Can an Average Guy Afford to Own an AMG Car? The Costs of Driving a 2005 Mercedes-Benz S55 W220

[@dwalker112]

The styling of the 05 S55 AMG is just timeless. 15 years later and it still looks modern and beautiful.

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

It's just wonderful, but honestly if I could take Bentley Continental Flying Spur

[@cerebralmindgame9818]

Exactly. It's just lacking in modern technology.

[@claudiocatarino4909]

@@ArturoPerez-si2xk diferent price ranges

[@maxboya]

@@ArturoPerez-si2xk drove one for a few months they are awful cars honestly

[@t.l.robinson2162]

I feel the exact same way every time I look at my 2006 S55.

[@chrisexperience7]

“Essential” employee. I can agree. You help us maintain sanity in this lockdown madness.

[@jeffwolfe4058]

Democrat madness. Thank God I'm in a GOP governor state can still go about my day as a free individual.

[@chrisexperience7]

jeff wolfe you must be a special kind of stupid.

[@anonimous2451]

@@chrisexperience7 Yea the kind that has a brain that works. No brain dead libtards here.

[@chrisexperience7]

Anon Imous you mean fecal matter for brains I bet. Go back to school and try again.

[@airkingflyer3515]

Also another thing to take into consideration is that if you can do some of the maintenance yourself, like oil changes or brakes., absolutely worth buying a car like this.

[@declaredsnow]

thats what Im telling myself. Hell I gutted and spread my Volvo in my garage not knowing shit about cars and that thing has now done 80k KM the last 3 years without much issues. learned a lot to. really want a V8 Mercedes sedan / coupe as a summer car but IDK. the air suspension crap scares me lol.

[@dannykelly3617]

People are so scared of air suspension but it’s fairly simple. You have a pump to pressurize the system, lines that deliver air to the struts, and the struts support the car. The other small stuff are height sensors and valves witch are dirt cheep. I’ve owned 2 cars with air suspension and struts/pumps last 10 years and 100k miles. A few grand every 10 years is not so scary

[@FryChicken]

HAH. HAH, no lol

[@NubianStarr]

@@dannykelly3617 You're right, you gotta pay to play. It comes down to what condition you find one in. As long as it has been fairly maintained and you can do a lot of the more simple fixes yourself this car is not scary to own. Especially nowadays, you can find a lot of parts cheap on Amazon and eBay.

[@billace90]

“....I think they have a nest up there where they are breeding little killers...”. LOL!!!! Bill, besides your honest reviews, your funny comments help us keep going through this insanity. Thanks a lot and stay safe!

[@lyndacompton1846]

That's what I was thinking plus they're not birds that are native to the US they were imported from Europe just like the car

[@bricktonyb]

"Look at Marty, Who goes out like that?" Sighs heavily. Dont ever change Bill.

[@Austin86646]

lol what was even wrong with what dude was wearing? The shoes even matched.

[@Jesuosivwi]

Sounded like my favourite uncle there.

[@kiran27]

And what a storehouse of information Bill has on the automotive world , looks he might be driving since he was 10 The format of all the videos is brilliant This is the usual format Good morning , This is Bill from Auto Europa Naples 1.) Weather update - shouldn’t be “muggy “ or “humid” 2.) Bird hit update 3.) Exterior of the car full around , special emphasis on the chrome , large brakes , fit and finish 4.) Boot of the car - should be large enough for several kit bags 5.) Engine bay - perfect, neat and detailed Always point out the “Stop” plug on the w123,126 ,140 and the 124 diesels 6.) Back seat with lumbar support 7.) Front seat- leather (usually nappa is mentioned) controls, all the buttons( abc, etc etc) 8.) Engine start usually with front door open for us to hear the growl of the superb engines 9.) Small drive within the city 10.) Sign off 11.) usually Marty gets caught for his dressing or his haircut The script is littered with superb references to intelligent humour and fantastic oblivious inferences. Never have we seen you Bill , we need to see you now and then and not just hear your voice Fact is we really enjoy your love for the MB’s and particularly for the older ones as well You keep us going Bill with your videos and script Have a great weekend, See you on Monday Perhaps need to do the drive to Naples (I live in Toronto) sometime to see your cars and yourself sometime Best regards Kiran

[@faust451]

Well for what's its worth, your videos have become essential viewing in my life; even the videos you make for cars I have no interest in are sensationally entertaining. Thanks much for all the time you put into making them. As for this video, bravo sir, a completely honest and accurate, no spin or BS bit of insight into a car like this. This S55, like many German cars that have a decade or two under their belts are still incredible to drive (in some regards better than their present-day equivalents), but as you perfectly stated, they have to be properly maintained. In my experience, frustrating things break at lower mileage intervals than say a Honda, things like gaskets or water pumps or ABS modules, but that is the pay-to-play price as you stated. Frustrating? Absolutely, but that first drive after fixing something frustrating totally erases the rage as you are instantly reminded how awesome the car drives when healthy. Also, thanks for stating numerous times the advice to find a trust-worthy independent mechanic familiar with the car. They exist and are well worth seeking out, a dealership will absolutely have no mercy on someone rolling in with a car like this.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Love the asides more than the review itself. Bill needs another channel just for his life views, perspective. All the nonsense going on, we need a guy like this that speaks to us.

[@jvcardesign]

ahaahahahahahaha

[@AlmightyyKevv]

I agree, I hope he sees this

[@marc7983]

why? He'd give an opinion and be cancelled in a week

[@HeCute_]

Always hilarious hearing Bill talk about Marty and the detailer

[@scottwilkins4544]

4.2 Jeep and the birds!!! 😂

[@pauli6043]

It's not a true Bill video, unless he busts balls about the detailer's work!

[@fillup316]

the detailer ribbing, marty ribbing, gun storage, sinister birds, florida weather and making fun of canadians. truly hallmarks of his channel.

[@carscloseup]

“we got an organ donor driving”😂😂😂

[@jb3274]

CarsCloseUp can u expalin the joke? I dont get it

[@jb3274]

@Никита В. o damn thats cold. Thanks m8

[@scottthompson6800]

OD’s...sad but very true! My best friend lost his life a couple weeks after my wife and I begged him to wear a helmet, slow down and quit driving impaired (crazy). He loved life on the edge right up to the end...he was 23. Massive internal injuries but it was brain damage that got him...THAT is cold!

[@BoleDaPole]

Most motorcycle drivers end up as organ donors

[@SpencerF6]

"It's going to be hot as balls...." -------I've liked the video as soon as I heard that!!

[@SavedbyHim]

NIce, you like balls...

[@gregorypalmer2147]

Bill, I think breaking down the cost of ownership of this AMG is an excellent way to help a potential buyer justify purchasing one. With a relatively low entry level price, one could just budget 1K to 2K a year to maintain. Well, maybe more like 2K to 3k. By the way, It's hard to keep someones attention on a youtube video for 22 min and 07 seconds but you did it! Keep up the good work!

[@briansmith2570]

NICELY DONE Bill, a bit of commonsense education on these cars has always been somewhat lacking. Good of you to take the time.

[@thatonesound2211]

I wont name any names *A Decisecond later* Andrew and Ian are their names

[@fernandomatara4299]

These reviews are therapeutic!!! I love them!! Can’t get enough of them.

[@805NAVE]

Essential as an umbrella in a cocktail 😂😂

[@luxurreview]

I love the direction of the channel!! I’m not here for the cars, I’m here to watch you.

[@thethomasj1795]

If Bill had a car there I really wanted I would fly down to buy it and rive it home, or at least have it shipped.

[@luxurreview]

the Thomas J I’m going to buy a Lexus SC430 when I get the money lol

[@volleyplay1]

Bill, you make me laugh out loud! I truly love your videos I get some education and history on the vehicle and the manufacturer. Plus your sense of humor is out of this world. Keep up the good work!!

[@coltonw.9535]

I really appreciate how well done this video is. I’m 19, and I recently got into an E55 amg as my second car. I bought it from a Mercedes mechanic who was driving it as his daily and had done damn near everything to the vehicle that needed to be done. I researched the car for about two years before I felt confident enough to drop the cash for one. So far, the car has cost me almost nothing because I do all the work myself. Valve covers, oil changes, supercharger oil, brakes and flush etc. I make around 45k a year and haven’t had a problem affording this car yet. Well worth the buy! EDIT: I should also mention that all four corners have Arnott air struts, and those have a lifetime warranty to my knowledge.

[@henryfeige8596]

I just bout an s55 just like this as my second car. It was also from an old master tech. he had done an ABC delete and a lot of vrp stuff. I got it for 6 grand. So far it is a dream come true, because my childhood dream car was a c63 and this thing is about as realistically close to it as possible.

[@cwathne]

Ill add some info on the ABC suspension. They have a spring inside the strut will you cannot see. If they leak, car will not be noticable lower like the air suspension models. You will get a red warning light in the instrument cluster saying theres something wrong with the suspension, and u will notice that you ride like the shocks act like a old cadillac. Also, I had 1 strut leak on my 05 S55. I change ONLY that strut, its easy to do and the way you bleed the system is really easy. You just use the lift button inside to raise and lower the vehicle about 10 times and your all set. If the car is not level on all 4 cornes afterwards, you will need to get it to a dealer to calibrate it. But changing the strut/shock and bleeding it can be done by any "driveway mechanic". I have put 10k miles on mine after the one strut started to leak, and no other has failed yet. So dont buy into that if one starts, the others will follow shortly. Change 1 at a time, as said in this video, they are REALLY expensive. Oh yeah, the car is really a beast. Offers good comfort and performance into 1 package. If you select ABC sport mode the car seems 1500 pounds lighter cornering.

[@kiran27]

One of my fav channels especially since I am a fan of the MB’s all thru the years

[@ArturoPerez-si2xk]

I like it too, just like Autohaus Of Naples, Carwow, Carbuyer, What Car? Top Gear, Fifth Gear

[@jonboy9912]

Old Benz's are a treat to own and I have run them for 20 years without too much expense, buy a car with few previous owners and a full service history and you are going to be well unlucky if it lets you down - they are so well built and owners generally look after them. I have had a 2007 CLS 320 CDI since 2012 ans a 1999 SL320 for fun, bothe had one previous owner and full service records and while the CLS has started to cost me a little it has been and still is a great car to own and very rewarding to drive. Bill - have been a big fan for years and met you when were in Naples 2 years ago - you are essential viewing especially under the current circumstances - keep doing the one handed thing!

[@chunkystyle]

With everyone locked inside the birds are plotting against us

[@jvcardesign]

HAhaHahahahahah

[@kevinfestner6126]

Gorgeous. It is still expensive to maintain. Points well taken.

[@MrDare2bdifferent]

Who comes out of the house looking like that???? #classic ☠️☠️☠️

[@TheDetermined1122]

I own a 2003 S55 amg and I recently shelled $900 for the repair of the ABS System. Fortunately it didn't hurt. For the most part Lucky am I to have a Family member who is well versed in these Super Charged Monsters! YEEEEEEEESSS I LOVE MY MONSTER!!

[@vahebaldemian]

Hell yeah. They are like a woman, sometimes you gotta spend money on them to keep them happy

[@nuhuhassan4090]

Awesome car Bill...but to tell you the truth I mostly watch the vids for your highly entertaining commentary. Excellent Bill!

[@themarveluniverseonline]

Two years ago, my CLS 55 lost a strut and I found a set of four airmatics for $700. My son replaced them so I saved some labor. Plugs and coil packs are gonna be easily over $2K with labor if you have to replace a significant number of them. Flush your transmission fluid! The trans is doing a lot of work in an AMG!

[@jonasbaine3538]

people buy these abc cars cheap on a mazda budget and get surprised by mercedes maintenance! lol

[@TheDrgrim]

this is one of da best car reviews i have seen well done keep it up

[@BLacknesmonstaz]

I lasted 22 seconds, homeboy said " hot as balls" i died laughing and left. Got my fix

[@dennisburt2410]

Hey Bill thanks for reviewing this 2005 S55 AMG which is similar to my car which is a 2003 S600 V12 twin turbo 500HP. I'm very familiar with what you were saying about the ABC (active body control) hydraulic system. I bought it about 5 years ago from the 2nd owner with only 86K miles. It was originally a leased car then sold by the MBZ dealer as a "certified preowned" car to the 2nd owner. It came with proper maintenance records from new (part dealer maintained when it was leased then independent MBZ service) with the 2nd owner. I saw it on Craigslist listed for 16K then reduced several more times until it hit 10K firm no lower so I drove out there with 10K in my pocket and was surprised at how well it was taken care of. It's black opal metallic (which really looks like dark blue) with black interior. It only had 86K miles on it when I got it 5 years ago and now it's got 101K miles so I've only put 15K miles on it or 3K miles per year. About a year or two into owning it I heard a loud pop sound like something exploded and the display was flashing in red saying "ABC failure do not drive!" It was a hydraulic line for the ABC and I was lucky enough to find an honest and trustworthy independent MBZ service shop. He said with these cars it's not if but when the ABC hydraulic system fails and starts leaking it's only a matter of time. He found that one of the hydraulic shocks/struts was about to fail and said all of them were original and worn which could fail at any time. There are 6 of them on my 2003 S600 at 1700.00 each (retail dealer price) which is 10,200.00 in just parts not including labor! I knew I could NOT go down this road since I'm the average guy you described without deep pockets to dump massive cash into a black hole that wouldn't be a permanent fix. I found a professional german made conversion kit made specifically for my car to replace the entire ABC system with high quality air shocks and springs for 1600.00 on Ebay Motors which is less than just one new hydraulic shock/strut at 1700.00! My independent MBZ service shop with 30 years of experience never replaced an entire ABC system and installed this conversion kit but he was up for the challenge. It went pretty smoothly the hydraulic pump had to remain in place and plugged for some reason but when it was done it was sitting a little higher and has settled down from the weight of the car and me to the perfect stance and I've been very happy knowing it's pretty much maintenance free as far as the ABC system is concerned! I don't care about losing the ABC system it's a very comfortable cruising car and I've driven it several times to Los Angeles from San Jose and the seats are so comfortable with the heat and massage. As you know in this car the rear seats recline, heat and massage as well. If only I can find a chauffeur that would be great but I like the thrill of driving it myself. After I got new wheels and tires in LA on my way home to San Jose I have to admit I put the pedal to the metal and maxed out at 130 MPH for a short straight stretch before a known speed trap ahead. Maybe I should swap out the chip to unlock the full potential of this beast to 160MPH!

[@kiran27]

Hey dennis, can you share the link of the German made conversions kit pls

[@dennisburt2410]

@@kiran27 www.americanairsuspension.com/Mercedes-Suspension-Conversion-Kits-s/2216.htm

[@kiran27]

Many thanks @Dennis

[@maxboya]

Dude. S600 didn’t have twin turbo only the S65 did. The limiter can be removed with an autel diagnostic scanner.

[@jakebarnes9018]

@@maxboya wrong lol. The S600 from 2003 on had the 5.5l version of the M275 that the S65 has.

[@Lianne459]

My 1990 560 SEC can be maintained by my very capable indy mechanic. Every time it needs work he tells me his other clients ask him if its for sale. Most beautiful design Bruno Sacco ever made.

[@amglover4361]

I've owned one of these for 4 and a half years. It's a low owner (I'm the 2nd) and low mileage (74k now) car and it has cost £2000 ($2500) per year on maintenance so far. But as things get replaced, the annual costs have been reducing as time goes on. I've had it remapped and it dyno'd at 529bhp/600lbft. It's bonkers fast, especially considering its size. I can't see my selling it any time soon, as they don't seem to fetch much. I think people are scared witless of the ABC suspension so the E55s and CLS55s are more popular. I've not had any ABC issues, as the car had a new pump before I bought it. I love mine.

[@Oneeyedicehockeycoach]

Keep them coming fabulous stuff as always have a great weekend. THANKS KG from Arizona

[@alexshortsplus]

Love the reviews but I'm here for the one liners and comedy by Bill 😄😄😄😄📺

[@kentrobinson2829]

IKR lol mee too 😂😂😂

[@Fernandonelu]

Awesome video bro

[@LynxStarAuto]

I work on these for a living. The struts aren't as problematic has the hosing that interconnects the system. The tandem pump (which is the abc/ps pump) is another common leaker and fail point. The accumulators (bomb looking globe) is another common failure item. Those are very cheap and install in minutes. The struts themselves are pretty durable. I usually see these go due to higher mileage, or because the previous owner was negligent and never serviced the fluid or system. They have a filter inside the reservoir, and the system should be flushed and refilled with fresh fluid every couple of years. Edit: this one needs a very expensive cluster 😂😅. That ain't a "light out". It's a replace the instrument cluster and get it programmed with star diagnostic light out.

[@rollingtones1]

"R" in a German car means RESERVE, not REFILL. Great video!

[@arminsteinke2301]

But you have to refill anyway.

[@paulparoma]

No, it means READY to empty your wallet.

[@henrylo3893]

Lol, definitely. My 2005 S600 can drink $60 bucks a week with it's 12/13 mpg and filling premium gas.

[@Baerchenization]

@@henrylo3893 Buy the cheap gas and add octane booster ;)

[@Jesuosivwi]

Reserve is what my parents call it. I heard "refill" and I was like, yeah ok, maybe that's the new term for it.

[@naturalraisins]

Great video. I’ve been eager to buy a 2000 ML55 AMG that has clearly been cared for and sorted, but because of this lockdown I can’t make the move quite yet.

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

You are essential Bill, your videos are getting me through... Not joking at all.

[@karljaques744]

Thank you so much Bill for your videos. The world has literally stopped but it is reassuring that some things still go on! Thanks again!

[@HammAlexander]

Thank Bill from the Netherlands... You are an essential online too

[@walterstrahota2956]

Love your videos Bill. Your “essential “ in my opinion.

[@MacGregor.]

That acceleration is insane 👍

[@Geardos1]

I'm not crazy about the headlights but they aged really well for a 15 year old car, and still ample power today

[@pabloperezjabonero2476]

Cuanto vale este Coche coche

[@qx4n9e1xp]

This car looks stunning with that clean grille, and the logo on the the hood instead.

[@calibre18517]

Hi Bill, My son (12) and I love your videos. I am usually the one who watches them, but he gets a laugh from me regaling him with stories about what is going on at Auto Europa Naples (which I was doing every few days until recently on car rides to/from school). Even more so now, he and I both enjoy hearing all your hilarity for obvious reasons. He doesn't have any guns yet, but is comforted knowing that the German manufacturers in particular have thought ahead to provide plenty of storage spaces for same in their vehicles. Assuming we don't all die soon, end up in FEMA camps, or are permanently prevented from driving beyond the grocery store (50/50 odds), will plan on visiting from VA and buying a car from you in future. Will probably pay too much for car itself, and I am completely good with that. Keep going!!

[@cesartoledo5621]

For me it was a 2000 ML55.... (k113 engine) . The first trip we took together was to Fletcher Jones, service dept. I can only trust myself in making sure that she does not fail mechanically. Remember AMG means every single piece of that machine is there for high performance issues. Nothing that has been placed on that S55 is for coincidence. Every single piece , the transmission module the abs system. The speed controllers they are made by “VDO” , Hehehehe, sorry I 🙀got excited there for a minute .Just remember that she is a “Big Body” . She will make you feel like never before. It’s an awesome feeling knowing that you are driving that most incredibly advanced designed car of that year. Make sure to put some cash aside for maintenance. Good look.

[@tao5898]

Bill, you are essential to all of us.. particularly during these insane times. One day after the whole pandemic stuff is over, if we’re still alive, I would like to have some beers with you. Keep them reviews coming!

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

I love you Bill . The only sanity I have in a mad world . You can be the umbrella in my cocktail any day.!

[@kiran27]

1:13 - Organ donor driving up 😂

[@younesalsanhaji1603]

I'd personally go for what my pocket can afford. But as you say, "maybe" is possible if you can get one like this and keep the service up to date: regular oil and filters change... These cars will last for ever with little attention if they're driven carefully, washed and cared for as they need. Apart from that, all car businesses are closed here in France due to lockdown. Wish you good luck in Florida. Thanks for this very instructive and beautiful video! Love the S55!

[@ulflei]

I think by the parts and labor retail/dealer prices you also used the 2005 prices A little update struts are $1100.00 a piece + labor ,B service around $ 1000.00 and transmission service $ 1100.00

[@davidcozzi373]

My favorite line in this video is when you say “your essential as the umbrella in a mixed drink.”😀

[@nickpenny5698]

Just bought a 100k mile S55, Black over Black. Oil changed every 5k miles. Taking it in for a full inspection this week! Wish me luck.

[@sskumariyer]

I bet Bill is secretly a bird lover/recreational birdwatcher; also Audubon & Cornell Ornithology member and subscriber to the KZbin channels!

[@lexuslife9751]

Great video, gorgeous Mercedes Benz!! Love all that wood trim inside, thank you so much!!

[@GhostTownSlime]

Nobody is here to present the car better. The long shots of the outside view, you have enough time to internalize the design and the soul of the car, before it finally goes to the engine and the interior. The whole, coupled with the knowledge and the peculiarity of Bill, makes the whole thing amusing and personable. Really good job, thank you Bill.

[@MrDamien1963]

Bill most definitely has a fear of birds. Last video, it was roosters. Must have been a victim of a bird attack at one time.😂😂 Maybe he can reach into one of those hidden storage compartments and pull out a 45.cal to blast that little birdie to kingdom come!!! Beautiful car.

[@pcmacp719c1]

*_"They are going to nail you to the cross!"_* 🤣🤣 So true, so true. There is this nice service center in my city that services all makes; they give you free espresso, cookies, chips, water, soda; they're genuinely nice people, *BUT* their service prices are often more expensive than the dealer! They quoted a coolant flush for my relatively simple *KIA Forte* at $280! They must be trying to send their child through law school!

[@diver362]

Bill, these videos are keeping me sane during this Coronavirus so thank you. If you happen to ever come across a Testarossa you NEED to review one! Also, just my opinion, I like how you deliver and do these videos on your own. I know having a camera man might be handy but your videos are perfect the way they are with just you speaking and commentating. Keep it up, thanks!

[@dzgaming1]

This pull was better than the E63 in the rain! God Bless you Bill, you always know how to have fun!

[@Duncanmable]

First I really appreciate the honest review of the potential cost of repairs and second, I really appreciate that you wait for the engine temp to be up on all the cars you drive before hammering them. Shows you care more than most.

[@larry8253]

Bill, I really appreciate your reviews, thank you! 👌😊

[@toxictophat711]

Great video been needing more hands on car review channels like this or you need to do everything on the lot lmao

[@kevinjordan5773]

Greetings from NZ Bill. Absolutely love your videos, not only are they informative,they're also very humorous.Helps pass the time of day while we are in our 24/7 total COVID 19 lockdown.Any chance you could do a video on the S Type Jaguar parked across from the Merc,thanks .Keep them coming and Dodge the virus.

[@driveri1435]

I'm glad you said 5.4 Supercharged instead of 5.5 supercharged. That rare occurence when a man knows what he is talking about when it comes to cars.

[@claytonblachly4031]

Old mercedes tech from this era, your right we nailed the customer on repairs.

[@joebartolone2605]

Betty Gonzalez!! Bill I don't know what I enjoy more - your fabulous cars or your incredible humor!! Bleeping Hilarious man..

[@williamscheer1481]

I bought a more conservative minded ‘06 E500 band so far haven’t had many issues, the one exception because being the rear air spring “springing” a leak and dropping all the way almost every morning. I replaced both rear with Arnott airsprings @ over $800/pair and have a trusty mechanic who performed the work for $350 in my covered driveway. The car has $147K miles so I anticipate spending around $5,000 over the next couple years for tune-up, fluid changes for transmission, brakes, power steering, motor mounts, crankshaft & camshaft sensors, pulleys & tensioners, front air struts and tires. That being said, I’ve owned the car for 6 months and absolutely love how it handles, the smooth ride and the “get up and go!”

[@Gr8thxAlot]

One service on this costs about the same as 10 full years of service on my Honda, lol. Can I afford it? No.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

On these cars it's *ALLWAYS* a question of... can you do the work yourself? *_"Well can ya, punk?"_* P.S. Please overlook my rudeness. The thought just occurred to me to say that, and I gave in.

[@azargelin]

This video came just in time I am hoping to get one of these days just getting the funds together but màn it is definitely a dream car of mine

[@NathanAlderGigaBITNate]

Great video Bill, amazing car review channel !

[@Kevin-jf1ww]

since the car is old lots of used parts on ebay can save a ton. like to see you do an exotic with this topic. your bang on

[@TheDetermined1122]

Definitely, eBay. found a lot of parts for my S55 at reason prices.

[@BossTweed1]

@@TheDetermined1122 thank you guys for this comment I'm looking into buying a 03-06 S55 and was a little nervous about all the hubbub about how expensive they were.

[@kriscarmelo]

Looks bad ass after all these years. Thanks for the breakdown in the description. I think the layout of the information is what people are looking for when they are looking at these types of vehicles and you've got it down perfectly.

[@josemontoya7083]

Rule of thumb don’t open things one handed on old cars they fall apart right in front of you But the car is still a beast.

[@VentureAHighway]

*Bill has the best car reviews on KZbin haha. These cars still look great, even though they were considered a downgrade from the previous generation S Class. These cars lined up when I was teenager so these are the ones I looked at in awe in those high school years*

[@alexjaffebil]

Im 16 years old. my cool-ass uncle bought me a cl55 amg. Its in beautiful shape 29,000 miles. Silver stunning car picked up for 16k. What do i need to worry about. Im pretty sure it needs a PSE pump but thats all.

[@vahebaldemian]

What year?

[@patrickveilleux1984]

Love your videos! Keep pumping out more content as I watch your videos weekly to get a laugh and check out some cool cars.

[@itsconnorjon]

I had a CLK55 amg cabriolet that I purchased last spring. It was an 04 with under 100k miles on it. I had it for a total of 3 months as each month cost me on average of 2 grand in repairs - the headlights alone cost me over 2k to repair (bulbs and ballasts that required removing the front bumper). That v8 made an awesome sound, but out of 15 cars I've owned it was by far the most unreliable.

[@supercarsaffair3281]

I have an 04 S500 (blk/blk) with OEM S55 exhaust, bumper and skirt. Every time i say i will get rid of it and go for a drive, i change my mind. I caught so many people turning their heads looking at it (debarge with only Benz star on trunk lid) absolute beautiful and timeless cars. Once you have your suspension and compressor sort out maintenance is really now so bad. Love how real you are about the cars you show👌 Most salesmen would lie about their mother to sell a car.

[@maxboya]

🤦‍♂️ you embarrass us AMG owners 🤦‍♂️

[@coctailer]

Love the videos! Best way to end my day is with laughing at your reviews!! :-) (edited, I meant that as a complement) :-)

[@karrknutt3842]

Depreciation on these cars makes it so you can own a $100,000 car for a whole lot less, but if you know nothing about mechanicals you could get ripped off easily if you take it to shops for maintenance. There are two mercedes forums online where you could learn everything you need to know about almost any Mercedes ever made. They're complicated in some ways compared to a lot of cars, but it's easy to learn what you need to know and they're not really difficult to work on and take care of. An older Mercedes is likely safer in a crash than most new cars. Knowing all that, almost all my cars are Mercedes.

[@diafanchess9052]

Hey, Bill! Nice video man!

[@subotai91]

Came for the s55 knowledge, stayed for the humor. My new favorite KZbinr!!!

[@Youniversalclips]

Still a beautiful Amazing car. I had a S430 back in 06.. you have a cluster that’s DONE, the transformers are burning out. There aren’t any bulbs in that cluster, it’s a replacement part or kits to repair.

[@tallll70]

Ik, only once i rode in one and was amazed with ride quality. Introducing innovations and new tech brings issues to every car maker

[@alexyoung478]

Once again great video and definitely worth getting the AMG Kompressor version just buy a second car for daily use.

[@lewwwalters31]

Great review Bill, looks like you have another town car to review as well, have a good weekend

[@bigchewnriddemnation859]

When I’m ready to get my S55, I’m gonna make sure I get it from you. I absolutely love the way you review automobiles. You’re incredibly real and funny 😄 as hell 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheDetermined1122]

Watch out for those BIRDS and ALFRED HITCHCOCK!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Michiganmike313]

Awesome video!

[@richboimagic]

Lol 18:34 the shade that bill be throwing 😂

[@TJC450]

StugZz 😂😂😂

[@AlexTrain5249]

That M113 V8 has to be one of the best sounding German V8s alongside the BMW S62. It just has that perfect sound. That deep, visceral bellow is the sort of sound I look for in a V8.

[@jessegardiner1814]

Bills my spirit animal. Champagne taste and the "really Marty?" Hilarious. Living my dream.

[@johnbates606]

It’s always amazed me how quickly these cars warm up to temp

[@christophernoahdavis72]

I just bought a 2002 Mercedes C32 AMG Supercharged 3.2 with 66k Black on Black and a two owner Southern Calififornia car with lots of options and just a cool vary high spec build .

[@CoachMacho954]

"Stew down south." LOL

[@texan176]

Great review. Nearly every car is the worst financial “investment” a person makes. A good rule of thumb is if you have anxiety and constantly worry about what will break and cost to repair you can’t afford to operate the car.

[@CrucialSpeaks]

GREAT JOB MAN! AMG W211 IS BEST THOUGH! -VERY NICE! LOVE IT! BEST EVER CARS PRE 2005!

[@805NAVE]

I hear the 55 AMG cars are relatively reliable, the 5.4 engine is a beast. However I also hear that the 63 AMG CARS (is it a 6.2?) are not reliable at all

[@c.s.c.]

DIAMLER True. The M113/K vehicles like these are very reliable, just have to watch the rear main seal and change the cam sensor & harmonic balancer. The pre-2012+ M156 has the head bolts to watch for.

[@nickh5596]

6.2 liter got a quite a bit better in the newer years.... the older ones I would stay away from

[@nedschneebly4829]

@@nickh5596 Yes old ones had bad head bolts. 2012 and newer are fine.