A MONSTER & I LOVE IT!!!!

[@ericfuoco9718]

Jay Leno ... coolest guy on earth. I love Benz

[@kevinho1922]

this styling was the best they've done in recent times everything onwards just looks tame especially the 2014 model year sigh...but I love the 2015 interior if i could i would get a 2011 sl63 with a 2015 sl interior :D

[@Worldshottestpariah]

Yes I completely agree

[@MrT-nh6di]

Jay Leno is so right this car will be a collectible years from now, sure it's going to depreciate first but, 40 or 50 years from now you probably will not be able to buy one for what it cost at the moment. look at the 300 Original Gullwing.

[@20alphabet]

Yes, great car! A few year's ago I took a friend to a Mecedes dealer and saw one of these used 2011 models on the lot. It was Storm Red Metallic with a beige top, though not an AMG. She didn't buy anything, but I have the car I saw that day in my garage.

[@yves2075]

Jay understands style. Unless other presenters in convertibles, he keeps roof, windows and windschott down at all speeds making for a superb look.

[@Fedgery007]

Funny Jay said these hold their value. No they don't. These AMG models are horrible for depreciation.

[@Fedgery007]

Exactly! Love this car? Wait and buy it used...

[@markm0000]

He's probably remembering it as it used to be. Classic AMG cars were extremely expensive and held their value because very few were produced and they were built carefully by hand. Nowadays AMG means nothing. You can get a v6 c class with "AMG" ground effects as a optional package. Gone are the days of resale value in a Mercedes. If you want one, wait 5 years, they'll come down in price 70%

[@Fedgery007]

+Mark M completely agree!

[@janonkel286]

Jay is right, look at the prices now, one's in good condition are already costing 60k again. Give it a few more years and it will be worth more than it did originally cost. Those are the last cars with a big, naturally aspirated engine. Even the 2013 C63 507 is slowly starting to rise it's price again.

[@Fedgery007]

Maybe over time some cars will start to climb...but AMGs have horrible depreciation curves when bought from new.

[@gene978]

Love the Fact that Jay is putting a lot more content on KZbin for us. And his '69 6.3 Mercedes he plans on stuffing a newer AMG motor in it to see how it goes. Can't wait for that!

[@bogdanchirva]

When he said you can fit small children in the back I laughed so hard 😂

[@Kliff7]

Awesome... I used to have a SL500, got totaled (not my fault, southern drivers).... long story. So, I upgraded to the 2006 SL55 AMG and absolutely love it. A beast... and the looks I get... Priceless.

[@bballbrc]

Repossessed not totaled

[@LIFESTYLE77777]

+Frank Assnot wtf are you spell check u fucking idiot.

[@Lavaman3682]

jay: Really enjoy your commentary, even about cars I don't really like. Enjoy hearing your comments (or whoever writes for your videos). Great stuff.

[@masterbamboo]

Despite the later corrected Powertrain specs, couple other things to note: 1:33 Double Clutch - Nope, it's Mercedes's MCT: Multi-Clutch Transmission, which does not function as well as DSG/PDK, but simply use multiple clutch to replace the Torque converter, otherwise still the same 7G Tronic. 2:57 Airscarf does not produce cool air, it only provides hot air for chilly weather. And of course, ladies who doesn't like the hair to smell burnt won't like it much. And please, if you're a car guy, pronounce Porsche the right way.

[@tavshedfjols]

Shibing Huang POORSH

[@patrickpelletier6315]

It doesnt make a difference in how you pronounce it. You still know what hes saying. If you get irate from that then you need to grow up.

[@mariogully]

I got a SL 500. 2006, I love it 😀

[@503TD]

The 2009 SL model is by far the best looking SL IMO

[@joesmith9216]

thank you for saying so, I agree, refresh r230 is amazing.

[@DesuVR]

Jay, I love that you just went wild with the car instead of babying it.

[@thetreverpitts]

who would think some one so rich would be so down to earth and just loves to drive cars and do burn outs. love this show

[@marklingling]

Watch back this old video, Jay actually predicted the SL65 Black series

[@joesmith9216]

I was lucky to get a low mile '11 SL550 two years ago, very big achievement for me.

[@erod0601]

love your sense of humor jay

[@princecody3499]

I think Leno's got the most extensive & unique car collection in the world.

[@Yeroc357]

My favorite generation of SL

[@seanhenry2704]

Absolutely appreciate the time put into putting these videos out! Love your stuff, Jay! keep up the work you'll be big one day! :p

[@shananagans5]

I have always loved the SL.

[@danmccarthy4700]

I still giggle like Tom Hulce in "Amadeus" every time I put the top down on my SLK.

[@kuryk01]

I just bought a 2003 SL500 AMG with 100,000 KM or about 60,000 miles. I can't believe the power and frankly sometimes it scares me. As expected, I'm sorting out the ABC suspension system and some drive line vibration at 2000 RPM. Unless you're rich or a do it yourself mechanic, avoid this car. It cost about $120,000 new and the parts reflect that. But when rated in terms of "smiles per mile" gee whiz....

[@martinmacdonald]

There was, that was previous gen. It had the AMG wheels, slightly lower, some badging, but nothing significant.

[@corbandaniels2368]

The part about making a non convertible full carbon SL aged very very well😂 SL 65 black series is my dream car

[@denvernn]

I agree with Jay, not really my kinda car however the sound of that NA V8 is intoxicating. When you put your foot down its instant go time and it always makes you smile. Maybe in a few years I can get a used C63.

[@tomeis8499]

Finally a Benz! The king of cars

[@splewy]

Not that doughnuts and slightly smokey launches aren't cool, but I think someone should tell Jay what a "burnout" really is. I've never seen him do a real one.

[@louiswalsh885]

Some of the info is a little incorrect. But I love Jay and his show. I'm surprised it hasn't been updated.

[@Jerbod2]

Jay, there's a major disadvantage lurking because you live in America - when you're in the Netherlands for instance and you are speeding, you get a ticket and if you drive 50km/h too fast your driving license gets taken away from you and a massive fine, but you won't get thrown in jail any time soon... great for reviewing :)

[@Ziggy_On_Top]

Jay Leno is what's up

[@DerbyCarVidz]

Keep up the "will it do a burnout Jay!" Its key to making your videos totally awesome!!!

[@yamahonkawazuki]

jay ive always wondered if you ever went crazy in a car... 0:17 yes my friend you did. that ups the cool factor. pulling a stunt like that in a rather pricy car

[@bradstu14]

There is one for sale 2009 MB SL 63 AMG for $36,000 with 40,000mi on it. I think it’s a steal. Assuming these were built well and low maintenance.

[@jazzarito]

I have a 2009 SL550. Fabulous car. Wish it were the SL63, but I can't complain. Looking to get an AMG exhaust upgrade soon!

[@rockhills]

Gotta admit I wonder quite a bit why the quality isn't better. I mean the man works on television for a living and there are amateurs with better quality vids. What really amused me when I first started watching these was the issue with inconsistent audio quality. Nevertheless I think the series is quite nice and my gripes are second in line to enjoying the content.

[@stevengensert8814]

sorry to correct you jay but the amg speedshift mct is no double clutch gearbox. it's rather an automatic gearbox without the torque converter (it uses a wet clutch to launch the car).

[@15sixmedia]

Don't be fooled by the 6.3 badges, Jay. They're a 6.2 (6,208 cc).

[@DalaniVo]

Drove a E63 amg today! They're mad fun!!

[@rompn4x]

You can buy a 06 E55 AMG with 60k miles for $20k. That's a steal.

[@tyerestes7554]

+rompn4x While that's a great car and that's a lot of car for that price point, you'll probably spend another $10K in maintenance in the first year or so. Still, that's probably what I'd go with if that was my budget.

[@rompn4x]

The high repair costs is what keeps me from buying one.

[@eriktml]

thats actually pretty reasonable i got my e550 for 7k, and ive seen e55s go for around 12k

[@vince_only_way_is_up]

breakdown cost could be that much !

[@mikesanto69]

@@eriktml me too....buying one..lol

[@joserasak]

using roll bar to activate wind scott will be 80% eficient. to use correctly do not open roll bar, just adjust manually.

[@wuziduzi]

Jay, that's not a double clutch transmission. As far as I know it's basically the normal automatic transmission but instead of the torque converter there's a wet clutch. It could be confused with a DCT because it has "MCT - Multi Clutch Technology", but that name comes from the clutches that do the gear change, the drive clutch is still a single clutch unit.

[@Augustus222]

Exactly, it has a wet multi plate clutch instead of the torque converter. Behind that is like a normal automatic with planetary gears.

[@Lemontech74]

7:39 "Boy they hold their value." If I'm not mistaken, these cars DON'T hold their value, especially the AMG's. In comparison to what do they hold their value? Could someone enlighten me as to whether I am ill-informed?

[@Lemontech74]

It's great actually! All we have to do is wait a couple years then people throw 'em away like they've been used to full capacity. So while the price depreciation might not be good for new Benz owners, it's great for anyone who ever wanted to afford their dream car; just a few years late ;)

[@AKhellbindeR]

The reason is that cars like AMG's, BMW M's and Audi S/RS is driven by rich people. They are everywhere in some places. An AMG Mercedes literally wouldn't get you a second look in Beverly Hills. Many of these people get rid of them as soon as a new model comes out.

[@gregraines1599]

bn2mar2div2 I think what really scares people is the idea that, even if the used purchase price is affordable, the maintenance will break the bank. Unfortunately,sooner or later, the car will need maintenance..

[@geekatron8]

greg raines They will need maintenance, but the thing is, you only have to go in for regularly scheduled maintenance once a year. Granted, that once-a-year maintenance will cost you more than $700 but it is well worth it.

[@ACabral711]

greg raines Not at all, if you're resourceful and smart. It's harder to work on some Honda and Nissan products than it is to work on a big Benz with god knows how many servos and computers. It's all about doing the repairs on your own in a digestible manner. These cars look daunting on the surface, but if you take a systematic approach to servicing them, they are just like any other car, but with more parts, and a tiny amount more attention required.

[@Mussi93]

it's not comparable at all. both are very good channel. peace :)

[@arefeshghi]

8:06 80k miles is ~130000 KMs! I used to sell my cars when they reached 65000 KMs! :))

[@boblacks945]

Buyer Beware: Here is a brief summary of my experience owning a 2003 Mercedes SL500. I bought this car from a local exotic car dealer in 2009. The car had 34,000 miles, looked gorgeous and drove great but the maintenance costs skyrocketed over time. I kept the car for four years and drove it a total of only 12,000 miles. It cost me $16,000 during these 4 years to keep the car running well and and I lost another $16,000 in depreciation costs when I sold it. The only thing that saved me from complete disaster was a very good extended warranty that covered many of the repairs. The warranty cost $4,000 for 3 years. My Lexus extended warranty, by comparison cost $1,200 for 6 years, but I have never needed to use it.

[@Luminous.Dynamics]

Gotta work on cars yourself

[@EckoHawker]

The general service manager at the Mercedes-Benz dealership I worked at he had 300,000+ miles on his 400E

[@MrMohammed960]

My aunt had her Mercedes-Benz for 25 years

[@EckoHawker]

they last forever

[@MrMohammed960]

that's why i love German cars, if you maintain them properly they last a long time

[@bazzie85]

Mohammed Aldaqqaq not all german cars... BMW? forget it.

[@YouArentSlick]

+EckoHawker I mean he's the general service manager at a Benz dealership, I'm sure that helped a bit lol

[@adnmvr]

1,000,000,000,000,000 cars. 1 shirt. 1 pair of pants.

[@carnut9193]

That's the one, I'm glad someone else on here knows there facts!

[@nelsonstirling288]

Totally agree about the weight, I have both the 03 SL55 and 10 SL63 and wished they had made the hood, roof and trunk lid out of carbon fibre... But then if they had done that it would have only been affordable to the Jay Leno's of the world... lol

[@emptii94]

why not enjoy both, jay for car history and MCM for DIY know-how,

[@blackericdenice]

Jay the transmission is not a dual clutch. Mercedes used a multi disc clutch instead of a torque converter. The transmission is a regular 7 speed automatic. Also it's has 465 pot not 600. I'm sitting here thinking something doesn't sound right.

[@henchicken1]

The amg is bad ass no question about it!! wish i could afford one, my point about the stangs are the vast numbers of very faaaaaast ones roaming the streets... they are hard to beat at the stop light wars! cheers

[@jgpwlcs36]

I wish Jay would still soon cars in his newer videos

[@jaimeb.384]

My dream car

[@tazhaz]

MAN THAT NOISE!!!!!

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

That my friend is a whole shot AKA burn out! Nice car.

[@BenzinioB]

Please, Please, Please AMG... take in consideration the Jay's request for manual gearboxes!!!

[@marq666]

Nice job Jay keep the vids coming!

[@davidtaylor6613]

Burnout? that's a doughnut! Great job Jay!

[@TheSoap1946]

Best car channel actually is drive

[@Thunderstruck951]

Shut up about the video qualiy and just enjoy the best car channel on KZbin.

[@RandallCarrierINC]

On my bucket list.

[@kooky216]

00:16 haha mailman's like 'yawn, just Leno again'.

[@liam9307]

I highly recommend picking one up if you have the means.

[@ryans2183]

It's Liam it’s so choice.

[@bruteboy123]

That exhaust note!

[@DailyDriver.]

gotta love that model 156 amg v8 sounds like a german god. and god that sl looks great i love this model

[@Stue-e]

i agree, but i didnt comment on every episode because i simply havent watched them all. obviously theres going to be a good episode or two

[@artiomabreu5324]

One of the greatest sl63's I've seen! These mercedes of 2009-2011 are even better then the new 2015 sl63 and I like them more because of the 6.3 amg v8 motor and they look better then the new one. One thing,I can't understand is that why mercedes is putting fucking 4.0 liter twin turbo v8 on almos tall 63's? And If before motors were naturally aspirated,now amg put some turbochargers on it.

[@chirssjay1995]

+Artiom Abreu new times mate, sadly but it is true... They are buting a turbo in just for the same reason Ferrari do when they put a turbo on the 488GTB or California T! :/

[@bballbrc]

The new SL looks swollen in the face

[@mehrshadvr4]

Jay you should look in to Mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 spyder twin turbo also . that was the first modern car to have retractable hardtop like this SL63.

[@mikeovanes]

Hi Jay: Sorry to correct you but the fans behind your head blow only hot air- its called air-scarf. Also this model you are reviewing does not have the Performance Package P30. The rims on the P30 package are solid one piece alloy... also it has higher torque and horsepower. and Limited slip diff. Also the steering wheel is completely different look... Its a Formula one wheel...replica..

[@andrewhershfeld7727]

I agree manual transmissions are way more fun to drive. Also more control

[@itzjdub282]

Imagine owning the cars of your dreams and not even think about maintenance or repairs

[@falcon-91]

I love your videos and tonight show .... You are awesome!!

[@joshua6200]

Great! Thanks for pointing that out. Now thats the only thing I was looking at!

[@jannekrusing]

He made a lot of the videos for his own website before full HD was possible on youtube. The new videos he makes is full HD tho. He mixes old and new on his this channel. =)

[@doccyber]

Yeah Jay. It really holds its value. I found several low milage ones for 1/2 the price of a new one in 2009

[@VetericusNoire]

great video Jay and thanks for the burn-out:))

[@DailyDriver.]

i work for benz and u should drive the 65! wat a beasttttttt

[@naruto4lifeya]

hey Jay, if you want a cheap Mercedes that can do amazing burnouts then the 2003 Mercedes CLK 500 does amazing burnouts!

[@danger450]

What Jay wants, and only Jay can afford: 2010 Mercedes Benz SL65 BLACK SERIES.

[@motorart4670]

Thanks Jay, great video as usual, keeo them coming. Recently bought a renault, thought french cars were really bad, but I was pleasantly surprised. Do you have a renault section in your garage?