I’ve Been Lying for Years, Mercedes is Actually Better Than Toyota

I’ve Been Lying for Years, Mercedes is Actually Better Than Toyota, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Mercedes Benz car review. Best luxury car to buy. Buying a new Mercedes. Buying a used Mercedes. Should I buy a Mercedes. Why Mercedes are hard to work on. Why not to buy a Mercedes. The truth about owning a Mercedes. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

April Fools! If You Buy This Car, You're Stupid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amPUpZiPirJrpLs ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k 3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC 4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 5. Dash Cam (Every Car Should Have One): amzn.to/2YQW36t 6. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 7. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 8. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 9. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/3i7SH5D 10. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/301tYt9 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@isalmankhan1]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@hammywammy6813]

What if it’s not a joke 🥳😀

[@ObservingtheObvious]

Hahaha. You certainly got me. 😆

[@NicotineRosberg]

U got me. I'll admit

[@100vg]

April Fools - no fooling? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@mahhty4279]

Imagine having the balls to bring Scotty your Mercedes

[@themachine8009]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@L4J20]

especially when he ripped that beauty cover off 🤣

[@TopJoo7]

😆

[@Notthetimeforit]

@@MikeJones-pp7gu show me on the doll when Scotty hurt you.

[@hondanation9375]

@@L4J20 😂I was thinking same thing

[@newtonraymond77]

As a guy who owns 5 Mercedes I approve this message. Do your own repairs and avoid buying parts at the stealership unless you have no choice and you'll save lots of money and still use OEM parts

[@aryub5851]

Do your own repairs 😂😂🤦🤦

[@michaeldamanti8170]

Have you owned BMW? I got so tired of lack of reliability. Would you say Mercedes are more reliable?

[@RcH382]

@@michaeldamanti8170 i have 3 mercedes and love them all. had a z3 and couldn't wait to get rid of it.

[@michaeldamanti8170]

@@RcH382 So really is night and day?

[@ishkaranbrar313]

@@michaeldamanti8170 new bmw's are better.

[@johnharris6655]

I had an ML500. I will never own another Mercedes, but this one died a hero. Some guy missed his turn and t-boned my wife in our ML 500. The ML did it's job and kept her and my son safe.

[@extremedrivr]

Why?? Mercedes are awesome!!

[@MattBlack6]

So would a Hyundai.

[@williammurray1341]

A friend here in LA was hit by a Prius doing about 35 according to the cops. Laid his M-class on its side.

[@johnharris6655]

@Frank Fuentes They were in Jurassic Park 2. Very pedestrian with a 4.3L V8 and not a lot of Luxury. The Next gen that came out with the V8 had a lot more stuff.

[@roninbushito]

Their SUVs are the worst I would only get the E class and above. Toyota/Lexus makes the best SUVs

[@RT-mm8rq]

As a former owner of an SLK I can say it was definitely a great car but wait until you start having to do some major repairs especially when it comes to fixing that foldable top. Then again if I found a great deal I consider getting another one.

[@derrickjohnson5219]

Exactly right RT I heard those motors for the hardtops-to raise the car up cost 5000 each and their are two motors.

[@derrickjohnson5219]

To raise the top up.

[@alphagt62]

@@derrickjohnson5219 that’s insane! If those motors died, I’d just leave the top up for the rest of it’s life.

[@RT-mm8rq]

@@derrickjohnson5219 This was a while back. The top would occasionally just freeze when opening and closing. After getting the estimate on parts and labor to repair top and fix other issues with the car I chose to pass it on. It eventually made it's way into the hands of a certified MB mechanic. I'm pretty sure the cost of repairs was darn close to the actual value of the car.

[@datnigga7445]

@@MikeJones-pp7gu have fun taking your car to the shop every month

[@alphamacho6401]

Rev up April Fools! 🚗 💨

[@carbonio28]

What else can it be ?? Lol 😂

[@TrollHunterxXx]

Nobody has this much disdain for beauty covers 🤣🤣🤣

[@charltonarmstrong9022]

Notice how he didn't throw this one🤣

[@actionfaction2558]

A depreciated Mercedes with relatively low miles is one of the best car buys out there IMHO…I’ve bought 3 AMGs, all depreciated, under $20k, and all have been great.

[@christophercolumbus8944]

which AMGs? ?what year? C class?

[@actionfaction2558]

@@christophercolumbus8944 in the past…2 CLK 55s, under 70k miles, both at a price around $13k, and a 210 e55 with 60k miles, bought 4 years ago; as my current daily for $15k… Only the most reliable m13 engines and the strong trans, same as in the v12 cars.

[@actionfaction2558]

When I was looking to buy the E55, …I also looked at a 2014 E63s with 40k miles for $43k which I also thought was a great deal and a lot of car for the money. I went with the e55 because I could buy outright without a lien and I anticipated servicing and maintenance costs to be far lower.

[@christophercolumbus8944]

@@actionfaction2558 how was your insurance payments? i always wanted to own a E350 coupe from the old era 2010-2012

[@actionfaction2558]

@@christophercolumbus8944 With the first CLK 55…it was pretty high, more expensive than the Z06 Corvette I got next. The second time I purchased a CLK55, because the first one…was that one car I regretted selling, I learned that the cabriolets are low in numbers in the states, so I got collectors car insurance with guaranteed value of $14k for $600 a year ( rediculous low I know ). The E55…I don’t really know, because I have a multiple car discount. It’s not unreasonable though. Really the only time I noticed was during the first one…most likely due to my age…15 years ago. But, after the fact, I realized how good that car was, because through 40k miles, I only had to replace motor mounts and a thermostat.

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

Scotty: Mercedes is better than Toyota! Me, knowing it’s an April fools joke: 😏

[@mjgh2002]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@martintran7837]

Hahaha… I doubt too then you confirmed it

[@RcH382]

The joke is on those that buy toyotas or hondas

[@stiffybeanie4148]

@Ryan Nguyen Old ones are great but new ones are trash

[@gafurrzogaj1426]

Lol good one Scotty 😄

[@michaelmcloughlin3127]

Have a 2001 Mercedes C Class. Yes it's old and cheap but it passed our annual test 3 times since I owned it and it's powerful on the motorways. I know it will fail me oneday but I use Scotty´s tips to keep it going

[@jb6368]

Fact it's 2001 says it all,, different built compared to now for sure.

[@michealleeyoung4482]

..so the older ,the better?.

[@7inchwarrior888]

@@michealleeyoung4482The older Mercedes are easily 200,000 mile cars as long as you keep up on the maintenance. I have a 01 CLK 430 and it’s running like a champ with 143,000 on it. The main problem with older Mercedes is the valve gasket seals and it’s not hard to replace them.

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

April fools!

[@hamanncorporation1993]

Mercedes has never a chance Vs Toyota... Toyota and Ford are the best selling Cars in the World and Best Selling Car Brands. The Toyota Camry you can see so many for Taxi and Police in USA, Arabia and Asia. Mercedes you can not see and Japanese Cars are the most reliable cars...

[@jamesmcd71]

Back in 2005 I was expanding my business to cover from I4 north to the FL state line. So I was driving hundreds of miles 6 days a week. I started looking for a more comfortable car I found this 2002 S500 with 38k on it. This car had tech that is just now becoming available like lane keeping, auto distancing, auto braking, and fallow. In a 2002 I could lock on a car ahead of me and it would follow that car on interstate and small roads all by itself. One day I noticed the door didn't close. It has this thing called soft close. The car closes the door for you. It uses vacuum do alot of thinking like this. The door locks, windows, doors, and suspension. This pump started not working properly. Took it to the dealer they said it's a $3,200 repair parts and labor. So I looked into it the car seemed so well engineered it couldn't be that difficult to fix. The pump was mounted in a box under the trunk and the manifold was in a insulated box in inner trunk wall. All original parts were $768.00 and it took me less than 30 min to replace them.

[@AguaWaters]

most car with a lot of these problems, people go to the dealer. if your willing to do a little research and work these cars can last a long time. my 04 e55 had distronic (auto cruise control) that i still use to this day, i was shocked when i found out it had it.

[@dariush3587]

That's still a good amount of money just to close a door but yea that made a big difference.

[@moneyerakashcorrupt]

🔥

[@sebastianromero420]

$768 to make the door close 🤣😂

[@Jotomoz]

Lazy is how people make money do it yourself well done

[@komradkolonel]

One of my best friends is a mechanic and he owns a 1999 Mercedes E420 that was built in Germany. It was made before Mercedes went over the top loco with all the electronics and computers. It's got 170,000+ miles on it and it still runs like a Swiss watch. He wouldn't touch a Mercedes made from 2005 - present. He calls those things electronic computerized nightmares. A lot of them they won't even touch. They tell them to take it to a Mercedes dealer.

[@mopheousredpill7462]

😂😂😂

[@nickspaulding1511]

I’ve put 90k miles on a clk430. 2001 still no check engine lights lol

[@electric8668]

I think you meant E430

[@Notfiveo0]

I imagine the top getting stuck and me having a heart attack.

[@chrisadams6595]

Not true, I've sold my older benzes and bought a 2014 b180 blue efficiency with 50,000 miles on it . It's well made runs well , the 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine with direct injection is a great drive and can give 55mpg on a run. It's a well made car that we intend to keep for another 10 years before we go electric

[@geogeo8087]

Is it a coincidence that he uploaded this particular video on April Fool's Day?

[@luisaneyra7559]

The BEST or nothing!. This is my 4th Mercedes and never ever had a big problem with it!!!! 👍

[@israels841]

I can see Scotty was also having fun inside the Benz. Yes they are a pain to fix if you need it. But boi are they fun and nice

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

best in what? curious.

[@1119-w3u]

Toyota is still better though 🫡

[@Don_Latino]

I was shocked with the caption🤣🤣i quickly rush down here to see for myself

[@SonofaB__ssnessowner]

I'd love to lease a Mercedes one day. They're fun to drive and then I can give it back to the dealership before it becomes a problem on wheels

[@jameslehy647]

I did. Was such a nice car.the drive was so smooth.... at the end of my lease it had issues. Air suspension.

[@richsweeney1115]

So, pay for 3 years, and have nothing to show for it...

[@johnl3230]

@@richsweeney1115 exactly lol

[@anvi.a8976]

@@richsweeney1115 you can give it back to the dealership after the lease ends.

[@ESUNintel]

They’re not worth leasing unless you’re getting tax incentives (maybe look into that if you have/start a business), Mercedes doesn’t do high residuals so your lease payment isn’t much lower than financing it and then you’ll have nothing after the lease ends. Also, people don’t think a lease has an interest; but it does and sometimes higher than the financing promo rates of 0.9 - 3.9%. Makes more sense to buy or finance one and then trade it in 3-4 years later; IF you buy a rare or desirable model that people will want. By rare, I don’t mean a Maybach, even a GLA 45 AMG or C45 will likely get you a positive trade in. Alternatively, maybe consider a certified pre-owned, it’s ridiculous; but they come with a better warranty than the new ones do. …although I suppose a lease is more like a subscription, and even if there’s a major depression or some unusual circumstance, MB is forced to take the car back even if no one is willing to buy it at what they estimated. It’s complicated; but really hope you get to drive that Mercedes!!

[@rickstorm8948]

One of the best cars I owned was a E430 V8 13 years ago.... Gave me incredible mpg.....I still miss it.

[@jamesadams2333]

Such a beautiful car! The owner is luck to find a low mileage beauty like this one. Well done on the video Scotty!

[@805fillmore]

It lost 35 thousand dollars of value after 15k miles lol.

[@wlouisharris]

they are beautiful cars and they drive even better.

[@junehhan]

You have to admit these these Benz’ are just beautiful. Each time I am in the market for a new vehicle, I get so tempted to buy a Benz. Then I remember what Scotty says which is why I just bought a new Lexus. Of course I also remember how every friend of mine that has bought a German car has had nothing but problems.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

You either lease & keep it all under warranty work, or you work on it yourself. No other way other than at least being able to diagnose & have a GOOD indy who knows the brand. I need rear subframe bushings on my 2010 E350 coupe. I do my own work, but don't want to deal with pressing in/out the bushings given it's my daily. One dealer wants $2,200, another wants $7,700. I ordered my own parts for $98 & my indy is doing it for $600. I've done many jobs for less than $200 that the dealer wants thousands for. That's how you do it.

[@diablocls55]

I had 158k on my 2007 E550 when I sold it and never did any major repairs.

[@Chopper153]

If you're getting a German car be prepared to sell it after warranty.

[@josephcazzuto7198]

Totally agree. 2nd hand Benz, BMW, and Audi are dirt cheap and then I remember the cost of parts and labor 😆.

[@mentor_bajrami]

Get a german car made in germany, not US. The Mercedes made in US are low quality.

[@Megdad22]

Just buy two Elantras, and when the engine goes at 80,000 miles, drive the other one. After the first one is fixed under warranty,you have the other car. You then still have a couple of hundred thousand miles of comfortable driving under your belt for less than the price of one Mercedes!

[@marvinshenk]

It's kind of rare to see a car drop $35k in value with 15k miles on it, unless it's a European car.

[@kaywonderer]

American have less value drop and they make the most garbage cars in the world. So what?

[@David-nx2vm]

“They lost, and we won” - I almost spit out my coffee…

[@jayslomine4280]

They love to over engineer EVERYTHING One of the reasons they lost. Also the whole EVIL thing too!

[@beyourself2444]

That was funny…

[@AimForTheBushes908]

😂😂😂

[@UnknownUnknown-cd4hh]

It’s worth $60K, bought it for $25K? Sheesh, how does one get that great price?

[@cesarurzua8234]

They have no resale value

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

$60k when new. Euro cars depreciate hard because people are afraid of them.

[@extremedrivr]

@@RothBeyondTheGrave Virtually all cars depreciate when you drive em off the lots. Only now dealers are gouging people with their huge markups.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

@@extremedrivr very true. Have you ever shopped for used Lexus's though? Don't quote me on the exact math, but if take a Benz & a Lexus of similar age, condition, & milage. I can guarantee you the Benz will be around 50-70% depreciation while the Lexus will be at 20% depreciation at best. Sometimes even less. Before our current health & financial mess, I'd see BMW's with N54's in them with relatively low mileage for $3,500-$6k ALL DAY. Look up all of the awards the N54 won, but also it's insane maintenance. I'd see comparable Lexus IS250 & 350's starting at $15k going up to $20k. It was insane, but I get it. I see older classic AMG's for under $10k still. You'll never find a 3rd gen TL type S or Lexus ISF's for under $16k ever again.

[@Chopper153]

@@RothBeyondTheGrave BMW has improved a lot with their B58 and B48 engines developed with Toyota.

[@nathantherealtorsonoma]

Love my Mercedes. Had it for years no problems and I take it to a family owned Merc specialist so the maintenance is very reasonable.

[@cashgogetter6737]

Bought a Mercedes as a did research it’s more reliable than the bmw I used to have yeah!!

[@peterbutlien1335]

I have a 2008 Clk550. 5.5 liter V8. I average 19 mpg combined. Repairs are expensive, but its worth it. It's a pleasure to drive.

[@tomburke1687]

Peter-------Same with me----I have a CLK Mercedes and love it.

[@HighestIQ]

BUT IT'S NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE GREATNESS OF A 94 CELICA!

[@peterbutlien1335]

@@HighestIQ lol. I have owned American cars from the 60s, 70, English cars from the 80s, Japanese cars from the 90s and German cars from the 2000s and 2010s. I have found something to like in all of them, and no car is perfect. I'm sure most people have had the same experience. I feel that my Mercedes has a level of interior quality materials that the other manufacturers don't have. This is where it really matters to me. This is my interface with the car. I have 117,000 miles on my Clk. The interior is still in very good shape. I live in sunny Florida. I'm doubtful most other manufacturers interiors would hold up as well, unless it is entirely ugly, cheap looking plastic. There are always cheaper cars, always someone with more power, and less expensive to maintain. I happen to love my CLK550 despite it not being the best at everything. But it is amazing at being a comfortable, fast, classy looking everyday drive, whatever the cost that goes along with it. If I had a Toyota, I'd find a way to love it too. Appreciate any cars' ability to do what it was meant to, and don't sweat it not being what it was never designed for.

[@diablocls55]

Just sold my 2007 E550 with 158k miles. I loved it

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

@@HighestIQ compare apples to apples. If you want to compare a Toyota to a Merc, compare a Lexus to a Merc. It's like comparing VW to Lexus.

[@mikegonzalez8071]

Afternoon Scotty! 🏁

[@scottykilmer]

afternoon!

[@b22chris]

Good to have something fun to drive like this in retirement. Congrats to the owner of this beauty! Would love something like this to drive to the golf course.

[@moloono1]

I’d only buy one if I knew I’d be dead before the first repair bill came in.

[@peterallam6494]

02/4 22 - lf you weren't you would be on receipt of the Bill.

[@peterallam6494]

02/4 22 - Go look around the car park to help you decide which one to choose !

[@IndustMachWerksofTX]

Mercedes dealer wanted 5k to fix the radio in our c350. I bought one off eBay for 200, and swapped main board where the programming lives and it worked perfect.

[@erickirving6760]

" the Germans have many interesting ideas " a missile pops up u gotta love scottys humor😆

[@njstorozuk]

Seriously

[@MrDuncl]

and the Americans got the designer (Wernher von Braun) to design the Saturn V moon rocket.

[@TFSIChristmas]

If this is a joke purpose. I would laugh hope nothing else because even Germany was most hated country yet I love it. More people would really hate on Russia, also the USA on surveys🤔

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

@@MrDuncl then tell the Germans to figure out how to make consistently reliable cars again.

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

@@MrDuncl Btw, it was an American who created the first liquid fueled rocket in the 20s. Robert Godderd.

[@alansoler2653]

Can't believe Scotty made a compliment on anything more than a old Toyota Celica

[@corynrobinson]

I have 6 year old c-class and I love it. It's a really good middle ground. Nice torque, nice comfort, great handling, etc. Yes, they're expensive IF you take them to a dealership. Fix it yourself and save a lot of money.

[@AltruisticWarrior]

Every manufacturer makes a few reliable gems. They also make quite a few flops. I've owned reliable Fords, Chevrolet, VW and Toyota. I've also had considerable trash from each one. Gotta do your research. My VW for instance. 200k and it's only cost me 1200 in repairs in 10 years BUT it's a manual with the old reliable non turbo 2.0; base model with less crap to break.

[@4g1vn]

Scotty, love your channel and energy and thx for the suggestion for the volcanic rock odor absorber! I thought you were messing, but that stuff really works! Now on the MB, since around 2010-2012 they really got their act together when it comes to reliability. I’ve owned so many, I’ve lost count and I can’t think of a single one that game me issues in the last decade. Service them well and they will run a long time. I daily drive a 2012 ML 350 v6, w/ 100k miles and it runs like a brand new car.

[@cynthiasmith8136]

My 97 E320 has 130,000 rides perfect. Keep it in garage it will last forever🥳🎉

[@ilhamkantaraharja4903]

My dad bought a 2015 320i because he wants to enjoy his retirement with a premium-ish car, he really loves it and he dailies a Honda so we have a reliable car if it breaks.

[@dominicparker9298]

I have a ‘98 C280 with 114,XXX miles currently and it drives amazing for the years & mileage. Luckily got it secondhand for a steal from a somewhat wealthy elderly woman who just used it as a grocery getter, garage kept it & always took it to a Mercedes dealer for repairs/maintenance. Even my personal mechanic was shocked at how well kept and reliable this thing is. From what I see most of these C classes in the late 90s seem to be pretty reliable, can’t speak for the 00s & up. Had it for about a year & hopefully should last 5-10 more

[@RonKnowsStuff]

I have a 1999 SLK230 with 107,000 miles. They aren’t hard to work on, although I haven’t had to do much other than regular maintenance

[@racr2687]

I've had 3 SLK's myself now back to a 1998 SLK 230 Sport low milage only 70,000kms. It's my weekend car and I've only had to do regular maintenance myself at the moment they a great value for money however I suspect they won't be as cheap in mint condition in a few years

[@RonMar]

I can't wait for the new Mercedes Corolla Matrix!

[@zz6761]

German cars are hard to work on and they need additional care, for example, more frequent oil/ filter changes. But if you are doing your own maintenance and changing oils etc every 5000miles, I really had no issue with my 09 Touareg until 100k miles. I did have to change the driveshaft at 100k miles, but it was due to frequent off-roading in Colorado. I tried to drive a 2020 corolla to explore Uber Eats for two years as we were not required to go back to work 5 days a week. It was a good little car, but you cannot hear any radio comfortably above 60mph...The road noise/ wind noise is overwhelming. so was the Accord. Do not get me wrong, I am a big fan of Scotty, but I really feel VW cars are not that bad...I mean, I really do not plan to keep my car for 20 years or 1 million miles...

[@miketodd185]

Just always remember… get rid of them before the warranty ends… and your Good… 👊🏼

[@moloono1]

@@MikeJones-pp7gu You’re either joking or ill-informed. Lexus has topped the most reliable brand lists for the last 15 years. It’s the most reliable brand today.

[@extremedrivr]

Nah I just bought a 2013 C250 Coupe Sport a few months ago and love every mile I drive it. 30 MPG, comfortable, and fast.

[@moloono1]

@@extremedrivr This guy. You’re acting like that C250 Coup is a Land Cruiser, LMFAO 💀💀

[@extremedrivr]

@@moloono1 It's a fun car I love driving. I am a happy Benz owner

[@TECHBYTE-ARSENAL]

I’m currently daily driving a 2003 ML500 with 210k miles. Everything works and it drives great. Smooth 5.0 V8, from what I’ve heard this transmission is bulletproof, and a sunroof. Can’t complain.

[@georgessafi9302]

Bullet proof car dw, mercedes mechanic speaking. Just don't let unspecialised fools mess with it

[@FJB-MAGA]

Aren't you a little bothered that thing looks and feels like agricultural machinery? Built in Alabama...

[@tombartley6228]

Hi from England! I've owned a 2015 SLK 250 cdi (diesel ) for a few years now. It has the humble underpinnings of the C class, coil over suspension etc. Will max out over 150 mph and returns 65 mpg on a run. I've owned several generations of the Celica and have noticed no major difference in running costs between Toyota and Mercedes. I feel that Toyota have given up on styling for the European market!

[@-Good4Y0u]

This is great. It's better at burning money .

[@___AWFUL___]

Scotty didn’t get his new Toyota test drive

[@comali2212]

These plastic covers are not just cosmetics, they're there for a reason, to keep the dirt away from the complex technology.

[@JayA-pk7xy]

Exactly. The covers have a purpose. Do you really think the cheap car companys would pay money for the covers if it wasn't in there best interest?

[@Aphex331]

The previous owner knew his stuff. Amsoil sticker says everything.

[@jerryg50]

I would not buy this type of vehicle even new, and I can afford one! I prefer a vehicle that is comfortable, dependable, not overly expensive to service and maintain, and has decent trade in value. I have friends who bought Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. Extremely expensive to maintain. I would prefer something like a Lexus or an Infiniti or an Acura. Then at trade in time, the Japanese cars maintain decent value.

[@linehandibew6205]

The guy farting when the drop too closed killed me

[@memeco50]

Against your advice and my experience in old cars I bought an almost 300k mi 1998 MBZ E320 for $2000. Very nice and reliable. It's been running for almost a year. One of my best old cars ever. Was scared at first but now I'm happy. Don't know how long it will last but it doesn't matter really. My other car for Door Dash, a 1990 Toyota Corolla 200k mi. They really don't make them like they used to.

[@carft1234]

I hope u know those cars are tanks scotty doesn't know crap about the 1987-2000 benzes those are last good benzes ever

[@neilr603]

Almost like Scotty is just some old geezer who is unable to fix newer cars or afford luxury cars so he complains.

[@memeco50]

@@neilr603 he can afford for sure. But like says he's a cheapskate and laughs.

[@JohnSmith-ew6kt]

Mercedes B-Class B200 1.8 136 HP, 79k in July used since then as a taxi, now 136k and not a single problem on the engine or gearbox. Just changed twice the front links from antiroll bar link suspensin. Great value for the money considerint the car was only £6000, 8 years old now(2014).

[@bohan9957]

We won and they lost because they over-engineered the Tiger tanks.

[@renkhachatoorian302]

Cost of maintaining a manual transmission is nothing in compare with an automatic one. Go with manual.

[@neuro.weaver]

Happy April to you too, Scotty!

[@dirtyminerapparel]

I love my Benz. I do all the work and it’s not that different from any other car. I can drive from the Bay Area to Bend Oregon on one tank and the same back. I usually have enough gas to drive around for a day or so on that tank after each direction so they actually do pretty decent. I love the “glide mode” it really helps extend the range. Mines a 2017 E300 with the AMG rims and other parts. It’s truly my highway car. Also it’s kinda fun to open it up occasionally. It will hit 150mph much faster than you expect not that I recommend anyone go above the posted legal speed.

[@jsk.71]

It really is mind boggling that German engineers can design some awesome performance cars yet they forget about the reliability part. It should go hand in hand, if you pay that much, it should last longer. JUST A SUGGESTION GERMAN MANUFACTURERS.

[@mrebholz]

They've been there, they've seen it. It's an economic decision to manufacture engineered obsolescence. Daimler is owned by shareholders, mainly from oil exploiting countries; they ask for bottom line. For them, these cars, dangled together by German wage slaves, make perfect sense. The annual share dividend is most reliable.

[@subbaaja100]

Yet diesel mercs with more than 300 000 miles are not that uncommon. Some even have 500 000

[@FJB-MAGA]

They can't achieve reliability due to lack of such concept in their minds. It's a way of thinking what's important, kind of a philosophical attitude and ability. A Japanese engineer, on the other hand, is equipped with wisdom on fundamental DNA level and thus is able to deliver truly valuable products, not just mechanically assembled parts. Additionally, the germans design "money pits" on purpose so snobs and all sorts of inferiority complex victims can be easily enslaved for a lifetime.

[@done-ahhh578]

Hydrogen fuel cell cars are slower than electric cars but on sustainability they beat them out by miles. I really hope people eventually realise this is the better way to go for everyday cars that really don't need to be fast

[@jeliarra]

1:36 my back groaned and started to ache just looking at that side view. My back does NOT miss the CLK320! Toyota Venza is just right (_!_) level for getting in and out with a bad back! But I have to say, I do miss the way the old CLK320 hugged the road, the center of it, the control I knew I had.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

You have to be involved in Euro car ownership. They're for enthusiasts & the mechanically inclined, not people just looking for econo box transportation. You don't wait until things fail to address them, you know your chassis & maintain what needs addressing WHEN it's necessary. You don't just get in it & drive & ignore symptoms, sounds, or the passing of time for say fluids, filters, etc. Know what options/features to avoid (if you're not willing or able to deal with them), & do your homework. Millions of people own Benz, BMW, etc with little to no catastrophic problems because they're not stupid.

[@JoseMesta]

This 👏🏻

[@inforthewin3231]

Scotty "no arguing that" Kilmer

[@John-pl4fl]

I mean I have a Mercedes too, an AMG to be specific, as long as you can fix it yourself and are not at a shop's mercy for repairs, it's not bad at all to maintain these cars. Sometimes you gotta pick up a wrench and get to it because to play, sometimes you gotta pay.

[@NokiaHumanForm]

That an E55 in your profile picture ? I drive a w211 E240 but I also work on my car myself 😂😂

[@John-pl4fl]

@@NokiaHumanForm no, it's an e63

[@NokiaHumanForm]

@@John-pl4fl Aight M156 it is

[@John-pl4fl]

@@NokiaHumanForm yes sir, the legendary AMG engine that has more issues than fun aspects 😂

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

@@John-pl4fl nice the enigmatic w211 E63?! Love it! 90% who watch channels like this don't know how Euro car ownership works. They just compare them to Toyota & Honda which I get if you don't want to be deeply involved. I also love working on my Benz even though it's only a 3.5L M272.

[@brucegibbins3792]

I've owned and driven two M-B motor cars over the years. These were old style big, bad, Benzmobiles that were excellent cars for regular highway and long distance driving. OK around town too. Since then though and while there are still full size M-B being manufactured, it's the diminutive much smaller editions that seem to have a more obvious presence on the road these days. This changed situation seems to give the appearance of M-B being little different than a Benz badged Toyota Corolla. How the once mighty have fallen🙂

[@att3121]

I love you Mr. Kilmer and I'm glad you explain to the people the difference between a Germany made car and an oversea one. Both Mercedes and BMW are fantastic cars in Europe.

[@sdaafasfad]

They're great to drive no doubt - the AMG mercs are great as are the M series BMWs. But great in terms of reliable? Not at all. Great in terms of being reasonable to repair from a cost perspective? Sure, if you sell a kidney or two. And I live in Europe. If you finance/PCP/hire a Merc/BMW it's fine because such a package comes with warranty. But buying an old BMW or Merc outright is usually a recipe for economic disaster. I considered a BMW 335i for months before settling for a 350Z. Now, the Nissan isn't the most reliable of brands when it comes to Japanese cars - the Z compared to say, a Civic Type-R EP3 can be classed as unreliable! But compared to the 335i with their host of engine problems from dodgy turbo wastegates, turbo failure, high pressure fuel pumps, clogged injectors, boost pipe failure, valve oil leaks and dodgy water pump - just to name a few - the difference is night and day... Even the cheap consumer BMWs are expensive to repair. My sister had recently bought a BMW 116i, had a problem with the engine misfiring, finally diagnosed to be the ECU. After everything, it was just shy of £1000 to fix.

[@outwiththem]

Europeans sticking to Europe machines, even if they are ripped off by them. Not intelligent as they say they are. Fanaticism is not intelligence.

[@jamesajanda]

I just bought my 4th mercedes benz. This one is a 2012 CLS550, Twin Turbo with 60k miles. This car is a V8 4.7L but gets 27 miles to the gallon if you can keep your foot out of the gas. It drives great! Very classy and smooth.

[@DonutVIP]

I was about to say...but realizing it's April fool's day lol Toyota power, last forever

[@diablocls55]

I just traded my 2007 E550 with 158k miles for a 2006 CLS55 AMG with 55k miles. I never had to do any major repairs on the E550. Basic maintenance. Take care of your car and it’ll take care of you. And don’t buy one made in the USA.

[@robsmith1a]

I bought an SLK two years ago. They are good value in the UK too but here there are a lot of specialists to help Keep servicing prices low

[@damianpasour]

Nice Scotty I have a 1991 Mercedes Benz 190e 2.3 it’s in excellent condition I’m really happy with the car the older Benz were much better made!

[@andyandy4605]

Definitely a beautiful toy. I love Mercedes

[@josephwatson2711]

What all looks gold ain't gold

[@grandizer4531]

I bought a 2011 C300. It's been great. Solid car.

[@jjsgarage3634]

Man what a beautiful car. But yes for the price, you can’t go wrong!

[@Zebra_3]

you can go wrong...it's a money pit Mercedes.

[@keithgraham9547]

Over three years ago, I bought a 2014 E350c with 70,200 miles. Other than routine maintenance, I've spent about $180 to replace a frayed cable that went to one suspension system, and replaced a ridiculously expensive AMG rim that cracked because of all the stupid potholes the city doesn't fix. I can't complain. It cost me $18,080 including tax and tags.

[@bcgrittner8076]

That Mercedes is a nice car. With the top down, however, it appears to have less trunk space than the old Ford Sunliners.

[@bcgrittner8076]

Or was that Skyliners?

[@bcgrittner8076]

@@MikeJones-pp7gu The Skyliners were considered quite advanced for their time. They are now collectible and sell for top dollar. They have withstood stood the test of time.

[@NikeMikey101]

That Toyota 4runner in the background probably has 400k on it and will outlast that Mercedes lol

[@surfside75]

I'd have a custom made carbon fiber center cover for that motor.. Worth the $.

[@bojanmilovanovic747]

That engine cover is there for a reason... Pedestrian safety (prevents injury because of sharp and hard engine parts).. Bonnet is soft on any car, so thee must be plastic engine cover ...

[@johnnylind973]

Ive been driving mercedes for years , and im not going to change to another brand .

[@AndyGrouch]

I've listened Scotty a lot but I'm still concidering Mercedes for a next car. Going for Merc after Lexus though....

[@rachael943]

Do it!! They're soooo much fun!!

[@1VaDude]

My wife has an Audi TT. German engineering is awesome........but you pay big time when something does go wrong.

[@jnellie1970]

Agree with you on this one. I loved our Mercedes…until it needed to be repaired. But the 4matic on it was amazing. Have to be made overseas, still don’t trust any “made in the USA” cars. The good ‘ol UAW is more harmful than good. They forced automakers to go ultra cheap and crappy….don’t rock the boat mentality. Get paid and go home…that’s the UAW. Toyota or Honda…no out of control unions and everyone has a say in quality production (it’s encouraged instead of discouraged). The UAW has killed the domestic car market. I’m all for Union’s…except when they get so powerful that they dictate the quality of a product. When that happens, it’s a sad day in the US of A.

[@petshopboyspartnership]

The fart during the drop top was priceless!! 💰

[@vbrookie]

I had R350 and E320 before that. Only problem they had were they were ahead of its time and my wife was driving them when she totaled both. If you are proper DIY person and maintain your Mercedes well. It will be cheap and the car will last a life time.

[@FJB-MAGA]

Mercedes/BMW/Audi, cheap and life time in one sentence is contradiction in terms.

[@Dingo.100]

almost got me

[@kclefthanded427]

Low mileage with few gizmos at a low price is that way to go if you're mechanically inclined

[@toppermost66]

I owned one of these and it was an absolute, absolute nightmare. Good looking, strong engine, strong transmission, that's it.

[@double_joseph327]

What happen why was it a nightmare ??

[@bobgnops]

The engine cover is actually a sound damper not just to look pretty Keep it on it’s actually expensive

[@michaelcrockette8694]

depends on one’s definition of “better”. if “better” means luxurious, expensive materials and more gadgets, absolutely. if “better” means reliability, you’re nuts.

[@melissasmess2773]

I bought my $50,000 Mercedes Benz for &15,500 with 22,500 miles on it, it is AWD, 305hp, I am a retired mechanic. I bought the lighted star and removed both engine covers. It’s the best deal I have gotten in years and absolutely blows away competition if acceleration is needed!

[@mikepawlikguitar]

Selling a 60k car for 25k with that low mileage sounds like piss poor business acumen to be completely honest. Should have gotten 40k for it

[@slm8025]

Scotty's right- just got a 2012 250C turbo Coupe,. 1.8 4cylinder/7 speed a STUTTGART CAR! for $8000, put $4000 into it, (electrical codes! LOL!) and now I have my weekend driver, 36mpg/$80 a month) IF you do not have to depend on a Mercedes and do the maintenance, they are a great "fair weather " friend!)

[@frankstone8930]

Normal Mercedes cars will run 500.000 miles if you do the maintenance. But Mercedes race cars will cost you money, alot of money.

[@tommyolsen8224]

We had a SLK for 7 years , best car ever!

[@bghoody5665]

I have to disagree with Scotty about the Merc - if I ever get one, it's going to be an AMG with a V8 for sure, gas hog or not. As for hydrogen cars, I've heard something helpful for infrastructure would be to create the liquid hydrogen where they sell it cutting out having to transport it.

[@diablocls55]

Benz V8s are surprisingly reliable. I’ve owned 3 of them. Just sold my 2007 E550 with 158k miles and my old 2003 E500 had 205k when it was totaled. Just got a 55k mile CLS55 AMG.

[@bghoody5665]

@@diablocls55 I've heard the same thing about Merc drive trains for years now and that any unreliability comes from the crazy technology they're always introducing. With that in mind, it's too bad MercAMG doesn't make a stripped down, bare bones sports car. I think that's why the SLR has always been my favourite.

[@JamesRoder-b2i]

I have had 5 Mercedes since 2015....never had to pay for a repair...best cars / suv's I have owned...currently have a 2022 GLE 350...no issues and is a dream car inside and out...will keep this one for a long time....Mercedes are the best cars I have owned and their customer service is second to none.

[@aaronfarrell516]

The Wheels on that Merc is probably worth more than my Corolla 🤣🤣

[@hondanation9375]

But the wheels won’t last as long as your Corolla 😂

[@nicholashennessy6740]

I just hope when I’m Scotty’s age I’m as up to date or more with car technology than he is.

[@neilr603]

Lol he’s up to date to 1994 so you can pass him now.

[@billthom19]

My Mercedes C350 was expensive to repair, the electrical system had numerous failures. Every repair averaged $1000. My Camry I could maintain myself. The Camry was cheap to maintain. I prefer reliability to feeling like the car makes me special.

[@JamesSusanka]

Love the Amsoil sticker - the best oil.

[@sasukesuite1]

Well played Scotty. Well played.

[@empmw]

Daily a 1998 ML320 w 235k miles. Original engine/tranny. Thing just will not die. Still see a few of these dinosaurs on the road too. Scared to get a fancy newer model w all the electronic “advancements”

[@StevenSampsonHorseDentist]

Now that was one of your funniest videos! I've been watching for a while and I really enjoy you and your videos, but I've been wondering about your opinion of the MBs. I've been driving the '91 420 SEL for almost 20 years and I have put nearly a million miles on them, maybe more. I did drive an '86 300 Turbo Diesel until the odometer spun three times; unfortunately, the car came from Massachusetts and the rocker panels had rusted out and my girlfriend was complaining about the way it looked to my customers. I still miss that car! The SEL was the biggest production car and I feel comfortable in the car, plus there is room for my equipment in the massive trunk. I can get over 22 miles a gallon, if I don't drive like a poor man's Parnelli Jones. Although, it's hard when you feel that comfort and power. The fuel injection system was advanced in its day and was shared by Rolls Royce and Porsche, but it gives many amateur mechanics headaches these days because it is so unique. Currently, I am looking for a 420 engine with 100,000 miles on it, my current engine won't pass smog with 450,000 miles on it. Another engine might take me into retirement or longer. Keep up the good work, I love the channel. Here is a funny MB story for you. I was paying for a part at the MB dealer, it was under $20.00 and I was breathing easy, when the elderly gentleman next to me paid $1,500 for an oil change on a 560 SL. I am 75 so who knows how old he was. He looked at me like his internal organs just stripped gears. I smiled at him with my best stable boy smile.