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[@marccarter4469]

My daughter just purchased one on a 2009 with only 55k on the clock in excellent condition,7 seats full leather all in pristine order. And in a nice gunmetal grey paint job.

[@TigreBrian]

Hello Mate, well, I justifiably (4 kids) owned an R350 4Matic and honestly loved it. Fantastic for long road trips, with enough power outlets to keep everyone's devices going, and spacious enough for everyone to have their own space. The DVD screens helped. The panoramic sunroof made the (black leather) interior seem light and airy. Have you noticed the turning circle? Amazingly tight for such a long vehicle. It cruised on the freeway at 80 or 90 and felt calm and relaxed. I had over 175,000 miles on it when a Texas hail storm totaled it, and I was sorry to see it go. During all the time I had it, the only issues were the rear air shock bladders (an easy DIY fix) and front CV joints (not as easy, but doable). It was replaced by a GL320 CDI, which I also loved. The R350 was a quiet, comfortable, useful family hauler, and I'd buy another if I needed it, but three of the kids are out of the house now, so I'll stick to the S63 😀

[@HighPeakAutos]

Great choice of cars!

[@orwell9579]

We really pity you having to cope with an S63 instead of a monster R-Class.

[@TigreBrian]

LOL The S63 has been fun, but a disaster! Seized cam buckets, broken head bolts, alternator, etc., etc. Recent repairs were over $7,000 in one month! 😮😮😮

[@Nex_gen04]

@@TigreBrian what do you do for a living to afford them bills haha

[@TigreBrian]

Giannis, I stay car poor! I do have a "regular job", but that doesn't feed the habit... So, I buy cars that need work, do that work, and move them on for a small profit. Just sold a Jag X Type for a tidy profit, and just bought a Range Rover Sport HSE LUX with those funds. Should be able to make a few bob on the RR, and move up to something else. 😀 I do the same thing with motorcycles. Here in the States people don't ride their bikes enough, they sit, then don't start. I pick them up for a fraction, redo the fuel system, new battery, maybe tires, and usually double or triple my investment. Latest one was a KTM 300 MXC, bought for $1200, sold for $2600. By the way, the recent X Type was about $1100, and sold for $4000. And that my friend is how an expat Brit drives nice cars... Copious elbow grease 😂 Oh, and the S63 is the first car I haven't turned a profit on... So lesson learned... no more 6.2 liter Mercs! 😉

[@robseignior4389]

For some inexplicable reason I have always fancied an R class. Timely and no nonsense review. I think at a Pounds 1000 it is a bargain.

[@soclean5713]

It really is!

[@kevincockburn7805]

The R class, the Mercedes for the man that thinks they want a Mercedes Benz, but in his heart should have stayed with a Toyota Avensis.

[@topman.9646]

God imagine being that guy….

[@leonwilliams3221]

@@topman.9646 wearing beige cargo shorts and brown sandals 😬😬

[@diablobarcelona]

@@topman.9646 Are you referring to having the name Cockburn , coupled with Kevin? Or are you referring to a man who should have stayed with a Toyota Avensis? Asking for a friend

[@kingfisherphil]

that is an insult to Toyota! R class was on a par with Range Rover, ie every time a light goes on, you lost a grand!

[@kevincockburn7805]

@@kingfisherphil A convert to Scotty Kilmer economics.

[@otto.a.2465]

I bought one of these fine cars back in May. R320, 2010 model. The rear suspension airbags were leaking so it was very cheap, (though a bit more than the grand you paid!) It was so easy to replace the airbags with good quality ones from a breakers, only tool needed other than lifting the car was a 10mm spanner! . It's a fantastic car, done Kent to Glasgow twice in it now, (38 mpg overall) so comfortable on the motorway.

[@baldyslapnut.]

13 hour trips to NW Scotland, arrive fresh as a daisy. Loved mine but pxd while it still had some residual.

[@bigleemac]

"Have we got a full set of ditch finders?" lol!

[@sveneklund6775]

That's quite a gem you've got there for a grand. Nice one. Glad you mentioned and acknowledged how spoilt we are here in the UK. A car like that where I grew up would probably be getting put on finance again even at that age and milage... We are very fortunate here and it's sad to see how wasteful people can be... Great video yet again and thoroughly enjoy your channel mate. 👍

[@davecoops9767]

Always good to have a look at the dip stick before starting a unfamiliar engine..

[@alonzoharris222]

On a holiday in the Algarve some years ago, one of the employees at our hotel had an R63. Looked and sounded incredible. Never seen one since. Great vid and great purchase. Don't you just hate people who buy cars then scrimp on everything like tyres!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re mad. I can’t recall ever seeing one

[@williamegler8771]

Because they stretched their budget to the maximum buying the right badge to impress people they will never meet by driving cars they can't afford to maintain properly.

[@ABE2-4-7]

Yes the R63 is an extremely rare Mercedes these days because so few were made. In the hundreds. Would be interested to know how much one is worth in today's money

[@NubletPie278]

I remember seeing one for sale about 4 years ago, that's all I've ever seen lol

[@baldyslapnut.]

Had a 56 plate lwb sport from 09 to 19. Very nice family cruiser. Pulled at least 4t 😉of hardwood from S Wales including out of a muddy field, traction control is very good. These cars are over 2t dry and empty so they need proper tyres and brakes. Ours let us down twice: osr abs sensor immobilised car; drain to cabin air intake blocked and the rising water level eventually shorted the battery via a submerged connection. Mobilo to the rescue! BTW battery is under drivers seat on UK cars. Air suspension bags replaced at 80k front struts at 110k, Arnott replacements are better than Merc oem. 2 glow plugs needed drilling out, would help if Merc put the correct length plugs in so they seal in the tapered seat in the head...Traded it for a c350 but would consider an R63 if I could go back in time. Shame they are falling into the hands of those too tight to keep them tip top. OM642 and gearbox will probably consign them all to an early grave.

[@alexanderhummel3917]

I almost missed the R class in my search for a family van with 3 seat rows. Now we got one and we love it. The seats in the 3rd row are the best you can find when you dont want a bus.

[@kyivwithgeofftanya5546]

I agree with your comments about life expectancies of cars in UK. I am living in Kyiv and it’s not unusual to see 40 year old Ladas in great condition. Probably because the 2005 Mondeo tdci which I drove here after a friend gave it to. The equivalent left hand drive Mondeo is a €4500 car here. People do service and repair their cars a lot more even though they have one of the lowest hourly wages in Europe

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Hope you're keeping safe.

[@TheFishface95]

Those low wages are why they service and repair their cars more. Because in the long run, it is still gonna be cheaper than buying a new one

[@adamszabo1447]

Planning to buy a 2012 350 CDI 4matic. Me and the missus are around 190 cm tall, and do 3k+ kms per month. Thought this model is the best suited for the long trips and there won't be a space issue when the kids will come. Doesn't eat that much diesel as an ML either. Do you have any other suggestions for tall people who love to sit higher above ground with this spec? :D

[@pretendhuman]

The seats can adjust to be quite high or low depending on your preference

[@qaiserkhan1436]

I owned an r class for about 6 years and it was for me at the time a dream car, big powerful and comfortable cruiser. the review has absolutely nailed it with the drawbacks and general condition you will find these in. I spent ridiculous amounts of money over 10k trying to get my 56 plate sorted but it never happened. they are real money pits. biggest drawback is the air suspension models, they just keep going wrong I changed 5 airbags plus the compressor, kept throwing money at it and eventually threw the towel in. plus points, lovely drive, very comfortable but a guzzler, they all will have oil cooler leaks, injector problems and if you have a sunroof like mine that will go wrong too. you can find with very big spec for a 2006 car mine had sat nav, sunroof, harman kardon, electric memory seats, ipod connectivity and Bluetooth plus the infamous sticky steering wheel buttons, not sure how they come about. another fabulous review by high peaks autos keep em coming

[@baronvonjo1929]

Sounds like a dreadful thing

[@sydjaguar]

I owned a R300CDI, the facelift model. Built like a tank and was a comfortable cruiser. Lots of issues right from new and spent a lot of time at the dealership ( ESP malfunction, leaking air suspension, worn out engine mounts, leaking CV boot etc etc). Mercedes service was a nightmare. Had to sell it. Very practical car when everything worked. If you buy one, you need to be mechanically inclined to service and repair these yourself

[@daigosaito888]

Thanks man i was looking for an EClass or S350 for long trips through europe. These are so affordable they caught my attention. But i was weary of airmatic. And now this made me more certain im going to look for a big petrol BMW X5 or ML350

[@sureshot8399]

I had a 2007 R500 and now have a R350. Very practical car but the R500 on steel springs was a far far better car than the R350 diesel on air, much more reliable and the V8 was more fun to drive. Would have loved a R63 - seen a few around here in Vancouver, but this sort of car makes sense here rather than narrow UK seats and tiny parking spots (yeah, those rear doors are long - especially on the LWB version). Good car and either misunderstood or underestimated. Good review and entertaining presentation.

[@julianowens4071]

I bought an R class on an 07 about 7 years ago Probably one of the worst purchases I’ve made, it spent more time in the garage than on the road and was in limp mode more times than a camp hairdresser In its defence when it did work it Was refined and rather rapid Having 4 kids and driving this beast made us feel special compared to all the Vauxhall Zaferas and Renault Megan’s so all in all a mixture of emotions

[@sol2soul77]

I am a budding car sales enthusiast, and your videos are truly useful and give valuable insight into car sales, where people can see the efforts put into car sales. ln my humble opinion l think most people who sell cars do have a genuine love for cars, well atleast in my case and clearly in yours.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! Good luck with your endeavours

[@whiskars2]

“Another amg badge who are you trying to kid” yes Matt 😂😂

[@qu451m0d0]

Just bought an 11 plate R350CDi back in October. E bought it for regular trips to France with our dogs and needed the space for all the stuff we inevitably take there (we have a house there). It's not done the France trip yet but has done a few long days out in the UK and it's an absolute pleasure to drive. With 265hp it's pretty quick for something so huge, is very comfortable and quiet and driven sensibly we've seen 41mpg a few times on long motorway and dual carriageway runs. The 350cdi also qualifies for lower road tax than the 320. It's just had a major service at a good independent - new front pads, oil, filters and transmission oil and filter change for a whisker over £600. I'm happy with that. Incidentally it did come with a set of mismatched ditchfinders....

[@PaulieMD5]

It's a van built on ML platform. Only the body is changed and slightly lowered. I love it!

[@shanewaller2864]

For the money thats a fabulous car ,but as I live in London to own would cost me the best part of 400 quid a month in poxy ulez charges. Hence why so many nice older cars are now being scraped. Its got bugger all to do with the environment and everything to do with TFL getting themselves out of bankruptcy.

[@Warriorn977]

Yes. Corruption at it's finest. Yet, apparently it makes sense to pollute the air as long as the daily charge is paid. How ironic.

[@stevespindler4956]

I swap my ford focus 1.6 diesel on 61 plate with 109000 miles on it

[@spencoir1]

Here in Galicia that car would fetch at least 10,000€. Fleet sales and disposable culture have created ridiculously low second hand prices in the Uk which allow great purchases like this. Enjoy it while you can!

[@monk3yboy69]

Good comment. The days of cheap second hand cars are numbered.

[@zzhughesd]

Funny intro, lady on our estate drove hers into A555 flood that happens 5 times a year and signs up flooding, was sat on estate sat down air sussy failed, with a FRIDGE in it and windows down from failed electrics, was there a week, R CLASS JOY

[@gordon7470]

Unusual but very entertaining vids Matt. Love your sense of humour. First you find a V70 in the woods, now a Merc. Both in better condition than you ever expected. Tell me. Where are these woods and what can I expect to find for a grand?

[@skengbiscuit279]

I had to double take, my dad's name is one letter off from yours lol

[@localreviewking134]

maybe High Peak Autos is branching out

[@stedge8151]

Most people can't see the wood for the trees

[@charliesmithers7663]

I've just twigged

[@arivo9062]

Timing chain, balance shaft sprocket, adjustable cams. Transmission body plate. All of those major items

[@evang9708]

I could see these being a future classic, very practical, very distinctive.

[@AbrahamYunis]

I did the same exact thing and got a $3000 2008 R350 last night (All leather beige interior 7 seater & black exterior) with 100,000 miles on it 4matic Gasoline. Looking forward to seeing what I can do with it in California with Surfboards, kayaks, Jetskis, & nature trips!

[@morganvon5664]

I hate to admit that I really enjoyed driving one of these back when they first came out. It handles better than any vehicle that size should.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They drive well

[@iandonkin6762]

We’ve had two - a ‘56 plate 320CDI and a facelift 350CDI - they can really be hustled along without any drama.

[@blackadax9370]

Dove one for 20 hours and zero fatigue

[@nickabbatiello828]

Great video of the Mercedes Benz R Class!!!!

[@chrisbolton5461]

Another brilliant video. Love the " how spoilt we are " comment. True, cars like this Merc, looked after, can give some more years service. Keep the videos coming. Just a refreshing take on modern motoring.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@richsackett3423]

Most R Classes in the US are the champagne color. As a gigging musician, it’s simply the best van I’ve ever owned. Its M272 has 285hp and doesn’t mess around. It will max out the speedo. Pro tip: The Sport suspension button is tremendously helpful.

[@triumphanttommo7322]

The buttons clean up nicely with some citrus based cleaner. Takes a little patience but they come up like brand new and all that sticky stuff comes off (same for the headlight switch panel). I had exactly the on my ML. Love this channel, my favourite car channel by a mile 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for the tip!

[@craigjones7773]

Actually I heard about a product used for guitarists

[@chrishalstead4405]

Jim Dunlop lemon oil. You can clean the fretboard on your Strat when you’ve de-stickied the steering wheel! 😆😆

[@NLDMesa06]

I really like the refreshed look of the R-class. I was seriously considering a 2011 R350 before I picked up my 2010 XC90 V8 a week ago.

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

Nice, that engine must be rare think its only been in few S60's?

[@NLDMesa06]

@@AngryPostmanStockholm Never factory installed in a S60 as far as I know; but it was an option in the P2 XC90 from 2005-2011, and the P3 S80 from 2007-2010.

[@amagdenovski]

Just discovered your channel a few days ago and have been on a binge ever since! Great work, really appreciate your videos.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@johnj3577]

This is the second car I've seen you pick up from that muddy wooded area having already had the key in your possession and having never seen the car before. Its like a spy movie. Intriguing 🤔

[@danpaul4975]

He clicks something on his phone and all his cars spawn in that location, like GTA

[@Holdeenio]

@@danpaul4975 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

I wish my life was that interesting 😂

[@rgwholt]

Your comment about people in the uk being spoilt is spot on . Here in Denmark an Mercedes R class with, quite frankly low milage for a 3 litre diesel , would have years of life left in it.

[@derdummeasi]

This car would be perfect for a little campervan that can drive thousands of miles comfortably. If it doesn't break ^^

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s true. Take the seats out and there’s loads of room

[@imonlytellingthetruth6562]

But they break all the time

[@MrSandalwood]

Would be a great project.. so many options...I'm almost tempted to have a go 5k budget and you've still got a cruiser...

[@MrSandalwood]

@@imonlytellingthetruth6562 not all the time.. the bloke is indestructible.. gearbox and electric have issues..

[@MrSandalwood]

@@HighPeakAutos take the seats out and you've got a stylish event car..

[@anon6366]

I've always fancied one of these for long journeys in supreme comfort. Awesome car to take on holiday

[@alextoft9199]

Wow. That's crazy. That is still a really nice car that just needs a bit of TLC. I would say that's got another 10 years of life left in it, at average mileage! Stick some private plates on it and most people would be impressed. I don't like this new car obsessed society. If you spend 30-40k on something, it should have a 20 year life-span. 😊

[@rob5944]

Should yes, but like a lot of things... haven't.

[@reececollison5101]

This new car obsessed society does seem to be waning though thankfully, new car sales are falling year upon year. Perhaps the 2022 EU safety reform with extra unnecessary safety kit might be a good thing, it’ll put people off buying a new car! Certainly does me, although I never buy new.

[@localreviewking134]

even Dacia is now over 10K new and upwards of 25K,

[@davearnold2263]

I owned one of these for 3 years, took us to Austria twice, both Winter visits, drove like a dream, I would love to still own it. If I could buy one for a £1k I wouldn't hesitate....

[@bertieschoice216]

I'm always amazed watching these videos how affordable second hand cars in the UK. Here in Spain that would cost at least six grand, probably a good bit more.

[@localreviewking134]

there`s a big market here for cheap Japan imports too, you could consider importing one? not sure about the red tape since Brexit though. hey get in touch i will find the cars, you find the ex-pat buyers!

[@KiteoHatto]

But then you have high insurance and road tax...

[@keithdavidson4723]

The room inside is most impressive. That’s a big bonus when your family are very tall. It’s a nice looking wagon too. Seems like another good buy.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Can't say I've seen many on the road, maybe a future classic but who knows.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Parents had one from new. Now they seem to be exclusively driven by Bulgarian and Romanian families in the UK.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

@@MaximilianvonPinneberg Like old X5s then

[@alejandropalazonurtubi3520]

@@MaximilianvonPinneberg lol

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@MaximilianvonPinneberg Not families but tribes and it has quite a large boot for all the stuff that they have shoplifted.

[@a.z.3214]

@@johntheaccountant5594 😂😂

[@ENERGYCORP]

1000£ is a bargain for it.You guys are very fortunate. Where I am based on this earth you be lucky to find 1 for for 10,000£. And the under body and wheel arches will be rusty

[@karlhogg4352]

Hi Matt, I recognise that location from the recent Volvo video, do you do all your car deals at dogging sites?

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂 I only pick up during daylight hours

[@adzy166]

Lol. There’s more than a whiff of the dogger about the R class. Uber schmutzig wagon.

[@markpaul1154]

Drive it to Cornwall and its £4k all day as it stands now prices here are very very high, any car is worth double the second it crosses the tamar, amazed dealers dont cotton on . That brake wear or abs visit workshops is usually camber setting thats lost, turn key on with foot on brake full left lock full right lock back to centre, turn engine off with foot still on brake and back on within 15 seconds and it resets

[@automotivania]

The RRs at Land Rover! Can’t wait for the video and can all ready here the excuses😂😂😂 Another great video with an unusual car.

[@ians7929]

I've got a 2010 350 grand edition of the R Class - a run out model, so is specced with everything. With seven forward facing seats it makes it easy to space out three kids so they can't touch and annoy each other on long trips! One of the best cars I've every owned - keep it reguallry serviced at an indy Merc garage and no more problematic than any other car. When I say "I've got..." I mean my wife drives it which keeps the entire family away from my S Class!!!!

[@greenzero3389]

When Matt goes down to the woods today, he sure is in for a big surprise 🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@bonniedrasco8166]

@@HighPeakAutos what are you doing dressed as the king of chavs

[@la-saint1798]

It's cold haha

[@Clappers89]

I bought an A3 you were bang on - wiper stopped working, no cambelt change, lots of brake dust, only it didn't smell of the devil's lettuce though!

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂 unfortunately I do have lots of experience of this

[@nigeltoon1848]

My heart sank when you found four Landsails. Having said that, I quite like these. Spiritual successor to my old Vel Satis. That was a lost cause.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re rare too

[@MrLg55555]

@@HighPeakAutos, for a reason..... Not very good at all! Other similar type vehicles that are superior ie Ford S Max being the best in class..... Many more are better as well.

[@DealerD8vE]

@@MrLg55555 I've owned three Avantimes... I'll get my coat.

[@MrLg55555]

@@DealerD8vE, where did the Avantime come in to the discussion?🤷 I get you. 😉 Ford S Max is still the best in class though.

[@DealerD8vE]

@@MrLg55555 Avantimes are best in class for dead-end automobiling.

[@crizkelevra6068]

I drive a 2012 R350 CDI 4Matic it was a herbs from my granddad. With heated seats, heated stearing and nearly full. Its not the car i would buy but in generel its a handsome car with good torque and quiet luxurious like every Mercedes 👍🏻 great vid mate 👏🏻

[@christopherrichardson5652]

Love this kind of video more of these pleaseee 🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

[@HighPeakAutos]

Will do

[@yolysun7420]

I’ve been dreaming of the R-Class. Thanks for this video. Can you put a clutch to selectively disengage the 4 Matic to get more gas mileage? And if 4 wheel drive is needed, have the option to engage the 4 Matic? How much would it cost?

[@lewishorsman2219]

If this gets seen, that’s a perfect vehicle to sell to a taxi firm. The Mercedes taxi is always a good sign of quality for a taxi firm.

[@SBBUK]

If it was a 220 maybe but the 320 is too thirsty and a lot of cities are introducing emissions zones that ban all but the most efficient diesels made in the last few years. Might be ok for an airport taxi or something for long runs I guess.

[@rob5944]

Wouldn't have thought the reliability is there anymore either.

[@Murtayafourfun]

Loved the Range Rover pause! ☺️☺️☺️I’m literally 5 minutes from Land Rover Stafford! I like these, really quirky.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha I’ll be there soon picking it up with any luck

[@HRGUY1]

These walk around videos are great! Really insightful just to see what the money gets you.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@silvermane9370]

Interesting it came from Waltham Cross. That’s slap bang, more or less, next to Tesco Head Office at Cheshunt. It’s possible the car was originally a Tesco company car a# they buy a load of company cars. General Managers and many HO staff could choose their company cars. Just a thought.

[@baldyslapnut.]

Merc used them as mobile assistance wagons too.

[@whizzer8507]

Oooh those R's are massive, I'm sure they are touching 6m! Impressed it's a 4 matic tho Good find Matt 👌good luck

[@owenbatchelder6230]

All R's sold in the UK are 4matic

[@whizzer8507]

@@owenbatchelder6230 Wow, didn't know that Owen. Cheers super fact for the motor masses 👍 .

[@adriancahill1642]

Fascinating and informative video. Thanks for taking the time to upload.

[@auser1484]

Take the back seats out, install a bed and it's the perfect thing for going dogging. 😁👍

[@fx02zbn]

That would explain the sticky buttons

[@svetoslavtodorov2427]

@@fx02zbn that's rather disturbing thought.

[@CS-oo6hs]

Sounds like you’re speaking from experience😉 Be careful about testing the interior lights

[@aidy2073]

Pretty disgusting

[@lucacristian5919]

Hi Matt. I think you should take it to Spain; chuck in a bunch of good old friends, hoping that you'll return without a spanish service bill. And yes, you are lucky, the same car will cost you about €5.000 in other parts of Europe...Great vid

[@HighPeakAutos]

You’re right!

[@maggygwire]

I like these. Like a car that doesn’t really have any clear rivals. It’s weird but it’s a merc and has a certain charm. Might get one 👍

[@bmwman1981]

Yes it does have a rival a ford a smax 1/4 of the price and 1/4 of the maintenance price with all the space you want

[@maggygwire]

@@bmwman1981 I own a galaxy and love the s max but I still don’t see them in the same light. The R class is that bit unique.

[@bmwman1981]

@@maggygwire if you want practical you buy a everyday mpv if you want a Mercedes your going to be buying a luxury saloon or 4x4 Mercedes should stick to luxury cars and leave people carriers to ford and the other manufacturers

[@frozenrobert5735]

Just happened upon this vid by accident: OMG I had one of these here in Canada! A 2007 R320 CDI, a black beast of a thing. Loved it. Great family-hauler, very comfortable, gobs of low-end power, and a unique alternative to a soul-crushing minivan. The R-series is MB's (deliberately) forgotten ultrawagen (uber-estate) ... deserves a better rep than history's given it, TBTH. The death knell for me: MB's outrageous parts costs. I was giving a kidney every time I took my R320 in for an oil change. Sad to see it go...but the blame lies at MB's greed, really.

[@stevie007]

Hey up Matt, looking forward to this one mate ( As always ) 🙏🙏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good evening 😉

[@stevie007]

@@HighPeakAutos Good evening mate👍👍

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

Thanks Stevie 👍

[@AdamZ95]

That CofC document is quite rare to find, it gets lost over the years my E class still has it and have been told don't loose it.

[@comeonman7423]

Loved this car when it was launched, 6 full size seats 💺 nice!

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re very unusual

[@baldyslapnut.]

Rear seats recline a few degrees while still upright so kids sleep easily too.

[@thesilentgametestr]

there is an AMG version, but it has a 6.3 petrol. either the owner put amg badges on or there is an amg trim like you get R line/ST line/VXR line etc. there are certain other mercs than have an amg trim level, just not the amg model

[@kmuinde]

Love how hesitant u were telling us where the range rover is.

[@averagedev7768]

AMG on a diesel other then C30AMG means Agrocultural Machines Geneva, special trim straight from Swiss

[@lawrenceholden5716]

Would make a great taxi, perhaps with some cheap non dating plates. I've seen much lesser cars running fine with over 300k on the clock.

[@rob5944]

Lesser cars being what?

[@5e34nut]

I have a silver lwb with a panoramic sunroof Its an amazing drive and machine

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

This R-Klasse has a fake AMG badge. AutoTopNL really hates them. But there is an R63 AMG that Doug reviewed. This has the same 6.2 litre V8 in the E63 AMG from back then. 0-62: 4.4 seconds

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yes that’s right

[@jtb52]

Weather didn’t disappoint. I lived in Buxton and that was a nice day!

[@1234567robbie]

Hi Matt , if your thinking of selling the Sl55 let me know Thanks Great Review on R class 😀

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! You’ll be waiting a long time. I’m never selling it

[@miamimo70]

@@HighPeakAutos damn!

[@psions555]

Hard to tell because of screen colour but the pale blue you see a lot of these Mercedes in is Horizontblau which is a signature MB colour!

[@saahilbhowmick]

Hey Mat whats the recent ULEZ law changes that has taken place for diesel car entering london. Kindly make a video on this topic.

[@HighPeakAutos]

To be honest it hasn’t made the slightest bit of difference to us

[@saahilbhowmick]

I got the news that diesel cars older than 2015 now has to pay some sort of tax to enter london. Could you clarify this ??

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@saahilbhowmick yes. I think it’s £15 per day. I’m 220 miles from London though

[@saahilbhowmick]

@@HighPeakAutos hey Mat what car would you recommend for me to buy. I am a student at Manchester university and i havea 15 year international driving license. My budget is 2000 pounds. I plan to get my full uk license within February 2022. What would you suggest

[@SBBUK]

Get something petrol due to the problems with ULEZ as you mentioned. If you just want something boring and reliable a Skoda Fabia is a good shout. Or something Japanese like Suzuki swift or honda jazz.

[@jonesy-rh5fk]

My family had a silver 55 plate R Class for about 7 years. Absolutely brilliant car, comfortable with the nappa leather seats, quick for a 3 ton diesel car, had a TV in the back (which when you’re a young child is wicked), and was utterly reliable up to 130k miles, then it went to pot. Shame, as it’s the only Mercedes 4x4 that gets close to an S Class.

[@stephenbibby8650]

Ii can’t understand the culture of car ownership here in the Uk of changing cars every three or four years . With today’s build quality and technology a well maintained and cared for car should last many years. Yet we are persuaded by advertising and marketing that we need the latest versions. Keeping your car on the road for longer has to be better for the environment.

[@2dexandsumplastik]

I kept one of my cars for 17 years - mk3 golf, and didnt get rid of it when I got my mark 4 golf which had 179000 miles on it when I sold it at 16 years old (I owned it 13 years). I tend to overlap cars and give them to family members as they know I look after them. I agree with you - if you buy a used car these days (I’ve never had a new car) you can get a long life out of them.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

My wife has had 2 golfs in the last 20 years. Ive had about 20 cars in that time. I think her way is cheaper but i get a bit bored....well i used to...on 4 years with my current vehicle.

[@duncanmcewan1049]

I used to swap every 3-4 years, also through boredom. I bought my first ever new car in 2016 (Audi Q7) and specced it the way i wanted. I considered replacing it last year, but decided to keep it - as the car has everything I want (obviously), the new Audis have a horrible touch screen for everything and it just made no sense to move into another new car that I like less than my current one. I plan to keep this car until EVs are feasible. I love the idea and have driven an Audi e-Tron a few times (courtesy car when mines was in for work), but they are far too pricey just now and the charging network is years away from being efficient / adequate.

[@joemalone9380]

i was positive you were going to sort it and keep for a while. thanks for uploading

[@smoothmicra]

Spot on about people being spoiled with motors these days, pretty sure there are plenty of flashy people with flashy cars paying for it on the never never. Just to give the appearance of success. A very expensive way of getting about...so why not save a few beans and stick an AMG badge on your diesel people carrier!😁

[@damilolaakanni]

I've seen a number of times this month, a driver who fixed an AMG badge on the back of his W211 E350😀😅😂. Hilarious.

[@garysmith6994]

Great review,I nearly bought one of those about 10 years ago,I bottled it when I read it costs a £1 a mile to run 😳so I bought 3 versos for the next 10 years,now I have a Volvo XC40 💗

[@weightlessliving9856]

Matt, Alright...you’ve bought a great cheap Disco for £500 and now this for £1000. I want to see you pick out FIVE more ridiculously good deals like these and purchase them. That will give you 7 affordable cars, and a lot of video content. Decide for yourself (or perhaps ask the viewers) which car will be the Monday, Tuesday, etc for all seven. Drive each car as your daily on its day of the week for the next year (start when you have all 7 cars). Do updates on the fleet periodically. Perhaps, since each will be driven a minimum, or maximum 52 times, you could do NOTHING to them and see which lives the entire year. Another scenario is get them in great nick and then see, at the end of the year, can you sell all 7 for a profit or loss. Lastly, if any are like this R class and vehicles you personally find undesirable or the converse, very desirable...did your opinion change after owning and driving them weekly for a year. 😁😁 Perhaps also do something appropriate with each car as well. Haul someone’s kids to school in the R class, go camping in the Disco, buy something sporty and take it to the track etc. Get totally out of your comfort zone and watch your views, subscriptions, and £££ go up up up.

[@phil25051]

very well said. lets not chat shit about cars you carnt even buy for £500. people shouldnt be blagged.

[@rouman7]

Colindale we’re I Got my Merc and got it serviced in the day. I lived in Edgware

[@rupertmiller4718]

These are ludicrously cheap. As most big merc and bmw estates etc are. The government as usual has the wrong end of the stick. Encouraging us to buy new hybrids and electric cars which have a very high initial carbon footprint when it is far greener to encourage us to get maximum life out of existing cars. That R probably has another 100,000 miles in it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. Easily

[@richardhargrave6082]

We needed an estate car for work and Hertz gave us an R Class, didn't know what it was. Me and a colleague shared the driving. We went from Hertfordshire to Hyde, over Snake Pass and through Glossop. I did the Snake Pass bit and it was really enjoyable to drive for a big bus. Look up the purchase price😱😱😱😱 I think a lot went through rental and ended up as Airport taxis. Pretty good in its day, though

[@julian_heritage]

I like them, seem fairly rare on the roads, if you need a Barge it would be perfect

[@peterdelamare]

I had a facelift R350 cdi for a while, exceptional motorway cruiser and with all the seats folded flat the capacity is ginormous. It’s basically a lowered GL.

[@whazzylazzy]

Тоже так показалось, езжу на R350 Long, хочу брать GL500, кажется он чуть длиннее и багажник немного больше когда открыт третий ряд сидений. А так нравится R350 не меньше чем GL. Хорошо выглядят обе машины, только GL повыше и побольше, и выглядит презентабельнее.

[@peterdelamare]

@@whazzylazzy Yes, the GL is an awesome car. My next car due in April will be a GLS 350d AMG-Line. 🥰

[@whazzylazzy]

@@peterdelamare неплохо 👍🏼 вам там проще, здесь при средней заработной плате. 800$ в месяц, сложно взять себе GLS 😁🤦🏻‍♂️ и даже в кредит сложно, если даже зарабатываешь 1000-1200$, все равно.

[@peterdelamare]

@@whazzylazzy Wow 😯 I earn nearly that a day and credit is extremely easy to get, too easy really. 😔

[@whazzylazzy]

@@peterdelamareкакой у вас заработок ежемесячный и расход? На квартиру, питание?

[@saragonmcenany6229]

not a bad with MOT for Bollington Barge - may get some bits from breakers or on line and spruce it it a bit

[@BryanW163]

Love our 2012 R350. Just bought it a couple months ago with 36k miles. Cannot beat the utility with little kids. The 2012 replaced our 08 R350 that we owned for 6 years and put 70k miles on it (110k-180k miles). Great vid, need to do a follow up.

[@kendodd4life]

Hi I’m thinking of getting one I’ve heard they are bad on diesel how have you found them

[@georgimihalkov4781]

Actually AMG did make a 3 litre diesel engine, based on the 5 cylinder 2.7cdi. The engine was used only in the C 30 AMG, but it wasn't very popular for obvious reasons.

[@andiscott8470]

Been there, done that, with the 36 months at £299... New car is a buy and will be keeping it long term. Never been a fan of these cars, always thought they looked a bit crap... But did wash up well!

[@gough887]

What about changing it to a mini camper for the stay cations market?

[@ThanasisZ]

Impatiently waiting to see total costs of fix as I have set my eyes on one . If I dont get an E320CDI "Wagon" I6 :). Thank you for your fresh and no nonsense reviews

[@kamenberg]

Follow your channel for a year now. No BS and straight to the point, good job really. Just wonder if in the UK there is a market for cheap LHD vehicles for export. I live in continental Europe. Maybe a topic for a future video. Cheers!

[@marcusphoenixish]

Very true in the UK this is wasted yet in another country it's got years left to run with maintenance etc

[@theotherchannel2028]

always liked this thing, even when no one did. they even made it with m156 under the bonnet lol, cool stuff.

[@Godot28]

I'm a simple man. When I see a High Peak Autos notification, I click on it. And I'm never disappointed - always spot on. Still waiting on a Mini F56 Cooper S review though...

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@SBBUK]

I'd rather have R53... all about that supercharger whine :)

[@plve82]

Im in Perth Western Australia & I've got an R320 sport near on identical to this one, minus the AMG badges. Only difference is it's the short wheelbase version. I loved your predictions before seeing it, you were so accurate! 😅 I also can't believe how cheap yours was in the UK! I paid $16K AUD for mine in 2019 & it's probably still worth about $12K. Mines still going strong, the family wagon for 3 kids. But had many bits & piece fixed on it over the years.

[@derekgibson3223]

Great video Matt. Nice to see another good motor getting an extended life

[@beardedpt6670]

Use it for a van - my dad does… we managed to fit a marble worktop in the back of it. It pulled like a train but sent the air suspension warning light on!

[@johnwilliams5345]

That granite was over 1/2 a tonne and hanging way out back. Yep 100% the savvy mans 3ltr luxury runaround (van) or the (hearse) as we call it, 56 now on a private plate, full leather all the whistles & bells, had 4 years for 5k with 72k now 98k on the clock had couple of issues? simply a posh tank it just keeps going and it can shift with ease when required, drives like a dream.. tax is a killer but average it out considering it didn’t cost 30k but drives like 30k averages late 20’s mph around town mid 30’s on a long run. But yes got the engine and gearbox serviced just after purchase. Get over the looks and you’ve got a bargain basement luxury (mpv estate van skip) that you can fit a double mattress in. I just can’t get rid of it. But the best bit your not worried about the odd scratch or dent. If it went bang tomorrow hey ho! It’s paid for itself over and over.