I Finally Found a Mercedes I Would Buy

[@scottykilmer]

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[@masternobody1896]

Endless money pit say it 1 billion times

[@ChochaHair]

Whats the most reliable van capable of carrying a 400lb motorcycle and a 150lb driver? Id prefer one icould work on with ease ( so everything under the hood isnt on top of eachother ), it would be strictly for transporting motorcycle if something happens to it, and for when it rains

[@brianmaynard7320]

😂😂😂😂

[@rockyfeller1758]

Hi scotty, what brand of OBD u are using?

[@EddieLeal]

Scotty! Love the cat pillows! ;)

[@Brzeczyszczykiewicz1]

"If you put a couple of fat guys it will be over two tonnes" This should be the standard measurement

[@PersonManManManMan]

2 1 ton chunky boys

[@saucybeatz8596]

Americans will use anything but the metric system

[@jsun3117]

Houston used to have the heftiest population in the country....no pun intended.

[@chrisreynolds6391]

Metric fat guys or imperial fat guys?

[@WayToManyAssassins]

@@jsun3117 america in general is overweight

[@bigjohn2811]

Yes, he did buy it and replaced the engine and transmission from Toyota.

[@DavidSmith-wq3wu]

You could fit TWO 94 Celica engines in there. Twice as awesome.

[@Dcc357]

5.7 I-force with an Aisin Warner haha.

[@Dcc357]

5.7 I-force with an Aisin Warner haha.

[@chriskonte1909]

I acutally would be curious if there are some stupi# guy in the US that would swap his Fiat 500 engine and automatic transmission and replace it with an 1.8l Toyota engine and the 6-Speed Aisin tranni xD

[@yharnamite7349]

Bro that's a downgrade for an AMG Mercedes lmao

[@superandroid1727]

SCOTTY: "gonna hookup my scan tool to this mercedes" SCAN TOOL: explodes!

[@JoeKickass324]

Scan tool becomes a GAS HOG

[@jackstanboulian5860]

There is a big difference between "stored" fault and "stored and current" fault. The scanner didn't show faults which were current that's probably why the first level check didn't show any faults. I recommend Scotty instead of making a fuss about the number of codes to educate the viewers!

[@AliA-mz5oe]

“MY $5000 SCAN TOOL”

[@user-fl2ug7sr3t]

@@jackstanboulian5860 exactly!

[@dragonradishpepper6122]

@@AliA-mz5oe "Let me tell you about this 1994 Toyota Celica." *slaps hood*

[@bijdikh8516]

This is the most true Scotty has ever been about Mercedes. They are an endless money pit, and will always have something wrong with them. But, you can keep driving with so many of these problems, and the car just doesn't die. I hate my Mercedes, but at least I can say it never truly left me stranded.

[@georgeoganesyan9512]

No they are not.

[@victorpapillon1487]

@@georgeoganesyan9512 knigga

[@4gomez7]

@@georgeoganesyan9512more for us

[@scherzva]

You just have to do regular maintenance, but I’ll put them against anything the Big 2.5 makes!

[@rexpontiusful]

I bought one last year and I love it. Cant beat the sound of the AMG engines :)

[@fitfogey]

Throw an xpipe in replace of the resonator. You’ll love it. It doesn’t violate emission and any muffler shop can do it.

[@flycatchful]

Scotty, has a perspective that most mechanics that are self employed have. That is, if it's not broken don't fix it.

[@TheLizardKing1967]

1:50 - It's a true two seater, but it's not a 94 Celica with over 335,000 miles on it like mine.

[@TheLizardKing1967]

@Bobby Knuckles So is my 94 Celica. I have over 335,000 miles to Scotty's 240,000 miles. B U L L E T P R O O F

[@derick3482]

TOYOTA = BORING & ugly how many times were in the auto mechanic shop last year and the year before be honest

[@anthonytan2074]

@@derick3482 you must be a broke boy who drives a 2007 Audi 😆😆

[@stevehunter291]

Thankfully it doesn't look like a Celica.

[@stevehunter291]

I own a 2011 with 103K miles. The car has been a dream to drive and own. My independent mechanic who specializes in German cars ignores some of the Mercedes standard maintenance requirements and recommendations. The oil gets changed every 5K miles and the fluids/seals are checked for all of the systems. The hydraulic fluid was flushed and changed for the ABC suspension at 50K miles and again at 100K. By upping the game on routine maintenance over and above Mercedes recommendations the car has been nearly flawless and in the scheme of things these costs very little relative to the cost of the car. I also own a Toyota that is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned but to me its ugly, boring and drives like a truck. I appreciate it for what it is "dependable" but it is no Benz. Comparing the two is like apple's and oranges.

[@PlzReturnYourShoppingCart]

I have a 2009 slk 300 and I have 0 issues with it outside of normal maintenance. Aside from having to pull it apart to place good sound deadening material in it, Its an amazing little car. Its my 1st benz and I am astounded at how well this thing still preforms. They really build them better.

[@yeetyahh950]

@@PlzReturnYourShoppingCartive been told my whole life foreign cars are bad yet the older i get i realize it just depends on which one u get

[@leoz4692]

Slk have no abc?

[@vladcojocaru7258]

Just bought my own first car and benz slk 200 r171, and compared to the modern benzes and even newer cars in general, maintenance is relatively cheap and it s the best bang for your buck if you re looking for fun, not comfort and practicality.

[@sergiofreitas9368]

All of the issues with the car seemed to be coming from low voltage, this is fairly common in Mercedes, they are super finecky with electrical currents, if you buy one of those battery charging tools, and you leave it on "hybernate" mode plugged into the wall when you don't drive the car for long periods, the issues will most likely go away, either that or his battery is just going bad and needs replacing.

[@Daniel-en1dq]

That's what i was thinking too..

[@Matt_from_Florida]

The brushes in the Mercedes alternators of that era wore out often. A brush set is less than $20 but it's best to replace them every 50,000 miles instead of waiting for the car to strand you somewhere because Mercedes dealers and even most private shops will 99% of the time tell you you need a new alternator to the tune of almost $800.00. Plus simply being stranded is *ALWAYS NO PICNIC!!!* When you remove those old brushes at 50K miles and see how little of them is left compared to the new ones you are putting in you'll feel very happy you did.

[@sergiofreitas9368]

@@Matt_from_Florida interesting, I have an 05 W211, it has 317000km give or take, and I have never had to replace the alternator, just a battery, the previous owner drove it to 210000, however I don't have all of the service records, they only started when I took ownership. Could be a one-off thing, and the alternator might've been replaced before 210k, but I haven't ever been stranded, they're pretty reliable cars.

[@sko1beer]

you are very correct i have a 04 ml350 the only thing that dies on it every year is the car battery since i got one of them chargers touch wood its fine i top up the charge every 6 months now.

[@PhantomBlank]

to me it looks like a battery died or was removed and when it dropped its voltage all kinds of logs were stored in the computer.

[@lw4mma]

Scotty, being a Mercedes you don't need a plastic hood prop, just put the hood up higher (90 degrees) so it locks into service mode. Love your videos nonetheless!

[@MatthieuAmherst]

The thing about Mercedes is that alot of these systems are integrated with each other. Fixing one issue will often resolve alot of other ones.

[@DylanL69]

Just a charging system problem none of the modules are bad

[@robbbarnett4978]

Same diagnostics on my 2010 Rav4 V6 with 112k, 0 codes period. Never had a check engine light on nor any other one. Knock on wood, but total reassurance and peace of mind. Keep it simple.

[@FixItRyan]

I'm happy that the AMG did well!

[@dragospahontu]

It's no Celica but it's ok

[@quickfixgolf]

Scotty, You are da man! I just bought a 2005 SLK 350 and now you made feel even better about the purchase. 72,000 miles for nine grand in beautiful shape.

[@traingp7]

His tone of voice while reading the red codes made me feel like it was the end of the world for that car.

[@fitfogey]

I own one of these. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned. The only thing I’ve done is a resonator replacement with an x-pipe for sound and a few extra hp. With the top down it makes for a great cruiser and still looks great even over a decade later. Mine’s got 110K miles on it. No problems whatsoever. May supercharge it soon but another hobby vehicle is taking my money at the moment. A 2004 RC SRT-10. The SLK55 is a great car.

[@BananasananaB]

3 years later have you had any repairs on it?

[@MrNew122]

Of course the engine is in good shape.....It's an AMG!!

[@noahbauserman1768]

Gotta love those handcrafted v8s!

[@multiblade04]

278,000km on my c63 m156 motor still running great

[@matt7iron]

@@multiblade04 you use 0-40 mobil European oil and how often do you change oil.

[@multiblade04]

@@matt7iron every 4,000-max interval 8,000km it’s whole life. Average around 5-6. 5w40 with 229.5 spec is the way to go. 5w40 stays on the parts better than 0w40 and offers more protection on startups especially cold.

[@multiblade04]

@@matt7iron nah I sold off all my Mobil 1 0w40 and bought liqui moly 5w40 or motul 5w40. I lost money doing that but it’s worth it.

[@TravelsChases]

Pulls up to a red light : Sees Scotty driving a Mercedes . The world must've been turned upside down !

[@qrm8772]

Call the weather channel. Hell just froze over.

[@Ty-J_250]

Why does he hate them?

[@TravelsChases]

@@Ty-J_250 because they are notoriously unreliable , they are expensive to repair and lose a lot of value as they get older .

[@rodneynasir8089]

It is 2020 so anything is possible

[@gearhead3500]

@@TravelsChases don't all cars loose value as they age?

[@jsd4979]

I drove one of those and I gotta say it feels amazing. Fast, low, and good looking little beast car.

[@doctorstrangelove9487]

At 78K you may not get too many problems with MB or BMW but once they cross the thresh line of 100K and/or ten years then the problems start piling up.

[@bobhamilton298]

My car trips dozens of codes when the battery is unhooked. I'm guessing that is where most of these codes concerning electrics is coming from.

[@Daniel_Colavecchio]

I have found that the voltage really drops if the engine is not running when you cycle the roof. If he has the key in the on position the voltage drop may also trigger the codes if he opened or closed the roof. I always keep the engine running for that reason.

[@donkgated8074]

@@Daniel_Colavecchio So basically Scotty's been diagnosing the electricals all wrong.

[@jamsxr]

Is this guy a chump? 🤔

[@johne6081]

A weak battery could indeed cause many of those error codes.

[@Daniel_Colavecchio]

@@donkgated8074 In Scotty's defense, you can't be an expert on every brand and model. That's why you go to brand specific independent service centers and sometimes (the horror!) even the dealership because they do know certain cars better than general repair shops. I have a charger that shows voltage and with the car not running opening/closing the roof would drop voltage to around 10 volts. Running electric motors on low voltage is bad for them. Wonder if that is why people have issues with the hydraulic motor burning out.

[@eyeorewolf]

Hey Scotty, I bought a 2005 SLK 55 AMG back in January of 2018 for under $20K with 50K on the clock and I absolutely love it. I do most of my own work, replaced DRLs for under $100 and replaced brakes all around including rotors (Brembos in front) for under $900. This is not a vehicle a person that runs to the dealer for every issue should own nor is it a "daily driver" but it is an awesome vehicle bordering on "super car". Thank you for your honest assessment. I just recently bought a 2013 Fiat Abarth, yep I like unusual cars and I'm not afraid to work on them when needed.

[@MC89396]

Had 2 of these. 2006 SLK55 and a 2009 SLK55. Aside from a few updates they were the same and they were so damned fun to drive! For the price, they are one of the most enjoyable roadsters you can acquire. I may even say they are the best you can buy (bang for buck).

[@VEL-vz7xw]

Are they reliable?

[@BananasananaB]

Had as in past tense? Why did you sell them?

[@billhines3243]

I Bought a 2016 BMW 28i xdrive with 28k miles, 4 cylinder Twin turbo 1 owner and it’s one of the funnest cars to drive.

[@bassman4201000]

Amg engines are hand built by one master mechanic. Pretty cool.

[@mikerobs1]

NOT SO SURE BOUT THAT

[@tomtom2136able]

Master mechanic something Scotty is not

[@aldodelgado39]

@@mikerobs1 newer AMG's no but 2014 and below are. Go do some research.

[@qlus]

@Nick J you can't deny the facts

[@e.t.3165]

So do the GTR's, with the mechanics signature on it.

[@jamesdonald7485]

I've just bought a 1993 W124 300E - the last of the Mercedes non computer cars. I've had 6 older Mercedes since 1978. I'm now 75 and I hope that I can keep this old girl going until I cannot drive any more.

[@tazmod7272]

I have a 2000 SLK 230 auto with 96,000 miles on it. 3rd owner. Bought it when it had 65,000 miles on it. So good so far.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Taz Mod very good cars 😀

[@Daniel_Colavecchio]

i have a 2001 SLK 320 with a 6 speed manual as a summer car. It runs great and is a lot of fun. It has just over 60,000 miles. No big issues but routine maintenance, new struts on the hood and trunk and the auto dimming mirror was replaced with manual one. No endless money pit, just fun in the sun.

[@jannieventer8880]

From what I see on those codes most of them were caused by a bad battery, I used to work for Mercedes, a sensitive car about voltage

[@rynovisionrl]

I have a 07 clk 550 and it has been cranking over long before starting but they said the batt and starter is ok. I recently had my alt. replaced then I coil went out. Any idea what it could be?

[@jannieventer8880]

@@rynovisionrl the motor is it the 113 or 273?

[@rynovisionrl]

@@jannieventer8880 I'm not sure. It's a 550 V8

[@jannieventer8880]

@@rynovisionrl Just check the first 3 or 6 digits of the engine number, it will tell you

[@DylanL69]

Could also be an alternator

[@flipyao]

Scotty stop putting “buy” and “Mercedes” on the same sentence.

[@erikisbaum]

Lol, what do you own and drive?

[@poldariser8686]

Ikr

[@yharnamite7349]

"because we can't afford them"

[@erikisbaum]

Just bought mine. Last week. 2007 E350 1 owner. $5k. I go to a shop here and pay half dealer cost for maintenance. Mercedes engines are bullet proof. Especially the old 5.0 liter SOHC V8. BULLET PROOF.

[@Gabrosoft]

schmuck congrats

[@baselhs]

Reliability on german cars depends on keeping on regular maintenance. I have a 2011 BMW 328i coupe that I bought used 4 years ago with 41k miles. Now it has 74k miles with ZERO issues since I bought it. I didn’t even change the battery and the brakes during that time. Actually it’s the most reliable car I ever owned including my 2007 Toyota Avalon which I bought new

[@TheLeGeNdPvE]

I find it funny with these guys.. I bought a bmw with 41k and it's got 74k super reliable... that is super low miles for a car no car should have problems till like 100-120k+ it just sounds stupid own it for 4 more years check back in

[@johnlucier5654]

@@TheLeGeNdPvE was thinking the same thing... 74k on an 11 yo car is a weekend driver.

[@TheLeGeNdPvE]

@@johnlucier5654 yeah I have had an acura for 3 and a half years I've totaled 120k miles since I bought it and haven't changed nothing but brakes tires filters oil and a battery oh and plugs....33k in 4 years is a Sunday cruiser lol

[@johnlucier5654]

@@TheLeGeNdPvE i just bought my second honda odyssey, a 2016. Its the best driving minivan out there, handles like a sedan. I wish I could say my 07 odyssey was as reliable as your acura but its still the most reliable vehicle Ive owned so far. Would have been happier if the J35 didnt need timing belts and valve adjustments but did em myself so wasnt too costly.

[@GlowingFernSlowedAndReverb]

Drove one as a valet, it is so heavy duty and good feeling with the steering wheel pairing perfectly with the point of view at which you sit, the size and length of the front gives this a crazy heavy duty feel.

[@sm7538]

You usually get these codes if the battery has been disconnected but I'm sure once you clear the codes they shouldn't come back on

[@alfatech8741]

True, a lot of them are just stored codes over 12 years which can be cleared

[@Kamalchagla]

I thought so ... it could also just be a ground or even a weak battery after so many years

[@simpinainteasy680]

Or new battery

[@AnontheGOAT]

Yup he should have cleared them and re-ran the scan again.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Almost equally scary and funny how one can think a million things are crumbling on a Mercedes/losing multiple functions and it turns out to just be a dying or dead battery. They certainly need every ounce of juice

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Scotty, my friend you started the benz wrong. You do not have to hold it to start just twist the key and let go and it starts. It is an auto start key.

[@zNoah]

My '13 chevy used to do that, our '19 Kia doesn't do it, caught me a bit off guard when I got on it.

[@bnastali]

I have the 1998 SLK 230, and it's been fantastic. Turns heads amazingly for this old a car.

[@oldmanrock7542]

I have a 99. I really like it.

[@DylanL69]

I have an 04 c230 kompressor coupe great car

[@oldmanrock7542]

I looked at a c230 to drive to work. I bought a BMW instead. Won't do that again.

[@DylanL69]

@@oldmanrock7542 bmw's are harder to work on and break down more

[@oldmanrock7542]

The car is cheaply built. I expected better.

[@MrSayonara88]

"I'd advise you to change all the struts on it, but it's totally driveable the way it is" KaPLUnk!!! 🤣

[@megadrop321]

LOL came here to read this ahahahahahaah

[@fidelcatsro6948]

thats what i tot too!!! spoke too soon!

[@Jblgaming045]

LOL

[@MrGigi-dz9cv]

Here, mechanics asked a month worth pay to put new struts. Not yet.

[@LindallJohnson]

This is exactly what I drive. Mine is an 06 and has just barely over 70k miles. Fuel pump went out, and that was fun. They arent cheap to fix. $1200 at the dealership. I did it myself for around $250.

[@BustaShenanigans]

Those codes likely tripped after they disconnected their battery. A lot of those codes look like the same codes my mechanic found in my SLK230 when i had replaced the battery in my car. If the battery is disconnected for more than 10 seconds, with most Mercedes', when you turn them back on, before driving you must turn the wheel all the way left, all the way right, and back center before you move the car. Otherwise, it trips a bunch of codes.

[@dayrock1948]

SCOTTY start taking care of yourself like you do on cars I need you to stick around as long as possible. Sincerely from a fan.

[@jamsxr]

“Doesn’t flip over” insightful

[@stuartt4029]

That's awesome how you sat on his hood with your keys hanging off your belt and whatever metal snaps are on the pockets of your pants, plus the embedded dirt and grit in the fabric from working in them rubbing the paint. Probably scratched it up real good. I'd fire a tech on the spot if I saw them do that.

[@basithph8958]

When it comes to Mercedes AMG, they can be really good cars and can last for a long time

[@teamawesome2171]

Hahahahahaaaaa

[@Noo-This-Is-Patrick]

InnerGuide I have an e55 amg loved it since day 1 and still running strong. No major repairs at all just regular maintenance

[@applepoop10]

Still not reliable as the boosted 300D.

[@kgisabeast]

The engines and transmissions are actually quite solid. Its the rest of the car that has problems

[@qlus]

@@teamawesome2171 even Rowan Atkinson who thrashed around a 190e still has that car for sale at over 200k mileage

[@miketothesupra]

Scotty kilmer should bring in his fancy tool to Mercedes dealer and scan brand new car. His first reaction Money pit😆

[@marcsys]

I tried to do that with a demo car at a Merc dealer once. Let's just say no sale was made that day!

[@michaelkennedy8573]

marcsys your arse😂

[@vikfox8]

i own a Mercedes Clk 200 2003 with 340.000 miles 550.000 km. and it was bullet proof so far! not a single problem.... Fantasticks videos Scotty!

[@876r876rf]

Scotty: I finally found a Mercedes I would buy! Me: No you didn't.

[@Enest03]

Exactly my reaction

[@qlus]

He'd love a 240d though

[@Enest03]

Depends on how he’s feel about the Diesel engine

[@qlus]

@@Enest03 that's the best part about those because they can easily get to minimum 400k mileage. Most diesel Mercedes are quite good and it's common to see diesel E class taxis with a gazillion miles on them

[@Enest03]

Kam yeah I know and understand that but scotty might have an objection to diesel e.g it’s only needed if your towing stuff cross country or something like that

[@eddiegardner8232]

I have an identical 2006. I bought it 6 years ago with 36,000 miles on it; now has 52,000. Has never needed any work but oil changes. Rides like a truck with AMG suspension, but handles well for the weight.

[@00raisergundam]

Scotty needs to download his own app to turn this Mercedes into a 94 Celica

[@TheLizardKing1967]

lol

[@phdequipped]

I've owned 3 Mercedes in the last 20 years. Finest cars I've ever owned. I have a 98 c 230 with close to 300 thou. on it. It still runs smooth, paint is nice, and gas mileage is great. Simply amazing cars if you know how to take care of them.

[@terrywho22]

245/*35*/ZR18...🤣 basically just slightly more rubber than wrapping a large rubber band around the wheel.

[@jacquesmartin9741]

Being the owner of an SLK 230, you fix the main fault and a lotbof the other fault codes will disappear, they're just spin offs, so its not that dramatic...have fun !

[@axjohn]

“There’s red things coming up NOW!” Cue Scotty’s ubiquitous “ENDLESS MONEY PIT” comment. 🤣🤣🤣

[@THEH2OMAN]

My 2007 2 seater Toyota has a V8 that produces in excess of 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft torque, I purchased it used for $5k with 270,000 miles. This vehicle continues to amaze me as it nears 300,000 miles.

[@FoodInDaHood]

I used to have a 2002 E class merc. One of the best cars I ever owned. Now they are rolling pieces of expensive maintenance... 😔

[@qlus]

Same with all cars, even Toyota's have gotten worse. More electronics more problems

[@intellectual1193]

Yeah all cars are made that way. At least new cars are safer than the old ones but they definitely don't last as long

[@intellectual1193]

Like everything else nothing is perfect. With a luxury car you get performance and technology that others don't have. But in exchange it costs a lot to fix and service

[@lobsturf7797]

The w210?

[@NokiaHumanForm]

@@lobsturf7797 same doubt. W210 or W211?

[@robecor_]

Nice to see an actual key again, not just a [hackable] remote transmitter w/ push button start..

[@williamedgarperrigo9813]

when Scotty started listing all the trouble codes I started looking for cliffs to push the car over.

[@Leo555ZZZ]

M113 5.4l V8 is the most reliable ,,easiest to service AMG engine ever made. If the oil is changed regularly ,,they are bullet proof. Just replace valve cover gaskets ,,crank position sensor and spark plugs every 12 years and that's it.

[@nicholasscatigno]

Noone: Scotty: s c a n t o o l

[@thedoo777]

Most of you people bitching about a r230 have never had one before! You have to remember this was once $95,000 car. So of course as they age you will have repairs, nothing out of the ordinary. If you want a new looking car on the inside, and most these cars have been a second car for the folks who drove them low mileage etc. and you want to know something both the previous model and the r230 finally going up in value! You can get these cars really really cheap

[@Gamma00Ray]

"The roof has electrical problems" I know it's a convertible, but I still LOLed.

[@michaelbaka4777]

Howdy Scotty!!! I've got an '05 Merc SL500- similar car. I think it needs a battery. Mercs will test funny or not at all if your line voltage is low or unsteady. If the customer is willing, ask if you can put a new battery in it. Clear all the codes and put at LEAST 50-75 miles on it and scan again. Whatever comes back are most likely to be "real" codes. I lived through this when I bought mine about 3 and a half years ago; fortunately, it was just one battery [mine takes two!!]. Just my 2 cents! Great work, buddy.

[@neonshadow5005]

Those are nice little cars. I've seen a few of those around and I like how they look. Saw one once, black, gold wheel rims and while I'm not usually a fan of this kind of thing .. it had an under-lit carriage and it actually made it look really cool. I think in part because that's *all* he did. Just some nicer wheels and the light and done.

[@DinoDocter]

My Grandad gave me his 2005 SLK 200 for my 21st birthday. Cannot wait till quarentine is over so I can finally bring it out.

[@beeleo]

Hey Scotty, I'd like to see you do a detailed scan of a brand new Mercedes and see how many faults there are right off the dealer floor.

[@seekthetruth4u]

10 minimum

[@frankiegaul8261]

Bout 58 codes , cars basically grenaded

[@fatherdrew]

i had a 1998 mercedes slk230. Cheapest car i ever bought...best car i ever bought. It had tons of power. Loved it! Would recommend to buy again! Thing about mercedes is their resell value totally sucks if you trying to sell. You'll be super lucky to get what you want.

[@TNPFan]

Scotty, I would like to see you scan a brand new Mercedes to see how many error/fault codes you find. Wouldn’t surprise me if you found more than one.

[@geraldryan8562]

Hi Scotty, I have a 2008 SLK 200 Kompressor 184 CV remapped professionally to 214, full package AMG sport etc, it’s the best car I’ve owned, 98K miles, low insurance and good fuel economy, no serious problems and I change the oil plus filters every 5,000 miles etc. It turns heads still today👍😁

[@bethsolomon7351]

When start AMG benz please dont overturn the key. just start and leave the key.

[@DylanL69]

All the Mercedes do that not just amg

[@billwhiteathome2080]

We have a 2007....replaced AC compressor and Cam Position Sensor...tires, brakes, oil, and a battery. 89k miles, runs like new.

[@SteveRogers461]

I like the official Mercedes hood strut !!! 😅

[@Woodarek]

50 cents!! 😂😂

[@DylanL69]

Those are easy to fix and you can find good after market ones for cheap

[@JITB0Reiu]

I've bit my tongue for awhile. For hoods that use dampers, do not rely on a prop. If you knock it and the hood slams shut, it is not designed to take that load and you risk cracking your head lamp or worse, breaking the headlamp seal and allowing water vapor to get in and ruin your headlamps when you least expect it.

[@jeremypomroy2307]

My favorite Mercedes sense Midnight Club 3 Dub Edition Remix!

[@aaryeshg.6526]

Hehe even Test Drive Unlimited had this exact car. A real beasty to drive and sounds like thunder.

[@HypocriticYT]

I used to have a Mercedes 280C European model with the 110 model engine, straight 6 with dual overhead cams and a 4 bbl carb. It was made without a radio and sunroof, just crank windows but it would go! 0-60 in 7 seconds was fast then. Independent suspension. It was a nice med green and didn't have 5mph bumpers, just the nice thin ones with no large rubber bumpers. I found Mercedes alloy wheels for it. A very solid car, wish I still had it.

[@garylangley4502]

Just as an observation from my knot-hole in the fence, it seems that several of the fault codes could be corroded or loose ground connections. Maybe it would be a good idea to clean and tighten ground connections after 8 or 10 years of use.

[@Major774]

Tip: Flick the key to the right to start (twist and release), you don’t need to twist and hold to start.

[@DylanL69]

Yup my favorite feature on my 04 c230 kompressor

[@callista6813]

One of my favorite cars.

[@radmansa5514]

Here where I live, I have a thirty year old ford, but they always turn me away syringes that the car is obsolete with no parts available, I also have a R128 Mercedes sl 500, from 1995. I still get parts from Mercedes, they still service and support the car, and I am able to do most repairs myself. Mercs from the 80s and 90s are very well built. 👍👌😎good video...

[@sandyperalta3734]

Thanks Scotty I was waiting for that video too. I'm planning in buying one of those bebys. Now I'm going for it thanks.

[@Vegas043-c3k]

The previous generation is even better, look for an SLK 32 AMG. I have a stock slk 320 and love it. The 320 does 0-60 in about 6.3 seconds on a good day.

[@brokeneuros9369]

slk 320 as an NA e55 Amg owner I have to say the slk32 is no joke that car is a Little Rocket!!! With pulley and tune it’s at over 400hp and nothing beats the supercharger whine that it packs. I’ve never seen one in person unfortunately but I’ve seen a few c32 amgs which have the same engine and those can leave a lot of modern cars in the dust till this day 👍🏻

[@vilijanac]

Car electrician to fix issues. Around $300.

[@aldodelgado39]

3 year owner of a 05 e55 these cars are bullet proof. No issues. AMG make their cars last.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

'Brake wear' Warning on dash!??? - Apart from that it's a good car. :)

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

If i'm wrong it's cos' I don't know what I'm talkin' about!

[@insayn7995]

You do realize that brake parts are consumables right?

[@EliteCrosser]

Brake wear has nothing to do with the design, thats the drivers cause

[@Gameboss2002]

Lol I HAVE the car and I changed the brakes. It’s just a sensor problem

[@chazmuska]

Little tip for you Scotty...with any Modern Mercedes that has the twist ignition....you just turn it once and let it go (almost like a push start). You don't have to wait for the engine to start completely before letting it go. ;)

[@04dram04]

Saying a Mercedes is a good car to own? WHere is the real Scotty, and what have you done with him?!?!?!

[@aldodelgado39]

*AMG

[@qlus]

@@aldodelgado39 ???

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

Nothing. He's just being honest.

[@borisstojanovic6633]

He now have money to buy one,that´s why

[@hubblefluff2650]

Boris Stojanović He’s always had the money to buy one, but he doesn’t want to waste money on trash either. The last thing a mechanic wants to do is fix his own car after spending the entire work week fixing other people’s cars. Kind of like how Janitors have messy homes.

[@oskariala-heikkila]

If the battery is weak or has been disconnected at some point, the undervoltage and circuit codes get stored in differnt modules. There is no actual probem in them if the battery and alternator are fine.

[@TheLizardKing1967]

Hey Scotty, you need to buy a large Toyota logo and replace the Mercedes grill Logo with that. Now that, i would love to see.

[@algrayson8965]

TLK19 - “Buy?” Scotty has a dozen of them in his garage!

[@TheLizardKing1967]

@@algrayson8965 lol

[@thedoo777]

Scotty you are the best I am enjoying my SL r230..

[@giannagiavelli5098]

the better car is the manual 350 slk its almost as fast and lasts forever with the same body

[@thermalgeothermal451]

Got a 2010 E550 coupe and drives like a dream. Not sure what Scotty is clamering on about reliability.Have to admit though replacement parts are hella expensive. Still worth the driving experience 👍

[@raymonheath1436]

I have owned 3 different slk's, they have all been excellent reliable practical and fun cars. I really don't understand why the have been underrated for years. My current 2012 slk350 is in my opinion the best of the bunch and is better in every way than the e type jaguar I had in the mid 70's. I have owned many different sports cars over the last 50 years, mercs are the best value when purchased second hand.

[@StoneysWorkshop]

where do Scotty’s customers wait? With the cat pillow?

[@TheNortheastAl]

You could have bowled me over a with a feather. Scotty found a Mercedes that’s a decent vehicle. Simply amazing!

[@qlus]

Just wait until a Mercedes 240d rolls onto his driveway

[@Butros1]

Sick I'm excited that Scotty found a good MB it gove me hope

[@ARBIS-19-70]

Had mine 4yrs solid car; only issues have been fuel pump; crankshaft sensor its a 2005 car with 83;000miles service regularly and it’ll look after you; great engine and exhaust note I like it maybe not for everyone but for what you can buy them for I’d say they are great value

[@Ch-hg1iu]

Scotty we know by now you dont buy cars

[@embajadoresboy4535]

What I learned about AMG cars are as long as you take care of them from the beginning of their life, they won’t cause you any problem. I own a 2015 C63 507 Edition coupe. I bought it brand new and so far only cosmetic things went wrong and I replaced with the warranty. One of them was the Dinámica two tone seats which wore out quickly so I replaced under the warranty. So far mechanically I haven’t had any problems. I am lucky I have a great advisor at my local Mercedes Benz dealership in Dallas Tx. He knows me I am very particular about my cars so he keeps me inform about my car repairs if I will need one in the future so I save my money. This AMG car is the last one with an aspirated engine which AMG killed already in favor of the non reliable Turbos. In a way still simple mechanically and easy to repair at the dealership. My advice is to buy a warranty if isn’t yours and never buy one on the cheap because when these cars are being abused and poorly maintained they are money pits. I had experience dealing with abused AMG cars when I bought my 2000 E55 AMG. I spent about $12,000 just fixing it in a period of 6 years. Nowadays the car has new parts and works fine but I don’t recommend if you don’t have the means to fix it. I am not a mechanic so I took my car every 2 months to my local Mercedes Benz dealership to fix it. Mercedes Benz are good safe reliable cars but you need to keep the maintenance as a priority. Don’t cheap out.

[@tommyolsen8224]

I love my SLK 🖤

[@oldmanrock7542]

Me too

[@Paul_anderson_creative]

Had a 190e, e200, e220, ce300, 300ce, s420l, s500 coupe... Never a problem. Would buy any of these again.... All pre 2000...

[@rathuanyatzi]

“ had a clean rear end” scotty 2020

[@robertoluis9238]

BEST FROM BOLIVIA...SCOTTY MAKEN MY DAY AT EVERY TURN...BLESSING