Mercedes s550: best luxury under $20k

[@BobRickes-xf5ed]

Great find! The s class should come with a warning: "you can't drive anything else after you've driven an s class!" Simply the best in everthing.

[@AndyLaRides]

I agreed! As long as proper maintenance done, I see some owners keeping it after 150k miles, and won’t replace it. First they still enjoying it, second: value went down so much, they understanding it doesn’t make sense to sell it for cheap. And i simply love to buy something much depreciated but full of cool things inside. Massaged seats, yes pls!

[@ezinafauda4394]

SO TRUE! I test drove a new S class and ever since then I hate everything I drive when it comes to comfort and ride quality.

[@roi3761]

There’s a saying “you can buy a used $100k car for $20k but when something goes wrong, it’s a $100k car !!” 💸💸

[@AndyLaRides]

It’s a chance with risk of course. But i would risk and drive Sclass vs any other car for same price. What would you choose?

[@marco8696]

​​@@AndyLaRidesme too, but in italy is not yet under 20k€ (the price is about 22k/40k€)

[@MIROSLAV94]

Wow.... what a lovely car...

[@AndyLaRides]

@@MIROSLAV94 love this one too! Thx

[@msb7414]

Alright!!! Like like!!!!

[@roi3761]

That unusual sound at the end couldn’t have come at a worse moment

[@TheWirelessace]

😂 The car is cheaper but the maintenance prices stay the same.

[@AndyLaRides]

Sometimes even more😃

[@rolandrado2914]

Yes maintenance is isn’t cheap but this car is not for you guys 😂😂😂 look after some nice dodge 😂😂😂

[@CorporateJetpilot]

You can fry the computer by jumping the front battery, that’s the Aux battery dude

[@AndyLaRides]

Aux battery not there. Jumping MB like that over 20years 😂

[@questomaniaofficial4756]

I dont know why, but this video is very interesting to watch, how you recover cars from the auction, rebuild them and resell! Pricewise :) take that point, Andy

[@AndyLaRides]

Thank you for support! This car likely needs almost nothing! I’ll keep sharing my experience and show you more interesting things)

[@gideonighodalo3476]

Nice One 🙂

[@AndyLaRides]

And sweet price 😜

[@ashishpatel350]

Lexus LS

[@AndyLaRides]

Those cars will live forever)

[@Mlachake]

Lexus GX 460

[@TheWirelessace]

My favorite 😍 I love the LS500

[@theodoreyoung8777]

🤝 Owner of a 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mine 💎😍🥰😎.

[@ezinafauda4394]

@@theodoreyoung8777 Mines?

[@turnne]

Seems like a good deal...but two things I think about on these. If this was a one owner, as was stated in the video, they took a HUGE hit over what they had paid when they got rid of it. The other issue here is that one repair can cost a significant value of the car, especially if you go to the Mercedes dealer

[@AndyLaRides]

Thats 100% true! Thats why I will never go dealer, only mechanics I can trust. And most of the time will find a parts myself, since all resources available this days!

[@adamphynes7342]

I think most people who buy a new S-Class, they know what they’re getting into cost/depreciation wise. Also, sometimes if you take a car to places other than a dealer, it could end up costing more than just the dealer. The other shop might not be able to fix everything, & then when you go to the dealer, you have to pay to diagnose the car, even if you know what’s wrong. Or, if the other shop supposedly fixes the problem, & then it doesn’t work, you might still have to go to the dealer. While dealers may cost more, I use it as piece of mind that it’s the last resort. I They should be able to fix all issues (if the car isn’t too old, & parts not available), maybe you can know whether it’s worth the cost to fix.

[@turnne]

@@adamphynes7342 It seems to me that that the people that buys these new dont keep them past the warranty period. I agree with your finding a good independent mechanic when you can for the cars out of warranty. I just think that applies to the 2nd, 3rd etc owner. Its really the person that owned it in the first 4 years that takes the biggest hit in depreciation in the value of the car. But they DID have warranty peace of mind. After that the value of car [probably reflects the risk of ownership

[@alexhualex2681]

considering this car that gets compared to ultimate high brand cars such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley & other top of the line in luxury, this is rather the smartest buy when looking for brand & premium luxury all together.

[@robertmorgan2219]

Meanwhile, Toyota has been actually better built

[@better_together-w4m]

That’s my old car!

[@AndyLaRides]

It’s a great car

[@artyom74]

Mamma mia 😂

[@AndyLaRides]

😂

[@ElonMarvinSSS-yv6nn]

Bought a CPO 2019 S560 with 26k miles yesterday and loving it so far. 121k brand new purchased for 61, feel like I got a great value.

[@theewelder]

how much?

[@AndyLaRides]

@@theewelder61 he said

[@iscreamcandytv9642]

I bought CPO with like 50,000 miles. That thing was nothing but trouble I couldn’t wait to sell it. I now just drive Lexus I have about four different Lexus vehicles. Please keep me updated on how soon you have to go to the dealership and how horrible to experience is even though everything is gonna be covered. It’s just having to go from driving your big beautiful ass class to now sitting in that little terrible C class. lol and then them telling you that they fix the problem but really they didn’t. They just reset everything they didn’t replace anything and the problem keeps coming back over over and over and over again they replace it and it fails again and you just keep dealing with the same couple of issues over and over and over again and no one knows how to fix them. lol but the car is beautiful. I love the self driving features in the Burmester speaker. System is awesome too. Absolutely absolutely the best looking sedan for that price range besides like a Rolls-Royce the presence I used to pull out of any parking lot and it was like to see what part everyone would let me cut in front of them because I’m driving the s class, of course.

[@pete64041]

I think e450 is the way to go...2020 are going for about 30k right now...save 30k, don't lose much imo

[@aonforme3349]

Nice car, but not so nice on the pockets when the inevitable issues start.

[@vincentbenedetto1892]

Then another 20 k when u need to start fixing it

[@AndyLaRides]

You might get lucky up to 150k. If not abusing with ok maintenance

[@JoseMarquez-oo7sl]

Transmission problems

[@AndyLaRides]

You right. Sometimes!

[@iscreamcandytv9642]

I’m laughing so loud right now I own this car 2015 it had about 60,000 miles and I bought it and it was nothing but trouble so many electrical issues so many failures I went to the Mercedes dealership for three months straight every week every other week and every time I was given a little shitty ass C class or an E class to you some little small BS I got so fed up with the BS. I just end up selling it and going back to Lexus. I now have a 2001 LS 430 ultra luxury with massaging rear backseat package and radar cruise control. It’s hilarious how the new car does the same thing. The S class did for me. The LS even has air suspension as well. I paid 2200 for that LSI paid $80,000 for that S class. I’ll never buy a Mercedes again.

[@dallasborn8574]

I feel your pain. I started with a E-350 no issues had it 4 years. My wife needed a car so I traded it for a 2006 GS 300 AWD this was 2014. Also purchased C-350 2008 from the same place the next week. I had it 5 years only issue was ignition coil. Finally traded it for a 2015 S-550 sport. Beautiful! After 3 years and my wife not knowing how to drive I got another Lexus LS 460. And we still have the GS300.

[@AndyLaRides]

That’s crazy! But if you wouldn’t buy it, you would never get such a great experience in your life! people selling Lexuses because they getting boring of nothing happening with this cars at all)

[@Marcus-j7x]

I felt every word you spoke like I had a 2013 Bmw 750li nothing but trouble and I came from a Lexus so im going back. indeed

[@davontyrell3724]

You obviously just had a lemon , Mercedes are great cars 5 years driving them now and I’ve had zero issues

[@carycoller3140]

​@@Marcus-j7x I feel you. I've owned every luxury brand. Benz, Audi, Cadillac, Rover and BMW. The MOST unreliable cars I've owned, hands down, are from BMW. Nothing else comes close to BMW unreliability.

[@bro.sweets4583]

how many miles you said?... 300,001 miles on it🙄🤦🏿‍♂

[@AndyLaRides]

Still runs like a champ 😁

[@relaxunited]

really? this car still luxury?

[@AndyLaRides]

I think so!

[@Oj-sr3ww]

What year is your sclass?

[@AndyLaRides]

15

[@lapradterai5711]

прикольный акцент)) круто!

[@michaelparker2225]

Just always know you will have to repair it! Have your wallet ready!

[@AndyLaRides]

👍

[@AH-mj1rd]

Does it come with Vaseline?

[@AndyLaRides]

Sure! Free for “Brutus”

[@AH-mj1rd]

@@AndyLaRides thanks! I will need it for the maintenance bills

[@neworleansmade504]

​@@AH-mj1rd lol

[@5hunnidCG]

The 7 series is a better bargain then the S550

[@AndyLaRides]

Love them both!

[@DMVBaller362]

750 or 740?

[@pete64041]

@@AndyLaRides I saw at our dealership 2021 750i xdrive with 16k miles going for 48k with full self driving...Almost too good to pass up imo

[@smithmau167]

7 series has a higher TCO than an S

[@5hunnidCG]

@@pete64041 I saw a 2021 BMW 750i Xdrive for 44,000 with only 23,000 miles. I think people hate em because they’re gas guzzlers but I love both of my 7 series..

[@LiamAndersonIL-yu7eq]

great video!

[@AndyLaRides]

Thank you 🙏

[@greenavenger1546]

This brands are money pits💸💸💸💸💸💸💸💸

[@AndyLaRides]

But it’s so goood😍

[@neworleansmade504]

I always liked sports cars but now im starting to want a benz

[@AndyLaRides]

For that price, nothing to compare with depreciated high msrp Sclass)

[@WilliamJackson5-ve7bf]

Great review Andy! Keep going!

[@AndyLaRides]

Thank you for support 🙏

[@valisa7207]

Just another dump flipper . Junk auction cars

[@AndyLaRides]

👍

[@gsxellence]

But is it reliable?

[@AndyLaRides]

As long as it maintained)

[@issavibez394]

2014 and down is where they excel with quality newer and up is junkkk tooo much plastic

[@AndyLaRides]

What do you think about new body 22& up?

[@nelsonperez9153]

Check battery’s cables are they tight.

[@AndyLaRides]

👍

[@srtbuddah2504]

Im about to buy myself a w222 s550 in a few months or so what should I look out for & does this car have common or serious problems around 50k miles or more please let me know

[@AndyLaRides]

Nice! Coolant/oil leaks, turbos issues(most of a time a had sensors problems or hoses). In my experience engines/transmissions going over 150k!

[@n0rbakn0rbak38]

You can drive 2 miles like baller !! How much is car insurance for a Benz with 300k

[@AndyLaRides]

$47.99 a month 😂

[@khaleefax9553]

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