HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO MAINTAIN & RUN A MERCEDES AMG!? MY 5 YEAR OWNERSHIP COSTS W212 E63 AMG M156

[@sprautos]

Evening everyone, abit if a different video today hope you enjoy. If you add my insurance, tracker & tax for the last 5 years you can add another £10,000 making a total of £20,000 pretty much the cost of the car! Let me know what you guys think of these costs, all the best everyone.

[@rooduck]

Expensive buts its not a E220cdi, Sometimes its not about the expense but the enjoyment the car gives you.

[@xxl531]

I think you did good with the buy and the running costs, and driving the brand you know in and out, helpt you keeping the car mint 😊 i like that i am the same with my car , and my motorcycles , being a motorcycle builder and a mechanic i know the importants of being a preventer instead of a fixer

[@sashoxxx]

Awesome video. Awesome new segment. Great content as always.

[@jayt6183]

~£11k for 5 years on repairs/maintenance wouldn't be too bad for that sort of car, I imagine there are many potential issues that are going to end up costing you ~£1k/year before servicing etc. And you've been doing everything as it comes due, which is more than most people.

[@apnovi]

Really interesting video, I have the estate version of this so it's fascinating to see the costs you've had over time. Smiles not Miles..

[@seeingthelight3608]

An £80,000 car (or any other expensive car) when new will still require maintenance of an 80K car even when worth a few thousand after 10/15 years. Good video as many people under-estimate ownership/running costs. I came across your videos a few months ago and enjoy/appreciate your honest feedback.

[@sprautos]

Thank you and welcome 🙏

[@m3carlino914]

A lot tends to be how reliable the car is. I ran expensive real M cars and other than servicing do not really go wrong and engines on 991 Porsche are bomb proof. But what you say is true of course. Not sure how old his C63 is

[@jimmycccc]

​@@m3carlino914 boxster motors also? 911 would be a bit much for me so I would be interested in your opinion?

[@isaachii]

Yes totally agreed with your point here! A lot of people think that they can afford the car but never think about the service later on because car depreciate but services doesn’t 😂

[@reinmansmith]

You have to always remember that generally the biggest cost of car ownership is depreciation. Had you bought this car new you would have probably lost at least £20k in the first year, if not more, and you would still have all the other running costs. Buying an older car means you have limited depreciation whilst still having the pleasure of a fantastic car! You simply have to accept that they’re never going to be cheap cars to run but the pleasure is well worth the cost 👍

[@huchotaimen]

I love how realistic and honest he is. No lies, bull, or twisting. Absolute ✨ of a person

[@essbee8028]

I bought the V8 biTurbo in 2014, it was only 12 months old Did 2 sets of discs and pads in 18 months 😎 “spirited driving” 😂 Sold it on, had a break and got offered a 6 month old E63s edition 1 Absolutely love it, one has to pay to play 😂

[@shitguy7615]

That’s amazing

[@tallgest]

My 2011 CLS 350CDI, i have spent average of 600 pounds a year and the highest bill last year was 1500 pounds. Considering my car is 13 years old and full mercedes service history, irs not that bad. Its been brillant. I have driven it all over Europe and the longest journey was from the UK to Bulgaria and back, 3900 miles. N ever let me down. Thatsvwhy i am keeping it. Thanks for the video.

[@Neddie2k]

So not am AMG

[@peterbarrow1164]

Hi I always enjoy your show I bought a new Skoda Fabia in 2016 my running costs. change the oil myself every year the only time the engine light has come on is I had an oxygen sensor fitted and I had a garage to fit a new timing belt I also had four new tyres fitted £250 so my costs are very low and my road tax is £20 a year I love my little Skoda I thought I'd share that with you

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@richtame2501]

Good little run around but not really same League lol. Mother in law has one. It hurts driving it after a Mercedes tbh. Great cars, but not for me.

[@jasbirb]

Cue the toxic masculinity 😅

[@liambyrne591]

20 pound a year , it would be about 200 euro I. Ireland and if before 2008 its 800 euro for a 1.9 diesel

[@gho6750]

I bought a Mercedes Benz S class 350 new in 2019.I have kept the running costs over the last 5 years.These are the figures for anyone who is interested. I bought the car for £57000 (very big discounted price).and on checking on the value on we buy any car- depreciation =£21564. Service,tyres,repairs etc =£4478 Insurance=£1886. Tax=£2070. Fuel=£3894. Total Cost for 20,000 miles =£33892. Cost per mile =£1.69. I hope this is of assistance to anyone thinking of purchasing a car.

[@richardburns1287]

Thanks for that dude.......christ that's a deposit for a house in a decent area, something that goes up in value, something you can get rental income from and still own something going up in value all the time. Wowsers! I'll keep my 07 plate Fiesta I bought for 4k in October 18. Somebody is honest and actually breaks down the purchase price and running costs of these beasts 👍

[@JacobRusty-Clogg]

"I don't live that far from work and I don't really go anywhere" !!! Love this guy.

[@m3carlino914]

I have M2 Competition and doing 3000 miles a year. Just want SMILES PER GALLON if I get a 911 not sure how much that will cost PER MILE but will be even MORE SMILES PER GALLON

[@DHunti]

GOT TO SAY SPR VIDEOS ARE ALWAYS SPOT ON ✅👌🏆 THANKS FOR ALL YOUR TIME AND EFFORT BEST MERCEDES GARAGE ON YOU TUBE ☃️🌟🎅

[@sprautos]

Thanks 👍 great to hear 👂 All the best

[@daccy86]

You’re bang on with the £1 a mile. I’m running an M4 comp and to keep it spot on like yourself that’s what it takes

[@chisharpe3304]

ours is every 2 years if you follow BMW service interval but some do yearly oil changes along side this.

[@djwarren5081]

I enjoyed watching that Sam. Brought back memories of having a Bentley Brooklands and a 911 Turbo serviced. Big expense, but the fun I had driving them was priceless.

[@steveclement9815]

Great video Sam, very interesting and informative. I'm one of those low milage AMG owners, fortunately I bought the car when it was five months old and it's still got five months warranty left on it and it's on a service contract. If I keep it long term I will be coming to you for maintainence. Keep the videos coming, best on KZbin.

[@paulcadman3022]

Hi Steve I’ve been trying to get Sam to give my SL a service for months he said in a previous video that they are not taking on any new business for the foreseeable future 😢

[@steveclement9815]

@@paulcadman3022 Hi Paul, yes I saw that video, hopefully by the time my service contract finishes, Sam will be taking on new customers.

[@pedronietsh]

Not the specialized Mercedes channel with the highest amount of videos, but certainly the one with the highest quality content. Keep going, love to watch your videos. Would love to see some on the W202’s as I have one and being DIY mechanic. Cheers from Brazil!

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

I have 2011 Lexus ISF ( 5.0litre V8 416bhp ) it was £65k when new and I paid about £25 for it. Paid initially for Lexus services which were £250 small, £700 big service. Now look after it myself. Nothing has failed on this car since 2011 absolutely nothing . It is a beast (175mph ) and so reliable.....

[@Birmingham_racing]

I'll give you 30 quid for it

[@sauleomarova7730]

HAHA ,,,, NO WONDER YOU DIDNT GET A HEART FROM SPR... TOYOTA!

[@andrewblack4499]

Guarantee you are lying

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@Birmingham_racingyour mamma.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@sauleomarova7730. That’s because it’s reliable and properly engineered and a monster of a car

[@Fox-2-2025]

I'm in the same boat as you with my CLS63 AMG, this year ive had to do engine and gear box mounts, both rocker cover gaskets, front cover gaskets, engine and tansmission service with new transmission sump and gearbox cooler as the old one broke. Ive also changed the spark.plugs and now need to do the brakes (pads and disks) all round. But is all worth it for the smile at 2:35 in your video. I know 😊

[@bIackwhiteTV]

I bought a CLK 55 AMG this year, the car was in very good condition, had only 2 owners and had a low mileage of 61000 miles. However, I spent almost 3800 pounds on it. Full service (oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filters), spark plugs and ignition wires replacement, gearbox oil change. The xenon lights turned out to be faulty (bad ballast units ). Signs of corrosion started appearing on the wheel arches, so I decided to address that as well. I probably didn't have to do many of these things, but since I take care of my cars, I prefer to be cautious.

[@sprautos]

@@bIackwhiteTV clk 55 is a great car to into to AMG in my opinion will be the cheapest AMG to maintain and engine is solid

[@BigDaddyButtMunch]

Karma for blinding other road users

[@richardburns1287]

Wow, I thought I had really pushed the boat out in October 18, when I withdrew 8k cash to buy a fiesta st mk7, trembled that much I bought a mk 6 instead for 4k and put the other 4k back in the bank! True story. When you actually get psychical cash out, you can see your hard earned in front of you, I couldn't contemplate paying 60k for something that loses money and you can only drive as fast as anyone else on our pot holed, camera laden roads. Back to the Fiesta, still got it, maintain it myself, but the road tax is £335 and going up, it only does 40mph on a run and is a higher insurance bracket, thats why I'm getting shut and dropping into a smaller engine petrol or diesel fiesta or polo 👍

[@Judith-c6r]

Think of the savings on inheritance tax! Seriously though, when you love these cars they become your hobby as well. Brilliant fun makes you feel on top of the world. Safe for all who ride in them but yes, one has to maintain them to the best preventative situation. If you are unable to afford a super car it’s best not to own one but to admire them from a distance and save until you can afford one. Great, truthful video without cutting corners and showing a BMW owner they bought the wrong car! Better to own a great car than lease a mundane everyday car or (I’m starting to choke) a milk float. Thanks.

[@richtame2501]

Father in law has a milk float. Tbh, my E350 is quieter to drive, along with comfort and having to drive with a coat and gloves etc or not using Ac as it drains the battery a lot. It’s a joke. 2020 car takes ages, your life revolves around the car actually, to re charge. Evangelists are obsessed. Planning journeys maliciously, hoping a charger works and happy to smugly sit in the rain for a couple of hours as it changes for another realistic 100 miles. Whatever the sales say, halve it. Oh, add driving at 40 mph, usually in middle lane. Lane 2??!! As trucks under take then they publish the dash cam on Sad cam sites 🤣🤯🤣 Its a weird world Alternatives to this garbage is hydrogen fuel, self generated from water. In japan now, Toyota. No need for infrastructure we haven’t got. Just H2O??? Can’t tax water though???? I am for the environment but against milk floats. There’s other alternatives that you can run your existing car on? I know this is a great MB mechanical channel and best guy I have seen next to Tony before he retired in Cheshire. He also knew them inside out. Awesome guy But, I had to have a rant on milk floats 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I hate them. No character, no soul, no variation of same car bar another motor?🤮fast but boring Also, absolutely nothing about EV bikes. They just want bikes off the road sadly All the best No offence intended whatsoever 👍

[@Judith-c6r]

@ interesting and truthful reply. We also have a sports milk float in the family. Although charging infrastructure is better in Europe so many hotels do not have facilities and ones stay revolves around charging availability. Range, well that’s a joke, best recharge every 150miles to be safe and that’s with the large battery. I’m bit of an old timer but prefer my V6 CLK convertible with AMG package and so much cheaper in fact I could have 10 CLK or 5 CLK 63 AMG for the same price.

[@anthonyhendley1689]

Worth every penny. What a car. Keep the video's coming Sam.

[@smithyhouses100]

The traffic light Grand Prix makes it worth every penny of owning an AMG. Nice one Sam, I loved it.

[@Phil_T86]

Another great video Sam 👍🏻 I have owned my W204 C63 since new so 11 years now and like you previously used to get a new car every 3 years. I would never get rid of mine which says alot about the car. Alot of people buy these cars as they become cheaper thinking they can pay the upkeep, then they can’t and don’t properly look after the car. Alot of rough examples for sale unfortunately which problems or upcoming problems will get passed onto the next owner.

[@grenvillephillips6998]

There's no greater accolade for a vehicle, than an owner being willing to spend what it takes to keep it pristine.

[@pauldavies6037]

Nice money pits

[@paulk1702]

Ignoring [if you can!] the costs, what's arguably more alarming, is the number of issues experienced, for a car that's been thoroughly and correctly serviced each year and been scarcely used! I wonder what this car would retail at today, given its prevenance.

[@keithexum7312]

Thanks!

[@sprautos]

Thanks Keith

[@koolio67890]

Keep up the good work!

[@sprautos]

Thank you very much!

[@smusyk2859]

as soon as u mentioned "there's always something, there's always something" that basically sums up my life with mercs😢

[@grahamsumner2984]

A couple of years ago I was in Kwik Fit getting a tyre replaced on my works van . I was amazed when a guy brought his C63 in for a service ! 😳🤔

[@malcolmbrew8815]

Purchased my first AMG 7 months ago a 2013 SLK55 AMG. So far no cost next MB service due in April. Interested in preventative servicing for the M113 engine. Only done 31k at present, but 11 years old with full MB service.

[@franklee2598]

I've owned mine for 9 years. It's a 2012 model so it's older than yours. It's averaging around £1500 a year for service, repairs, including tyres and brakes. The only issue with these cars are the exhaust valve motor (I wish they didn't bother with that) and the ABS sensor (wheel speed sensor). The valve motor has been changed once around £500 (parts and labour) and ABS sensors changed twice (around £1000 for all four). So that's all included in the average £1500 running costs. As long as you follow the annual service schedule with a Specialist then these are rock solid. My insurance is £180 and VED is about £320. Plus at this age there is no depreciation since it has bottomed out. This model does not have the folding roof issues of the previous R171 model. Edit: actually looking back, it works out about £1100 per year, not £1500. But the last two years it's averaged £1500 (tyres, brakes, gearbox oil and ABS sensors). Make sure gearbox oil, spark plugs and lubrication of roof mechanism are done every five years.

[@ChantalMoos-mp1cf]

Have an E class coupe 200 petrol from 2014 for one year now. Maintenance and repairs first year €6500 euro 😊 but….. best car i ever ever had! And its in top condition now. Ride 35000 km per year.

[@alimack5489]

Costs an absolute fortune, but having owned a c63 6.2 when you put your foot down all is forgiven for that brief moment. I could do the comparison to a very attractive supermodel but I won’t. Smiles per gallon comes to mind.

[@sprautos]

Well said

[@johndorenski4127]

With cars like these I think you have to put things in perspective....parts are dear but are more reliable and prevention is cheaper than cure therefore if you look after your car it will look after you.... let's face it, what a car to own and the pleasure it gives the owner must be amazing and especially as apart from one blip you never mentioned any real breakdowns at the end of the day you drive what gives you a smile on your face every time you get in...... 🌟🎊🤩🥳

[@stuartsmith7389]

Been fortunately to afford amgs always have it service by mercedes benz dealership but always have their extended warranty over the years had several claims 2 at 5000 pounds they repaired the car no problem when serviced by them you get brake down cover as well you only get what you pay for in a cla 45s loving it race mode all day

[@johndorenski4127]

Wow Sam,just watched a vid from Mechanic Diary,doing a engine overhaul on a Audi A8 W12.... what was interesting was the workshop and tools they had to use, amazing set up 🌟🎊🤩🥳

[@andyp8464]

Bought mine in july. Subframe - goodwill. Brake lines gbp900, dealer paid it. 1st service 2400 quid. Engine and transmission mounts, spark plugs, fuel injectors, bearings, lsd service, transmission service 300 on top 😅. Needs a radar sensor, 500 quid. Tpms 80 quid. Infotainment jog wheel... 😅

[@keithexum7312]

Great video and very well explained! Great breakdown on costs$$$.

[@mazdaman1286]

As a retired mechanic I cannot understand how designers have made it so hard to repair and service cars. What was wrong with a fuel filter and pump outside the tank under a weatherproof shroud ? Gear box fluid, a drain on the converter a sump plug and an engine type oil filter on the side with a simple dipstick . Audi's , many don't have a dipstick , replaced by a sensor that goes wrong and is expensive to buy and install . Plastic housings that crack after four or five years BMW, VAG, GM, Peugeot/Citroen , Fiat and Ford spring to mind dumping coolant at the most inopportune moment... I always got the job of the water pumps and thermostats on Mercs because I had smaller hands.. how can a water pump be £350 EXCHANGE ?? As for NOX sensors these have become a bi yearly service item almost impossible to remove and at a seizure inducing cost. ! It is odd how most of the mechanics I know have chosen boringly reliable cars such as Honda's and Toyota's... It's true mechanics only fix their own cars when the nagging get too loud.....

[@1995RangeRover]

Reminds me of just how poor I really am lol!! Your auto is sweet though!!

[@BazDeeWren]

Brilliant video, wouldn’t put me off buying one. It’s great to have an educational video with what to expect with realistic running costs. ☺️

[@leewilliams5560]

Video is the perfect example illustrating that a thoroughbred car will ALWAYS require thoroughbred maintenance, whatever it's age - The brilliant thing is that you do it, consistently. Good man!

[@williamstoutjesdijk-ry2oz]

Good video….. 😃👍🏻 The way I look at it, if you get enjoyment out of every mile you drive the car, cost becomes less of an issue. Every hobby cost money.

[@Mrs.Thatcher]

A channel where you get to see an expert at work.. should have many more subscribers, unlike stuff like Shifting metal where you see nothing apart from 3rd rate back street car sales trying to big up overpriced garbage.

[@guy4469]

My 1999 E38 is on 200,000 miles now ,Bill is always around £500 a time wheel bearings pads a few pipes ,£500. then rocker gasket pulleys belts labour £500 .Rear springs and airbag light issue and a few bitts £500 .its always around £500 . but i love it peppermint green white interior Manchester car .id say ive spent about £3000 in 6 years on it .wich i think is good .i may call in to SPR one day i know i have the wrong badges but its worth a look .

[@garybladen7218]

Great video Sam! Had the volume on low so the Mrs couldn’t hear the overall costs 🤣 Just one point for some context, I run the mighty AMG (weekends) alongside my shitbox daily driver during the week (Audi A3 8L 1.8T) and other than serving that I do myself, it’s cost me £16 for a sensor over the 4 year ownership 🤣 the cars nearly 24 years old 🤯🤣

[@paulhartridge1477]

Great video, as always. I agree that these machines do cost a bit to maintain. I have a 2016 E63 AMG wagon as a daily. It is such an immense machine that it's worth maintaining correctly. Last service at Mercedes Winchester - £1,300.😊

[@sprautos]

wagon 🙌👌

[@powerje75]

Do you think more miles would reduce part failures? I tend to find that regular usage reduces some costs...

[@andrewtodd126]

I have owned a 2013 W204 C220 for the last nine years and kept an Exel doc to monitor running costs. The cost of MOT's, servicing and repairs adds up to £5294.47, so yes, your AMG is very expensive. My annual road tax is £20.00 a year not £735.00

[@johnkaimins9998]

How is the road "tax" calculated in the UK?

[@andrewtodd126]

By CO2 emissions, but the rules changed in 2017 so similar car to mine, built in 2017 would cost £190.00

[@gord8743]

Great vlogg as usual fr honest local garage here in Stk. Certainly makes you sober up & take notice of the running costs for Merx AMG models…hope the running costs be lower for a standard C220 /E220 cdi AMG model?? Makes my recent garage bill look palatable for my Toyota…👀🤔😗👍🏼

[@joseborrerovega7755]

Super informative, love the content!

[@keithrandell2433]

Really interesting video Sam, thanks for that. I live in France and run a 2017 C220 estate i bought from Germany. I use a local specialist rather like you and he costs about a third of a main dealer. Your costs put mine into perspective!

[@TheWidowmaker-xe4ji]

Another informative article keep the videos coming always great content and always look forward to the episodes.

[@renorti1]

I really wanted an older e63, but its the cost of fixing them.Bought a VXR8 in the end as it has enough power {450bhp} sounds even better and the parts are simple and so cheap compared to European v8,s. Not as nice inside compared to the e class but it,s a lot more exciting to drive.

[@slorice8723]

Very timely video for me since I’ve been considering a W212 C63. I’m a low mileage driver since I have 3 Mercs (W201, A207 and a W167) and would love to have a C63 but this definitely gives me something to think about.

[@Dylan-xp6pk]

Iv`e never ever enjoyed a breakdown. But this sort of breakdown was epic. Already booked in for my ( All money gone ) service early in the new year, fingers crossed

[@alonzoharris222]

Great vid. I have the same car but a 2012 with the 5.5 bi-turbo. I pamper mine and they are costly to run esp if you maintain them properly, but id rather pay the money and drive something a bit special than say buy a newer E class which is cheaper to run. Only live once and all that.

[@MarkCohen-n3h]

Great video and I think you answered your question and many more AMG owners when you came off the lights… a big grin and a laugh… nothing better! Mines a 2021 GLC 63s Coupe best car I’ve ever driven! Cheers..

[@xmaxbabilo]

Babe wake up SPR just dropped..🎉🎉

[@russellhodges1009]

Smiles per mile are priceless. Although I have a M113 engined SLK, roof down adds another couple of smiles per mile. 😊 Mine gets clean oil all round every year, engine, gearbox, diff'.

[@sprautos]

M113 is the best AMG engine and most reliable cheapest to maintain enjoy

[@ariantaria2065]

That it is a lot of money. you as a merc specialist doing prevention maintenance @ 4000 miles a year . Can you imagine someone else who does not maintain their car/ or misdiagnosis cost bill would be?

[@TimQwant]

10 x that

[@douglasgreen437]

He said in the beginning that this included labour, so it is what you would pay, not him...

[@ralphbarlow6559]

Love these cars, but this vid revealed it's always going to be a dream for me.

[@eddyrocket8737]

Cost explained are 100% identical to my s212 E63s. But it feels good to service a car properly. Makes me enjoy the car more, knowing that if anything happens, it’s not because of ignored maintenance. Also, If I ever sell the car it’s great having a full service history to back it up with.

[@andyp8464]

That's a rare car. Was hunting for one for ages. Made do with a 15k mile w212 e63 S , but it had no dynamics seats, kept that for over 3 years. Amazing car

[@christurner6430]

To be added to stated servicing costs of almost 11 grand you need to add the cost of buying the car (the lost interest on 20k, or the bank loan, or whatever) plus the depreciation. Make that at least 2 quid a mile!

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Beautiful car dude, I love the way your doing a high peak auto by pulling in and giving us a breakdown of the costs. 😊

[@AnthonyS80-V8]

I live in Oz and yes AMG are expensive to run. I own a few V8s. My wife says I have a problem!! I own a 2012 C63 with the P31 performance package. I love it and it’s a brute of a car! ( Mind you rego or your tax is approx. 320 pounds per year) To find solace in the running costs 1 -I am fortunate enough to use it as a second work car and claim business use of 95% So all costs including depreciation, fuel, R&M are reduced by 47% for me!! 2 - I strictly buy all parts from FCP Euro in the USA They have a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee-All parts purchased from FCP Euro are guaranteed for the life of the ownership of your car. It covers every single part they sell, including wear-and-tear items like brake pads, spark plugs, gaskets, rotors, filters, belts, wiper blades, etc. This covers every part across every brand, including OE, OEM, genuine, performance, aftermarket, and re-manufactured parts. It makes the ownership experience much more enjoyable.

[@dtoften]

This is one of many videos showing that AMGs are not cheap to operate after the first 3 to 7 years. BMW M series are the same. Still, good to see someone taking good care of their car.

[@funlifebananas1061]

I replaced a 6.2 Estate which was stolen with an E63 Estate with the later 5.5 engine seven years ago. I average about 2500 miles a year with all servicing and repairs done by the same independent Merc specialist.It has everything done whenever they tell me it needs doing with the biggest cost being discs and pads.Some years it’s cost £280 and the worst was about £4000 when I had new brake lines and a few other things but overall,it probably costs less than £2000 a year. I don’t think I can ever part with it.There’s nothing comes close for the money and it fits two dogs comfortably.Compare the cost to buy with an Audi RS6 and there’s no contest. I always put a couple of grand a year aside for running cost,what you save one year you usually spend the next.

[@MrByootox]

I looked at a 211 AMG About 5 years back, car was great but once I looked into it a bit more reality of running costs kicked in big time. I do feel the cost of the tax is ripping the arse out of it though. 4k miles a year and demanding that, it's daylight robbery. There a car for people that enjoy driving though 😁👌

[@stephenparker5272]

Sounds like a Maserati type experience, there are two Quadraporte's on Autotrader, one £10500 and one £12500, both low mileage. But just the servicing and road tax will be over £2000 a year, without any extra repairs. Sixteen year old cars always need tlc so i guess i'll just stick to my Honda!

[@skomil]

Just pulled the trigger on a CLS63 - I literally have spent a grand on maintaining a KIA lease lease........decided I will spend that on my asset and on a car that is exciting to drive

[@wfifa199]

Good choice

[@markrushton1516]

you had that CL500 a while back and the owner had spent approx 2000 a year with you. This is clearly a similar cost. But once again its a high performance prestige car and it costs.

[@tonychavez2083]

142K miles so far on mine, purchased w/50K miles - drivetrain has been solid, suspension is what has cost me the most, blown out rear shocks, worn front shocks and bushes. currently needs shifter parking button module and rear brakes. thanks for the video!

[@AdrianDean-d5h]

I have owned my 1992 300SL-24 for 10 years and the cost of repairs and maintenance, including VAT and labour, has averaged £2,478 pa. I purchased the car for £9k and have driven 70k miles. The total mileage is now 144k. The cost includes the following big-ticket items: a s/s exhaust and cat, 2 new front wings, new headlining for the hardtop, and replacement used differential. Bear in mind that the cost of parts and labour has increased significantly since I purchased the car. The cost of the car new was >£60k with every conceivable extra fitted, except the rear seats. I intend to run it up to 200k miles, at which point it may not be worth very much.

[@freemenofengland2880]

It's more than my SLK that's for sure - but not a lot for such a premium car which gives such pleasure of ownership.

[@roderickjones7479]

@03:51..."I'll find somewhere to pullover" when Sam really meant was I'll park up in my usual dogging spot....

[@Stevosunnydays]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 Like high peak . Sure that's where they met first time 😅😅😅😅.

[@roderickjones7479]

@Stevosunnydays yeah...and "JJ on cars" was filming the activities...

[@davidoldboy5425]

Seems reasonable running costs to me for a car like that, the reason the costs are so high is because you look after it Sam, which of course you would be expected to. Would be interesting to compare to other similar makes if anyone else has the figures?

[@john3892]

Another entertaining, but very informative, video. On which basis, I wouldn’t touch an AMG Merc with a barge-pole!

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

This is a super car engine in a 4 door sedan . No wonder it costs so much to maintain. Good job 👏

[@EdwardSnell-r9o]

Great video. Lovely car. But those costs make it way out of reach. The running costs would buy a decent second hand car. But awesome car. As an ex car dealer the older juicy stuff is costly to run if maintained properly. 👍👍

[@thedogbarber]

I just purchased my first mercedes here in the US....a 2010 e350 4matic. Truth be told, as excited as I am, im very nervous as to maintaining it myself. It's been a one owner car always meticulously maintained at the dealer all of its life. Wish me luck!

[@TimQwant]

luck!

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Going on 5 years with my 2010 C207 E350. Guessing yours is a W212? Don't be nervous. It's deceivingly easy to wrench on as long as you can diagnose and have at least an icarsoft MB 2 or similar scan tool at minimum. So much knowledge/info out there. Stay ahead w/ preventive maintenance when it's justified and you'll be fine. 4matic definitely brings a bit more pain then rwd though. And I will say, for all I've done I do wish I'd gotten a W211 E55 instead as they were near the same price back when I got my coupe.

[@TimQwant]

@@RothBeyondTheGrave but 207 is based on a c-class isn't it? explains why spr-sam says 207 is "more reliable"/cheaper to maintain than 212

[@chrisadams6595]

Just change the fluids regularly. my brother bought a2009 slk350 in 2014 , he's just sold it to his son in law. Parts are cheap and the cars are easy to maintain yourself. I bought a 2003 Clk cabrio 2.6 in 2012 when nine years old , we had it 10 years and I serviced it myself, I've only just sold it . Plenty of videos on you tube which show how to do stuff. You will really enjoy your car!!

[@quoc-baovu8241]

These E350 are pretty reliable as long as you keep up w/ the maintenance. My dad has a '14 E350 & so far he has only done the basic maintenance & his car runs super smooth, not cheap for those services & I wish I live closer to help him DIY them. He gave me his old '01 CLK430 w/ 68K miles & I love it. Thanks to YT videos like SPR, I DIY'ed all preventive maintenance including valve covers, Engine/Trans mounts, all fluids change, spark-plugs, brakes, fuel filter, all pulleys, belt etc etc... Things will break on older cars so just be ready to handle them, but these cars are relatively reliable & a joy to drive... BTW great video again & looking fwd to Sam's (SPR) next video, cheers...

[@NomadJRG]

Great video as always Sam. The running costs of my C204 C63 Coupe over the last 2.5 years tally very closely with yours. It really is £1/mile at least when you sum up maintenance, servicing, repairs, insurance and VED. Even a little more when you factor in depreciation! They really are wonderful vehicles though. I am really struggling with where to go next. Anything in the same vein but newer might be better on fuel but the depreciation will be higher and I'm sure the sound won't be anywhere near as good!

[@jgripen969]

Keep the 204! Legendary car, legendary engine. Depreciation won’t be a problem, trust me. Here in Sweden, they’re going up in price, especially now when the new C63 is a horrific 2.0L 4 banger😂😂 Who even wants that..

[@LawrenceTimme]

If you think thats bad per mile you should see how kuch i spent on my tvr per mile. The road tax was cheaper at £280, but everything else not so much 😅😅😅 was easily £3-4 a mile. I had it for 3 years and had it in storage for the winters.

[@rayborg7378]

All things considered the costs are in keeping with a super car this is. This is the perfect combination of power, style, comfort ,safety and handling.Few super cars ever come close to it.

[@csabatoth370]

That Was a masterpiece of Mercedes with this engine.A big respect to you cause you keeping this car on best condition.Wrong side is it that If somebody buying this car from previous owner who caught off on this every broken parts and buying some poor agency😂😂 working guy..after starting a big crying!!!Lot of people buying same The 7 series here in UK,cause in cheap price..but The surprise just next coming,after 200 000miles and need take credit for someone just for covering The parts and service costs.

[@nomdeplume798]

That was really interesting. Not the report on the E-Class, but the fact that car KZbinrs like you and Matt seem to know lots of quiet, secluded car parks and country lanes. I'd be really worried if you both started reviewing vans, ropes and handcuffs!

[@ryanstark5497]

10845/25500 miles or so is 0.43/mile. Seems about right! Thanks for the video

[@burimi89]

My 66 plate M5 - roughly 6-7k miles per year, same in tax, same in servicing, and same in fuel, except insurance went from 1.5k to 2.2k to 3.3k in the last 3 years…. All in about 7-8k a year. Not factoring in depreciation….

[@ozodyssey5528]

It would help contain costs if there were more independent service garages that could be relied on. Unfortunately you're not the only one that's stopped accepting new clients Merc owners looking for MOT and even the most basic service are being squeezed out to the useless franchises or back to the dealers.

[@bIackwhiteTV]

What about W211 E63, are they woth buying? I like the look and build quality of this model.

[@Lezio-i4d]

W211 suck

[@bIackwhiteTV]

@Lezio-i4d why?

[@Lezio-i4d]

@@bIackwhiteTV Bunch of issues.

[@TimQwant]

Another great video! What's the most reliable engine, in your opinion, for a ML W164 (no matter fuel or...)? THNX!

[@dave4ku]

Bought mine in lockdown 2020 (not the best idea I’ve ever had ) but so far it’s been not eye watering… hopefully SPR will have me as a customer next year 🤞 Great video lads, would sell a kidney before getting rid of mine

[@whitesamurai]

Hi guy, I really like your style: very honest and realistic. These costs were my biggest fear as they can be a bit of a black box and hard to estimate. It sounds like the running costs rise even though the value of the car is still dropping or hopefully reaching a plateau.

[@edwardhague]

Just wanted to say loved your video on your car , I’ve no real interest in cars I own an old carolla that I maintain myself and could never afford a car like this but still watched your video,,, the algorithm is crazy how it reaches folk

[@julesviolin]

Sam, great video as usual ⚠️ Love my 2003 SL55 AMG with just 37k miles Running costs are less with the engine side of things (M113). Did you factor in depreciation?? Mine has been minimal, in fact it's gone up £6k since I bought it 6 years ago so in a way, subsidises my running costs. It's smiles per mile, that's for sure, and only £440 tax because it's pre March 2006. I reckon pre 2006 cars can only go up in value judging by the current VED rates 😎

[@ozzyfreeman2619]

thanks mate, this was informativ video

[@irdibasha391]

Tax on these in belgium is 6000 euro a every year. And first registration around 11k

[@douglasgreen437]

WTF !!!

[@irdibasha391]

@douglasgreen437 yes you from UK have it easy even the second hand cars are cheaper (+/-30%) than here in europe...

[@Cobraguy321]

Thanks for the insight and costs of owing a Mercedes AMG. Obviously you love the car and driving it.

[@BMR96]

Sam, you have spent almost 6 years, less than I have in 2 years with my W212 350cdi. Better to have had an AMG.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

This is the truth I came to say. Get the AMG 😂

[@sprautos]

😂😂

[@johnreynolds2387]

Great honest video and great to flag up to people thinking about buying a "cheap" AMG. On the other end of the scale I have owned a W204 2011 C180CGI for almost 12 years. Bought privately at 14k. Now 63k. Total expense £2,400.46 for basic servicing, brakes, 5 tyres, gearbox service plus two "issues" - thermostat/coolant change & washer pump replacement (Covid). Needs rear pads doing for MOT due in March. But that is it. I've kept every receipt. Not worth much now but still drives very well.

[@paulknight1332]

The most expensive car in the world is a cheap Mercedes...

[@Alpinatom]

I've owned my car the same amount of time as yourself purchased march 19. Have replaced near on the same amount as stuff as yourself albeit no injectors but they are on the to do list. Have you had to replace your cam adjusters, I did hear you mention this. Also, is the oil temperature sensor easily located and replaced? Had one rear shock absorber replaced like yourself. Hav e exactly the same spec as yours. They are an amazing drive. I don't think people really know unless you own one how super fun and enjoyable and crazy fast they are to drive. Had the 55k before this. But it doesn't come close to the 156 unit. It's just relentless. Yours sounds unstock on the exhaust revs. Just like my own. Great video thanks for sharing 👍

[@mekan]

Car tax in UK is so cheap...6.2 liter just £780.... Here in Taiwan 3.5 liter car tax is £890... 6.2 liter is around £2000...

[@1881Gordon]

Thanks for the brutal honesty. I now appreciate why you had to stop so many times in order to sit & digest the shocking costs😮!!! In all seriousness though I know from experience that some of the equivalent large CC Audis and BMWs are also shockingly expensive, so as long as you're happy with the car then that is the main thing... Great upload! PS: AMG = 'All Money Gone" 😂😂.