Mercedes S65 AMG : Ownership experience over the last 6 years

Just a quick video of how my W220 S65 amg has been to be, more reliable than youd assume

[@FvGa]

One thing ppl should ALWAYS keep in mind; internet is made for complaining. If more ppl like this guy posted their actual experiences then this car wouldn't have the rep it does.

[@SaabStory636]

I think a lot of the bad rep euro cars get in general is because they buy the car based off the price because you can get these cars for a very good deal compared to original msrp but can’t afford the maintenance or aren’t willing to try and fix things on their own. Only exception is the b5 s4’s those seem to actually be as unreliable as the stories say.

[@CylinderHeadE60]

Multiple AMG owner, they take care of you if you take care of them.

[@DivergentDroid]

My mom bought a used 2007 s65 in 2013, paid 53K for it. Every year something expensive breaks and she always takes it to the dealership with extended warranty for them to maintain the car. Now it's worth between 22 and 33k tops and it's cost her more than it's worth. She cant sell it for a price that makes her happy and she's a 93 year old lady who hasn't driven it much. It's a piece of Junk! She'll never buy Mercedes again, they are prone to breaking often and do not hold their value.

[@jodul6557]

@@DivergentDroid have you ever considered that the reason something expensive breaks is because she does not drive it S65s are prone to expensive repairs if you leave them sitting. Furthermore, 22-33k is normal in the US for an S65. Those depreciate a lot. That’s what tends to happen with age. Also, did you seriously think a formerly 200k vehicle would have the same repair costs as an economy vehicle?

[@erichknodel4334]

@@DivergentDroid 2007 was the first year for the W221. They had many issues. Always do your research when buying anything that expensive.

[@DivergentDroid]

@@jodul6557 She doesn't let it sit, she drives it everyday but probably less than 15 miles unless she has to go into town which is 18 miles away. I'd expect a 200K high end car to have such good quality parts they Don't break as often as hers does, especially since the car is Not driven to death.

[@DivergentDroid]

@@erichknodel4334 She was talked into this by my corrupt brother in law. He told her it was a Saxs Fifth Avenue s600 special edition with only 20 made. I even have a ton of paperwork he gave to her with the car that talks about those special editions. She was in her mid 80's when he did this. She didn't know. Previously she had driven a Toyota Camery and someone hit her and her husband which caused him to die, so my crooked brother in laws reasoning was to get her a car that wouldn't harm her if it got hit again. I'm thinking it was all a smoke screen and he pocked probably 20K. He bought the car at police auction. It has belonged to a drug dealer in New York who is currently sitting in jail.

[@AutobahnVault]

Good honest review of an amazing car. I have a 7K mile W220 S65 on my inventory, while daily driving a W220 S600 with 150K on the clock and climbing. Amazing machines.

[@uzzle21]

and yo car is amazing love the videos

[@AutobahnVault]

@@uzzle21 Thank you!

[@javafzal3782]

Is it for sale w220 s65?

[@AutobahnVault]

@@javafzal3782 The 7K-mile S65 is sold. I have a Renntech S65 with 30K miles for sale at this time.

[@javafzal3782]

@@AutobahnVault what colour? And what price? And where are you located?

[@erichknodel4334]

I daily drive an SL65 and a CL65. Yes they require maintenance and yes it’s more than a Toyota but I love them and wouldn’t trade them for anything brand new. Thank God you can find parts for them from V12 coil packs and FCP Euro. It definitely makes owning them sting a little less. The only thing that never changes is the insane high insurance premiums.

[@thatmatty231guy]

Well said - V12 is legendary 🤟

[@rajgill7576]

How bad is insurance if you only get liability?

[@erichknodel4334]

@@rajgill7576 The SL65 is the most expensive car to insure. I have a multi car policy with State Farm and as much as I hate paying that bill they are very good. Owning these V12s can drive you crazy between the gas, insurance, parts and service. You have to really love them

[@DanielBenzs65AMG]

@@erichknodel4334that’s weird, I have an 07 s65 and my insurance isn’t bad at all

[@Chrissy212]

i think it makes a huge difference when they are driven and don't sit all the time i wish i had just gone for a amg or the s600 like i really wanted but I love my s500

[@DanielBenzs65AMG]

Once you feel the abc suspension you’ll never want another non amg s class

[@FirearmTutorials]

I loved that body style! I love that wrap too.

[@anamgguy3794]

Thank you

[@markraywilson9657]

I own a 2005 S55 W220. I have had vacuum issues. I had all the fluids change from front to back. One more issue with the rear headrest coming up an down. When you buy have a 15 year old car you have issues with Rubber. Mine had 45k on it however the tires were 2006 and 2011. Rubber last around six years. I still love my S55 it is Black with brown interior.

[@DanielBenzs65AMG]

I daily my 07 s65 and it was a little rough when i first got it so i had to invest but overall i cant complain, i knew what i was getting into and it hasn’t been bad, had to do a full tune up but i bought it with 85k, replaced the wheels and tires, body was perfect, interior near perfect, did all the mounts, all the front end parts other than the struts, I love it and dont think ill ever sell it

[@notsoseriouslen6374]

W220 s500 here with 205k just did valve cover gaskets the top end looks like it has 20k on it no sludge and very minimal oil staining on rockers

[@rajgill7576]

Wasn't an amg, but my first car was a 99 e320 and I had it for 9 years. Gas, oil changes, brakes and tires done twice on it and she never gave me any problems. I would buy another Benz any day maintenance goes all the way

[@thomasedward644]

Men the engine bay looks awesome

[@Fernandonelu]

Awesome video bro

[@sethherron313]

would love to see a video of the interior and walk around of your new s65.

[@anamgguy3794]

Seth Herron its coming soon just waiting for some fair weather here in NY

[@einfachnein7290]

My dream car, I only have a S500. 😍

[@ericjohnson7867]

I have have 2007 S65 (AMG) RENNtech, I appreciate owners like you, had the CLK 500, that car will blast off. Now, I smile with the S65. People thumbs-up!

[@DivergentDroid]

My mom will sell you her 2007 S65 AMG with 77,000 miles for 35,000. She got it in 2013 for 53,000.

[@unknownman617]

i LOVE that steering wheel man

[@anamgguy3794]

Thanks

[@joanmezzacappa5856]

what an AWESOME car

[@DanielBenzs65AMG]

How do you compare the ride of the hydraulic suspension to the air in the w222? Because before i bought my w221 s65 i test drove a s550 and wasn’t impressed with the ai ride at all, but i love the ride in my s65, id grab a newer s but i think id have to get the amg because I’m used to the quality of the abc suspensions ride

[@GavinRobertMcGowen]

I got an 07. Love it!

[@chasebills7156]

Get a 2011-2013 it's the most reliable sclass til now

[@tylercouture216]

This is the best design ever In the S class love the look how many miles can the new Mercedes suspensions be put on these??

[@anamgguy3794]

Mr. TAMW my car has its original hydrolic struts and so far 105,000 miles

[@tylercouture216]

@Lauren Anderson didn't say anything about quality how you gone start your comment with No like I asked you a question

[@Pennychaser1]

Awesome car! Got CL55k. At 80k miles now and suspension is sagging a little on drivers side. Will be doing coilover conversion with w220 sway bar this month. With no more ABC I really believe these cars are almost like Lexus in terms of reliability

[@anamgguy3794]

Personally it think better with the right maintenance,alot of people regret coilovers. if you dont have a pool of oil under the car you can reseal the valve block for about $50. And you can maintain the lines by replacing the 4 accumulators, the dampen the fluid pressure to keep the lines safe, fcp euro sells all 4 for about $550. Should be replaced every 6-8 years and its pretty easy the look like a cannonball ans thread in.

[@elijahlane411]

How has the coilover conversion been? i have the same car and i’m doing the same thing next week.

[@Pennychaser1]

@@elijahlane411 I love it. Yes ABC is awesome but headache isnt worth it. Just drove from Vegas to LA and back to Vegas, last thing I want is ABC problem in the desert. Drives 90% like factory, mine is set at 5 clicks clockwise, I may stiffen a notch or two. Drives well even without strut bars but I do have it to put on once I go with s500 power steering pump.

[@youtoobe169]

Interesting video. I was wondering how well these held up with daily use.

[@curlymyhero]

I have an S600 with not much power under 3,000 revs. Upgraded coil packs, no codes so now I'm thinking either voltage transformer or TB. Clark Rupp does nice work though

[@anamgguy3794]

A bad vt will throw a ton of misfires, check your boost pressure, theres a small solenoid that regulates it by the abc fluid tank that’s common to go out and not leave codes

[@curlymyhero]

@@anamgguy3794 Thx. But I have 2 turbo's. How does 1 small solenoid regulate that?? Also it's by the power steering pump? Have any idea what's it called??

[@curlymyhero]

I've replaced the I/C pump, the TPS throttle posit. sensor, no codes. If a VT goes bad I guess symptoms r immediate.

[@curlymyhero]

@@anamgguy3794 Dear AMG guy, have any idea wat solenoid that is? How many wires to it if known??

[@uzzle21]

mannnn i got a s600 just purchased i love how you did your car man shit looks amazing i do wanna change my steering wheel out and a few small things

[@jjthejetplane781]

What year u got?

[@uzzle21]

@@jjthejetplane781 2003

[@jjthejetplane781]

@@uzzle21 I was just looking up some of the older ones how are they cost maintenance and the quality of the interior on point?

[@uzzle21]

@@jjthejetplane781 sorry for the late reply, cars great bro get one if you can seriously

[@capitaldd3693]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Love that car, it's a beast of a machine. 800+ ftlbs wow. Upgrade..? Just a port and polish and intake..?

[@anamgguy3794]

Thank you, at that time it was intake,downpipes,tune, and ported manifold

[@soliemanaziz9390]

I am playing to get a 2006 S65. I drive a 2009 e350. Are the repairs that much higher? I read somewhere that the front and rear brakes/rotors are around 5k. Mine would be less thank 1k.

[@anamgguy3794]

The brakes don’t cost that much, not even close I got new front rotors for this car thru FCP euro, they were $513 each, then about $160 for akebono ceramic pads, less than $1200 for the front brakes

[@brianiswrong]

Them rocker covers looking dope

[@anamgguy3794]

Ferrari wrinkle red

[@aliceinchainz3003]

dude u already knoiw man.... the people that talk shit about these cars are people that cant afford the car nor the up keep man... im right there with ya i have a 2009 s63 love my car never a problem i had to put new parts on it ofcorse all after market the dealer is not our friends and after market parts are just as good as the OEM stuff.

[@slowandreverbpoison1277]

Is this car reliable I am looking to buy one Mercedes w220 s600 from 2001

[@Ekoperse]

what happened to this S65?

[@capitaldd3693]

Still watching this video - @2minutr Mark you mention the rear Dr.wheel scrape. You need a bump stop. Not a safe condition for the tire to rub. And not great for the s65... 🙋‍♂️

[@CarGhost]

Sharpie black the white spots on the glove box button, you'll see it less :)

[@anamgguy3794]

Car Ghost i got a better solution coming 🤘🏻

[@chasebills7156]

Honda owners b like

[@Fernandonelu]

Bro you want to sell your OEM Rims?

[@ergyspro6314]

Wait a second i saw this car last year but i did not know your a yt

[@kerimovelbirus781]

👍👍👍

[@Sarge-R1]

man v12 mercedes the engines are great like you said the abc can be expencive

[@marekgab166]

whether it has airmatic?

[@Goddeathyo]

How did u fit that 55 heat exchanger on

[@anamgguy3794]

Bolts up the same way, only needed to plumb the hoses

[@Goddeathyo]

U think its a must hav mod or....

[@Leonchik999.]

No they aren't. I do have w220 s500 from 2004 amazing car , before that i did own a s320 petrol for 12 years not a single problem, airmatic requires attention in rest no problem at all

[@TheMomusCollection]

"it bothers my soul" 😂

[@anamgguy3794]

Mömus its the truth

[@TheMomusCollection]

@@anamgguy3794 the worst part is, I know exactly how you feel.

[@josephbvlogs4398]

My dad has a s65 Amg with only 55,000 miles

[@anamgguy3794]

My other S65 has 55k on it, this one i take drag racing

[@jakebarnes9018]

It’s weird that the S65 didn’t get the same leather steering wheel cap that the S600 did.

[@anamgguy3794]

It gets the same wheel as the 55, this one is custom

[@jakebarnes9018]

I understand that. It’s odd that they didn’t give it the rim of the wheel from the S55 with the leather airbags pad like I have on my S600.

[@eddievasquez1964]

@@anamgguy3794 hey lov the s65 where did u get that wheel from I have an 08 S63 want a wheel like that if they make it ? Plz let me know

[@timnassar4271]

Where did u buy the oil catch can from

[@anamgguy3794]

Kadoak its a misimoto compact can, the whole setup is a kit i make, only fits ttv12”s with aftermarket intake tho, no room to spare in these things

[@basketball798]

I like how you casually said I dealt with a misfire for a while! That would drive alot of people nuts and will definitely not like the car. This generation of S65 are not that reliable. Yes definitely not as bad as people say but still not that reliable

[@anamgguy3794]

It only did it on come starts and had no affect on the drivability

[@Censord]

how many miles when you sold it?

[@anamgguy3794]

106k

[@DivergentDroid]

My mom has one of these.. looks to be a few years older than your model. She hates it, it's a Money Pit. Things are constantly breaking on it and everything is very expensive. She will never again buy Mercedes garbage. The thing doesn't even have a dipstick under the hood but just a cap!

[@anamgguy3794]

😂 greatest car ever made

[@uzzle21]

any reasons why you think my push to start doesnt work?

[@S58985]

Your key battery could be dead

[@uzzle21]

@@S58985 i have changed key battery

[@ndc1nacho]

Hey how much are you asking for it?

[@anamgguy3794]

Sold last month

[@carl-cj-johnson]

Drive with it and film it

[@ssjlkrillin]

I was expecting a road test.

[@hardipusa]

i saw on your other video your selling it? did you sell it and how many miles/price as of today?

[@anamgguy3794]

hardip singh yeah i have a 2015 one now, its still up for sale, at carfax value 17k

[@hardipusa]

AnAMGguy how many miles?

[@anamgguy3794]

hardip singh sorry didn’t see this reply, 105k

[@Emdsd45T]

Once those coils packs take a shit replace them with the rebuilt packs from v12icpacks.com they rebuild them better then Mercedes manufactures them

[@anamgguy3794]

robert sheppard i replaced them 2 years ago chasing a misfire, turned out to be an injector

[@Emdsd45T]

AnAMGguy have you seen the see through filters with the magnet for the abc hydraulic fluid that’s another must with these cars

[@Vivaldi111]

Looks like a cheap teeny ricer Honda with that horrible color

[@anamgguy3794]

Yeah sure it does 😂😂

[@RaqeTube]

Regardless of whatever you said, this color is ugly as fu*k not to mention the blacked out wheels, Mercedes should remain a Mercedes!

[@anamgguy3794]

my car my rules

[@joakimquensel597]

I sort of agree, this car is the very first 65 AMG with ridiculous power for its times and is on its way to become a classics. But it's only wrap and wheels can be changed back later.

[@andruhanovo6583]

They are horrible, engines are good but everything else is not reliable and expensive to replace. Fact

[@anamgguy3794]

Andruha Novo nothing lasts forever, mines been good to me tho

[@brianiswrong]

I think I will take advice from a owner of over 6 years thanks.