The 6 Cheapest AMG Mercedes You Can Buy

[@JonathanLeggs]

I have a 2005 SLK55 that I bought a year ago and it’s been rock solid. Bought it as a weekend fun car and it has ended up being my daily driver. 126,000 miles on and still going strong.

[@AMGmeister]

They were very popular for a reason. V8, 7-speed, good exhaust sound, folding roof. It's really not that much more expensive than an SLK32 and definitely worth the extra $.

[@basketball798]

@@AMGmeister I also bought a 2005 slk 55 AMG under 2 years ago and unfortunately had the transmission pump fail. Costed $3k but other than that it's been good. Overall with upgraded engine mounts (black series mounts) and camber bolts ($2700), wheels tires and all the other maintenance stuff. Total is over $10k on top of what I paid for the car. Yes these cars are very reliable but I just want people to not be shocked when they find out cost of repairs. My car.onky has 82k miles on it and is literally in new like condition.

[@gerk7238]

@@AMGmeister great video. I’m in the market for a 01 or 02 clk55 amg. I think silver is the way to go. Any advice or things to watch for?? Thanks

[@florimelezaj5564]

@@basketball798 I am in the same situation haha... i bought a cls 55 2 years ago with 62k kilometers and in a brand new shape but until now im like 8k just in repairs and now i got 2 new front dampers for 3k... the car is eating a lot of money but it feels so fucking fast and is sounding so brutal...

[@bigsam243]

Same... Just bought a 2008 with 100,000 miles. Daily driver. What a blast. Just broken in. R171.

[@sergio74v41]

I've had my clk 55 for 19 yrs! Super reliable car. Intake, tune, exhaust and still unbreakable

[@actionfaction2558]

Love them, owned two. My current daily is a 210 E55, so still the same era.

[@andreasb8232]

bulletproof, but what about rust? My last car was a CLK 320 and rust was killing that thing.

[@actionfaction2558]

@@andreasb8232 …live in a non coastal southern state, and rust is not an issue.

[@sergio74v41]

@@andreasb8232 I have seen rust but the weird thing, only on the 320. I have zero rust on mine

[@sergio74v41]

@@andreasb8232 It might help that it has never been driven in snow and has been ceramic coated

[@vincentsolito8234]

My 230k mile 2001 clk55 had lots of deferred maintenance but since replacing a bunch of wear items it’s been Toyota reliable. It’s faster, rarer, and more comfortable than a c5 Vette of the same era and all in has cost me less than half of the cheapest clapped out c5 for sale. These cars are so underrated

[@actionfaction2558]

Indeed. I had a CLK 55, then a C5 Z06, then another CLK 55, in that order. The AMG build quality was far and above the Vette. Insurance was more for the Benze than the Vette, until I discovered classic car insurance and was able to insure my second one as a collector car for $600 a year, with guaranteed value. Both were cabriolets which are very low numbers in the states.

[@vincentsolito8234]

@@actionfaction2558 excellent taste. the z06 is a different animal and imo deserves the price premium.

[@orionkeehan9850]

Bought a cl55 almost 3 years ago and been daily driving it with almost no issues and been very satisfied

[@rjnromijn]

I have the c208, fabulous car. Reliable, great sound (with exhaust mod) and with those two piece rims (also installed on mine lol) it’s a looker for sure.

[@leonardopacheco5954]

Any pics available in social media ?

[@ConflictMedia]

I used to hate most of the AMGs of this era. But today it's a little bit different, since AMG lost almost all of it's glory due to political and financial decisions. It's nice to look on these older cars and to give them a secound chance. And damn, they're impressive. I'd really love to own a W211 E55 f.e. or a CL or CLK55, but it's honestly too expensive, especially here in germany. Prices for the cars are higher, gas is at least twice as expensive as in the US and all the other costs are usually higher too. But who knows, maybe one day. I live near Affalterbach, so I see all kinds of AMG models all the time, it even became normal to see prototype cars. But since they're fitting bullshit engines like the 2.0 or the 3.0 in the cars it just makes me sad. Even the 4.0 BiTurbo is kind of garbage if you compare it to the 5.5 and 6.2. The good days are over, so lets focus more on the older models, they deserve our love

[@SeamHead33]

Mercedes has spit on its legacy of automotive supremacy and has watered down the once prestigious AMG brand

[@danieljadorie829]

I agree with the opinions here. I know in AMGs history they have used some smaller engines but they'll always be known for their excellent V8s and V12s. Seeing vehicles like the C450 turn into a fully badged AMG is disappointing to me. Unfortunately it looks like this trend won't stop.

[@jambear7862]

Absolutely the SL73 AMG GOAT

[@SeamHead33]

@@jambear7862 Legendary

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

@@SeamHead33 100%. They truly have spit on their legacy of automotive supremacy. It's so sad. The moniker, "the best or nothing" had rang true for just about my entire life until now.

[@twilson1973]

Nice video. The CL/S Class would be my choice but the CLK is definitely less expensive to maintain.

[@4MATICbenz]

It surprises me how on average, W210 E55 AMGs fetch about double what C208 CLK55 AMG coupes and cabrios do on Bring-a-Trailer, despite being less rare than the CLKs and a less sporty body style. The price disparity between the pre-facelift and post-facelift versions of W220 S55 and C215 CL55 surprises me not one bit, however. The pre-facelifts' rust issues, early woes with ABC and airmatic, and the fact that they're about 30% less powerful makes them far less desirable.

[@AMGmeister]

Yeah, I think the E55 looks quite a bit better - at least in my opinion. They had to squeeze the styling a bit to make it fit on the c-class platform of the CLK55. Park one next to an E55 and I think you'll know what I mean. The E55 also came with 18" wheels which look a lot better than the CLK55's 17" wheels. That being said the CLK55 is still a bargain.

[@mohamedazkoul9544]

Yestarday, I sold my Clk430 with AMG kit and I am regerting I did... it had 159,000 km's in original condition, very reliable car now I am driving around in C32 AMG

[@dit.p2598]

the W208 clk a classic for eternity❤💪

[@masteromed]

I have a c55 05 had it for 10 years now… so far so good

[@quirinobrescia6113]

Slk-32 looks so good. Saw one outside my job the other day in yellow. It looks great.

[@rickybobby5950]

Another great AMG video ‘Meister! I just did a 110,000 mile service on my W211 E55 today and she still purrs like a kitten! It’s got a few minor mods and a new set of Conti Extreme Contact tires and she will get a set of long tube headers and a secondary intercooler in the spring. I also picked up a near mint W210 E430 for a daily driver that only had 2 owners in the same family since it was purchased in California and came with extensive dealer maintenance records. I thoroughly love them both and trust either of to go anywhere, anytime. Even after discovering that the water pump was starting to go south, the E430 got me, the family and the dog through a 1000 mile trip during the polar vortex storm that hit at Christmas and got us there and back safely without a complaint. Best cars I have ever owned!

[@owensnyder2243]

I have a 2001 CLK 55. Got it for 5k. It's not at all a perfect example but it is such a fun car to drive

[@dimitarkarchev968]

I bought 140k miles 2005 C55 from Copart for $2400 . Imported it to Bulgaria. Drove it for 2 years and sold it for $10000. Nothing could beat the NA V8 sound for under $3k. The gearbox is very very slow and the suspension is bad, so I would not like to short drag race with the C55, but with rolling start it was great.

[@MightOfChrist]

Бате как го праете тва бе. И аз искам 55ца на 5 бона. :D

[@AutobahnVault]

My heart goes to the ML55 AMG.

[@timtresch4848]

The SLK32 seems like the most appealing option, since you can up the HP/TQ in such a small car for relatively little money.

[@lenol0315]

As long as it’s in good condition it’s still German excellence

[@fiily1]

Love our r170, freaking blast to drive, and it has a retractable metal roof that makes it good for sunny days and rainy nights. Have an A5 cabrio also, but the r170 has my soul.

[@rolfschulze1219]

All of these Cars will be talked about in the future . Collectors Items and expensive if well kept.AMGmeister great report.

[@bigdogshaq1979]

this channel is underrated

[@mrb8158]

I have a C55, best car ever made, i will have it for ever!

[@rolfschulze1219]

I Agree , here in Australia there are very rare.I bought one 4 years ago beautiful car only 4 for sale on Car sales. I will keep this too.

[@KingofInterns]

Likewise!! Daily driven and continuous mild restoration. There is no better Mercedes full stop. It will be mine forever. I have the estate version. Check out autotopNL for recent POV review and drive 👍

[@FREEDOM-FIGHTER-ONE]

What about C 36 AMG / C 43 AMG of the W202?

[@mercedes_nuts]

I've owned a W210 E320 for nearly 2 years, and it's been nearly perfect, but I'd still like to pick up an AMG for a little more fun in the near future. It is very likely that my AMG will be one of the cars on this list, and I am perfectly happy with that. So much bang for your buck from this era of German performance.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Total bang for buck. There's been a few w210 E55's pop up around me for well under $10k. One was just over 400k miles! 1 owner, garaged, full service records, asking just under $3k! They're out there man

[@dingdong2103]

I just loved my W210 E320 with the M104 engine. It was a sad day when I had to let it go due to rust

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

Well, I'm now looking at my driveway trying to plan if I can fit all of them

[@j4n_grf760]

C208 55 AMG and CL215 55 AMG are one of my dream cars ❤️🙌🏻

[@AD-uq4pz]

I always like the background music on your videos Keep using it….its nice!

[@SL55AMG_RSD]

Have a 2005 SL55 AMG. Super fun to drive and still gets the looks.

[@Mikea6972]

Mercedes Benz used to build solid, tank like automobiles. They were muscle cars with luxury. Now, it's all plastic, iPad BS. Very disappointed with all the German cars in today's market. Only Porsche still doing there thing. I give them respect for that.

[@tenzinsmith]

Mind blowing that the CL55 is still so cheap. I don’t think they will be for too much longer.

[@MDavidG1]

I owned a 2001 CL 500. Dazzling car, but a maintenance nightmare. The third time all the side windows started to delaminate, necessitating full replacement, I dumped the car, with no regrets. They are prone to many other problems, AMG or not.

[@SeamHead33]

Ive had 4 W210 AMG and 1 W220 AMG. Never paid more than $6500

[@SeamHead33]

2002 E55 AMG forsale on my channel right now

[@geni2shoes889]

Did they have 180k miles or more?

[@SeamHead33]

@@geni2shoes889 some yes, some no

[@geni2shoes889]

@@SeamHead33 hahahahahha all yes, some yes.

[@SeamHead33]

@@geni2shoes889 no. One of the E55 had 165K miles and another had 101K miles, the S55 had 95K miles when I bought them

[@thefreakgamer1794]

CLk have major problems with rust though. Not as bad as the w210. But it is still an issue one has to keep in mind in snowy regions, coastal regions or without a garage

[@abelmeloruiz]

I bought a c32 amg in december for only $3,250 and would definitely recommend very cheap and very quick even compared to the same era M3 or S4

[@georgeoganesyan9512]

in Tampa, Florida?

[@abelmeloruiz]

@@georgeoganesyan9512 I bought it in orlando but I live in Port St Lucie

[@georgeoganesyan9512]

@@abelmeloruiz nice how many miles?

[@abelmeloruiz]

@@georgeoganesyan9512 130k

[@peweynewton3562]

I have 2 of these, all I need cl55 or clk55 with m113k conversion and my cheap AMG dream fleet will be complete

[@high5compliments45]

A few years ago i bought a W210 E50 AMG for 1800 euro(full with rost and 470.000 km) I sold the rims for 650 euro and the car for 2400 euro after 2 years driving it

[@New_Jax_City]

How about a video on the most affordable from 1980-1990. Those are my favorite

[@reggaeriderr]

I have a 2001 clk430. Paid 450. Bucks. And she jas now 202 thsnd miles. Runs well. Love it

[@toto-wolff]

Great video. S/CL is my favorite.

[@iamatyourwindow]

Mercedes E55 W210 and W211 is also very underrated, can go for 15k and look timeless

[@jaymontana2848]

I have a 2002 CLK55 with 133K on it. I have had it since 2008 and I can't ever let it go. I definitely had rust issues and had it all fixed. Last few years I have had a ton of maintenance but it is otherwise bulletproof. I love that they are rare. I live in a big city and I am lucky if I see 3 of these on the road in 1 year.

[@akunakii3782]

i loved this clk ... dint knew thee was an amg

[@dinispaulino7512]

I'm loving these videos, man! Very informative and very well produced, keep it up!

[@Staniola]

My favourite is M113K may be one day I will own one .... dreams. :) Great content. Thank you!

[@G55STEYR]

Bought ML55 for 2k great for towing, I pity the guys with 270, but the axle ratios are too long, I plan to switch to the 4.78 from the ML230

[@johnlowe2218]

I’m surprised the W211 E55s did not make this list since they share the same platform with the featured S55 and CL55.

[@zali9657]

I've been watching your channel for a while and now rewatching a lot of your old vid. Your video are sooo helpful. Either it be cleaning videos, or making detail buyers guide. If money wasn't a thing what would be your dream car? My guess is the SLR McLaren

[@62ZAKA]

Love the current german market where the slk 32 starts at 20k and goes up to 40k

[@Vazo3]

I had no idea about Sylvester Stallone’s CLK… it looks amazing with those coil overs and r129 wheels

[@4syth]

I recently acquired a beautiful 2000 C208 CLK55 AMG in bright sliver over red Designo leather, 70000kms. It belonged to my father in law whom recently passed away. This one will stay in the family.

[@jorgelomeli3107]

2011 e550 5.5L RWD has been awesome not an AMG but feels like it and looks timeless

[@zaidmaaita3759]

2:08 THISSS!!

[@missaev]

CL55 C215 is the best one, very elegant and classic car

[@2AMinLosAngeles]

I've been looking on and off at the 01/02 CL55's for a bit now, even if it's not the right time for me to buy one. From what I've read, replace the ABC suspension with quality coilovers on a southwest owned car with no rust, and you'll have a fairly reliable full size V8 luxury coupe.

[@danielghazarian5524]

ABC suspension is what makes the CL king. Its not that expensive to maintain, just make sure the struts have been replaced

[@actionfaction2558]

Pro tip. If you’re looking for a 208 CLK55….,try to get a convertible and you can get collectors car insurance with guaranteed value for around $600 a year. Approximately 800 convertibles in the US.

[@espenliebak6875]

Nothing matches the badge at the side : V6 Kompressor

[@lLilleAlexX]

My dad has the facelifted w203 c30 cdi wagon. Only diesel amg made

[@Imsoyes]

Have 02 cl 55 n/a I love it ! It's still a head turner

[@Garypencil]

Excellent video, detailed but concise. Well done mate

[@foxesamu]

God the C215 is so beautiful. A truly timeless design.

[@sareensonic]

I love the backing music - what is the tune?

[@panzerknacker1205]

I had a 2002 C32 AMG just after 2010. Loved the car but yeah it has rust along the bottom of the doors.

[@Specproof]

Excellent video as always! Love your style and on-point information.

[@kristoferkarik4841]

I have a w203 C30 CDI AMG and it's my daily.

[@OatesSteve]

I’d love to see more on the R 230 ,, 02-06 especially love them with the designo package, I know I love mine. I just don’t think there’s enough out there about these special cars WHY” The ABC suspension ? truly if Serviced properly and often my opinion ,45 years + wrenching on Mercedes Benz. I’ve had nothing but good luck with ownership of five Mercedes Benz with ABC as always. Love your content, your videos are the best.

[@makimasanchez8968]

What about C36? Why no one talks about this model?

[@markmcgrath9098]

Too early for these comparison and is very collectible. Like the e36.

[@lordstingray2382]

That ABC suspension will be very expensive to replace unless you go with a coil over replacement. I've heard of quotes well over $10k to replace the ABC. Unless your a mechanic or a KZbinr who does his own work I wouldn't touch one for anything, not worth it.

[@coache1nine]

I have noticed most MB with the ABC or Air suspension issues are usually available at very low prices. Because of the high price of repairs people almost give them away.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

I have a 2006 S55 with Airmatic. You cannot trade me any other Mercedes, not even a new car.

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

The F1 safety car CLK was from 1997.

[@bigboycars]

Great video. Totally agree.

[@theil6]

Awesome Job Meister ! Always a great job

[@raygranvold5646]

04 -06 cl600 - do the maintenance and rule!

[@texastrill8569]

I miss my 2000 clk 430 Amg lasted me 9 years before my old girl gave out...

[@mpmaq2452]

☑ W220 S55☑

[@Lex24HD]

meanwhile here in europe trying to find a great condition C30 CDI State to collect and drive…

[@Mevax]

CL55 Dream car

[@A.korabi]

Lovey C63 AMG 2010 6.3 V8

[@jimmybattiston4192]

What is your opinion on clk55 amg 2003 hardtop black in and out

[@G55STEYR]

CLK55 is such a good value but he CL needs the supercharger

[@user-ki4llalm6kr]

Cl55 c215?

[@daweigo6851]

What about the expensive repair and running costs, cheap Mercedes can be a very expensive Mercedes

[@shuruff904]

HELP! BENZ HISTORIANS!.... lol I have a very weird 99' c230k w202 that's US spec, but has AMG branded parts all over it, (even the windows have tiny AMG logos etched in them....I can list the other parts if curious) The previous owner was a multi-millionaire car broker that couldn't even drive because of medical issues from birth, and also just wanted room in his bigass garage for a MB Gullwing, so he pretty much just sold it to me dirt cheap. I never questioned the chrome AMG logo on the back, thinking it was normal, but it's not apparently. 7 years later, and I've never seen another, nor has Google been very helpful. (I've seen a few like mine, but no info). ANY info on how these cars got made/tuned would be great, since MB just said "It was likely an option in 98-2000" everytime I called a dealership. The original owners even gave me some 15" Monoblocks (yeah wtf)with the AMG logo on them when I bought it, that apparently were what came on it, although I believe 17" was the standard for the Kompressor models back then (I think MB did use the 15" on older models, but why the AMG logo?) EDIT: It's the 2.3l supercharged 4 cylinder W202, so it is an actual c230 (not a rebadged C32) that's been seemingly sent to Germany and tuned by AMG. Square headlights/"old school benz" too, which unfortunately went away in 2000. I think that if it checks out as a US spec car that got sent to Germany to be tuned, then shipped back would make it very rare. Idk though, that's why I'm asking for help lol....

[@JeffEdwards258]

Love to hear something about the R230 SL65 AMG

[@MDavidG1]

I own a 2007 R230 SL65. It has been incredible. But don't buy an R230 from m.y. 2006 or earlier. Many subtle but important tweaks were made for 2007, including improving the hydraulic suspension system a lot. My suspension has given me NO problems and the car is sixteen years old. The coils will go eventually, but the vast majority of things that can go wrong with an R230 SL65 are the things that will go wrong on ANY R230.

[@JeffEdwards258]

@@MDavidG1 I already own a 2005. It's a good driver quality car and is fantastic to drive. The only issue I have, which I heard is fairly common, is that the shocks will leak down and the car will settle if it sits for a long period.

[@richardbutterfield7399]

great stuff as usual - i have an R231 SL500 with an M278 Engine .what are your thoughts on this model/engine

[@hassadhassan2610]

it may be cheap but parts are custom made. be ready to fork out thousand for parts and trouble for finding the parts

[@JettTallis]

excellent

[@martinfromseacity2010]

Thanks

[@zali9657]

Why aren't AMG spec in rare colors like M cars. BMW individual offers so many rare colors why doesn't AMG offer that type customization?

[@MartiniPinball]

Some of these like the CL are cheap for a reason, maintenance is terrible

[@antoniosbaganis3240]

I love MERCEDES-BENZ CLK

[@Bruinou19]

2002 is the 🐐 ❤

[@hubertszymanski2272]

Only CL55 / W211 are worthy to buy. Maby CLK208 (cheapest AMG tbh, o have seen this car for under 10k$ in my country) Rest are 3.2 engines, giant SUV or S-Class with rust, airmatic and electronic problems

[@IchNehmeStereoiden]

The w220 S55 had a Version with a Supercharged V8 with 500hp

[@davidg4026]

Dude, you left out the W210 E55!! That is likely the cheapest of them all !!

[@Nice_Person7379]

I live in the UK. Is the clk55 a good first car? How expensive will the car insurance be?

[@lorenzomoore6398]

I will take any CL/S55

[@kcyn132adzr9]

A low point? You're completely wrong

[@cahillkieran]

Not in australia you cant get them at these prices

[@tom___258]

I'm going to the US for an internship in a few moths and I would like to buy a cheap reliable Mercedes (best case with V8) there. My favorites are the w140 or the r129. What do you think about these models? And do you have any buying tips?

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

For w140, be prepared for electronic diagnosis and repairs. Depending on where you'll be, not many people are left who know how to properly diagnose them if you're not doing your own work. For r129, beware of roof hydraulics, as in everything having to do with the roof. The control module, mechanical bits & most notably the fluid lines. As you already know, their past life is what will determine their future with you. People seem to love neglecting w140's along with all used Euro cars here in the states. Always a gamble.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

Buy all of them! :)

[@josephmorgan816]

Give me the CL

[@lawrenceralph7481]

Buy some land in a dry area. MB junkyard might just pay for some of your losses.