2000 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Full Tour & Review | W220 Buyer's Guide 

I think you're covering a niche in depreciated german boats that isn't really catered to as much as I would like to see, keep it up man

From one big guy to another, keep doing your thing! Loving your content! I'm thinking about starting a channel based off me shopping for cars as a bigger black guy, so I'm definitely watching and learning from this channel. Keep it up!

Your comment on the S430 vs S500 is spot on. You won't notice much of a power difference b/c the cars are massive. What I do notice (I own an S430) is the mpg is a tad bit better. My buying advice is focus on the packages and service records when purchasing. No need to base your decision solely on the model. I'm certain you will be happy with either engine.

Stumbled on the E Class vid and all I can say is YES! Your vids are great and very informative!! Thanks for the vids!!!

I own a 2003 S430 and feel your vid is spot on. I bought mine from the estate of the original owner three years ago with 60,000 miles on it. The air suspension is a problem - I replaced all four corners with aftermarket units for about $1,000US, parts and labor. I bought it for a long range cruiser and it can't be beat for the price. Twenty thousand miles later, I've replaced the AC fan and that's it. One piece of advice for a buyer - find a good independent Mercedes shop and you'll save plenty on regular service. Keep up the interesting vids.

Great content. Amazing video about an amazing car. It is crazy how cheap they are and how easy it is to maintain it on your own

You should do a video of the W221 . They look good from any angle . If I had the cash to spend on an S class that would be it. They aren't really that expensive here in Bulgaria but most of them are with fake mileage and got like 1 million km on them. Driving a car like that without warranty ...

Just picked up a 2000 s430 83k miles super clean well maintained example. What a Sled! Love the Ride

Great video as always !

I think you look fabulous my man. Great review!

You deserve more subscribers your videos are really good and helpful and it's just chill

3:24 Thank you . You make me love my W220 S500L 2005 more than before.. and all what did you said are completely true

If you are ever in the Tampa area of Florida I have a S-430 that is a bit different. It was a special order for a corporation in Miami and has been company owned for 17 years. I recently acquired it from someone that bought it from the corporation and did not like it (actually he did not know what he had and I stole it!) It is a 2001 S-430 AMG special edition! It is the only one I have ever seen or for that matter heard of. It is such a perfect car that I have it in the body shop right now doing a ground up "restoration" which amounts to basically a new factory paint job, and that was only done because of my vanity. I found 4 quarter size spots where the clear coat was bad and the cost to fix and blend those 4 spots at Mercedes cost as much as my specialty paint shop I go to to paint the entire car to factory spec. Just so you know there are more cup holders, if you open the small arm rest you will find 2 additional holders there. As far as the slow response when stepping on the throttle that is a new built in trait on most all Mercedes so that you are not thrown back in the seats as the engine revs up. For anyone that has read this far and is wondering what special features the S-430 AMG has here is a short list from my car. 1) AMG body package that has different panels down the bottom side and an air efficient nose cone with smaller air dams. 2) Custom spoke wheels unlike any other standard Mercedes spokes. 3) Low profile tires (not my favorite kind of tire). 4) Over size disks in the front and back with a heaver breaking kit. 5) Standard on AMG air and heating seats. 6) BOSE stereo with extra base speaker in the trunk for a full hall sound. 7) for those of you that want people to ask why? There is the AMG logo on the back of the car. 8) High pressure head lamps. 9) A/C controls for the BACK seats that operate independent of the front seats. And the list goes on and on but you get the idea that it is just a kicked up version of the S-430

Dude I love your videos! You've got the same taste for cars like me.

Really appreciate your video on the W220. I own an S430 which is exactly the same colour as the one featured in your video. I love the part where you open up the throttle. While no where near the exhaust sound of its AMG siblings, the M113 sounds grunty enough.

You should do a review on the performance W220 S55! I'm looking to buy one really soon!!

beautiful video, thank you for your effort

Great reviews on luxury cars the average person can now afford. Still deciding between a 540i e39 or a Mercedes. Keep the reviews coming.

W220, one of the best S-Class models

Don’t mind these comments. You’re the one getting to drive luxury cars for free and have a RU-vid channel with millions of views. You’re the man!

Keep it up very interesting. Thanks

I love this guy! He's a hoot! "I had no idea I was morbidly obese" OMG I'm dying over here!! Who could not love this guy??? I too, am overweight and it's been brought to my attention too many times .. Ignore what others say..We all adore you and enjoy your content! Much love from Tampa,FL!

A polish or replacement of the headlight lenses would greatly improve the appearance of this car.

Great video, thanks

My favorite modern classic, Been waiting for this. Hope you manage to do a review of that S55! Ps: the rude comments probably come from immensely insecure trolls. Love these videos, keep it up!

great vids. a note to those thinking of buying this car - don't. unless you've checked the suspension. new struts can cost $5000. also note that you need to check for water flowing into the footwell if the drain mesh was filled with leaves.

Don't worry about people calling you fat man. If you're worried about it I recommend intermittent fasting!

Don’t pay the haters no mind thank you for the insight on these wonderful vehicles

there is a cupholder in the center console behind a wooden panel.

the arm rest has 2 cup holders .. see the thin thing on the right of the arm rest ? put your finger underneath it and pull

awesome vids..watching this from singapore and cars like these still cost crazy expensive..

In the prefacelift you have the automatic lights to, but you have to unlock them

loved the video and your sarcasm screw the haters. i completely agree with you alot of people don't understand that brilliant silver makes the car look a bit more dated. Black, obsidian, designo purple or violane are the best colours for an s class and they will completely transform any w220.

Thinking about to buy this model, this video Is cool

He's like the boyfriend on This is us! Bring on the Self Deprecating humor!

I have a 2002 w220 S430 and I love the way it drives and rides. I only paid $2700 for this $80,000 car. (212k miles) I did have to do quite a bit of maintenance to get it back up to par, New motor mounts, transmission mounts, new conductor plate, new rear tires, Engine oil,,trans service. But doing it all myself I still have an 80,000 car for under $4000 and I really love it. BTW the car has adaptive driving technology. If you drive it slow the transmission shift points adapt to save gas milage. If you normally drive fast the shift points adjust accordingly. That's probably why you thought the response was funny or strange. You can reset your trans by turning the key to on position an holding the throttle down for 30 seconds then turn off the key for 2 minutes without turning anything on. It makes a huge difference if you want a more crisp throttle response

Im thinking about changing my Cadillac STS 06 luxury for one of these, what you think?

About the comfort, I agree IN REALLY, ABOUT EVERYTHING. I drove one of that yesterday. W220, 1999. Spectacular1111

The center console splits and the right side opens up to provide 2 cup holders...at least mine does anyway..

been thinking about buying a used salvage or 200k mile beast, moslty here in dallas texas, they sell cheap cause of the air hydraulics failing, it scared me at first, but in reality it is the engine and transmission that should matter theres aftermarket parts for it, but man driving an s class like this one gives you a lot of compliments wherever you go

I bought a black s class also. Indeed the best comfort . Slightly better than the cadilac from same period.

You're vids should have way more views

Just got a 2000 s500 and it's very nice

The cup holders are built into the center console. It's that side compartment.

I bought an s class after ur comparison video between 750 and s class my boss has the 750 I got the w220 so we have them both parked out at work

Just wanted ask you aside question: Can you please provide more info about cup holder?

Is there something wrong with the suspensions? The car looks very low to me.

How would you compare it with BMW e65 7 series?

It was between this or the e38 and I ended up going with the e38.Is this better than the bmw 7 series?

the self roasting and irony in the beginning was gold. and the video was nicely informative, i am currently pondering between e38 and this s class if i find no good e38

I picked up a w220 S500 facelift a few weeks ago and I love it. such a brilliant daily driver. so relaxing and comfortable to drive. there are plenty around so no need to buy one that's rusty or ha suspension issues. mine was cheap has done 136000 miles but I'd I sat you inside and said how many miles you'd probably say 30000!! nice vid!!

Your air suspension appears to be on the way out

Inspired me to get a w220 s500, have done a video on it, but has a few issues, cost me $350

Thinks from Algeria for this videos

do s class with all options and maybe compare 2017 to 1980 or 2000

Do the review of the E63/E64 6 series and maybe Gran Coupe as well!?

That was good!

Great review. Honest, Not for speed but Lux-U-Ry

Hallo. Ich habe 2004 ein Problem, einen Mercedes S500 mit Strom oder einen syrischen Kompressor. Ich kenne den Fall nicht. Können Sie mir im Falle eines Problems bitte?

Looking at a 2004’ Mercedes-Benz s430 matic with 84k miles. - $6,900. One owner in florida, how do you feel about the price ?

The right hand side of the console folds out and gives 2 so-so cup holders. Hard to reach right handed, not enough arm room.

I know this video is quite aged now, but frankly, anyone who wants to take the time to comment on your weight, obviously is spending way too much time hidden in their moms basement playing fucking Xbox. You put forth a informative review and I appreciate the time and effort. Keep up the great work and let those cheeky little gassers keep hating.

Power rear seats were only available on the S600. There is a cup holder in the console lid. It flips to the right. Your test car was riding about 2 inches lower than it should. You hit the bump stops many times. The air suspension on that car is faulty.

Good care

Hey man, i salute you from Romania ! I subscribed imediatly after the good laughf i had about the fact you made a good joke about the fact you are over weight ! I am actually looking to buy this model of s500-s55 . My passion goes for allot of cars, but i got a forth gen Z28 from 1993, and i am so în love with them. Could you make a video about that one ! I whould love that ! GOD BLESS

My mom has had her latest W220 since 2013 and it's probably the nicest most mint one I've seen. She has always kept her cars sparkling and clean. It's an 2006 model with the AMG chrome wheels and AMG front bumper and black interior. Every single other W220 I see is a little scratched up, sits low from the 4matic, or has fogged headlights. Because she keeps it so clean it looks way newer than it's supposed to be. Take care of your cars and they look good for many years.

great video! could you possibly do a cl class review?

Do like C63 AMG or E63 AMG S 2017 review. Pleasee!!!

Great car im trying to get one but the air suspension scary me ??

how many miles on that?

suspension is messed up

The air suspension you mentioned was so inaccurate. When one is down in the back the whole back goes down. In the front each side will go down independently, repairs are easy if you have a brain and each strut is only around 250.

So if I want this car bc I want a somewhat fast sedan, I shouldn’t get it?

You need to do the Lexus LS430. It will blow the S500 out of the water! Good review!

The big asS-Class?

s500 sits too low it seems,leaking struts?

Most people that don't drive them every day there is a button you have keep pushing the peddle till you get a click and hold that click if you want all available power now!!!

I miss my S430 4matic. It was smooth and fast enough not to want the S500. Just watch your face when u pop the trunk

I hear the poverty every time I drive my 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix.

The airmatic's not too bad cost wise if you buy 3rd party parts instead of OEM. They're generally better quality, come with a warranty, and cost almost as much as normal springs in any car, about 200 a wheel, and 150 for the pump.

You sound like a clean version of Ricky from Trailer Park Boys

I love this channel. I'm a sucker for older luxo-barges with all the toys and big engines and here in the UK most of them are diesels with loads of toys missing. I'm gonna keep watching the content rather than your weight. Fuck those people. Haters mean you're doing something OK.

That S500 seems like the suspension is not riding right.. It sits way too low. So if you rode in one with the proper suspension you would see the TRUE smooth ride.

I just bought a w220 s500 fully loaded for $1000 it just won't start 😭

I can see where you got the Hugh Jackman thing, but to me you look a bit more like Urkel.

My favorite: “ what do we need to do to get Americans excited about this car?”, “well they got big asses, sooo, let’s make big seats.” lmaoooo The Car IS SUUUPER Quiet, that is for sure. No “Poverty out side”😂

4:02 Big ass? Ass-Class xD

You need to get cleaner examples of the W220's mate... jeez

This car is very comfortable BUT not the most comfortable car I've drove that prize goes to my 98 Ford Thunderbird. Not as fancy but supreme comfort.

I personally like the W220 a lot, but unfortunately they have not aged well. Rust is everywhere, the standard spring suspension wears out too early and the ABC supsension has a repair bill that can make a grown man cry.

You look amazing dude👌🏽, as long as you’re happy with who you are screw the trolls 😂

That review would convince me NOT to buy one of those cars! In that regard, it is a good review.

2000 year cars is not too old

no cupholder ?! This car has to have the most overengineered cupholder ever

The only thing that would be a black mark for burno ..

Watching in 2022......

Honestly, I think you do pretty ok reviews but when the car is a total wreck is not that enjoyable

anyone considering,please get the one with bose option,standard speaker is shit!!!!

😂😂😂 Huge Jackman my ass. nice video though

And i disagree the s500 is worth losing a couple features your already going to have more standard features than what you know what to do with