I bought a misdiagnosed C63 for 85% off

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Alex Palmeri of Legit Street Cars ( / legitstreetcars ) knows what to look out for in a Mercedes AMG car. He thought he had found the perfect car to showcase a major DIY repair but instead he found out the seller was wrong about the issue.
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[@joshuad1716]

"Worst case scenario and the engine is good, whatever" never thought I'd hear this on a car video

[@3DaysTillGrace]

Joshua Duarte 😂😂😂😂

[@luciano3512]

Removing those stickers increased the value about a grand.

[@squaterson]

Remove the stickers and decrease the horsepower by 5 per sticker. Leave them on!

[@StevePringle]

@@squaterson Beat me to it. 🤣

[@wtffy204]

Lol

[@desertman123]

whos still got rollcalls in 2019

[@mangotail6808]

Top tip. While you own the car, put any stickers you like on it. when you sell it, recommended to take them off.

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

When the car you're buying isn't as broken as you hoped.

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

@68Camaro RS/SS did you watch the damned video? Geez, you're either really dense or terribly stupid.

[@robby844]

@@Very_Angry_Citizen hes a Chevy fan boy so hes both 🤣

[@tshepp89]

First world problems!

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

@@tshepp89 such a wonderful problem to have.

[@sadisticpyro2330]

chrisfix: (๑◕︵◕๑)

[@TheHaiko117]

I mean, he didnt wanted to rip him off, he REALLY wanted a broken car 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@alexisborquez7803]

The seller ripped him off, he sold him a good car when he wanted a bad one...

[@mangotail6808]

At the end you still need a garage, tool and time to fix those cheap problems.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@alexisborquez7803 brilliant dude 😂

[@EdBolian]

I love a good tale of catastrophic maintenance expense. Misery loves company.

[@B9Max]

Ed Bolian any thoughts on the 2013-2019 Taurus SHOs Ed? I know it’s not German like you prefer but it’s a pretty good sleeper

[@midwestsneakerhead6511]

ᴍᴀx SHO’s are incredible cars!!

[@paulcarmi8130]

@@B9Max great cars. Just saw a black one the other day tearing past me, dude had the biggest smile on his face.

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

this guy is the anti-thesis of rabbit

[@jasonkupke6768]

Love seeing Alex on VinWiki!!!

[@Samcrac]

LegitStreetCars is one of my favorite channels, and I love this C63! Nice score Alex!

[@paulcarmi8130]

A wild Samcrac appeared! You hit like! Wild Samcrac is best Samcrac

[@lordtesco]

Samcrac I love the Ford focus rs, you should look at getting one?

[@nknasi]

real recognize real!

[@modernlooks7041]

We need sam on vinwiki

[@LouisSubearth]

@@lordtesco He bought and repaired one.

[@laughingskullinc]

He finally got to VinWiki! You've made it Alex!

[@Conor42203]

I was waiting for this

[@georgiapatriot4575]

Yep. Too Legit!

[@eng-3998]

Wish he made more Trans Am videos

[@donaldj.lecher4304]

Congrats, Alex! Really happy to see you on Ed's channel finally! (I'm a sub to Alex's channel). Great value-added edition!

[@marcusj8623]

Hes a super nice dude even replied to email.

[@kylemichaels3373]

I've learned multiple times not to freak yourself out from a google search. So many vehicle problems I've had have led to down an internet diagnostics path that would mean major repairs based on the issue from other owners. But I've never had it actually be anything major. Even the time I had a low oil pressure light it turned out to be because the sensor was loose where it screwed into the block. The worst thing I've ever had to do repair wise was a water pump on a 80's Lincoln and that was after several years of ownership. Still not a terrible job.

[@notsofast5495]

I tell my wife when we go look at a car that if the engine is warm we’re leaving. She would get mad at me until I looked at a 2006 Magnum at a Dodge dealership. The saleswoman brings the keys out and it smoked like Nick Diaz when it started.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Dealership scams!! Good thing you caught it brother

[@foeke8740]

That cold engine part should be part of your drivers licence theory.

[@EctoGamer]

No, it shouldn't, but it really needs to be known

[@MyMostBeautifuCinema]

Seller met me with another car at the train station (only 70 miles away), I get to the vehicle and it is a quarter way warm. The only requirement I had and he couldn’t keep his word. Needless to say I purchased it and it lasted a good while before the transmission blew. Love those late 90’s Lexus’ (ES300).

[@basithph8958]

The gold tape would have made Tavarish happy

[@nknasi]

lol he said that in the video he made when he bought the car.

[@basithph8958]

nknasi I know

[@Karan-Aujla]

Could you please tell me who, or what, Tavarish is?

[@basithph8958]

Death he is a KZbin who buys cheap cars and fixes them

[@jacobt1027]

BASITH PH Who never finishes anything

[@LegitStreetCars]

Wait until you guys see the body shop video. We took it a little too far, haha.

[@georgeevans9158]

LegitStreetCars can’t wait

[@davevq]

You dropped the word "wrapped"...so I can guess what happened.

[@anthonyweber156]

Now I'm subbed thanks for the video hail for Berwyn!

[@JerryDLTN]

I used to live near Harwood Heights

[@TheAfricanGist]

Alex is on VinWiki. One of my best on another of my best.

[@JoseGonzalez-ew6zz]

The guy he bought the car from downvoted twice

[@slothymango]

The guy he bought the car from wanked to death.

[@PyrexAgar]

240 times

[@HamzaTheQ]

Nobody: Ed (at end of the vid): “ARE You LOOKING TO BUY UR DREAM CAR”

[@666ILIKETURTLES666]

hbfrt ghbcv they’re car salesmen lmao

[@Smokeybandito1]

666ILIKETURTLES666 who gives a fuck? You probably work minimum wage

[@iandankowski7881]

vehicle inquiry CONFIRMED you are obviously too young to work considering you’re subscribed to faze banks

[@nightvisiontv1847]

vehicle inquiry CONFIRMED RELAX lol you took that to heart

[@McDonnerbogen]

Tbh you gotta trade off between running a channel and doing ads or not running a youtube channel

[@rohittaurus911]

Finally, it's Alex... Go follow his channel legitstreetcars.... He is Chris fix of mercs

[@rock-oz7eg]

lol don't compare him to Chrisfix

[@lucifire5762]

He is Doug demuro's mexican brother.

[@willmorrell488]

@@lucifire5762 Italian.

[@mitchvus]

Rohit Verma Chris fix is fucking trash,guy is a complete idiot

[@robby844]

God I hope hes not even close to chrisfucksup working on mercs...

[@Samo_Wings]

Thanks for another great upload Ed! Loving VINWiki vids.

[@nismoklutchkicker]

Finally! I have been waiting for Alex to show up here for some of his stories!

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

I didn't know him before this video but I'm definitely gonna check his videos out! I love engine repair vids

[@Thelil9]

I almost bought that car... ended up getting an e350 instead. Glad he got it and fixed it up.

[@Osama-ij9yf]

I’ve been addicted to this channel the last 3 days, love the vids

[@tvtas100]

Legoat James be aware, you will spend a lot of time here

[@Osama-ij9yf]

tymen velthuis the thing is I have to study for an exam and I still can’t leave this channel, I’m probably gonna turn off my phone 😂

[@tvtas100]

@@Osama-ij9yf know the feeling...

[@garyhayes4756]

It's addiction especially rabbits stories

[@Bliggity]

ED YOU GOT HIM! Thank you. I told you he had stories.

[@stagmanson4155]

Glad to see Alex finally on here. Hope to see more of him.

[@wrxzboost]

thanks for bringing alex on the channel. he's an honest good guy with great content. keep up the good work guys.

[@pwrightisright8611]

Imagine having this guy's skills and not worrying at all about a totally failed motor.

[@jaroslavvolek6222]

2009 C63 is my dreamcar, VINwiki is my favorite channel. These 2 together? 11/10, thanks!

[@ViperKeeper2070]

Thanks for the good info on the 6.3 motor. I’ve been in love with the E class and the C class version of that motor, but didn’t realize they were so temperamental when it comes to maintenance.

[@bluffgawd]

I worked at Mercedes for a few years and tech bought the c63 when it first came out. Ended up blowing the motor in about a month, got it fixed on warranty, fixed his own car and got paid to do it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@darlingdownstransportservi3529]

I remember at the Aussie Benz dealer I worked at we had a few 6.3s with the head bolt problems and coolant in the oil was a terminal failure. The first we knew of it was a customer that restored old WWII planes and had a test strip that detected oil in coolant and Benz was cautious at first but then accepted his concerns. Found a minuscule water trail from the coolant to oil passage on number four cylinder

[@marky0071]

Great to see you here man!!!

[@jimmiemiller4327]

Loveeeeee this dudes WS6!! And all his other stuff, watched all his stuff after I got my trans am. Awesome to see him here!

[@believeinyourself4457]

That motor's sound sends chills up and down my spine, if I was going to do it, the best time is right now.

[@crookstattoo]

Bought a AP2 S2000 from a owner that said that it’ll need a new transmission because it’s difficult to get into the gears, bought it for cheap and replaced the fluid and runs like a champ! I already knew the S2000 is sensitive when it comes to fluids and took and gamble and it paid off lol really glad it did

[@CarCrazyRDM]

Glad to see you on here Alex. Congrats!

[@aomar9449]

this guy is awesome, great on camera personality, great content, love all you videos, Alex

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Gotta love a simple fix. Although let's be honest here, everytime we get new parts for an install that seems quick and easy, it always takes much longer than anticipated lol

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@@iare19 when something is broken and you need a new part for a repair, that's what I'm referring to. I lol'd at your comment tho, my one and only dealership experience was terrible. They misdiagnosed my car for $1200, told me to replace parts I already replaced, and it still didn't fix my issue. These guys forget to check the basics, like air in my coolant system. 30 mins of my time and it was an easy fix. Stealerships suck!

[@iare19]

@@MaxSpeedMike yeah thats it. Instead of getting into the problem they just plug in the computer and say bla bla this error code you need a new part. Like fuck I do.

[@jclaydon3454]

Been a fan of Alex for a long time... He has tons of great stories!

[@scottwurzbacher7641]

Im glad you guys got alex on here finally. he has great brand specific videos

[@jblob5764]

Next week's update "Oh thank God the head bolts let go"

[@dirkwinchester1576]

This.is more common than people think. Over the last 30yrs we have bought a multiple amount of vehicles with what was supposed to be so problematic that they let them go super cheap . We had a friend who was a certified Master mechanic who told us when and what to buy. So a little research can get you a high-end vehicle on the cheap.

[@travismeester1806]

that was a great video, you should expand on this concept people buying certain model performance cars, and their problems and what to look for. knowledge is power!

[@jrbuch]

Good to see Alex on this channel! :-)

[@alex_ortiz]

This is awesome! I love his channel!

[@bryanwhite3021]

YES Legitstreetcars! Glad to see him on!

[@3storiesUp]

Alex is a gem. Legit street cars is a superb channel.

[@jamesmedina2062]

happy for you brutha!! you're an honest very cool guy. thanks for your hard work. Don't forget you can have Supersprint sell you exhaust systems on close out for this that will flow better and sound better than anything else out there.

[@nknasi]

Holy shit, worlds colliding! Awesome to see Alex on VINWiki!

[@MusicianKnowsBest]

That’s crazy. I didn’t know these cars had such bad reliability problems. That model C63 AMG is my favorite style modern Mercedes to date (besides the AMG Gullwing and the really high end ones). I think that model C class is better looking then the latest model!

[@VersanGetryx]

Love Alex and his channel! An easy avoidance of expensive headbolt issues is simply to get a 2012 (or 2011.5+)-2015 with the M156, though can't speak for the lifter/cam issues. I have a '12 C63 P31 with 20k miles and it is a dream car.

[@wnturck]

You're such a natural on camera. Love your channel!

[@nemergix1707]

Thought it was doug demuro at first

[@kidfortis2060]

Me too

[@guyguyguy362]

Many an ad on craigslist - "great condition needs starter (or battery)" selling a $5,000 used car for $500.

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Whoa Alex coming up in the YT world, nice collab. One of my favorite channels.

[@NY-ue8st]

Thats why u buy a 2012 + headbolts were corrected and u get an updated interior 🤷‍♂️

[@jongeddes09]

I actually really like the pre-facelift W204s. I've got an '08 C300, my father in law has a '13 C300. I like the exterior stylings and dash better in the pre-facelift model.

[@basithph8958]

Yes finally a story about the broken C63

[@jakeb92980]

Love the technical vids.

[@teamsleepnine]

man!!!! im glad he made it here!!!! great guy!!!!

[@MyCatInABox]

"...it's not like the OLDER AMG motors where you can just change the oil and they kept on going..." Pffft. Yeah. God forbid, right?

[@blackonblack...9244]

Cause you know those Mercs would stay on the road for damn near FOREVER.

[@tedalexander2560]

I think Alex should partner with Ed to do a series on restoring his two AMG cars maybe get FCP Euro and a rally (Lux Rally) to sponsor it. Would be an awesome series and could provide content for both channels.

[@rbmwiv]

That’s awesome. I have always bought salvage or blown up cars. My first car when I was 16 was a wrecked 85 BMW 318i in 91. Put a hood fender whole front except left fender. Had to put a right inner structure and radiator cradle. Been doing it since all my cars have had salvage titles.

[@adildewji]

Wow, how honest. Awesome video. Subscribed.

[@2ntenz]

Fellow C63 M156 P1 owner. Mine is 2013 Coupe polar white. Subbed.

[@hungrynapps]

That past owner probably pissed after watching this vid.. lol

[@TheArcWelder]

Its immoral as fuck. Its like people who buy old coins from ignorant/old people specifically knowing theyre worth far more than what the people believe theyre worth

[@robies197]

@@TheArcWelder So why not take the initiative and do a little research on the thing you own before hand, can't blame others for your lack of knowledge.

[@SonLe-mk4sq]

@@TheArcWelder Nothing immoral. He legit wanted a broken car for his videos but turns out it's not.

[@RJ-lk5pj]

A source of my jags coolant leak was from coolant housing- exhaust manifold heat shield fails and the housing is effected from the heat.. same with my transfer case and exhaust manifold near the fire wall.. get so use to these issues. Seeking out other and buying them for a song and dance seems to be reason why people sell their problems to other. Great video.. color combo.

[@andyli1065]

Great to see Alex on VINWiki. 👍🏼

[@marke1464]

Tyler Hoover wants to know your location

[@ScramJamJohnson]

This is the BEST! More AMG content PLEASE!

[@gedam131]

Love this guy! great story.

[@Terre328]

Solid video. When I was car shopping for a V8 sedan (had that itch) for a daily, I considered a C63 sedan as well as a E90 M3 & RS4. I wasn’t aware of these issues the 6.2 had, but I just know I didn’t want to deal with maintaining an AMG car assuming they were not reliable. Ultimately I ended up purchasing a ‘11 ISF. That said the other 3; RS4, e90 M3 & C63 are still on my to own list.

[@dougantelman2369]

And 6 months later the head bolts fail

[@2gj906]

His YT channel is amazing! I own a Xfire and i fixed a lot of my car's engine problems just watching his channel!

[@Mrpancake72]

Yes! Legit street cars. These guys are awesome. Thanks for bringing them on

[@joshuaolsen8844]

ALEX FINALLY MADE IT! LOVE IT!

[@xXYannuschXx]

Something like that happened to my car: Bought a 2004 Leon Cupra R last year and after a month the ESP light came on 1-2 per month. My cheap OBD scanner couldnt access the ABS/ESP control unit so I went to a shop (a good one mind you) to have the error code read out. They told that they only got the code, but the diagnose system told them that it was an unknown error; they told me that they need to look at the wiring and check the ABS/ESP control unit and mabye swap it out. I went out of the shop and began looking up the error online. Turns out it was a 17€ brake light switch causing the error...

[@blackmagicof93]

this channel just keeps getting better and better

[@gblargg]

I don't do cars at all, but this popped up in my suggestions and I enjoyed it. Well-produced, the technical details are interesting.

[@esteve95]

when will chrisfix be on the show?

[@Neshx1]

Only his hands will be on the show

[@MrDragonfly]

@@Neshx1 he'll put his helmet on

[@mitchvus]

Esteban Bogarin hopefully never,guys a total dipshit

[@alexmelia8873]

Please n9

[@RR-nu3mc]

SCUBA SAM why?

[@gammalight1312]

Wise words at the end, for sure

[@richiemiami]

I didn't know that you were a mb mechanic that adds a lot to your credibility. I watch your videos and you got an interesting way about what you do. I want to see a video of you doing the headbolts for a 63 for I too have one and want to know what it entails

[@mrsmurf1]

Congrats Alex, you finally made it!

[@xcofcd]

I bought a 330ci for 500€ once. They thought the engine was toast, but it turns out it was only the crankcase ventilation...

[@alanpartridge3972]

What happened to the car?

[@solstar4778]

Good question what became of it ?

[@stymiesnerdly771]

I had never heard of this guy or his channel, so thanks for the tip VINwiki! As a midwestern guy only a couple hours outside of Chicago & a fan of German performance, I subscribed immediately. Go Cubs Go!

[@NFS4LFE]

Dude yes! I was hoping Alex would get a story on here!

[@Immortalized4evr]

I was waiting for you to have this guy on!

[@SinCityAMG]

Glad I had my headbolts and lifters replaced under warranty (at 5k mi). Now, it is ten years old and only 28k miles.

[@NaeMuckle]

Whoever put stickers and gold tape on that car deserves to be ripped off.

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another interesting story

[@urgetodrive]

This guy is great. Love his channel.

[@MrDragonfly]

LegitStreetCars is my go to channel to learn and fix Mercedes since I'm planning to get one soon.

[@MrDragonfly]

@ViperSA was he talk about the body shop?

[@MercedesE63S-AMG]

2005 CL55 with 90k a couple years ago for $6k. Clean title & has been a great car

[@PaulMEdwards]

Same for motorcycles... I bought a 2008 Buell 1125R brand new on January 15th, 2008 for $13,500+tax/fees in Washington state. 9 years & 69k miles later had a crash when I got cut off on the freeway and the bike was totaled. Replaced it with a 2009 Buell 1125R with 22k miles for $3k shipped from Georgia to California. Put a few hundred into fixing some issues on it, but it's been a great bike.

[@TheOldMachines]

Alex on Vinwiki? Total win!

[@TheJGJR9]

glad to see alex get sum shine👍🏾

[@guusbouwmans5667]

Someone watched a Tavarish video and decided to go nuts with the gold tape too.

[@sk8punk318]

“He told me to turn my head and cough, but what are you gonna do?” *Intro music starts*

[@otispoyedis4856]

I’m SO happy that Alex is finally on vin wiki

[@NGAAutoTV]

Congrats Alex!!!! Your channel is so legit!!!

[@turbointegra82]

Awesome to see Alex on here. This guy knows his Benz. His channel is great just like VinWiki!

[@brickcitygaming5664]

Come on man when are we going to see some stories from Doug demuro? I know I'm not the only one waiting!

[@paulogosingtian7502]

BrickCity Gaming "quirks and features"

[@aizazrehman5153]

Yes sir I can agree with that

[@photobyDavidS]

Does he have any stories though? Doesn't seem like he's doing anything that interesting with his cars...

[@bigmaxcc]

IAmMr200 agreed

[@nomadben]

Yeah there's no way Doug has any good stories

[@05glisedan]

Alex is a great guy. Because of him, many (some) MB owners are not that scared to work on their car.

[@riverssmith3933]

Owned one for a couple years now. Random issues; alternator, battery, serpentine belt, idler pulleys, fuel lines. Also I’ve done all the maintenance; oil changes every 5k, trans fluid change every 20k, filters changed every 5k, etc. relatively reliable car but the 8mpg will kill you

[@KingOath]

Dealer repair quotes are always good for a laugh 😂 haha. 50-something grand to do the heads?? How? Surely a complete new motor would be less than half of that to buy?

[@theillremedy]

You removed the Tarvarish Tape off the engine cover