Here's Why Old Mercedes Live Forever

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[@waynealan2226]

My first MB was a 1967 200D, which eventually went 863,000 miles until it was broadsided by a Mack truck, Driver's door opened nicely once I got over the shock of the incident.

[@lucaguida4286]

863.000 miles?!?!

[@lukecarter8100]

I had a 96’ E 320. I had 70k miles on it at the time of my purchase. That Car turned out to be the best car I ever had. The thing would squat down on the interstate with its inline V-6 and take off like it was a V-8, no exaggeration. Then one day I was riding with an old friend in his suv when he lost it and purposely wrecked doing 120 mph in his 04 Lincoln Navigator. Weed flipped 20 times and my spine was broken in 2 places. So I was no longer able to keep my E 320 up and could not work anymore so the car started to go down. After 7 years of owning the Mercedes, I sold it on Craigslist. Nothing but memories now of the luxurious, fast ass tank. Anyway, your video brought back some good memories of that car. I like what your doing on your channel man. Very interesting. It reminds me of me lol. I subbed to you bro. Keep up the great work. ✌️

[@caporegime209]

Luke Carter if its an inline 6 its not a “v6”

[@caporegime209]

@Michael Jay lmao i had to

[@caporegime209]

@Michael Jay just now noticed he was in an accident now i feel like a dick 😂

[@mauricedavis1740]

my 2003 E class is still running like a champ 17 years later...

[@giannelli4843]

17years!? How havent u gotten bored of it

[@35dd]

@@giannelli4843 Used as 2nd car?

[@tatarugabriel4328]

​@@giannelli4843have multiple cars

[@youllwatchanything6296]

Is this Doug DeMuro’s kid?

[@VentureAHighway]

This is a well made Mercedes during some of their highest quality years of production. I’m also driving a C Class that just won’t die, it’s made for some great content and road trips though lol. Thanks for sharing this, this was the first car I ever test drove when I was 16 and it brought back memories

[@jonathanneethling]

I have owned a 2004 w203 c180 Kompressor from new. with 330000 km (205000miles)... it still runs like a dream. Other than servicing and all the regular stuff that needs replacing, all I’ve had to replace was a fuel line and vacuum pump. Oh and the battery. Yup. They’re amazing cars.

[@alishalchi1260]

See I feel like the c230k was a hit or miss. I had the same car and i had so many issues. Wiper, arm popped off (literally broke), electronic issues. Now I have a 1995 e300d and it has fair share of ordeals but its not like the my old c230k

[@fepatton]

My first nice car was a 1981 280CE. I bought it with 115,000 miles on it. I loved it. My boss who had a 280SEL 4.5 introduced me to his mechanic, and I have to say that we stayed on a first name basis for the 4 years I owned it. It spent at least a day in his shop every month. In the last year, the rear end started to make a horrendous whine, and then the vacuum system developed a leak, causing my driver's side door not to unlock after the car had been sitting for more than a few hours. It may be that the reason these cars last forever is that people are willing to put in the money and effort needed to make that claim come true, but my mechanic scared me with his talk of what it might cost to track down that leak and replace the rear end, so I gave up and I traded it in for a Lexus. And although the Lexus was the most boring car I've ever owned, I'm pretty sure it really WOULD have lasted forever.

[@Notice215]

Who else skipped through the sponsor?

[@shifty2755]

ME

[@MegatronRacing237]

Me

[@firedude1Productions]

Me

[@tardeliesmagic]

I use Adblock plus lol No crap on here or facebook for me.

[@amauri_dleon7726]

jaja... lol

[@garethifan1034]

A much more truthful, honest review than Scotty Kilmers review. You actually know, appreciate and understand Mercedes cars!

[@benmacgregor9928]

He is talking about new Mercedes he’s said that the old mercs are tanks

[@jonathankr]

Scotty is a mechanic, this is one guy with one car. Plus it's a different generation

[@kylegriffiths5990]

Commenters like this are sad. They sprout complete BS and will get likes even if it's a lie. Then ignore the ones who point out their lies in the comments.

[@happyperson9359]

w140 is the true king of the road!

[@mrt80airsal83]

No the c126 sec ;)

[@finnjb3249]

Until there’s an electrical fault, where you have to find which part of literally 50 miles of wiring is faulty

[@justanotherday1205]

fuel injection is the way to go,w140 for the win, preferably a 1992-1994 long wheel base 96-98 less craftsmanship

[@lasu9645]

W124 is the true king of the road

[@sv_cheats1970]

@@lasu9645 and a 200D w124 with no options

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

Cars (and things in general) were built to last back in the day. This being a testament to their superior build quality. Now companies actually build things so they brake, on purpose. So they can sell more parts. It's really that simple. Sad, but true.

[@BlackHoon]

Pfff planned obsolescence has been around since the 1920s at least. Not remotely new at all

[@JWB671]

Mercedes in the 80's had just as many defects as anyone else as they came off the line. They just had a huge rework department to sort them out before sale and thus increase their price.

[@towhee7472]

Would you buy a car that makes 8 mpg? Would you buy a car that does 0 to 60 in 11 seconds? Would you buy a car that weighs 2 tonnes but is a sedan? Probably not? Well guess what, part of the reason modern cars break down is because they all have stuff that cars 25 years ago just would not dream about having! Turbocharger on pretty much any gas engine from BMW, valvetronic, vanos, lane assist, x-drive, all that shit is why these modern 50 000 dollar cars sell in the first place. It is not like they build them so they break down, the complexity of the product just takes its toll on the reliability. And then there's all these regulations due to pollution that thank god are in place because guess what cities 40 years ago would smell like ass.

[@OneManOnFire]

JWB671 To be fair I still see a bunch of 80s Mercedes on the road still. 80s import cars None!

[@MLProductions.1]

Tow Hee I drive a car that gets 8mpg and weighs 2 tons 😂😂😂 but it's a Lincoln navigator lmao . But also cars back then we're not that heavy even though they looked huge. Newer cars are actually way heavyier due to saftey standards and all the electrinics

[@dziugasgrikinis7262]

1:05

[@thunderedt]

Behold, our unsung hero!

[@Barboruzele]

Kap faine, patinka Australija?

[@danmartin7823]

Thanks a lot!

[@TheLootownpunx]

Rightt

[@DiscoFang]

There should be a label warning - "10% of this video contains unrelated advertising"

[@Scoharr]

My silver 1999 C230K Sport W202 is going strong at 250K miles.

[@lassikilpi331]

i have 1996 c230k elegance nearly 300k kilometers and still runs

[@davidduzzitmane]

Do you know if I’d be able to put monoblock rims (like in the video) on my 2000 c230k?

[@kuya_akie]

D D Why couldn’t you?

[@itsalgud1459]

Don’t need to watch the video, old Merc’s last longer because Mercedes wanted to build great cars back then. As to bowel MVMT watches, they were overpriced for what you pay from the beginning, and still are. Want a GOOD quality affordable price? Try Timex, Orient or Seiko. Ask anyone who isn’t being paid to push this junk!🤮

[@mclovin583]

Literally FUCK MVMT watches. Seiko all the way if you want an affordable well made watch.

[@navarrouk3487]

Itsalgud1 they build money pits now!

[@danielkerekes9053]

Ben Benjan casio for me too

[@ilhanhalilseyhan6722]

A lot of company fucked up right now. For example Toyota had beautiful cars before, right now stupid same cars. Mercedes ... I’m big fan of 1990-2005 Mercedes. My new achievement will be cl500.

[@JTestedGames]

navarrouk34 ehhhhh 🤷‍♂️

[@titsmcgee5573]

My 1999 C230 K has 162,000 miles. I replaced the mass airflow sensor, alternator, new battery, air filter, and detailed it inside and out. I occasionally put 100% VP race fuel in it when I feel like spoiling it. You have a deep passion for cars and the ability to see and express quality like no other person. I love this video. Hope your doing well, stay awesome.

[@ivkuasenov]

Can you just clean the mass airflow sensor?

[@DannysGarage]

Any car with a good enthusiast base can live forever, it's just a matter of wanting to keep the car on the road. I have two BMW's with over 200k miles on each of them, and I'll keep dumping money into them to fix them because I like them so much.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Danny's Garage very true.

[@realone2917]

footballcoreano finally someone said it I’ve had 2 Honda’s that constantly had maintenance issues, bought a bmw around 2 and a half years ago and have had no issues what so ever

[@wilsonvinas5906]

I just pushed my 325ci over 200k miles 2 weeks ago. Last week? Bought it a new 5 speed transmission and a drive shaft. :)

[@d1sturb3d119]

@@realone2917 Oh wow his anecdotal claim matches your anecdotal claim. Must be true. If we lived by that logic humanity would be extinct. Long term statistics don't lie. dashboard-light.com/reports/BMW.html

[@jamesmoore3951]

I have a friends with an old e36 with 300k plus miles and it runs like a dream it’s true any car can be reliable with the right care

[@RCTPatriot75]

I had a 1996 S420, I had spent 2 months getting it to showroom condition. It was beautiful and had 67,000 miles. I made the mistake of letting my wife drive it. Hit a cable barrier at 70 mph. I cried, it was totalled.

[@swiglow777]

Women ☕️

[@erhardt1477]

Well... Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 My neighbors own a old mercedes, with about 75 hp and hand cranked windows. Build in the late ˋ80s ... Over 500.000 kilometers on the clock and still running...😜 I mean this car looks like a fortress and the family is NEVER goin to sell it...💪 ... I think you touched some of the issues but since the age of modern electronic, things got more comfortable, but also more complicated. That, I think, is the appeal of relatively old cars... they are simple...👌

[@vaper8793]

”fortress” lmfao

[@Rippleshanks]

I drove a 1987 Mercedes 400-E forever. That beast never once quit on me and had 340,000 miles on it when I sold it last year.

[@relaxandchilldownpeople4943]

I do love those rims on that car! Great job sir!

[@nehuge]

Yes, the MOnoblocks....I have them on my W124 and W126. Love!

[@DjadamGee]

Don't let this distract you from the the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.

[@johnbeggs9669]

Only just seen this video. I got a 1995 C280 2.8 with M104 engine. Here in the UK we have the MOT test, which the car needs to pass every year to check if its roadworthy. In the 9 years I've owned it, it's passed the test first time every time. I won't be selling anytime soon..

[@brien1254]

You've owned over 100 Mercedes!? Damn how many cars have you owned?😂

[@WN_Byers]

Brien Berglund he sold cars, many

[@gigel99324]

Brien Berglund as many as his daddy paid for

[@DaytonCarCare]

Not unheard of as a dealer. I'm not a dealer but flip a few cars a year and have owned at least 20 German cars over the years. Not counting other cars, trucks, and motorcycles I have owned too. It's hard for me to own any car for very long because I get bored and want to have a new experience. Guess that's why I never got married lol I would get bored with the same woman all the time.... ;)

[@brien1254]

DaytonCarCare 😂😂

[@DrewZ926]

ownership experience matters not the number he merely seen IMO.

[@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1]

1995/96 Mercedes and below usually run forever. The maintenance is super cheap, especially for Diesel Models. I'd say where they are probably expensive are when it comes to interior replacement/upholstery. My interior is ok but may want change interior out, I don't care for the grey. going to be expensive on most cars probably. 92 300D - Fan belt & tensioner for my accessory belt was like under $60 to do yourself. - The car has over 360K, check trans fluid and was still good and pink color. - I did power steering fluid flush myself as steering wheel whined a bit, $5-16? I think i bought recommend stuff & filter, 1 year later and PS quiet without issues. - Oil change $27-34 because motor holds 8 quarts of oil - but I go 8,000-9,000 miles before changing due to no oil burn or loss. - Starter started getting weak $60 part + $40 Labor Remy/Bosch Rebuilt with life time warranty after $50 core charge. (I didn't have time to do job myself) - $15 Differential Oil Change (They didn't really charge me anything) - Full Suspension rebuild was $250-300 but I was dumb and wanted to lower it. so it was $600 in parts (It's not bad after lowering but I just noticed the ride is actually better if I just cut the stock mercedes springs carefully, I had no idea..) - I put in a Sony Head unit with Amplified Sub behind my seat and replaced door speakers for $240 - $150 labor to wire it. (Has speaker phone, bluetooth, NFC and all that) Next thing to do is performance upgrades, clean out carbon build up and have a specialist give advice, order upgraded turbo/or pump. Later change it over the Manual transmission. Diesel Trans are dogs on these cars but tough. Everything is good on it, I love the car. put over 13K miles. I avg 28-33MPG Gas Price Equivalent, If i go by Diesel prices, it's like 36MPG in summer. It's my work vehicle but you can't tell by looking at it, I carry tons of parts in it and it's invisible to the radar. has about 20% more room than my 93 Camry I previously owned, and obviously like 3x or 4x more than my 95 Honda VX Hatch. Everything kept falling apart on my Honda/Toyota lol. If i found a wagon version I'd have even more room, but those are impossible to fine with the 5Cyl Turbo Diesel Motor.

[@thebaitthatisnatori157]

Jason Valerio I was considering one... Then a clean Volvo 240 popped up and I grabbed it. Sounds like you love your 300d, it'll outlive you, maybe.

[@kbrevo4363]

Dope episode man! I love BENZOS myself since my first car was a 1986 190E-2.3 back in 1998. I think all Mercedes from the 70,80 and 90’s are very well built.

[@802Garage]

Hahaha tell this to Scotty Kilmer!

[@DaytonCarCare]

Scotty is more of any old school mech, likes the simplicity of carburetors or American "Muscle Cars" that really didn't have that much muscle. Like the C4 Corvettes that at best had 230 HP. LMAO

[@410kane]

802 Garage "rev your engines"😂😂😂

[@jeremymenchaca]

White Supremacy, he has a 23 year old Celica.

[@JoshKoons44]

I know --I've had my 2004 clk 500 for two years, haven't had one problem. bought it with 161,000

[@elkillerx]

He's a huge Toyota fan

[@zollotech]

I’ll buy it...

[@riza5559]

Hi

[@KayvonJavid]

You’re here!?

[@MuffinRacing]

Yes! That's my motto: "What is never fixed, may never break"

[@gzaiat]

I drive a C280 L6 daily w/ 70k miles on, no biodegradable wires from factory (late 96), reliable asf, it feels like a safe box, drives ands purrs like a dream. She's the perfect daily for me.

[@dustyrusty7956]

I know what you mean about older Mercedes. I drive a 2007 MB E350 Estate Wagon, with only 78+k miles. It rides beautifully and is a lot more comfortable than my wife's much newer SUV (not a MB)/. I plan on keeping it until I hit the lottery...and then buy a NEW AMG E63 station wagon.

[@gabrielfernandez8798]

careful with the balance shaft, 06 e350 very bad part... not sure of 07 but id look into it as its 5k to replace..

[@carsaregood911]

This generation C43 with a 55 swap is SOOO appealing, ugh want one so bad

[@alexyoungberg5232]

2 tires? I bet it was the rear tires... 😂

[@broman191]

Yeah my thoughts exactly, no idea why... ;D

[@Sheehy223]

Could also be the fronts. German cars always have a ton of negative camber for very marginally better handling, so the tires wear on the inside edge like crazy unless you're taking hard corners 24/7.

[@alexyoungberg5232]

Could be... you want to clarify hoovie?

[@Lexor888]

Max think about where the car is from. Germany doesn't have straight roads that you can follow for 30 hours without turning. American cars of that era were only designed for that purpose, so if i'd have to make a wild guess i'd say an equally old corvette would lose a race around the Nürburgring against this Mercedes.

[@Sheehy223]

Lexor888 Well, a 1995 Corvette ZR1 will do 0-60 in 4.4 Seconds, so I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with you on that.

[@w140chris]

Hoovie, I'm scared that I'm going to become like you one day. I'm 17 years old and I have already bought 4 cars (I'm not rich and I haven't wrecked any of them.) First, a Jetta, next, a PT Cruiser. Both reliable & sensible cars. Then I bought a $500 Neon with 39k miles that still ran, and now: a 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 with 214k miles. It still runs amazingly well and most of the electronics still work. Old Mercedes really do live long lives.

[@attilinatrujillo4505]

Do you still own? If so is it going good? Thanks I’m advance 😄 I am really wanting to buy a old Mercedes’

[@An9eL_C]

Loved how you talked about that distinct old Mercedes smell, it really never gets old...

[@hardotyler6415]

I'm sitting here waiting for the one day you sell that Mercedes to another Tyler.... me... sell it to me.

[@BeesonsCars]

Tyler McCain , ah I guess us Tyler’s like old Mercedes.

[@kobrien4121]

Tyler is the type of guy to sell his old Merc to a guy called Tyler, Tyler.

[@kbcarroll]

No, he's selling it to me to go along side my 99 C43.

[@hardotyler6415]

No, you're going to sell me that too.

[@kbcarroll]

Tyler McCain you dont want it. It's got 310k miles on it plus a 99 e55 motor. Very boring and not worthwhile to own.

[@omarw9206]

Funny enough, I just bought a w202 c230 kompressor

[@alexgratzaTV]

lmao me too

[@b.neallee7042]

That is so true. I still have my 2006 C280 that looks new and drives better. I've had it for 11 years and only do oil changes and one set of tires. I paid only 10k for it all those years ago and don't regret it for one second. Love you grandmother give you her car. That's a keeper. Love the old shows Tyler proud of your work. Semper Fi. Neal

[@chrishansen8864]

100 Mercedes Benz cars ?? What kind off drugs you sell

[@romie6466]

he was lying

[@nac7718]

Not by much

[@stueypooy22]

Tyler; the type of guy that has decorative hand towels

[@williambiggs2308]

and they're spectacular!

[@ambiorixurena555]

Massive Unicorn Wang b

[@Rx330lexuslover]

SKIP TO 1:05. You’re welcome

[@ryandevito1608]

Kevin Luna do you know the actual song by chance

[@ericthuku9731]

Thanks

[@michaelharrison500]

We have a 1988 Mercedes 300SE and absolutely love it It’s a resurrection from low use car Just so simple to work on once you understand it Parts are relatively easy to get and not too pricey Took ours for its maiden voyage last week Lots more to do but it will be a family heirloom as my son is to get it and truely wants it when I’m gone

[@skulltrailRFL]

Tyler is the type of guy to be friendly with pets...

[@gregh7457]

is this a new cliche' ???

[@crescentator336]

Doug Demuro's channel is 20 miles that way

[@PabloEscobar-td3xk]

Can we keep this shit at dougs channel?

[@yellowjoe.2000]

I got a good condition 116k miles year 1995 C36 AMG and love it. Absolutely brilliant car. I'm am restoring it to partial collectible level that's meant to be driven 5k miles a year. Full engine rebuild. Transmission rebuild then paint correction and interior refresh. Love the 4 speed 722.3 transmission which is also used in V8 Porsche 928 S4 and 964 911 Porsche automatic. Just brilliant.

[@pedroa.f.c.590]

Great vídeo Hoovie...I'm very happy with my C36 AMG 1996 back here in Brasília - BRAZIL... Definitely fun to drive and powerful...

[@jwatwater]

An old Mercedes is like a Toyota, except you actually have to actually maintain it. Been driving my '87 260E for over 10 years, and my grandmother drove it since new.

[@ScubaSteveM45]

Sure but nobody ever says "ooooh a Toyota" as you pull up in one of those 😏

[@jwatwater]

@@ScubaSteveM45 Only a Supra lol

[@tannerm4417]

Anyone else tired of those watches and just skip through the watch scenes?

[@playwme3]

Not cause I was tired, I just didn’t have the time.

[@DaytonCarCare]

I stopped wearing watches once smart phones became common

[@bricktop.]

Tanner M Yep, who the hell needs watches in this day and age?

[@crxracer805]

@@bricktop. pretty much for style.

[@tiusteng]

Dude is wasting my time and yet is promoting watches. Smh.

[@eshea5050]

My 1995 C class had 230k Miles in Northeast USA, lots of snow, salt, bad roads etc... ran like a champ up until the accident... I love the body...And yup, had to get it rewired and blew a gasket. spot on.

[@chiclone-tests71]

I have an 1990 S124 t-model and my daily is an 2001 s210 t-model E-class. I love both very much, and here in germany it's one of the cheapest and most reliable way to drive an cheap big old car. Only disadvantage is rust, but i rather like to weld and paint, than repair complicated mechanical parts.

[@jmarkashe660]

I have a 1999 C230 Kompressor, which look like the same style as your (W202). The previous owner kept parking it on my street and it would stay there for days on end. One day I put a not on it asking if he wanted to sell. I got the call and we made a deal. It had codes that indicated O2 sensor and mis-fire, which was due to MAF sensor. Got those taken care of and it has run excellently ever since. It is now up to 210,000 miles and going strong. I am sure I feel the same way about mine as you do about yours.

[@cakeismtrader4227]

Mine is 2000 4 cylinder c230 supercharged bought it at an action for $100 no one wanted it I got it safetied just needed brakes and a conductor plate cost $600 this was 8 years ago and haven’t done anything else but tires and oil changes has never had any leaks bought it with 160,000km now has 380,000 km and I’m just going to keep it until engine blows and then I’ll probably just have the entire car rebuild it is a amazing car. My last car was a 1998 camry that I had for 18 years and it was not as nice to drive and cost me more in repairs.

[@drunkenmasterii3250]

mvmt watches won't live forever tho.

[@rangerbs08]

kek

[@muhdniman2001]

Yup

[@chesar32]

C36 AMG Best Mercedes AMG ever builded...

[@cawimmer430]

Modern cars aren‘t as bad as people claim they are. People like to romanticize older cars but the truth is that modern cars are BETTER. They are better built, faster, safer, more comfortable/roomier, efficient, have longer service intervals etc. Yes, they are more complex but at the same some of the most high-held older cars were considered very complex during their time such as the legendary Mercedes W123. I think the bigger issue is that many people lease cars and as a result do not feel obliged to maintain their cars well since they want the successor or newer model in 3-5 years anyway. There is no incentive to maintain a car well since some folks don‘t plan on keeping it for a long time. Those that do and who maintain their cars well will have a better, more positive ownership experience story. Alas, there are more satisfied customers of most car brands out there than unsatisfied. In my experience my paid-for-and-owned 2007 BMW and my old folks 2002 MB E320 W211 and 2010 E350 CGI W212 have been very reliable, durable and low maintenance with just basic care and normal driving habits (no short trips, no gunning a cold engine etc.). As Jay Leno says: „Maintain a car well and it will run forever.“

[@fredwilliams7893]

Yea all that may be true, but the real truth is most new cars have lost nice designs! Most older car designs are Way better and more original!

[@DavidPysnik]

New cars are not necessarily BETTER overall as it depends on what factors you look at. I think in ways that technology inevitably advances, yes, new cars are generally better. Things like power, fuel efficiency, safety devices, technology, and variety of amenities are generally superior in newer cars. Of course, they should be, since new advances in science and engineering over time usually lead to better, more efficient designs and prices of tech comes down over time allowing cheap new cars to have things only luxury cars of the past would have had. In ways that are not as sensitive to advancement, new cars are generally WORSE than old cars. I don't know what cars you have driven, but new cars are not nearly as comfortable or spacious in general. New cars have seats that are stiff, consoles that block you in, roof lines that slope near your head, fat headrests and thick, awkward a and c pillars that make it hard to see out, stubby trunks with small entry spaces, and outside dimensions that are quite diminished from old cars. Older cars have simpler mechanisms that are easier to understand and repair on your own and often work even if these systems are badly compromised. Many older cars have superior ride comfort with suspensions that were tuned to be softer and with easy over-boosted steering. Older cars usually have more robust build quality and are made of more substantial materials since technology hadn't advanced enough for companies to learn how to minimize everything. Feel a door handle or turn signal lever from the 1960s versus today, or try to sit on a hood of a car today versus an old car. Older cars had far more variety of style and styling cues. Think of dagmar bumpers, tail fins, egg-crate grills, stylized spoilers, pinstripes, vinyl and fabric tops, rocker panels, hood and other ornaments, copious chrome, fender skirts, hood scoops, continental kits, multi-colored interiors, cornering lamps, hidden headlamps, use of leather, velour, and wood, and the myriad shapes and styles that are almost non-existent today since regulations and cost make it difficult for car makers to vary designs. Older cars are cheaper to buy, own, insure, and don't depreciate as much or, if old enough, actually gain value. New cars have a lot of positive qualities, but it is not just nostalgia that makes a lot of old cars better to some. Though technology has advanced some things, the current trends have compromised many other things and makes the argument of what is "better" highly dependent on what someone is looking for.

[@DaderEen]

Thats BS. 80s Mercs are the best they ever built. Tougher materials where used from the metals to plastics etc. Ask any car mechanic from Africa or the Balkans in wich era they produced the most reliable cars,the only awnser you will get is 80s to early 90 s.

[@Deklectic]

Yes I have a Black 2002 E20 4matic and that car is a beast!! 155,000 on it.. I bought it with like 140,000 on it in 2016 and was told for a vehicle that old to be so low in mileage is a plus plus I'm the second owner too.. 😄 my car is pushing 20 years and still rides good as new people love my old little benz I get so many compliments for some reason with that car more than any car I've owned and its a 2002 for god sakes 🤣 I brought that car for its durability and I was almost going to get a 2008 benz at the time but it felt flimsy for some reason compared to when I drove the 2002 which just feels sturdy plus I appreciate the fact that is surrounded by air bags even in the back seat if I should ever get into an accident. Mercedes was ahead of their time in 2002 some of the features on it alot of cars still don't have.. Like rolling up and down your windows with the key and a list of other features that are Still cool by todays standards. If mercedes could build them sturdy like the w210s and previous models were built while at the same time including the modern technology we all love in our vehicles than mercedes would get less complaints on their new vehicles because they are watered down now as far as durability.. There is no excuse for older cars to be lasting longer than some of these new cars.. Its a big problem in the Automotive industry because now a days everything is about just simply making it "Look" good with cheaper materials and throwing a few cool technological features in to make it sell and look cooler. Its not just Mercedes alot of car companies are lowering the standards we are all use to. We are still seeing Benz from the early 90s in 2020 still in excellent condition majority of the time the proof is in the pudding the only thing I would change about my car is making it alittle less boxy its towing the line for my taste but its still a sexy and not boxy like the 80s and 90s versions.. I can't stand a boxy car i think 80s and 90s had some of the ugliest vehicles ever seen on road in America.. 😂😂

[@mn-wk3ju]

It’s a beautiful car man! I don’t blame you for keeping it

[@MandalorianFanboy]

I’ll give you $5500 cash.

[@microchrist6122]

This car is why I’m subscribed

[@josemanuel5749]

Hoovie! You should review the Trabant of Aging Wheels!

[@pandras8312]

Jose Manuel Nah. As an Eastern-European I can tell you that they sould all be torched up in fire and burnt to the ground.

[@remo900rr]

98 S420 "254789" miles still running strong with everything original except a heater hose,best part It's never had a tune up only oil changes and brakes

[@kodjojj]

My friend has one of these, he drives it from Maryland to NY every week. He never had any issues since he got it from his dad almost 5 years ago.

[@sevewone]

Thumbs up if you skipped the Watch Advertisement at the beginning

[@thecool307]

I've owned a 97 C250 2.5L 5 cylindres Turbo Diesel with 150hp it was a pure blast

[@daveberry2177]

i got a 94 280 sport, its never ever let me down, i love it

[@Leofred2000]

My 1997 C240 has only broken abs, electric windows in the back and driver window only goes down one inch at the time, cruise control lever, headlight wipers and washers, the oscillation on the front wiper, occuring timing chain chatter and ACs leaking so W202s are great... 👍

[@williamparker7823]

Leofred my 09 C300 has a bad mirror signal light because of a bad seal and a ripped driver's seat. W204s aren't bad except mbtex is junk.

[@713vinh]

W204 are awesome cars!

[@BeesonsCars]

William Parker shit reliability MB’s are the 2000-2006 gen cars. W203, W211, W220, etc. After that they got their shit together with the W204, W221, W212, and W211 Facelift. These gen Mercedes seem to be lasting much longer with less repairs. I have a 07’ S550 W221 and it’s a great car. No issues (knock on wood) besides the odd vibration that I can’t seem to track down. I’ve seen W204s and the such with extremely high mileage and seem to hold up well. But you’re right MBTex seems to rip easier than leather. But when it doesn’t rip it looks much better over time. My W221 leather is wrinkled and loose compared to my family’s W211 with MBTex that looks brand new. (2006 E350)

[@Leofred2000]

I feel most MBs from 1994-2010 are sh**

[@northamericanauto43]

William Parker Really? My MBtex is awesome!

[@IsaiahSchmitmeyer]

Can you please review a VW Phaeton v8

[@jhomrich89]

isaiah schmtmeyer lol you know just as well as I do that means a video titled "I just bought the cheapest VW Phaeton in the country"

[@gregwilliams9122]

Surely you mean the W12... much more interesting.

[@IsaiahSchmitmeyer]

Greg Williams no I have a v8

[@thecman26]

Daddy Doug has already done that!

[@harmwaterborg356]

isaiah schmtmeyer j

[@Justintime2GrowNetwork]

5:57 shit is leaking already lol

[@Emvy11]

lmfao

[@k3kboi665]

From your ass or from where?

[@brjha]

looks like he just washed it, may be residual water

[@almighty9662]

Water

[@serbia991]

Tailpipe water if you know anything about condensation

[@andrewx86x]

Sounds a lot like my manual, highly modded, 850R. 11 years of ownership, and it's just gotten faster and faster! Also quieter after I re fibreglassed the dash. Incredible car.

[@IanMicheal]

Most Reliable car HQ holden 1971 with a 202 red motor never breaks australian GMH had one 10 years with 300.000m on it when i got it drove only changing the oil and brakes.. never a break down bought it for $300 used it 10 years sold it for $1000 cant beat that

[@patrickarchibald6787]

Except if it had the Traumatic transmission.

[@admirm5649]

Those wheels 😍

[@risingembersgaming7740]

He says hello really... odd... at the beginning

[@armandblake]

This...

[@danielkerekes9053]

A 500 SL at 16? Dude good for you. I’m from the EU where you can’t have a license at 16, I’m currently 19 and got a 2002 Renault Mégane MK1. My dream however, is to share my life with a black Benz W124, but they are hard to find in good condition and still cost about $3000

[@keatonmiller2545]

2005 E320 220k miles on the odometer. Still running strong! 😎

[@garethifan1034]

1997 C250 Turbodiesel still going strong here in the UK. Awesome diesel torque from that turbo-intercooled 5 cylinder whilst still averaging 42 mpg average on a trip.

[@inkedlord1999]

I have the same w202, 1994 om605 diesel(2.5td) and with the amg body kit, 500k kilometers and still going !

[@akshatsingh6805]

I own a 2006 e200 w211 driven around 200k miles literally it's engine is bulletproof since it drives like new

[@BeesonsCars]

Akshat Singh the 2006 and newer W211 seem to be great cars. I’ve seen a 2006 E500 with 430k miles for sale in literally perfect condition besides some leather rips. Saw an E350 with like 300k that looked about the same. In the past 10 years Mercedes have been in JD Power’s top 10 most reliable vehicles to buy like over 5 times. Hopefully they’re coming back into their prime for reliability.

[@akshatsingh6805]

Ya you are right @tyler beeson

[@northamericanauto43]

Tyler Beeson The W212s were bulletproof. Mine can literally take a bomb hit.

[@issanesheiwat1396]

I’ve got a 2009 w204 with 250k miles.. just gotta maintain the car

[@wilsonvinas5906]

I just pushed my 325ci over 200k miles 2 weeks ago. Last week? Bought it a new 5 speed transmission and drive shaft. :)

[@saratc660]

Daddy Doug: I like that car. How much do you want for that car? I will give you $800 cash. TODAY

[@NyaaaaaaakiF35]

I have a 1989 200E W124 and it has a broken air pump lock thingy and also the driver side interior door panel is slightly loose. Other than that, it runs smoothly and I love my W124.

[@Ryzomadman]

I purchased a Volvo old one after my last new car was killed by a myopic individual on the motorway. I was rather upset after spending a few months getting better, I still had the Volvo not costing me a penny, so skip on six months and a full service by me it passed the MOT, its been nearly three years and three MOT later, It still has icy cold Aircon(thank god this week it hit 30c in the UK and drives fantastic, I have been for test drives on new cars but nothing for a reasonable monthly PCP deal has come close to the leather comfort of my Volvo so I still keep it on the road until I cant and save myself a good few grand a year.

[@sheritathompson5066]

I have a 1998 C230 with 570,000 miles on it. I love this 🚗!!!

[@jamesward5721]

Dream.On. '95 was one of Mercs "water based paint" experiment years - so if you live in an area with a damp climate, it's gonna rot. You can take a "Minter" - chuck it up on the lift and wander about underneath, marveling at just how rusted-ta-feck it really is despite appearances up top. I know, I weld them. They got slightly naffer paint still in 96.. and 97, and erm.. Yeah.. If you live somewhere dry, you'll probably be happy.. ish..

[@bingflosby]

Mercedes live forever " isn't running " haha

[@dimitrismelios4332]

I had w202 facelift CDI for 10 years as a taxi ,when i changed for a w204 it had 1,700.000 km with the same engine on and it was still working.Thats mercedes my friends

[@todorelojconfernando]

Super car 😁 watches?

[@DWink-bp8vw]

The cars are far better than the watches. Lots of interesting reviews of MVMT watches on KZbin...

[@lordflufffluff]

Seiko 5

[@davidghutchinson4241]

Collecting Vintage Watches join

[@philxdev]

this car is worth only five grand now, but with the handbuild engine by amg and the overall original amg part this could definitly become one of those classics especially in germany. prices of the older once in good conditions with a good motor already went up and special models like this can really go higher if you can hold onto it for a couple of more years.

[@dubhoven1]

That being said... Good video man. I have an S55 AMG, and truly believe it to be overall, truly one of the Best cars ever produced.

[@mooseali6060]

Absolutely nailed the out of warranty experience bit. I have an ‘09 c300 that has just been a nightmare for maintenance

[@ARAR148]

I have a 1998 mercedes c230, I got it for $250 2 days ago,it is such a beautiful car inside and out, also I just replaced the radio reciver for $25, ill I have to replace now is a fuel pump which is only $20 (already ordered it), I was able to drive it home, it has 165000 miles, which I also still have my 1996 sc1 2 door Saturn with 333000 miles (daily driver) I want to keep that too

[@vmat1000]

There was a vid on y/t not long ago with an early '00 AMG with 420,000 plus miles. Still ran good but the guy running the vid took it to a dealer ship for a pre purchase inspection. Sure, the steering linkage had some wear and the rear shocks leaked but they missed that the supercharger was not functioning right and there were a few minor oil leaks. If it were me, I'd fix the power and rear shocks and drive it. Still solid at that crazy mileage.

[@theconfortibrothers2827]

g mat I think you might be referring to our 03 E55 that LegitStreetCars made the videos on. We bought it last summer and currently daily drive it. We have 409,100 miles on it right now and document it all on our KZbin channel

[@vmat1000]

Thank You for the reply. That could be the one! Great Car!!!

[@theconfortibrothers2827]

g mat thanks! We’ve fixed just about everything wrong with the car. It’s incredible!

[@arthurkinsolving8149]

Were you specifically looking for a c36 instead of a c43, if so why? I’ve always loved these too so wondering if I should hunt for a c36 or a c43.

[@enesalkovicguitar]

Thank you for this video, never watched you before, love your style and you said everything about old Mercedes cars that I am talking for long long time...

[@TheTechCguy]

My first car! Classic, classy, and nostalgia! 👌❤️😎

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

The reason why the oldschool w123 diesel taxi "lives forever" is attributed to the drive train and chassis being designed for a powerful petrol engine, then fitted with a hugely underpowered non-turbo diesel engine. There are plenty of them with ridiculous mileage that work fine, and they are still very popular in harsh terrains such as Africa.

[@VeiLofCognition]

Thats still a great looking car....love the boxy 90s. Clean designs RIP

[@Trustedcoins]

That car does look very stylish after all these years! A personality to boot. That interior looks great after all these years.

[@suddendilemma5137]

My 1997 C36 had 297k miles when I sold it. Solid car would drive it to the moon if there was a road to it.

[@chatofett1937]

That front timing covers are tricky to install properly due to the gasket design it needs love and patience lol

[@Isa-nu7lr]

I have a 1995 mercedes c280 I think it's got the same engine as your Benz in this video do you still own the Benz featured in this video hoovies ? The car is so fun to drive and easy to maintain

[@nosoupforyou425]

Closing music made me think I just won Zelda and was watching the credits. Agree on the mercedes quality and overall enjoyment of driving; have higher mileage 2002 model and would not trade

[@dennyhostasa2928]

Old Crown Vic police interceptors. Best deal for the money if you shop around. Dirt cheap to fix and maintain. My latest one has 430,000 miles with one transmission overhaul. Bought it at 100,000 miles for 800 dollars. Hard to beat.