I BOUGHT A MERCEDES S CLASS FOR ONLY £3500 (PART 3)

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[@apexmarbella]

This channel is becoming a UK Crossover version of Doug DeMuro and Hoovie's Garage - and I absolutely love it.

[@bazmina]

Dous great bug hoovie is boring. Matts not

[@HighPeakAutos]

APEX Marbella Property Spain Thanks! I appreciate it

[@michalr.]

Naaaaah, this has more class :)

[@paulbryan4498]

No no no matt is matt

[@SocksWithSandals]

Matt's about affordable second hand cars. Not quaint exotica.

[@bonhoff67]

One good thing, you're getting yourself a great reputation as an honest car dealer. That will hopefully translate itself into success in the future 👍

[@arronj.clarke518]

Totally agree with your comment. He is really honest and helpful with real information about the cars he makes videos on. Highly recommended, top 10 in UK and Ireland on KZbin with car review videos

[@johngunning2123]

Oxymoron...A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. e.g. When " Car dealer" and "Honest" are used in the same sentence. Although to be fair and I am not trying to make a friend, I am aware that this car dealer does seem to be doing the right thing.

[@MajorKlanga]

In the grand scheme of things I don't think the repair costs are outrageous in that you've now got a luxury car that runs well but is still cheaper than a Dacia Sandero and cannot depreciate much more and may even appreciate in value.

[@Holdeenio]

No offence to the Dacia fanatics out there, but I'd take Matt's S Class every time!

[@BMWguy974]

Yeah, but Matt's plan was to sell it with profit and not to drive it for years. This clip is fair commercial for potential buyer which would buy it and enjoy in car for many years.

[@thepub245]

6 grand for an S class that should be mechanically sound for a good few years sounds ok to me. Better than spending 6 grand on a run of the mill shit box.

[@derbigpr500]

@@thepub245 Yea. I'd rather spend 2 grand per year repairing and driving A FREAKING S CLASS for a few years, than buying some brand new plastic shitbox and then live with that for a few years.

[@paulparoma]

@@Holdeenio I didn't realize there were Dacia fanatics out there.:)

[@jamessheehy4895]

Soon as i saw this i was like whats gone wrong!? Haha Genuinely i get excited by your videos like doug or chris H or Rory! You got status with us normal folk like harrys garage has for normal money folk very humble

[@5ebra1]

You have a well sorted Mercedes for £7,000. It seems to well worth that to someone looking for that type of car.

[@peterbutcher4848]

Except that in the law of diminishing returns, if it is into you for 7 the best you will get is 5.

[@crazyfroggie6546]

It's a lot of car for 7k. Considering it is an s class, albeit not with all the best options

[@Master1906]

@@peterbutcher4848 Losing 2k isn't that bad considering people spend £150 a month on a new corsa

[@Ambienfinity]

It's still a very tidy motor, Matt. As a commercial buyer, I've spent the last 20+ years learning the difference between price, cost, and value, and they're all very different things.

[@Mrak47777]

Thank god now i dont need to feel anxiety. Because before i used to watch car youtubers but they were mostly from america eg hoovies garage . Dougdemuro etc. Now i can watch nice and peacefully... love from manchester city

[@mikewa2]

Hi Matt, I imported a 2005 Eclass merc estate to Spain in 2016 from UK. It was 72,000 miles really nice well maintained and previous owner was elderly, so not driven hard. Well after 2 years the rear air suspension failed followed by the air suspension pump and then the brake SBC totally failed. When the SBC failed and the garage wanted a fortune to fix it, I decided no more repairs and to sell it to the garage for €1000. I thought they would fix and sell it on for a profit. Two years later the garage has fixed it but cannot sell it and it has sat on their forecourt for 2 years. These old Mercedes are really nice cars to drive and really well built but some of the repairs are more expensive than the car is worth. I commented on your first S class video to just fix the oil leak and refurb the wheels and get rid, if only it had been that simple. You now have a superb S class that won't pay you back what you have put in. Someone will get a bargain!

[@JamesParus]

It is common around 300tkm . Expecially if the oil change interval is long. Chain is the first thing to go. Good thing about chain is that is usually gives sound or other symptoms before failing. Belts dont warn you. In most v6 mercedes the chain adjuster is visible through oil filler. So its possible to see how much the adjuster has pushed out.

[@Bossix84]

I like how quiet it is inside when you talk and drive. One day I will buy one myself

[@HighPeakAutos]

Bossix84 They really are great for peace and quiet

[@marklittler784]

Yeah exactly they cost more for a reason, you get more.

[@ibs5080]

Well well, fancy seeing you here!

[@marklittler784]

I seriously study "many" for sale ads for that specific car and specifically look at what work they say has been done so it gives you an idea when those parts are likely to go on high mileage ones, its free info. Then find one and look at the history, some have recently spent loads and others next to nothing.

[@jimhutton4352]

My C Class did exactly the same thing, a rattley noise on cold start for a couple of seconds. I put it down to the 160k on the clock but now I know otherwise. As luck would have it, I flogged it last Friday to webuyanycar! Stroke of luck there then 👍🏻🤣. I will add that I bought it 5 years ago with 107k on the clock and apart from tyres and brakes it’s not cost a penny. Great car. Cheers for the video. Made my day

[@EinkOLED]

Did you service it?

[@aidanlee2871]

Change your oil religiously every 5k miles, your timing chain will last forever

[@RA-tb7jx]

Aidanlee5914 Shouldn’t have to...

[@aidanlee2871]

R A haha listen to Scotty Kilmer

[@RA-tb7jx]

Aidanlee5914 Probably find fitting a new timing chain at £650 plus vat is cheaper than 5k mile service intervals and you get a free timing chain!

[@chappy2121]

Timing belts and chains will be gone at some point, they'll be replaced by electronic solenoids. I believe the new Koeniggsegg does something similar

[@Vince_uk]

I have one of these Limo version and I love it. Not only does it have massage seats it has Dynamic Seats which mould themselves around you are you drive and change with the direction you are travelling. Videos etc located in the back with TV also. Never ever use supermarket or cheap diesel it is lethal for injectors, turbo and the engine overall. I always use premium and I achieve 32-34 around town and 42 on motorways even though it is up to 20p more expensive per ltr. For me these are better than any RR, wafts along silently and when you need some poke they have it and they just keeps going. My favourite game is with the tailgating idiots, usually boy racers or SUV's, who I handle by just gently putting my foot down and my S Class takes off and just keeps going and they think they are going backwards. When I kickdown it literally lifts off the road and flies which also shocks these boy racer types who for some reason MUST try to get past you. I am 70 years old by the way lol.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. Theyre great cars

[@IceMan-il7dx]

Thanks Matt, you've now made me nervous about my CLK...a decade of Saabs saw no such issues ironically for a defunct brand...

[@danielmarshall4587]

I'll see your nerves and I'll raise you my Audi 3.0Tdi.

[@donseclad]

In 2007, Fleet News voted the S Class, Luxury Car of the Year for the fifth time. It won World Luxury car of the year in 2014 and 2015. You now have a a top end luxury motor, that is good for many years and with the S class, the number plate doesnt matter, its the logo and the model, they are a fantastic motor. Best of luck with it

[@kjn6505]

The only reason most cars have a timing belt is theyre cheaper to be mass produced than a timing chain, so saves the car manufacturers money.

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

Newer bmw has timing chain on firewall side, good luck to change it

[@crazyfroggie6546]

@@trianggaindralukmana2184 That'll be an engine out job when the chain guides fail. ouch

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

@@crazyfroggie6546 Bmw timing chain tensioner plastic is known for prematurely broken down, so.......

[@chappy2121]

@@trianggaindralukmana2184 they're the ones that are meant to last the life of the engine but never do. The mk1 1 series had that issue

[@trianggaindralukmana2184]

@@chappy2121 n57, n54, n55 also known as prematurely fail, and some v8 bmw in 1990s Doesnt understand why europe automaker couldnt made reliable timing chain kit meanwhile japanese 4k 5k and 7k toyota engine use timing chain since 1975 and almost never broke down

[@ceriwilliams9228]

I have a 2006 320 s class. Yes things go wrong and need attention but I do it myself. The engineering is superb- parts come apart and go back together easily and, with a bit of research replacements are not that expensive. For instance, my glow plugs needed replaced. £8 each (Bosch original equipment). The old ones came out easily (try that on a Ford Mondeo) and the whole job was 20-30 mins. In exchange you get a car that is a real pleasure to drive, smooth, quiet and soothing. I have a 500SL as well, but that is a different story!

[@ebutuoyYT]

A decent spec Golf TDI will cost you around £4000 a year in total lease costs over 4 years, for that you could buy an old S500 V8 for the weekends and a 5 year old Toyota, for the weekly slog. Assuming you have space for 2 cars, and don't mind a little hassle when things go wrong.

[@joflynn5]

A timing chain's life span is down to the quality of previous service records and the quality of oil used in the past. High quality oil and servicing at correct service intervals is key. This goes for all brands of cars with timing chains. If serviced correctly the timing chain may never need replacing for the lifetime of the car.

[@yesterdaysman8123]

Great videos, nice to see that I am not the only fool in this world. I bought a 2004 S320 sight unseen from an auction for £850. It had 135000 miles, no history, one key and turned out to be the poverty spec model as well. It had also belonged to a smoker and a dog owner. The smell was breath catching. However, a quick post purchase assessment from my local independent came up with new brakes and some suspension parts at £1250. I serviced it myself and got to work with the ozone machine. It now smells respectable and drives as smooth as an eel in a bucket of bogies. I love it, it’s probably in my top three of cars that I have owned. I only planned to have it for the winter but I am rethinking that plan. Keep the videos coming.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching!

[@delstead7446]

Life is a loom.... Weaving an illusion.... Console yourself it looks every penny of seven large... I concur with your advice about buying cheap so I'm sure anybody in the market for a S class will be waiting with baited breath and scouring the classifieds of high peak!!!!!!!

[@paulparoma]

I wouldn't touch a German car with a 100-foot pole, but I think you've done alright, even with all the repair costs factored in. It's a fancy ride, after all.

[@susannsteininger5589]

I would do it with american cars.

[@happyhermit2022]

Subject:- Toyota Corolla...yep that one with the ice cold a/c that could make a penguin shiver...well...purely by coincidence I was in an S Class today...ex pat owner bought it cheap...soooo proud of his purchase and figured it would impress his new wife sourced from Ebay....she was a bargain too...massive bills on the near horizon...the a/c compressor was grinding like an ageing stripper....that'll be a four figure sum then...there is a lot to be said for Toyota's....they just work. If they were female they would almost certainly make a lovely sandwich 🤩

[@mercboy111]

Correctly said. On top of that rush sellers of MB’s tend to want to avoid upcoming ECU faults and problems if their car isn’t well maintained.

[@senicadoo]

I have one of those. 2008 S500, but with almost everything on it. The only thing missing are screens on the headrests and extended leader option that goes on doors as well. Everything works, ride is silky smooth. It costs 2k or so in maintenance a year, but hey, still great car for the money! Don't have engine issues though...looks like s500 is a better option to a diesel s320 (except for the economy run). Keep up the good work, love the channel!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very nice!

[@allangibson4354]

Maybe a case of caveat emptor? Without exception anyone who is or has been in the motor trade has had similar experiences. What is past is prologue and you are still young, experience is a wonderful thing - so I am told.

[@billybellend1155]

If this is a 6 cylinder diesel be careful with the oil cooler leaking. It’s buried in the V so is a pig of a job as turbo out.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I've already had that done - common issue like you say

[@oliverlane4050]

Sorted after 2010/2011 with a part refresh I believe, had the same issue with mine at just over 100,000 miles, had it fixed now at over 300,000 with no sign of more leaks.

[@ninjabob8170]

Timing chains used to be decent, much the same as Mercedes as a brand. Most of the german marques are still trading on an image of quality that was built up in the 70’s/80’s, sadly that build quality has long since departed. What used to be “over engineered teutonic quality” is now complete bullshit frankly. Its a shame, I’d love a merc, specifically a CLS350 shooting brake, but I just can’t bring myself to part with my hard earned cash knowing what horrors inevitably await.

[@gmc9451]

I bought a 190E, K reg, 1.8 manual. Spent a considerable amount of money on repairs and it wasn't even that great a car. I was taken in by the whole 'last quality Merc to come out of Stutgart' marketing thing and certainly regretted it. Bought a Mitsubishi Lancer which I've had for 6years and never had a problem.

[@stevel9914]

@@gmc9451 Got an e320 w124 .... had wiring issues .. ecological insulation around the copper ... all deteriorated. However other than that it has been pretty good over my 12 years ownership... engine and box seem just as mooth as ever . Corrosion has been an issue though .. but managed to resolve those.

[@oliverlane4050]

As soon as you said “4 second rattle at cold start” I knew exactly what was coming! I must say you got that done at a great price, I have just done mine personally at just over 300,000 miles and cost me over £600 by the time I got all the bits and a good number of hours and hassle!

[@neilrafferty2097]

Quality oil and genuine filter from day 1!

[@oliverlane4050]

Neil Rafferty absolutely, and premium fuel, still runs like a dream!

[@neilrafferty2097]

Oliver Lane Own a 192,000 mile Golf TDI and she’s given up the ghost . Top oil , genuine filters and the camshaft worn so badly the valves won’t open , so ye pays ye money . . .

[@oliverlane4050]

Neil Rafferty Really?!? 😨 That’s pretty scary! I dismantled my wife’s old C270 last year after it chewed a glow plug tip, 227,000 miles and very little signs of wear on anything else! Unfortunately a valve was bent, piston heavily pitted and side wall scored so sadly had to scrap it all due to someone snapping the plug off at some point in it’s past 😥. I always used to have Honda’s which were wonderful but apart from the rather juicy Legend (best I had from mine was 23mpg as opposed to 50mpg on a run from my E350) they only do smaller engines and I unfortunately to my peril have a bit of a thing for larger engines / more cylinders 😕

[@peterbutcher4848]

I have the same thought about timing belts vs chains. Why use something that has to be replaced vs something that last the life of the car. I have an Audi with a timing chain, no worries then. Except that the chain tensioner is made of cheese or plasticine and has to be replaced. There is one saving grace, at least the engine is pointing forward. Dismantle car place on work bench and the tensioner is accessible.

[@NLDMesa06]

I've been researching the W212 E-class and W166 ML as possible replacements for my VW. Timing chain tensioners have been a fault on the petrol V6 and V8 engines in those cars since MB started using them.

[@mikefarrar8071]

I did more miles than the star ship enterprise in the last 20yrs of my working life in cars I purchased with my own cash always with a full service history 3- 5 yrs old and always had them serviced as required. When ever I bought a premium German made car they just fell to bits so your Merc saga, I felt for you. By the way my 44yr career was in the motor trade/industry so I know how it works and how hard it is to make a living keep up the good videos

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@jonathanholley8043]

The strange thing is with these cars , and I have one , despite the large repair bills you get you still love the car as they are a pleasure to sit in and drive and still makes me smile .The final cost of 7k is not a lot of money for a car which cost 10 times more than that new, put a private plate on it and most people would not know it is 14 years old.

[@LexusUltimate]

Just saw a land cruiser Prado in your footage, didn't know they would sale any in the UK. Come to any country in Africa and that's all you will see

[@mcorriette1]

Best thing about this channel is it seems conversational and not some cringe overly scripted, rehearsed monologue. Just feels like someone talking to you about cars

[@markshaz8691]

You now have a great car for £7k that's not a bad deal at all.

[@RammYou2]

Do have a weak spot for the S class having owned two now. 89 560 sel and 98 sl500. And yes did spend the full sum of the purchase price in repairs on both - and worth every Penney as we are talking about 25 years of my butt riding on the finest automobiles ever built. I did finally give the SEL away for a BMW540 sedan - a big mistake. But I do still have the wonderful little giant of a car the SL500 claimed as Bruno Sacho's crowning achievement. Once you get everything working it is a piece of art and heaven to drive. The semis (lorries) can be a bit stressful on the highway with the top down as the noise of the tires is right there in your ear the car is so low. A quick stab of throttle gets the 5.0 liter 4valve V8 pulling like a train thru it's magnificent 5 speed automatic and the problem grows swiftly smaller in the rearview. She's beautiful now as I just had the dents pulled today. Bit long here but thanks and like this vlog series.

[@stefan5218]

once everything is repaired you can fully enjoy the benz. it may be annoying at times but it can also be satisfying to have a fully maintenanced car.

[@Jinny-Wa]

Good quality oil can also diminish some of the rattle. I put some Amsoil on my Audi A5 3.2fsi, it sometimes did startup rattle for a bit but Amsoil oil made that disappear

[@castrolgtx5064]

Plus side when you sell it having the timing chain done 👍 because anyone who knows their Mercedes S Class it’s the first question they will ask.

[@kingfisherphil]

I had a small scrape on front bumper of a car and was advised after smart repair that the ADAS should be recalibrated, so £150 for scratch repair and guess what, £250 for recalibration. Seeing as the ADAS was inside car and no sensors in bumper I just took the vehicle out and tested, all worked as it should. Beware the ADAS cost that creeps up on you!

[@assettrader1587]

I still think buying an older prestige car makes sense, particularly if you like comfort and speed, I run two such cars, a Porsche Cayenne twin turbo V8 and a Bentley Contenental GTC. To most people this probably won't make much financial sense, but for me the sheer joy of driving these cars is well worth paying a few quid for. Both are immaculate full history cars, with low mileage, each of them cost a fraction of thier new price. You pays your money and takes your choice. (and don,t bitch too much when a bill comes in)

[@patokaa93]

The timing chain is a widely known issue with these om642 engines, especially the early and most heavy ones (ML, GL, R, S etc). That being said, it is a physical fact that the longer the chain is, the more it will stretch over time. And the chains in all V-engines tend to be relatively long.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Nordic Car Reviews I’ve never had that issue before. Maybe I’ve been lucky

[@williamfence566]

Once bought an old low mileage BMW 3 series coupe and spent more than the Purchase price in ownership . Lovely 6 cyl engine though. P/x it to a dealership and years later did a DVLA car check and it was still going with a new MOT . Grrrrrr!

[@QuickExpertReviews]

Hahaha You look tired in Part 3, but I don't blame You. I'm more of a Lexus person, so don't know much about high bills, but not going to lie, these look better than LS460 from same year. And they don't have £7500 VGRS issue with steering wheel. Love Your videos, hello from Manchester :)

[@Holakovskykarel97]

Im amazed how cheap cars are in the UK. Here in CZ, cars are 3x more. Love your channel!!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Carl Drive yes they’re very cheap here. Thanks for watching

[@kudzayinematombo3124]

You should also take a look at Cars for sale in Singapore. Not many diesels though like in E.U but some good prices on W221 and E65!

[@petermurray7055]

She's a fine bus you have one of the best channels on KZbin keep up the good work looking forward to your next video 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Peter Murray Cheers! I appreciate it

[@edhogg8806]

Even my wife knows when Matt has posted a new video. He's famous in the whole house.

[@nicholasholland-smith1324]

I bought a 2006 s350 petrol with all the options on, sunroof, night vision etc, silver with beige leather interior, I searched for ages and travelled all the way to Bristol by train to pick it up. But only two weeks into owning the car, i was severely let down as the airmatic suspension warning light kept coming on and eventually while driving along it completely failed. I had had it investigated at Mercedes and decided to use my 30 day withdrawl option with the finance company and rejected the car as this was giving me the signal this car could start costing me. The dealer was encouraging me to keep the car, but I stuck to it and later purchased a 53 e320 petrol and there were no problems. I also have a e200 kompressor and never given me any problems, just must be something about the S class. I did love mine until if failed and dampened the experience.

[@flybobbie1449]

When you buy a car, open the bonnet and have a look if you can see the floor around the engine. If so buy it. It stands a chance to be cheap to fix.

[@HighPeakAutos]

fly bobbie haha yes

[@crazyfroggie6546]

My old 405 was like that, big engine space, little 1.6 in it

[@vxrbandit2527]

You caught me out mate with ya timing !!!!! Usually in bed when you do your uploads as I work nights😊😊😊 so very privileged to be in your top 20 comments, Matt . Total respect Steve.

[@HighPeakAutos]

VXR Bandit Cheers Steve! That was good timing 😉

[@andrewjones8488]

From memory Honda motorcycles developed the V4 750 so bad re engine issues they had to sort the issues around timing chain they developed a gear driven system no chains or belts at the time it nearly bankrupted them but customer satisfaction was so low they had to save their reputation , the V4 gear driven cam system is bullet proof

[@davideselvi3906]

Looking forward to purchasing a hugely depreciated Lexus LS 500h with the Luxury trim within 6 years!!!! It has EVERYTHING and the maintenance costs are way lower than any other full size luxury sedan 😎😎😎😎

[@JohnnyPaton]

The timing chain on my mate’s 58 plate E Class actually snapped. He was one year into a four year finance deal at the time. He managed to strike some sort of deal with the finance company and it was eventually all fixed as initially the repair costs looked uneconomical.

[@oliverlane4050]

Ouch! Which engine was that? I think the 4 cylinder has a single width chain whereas the V6 has a duplex.

[@davidbest1]

@1:45 very true statement 😂 I just bought myself an Alfa Mito QV and instantly had to get the timing belt done. It’s ridiculous how the interval is literally half that of a similar fiesta, anyway great video Matt👍

[@babatomiwajafojo1002]

The bulk of the £3500 repair cost I imagine was labor costs. For those of us in emerging markets where labor is very cheap these cars are worth it.

[@fx02zbn]

So, You paid About 8k. You have a great car though. It's still a bargain.

[@philipmarwood265]

Love this channel. As a former d.i.y. bloke by necessity, I laughed out loud at the comment about the car now becoming inventive with its faults. Just so pleased I can now afford to lease a new one and keep my hands clean. B.t.w. I,'ve got a 20 year old kawasaki 900 sports bike that has run like clockwork for the four years I,'ve had it, 30000 miles, with only oil and filter changes, that I can do ln 20 minutes. I,'ve never had a second hand car that I can say the same for, apart from an old skoda that would never die.

[@chrisr2368]

Well you arrive in this motor in understated elegance of a diplomat. Once the issues are dealt with, you know it won't cause trouble for a while.

[@maxgreece1]

Even with the repair bills that's a lot of car for 7 grand. Depending on how reliable it is from here on in it hardly seems a disaster.

[@oliverlane4050]

It should be very reliable now the common issues are sorted, my E Class with the same engine is now over 300,000. The other major thing with the S Class though is the AirMatic suspension which can be problematic.

[@marcsys]

@@oliverlane4050 I think sorting out the air suspension is about.......7 grand!

[@thepub245]

Once all those jobs are done you could theoretically still drive the car for another 5 to 10 years, hopefully without anymore big bills and you would have the knowledge that the work is done and the issues should not reappear in that time. Still sounds tempting.

[@devenair681]

If you haven't sold this car and I win the lottery I will buy this from you. 🙂🙂 Evidently some Mercedes engines/cars are prone to issues if they are parked on a slope. Initially parts of the engine are starved of oil leading to various failures. Only know this as a mate bought such an example but he has the ability and expertise to fix what would otherwise been a scrapper. He fixed the car and sold it on for a profit.

[@HectorHand]

My A class likes to make that same metallic ratel sound on start up when it’s hot outside but never when it’s cold!

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s a strange one

[@HectorHand]

High Peak Autos it is! Been like that since I bought it, when it’s hot out on start up it makes a horrible sound it goes away quick, but all other weather conditions it’s fine!

[@oliverlane4050]

Maybe a hydraulic chain tensioner issue, loses pressure where warmer oil is more fluid than cold oil?

[@HectorHand]

Oliver Lane Im new to driving so a lot of that is another language to me 🤣 But I’ll have a word with my mechanic thank you. I’ve just had the oil changed and it’s still doing it FYI

[@Atombender]

I really want you to keep this Merc on the road and eat thousands of miles with it but a high maintenance car is never fun. Shame that the Lexus LS 460 only sold in double digits in RHD Europe, that would have been an awesome and reliable long range cruiser.

[@colinhankers917]

Colin h Whow what a car Matt sclass for 7k with what work you have done on it buy it in a heartbeat well done and keep it going

[@realmmarque6906]

I'd gladly buy a set of wheels from this man. You're a gentleman Matt. There aren't many like you🤝

[@HighPeakAutos]

I appreciate that!

[@pclayton5063]

Similar problem to what plagued BMW V8's. I hated the regular maintenance requirements of timing belt changes but now that would be preferable to a guide and chain issue. I have a friend that all he does is put used V8 BMW engines into cars that need them after replacing all the timing chain parts. He stays busy.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I can believe it

[@UMNRZ]

Those look like some fun driving roads. Whereabouts in Stockport can I find them?!

[@fastasfox]

High peaks.

[@kamcarcrusher857]

I have always been a Mercedes fan and I currently have 3 mercedes, 2012 Vito traveliner auto, 2013 E class auto and an S class exactly the same as this one but mine all cream inside and soft close all around including boot, great car, I put some 19" glc amg alloys and a private plate everyone think it's a new model s class I bought this car back in 2017 for £3000 with the car not starting. I've got it on my channel. It's a great car better than any European or American cars in my personal view. Also this one you bought has cheaper tax then some of the other version that cost £550 to tax

[@megapangolin1093]

Any purchase of a Merc is a gamble, and you are more likely to lose than win, but thank you for the lesson. I am sure with your capabilities you will make up the loss, honestly and well in the future. Very good luck.

[@charlieboylol527]

It’s just like buying an old mansion ,it looks good but big upkeep,still a great car for the money , thanks

[@MGT600]

It is common for m272&273 the timing chains & balance shaft need to be replace & both engines need to be remove from the car just to change the faulty parts,this is for petrol engines. Several merc engine have this kind of problems. Idk why this can happen even though Mercedes have made a lot of great engines. IMO the m276 v6 are much reliable than the m272 apart from the rattling noise but it can be fix without needing to remove the engine. once you drive Mercedes S-class you will feel other merc are just normal cars.w221 👍😎

[@MidasGoldKing]

Thank you so much for your valuable feedback regarding buying a used mercedes S class. Your experience can save other`s money and this count like a good action as if you gave them this money. May God bless you

[@Stop..carry-on]

Nothing rattles more than a vauxhall corsa’s 1.0 -3 cylinders engines timing chain, the mrs had one which rattled its way up to 110k before we changed the car

[@crazyfroggie6546]

3 cyl engines are horrible they have an offbeat that makes it always feel like it's misfiring

[@Stop..carry-on]

R Bousfield the new shape Ford Fiesta 1.0 eco boost does a fairly good job .... but it’s to new really to say what it’ll be like long term

[@anthonyparrott4826]

Hi mat had a mk2 vauxhall zafira like your s class spent over 4k on it sold it and got volvo s60 d5 best car I owned

[@damyanovasen]

Probably has to do with the old transmission fluid you talked about in the previous part. It signifies lack off maintenance and nothing eats away the timing chain like old oil.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Exactly

[@driftr1dr719]

Beauty HPA - just shows how much you review/respond to your subs! Hope the channel keeps growing!

[@richardwells7090]

This is the problem with a lot of used cars, people buy them second hand and trade them on once a problem rears it’s head, on the om642 engine it’s usually the oil cooler seals and other big ticket items which make people throw the towel in, it’s like a viscous circle car gets bought then traded then sold again until someone picks up the tab, at least your S class is good for a few years now 👍🏻

[@AtazuM]

:D gotta love those conclusions and anologies, a complete treat of a mindset in this politically correct and gentle time we are living right now. keep on rockin'

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@fazeelraza5215]

Love the info you provided about this ride dude. Subbed to your channel. S class may be cheaper in UK but in Pakistan s class s550 2007 still sells for about 40000 pounds. I am into this s class and really love the look and feel of it on the road. Your insights are really thoughtful and helping. Let’s hope my experience with s class stays nice and good. :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching. All the best

[@Cupat1]

As I said in your other vid, you're one of the best car channels on YT always look forward to them.

[@chrissscottt]

Maybe 7000 pounds for a well serviced late 2000s S Class is a good price. Certainly would be in the southern hemisphere. On a side note, just had the timing belt done on my Lexus RX 400h, I was surprised by how well the old belt had stood up, was a bit shiny but when you bend it with the teeth outwards there are no cracks. Reckon it could have done another 150,000 kms.

[@marklittler784]

I ruined injectors in a Ford Mondeo by keep running the tank low £760 now at any hint of a problem I use Shell Nitro diesel, it seems to work wonders thats the only real major problem driving various high mileage ones even more higher miles had one particular one from 110,000 to 230,000 before wrote off. Even saw one on ebay with 480,000

[@Birmingham_racing]

Videos like this remind me why I bought a vw but doesn't stop me from wanting a S class

[@pbaynes1]

I don’t subscribe to ‘German Engineering’ been most reliable cars - another great video which proves my POV 👍

[@thatgeezeruk]

You're a great host really like your videos, you're so matter of fact, no bs, no crap jokes! I need a Mercedes S Class in my life...I bet it's the weight of the S Class that causes the chain to stretch 🧐

[@StephenFogarty2023]

So, after sorting things out, which would b needed on any car of this age, it’s now cost u $ 7 k. It’s an S class. It looks stunningly elegant & classy. Very well equipped. It looks modern and not old. I’d very happily have this as a daily. For what u have for the $$$. It’s fantastic value. There r many cars that u could have for $ 7 k that r absolute rubbish. This still looks like a very expensive and upmarket vehicle. For $ 7 k. It’s brilliant. This wins. 👍👍

[@towerdave4836]

What a coincidence, just got a call from a friend who’s going to look at a 2008 Merc 320 for £3.6K today. Managed to tell him not to buy it till he’s seen your 3 videos!

[@deansmith4752]

I bough a 7 year old C Class for £7000 - thankfully its' defects were rectified under the garage warranty except for the random cut out which prompted the garage to swap out my car as the cost of repair to them was wiping out their profit. I now suspect the same fault - but a lower incident rate ( which made it even more dangerous).

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Matt, making your outro about 7 seconds long is ideal timing to leave a like on my TV KZbin app. Hint! (Because sometimes I forget to do it during the video)! Not to worry I liked it in retrospect on my lappy just a moment ago!

[@alchapman1052]

That was an eye watering cost for the chain, only hope the air suspension doesn’t start playing up. Great video as always , what will part 4 bring lol.

[@stevel9914]

Seem to recall they are about £500 per corner

[@kevincroft9848]

Matt you have turned it into a good £10500 car to £11000 car Well done for all your perseverance Kevin

[@steves1970]

Matt - this is worth more than money, Your humanity in making mistakes ? - endears you to anyone watching, Your honesty equals unlimited sales for your business. But remaining a Blue is problemmatic!!

[@joebloggs4191]

I would still prefer an engine with a chain rather than a belt. Usually in most cases the chain lasts the life of the engine it's very rare for it to fail although there are some engines that are prone to it like e.g. the BMW N20 but do your research and stay away from those engines.

Very good channel! Keep up the good work, as for the timing chain, it happens to be more common issue every year as they get older and this engine (M272/M273) was known for it. Let me know if you still need to fix time and date setting issue, I have solution for it. Cheers!

[@pierrepye7031]

Also bmw 2.0 diesel from 2007 until 2011 had serious issues with timing Chains.

[@isquish]

Even at £7k for that car tho, it's alot of motor for the money and if it's sorted from here on in you're on regular service items, which means over time it becomes less eye-watering. I guess the problem is that you probably can't sell it for 7k. Although I don't know if that was ever the point of buying it in the first place?

[@1701enter]

Very good and sorry to you got caught with the timing chain! But that is a lovely looking car I hope you got some of your money back as this one would be worth a bit extra

[@mudskipper0075]

Preventative maintenance the key to any car especially cars like an S class , maybe run on crappy oil which would prematurely wear the chain maybe , surely the whole point of a timing chain is it will essentially last the whole life of the motor....🥺

[@saddoncarrs6963]

The question is - how long does Mercedes think "the life of the motor" should be?

[@mudskipper0075]

Saddon Carrs old school.....250,000 miles/ today 100,000 miles ,not saying it should last forever but this is supposed to be an MB....

[@randomvideouploader2022]

Honestly I bought a W reg (2000) S class as I love a cheap car and have had about 18/20 cars in the last year. Anyways the S class was a S280 petrol , it only cost me £380 and was the most luxurious car I ever owned and one of the cheapest cars I ever bought. All double glazed windows, engine and gearbox was smooth, the leather was worn on the driver seat but that’s not a bother. The air suspension worked but was slightly faulty as when I stopped at traffic lights it would rise up on the front left side due to a minor leak on the strut. All doors had soft close and all worked, very fast and very good value for money. Bought from a old man who had it on a farm for about 7-8months and used it a handful of times every month to pop to the shops or see his son who lived locally. Even had 6 months mot on it and all the tyres had good tread. I was gobsmacked and got him down from the original asking price of £750 just by being a good haggler, admittedly the paint had faded on the bonnet and it had slight rust on the boot near the handle to open it but hey @£380 I wasn’t complaining. Took me and my partner from Romford all the way to Bath for a long weekend away, with heated seats as comfortable as an expensive sofa, feather light steering, (almost) soundproof interior and a smooth ride, it was a car I dearly loved. Due to it being a daily driver and a bit of a drinker on fuel (10-12Mgp) I eventually had to sell it,I put it on ebay on a 24 hour no reserve bargain car bid and it sold for £400. I also bidded on a 57 reg c class coupe on eBay around the same time I was selling the S Class, and the day after I sold it I went and bought the other car. Won the bid @£800 and got the seller to come down to £400 when I arrived as I haggled so essentially swapped one car for another. Love when things all work out like that and I can gladly say - Yes , I have owned an S Class, even if it was old and cheap Lol 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Theyre great value