Why the Mercedes Benz S550 Is the Best Used Luxury Car Under $40,000!

[@eddyeroyal6024]

I just purchased the 2013 S550, great deal, very well maintained.

[@richardlim2518]

Totally agree that any iterations of the W222's exterior and most interior features are more appealing than the W223.

[@damirzanne]

I got 2015 about a year ago , for $29.000 … I took Toyota Camry and RAV4 out for a test drive as well , there is no comparison between these cars , Toyotas ride like a wheelbarrow compared to S class … it was not a brainer for me, I went hone in S class , and it was a blast ever since …

[@khalilali1316]

Totally agree, this is the most beautiful Mercedes ever.

[@maddyk5371]

Well done, good buy. I own a limousine company in Australian. 30 years of experience talks with respect to everyone reading this message. Audi A8, Mercedes S class , Bentley flying Spur and rolls Royce ghost or Phantom, SECOND HAND, stay right away from it, they all have faults and are expensive to run. Other than mileage the years can make a lot of components go brittle. Be prepared that just with soft driving and servicing it yourself you cannot avoid costs.the worst is the Audi A8. Great video and respect to all, enjoy the 500!

[@jjohnson9822]

what cars you reccomend i found genesis g80 2016 model done us well over 4 years ober 280 000 kms minimal problems. Just purchased s500 L. Hoping its not to bad has 5 year warranty tho. Also own limosuine company. What are your thoughts and recomendations on vehicles

[@maddyk5371]

@@jjohnson9822 Very high mileage for genesis. Don’t touch it and you own a limo company, don’t. Clients can read and feel that mileage in the vehicles. Lexus IS reliable, any new saloon S class or the 7 series at best get rid of it 150,000 ks. Until then make your money with high ticket clients. All cars high end are expensive to repair and replace.5 series diesel is also a good vehicle and capable of 250,000 ks easily.

[@RS1Interviews]

"They all have faults" I have to disagree sir. Maybe Euro spec and AU spec are different, but here in Europe i've seen well maintained Mercedes S classes (W222) with 300.000 kms. Of course, it has a lot of components that can break, but as long the engine is well maintained that will save you the biggest expenses like engine rebuilds due to the nano coating degrading in the cylinder walls for example.

[@silentbutdeadly3466]

U didn’t mention bmw 7 series . So are they reliable

[@Nightbird.]

@@silentbutdeadly3466 I drive a 2018 MB S Class SUV. My European mechanic has warned me to stay away from the BMW 7 series. He says they have way too many plastic parts that break, and any adjustments they need will cost more than a MB due to needing a special and expensive computer to read the issues. He's been a mechanic for over 30yrs so I trust his word.

[@BigA-trucking]

Awesome video;very detailed Thanx!

[@benanataku9679]

I'll soon go for one.

[@ItsPinecone_911]

I see the market for these 2014-2017 S 550 cars are starting to come back to the normal $38k-50k range depending on mileage. Im considering trading in my 2020 392 Scatpack Charger for one of these. How has the maintainence been since you got this car over a year ago?

[@gjoniny]

maintainence is very high cost. a windsheild wiper costs $250 each

[@ItsPinecone_911]

@@gjoniny yes I know. I have a few friends that own S550, S560, S63 AMG and one friend even with an S65 AMG.

[@robertmorgan2219]

That charger IS merc suspension - you already have it!

[@ItsPinecone_911]

@@robertmorgan2219 yes I know. But I want a bigger car amd the S Class sedan is about a foot or so bigger inside. 😁

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Our local Mercedes has a lot of used W222 models with under 50k for less than $60,000. The problem is, these cars are no joke on maintenance. I had a 2015. They guzzle gas. Wheel repair/ replacement is astronomical. Off warranty, they are a nightmare.

[@jjohnson9822]

how much does warranty cover?

[@jjohnson9822]

how much does warranty cover?

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

@@jjohnson9822 I said OFF WARRANTY, they are expensive

[@jjohnson9822]

@@PassportBrosBusinessClass i undersrand that im asking what does vehiclr warranty usually cover?

[@StackedUpMichael]

@@jjohnson9822Just keep 3-5k set aside for any potential issues. If you're not at that level yet financially, I would advise against getting one until you do. They are tanks, and obviously built well. The issue is, they are very technical vehicles. Anything "technical" can have spontaneous glitches. Doesn't mean they wont last though. You just have to know ppl with the equipment to fix em. And there alot of ppl that do. To answer your questiom, most warranties you're gonna find cover powertrain. I would look for one that has all electrical included. 🚪🚶🏾‍♂️

[@manniefresh2022]

PLEASE TO ANYBODY READING THIS. IF YOU BUYING OR BOUGHT THIS CAR GET IT UNDER A MERCEDES WARRANTY AND EXTEND THAT SHIT. DO NOT BUY IT TO FLEX BC THIS SHIT WILL FLEX YOUR POCKETS UNTIL IT CANT ANYMORE. The amount of problems you will see with any used S class from 2014-2020 are crazy high to fix. Wonderful car with nightmare issues that will come up.

[@RS1Interviews]

Nonsense just buy a well maintained one and that will save you the biggest costs

[@FoxTailWhipz]

Great video!

[@turnne]

If he paid sub $40K for this, with under 60K miles, it was a pretty good deal I WOULD NOT be interested in one of these without a warranty though The sub problem to that would be that a good warranty for this would be thousands of dollars

[@TapoutT]

I absolutely love mercs. My cousin had the w140 the one from the 90s. That shit was bulletproof. He put like 300k on it. I think you are right though with this new tech it’s risky. Kind of a shame. That w140 was the most reliable car the fam ever had till some drunk butthead rear ended it in a Dually. We were still ok after that. That kind of service from a vehicle really leaves an impression on you.

[@turnne]

@@TapoutT I had a 1992 W140 Diesel....bought in 1998 $20K worth of repairs( at the Mercedes dealer)

[@RS1Interviews]

If it's well maintained you have nothing to worry about. Of course cars like these have a lot of sensors that can break, but that's not that big of a deal. A well maintained one will get you to 200k in the best comfort for your bucks.

[@turnne]

@@RS1Interviews Hmm...I have seen " well maintained" ones have issues...typically electrical/sensor related that are thousands of dollars and the other issue I have is that the mentality at the Mercedes dealer is just to keep throwing parts at it until its fixed. Its hard to find an independent shop that has all the diagnostic equipment to work on these past the more basic maintenance. Certain things that really concern me are this " hot V" configuration of where the turbos sit. First off if that needs to be disassembled to get to a sensor it will be thousands in just labor. Secondly, long term I question the logic to place those there due to the heat There is a reason why the resale drops so quickly on these against say something like a Lexus LS at 5-7 years old

[@RS1Interviews]

@turnne This car does not have the engine with the hot V configuration. It has the M278 4.8L engine, and the turbos are fitted directly on to the exhaust port, meaning they are on the sides of the engine. You are referring to the M178 4.0L engine, which is the first with this hot V configuration. I'm literally reading it on the Mercedes website "First sport car engine with 'hot inside V' and dry sump-lubrication". Look up "2015 Mercedes S550 review... 150K miles later". It's not that big of a nightmare people say it is.

[@gordonsun99]

Great video with detailed infor

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

I love that the W223 models come mostly loaded. Heated/ventilated/ massage seats are mostly standard. The only real option to search for is the rear-seat luxury package.

[@worksmartnothard163]

Can you do a oil change and check level video

[@ewardbach8955]

Very informative video, you did a great work. And no 100 of "you guys". 👍

[@4Peta20]

Bro please tell me something. The buttons to the left of the steering wheel. U have 360 camera then night vision but what is the next button for? The far right. I cant find anywhere what that button does.

[@turnne]

The W140 was anything but a simple as stated in this video...I owned a 1992( bought in 1998) and bought an extended warranty..THANK GOODNESS $20K worth of warranty repairs done at the Mercedes dealer on that car and that was over 20 years ago

[@ryans-d7d]

What were the repairs ?

[@turnne]

@@ryans-d7d Oh my..lol Well 1. A failed engine( read up on the Mercedes 3.5 liter diesel and bent connecting rods) replaced with a Mercedes rebuilt long block engine $14000 2. AC Evaporator core( common early W140 issue) and A/C climate control push button module $5100 3. Pneumatic pump for trunk closer $800 a few other misc items that were about $2000 over my ownership time 1,2 and 3 were paid by the warranty company and the work was done by Crown Mercedes Benz in Dublin Ohio and this was over 20 years ago when this was done So, for fun you can factor up those costs for inflation..LOL

[@lamarjohnson7321]

Excellent review!

[@hariranormal5584]

7:11 car has 40% fuel 14:34 only 35% now?? how much did just idling waste??

[@cbesco82]

gas burns fast in this car... i got a 16 with 57k for 28k. You can never drive anything after this, but the gas was something I forgot about. over 3700 tons, v8, over 450 HP. I might driver for 20 mins and 10 to 15% might be gone...lol

[@iuriigviazda1572]

Do you for sale this car bedroom lights

[@tenantrep]

Do you still have this car? How it been from a maintenance perspective?

[@Dikachim]

Excellent review although it felt like it had a lot of road noise and was bumpy during the drive.

[@E28Source]

That’s just Michigan roads lol

[@amoney9119]

I've found its a weird quirk with filming, I've got a 2019 S450 and unless you're going over 100mph, it is VERY quiet, you can't hear anything but the loudest of noises. Even Rolls Royce models sound loud and bumpy on camera, but in person, it truly is a serene car to drive and ride in.

[@KOOLGREENS]

Just got one. GREAT VIDEO

[@hariranormal5584]

How's it holding up?

[@VdiMusicGaming]

My fave is w221

[@the90sman]

Great video im in the market now for one. Nice rolex my brother.

[@NaruKid24]

invicta

[@kevin9c1]

Haven't watched a second of this but the description says this has 549 hp and a ZF transmission. After being posted for 2 years. What am I supposed to think about that?

[@yanis_s500]

People comenting about expensive maintanance and fuel consumtio… of course any V8 engine will eat a lot of fuel, however, people buying this car are not your typical type who want the best fuel economy. This is not your honda civic or toyota prius people 😂 also, this is one of the most luxurious cars that you can get, so stop crying about maintannace costs because if you can not offord to take care of this car - just dont buy it, it is really that simple!

[@maleaque]

very confused, they were 120k how are they 40k now???

[@vlone_slatt3504]

Depreciation luxury cars lose value fast and this car has no factory warranty left so those expensive repairs are coming out of your pocket so pray nothing goes wrong and no lights turn on in your dash. So the price is a bargain it’s a hit or miss it could be reliable or not choice is yours

[@Igloo_papi]

My neighbor has an 2014 S550 he’d sell me. 42k miles. Asking $32,000. Clean clean clean. Not sure if that’s a great deal or not

[@Rafael-qd3yq]

What was the outcome?

[@dharuesmith661]

Dam it sounds delicious 😂😂

[@TerryGreen-ye5ry]

That car should have 90,000 miles it for a 2014 to 2023 low mileage.

[@gregroche4368]

Sounds good to me! U need to get that one

[@donruga627]

Did it say 190 degrees

[@jcoon810]

Nice review. Thanks!

[@gkstanfield]

My best Mercedes-Benz specialist shop just called the W222 S-Class his most coveted model…and the W223 is already here..! I bought a gorgeous low-mileage S550 4Matic CPO in October 2021 and promptly drove it from Central Wisconsin to Hilton Head, SC for a National Mercedes Club convention… Today…you could not wrestle this amazing vehicle out of my dead hands…and I already have standing offers to purchase..! Yes…the W222 S-Class really was ‘The Best or Nothing’…FIGHT ME…NOT FOR SALE!! I love her so hard and so deep! The W223 has a long row to hoe…we shall see…

[@E28Source]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ryanone1]

Good job

[@yatishshah8649]

How many miles

[@BigQuonTv]

How many miles you have on it now I got a few questions for you buddy

[@Braxton-xk5bi]

Optioned out

[@benanataku9679]

Please provide me with practical guide on how I can get a good buy shipped to me in Nigeria.

[@E28Source]

Probably best to buy one in the EU.

[@daviddeans5657]

U can buy mines for 40k

[@powerhouseinco9664]

most times if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. But who knows could be legit. Due diligence is paramount!!!

[@ItsPinecone_911]

Dont buy Mercedes S Class cars from shady car lots and you'll be fine. You may pay more buying a used one from an actual Mercedes dealership but you'll get a greater piece of mind knowing they inspected the car before reselling it to you unlike non Mercedes dealerships that get them to sell.

[@ryans-d7d]

No way after taxes you picked this thing up for less then 40k unless it’s got high milage or something

[@E28Source]

had 59k on it.

[@ryans-d7d]

@@E28Source that’s a killer deal. I’m mad at you right now

[@ryans-d7d]

@@E28Source let’s fight

[@ferrarif174]

@@ryans-d7d loll Round 1 ..... Fight!

[@frankyteufel11]

The price is unrealistic, I don’t believe it. In Germany, you can’t find one with this mileage for under 55, rather 60k. Provided it’s not accidental and has got service records. And the German market is full of those…

[@dillonwatson9999]

How many miles on this car?

[@E28Source]

It had 59k at the time

[@dillonwatson9999]

@@E28Source Thanks. That was a good deal. I have a 2015 S550 4-Matic with every option including the executive package and upgraded sound system! Awesome vehicle.

[@braxtoncurry2081]

The Pooh Shiesty 😂😂

[@lamarcurtis1582]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SoPlayerrrr]

😂😂

[@lamarcurtis1582]

Man you ⏸ pause for like 7second when you played Pooh shiesty🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AjitMD]

They only Mercedes I should have bought was the W123 SD300 or even the 240D, manual transmission, manual everything. Rest was junk... ok I am exaggerating. Back then it would have cost 1 year pay, but would have lasted a lifetime. The only electronics was the Blaupunkt with transistors that are still around. Mechanical locks and windows. These days, I am better off buying a Lexus, Cadillac, Lincoln for that kind of ride. Used Mercedes with no warranty? Scary!

[@jonathanunlimited]

INVEST IN ETERNITY. JESUS CHRIST shed HIS BLOOD and DIED for OUR SINS so we can be saved. We humans are imperfect sinners. We hurt others and do things that we ourselves know are wrong and regret. The punishment for our sins is death and hell. And we can't save ourselves. But God so loved the world, that he sent Jesus to die for our sins to receive the punishment that we deserve. And Jesus rose again and offers eternal life, forgiveness, and blessings to all those who believe. REPENT and BELIEVE IN JESUS and BE SAVED, my dear friends

[@Blace5]

Great message! John 3:16 amen! My brother in Christ

[@TheT1r1]

No ZF transmission seen here… leave those to the BMW guys! This is an in-house 7G-Tronic transmission

[@E28Source]

I appreciate the extended knowledge. Thanks for the feedback to help others. 😀

[@TheT1r1]

@@E28Source great video. This is really high optioned spec.

[@4everyoung869]

Do not buy a benz without a warranty people. It will destroy your pockets without it.

[@ronsmith286]

I was gonna buy a 2016 s class for $33,000, with 32,300 miles no warranty, but after reading these comments I changed my mind, think I’ll settle for a nice Honda Nissan or Toyota.

[@derekdavis8229]

Where’s that one at? I’ll buy it! Lol

[@cbesco82]

you know it would have still been under factory warranty... lol you need to do more homework, and stop thinking about these comments.

[@BruceDuncan-m4u]

The thing about Mercedes Benz. The car was made for people of wealth. They lease a car after the lease they lease a new Benz. Now for who dare to purchase a used Benz for a great low price. 1) you want to get extended warranty. Because what year the car is. You will be charged Mercedes Benz very high labor and parts. Personally, if you do buy a used Benz you will be with car that will be . needing increased service cost you betterextend warranty. I personally would never buy used Mercedes if I couldn't afford a new Mercedes or lease I would pass. I don't need a money pit. Good luck

[@androidwazko9795]

Nope, sorry. I beg to differ; a used S550 is not the best used luxury car to buy under $40000. A '15 S class has no warranty left, and as everyone reading this probably knows, is very expensive to fix and maintain (as are all luxury cars these days). There's no way I would buy a car with that level of technology without a warranty. Because they didn't listen to their guidance counselor in high school who recommended attending medical or law school or getting an electronic engineering degree instead of one in art history, environmental studies, or teaching, the reason people buy used luxury cars is to save money. Just as an example, when the A.S.S. (Active Suspension System) on your 7 year old S550 takes a crap (and it will), you're looking at almost 5 large to replace the shocks, control module, and compresser. That's not my idea of saving money. I bought a Certified Pre-owned 2018 Genesis G90 AWD 3.3 liter twin turbo engine in May of 2021. You Merc fanatics may disagree, but for me the G90 is 85% of the car that an S Class is at 50% of the price. Yes, it's a glorified Hyundai, it only has 365 h.p./ 376 ft. lbs. of torque versus the 550's 449 h.p./516 ft. lbs., and it doesn't message my sacroiliac, spritz perfume at my nose, allow my eyes to see a mile ahead in the dead of night, or let me electronically adjust the degree of sunroof shade, but it's still a very nice ride, and my bank account tells me I made a good decision. The list price of the 2018 G90 was $71850, but I bought it 3 years old and with 24,000 miles for $37300 just before used car prices went bat-shit crazy. The real salsa on the enchilada is Genesis's 5 years/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper, and 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranties. My car had 24 months and 36 k miles of bumper-to-bumper warranty remaining when I bought it, but the CPO designation extends that warranty 12 months and 15,000 miles for a total of 72 months/ 75000 miles. And then don't forget the Genesis powertrain warranty. It's 10 years/100000 miles for the original owner, but is reduced to 5 years/ 60000 miles for subsequent owners. However, the CPO designation extends the powertrain warranty back to the original 10 yrs/10 k miles for the second owner. So I bought a 3 year old car with 36 months and 51 thousand miles of B2B warranty, and 64 months, and 76,000 miles of powertrain warranty remaining, almost as much as Mercedes' original owner warranty (48 months/50,000 miles for both bumper-to-bumper and powertrain). So if you want to drive like a pasha but have a serf's budget, a CPO Genesis is the way to go.

[@ronn68]

I've read too many horror stories from Genesis owners. Sounds like a pig in a dress. Hopefully yours works out.

[@androidwazko9795]

@@ronn68 So far, so good...the only warranty work I've had done in 2 years was to replace the front radar cover built into the grill.

[@plav9716]

Under 40k shit what state is he in CuZ a lot more in Boston

[@E28Source]

MI

[@bngr_bngr]

If it was a California car it would be worth more.

[@geoffk777]

Why the Mercedes Benz S550 Is the Best Car Under $40,000...When it's working. Mercedes builds these cars to last (mostly) through a 3 year lease. Even then, they're not especially reliable. Off warranty, the maintenance and parts cost is astronomical, as multiple systems are engineered to fail within 5 years. If you can get a full warranty on one, than you can consider it, but it's a big risk. Off warranty, than no way. There's a reason that they depreciate 90% in 3 years.

[@LigerSupremacy]

That engine has 449 hp not 549. I hope you purchased an extended warranty, otherwise you'll be spending tens of thousands of dollars in repair bills over the next 5-10 years. I've been an S-class owner for 20 years and the maintenance is too high on these newer models. I'm switching to electric now.

[@theloneleopard3095]

Nice classy car, but that sweatshirt not so much.

[@E28Source]

Patagonia

[@theloneleopard3095]

@@E28Source "Expensive" does not mean good style or luxury.

[@melltubemell]

I thought it looked great, good style.

[@theloneleopard3095]

​@@melltubemell looks like a lumberjack in a Mercedes. It may look better in a Jeep or a pick up truck.

[@aryub5851]

Yeah best car under $40k with maintenance around $30k 😂😂

[@leonchen89]

Stay the f away from the m278 powered S550. This engine reliability is terrible compare to the previous NA version as well the next 4.0T version. Spend several thousands more and get a 2018 S450 or S560. Let the early S550 blow up and rot.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

If you buy a $100,000 Mercedes S class for $40,000, chances are you were going to end up spending $60,000 fixing it up.

[@michaelt4338]

Where can I buy a S560 from for under $40.000? We just got ours for closer to $70.000. Over $70.000 with tax. But the car is fantastic 👌. Love it

[@BigA-trucking]

Not necessarily…that’s the fear of someone that just can’t afford it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@PaulFeakins]

Nonsense.

[@aonforme3455]

@@michaelt4338 Probably unlikely for a S560 around 40k. I suspect that's why the title indicates S550, which is the older version.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

Hey clueless IDIOT. Listen carefully, fool. 1. Obviously you have NEVER owned an S class NOR any other vehicle that represents AUTOMOTIVE GREATNESS. 2. NO, you are NOT buying a $100,000 vehicle. You are buying a vehicle that sold for $100,000 NEW, and THIS MEANS this is far MORE $ in 2022 worthless Idiot Joe Biden Dollars you got in your pocket. 3. NO, You DAMNED, CLUELESS FOOL, there are NO CHANCES that you will EVER end up spending $60,000 to fix it, unless you were a clueless idiot like YOURSELF and you ABUSED IT. 4. Unlike you, I speak from CONSIDERABLE experience. Mercedes sedans are probably the best kept Secret. While the conventional wisdom is that Lexus (glorified Camrys) are very reliable, my two Mercedes sedans, bought in 2016 and 2017, with guarantees, plenty of miles, and IMMACULATE, 2007 and 2008 models, that I drive continuously until today, have been THE MOST RELIABLE CARS I HAVE EVER OWNED, and I have owned PLENTY of GREAT cars, from Hondas to 7 Series BMWs, the BEAUTIFUL One, a 1998 740iL, which I owned from 2005 to 2017. So STICK TO YOUR FUGLY, STUPID TRUCKS and DO NOT TAKE the LEGENDARY Mercedes name in your foul mouth in vain!

[@nathandorman1827]

I had a boss who reasoned that if a car was 100 grand and you can buy it used for 40 grand then that car is 60% wore out.

[@aryub5851]

Dude stop misleading ppl. It needs another $50k spare for the 💯 certain repairs. You are either out of your mind or just getting paid for misleading ppl.

[@E28Source]

No it doesn’t. My repair Bill over the next 20k miles was $550. Stop buying rebuilt titles.

[@sisterjames4110]

Bruh wtf are u talking abt

[@dansantarsiero1526]

Why do you think these cars depreciate so fast? Because it has a history of after 30,000 miles things start to break. They're expensive to fix and expensive to maintain. The prices for parts for this car are insane. Friend of mine hit a pothole and cracked the wheel. $2,000 to replace. He also had an electrical piece go out, 5 grand for part and install! Stay away from this car at all cost!