I feel DUMB for not buying a Mercedes CLK63 Black Series when it was cheap, but is it worth $250k???

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@ariescustom
@ariescustom 11 ай бұрын
The irony of flip-flopping between a therapy sponsor and a gambling sponsor.
@albertweaver2129
@albertweaver2129 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug
@davebutler2776
@davebutler2776 11 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Oh the irony.
@chrislepage7743
@chrislepage7743 11 ай бұрын
They dont give a shit its free money for them lol no hard to understand lol 😂😂😂
@Fixin-To
@Fixin-To 11 ай бұрын
Talk to Fred
@deadmanwalking6342
@deadmanwalking6342 11 ай бұрын
🤣😂
@v745ti
@v745ti 11 ай бұрын
I once met a guy at an early morning weekend car meet in La Crescenta with one in 2007-2008 timeframe. He was a retired Air Force pilot whose name escapes me. Big Mercedes guy though, and super laid back. Always had some kind of rare Merc at these meets. So there he was, with a crowd of onlookers gawking at what looked like a pretty standard CLK of the era (his black edition). I was confused why, at a meet with an AMG Hammer, a few Cosworth Mercedes, 4 or 5 legit RUF Porsches, and more Ferraris and Lamborghinis than I could count, everyone was gathered around this boy-racer looking CLK. Now I know. Thanks for closing that loop for me. I never knew these were so sought after.
@Tomazack
@Tomazack 11 ай бұрын
I'd still go for the AMG Hammer though.
@conjie1986
@conjie1986 11 ай бұрын
i believe Jeremy Clarkson once described this car as "an Axe murderer with headlights"
@Munakas-wq3gp
@Munakas-wq3gp 11 ай бұрын
I had only the CLK500 but at winter it was enough to handle. Even the dealer who sold it to me told me that 'I'll be watching that traction control light a lot' and he was corret 🤣 Spoiler: I've owned only all-wheel drives after that...
@papa_pt
@papa_pt 11 ай бұрын
I think that may have been the C63 in that comparo w the M3 and RS4
@Dou6.2
@Dou6.2 11 ай бұрын
C63 w204 you mean
@arnehoek4260
@arnehoek4260 11 ай бұрын
He actually owned one.
@sheldoncoffelt1891
@sheldoncoffelt1891 11 ай бұрын
That was the w204 c63 pre facelift and the amount of people that like your comment proves how full of shit people are.
@mattm9619
@mattm9619 11 ай бұрын
The prices at Barrett Jackson are so hyper inflated I don't know why anyone would buy a car there such a rip off maybe it's a fun experience or whatever but what a racket.
@MelodyOo
@MelodyOo 11 ай бұрын
easy come easy go. it's a rich people problem. easy money = easy spending
@The_Hi_Life
@The_Hi_Life 11 ай бұрын
When u get a bunch of drunk rich guys together with some really nice cars, they gonna make it RAIN! It’s inevitable.
@gagekemsley7236
@gagekemsley7236 11 ай бұрын
Throw in the buyer and seller premiums, and I agree, I don't know why anyone would use that platform to buy or sell over bringatrailer or carsandbids.
@Bigsky1991
@Bigsky1991 11 ай бұрын
The fees are staggering...
@dlschgo
@dlschgo 11 ай бұрын
Best to buy from EuroAsian Bob.
@3ssfun
@3ssfun 11 ай бұрын
I own an 04 CLK500 and absolutely LOVE it. It only has 305 hp but the v8 noise alone puts a smile on my face.
@fboomerang
@fboomerang 11 ай бұрын
Love this. But what will you do with the remaining $240k?
@victorokeahialam8925
@victorokeahialam8925 11 ай бұрын
M113K supercharger and all the ancillaries with the ecu and tcu should cost about 10k. So the question is….. what do you do with the other 230k
@Rose.Of.Hizaki
@Rose.Of.Hizaki 11 ай бұрын
@@victorokeahialam8925 Hookers and blackjack.
@YuriLychacz
@YuriLychacz 11 ай бұрын
owned a 04 CLK55 for 9 years. Best car
@Driftywiftypleb
@Driftywiftypleb 11 ай бұрын
@@victorokeahialam8925 Manual gearbox, a company now makes a decent looking CLK dtm body kit now, and lotus used to offer the service of developing your car on there test track for about a 100k.
@jscifres100
@jscifres100 11 ай бұрын
Nice review, Tyler. I was the tall guy you met while filming the unicorn CLK at Barrett Jackson. The eventual buyer was with me. Anyway… I totally understand why you wouldn’t turn off traction control with one you don’t own or have any seat time in, but you actually need to turn it off to really experience the insanity of the CLK63BS. No shame though… it took me a month with the car to finally grow a pair and turn it off on mine. 😊
@KaiserMeadWorksSpokane
@KaiserMeadWorksSpokane 11 ай бұрын
The one that got away I think we all have one of those Glad to see the content is back in your feeling better Happy Friday
@revinot
@revinot 11 ай бұрын
yeah this is feeling like old Hoovies garage again :-)
@manquake40
@manquake40 11 ай бұрын
I own a 03 CLK 320 and I LOVE it as well. It's also very easy to work on.
@jordanhertzing2012
@jordanhertzing2012 11 ай бұрын
I bought a c63 coupe and it has been such joy. Love the NA sound with headers.
@Tylerbone96
@Tylerbone96 11 ай бұрын
I’ve had the pleasure of working on a CLK black a few times, have nothing but love for those cars. The one I worked on was rougher, had been driven a fair amount (if I remember right 56k-ish) and was wrapped, was black underneath, had some bumps and bruises and I think at one point was stripped and was a track car. Absolute blast of a car, always did my absolute best to take care of that thing and leave it better than how I got it. The new AMGs are great, but the old school feel of these is what gets me every time
@tornadotj2059
@tornadotj2059 11 ай бұрын
As a prior owner of a CLK 55 AMG, none of those positive comments you made come to mind when I think of Mercedes. That POS was in the shop more than we drove it, which meant we paid $72k to drive a C class loaner most of the time. There were times we'd go pick it up from the dealership and turn around in the parking lot to put it back in the shop.
@ChickenYale
@ChickenYale 11 ай бұрын
U just had a bad one
@dariodjakovic1600
@dariodjakovic1600 11 ай бұрын
M113 is one of the best gasoline engines ever made lol.
@theaterlightman89
@theaterlightman89 11 ай бұрын
I almost bought a clk 55amg, I always saw it as the one that got away, however it seems as though I dodged a bullet
@trashyspeeds266
@trashyspeeds266 11 ай бұрын
​@@theaterlightman89with what? They were good cars, bro just had a lemon lol
@microchrist6122
@microchrist6122 11 ай бұрын
Cry harder
@stephenepley1365
@stephenepley1365 11 ай бұрын
Hoovie I've been following you since the Silver elephant days. You videos always made my day a little brighter.. I'm not posting this for attention but I've been batteling depression for years I lost my job last Tuesday due to a layoff and I found out today that I'm going to loose my daughter, I've been sober now 16 months and my daughter's mother is accusing me of using again and has taken her away i sold my e38 740i to pay for a house for me and my littlegirl.. I've fought for years and finally became the father my 2 year old deserved but I think I've ran my course. I can't afford a lawyer. I have nothing left to sell and my family has turned their back on me due to my past decisions. But I know the lord Jesus in my heart and I just wanted to tell you hoovie keep up the good work you bring a smile to millions of people a day and may God bless you and your family
@TheJayzzee
@TheJayzzee 11 ай бұрын
Hang in there
@starkyslp16
@starkyslp16 11 ай бұрын
Such cool cars, especially with the awesome fender flares. Was obsessed with these when they came out. Brian has an amazing collection.
@davebuser
@davebuser 11 ай бұрын
I'm getting whiplash trying to watch this with everything in the background. What a collection. Dang.
@Abe_Sheen
@Abe_Sheen 11 ай бұрын
I still don't understand why all the fuss about the Black Series when there is a CLK DTM with a surpercharged v8, full carbon fiber bodykit, spoiler, interior and racing seats. And just to top it all off, its way faster!
@joe6096
@joe6096 11 ай бұрын
The reason Mercedes have such awful depreciation is pretty simple: the maintenance and repair costs will put even rich people into the poor house. After the factory warranty is up the repairs can make you stroke out when you see the bill. Especially the suspensions and electrical. So the inevitable will happen with these: people who aren’t car savvy will buy a used Mercedes for the show and flash for say $10,000 then shortly after their suspension goes flat and they find out the repair is $8,000 and can only be done at the Mercedes dealer. So they just end up junking the car.
@revinot
@revinot 11 ай бұрын
Not all Mercedes, there are some really good relaible ones out there, esp the ones that use normal coil and spring suspensions like the CLK's, couple that with a M112 or M113 engined car and you have a fairly reliable Mercedes.
@thomprd
@thomprd 11 ай бұрын
Nah, my 75 year old mom has had her 2004 SL500 for about ten years and it's only need about $6,000 total work in that time. The suspension work was $2,500 at an independent shop. There are multiple independent shops in Sacramento that can do that job. It's not a Honda Civic, but... it's also not a Honda Civic. Although I suppose an ex-girlfriend's Honda Civic Hybrid needed a hybrid batter that she was able to have done for $3,000, so.. there's that.
@sjoroverpirat
@sjoroverpirat 11 ай бұрын
This is a strange American fenomen. Mercedes is considered reliable in other places.
@DirtSweatGears
@DirtSweatGears 11 ай бұрын
I remember the day when 49,000 miles used to be considered low mileage. Now it apparently means "basically worthless". A car with 2,000 miles after all this time was completely undesirable because all the rubbers are dried out, they used to say "cars are meant to be driven" but I guess today we're all cool with just putting them in storage and looking at them sitting still, rotting away internally...but LOW MILES!
@Bananektdu
@Bananektdu 11 ай бұрын
It's crazy how expensive these are in the US, in Europe an example with 50k km would be about 110k euro. No sane person would pay same money for CLK Black as for the SL65 Black
@AutobahnVault
@AutobahnVault 10 ай бұрын
I've owned five CLK63 AMG BS. Kept the one with the highest-mileage, possibly in the country.
@Joshezellentrepreneur
@Joshezellentrepreneur 11 ай бұрын
The Balck Series was one of my fav Jeremy Clarkson reviews on Top Gear back in the day.
@Fasteddiebreakshearts
@Fasteddiebreakshearts 11 ай бұрын
🚥 “This is just an axe murderer with headlights, and I absolutely adore it!" Jeremy Clarkson always coming through with great One liners 😂
@sheldoncoffelt1891
@sheldoncoffelt1891 11 ай бұрын
Not this car genius
@jordanmercier3616
@jordanmercier3616 11 ай бұрын
counting to 5 is hard, wait til you get to the tens buddy, it's a wild ride!
@therealsharps
@therealsharps 11 ай бұрын
Do love a black series, that’s why I have all six of them. CK 6 3C 63, Slk 63 SLS, black series, AMGGT black series and an SL 65 black series.
@philb707
@philb707 11 ай бұрын
In what videogame???
@crinklee
@crinklee 11 ай бұрын
Nice to see you back in full strength 💪
@paulgottlieb9712
@paulgottlieb9712 11 ай бұрын
As a prior owner of that car it’s the one that got away. I never should’ve sold it.
@votekyle3000
@votekyle3000 11 ай бұрын
I would sell every car you owned before I got rid of SLS, Countach, conversion van and Grandmas SL
@itzjdub282
@itzjdub282 11 ай бұрын
Agreed
@sheldoncoffelt1891
@sheldoncoffelt1891 11 ай бұрын
He's nothing more than a collector loyalty means nothing.
@robbytopher
@robbytopher 11 ай бұрын
The thing that makes the clk black special, isn’t about how fast or rare or better than the comparative at the time. It’s that it was Mercedes doing it. It was a brief point where we got that “okay yeah do it” moment. Like with the GTR. We get these teasing moments where the engineers have fun and show us what could be with our caring about time or power figures or comfort. Just “yeah we can do it” with out saturating it. That’s why it’s expensive, that’s why it sought after.
@codypanek
@codypanek 11 ай бұрын
Clarkson had an episode on Top Gear about taking a spontaneous road trip in a CLK Black. Always loved that one
@jpogrady88
@jpogrady88 11 ай бұрын
I was always hoping you’d buy one of these. They are soooooo cool! It’s more special than the SLS.. it really is!!
@sheldoncoffelt1891
@sheldoncoffelt1891 11 ай бұрын
I mean it's really not considering it's engine and transmission are worse but also probably weighing the same if not more
@tdcenthusiast
@tdcenthusiast 11 ай бұрын
My Dream Car, ever since Top Gears review in 2008.
@masterofpuppetxx
@masterofpuppetxx 11 ай бұрын
A few years ago i saw a CLK AMG DTM Roadster in Monaco (1 of 80)...at first i was thinking it was a kit car...but after some research i found out it was a reallty special car...
@mwyatt222
@mwyatt222 11 ай бұрын
The free PPP money for rich people to blow has run out. We know now less than 25% went to actual payroll protection and instead was turned into a free handout wealthy people. They spiked the cost of all luxury items for two years afterwards on a huge tax-free money splurge. Almost 2 trillion dollars.
@mwyatt222
@mwyatt222 11 ай бұрын
what? Research on your own time. No ones going to explain life to you for free.@Gtrips07
@toddalden4799
@toddalden4799 11 ай бұрын
Bought an off-lease 2001 CLK 320 with 49k miles. Used it for work and she made me a lot money. I put 300k more miles on it. Original engine, trans, water pump, alternator and AC compressor. Only changed oil, fluids, brakes and one battery. My mechanic said my CLK was the highest mileage gas Benz that he had come through his shop in such great condition. Got hit by a truck and she was totaled in 2011 with 365k miles on it. Sad day for sure.
@mrmonday42
@mrmonday42 11 ай бұрын
I was so close to picking one of these up in the low 30s around 2016, I knew they would skyrocket but I didn't think it would be this crazy.
@stevenlopez5832
@stevenlopez5832 11 ай бұрын
Idk why Tyler is so surprised at the value of a CLK. Some of the most valuable modern Mercedes are all CLK's. This CLK63 Black, the CLK DTM, and the CLK GTR.
@jscifres100
@jscifres100 11 ай бұрын
The CLK is a great size and is pillarless to boot. Great cars.
@the1maxb
@the1maxb 11 ай бұрын
I talked my friend into letting me borrow his a couple times. I love everything about it. Just goofy with power, wanting to break loose at the slightest provocation. And that sound! Yum.
@benjaminkaranja188
@benjaminkaranja188 11 ай бұрын
Always looking forward to your videos Hoovie!
@georget10i
@georget10i 11 ай бұрын
CLK63 Black Series SL65 AMG Black Series SLR McLaren SL 73 AMG AMG Hammer Does any other car brand have these many special and now super expensive cars that went almost under the radar at the time?
@Trapper50cal
@Trapper50cal 11 ай бұрын
That M635 in the background is an appreciating monster. Rare M88/3 under the hood and those Euro bumpers...
@MKMENON_
@MKMENON_ 11 ай бұрын
you should do a 63 build with ackl500. Put wider fenders, definitely possible. This could be the m6 content that actually works cause most of the stuff are shared unlike the m6's mechanical components.
@puggzymalone5824
@puggzymalone5824 11 ай бұрын
Did you not try the paddles? I would have thought it would be more fun if you did rather than driving it in auto? I think it looks awesome! Jezza famously had one and there was some drama over the tyres I seem to remember and it being dangerous to drive in the wet. I thought you might mention if it was on modern tyres. Also Jezza said the ride was too hard (Euro Spec bucket seats carbon door trim) and was thinking about sending it to Lotus for them to try and make it more comfortable.
@SteveSUX2BU
@SteveSUX2BU 11 ай бұрын
I own an equally rare variant; C63 Performance Pack wagon. It comes with the forged version of the M156. Same brakes from the Black Series and has the newer dual clutch transmission. On paper it has a lot of competitors such as the RS4 and M3. But there's just something special about it that you'll never get until you drive one. Being a wagon, I get a decent sized back seat for the kids and the dogs in the back.
@MrMarshy123456
@MrMarshy123456 11 ай бұрын
That is a rare car hopefully it's fully loaded kit wise that will also massively help, had a couple of week fling with a 2012 507 ( sold for profit ) and honestly I wanted to keep it the engine was fantastic especially on the downshifts I hope you keep yours for a long time !
@stevengreco5897
@stevengreco5897 11 ай бұрын
Hoovie’s Garage is a great KZbin channel!
@daniellegler4011
@daniellegler4011 9 ай бұрын
"Before I hit the road, I need to air up this tire" is peak Hoopty life!
@rogeritt88
@rogeritt88 11 ай бұрын
I can attest to having been given one of these for a weekend. The one thing never do is turn off the ESP almost undriveable and super easy to break loose the tyres.
@jscifres100
@jscifres100 11 ай бұрын
No no no, turn it off to launch in a semi-straight line, then turn it back on for all other driving. 😅
@sofloflow
@sofloflow 11 ай бұрын
I know the feeling of waiting on parts. Tired of hearing my driveshaft in my wrangler knocking about! The upgrade should be here the day after tomorrow.
@McTwistedTwisties
@McTwistedTwisties 11 ай бұрын
I'm glad you loved your SLS, but to be honest Hoovie, I think it's fine to let someone else enjoy a car in your collection when it's economically best to do so. You shouldn't feel bad about it. I sold my 300ZX because I could no longer take care of it to someone who now loves the car. While I do feel an immense feeling of nostalgia for the car, the up keep and cost to maintain is something I do not miss at all.
@negativeindustrial
@negativeindustrial 10 ай бұрын
Z32s are so hard to work on but so rewarding when they’re running correctly.
@affiliatedamg
@affiliatedamg 11 ай бұрын
There was a rebuilt title CLK63 black series near me in PA not too long ago, I sent it to Ed Bolian but I forgot to send it to you! It was clean and sold for under 60k.
@jjchmiel78
@jjchmiel78 11 ай бұрын
In that garage the car that look most out of place but to me the most interesting is the 84 Nissan 300zx Turbo Anniversary Edition.
@husam1212
@husam1212 11 ай бұрын
Whenever he mention that he sold the S600 or the SLS 😩 it always break my heart i see them as Tyler’s precious kids 😢
@fuzzydunlop8733
@fuzzydunlop8733 11 ай бұрын
His kids count on an abacus
@sheldoncoffelt1891
@sheldoncoffelt1891 11 ай бұрын
Nothing is precious he's just a generic car collector that buys shit for either an investment or views.
@bobscott9253
@bobscott9253 11 ай бұрын
I drove one… An absolute beast. Actually my favorite Top Gear episode drives the CLK Black.
@pkupias
@pkupias 11 ай бұрын
Back in 2011 I was really considering between this and a 993 turbo. Ended up with the Porsche and I'm glad I did. But the black series wouldn't have been too bad either.
@tomh894
@tomh894 11 ай бұрын
I think people underestimate the 545RFE.. its definitely a GOOD gearbox. It can be modified and tuned to shift fast. It was in the E55's, Early Jeep SRTs and Charger/Challenger SRTs. The AMG Variant is the best too, with better internals.
@jamesellsworth9673
@jamesellsworth9673 11 ай бұрын
This whole channel provides an interesting insight into the world of auto trading.
@amytaylor5454
@amytaylor5454 11 ай бұрын
Hello there👋👋,how are you today?hope you’re doing well?my God will bless you abundantly Amen!!!😊 🙏
@MaxJam684
@MaxJam684 11 ай бұрын
Whole time waiting to get a look at that 86 SVO in the background!
@MrMarkusmulder
@MrMarkusmulder 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video and Stay safe ✌️.
@tonyprosser3010
@tonyprosser3010 11 ай бұрын
The SLR will definitely go up on price..its way under valued for what it is..and the clk 63 black series is another legend that i think alot of ppl saw going up in value eventually..
@papa_pt
@papa_pt 11 ай бұрын
nah I think that the engine/5 speed auto combo existed in so many other AMG at the time will hurt it Stunning car to see however
@tonyprosser3010
@tonyprosser3010 11 ай бұрын
@@papa_pt honestly a great argument..I agree about the V8/auto ..but it's something about the car that makes it special..I've never experienced one personally..but i remember even from the original Top Gear review on car from Jeremy it had something special..I think he even described it as "mental"..but I'm in my 30's this car is one of those cars back in the day ...I'm biast
@papa_pt
@papa_pt 11 ай бұрын
@@tonyprosser3010 nah I hear ya I just entered the 30s too lol. There were so many excellent mid 2000s cars like this, the Carrera GT, Ford GT, Murci, F430, etc. love top gear and grand tour but have never gave much weight to Clarkson's opinions considering he never learned how to drift around a corner correctly
@Alabastard
@Alabastard 11 ай бұрын
This makes me want to see hoovie drive an sl65 black series now
@postersm7141
@postersm7141 11 ай бұрын
9:57 wow you would think they could get the label on the engine straight
@Torus2112
@Torus2112 11 ай бұрын
I remember Jeremy Clarkson reviewing the Black Series when it was new, he basically said "no seriously, this one is special". I guess it only took 15 years for people to notice.
@daviddennett2645
@daviddennett2645 11 ай бұрын
Loved these since they first came out. Love the widebody, a real widebody not stuck on fender flares...looking at you Hellcats lol
@user-fn5hu3tr2w
@user-fn5hu3tr2w 11 ай бұрын
You either “get” this car or you don’t. Not a lotta middle ground.
@peterrobinson3440
@peterrobinson3440 11 ай бұрын
Can't even dream of an AMG V8 but if I did one of these would be right up there. Have an '09 320 CDI Sport (AMG wheels and body sportpack - yes I know it's not real AMG!), and love it. Mixed ECU remap giving nearly 300 bhp, and around 40 mpg on a long run. Have driven 8 hours straight with only gas stops, and felt great after. Also done over 400 miles at average 70 m.p.h. on mixed roads. Have taken up to 145 and felt as stable as heck. The engine is the OM642 which I believe is one of their best ever non V8. Think the ordinary CLK is underrated as gorgeous flowing shape. Looks good from all angles. Actually think mine nicer looking as the black body kit does not look well integrated. Bit of a bolt on look, though as say would bite your hand off for one anyway. And yes, even my wannabe likes to step out.
@stevemcdowell1674
@stevemcdowell1674 11 ай бұрын
Has anyone noticed that the Car Wizard looks like actor/comedian Brian Posehn? It's uncanny!!
@jordanmercier3616
@jordanmercier3616 11 ай бұрын
A little bit, Brian looks more handicapped than wizard lol
@klk2270
@klk2270 11 ай бұрын
There's a guy called Marco Degenhardt from Germany, which looks like a twin of the Car Wizard. He has also a YT channel called Halle 77 and repairs old cars.
@stevemcdowell1674
@stevemcdowell1674 11 ай бұрын
@@klk2270 damned if he doesn't! Thanx for the heads up
@paradoxparade1
@paradoxparade1 11 ай бұрын
They do both look like they've been chased around by the townsmen now that you mention it.
@EpicsodeOne
@EpicsodeOne 11 ай бұрын
Same style but not facial features.
@DaytonCarCare
@DaytonCarCare 11 ай бұрын
I always wanted an AMG model but like many I couldn't afford one. The closest ones I had was a 92 500SL V8 with upgraded suspension and new trans I installed. Also dialed in the old school jet-tronic fuel injection for more power and did a resonator/ muffler delete. Also had a couple 92-93 W124 420E V8 cars that OK power.
@mikebeach8813
@mikebeach8813 11 ай бұрын
Crazy watching hoovie drive the same roads i learned on!
@turbo_brian
@turbo_brian 11 ай бұрын
My daily is a clk350 and I explain it to people as the ultimate B+ vehicle. It doesn't do anything perfect, but it does everything really really well. It doesn't really have a flaw.
@Fabulousprofound168
@Fabulousprofound168 11 ай бұрын
7:45 I thought they styled it to resemble a DTM car?
@edwardkrochmal8268
@edwardkrochmal8268 11 ай бұрын
Hoovie, vw 2.5 ltr Passat sounds like a 10 cylinder car at high rpm s. Yes a 5 cylinder engine with a single exhaust. Had a 1984 mustang, put in a 1993 gt 40 engine with 3 inch exhaust cross over exhaust. It was loud, but at about 100mph it went silent because of no back pressure. The engine made no noises. It was just go.
@Anonymous-ss6ur
@Anonymous-ss6ur 10 ай бұрын
Okay, this is officially the most delusional take in the history of cars made by anyone ever
@dwighteickmeier4961
@dwighteickmeier4961 11 ай бұрын
Hey Tyler - I took your advice and bought a Chevy Explorer Conversion van!
@cormaro13
@cormaro13 11 ай бұрын
A chevy 😂
@xavier3241
@xavier3241 11 ай бұрын
Back in 2014 we had one at a VW store I worked at… first fast car I ever drove. We had it for about 2 months and it was my daily to get lunch.
@robertgrantz6639
@robertgrantz6639 11 ай бұрын
If you wanted to do the CL side-by-side thing, why not just adjust the filming schedule until after the new tires were on? Not have to mess with the tire stuff just to leave.
@SonikDethmonkey
@SonikDethmonkey 11 ай бұрын
I think the W211 E55, particularly 05-06 years, will be the next AMG car to see a market increase. The M113k engine is legendary and the E55 was arguably the best platform to showcase it. It’s also become harder and harder to find quality E55’s that haven’t been thrashed and modified, similar to the Supra.
@fuzzydunlop8733
@fuzzydunlop8733 11 ай бұрын
Your divorced wife determined that was a lie!
@SonikDethmonkey
@SonikDethmonkey 11 ай бұрын
@@fuzzydunlop8733 lol wut?
@amarsta
@amarsta 11 ай бұрын
I've been disassembling a CLK350 at the salvage yard. I see many of the parts are the same on the cars in this video.
@robertsturtevant6185
@robertsturtevant6185 11 ай бұрын
I’m digging that silver looks like 85 300Zx in the background……..for a V6 back in the day, that thing was a rocket……
@ImGalax
@ImGalax 11 ай бұрын
I think the SLS was in my personal top 3 cars you've owned. gonna miss it
@timothygeist8615
@timothygeist8615 11 ай бұрын
I was kinda thinking someone would touch on the tie between the black series and the black American express card, I don't have the issue of car & driver anymore but I believe it was a requisite...
@briandesrocher6882
@briandesrocher6882 11 ай бұрын
Excellent video I’m on a Mercedes kick I’m searching for either the cl55 or cl63 just can’t decide what year
@gregdesena4207
@gregdesena4207 11 ай бұрын
Sorry to see the SLS go, but it makes sense as it was mostly sitting around and certainly not generating much content anymore. I would probably rather have a W204 gen C63, though they do have the dreaded head bolt issue, and are somewhat expensive still, especially in good shape. It would be interesting if one of these CLK's could be updated with the 7-speed DCT Mercedes was using a lot in the late teens.
@sheldoncoffelt1891
@sheldoncoffelt1891 11 ай бұрын
Only the pre facelifts have the head bolt issue and he tends to collect cars instead of making content about them.
@stevesosebee5860
@stevesosebee5860 11 ай бұрын
I took in trade a 2008 S65 AMG with 60k miles for $26k back in 2018 on a Ram Crew Cab. I did the paperwork at the customer’s home and got to drive the MB for 2 hours back to the dealership. Over 600 hp was awesome to drive 😊😊😊
@thejackofalltravels8267
@thejackofalltravels8267 11 ай бұрын
Got to replace the head it’s on one a few yrs back I wondered what happened to the back seat Lol the owner removed all the sound deadening 300lbs worth didn’t get to drive after working on it for three weeks. Fun. Car Tyler
@iantownsend500
@iantownsend500 11 ай бұрын
You should definitely, add a S63 5.5 V8 Coupe Amg to your Mercedes collection, one of my favourite cars ever
@johncollier608
@johncollier608 11 ай бұрын
1/4 million dollars for a car that will kill you - yeah, okay, I'll buy one of those! 😱
@kyleduquette9066
@kyleduquette9066 11 ай бұрын
@watchjrgo needs to get over there and replace those hood struts! 10:18
@apple2cl4u
@apple2cl4u 11 ай бұрын
What happened to your Porsche 930 project? Was following along until videos just ceased after you asked for the restoration...
@pcar928fan
@pcar928fan 11 ай бұрын
I want a CLK Black series so bad! Love them! At the price now, I think the best idea is to build your own.
@RaulFlores-gr5qd
@RaulFlores-gr5qd 11 ай бұрын
Literally one of dream cars I wish the market drops again 😔
@davidzatko3684
@davidzatko3684 11 ай бұрын
7:05 there is one even more expensive for sale , just for 300 000€ you can own clk black series formula 1 safety car for season 2006
@authenticrebuilds9247
@authenticrebuilds9247 11 ай бұрын
I just saw one at a cars and coffee, legit clk 63 black and the people were clueless as to what it was and it got no play, lol
@JureŠujica
@JureŠujica 11 ай бұрын
You can get a European CLK Black for around 130k with same mileage. On the other hand, you can get something crazier, CLK DTM, tribute to racecar from DTM series. But it will cost you...a lot!
@LotsofSideHustles
@LotsofSideHustles 11 ай бұрын
Hoovie go buy a Cadillac DTS with the lux 3 package. It has all that comfy ride and massaging seats but with the great northstar. Plus it’s an old person sedan so no one sees it coming on this mild sleeper.
@hakeemsd70m
@hakeemsd70m 5 ай бұрын
Great idea. The DTS might be the most underrated used car on the market. I hope to get one someday with the 292 hp Northstar.
@michaelholland8011
@michaelholland8011 11 ай бұрын
Great Channel...though I never really understood your love of Mercedes but no matter..how about taking the plunge on a LFA...I would be curious on what the Wizard and the guys thought of it...
@negativeindustrial
@negativeindustrial 10 ай бұрын
There won’t be anything to repair on the LFA
@dinispaulino7512
@dinispaulino7512 11 ай бұрын
This has to be one of the best looking AMG's ever. The early to mid 2000's were the golden era of AMG, in my opinion. Proper V8's and V12's, much more muscular then the new ones, and they're not trying to be racy, they're still elegant but agressive. Perfect balance.
@BrianRash
@BrianRash 11 ай бұрын
Love these cars, but the electronics are a no go for me. I havent owned a German car yet that doesnt get major electronic issues.
@mycosys
@mycosys 11 ай бұрын
The Mercs i think of are the S-Class and the Sprinter, 2 of the best and most prolific commercials vehicles round
@ocn2u
@ocn2u 11 ай бұрын
Jeremy Clarkson loves them cars and he has put them on a pedestal so they have and will continue to hold their value
@scottb.4278
@scottb.4278 11 ай бұрын
Just drove an '18 E63s and even in Comfort it was not something I'd DD, or take friends to dinner in. Great sound and acceleration but I think I'll shop the '21s+ with a bit more comfort in Comfort - who knows as the "last" all gasser models from AMG, maybe.... aww never mind they'll depreciate too....
@gerard4444
@gerard4444 11 ай бұрын
Very nice video..thanks. 👍✌️
@rockyloccgarage2040
@rockyloccgarage2040 11 ай бұрын
Once drove a clk gtr. Can never find video of it but that was my favorite Mercedes ever. Little powerslides out of the auction barn effortlessly. I got to go through 2 times, and it was well over 200k
@carsaregood911
@carsaregood911 11 ай бұрын
You drove a car that there's only 26 of?
@IH8AI
@IH8AI 11 ай бұрын
That must have been incredible. Even in an area where there's 1000 youtube videos on basically any car, you can hardly find anything on the CLK GTR. Probably my favorite street legal care ever made.
@MissionaryForMexico
@MissionaryForMexico 11 ай бұрын
V12 money pit big time. Just to get a tune up is like 3-4 K. I drive a 300SD 1983 turbo diesel. Easy to work on low maintenance and a good looking cruising traveling car! Most of my parts from lkq and online mail order. Do all the work myself with help from Renee Martinez in spring, TX.
@bennyboogenheimer4553
@bennyboogenheimer4553 11 ай бұрын
Why would Benz send a Supercar the journalists said they DID NOT WANT! Every magazine, and car reviewer back then was saying the same thing. "Why buy an old fashioned car with a 6 speed and a clutch, at this price, when Dodge makes a Supercar with an automatic?"
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