Excellent R129 at Omega! The CAR WIZARD gets to drool over this 2000 SL500 Mercedes

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Car Wizard

Car Wizard

2 жыл бұрын

The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ gets his favorite R129 in the shop. The bonus is the amazing shape the car is in. You'll be shocked just how pristine this car is!
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@CarWizard
@CarWizard 2 жыл бұрын
Dont forget to check out the new VinWiki video with my top 3 crazy customers stories!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIaoYaSZiaaCfdk
@ultraguy8771
@ultraguy8771 2 жыл бұрын
Video was great. You're one of the few people I watch on Vinwiki.
@blaakrose
@blaakrose 2 жыл бұрын
Tyler Hoover is your #1 and weirdest customer.
@theyunglos
@theyunglos 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Wizard... did you finally figure out what the deal was with the blue Lambo?? If you did ... please give us an update on how you diagnosed/fixed it
@darrenbyrne4622
@darrenbyrne4622 2 жыл бұрын
Doing that now Wizz
@darrenbyrne4622
@darrenbyrne4622 2 жыл бұрын
LOL wacky wendy BOOM
@dafff08
@dafff08 2 жыл бұрын
the gopro seem to struggle with dark areas, while the light overexposures the center of the camera. tbh, the old cam is better for interiors.
@chestnut01111
@chestnut01111 2 жыл бұрын
Bright colours are more vivid which has advantages in the engine bay etc but Wizards trousers are now "Facebook blue". Also, it obviously has a wide angle lens and is distorting the outer parts of the image as it moves, perhaps move it around more slowly? (UK English and spelling)
@chestnut01111
@chestnut01111 2 жыл бұрын
Not his Trousers, the blue sleeve of his shirt!!!!
@christopherconard2831
@christopherconard2831 2 жыл бұрын
It definitely has a "shot with a flashlight" look.
@brandonfowler6013
@brandonfowler6013 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 92 500sl with 83,000 miles that we inherited from my father in law. he bought it in 1993. Many of these were garage queens as was/is mine. It drives as good today as I did in 1992! It was very cool to get the Wizards take on it.
@goteburgigram
@goteburgigram 2 жыл бұрын
must feel like you're driving the best car on the road, so solid with strong engines. I have a 2003 G500 and actually picked up my son this afternoon and just cruised around town for half an hour in pure enjoyment.
@roodick85
@roodick85 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome car to go cruise in. Have you replaced any shocks yet? They're 1k a set lol
@brandonfowler6013
@brandonfowler6013 2 жыл бұрын
@@roodick85 I have not but they are on my list to get done. I was recently rear ended in it and am actually taking it to a shop today to get the estimate on fixing it. If it didn't have family and sentimental value to my family I would probably just replace it. My insurance so far is willing to work with me and has so far given me about half the cost to fix it so far. I wish I was closer to the Car Wizard!!!
@Czechbound
@Czechbound 2 жыл бұрын
GO PRO FEEDBACK : The "fish eye" type effect of the wide angle isn't nice to watch. It's distracting, and kinda makes my head hurt. Not so bad for fixed shots, but Mrs. Wizard moving around is MUCH better with the handycam. And on the intro, you can see how the lens smudges the lights in the background. The white balance in the interior is terrible - the light is too strong, and in too limited an area. And as it's positioned behind the camera, there is a shadow of the camera. Not great. Not sure why you changed, but please go back to a handycam. Just my suggestion. A great car and video as always
@Hotlog69
@Hotlog69 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I was about to say too.
@adamlapinski7590
@adamlapinski7590 2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say the same but it’s already written. Trippy. Additionally, the color contrast is too high, darks are too dark, and Wizard looks far away. What you were doing before was ideal.
@sloqlap7822
@sloqlap7822 2 жыл бұрын
+1 remove the fish eye in post when editing.
@Watzleroviak1210
@Watzleroviak1210 2 жыл бұрын
There is attachments that fix that.
@Jmdp.94
@Jmdp.94 2 жыл бұрын
Remember that Mrs Wizard is trying it out first time, give her a while until she works out the fine adjustments for the best quality possible, I for one find the GoPro to be a very nice upgrade given that the other channels (Hoovie, Tavarish, Jared, Elliot) all use one.
@stefhocde
@stefhocde 2 жыл бұрын
I still daily drive my 1990 320 SL manual convertible with 648 000 km, just with usual, regular, on time maintenance, don't think I'll ever find one like thing again. A great drive. Go & get one if you find a clean well maintained example.
@marcodallaglio2887
@marcodallaglio2887 Жыл бұрын
what did you do to the engine?
@sigmamalekratos
@sigmamalekratos Жыл бұрын
Bro mine breaks down every daily drive 😂😂😂
@georgehanley3333
@georgehanley3333 9 ай бұрын
​@@marcodallaglio2887of
@johnboynb
@johnboynb 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that the Wizard gives credit where credit is due. He always acknowledges if one of his crew is the one doing the work.
@j.d.8593
@j.d.8593 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see an older SL when the next 2022 generation of the SL was announced just a few hours ago, i would take this over the new one 100%! 😅
@e.o9470
@e.o9470 2 жыл бұрын
exactly today i was thinking about this type, very adorable!
@simonomisimonomis
@simonomisimonomis 2 жыл бұрын
me too
@antoniocalimero1173
@antoniocalimero1173 2 жыл бұрын
You better buy a w124 coupe or cabrio. The SL feels small and not the nice view from engine hood with star. The W124 gives more of the real Mercedes feeling. Outsite the SL is nice. Inside a tiny car.
@rodgerjohnson3375
@rodgerjohnson3375 2 жыл бұрын
Its the best looking SL ever made.
@HaystanHopar
@HaystanHopar 2 жыл бұрын
@@rodgerjohnson3375 I love the R230 the most especially the SL55 and Sl65 but my favorite is the SLR McLaren and the R230 is the closest thing to it that I can afford 🙏🙏🙏
@joesnapple83
@joesnapple83 2 жыл бұрын
99-02 was the best years for the SL. Especially the sport models.
@elvincuevas1727
@elvincuevas1727 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite of the R129 models are the years 1997 and 1998 the regular ones. No sport or AMG packages. Those years still have the M119 engine, the newer five speed transmission and the squared style mirrors. The seats are the perforated leather and the steering wheel is more integrated in style to the interior design than the later steering wheels...
@the911meet
@the911meet 2 жыл бұрын
‘98 for sure, 5 speed and last year or the twin cam 119 💪🏾
@bingobabymusic
@bingobabymusic 2 жыл бұрын
1996
@tedjemison2699
@tedjemison2699 Жыл бұрын
My vote goes to the 97.
@griffins750
@griffins750 Жыл бұрын
Nah nah nah, 93, 94, and 95 are the best years for the R129 specifically the 500 (the 600 is a bit of a different story), those years come with a better transmission than the super early cars , and with the interior that Bruno Sacco himself designed for the car, the interior that it was meant to have in it. It’s perfect, not too 90s yet but far enough along that the driving is a bit better than the early models…
@dimitrig3739
@dimitrig3739 2 жыл бұрын
These are my favorite years of MB. Modern enough for every day or road trips, yet still cool and approaching classic status.
@jimc8609
@jimc8609 2 жыл бұрын
I love my 98. Had it 12 years. Keep up with the servicing and they will never let you down. And a 90% discount over a new one
@adotintheshark4848
@adotintheshark4848 2 жыл бұрын
the 98-99s were the best as their motors were more powerful.
@jakesegel4022
@jakesegel4022 2 жыл бұрын
@@adotintheshark4848 no the 96 97 and 98 were best still had m119 over m113 dohc vs sohc
@Matt_from_Florida
@Matt_from_Florida 2 жыл бұрын
@@adotintheshark4848 Only by a tiny bit. If you want speed from an R129 then your only *TRUE* choice is a 600SL (V12).
@takeoff9797
@takeoff9797 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I got mine when they were still affordable, Mine is practically the same car as low millage and has xenon , 2002 model. R129 is the best modern SL.
@huntermusk7613
@huntermusk7613 2 жыл бұрын
Got the same. Triple black.
@tedmoise1795
@tedmoise1795 2 жыл бұрын
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the R129!!! I currently have a 1999 with 34k miles. I’ve had it for 3 years. It is a JOY to drive!
@Simon_Said
@Simon_Said 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite Mercedes too, Wizard, and I think one of the few decent automotive investments left. Superb cars - timeless design, old-Mercedes genuine heavy build quality, and even comfortable. The model that replaced it was notoriously flakey which elevates these even more.
@jeronronnunkoffunk4691
@jeronronnunkoffunk4691 Жыл бұрын
Good to know I’ve been researching became interested in the SL 500s recently as a 2 nd “fun” summer car, I’m just an average guy i almost bought a generation after these, but l learned quickly they re not the same ! So these older generations are on my radar
@Dan.Chaytor
@Dan.Chaytor 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Mr and Mrs Wizard. The GoPro footage seemed a bit fisheye and distorted, but this maybe just a setting that can be changed. That’s one sweet Mercedes 👍
@stephenbaxter3369
@stephenbaxter3369 2 жыл бұрын
I believe the lens is wide angle and hence the distortion.
@bryduhbikeguy
@bryduhbikeguy 2 жыл бұрын
When you first mentioned the camera,it was easy to see you had it set at 'wide-angle'.It was pretty clear after.
@rjnation5042
@rjnation5042 2 жыл бұрын
The last over engineered Merc's are a joy to own & drive, I've got a lot of cars including a few older SL's including a black one like this, everyone should own a convertible once, these are brilliant, Rj in Oz
@exoticsnyc6990
@exoticsnyc6990 2 жыл бұрын
Still got mine..daily driven 130k miles and still going extremely well. Super reliable and always maintained…best daily I’ve owned.
@aussie2uGA
@aussie2uGA 2 жыл бұрын
I had one of these when they were called "500SL". Great cars, built like a tank.
@stotheh
@stotheh 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I used to LOVE the bonnet opening to the vertical on my old W124. Utterly brilliant.
@Mitsubeasty1
@Mitsubeasty1 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, makes working on them a breeze. Most of the newer ones are like this as well but without the catches on either side. They typically use gas struts and you just push it up into the vertical position.
@chassegallerie2910
@chassegallerie2910 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the R129 were the best looking IMO and again, IMO, early years looked even better. Camera seemed like normal. 'cept at the begining where you looked a little bit orange-ish.
@Aezetyr
@Aezetyr 2 жыл бұрын
Very impressed with the quality of this car. Considering it's 20 years old, it's been cared for and loved by the owner. This is also one of my favorite Mercedes models.
@bsclifton
@bsclifton 2 жыл бұрын
LOVE the R129 🙂 Just picked up a 1994 SL320 in September and I've been sorting it out. It's hard to beat the styling on these. These cars look amazing with a nice set of monoblocks 🙂👍
@rwinstanley8668
@rwinstanley8668 2 жыл бұрын
The M113 and M112 are great engines. Plug changes with valve cover gasket repair is the best process. Getting to those plugs with VC on is a bear. Typical leaking is found at; the oil separator, oil filter housing, timing cover plug and cam plug. The exhaust manifold is marked A/B for plug wire corresponding to the coil packs marked A/B and K/G for wire (length) designation on the plug caps.
@therevx5225
@therevx5225 2 жыл бұрын
There's a guy who drives a red on tan SL500 in my town, about exactly the same as the one in this video. You can tell he just loves live, loves his car, and that it's his pride and joy. It's so awesome.
@PocoPortillo
@PocoPortillo 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a SL 500. I understand the top and how to repair it, it does leak but I understand how to repair it. That will be my first priority. I have had several clk v-8 coupes and always stayed on top of the preventive maintenance they require. I never had break downs, just shut down time for maintenance. I'm hoping to keep this SL on the road as long as possible. Thanks for helping all the people that take time to listen to your great advice!
@phil955i
@phil955i 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, the rocker cover gaskets were leaking on the M113 in my '06 CLS500 when I bought it, very common with age. Fit new ones & it's good for at least another 10 to 15 years.
@mattfrappier1417
@mattfrappier1417 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love that you made this video, I appreciate you very much sir. Not too many people go into depth and let us see the parts like that. Thank you for the tutorial with the diagnostics that’ll help me in the future!
@bernardwarr4187
@bernardwarr4187 2 жыл бұрын
The look of the car is to one’s personal taste! The fact is that the R129, particularly with the M119 engine is one of the best, if not the best car to role off a production line anywhere in the world, in terms of engineering and building quality.
@jcmarineservicesofswfl5606
@jcmarineservicesofswfl5606 10 ай бұрын
I love mine. Great car. Fast. Quiet. Refined. Even at 130k. Never cost me a dime. Just now having the issue where the AC blower will shut off and come back on . Three years and other then maintenance never failed.
@robharris634
@robharris634 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Good clear crisp video. Thanks guys!
@curezilla
@curezilla 2 жыл бұрын
Wizard, GoPro was great! Did a fine job showing my all time favorite Mercedes! That is one beautiful beast right there! Keep up the fantastic work guys!
@JS-1983
@JS-1983 2 жыл бұрын
Filming quality is just great! 👍 Those Mercs are maybe the last classic-look Mercs, and those are cool cars. 😎
@Howie262
@Howie262 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing that much room in that engine bay just makes me happy……….
@williambrandt9254
@williambrandt9254 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a 1996 R129 SL 500 for eight years. Believe it or not I still occasionally get a thumbs up on the road, particularly with the top off. Although it was a one owner car the owner had pretty much neglected it other than oil changes for some years. I’ve probably spent $20,000 in maintenance bringing it back. Including a new factory remanufactured five speed transmission This transmission is now pretty much bulletproof as long as you change the fluids and filters every 40 to 60,000 miles however it went through about three major revisions until by 2000it was pretty well sorted out. The main problem with finding these cars is that with them being so inexpensive at the moment a lot of them have been neglected in maintenance. And a lot of owners in these forums like to brag about how low mileage their cars have what their garage queens and I like to tell them take it on a cross-country trip and you’ll start seeing some problems generally. But it’s a car that Mercedes-Benz chief of design at the time, Bruno Sacco, said that it’s one of his best designs
@thomasstrickland0
@thomasstrickland0 2 жыл бұрын
I just had a 94 I think it was my favorite. Didn’t run well had extremely low mileage. Found that it wasn’t getting fuel all the time. One day it would start the next day it wouldn’t. After checking all over the place for a short or fault. Found it was just a simple fuse. However after checking the fuses. I replaced every fuse in the car because it had the old style European fuses. Cleaned all contacts and never had a problem with the car as long as I had it.
@malcolmcowle1114
@malcolmcowle1114 2 жыл бұрын
Although Mrs Wizard talked about storing the hard top in the garage for open top motoring, there is a folding soft top under for summer use. If you are going to buy one make sure you check this top as it has flexy windows which maybe don't like some of the hotter climates. I love my 2001 SL320. Great videos! Keep em coming.
@ciaranburke3243
@ciaranburke3243 2 жыл бұрын
The camera work looks good 👍, the car even better such a nicely engineered machine, far better than the modern equivalent
@detonator2112
@detonator2112 2 жыл бұрын
W129 is the best made SL ever. It's solid like a tank. Just like S-class from the same era, the W140. Amazing cars.
@Yojikman
@Yojikman 2 жыл бұрын
Still my childhood dream model, absolutely awesome. Good video guys! As for the GoPro - fantastic quality.
@23gatesy
@23gatesy 2 жыл бұрын
My Dad had one of these in SL600 guise from new. When I used to ask him how much it cost he would only reply.. "more than our house". Which was probably true.
@luna454BB
@luna454BB 2 жыл бұрын
This car is definitely my favorite Mercedes. Such a classy, composed look!
@daviddennis9644
@daviddennis9644 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with the go-pro footage. Thanks for another great video guys!
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic 2 жыл бұрын
"Bro, you better go recheck yourself." I damn near pissed on myself.
@NickForest999
@NickForest999 Жыл бұрын
Good video…I have an R107 (300SL) which I’ve owned for 8 years but in 2021 I found a 1996 R129 SL500 that was originally in Japan but coming to the U.K. which had 4,000 miles on it since new. I purchased the car on arrival into the U.K. and it is effectively a new car which I’ve managed to put an additional 2,000 miles on it since 2021 and I love driving it…so much so that I’ve now put my R107 up for sale.
@ersanakyurekli
@ersanakyurekli 2 жыл бұрын
You are a honest man. Thanks for your honesty and professionalism.
@arborsamurai
@arborsamurai 11 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you 🙂
@robertb7877
@robertb7877 2 жыл бұрын
Wow video quality is great. And as always a great person behind and in front of the camera!
@jimmy6tring
@jimmy6tring 2 жыл бұрын
Great episode, Wizard! GoPro did fine. Love this channel!
@stevejohnson4105
@stevejohnson4105 2 жыл бұрын
We need mechanics like you and every city
@watts300
@watts300 2 жыл бұрын
Wizard, I found your channel a long while back by way of Hoovie’s channel. Don’t tell him I said so, but you and your channel are much better. You have a lot more variety. Lots of projects, and lots of one-timers. Hoovie just seems to present himself like he’s a wealthy person with wealthy-person problem. Keep up the good work. The GoPro was fine. The wide-angle is nice. Stick with using that just for your inspections. Cheers.
@timrobin6303
@timrobin6303 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your guidance. Love 'Mrs wizards' interior tours. You are entirely right about these cars... instant driveable classics. Tim in Oz.
@kpraz
@kpraz 2 жыл бұрын
remembered the 1st wizard hoovie vid😆 where you just stared blankly😅 so proud of you and what youve achieved
@onekeycargarage2934
@onekeycargarage2934 2 жыл бұрын
Love mine! 320k miles still going strong!
@stevenjordan6188
@stevenjordan6188 Жыл бұрын
My dad bought that same year and color back in the day and man did to drop in price over the 2 years he had it. I've always really liked that body style. Old school but not too old.
@andrewpercival1427
@andrewpercival1427 2 жыл бұрын
These have been undervalued for a long time now, the fact that I own one obviously has nothing to do with my opinion😆, great cars love mine
@hagenherrmann8204
@hagenherrmann8204 2 жыл бұрын
I think the 32V M119 that preceded this engine in the pre '98 500SL has only 8 plugs total. There are some interesting R129 forums where the M119 vs. M113 comparisons get hashed out between people. Very entertaining for a gear head to glance over lol The new GoPro looks great Wizard!
@twil831
@twil831 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, for a Service video so well done I looked up Your shop location and damn near cried when I saw that You are in Kansas!!! If I was within 100 miles of Your Shop, You would get My ALL My Cars for Service. May God Bless Your Business to Prosper and Grow 🙏🏼
@g-mang-man7924
@g-mang-man7924 2 жыл бұрын
I was apprenticing at a Benz dealer to start my career. I remember when the R129 came out. I still love the early 500SL's.
@markbaker6029
@markbaker6029 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Informational Video & its editing! 😊
@nomebear
@nomebear 2 жыл бұрын
I've had to replace the A/C evaporator temperature sensor, it was cheap, and easy DIY. I'm so, so happy is wasn't anything more expensive.
@francescosalvioli
@francescosalvioli 2 жыл бұрын
nice video thanks for uploading!! what i suggest to do, often, take the hard-top off and open the soft top because PVC rear window is easily broken after years of storage. I did that mistake and i found my PVC window broken, so, folks take my advice and enjoy your roadster's soft-top
@detonater1348
@detonater1348 2 жыл бұрын
Got a w140 as my daily, and this video makes me smile cuz they are similar in many ways and very different at the same time
@mubasherrehman9976
@mubasherrehman9976 2 жыл бұрын
The pink truck turned RED with the new camera! That's awesome. I see some reflection from the lights, which could be a lens not cleaned with the proper cloth. The brightness does not auto adjust, which would be nice, so it could light up the dark areas and show color on the bright ones. Not sure if it has the option of 2K at 60 fps or 4K at 60 fps, but I think 2K is fine, 4K would last a long time as that is the current standard. The colors are beautiful, I think the focus could be enhanced, not sure if that's the camera's fault or the editing software's limit. Consider consulting other KZbin friends, they would know a lot more. I saw the VinWiki video before this and wow, great video. This really makes me want to visit, if only I had lived in the USA. I started following when you bought the Ferrari from Car Trek. This is such awesome content. Watch Doug DeMuro for highlights of what's in a new car. Watch you for common problems and how to address them, and watch ChrisFix to see how one can fix common problems (and even complicated ones) at home. Great addition to other channels I watch. Keep it up!
@harrisonchevy4452
@harrisonchevy4452 2 жыл бұрын
Brief comment about your camera. The clarity is simply amazing. Color is spot on. Seems to me to great 👍 camera. Also you have got it dialed in. Like you I really like seeing the the classic cars 🚙 that the owners take pride in. Great 👍 video, thanks 🙏.
@charlesosberg2142
@charlesosberg2142 2 жыл бұрын
Wizard, YOU are looking better than ever with the new camera. Up close and personal!!
@davidofford7002
@davidofford7002 2 жыл бұрын
Wizard, I enjoyed you Vinwiki epidode. I.am very glad for your quietly spoken example. Mrs Wizard, I appreciate being included in the tryout of the new camera system. I hope you have the time to really evaluate its advantages further. And there are one or two things that are startlingly good. But, maybe this would be an example of something an experienced camera operator once told me: To be able to ask a manufacturer or distributor to borrow it for the weekend. Then take it back. And, Mrs Wizard, I think you did a very good job on the video.
@vw5056
@vw5056 2 жыл бұрын
I sat in a 2002 SL500 Silver Arrow Edition at the Chicago Auto Show. Last year of production. What a nice car.
@PhilipSullivan1256
@PhilipSullivan1256 2 жыл бұрын
Bill from curious cars would absolutely lose it over the condition of this car, 50 minute long review easily LOL
@Lasertrac
@Lasertrac 2 жыл бұрын
And spend most of his time bitching about the weather and the birds.
@brandonfowler6013
@brandonfowler6013 2 жыл бұрын
I was seriously about to say the same thing!!! 😂
@PhilipSullivan1256
@PhilipSullivan1256 2 жыл бұрын
@@Lasertrac I would expect nothing less xD
@christopherconard2831
@christopherconard2831 2 жыл бұрын
While promising this will be a short video.
@formatique_arschloch
@formatique_arschloch 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Bill.
@markharvey3007
@markharvey3007 2 жыл бұрын
new camera is super sharp and crisp I'm watching in 4K great picture so much better
@musicalbenjiman
@musicalbenjiman 2 жыл бұрын
Car Wizard, great GoPro footage. Very good crisp detail.
@gadnosam9626
@gadnosam9626 2 жыл бұрын
Video quality is superb!
@marcgerges1380
@marcgerges1380 Жыл бұрын
Good work, nice camera!!
@biggiefitz6275
@biggiefitz6275 2 жыл бұрын
@11:44 the flex disc looks good. Tell them the other name for them, Wizard! I just wanna hear the Wizard call them giubo's.😁 Awesome video! Really good definition with that camera!
@andrewg2322
@andrewg2322 2 жыл бұрын
Go pro was great light settings could be adjusted on but when looking in engine bay the clarity in good light is very good, much crisper than before. Level up Wizard ✅
@darrylmcleman6456
@darrylmcleman6456 2 жыл бұрын
excellent film quality.I switched to 1080HD and I suspect there is more detail than my old eye can detect! GOOD STUFF !CHEERS from Sub. on Westcoast Canada P.S. clear enough to count hair s on face of Mr W.
@donbishow5497
@donbishow5497 2 жыл бұрын
No valve covers!! I thought I was watch the "Just Rolled In" channel . You got me, ha ha.
@mratay4747
@mratay4747 2 жыл бұрын
GoPro was awesome! You guys always seem to keep my attention and that’s impressive for me lol.
@briansmith2570
@briansmith2570 2 жыл бұрын
I had a triple black 99 that I purchased in 2013 with 24,000 gentle one owner miles. Sold it last summer with a bit over 38,000 miles. A great combination of fun and elegance.
@ekarabardak
@ekarabardak 2 жыл бұрын
New camera is great Wizard. I love the R129, hard to find good clean examples
@ghostrider-be9ek
@ghostrider-be9ek 2 жыл бұрын
My 2005 CKL55 has the same M113 engine 722.6 trans combination. Its just as easy to work on as this gen. Same issues too - gasket leaks are extremely common and easily fixed.
@vmystikilv
@vmystikilv 2 жыл бұрын
Have a 95 Red 500 SL in the stable. Short of the S coupe of the time, its my favorite model from those days of greatness.
@arronholmes7498
@arronholmes7498 2 жыл бұрын
I have the R129 SL320 in this colour, its so reliable even after 140k miles, in this colour too, but didn't know about the diagnostic, thanks
@fmw944
@fmw944 Жыл бұрын
i inherited m y dads 320 R6, Herworked in the part of the facrory which produced th R6. A friend of him was one of the guys which inspeckted the engine block. He was soo happy with this car.
@MGBranco
@MGBranco 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! This is the one to like and owned! Congrats for the goPro! Better quality on your videos Mrs. Wizard!
@LawrenceMarkFearon
@LawrenceMarkFearon 2 жыл бұрын
Next generation's [R230] Twin Turbo V12 had 24 [twenty four] NGK spark plugs. The extra spark plug was why it only had 3 valves per cylinder ran by a single camshaft for each head. That was the secret to it's diesel like torque.
@HypocriticYT
@HypocriticYT 2 жыл бұрын
I was told at the 5 year mark the compound in the tires begin to chemically deteriorate. Scrap the tires, I always think of the fast and Furious actor who died due to old tires on a friends Porche.
@Onlooker71
@Onlooker71 2 жыл бұрын
Video quality is great!
@emmetthaynesjr8897
@emmetthaynesjr8897 2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Camera worked great
@DISOPtv
@DISOPtv 2 жыл бұрын
Camera seems nice! I didn't really notice it so that is good!
@wernerdanler2742
@wernerdanler2742 2 жыл бұрын
My e320 has dual plugs. It's only a v6 so not so expensive. I didn't know at the time it had dual plugs so just bought 6. The clerk never said anything at autozone. So I rarely go there anymore since he didn't know and his computer didn't tell him. That is a nice car. I bet they go for a mint right now. I liked the gopro video. It seemed clearer and brighter.
@scottmurray6977
@scottmurray6977 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. The Go Pro can go either way. You tha man!!
@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965
@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965 2 жыл бұрын
The quality of the image using the new camera improved a lot. Nice color and definition. Keep using it.
@UThumper
@UThumper Жыл бұрын
Your go pro did great. Nice vid.
@hamzaturan5871
@hamzaturan5871 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. 1992 300SL24 my daily driver for 11 years.
@jonathanstaley9522
@jonathanstaley9522 2 жыл бұрын
Video was crisp and clear, as was the sound :-)
@dancanal3201
@dancanal3201 2 жыл бұрын
I love the R129s and I'm looking to purchase one. Do you recommend a specific year? What should I look for when going over a perspective car?
@gstevens6948
@gstevens6948 2 жыл бұрын
SUPER clear picture on the GoPro!
@55StudebakerSpeedster
@55StudebakerSpeedster Жыл бұрын
I had a R129 2000 triple black that was my favorite car of all time! Mine had 84,000 when I bought it. The M113 motor was so powerful (Rated at 302hp from the factory) I beat a ‘95 Camaro with an LT4 in it! (Kid didn’t know what he was doing and I beat him off the line and he couldn’t catch me) it was smooth 5 speed automatic, 16-21 mpg, SO reliable, hands down my favorite car I have EVER owned! In 2015, had my beautiful Black SL500 for 2 1/2 years and was living in rural Tennessee. Friday night, 12/11/2015, on my way home from work, rural two lane road with a popular fish place right e Tennessee river, a car made a left hand turn into the parking lot in front of me, a pickup truck made a left hand turn in front of me. Car stopped. Pickup truck stopped. In my lane. I tried to swerve to the left and struck the truck behind the passenger rear wheel. Spun him out of the way, down into the right hand ditch, hit bedrock and went airborne. Troopers accident report said I was airborne about 30 feet the car landed front first and slide sideways down the ditch to a halt about 3 feet from a 10 feet deep drainage ditch. I was life flighted to Nashville with a broken back. L3 vertebrae was a “Bursting Fracture”. 6 months to recover (I’ll use a cane the rest of my life) and lost My favorite car I’ve ever had!
@mattrooke3210
@mattrooke3210 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Always love an old Merc in your garage, GoPro show great clarity and colours, maybe change the fish eye settings. I have a GoPro an they do produce stunning images after some fiddling in the settings- worth preserving with.
@almaz1280
@almaz1280 2 жыл бұрын
That sensor most likely ok, it shows wrong values due to duo valve not closing fully. I am 100% sure that ac doesn’t work because of bad heater duo valve. Seals deteriorate and solenoids won’t move and seal properly. Rebuild kit can be purchased on amazon or ebay for 30-50$. I rebuild bunch of those heater duo valves on w140. It’s common problem
@nealewalter
@nealewalter 2 жыл бұрын
Overhead lights have glare, noticed that just before you mentioned new go pro. Shots of engine were great though - strange perspective change though, appears fisheye up close, the changes as you move out.
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