With The V12 Mercedes SL600, Depreciation Is Your Friend!

[@mauriciomarianocarneiro]

I thought you would say: "I'm gonna take it and drive it and then give it an Elliott score!" :)

[@ElliottAlvis]

Mauricio Mariano haha! I guess I might as well have done that after everything! 😂 thanks for watching man!

[@colinashby3775]

I am only here for the merc. Best thing about this video is NO MUSIC.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Glad you like the car Colin! Thanks for watching!

[@colinashby3775]

@@ElliottAlvis Decided to get one thanks to this video

[@ElliottAlvis]

colin ashby that’s fantastic! I’m excited for you!

[@frankmattingly356]

Okay, I will try to make this quick. I have owned a 50K miles 2004 SL600 with the T12 Brabus kit for about four years now. First, there is just nothing like a V12 Mercedes putting out nearly 600 hp. It is a FREIGHT TRAIN on velvet rails. PERIOD. And if you love the feel of a 777 Dreamliner on takeoff ... smooooooth.... graceful... sensual & powerful; then you will love one of these cars. There simply is NOTHING like them. Plus you can drive it around in normal traffic... top up... top down. Quiet, stylish and everything you touch in the interior is either leather or wood. Sumptuous. Okay, let's talk maintenance. Look, this is not a car you buy and drive everyday. This is a weekend toy. A special occasion car... because every single time you get in it and drive it, it becomes a special occasion. I had a problem with my ABC system at 48K miles... the Mercedes Dealer told me $20-$25K to fix it. Criminals. I took it to my independent and it only needed the accumulators. $900. Big deal. You can own these cars, but you MUST find a decent person to do the work. Do some investigating and you will find that guy. Final comment. I have 12 cars and they are all really cool in their own way. Every time I pose this question to my wife "which car you want to take?"... she replies "let's take the little black Jet". Frank Sinatra blasting on the CD with the top down... "Fly Me to the Moon"... these cars are the DEAL of the century. $150K cars on sale for 15 to 20 cents on the dollar.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Absolutely well said Frank! Thank you for that.

[@TheMervK]

Agreed!

[@ToddtheLoneDroner]

I agree I have a bunch of them myself even found me a V12 that runs and drives for $500 just for parts

[@frankmattingly356]

@@ElliottAlvis I just saw your reply, thanks.. I really meant it and still love my SL600. I have owned close to 100 cars and nothing compares to this gorgeous rocket.

[@ajw828]

Those wheels definitely look great. Absolutely love the back drop again with the lighting and awesome machines.

[@ElliottAlvis]

A.J. W. Thanks man! Still getting the lighting figured out in the studio but it’s improving!

[@Peshki19]

@@ElliottAlvis Which wheels are those?

[@mateopozocaceres729]

@@Peshki19 TSW Bathurst. They look exactly like ones I used to have on my g37

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Really great SL600 prequel video, Elliott! I really enjoyed how you were able to defend yourself after you purposely put a hole in the heater hose, in order to turn the interior into a steaming hot coolant bath. It was all because it was not hot and humid enough outside in the Kansas August atmosphere.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Mitchell Barnow exactly Mitchell, I knew you would understand 😂

[@truthseekerdanny]

S.L.s have always been my favorite Mercedes. They look damn good.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Daniel Zermeno they have such a timeless design don’t they? Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@wykydytron]

Yeah it's funny how mercedes never made anything nicer and never will. Its peak European large coupe design.

[@emineid]

Your shelves full of 80s computers are like my childhood fantasy come true. It's like being in 1983 all over again, reading the Christmas edition of Enter magazine, and owning everything in those glossy spreads!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Glad you like the collection! I’ll be filming more in that studio soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Cocytus]

This 2008 model is okay. I love the SL600 V12, but the last of the good ones was the R129. The successor R230 we see here is when the car was starting to have more cheaper plastics and just didn't have that old school solid Mercedes vibe that the old R129s had. I would rather have a 2004 or earlier model of this Mercedes offering.

[@BobBenz55]

I Do have a R129 SL500 with the M113 engine one of the last ones and have just purchased a SL600 R230 2003 ... both lovely... but the power of the V12 With the turbo!!! Wow

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Loving your videos man (also loving the nice weather! It has rained for about 2 months straight here in Scotland). Glad I found your channel, nice Merc :D

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks dude! Yeah you need the sun so you can enjoy your new car!

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@ElliottAlvis Yeah its been a while since I have had the roof down haha

[@ElliottAlvis]

CarsofGlasgow I bet!

[@100PercentJake]

One might say that's a pretty... Cool... Car

[@ElliottAlvis]

100PercentJake *snicker snicker* good one

[@derekchisholm972]

HAHAHA HAHA WOW YOU TOLD HIM!

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Near perfect tidy SL review of a properly spec'd R230. Your knowledge very good because this car is full of exotic Mercedes tech and decadent luxury. A lot of these features were eliminated in new SL's - like the dramatically super cool shifter mounted start button. That still makes me swoon. Peak SL in my opinion. PS.- what's up with the dashboard leather?

[@ElliottAlvis]

Lawrence Fearon yes! I love the way this car is optioned. And the shifter mounted start button is as cool as it gets! The dash leather could use some attention, but I was trying not to show it so as not to distract from the rest of the review.

[@pussygalore5947]

The problem with is car is that it was designed and built during Mercedes "Lost Weekend" - 2000 to 2013 - where the cut costs, used inferior materials and build quality looked the other way, all in their seal to become a volume producer. " It has tons of cooling" but not for long with you behind the wheel!

[@ElliottAlvis]

PussyGalore hey, I maintain my innocence! In fact, I fixed this car today along with the car ninja, so everything is all good! Lol

[@christopherkraft1327]

I love it when you say "it's mostly reliable " if you knew then what you know now!! To bad that it overheated itself & tried to blame you!! 🙄 Thanks for the fun video 😷

[@ElliottAlvis]

Christopher Kraft funny how that worked out isn’t it? I still love the car, and I’ll be following up with it soon. Thanks for watching and for the support Christopher!

[@christopherkraft1327]

@@ElliottAlvis thanks Elliott, I look forward to the next video! 🙂

[@yiyangcheng]

That’s quite a script that you have on the table lol. The mood lighting in the back is 💯. I think for the car to have a sunroof gap should be okay just because it won’t get so hot when the car is sitting outside in a scorching hot summer with the windows down for a little bit (assuming the sunroof can open up). As far as power lift gate, it would be un-Mercedes like if they didn’t offer it on every vehicle lineup they have. It wouldn’t be luxury to pay for Mercedes if that’s not offered lol

[@ElliottAlvis]

yiyangcheng the sunroof doesn’t open up. That’s what the convertible part is for lol. The sunroof is just a cool feature and lets more light into the cabin.

[@yiyangcheng]

Elliott Alvis because I was thinking that it’s like the mechanism found in the Fiat 500 convertible but without the fabric top

[@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife]

I just found one for 20k. Beautiful cars. Love the German engineering. Doors and fittings so tight. The only issue is the maintenance. That’s why I have a corvette z06, 2007. 3100lbs and 505hp stock. I would love a classy ride like this though too!!

[@willr69420]

Elliott, Jake, and Hoovie all on the same morning! It's the unholy trinity! My day is complete, all I'm missing is Jon Ross, (but the day is not over yet)!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Will R just pumping out the content on this fine Wednesday! Lol

[@bobuffet1386]

My dad got a Mercedes sl600 (has a twin turbo v12 stock hp510)with under 45k miles for 28k$. He put a couple thousand into it and took it to the dyno now it has 780 hp.

[@pranavjoshi6802]

Opening with " clarification" 🤣. That car is a solid beauty !

[@ElliottAlvis]

Pranav Joshi it is a gorgeous car! But yes, I had to be very clear in the into 😂

[@Cocytus]

@Elliott Alvis - 6:26 - I see where you are coming from with the power lift trunk buttons and all but you gotta realize that to have the convertible top function automatically, you gotta have a power trunk lid to accommodate this. The reason why there's the SUV style buttons is to compensate for this feature. It's actually bad to use a powered assisted lift gate or trunk manually. It's better to let the motors do the work rather than trying to force a manual movement onto the motors which are expected to be still in the moment, so to point out those buttons as useless and just frivolous isn't accurate to say. It's apart of an overall feature and is absolutely needed. I am actually surprised you as a car reviewer didn't catch onto this. That part should have been edited out. It's useless to bring up.

[@exercise190]

Can you drop the name of those rims? They are amazing and suit this Mercedes so well.

[@ralphlongo1975]

It's smooth, fast, reasonably reliable, and well... Look at it. 3 out of 4 is a solid batting average 😀

[@ElliottAlvis]

ralph longo yeah I’ll take 75% all day! Lol

[@ralphlongo1975]

@@ElliottAlvis and we have to remember that the car is 12 years old now, right? I just watched VG's vlog and it looked like it was just a hose or something and that's not odd for a little bit older of a car (I can't believe I'm talking about a late 2010's car as older lol.)

[@ElliottAlvis]

ralph longo yep! It was a simple fix. I’ll have a video on it tomorrow!

[@ralphlongo1975]

Look forward to it

[@averagedev7768]

powered trunk lid could well be standard equpment since the trunk is already powered due to the need to open it when the roof is operated

[@chiefsguy52]

It's a gorgeous car with a wonderful-sounding engine

[@ElliottAlvis]

chiefsguy52 it’s a future classic! Thanks for watching!

[@christophercolumbus8944]

this is what steve jobs used to drive

[@traviswarehime5796]

I just started following you. I really enjoy your channel!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Travis Warehime awesome Travis! I appreciate the support.

[@hitardo]

Elliott, to be honest, I do not know where those people got the impression that it was your fault. A car is made of many mechanical and electrical components (injection, ignition, AC, etc...), with very different materials (plastic, steel, rubber, etc...), and they sustain very difficult impacts (vibration, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc...) Thus, some parts give in after some time. On extreme days, under long periods of use, it is very common for those parts to either give in, or simply demonstrate their really state. Maybe that plastic part was already bad - but only under that heat, and for that long - the system had more pressure (due to the heat generated by the engine and the ambient temperature) and opened the "longer" circuit, so, the cooling fluid came out. Or maybe, that pressure enlarged a part which was already cracked. On a more relevant note: Elliott, you need to improve your sound game. And - even more important - you need to find your purpose of KZbin. Sound: You are sometimes far from the microphone, and we barely hear you. Other times, you come closer, and you are loud. And I am no speakers. On headphones it must be more noticeable. Purpose: You did a review on the car. We have Doug DeMuro, Top Gear, and more for that. What was your take on this car? Was it to help us find a luxury car on the cheap?! Was it to improve knowledge on a specific car?! Moreover, you need to find a purpose you can monetize. Cheers!

[@ElliottAlvis]

hitardo thank you for the constructive feedback! I am still trying to dial in my new microphone setup so it’s taking some trial and error. As far as my purpose on KZbin, this car was a little tough because it’s not mine, so I couldn’t be overly harsh about it, but I also wanted to come full circle and show it getting fixed. I do have other videos where I review the things inside of cars as well as the car itself. I’m still finding my voice I guess you could say. Either way, thank you for the feedback, and thank you for your continued support!

[@hitardo]

@@ElliottAlvis I will be here to accompany you on this journey. I do not promise I will comment every time - because I usually watch on the go - but I will provide my feedback along the way, so you can continue to improve. I believe in your will, your good heart, and your passion. Keep it up 😂

[@ElliottAlvis]

hitardo well thank you! That means a lot.

[@FK-zr9fn]

That’s one hell of a car. I’d buy that to park in my front room just to look at it ❤

[@mackfar27]

I had a cherry red with cashmere interior pull up next to me at the light today. The sound the engine makes, I knew instantly, it’s not the car to try your luck with… And this was before I saw the Sl 600 insignia. Engine sounded like a angry tiger. Completely different sound and pleasing to the ears I may add from your traditional dog barking V8. Anyways, let me stop before I start rambling.

[@zart3374]

back here again somehow. looks so good.

[@ElliottAlvis]

It really is a great looking car.

[@18000rpm]

Wire the trunk so it can flip up as an air brake under hard braking 😂

[@bikerman6907]

When you say around 25-30k for this Mercedes model... how much is it for a low millage SL 600 in mint condition over your way? I live in Norway, and have recently been looking at a gorgeous mint conditioned 2006 SL600 with 52k km's on the clock, to around 700000 nok/68000 euros. It has a full SL65 AMG exterior package. Cheers!

[@finnmccool684]

Question about the ignition (keyless go) port on the dashboard. Did it originally come with a decorative cover? Mine looks the same as yours (no cover), so I'm wondering if a cover is available. Thanks.

[@louisxiiii]

What if you want the sky in your convertible but not the high wind, noise, or precipitation? Gotta have a sunroof in your convertible!!

[@livestock9722]

It's really the only masculine looking convertible I am interested in owning. Probably the hardtop/couple look has me sold.

[@dave11686]

Love the shirt

[@ElliottAlvis]

The Sock Monkey! Thanks man! This is a rare video where I’m wearing 2 cat shirts! Lol

[@michelinstarschallenger8626]

Hello, Thanks for the review. What about the sound isolation ? I’m looking into this car, hesitating between one with sunroof and one without and I’m wondering about the impact on the sound.

[@zart3374]

How is the sun roof option only $2000? Prius had an option that added a sun roof and solar panels for $3500.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Well, I imagine the solar panel portion of that added a bit of complication. Also, far fewer people are willing to option out a Prius. But who knows! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zart3374]

@@ElliottAlvis Yep for sure but that just seems crazy how much of a difference it is for a smallar sun roof but it does add the solar panels.

[@anthonyb4469]

Just found your channel, good stuff. Any idea what type of wheels those are?

[@ElliottAlvis]

Anthony B welcome to the channel! I forgot the name of the wheel brand but they fit the car perfectly don’t they? I’ll see if I can find out from the owner.

[@shawnhalkowitz7340]

Great video I have 04 sl600. I love those wheels what size and brand are they?

[@raulanaya1075]

The 04 is the fastes of all

[@BmxParkour50]

That trunk is cool until it stops opening all the way and instead making a very loud hummm! Ugh my poor S55

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

I don’t think it’s a wise purchase, because I’ve been hearing about EXPENSIVE maintenance costs and being told to avoid the non AMG V12 altogether makes we want an SL500 instead with the V8.

[@paullees7111]

The VW Eos had an opening sunroof that also folded.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Paul Lees that’s true! And that car was much less expensive.

[@pmp2559]

On common failures with these cars is it expensive to fix on your own? I’m capable on mechanics but just wondering about the price on parts I imagine it’s not even worth it?

[@56kwith200ping]

Its amazing that all these people are buying these cars (SL55's) cheap and not even recognizing how timeless the body is. This body with fancy yet tame LED headlights and tail lights could pass for new even today. It saddens me how many M113K engines are now destroyed for a video from some other guy made 5 years ago.

[@jloudy]

My '06 Prius had keyless ignition, so I guess it was in the same class as the SL!

[@TheNutshaq]

Had? Why would you ever sell a Prius?

[@miketurin5233]

I can’t believe you have missed to show the startup sound of that V12 and maybe a rev.

[@ElliottAlvis]

It’s super quiet! It probably wouldn’t have been picked up on camera with the wind unfortunately

[@miketurin5233]

@@ElliottAlvis really? No growling deep sound as usually expected from such a monster engine?

[@carminedepaola8018]

I can find an SL600 for €25k and an SL65 AMG for €40k, you think that the differences between these two models are worth an extra €15k ???

[@marcxx8697]

What's the wheel spec

[@Baerchenization]

You can tell when someone only drives a convertible for a day :) No, it is not "hilarious to have a panoramic roof, just put the top down", because when it is really hot in summer, you get baked stupid during long drives. I always drive open, including in winter and even in the rain when I am on a roadtrip or driving roads, but you simply cannot drive e.g. all day in the Alps in summer, it literally makes your head explode. There is also no point driving top down at the hight of summer on the Autobahn etc all day, because again, your brain gets frazzled. That Matt dude from Smoking Tyre got himself an R129 SL to daily in LA, where he says he leaves the roof on, because you simply get baked stupid, as well... so if I had an SL, I surely would love that panoramic roof :)

[@anthonycoffey6565]

This car in a metallic dark green with some bronze wheels would look 🥵

[@SlowSpyder]

Considering one of these and a BMW M6. Decisions, decisions.

[@RideOrDie717]

2023 diesel hp numbers are 500 hp and power stroke in 2023 has 1,200 lb feet of torque so 612 tq isn’t much even for a v12 in 08

[@anacletoroboris9123]

Keyless go is even older...my sl500 2003 had it

[@MainManPorter]

I want one so bad, currently i drive an sl550 🙏

[@banpowel9784]

Hard to find these in the UK, so prices are going crazy high

[@gamatoutsikos]

I don't think overheating was your mistake. It was your mistake not pulling over right away though.

[@ElliottAlvis]

You’re probably right. But, lesson learned. Big time. And if you watch the repair video, luckily there isn’t any damage.

[@dudenamedclem]

idiots and haters are those that accuse you of causing any damage to it.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Christoph Lehman Thanks for the support Christoph! I’m glad someone believes me! Lol

[@Midg-td3ty]

Its still an 1500 option. Buy a new mercedes and if you want keyless go you have to pay 1500 additionally. (Atleast for the E class cab)

[@colorowdy9655]

Hey what are the wheels and specs?

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

So where is the driving part and cause of overheating?

[@ElliottAlvis]

Watch the video posted right before this one, the thumbnail is a picture of Hoovie's orange Lamborghini kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKKYln2mrd-He8U

[@bilal_5569]

Abc constantly brakes on these cars. Very expensive to keep it running. Owned one sold it after 2 years

[@VonSonnig]

You know, when kid says....mom, it just fell, by itself and broke when the vase is on the floor. Please, do not say it did overheat ITSELF, it is a machine, it is controlled by men, in your case, the man was you. Machines never do stupid things, but people are stupid, that defines us. It is a very unique machine, indeed.

[@beeferbeefer7903]

SL 65 AMG THE KING !!!!

[@zart3374]

Love it.

[@tinocos9632]

Found one of thoes for 5k in very good condition

[@christophercolumbus8944]

wow dude there is so much you don't know or you haven't researched my dad had a SL55 from TWO THOUSAND THREE !!! with keyless go it sounds like you have never driven a mercedes before

[@jhunt5683]

I'd rather have this than a 55

[@jake05sti]

That car is HOT!!!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Jacob Alefs it certainly was! Now it’s juuuuust the right temperature 😉👌🏻

[@davidjacobs8558]

unless you know a Mercedes Mechanic near you, who is honest and skilled, it's not a good idea to buy a 10 year old mercedes.

[@ElliottAlvis]

David Jacobs good thing I have the Car Ninja and the Car Wizard near me!

[@riceball4u172]

Just dont buy a European cars, period. Made out of aoer thin materials

[@agurhatia6488]

I came here from grand turismo game 😂❤

[@ElliottAlvis]

Ha, that’s awesome! Welcome to the channel!

[@ericolsen67vw]

I want this

[@tokyowarfare6729]

problem is parts price

[@The_Wack]

Twin turbo time

[@ElliottAlvis]

😎

[@The_Wack]

@@ElliottAlvis how much do they cost roughly

[@JuanGarcia-fv9ph]

Yeah but these V12s are crazy ecpensive to maintain

[@ElliottAlvis]

Juan Garcia they can be!

[@dave11686]

Notification squad

[@ElliottAlvis]

The Sock Monkey! Heck yeah! 🤙🏻

[@uzzle21]

i have keyless go in my 03 s600

[@LTG1930]

I call it hand of god fast......too bad the hand of god doesnt help with the coil cost and ABC replacement :)

[@ElliottAlvis]

L Gaff that’s a good term for that sort of speed! And yes, too bad God doesn’t give a discount on parts replacement!

[@chinmaybhat820]

Sry for not following but who does it belong to again?

[@erikh1041]

it’s all nice and cool until it breaks. it’ll cost more than the car is worth to repair at the mercedes dealer😂

[@Enjoythevroom]

#ihateallblackwheels Thanks for agreeing with me. Someday all black wheels will be like mullets and skinny jeans on men.

[@ElliottAlvis]

I think you’re right!

[@uzzle21]

i need an cl bad bro

[@ElliottAlvis]

Those are great cars!

[@uzzle21]

@@ElliottAlvis u know where i could find a good cl55 03 to 06? i have a 03 s600 i dont need another v12 lmao

[@ElliottAlvis]

@@uzzle21 check AutoTempest!

[@moflyboyblanquito541]

So does that mean you did overheat it lol.

[@mumblety96]

This is known as 'hand of god' acceleration. Only available at your local V12 purveyor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqnUgHWhn92ZrNU

[@BobTheHatKing]

10:37 FUCKMEEEEEEE! 😂

[@banpowel9784]

Bullet proof engines

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Hey!

[@christophercolumbus8944]

2008 is not old, man you keep saying those days like wtf haha

[@martrome7449]

I guess we seen why it depreciated 100k lol

[@kilp2635]

ARE YOU GONNA TALK ABOUT HOW IT ALREADY BROKE DOWN🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@ElliottAlvis]

I mention it in the beginning and end of the video! But good news, it's already been fixed.

[@hudpop]

Clinton?

[@derkdevries7686]

bro, why do American car youtubers drive their cars so slowly and boring. This is not what the car deserves.

[@Akartavor]

Money pit.

[@pablopicaro7649]

Throw all that junky unreliable overpriced V12 drivetrain crap away and put in a Tesla drivetrain. Tried out a SL550 in North Dallas Last year, felt very heavy and the Trans jerked and shifted badly. Beautiful inside and out otherwise.

[@paladin3116]

troll

[@56kwith200ping]

That pano sunroof is still worth $2000-$5000 used. If its cracked its worth less than a solid one. lol

[@mogymogy1227]

V12 means you can make f1 sound exhaust like in aventador)