Some of the old amgs are actually built well. Any of the “55” cars are very reliable with the strong m113k motor. The “65” cars are less reliable and more expensive to upkeep
The wizard yelling “YES” at the news of selling the Turbo R is the most genuine thing I’ve ever seen the Wizard do. You made a man truly happy today, Tyler.
@@DD-rh2sz whether scripted or not (I don’t believe it is) after all the failed attempts the wizard made at fixing that car, I know for a fact he’s happy it’s leaving and never coming back. They were just throwing parts at it trying to find the gremlin at one point. When a car gets there, even the mechanic hates it, even if they’re getting paid for their time.
lol i hear you. I'm not suer why all of Wizard's reactions seem like Tyler went in first and they figure out how to make it funny (like when Tyler goes in and Wizard is looking up Yachts). But you are right, he did have a genuine reason to dance around
@@DD-rh2sz Yes, the scene you mentioned specifically is an ongoing joke about how much money Tyler spends with the Wizard and is definitely scripted. And for all I know maybe this one was also, but I am convinced Wizard is stoked to be rid of the Turbo R, and I sense that genuine happiness in the scene.
@@timothycoyne5874 I remember Tyler mentioning that he got too attached to a lot of the cars he was trying to sell at his dealership and he would keep them for himself.
@@norsevikingsir4932 Yeah, though they're less broken than the average Hoovie car! As an aside, I think a lot of this audience probably prefers seeing more unique and weird cars than iconic supercars. I know I feel like I can see supercar content on a number of other channels, though admittedly not with Tyler's personality.
If I were a member of the super-rich, I'd feel compelled to buy it purely for the experience of seeing Wizard's reaction when I brought it into the shop next week! (even if only as a joke.)
@@artgibbens1730 Hoovie and The Wizards a slight but significant difference (means he has a drummer and lead guitar as I see The Wizard himself on the bass..Or keyboard 🎸🎹).
Oh it’s fully fixed all right... For about the next 30-40 days... Then it’s fully unfixed as soon as you stop watching it like a hawk... That’s how old bentleys work... Leave them unattended for five minutes and something or other is bound to spontaneously fall off, break apart or spontaneously burst into flames...
@@thethomasj1795 He does get his spot in the shop back for something else and doesn't have to look at that relic every day, that's almost worth to pay Hoovie for..
@@thethomasj1795 He's happy because it was frustrating to work on, and took up space and time that could have been devoted to other projects. Most of the time, it was sitting waiting for parts.
I had 2 Bentley turbo R. Heaps of shit, nothing but problems, every time I wanted to drive somewhere it was always in the back of my mind... is it going to break down again today.
I feel you the oil cooler on my JK Jeep was leaking and it is under the intake and that cost about a grand just from piss poor design. O and just 58 K miles.
there was no ad this is reality tv nothing is what it seams. I am 99.9% certain they are not finding these cars on autotempest or put on the road for the money they state.
If the bracket is accessible and large enough you can just cut it and weld it back together when the seal is done. I have done that sort of thing a few times with such examples of engineering brilliance.
The ABC suspension requires frequent fluid change. Every 30 000km or so (not this lifetime oil nonsense from Mercedes) and raise and lower its height often. Hydraulics love to be used and get fresh oil, then they go on forever.
Yeah, maybe in the dealership they never changed it. Because they do what the brand says and also what they have determined to do. Sometimes with those vehicles people really do not take 100% take care of them, maybe they change the oil, they fix some issues and that's it. But they are other things that also need maintence. I think they do "flush" to the ABC systems at the dealerships anyway, maybe the owner didn't.
I have a CL55 and no engine problems. I have replaced valve cover gaskets & 1 abc strut. I think my accumulators are about in need of replacing. But other than that it's been a great car. That is why I kept it & went & bought me an E63-S recently.
Why is Hoovie keeping the Wizard under plastic wrapping, does he want to preserve him for future generations? (Joke) N.B. - I am aware of COVID-19, even in the UK we are affected, despite the Queen personally disinfecting every door knob in the country.
Aha! I caught on a mistake you made.😂 You said that the leather stitched dash is exclusive to the CL65. I have 2 CL’s. A 500 and a 600 and both have leather stitched dash.
I can live with the odd oil leak tbh. I replaced my Scimitars pinion oil seal and it still leaks a little...no major issue just regular top ups. Head gasket failure is another issue.
"They're absolute garbage like most modern cars just engineered to fail and they're not built to last anymore" - That's the exact reason for classic car ownership!
@@dalelc43 the right classics are far more reliable than anything modern. No modern cars will reach 40 years old or even close. Even an unreliable classic is ultimately more reliable because it'll be able to be kept running. Whereas modern cars are only one engine chip away from being scrapped. I think you need glasses with further sight into the future!
The irony of all the mechanical problems was that in the past it was usually bodywork rust that finished off cars. For example a 15 year old 1980s Honda that was mechanically perfect but got scrapped because the bodywork was turning into a colander. I personal spent hours patching up that car. When more major repairs were needed the bodywork guys comment was "there's no metal left to weld onto".
The accelerator pedal on these is like a 20 minute job if that, and a used pedal out of an s600 might cost $50, or a new one aftermarket might be $100-150
CL65 needs an IV of engine oil with a steady drip. Got fire insurance on the car? It does leak flammables. The new owner will pour a pint of stop leak in it and drive it for years without issue. Where did you get the fear of oil leaks>? Just not an issue unless you clean your driveway with a toothbrush. I've owned cars requiring a quart of oil every 1000. miles or so, never bothered me. NOW an O ring failure on a space shuttle is a worry.
Loved this channel for a few years now have found other good channels from watching this one. I cant figure out why Daddy Doug as hoovie would say has more subscribers then hoovie does. Anyways love the show i sure wish I could get one of his old cars he doest want anymore.
But if you replace the ABC pump and lines you get to put it in 'Rodeo' mode which is these vehicles best party trick. I don't know if the wizard did this in a previous video but if you haven't seen it you should.
Best used car salesman ever. Someone should buy one of these cars, hold on to it for a few months, then anonymously schedule an appointment at the wizard's shop to give a quote on fixing your 'well maintained' Bentley/Mercedes you got a great deal on.
I had a couple of 7 series, S600 v12, Porsches, Navigators and after many years of throwing money right on sewer with them I decided my life is worth more so now I daily drive Fiat Panda with only 2 cilynders turbo. Never have been more relaxed in my life!
Tyler, try getting a 2nd gen Honda CR-X, a nice zippy car that’s never going to let you down, just try and get one when you think about getting a car, they got that late 80s design and 90s technology, I’m pretty sure you’ll love it
Other than collectible exotics, every car on the road will reach a point where it becomes "mechanically totaled". Recognizing when you are at that point is the key. Then you dump it and get something else.
Seems like a good example. High miles but it was maintained so I wouldn’t mind putting $6k-$7k into to it to make good and i think it will run good for a while since it was taken care of... the interior also shows how it was babied.looks like a low mile example on the inside.
Why do you feel like small oil leaks need to be fixed? Do you know how much oil you can buy for the cost of the repair? Probably multiple 55 gallon drums over the remaining life of the vehicle. Just put down a drip pan or park it on a stone driveway.
Autotempest - best way to find a depreciated exotic unless it's a 996TT. Thanks to you and Doug they are up in final sale value by a solid 15-18% asking price? Shooot...Go look at cargurus right now! Glad I bought the dip!
If you can get yourself into some of the 70s American Muscle, late 80/90s Euro cars or 90s JDM cars - most are bullet proof. Modern cars have a half life engineering to fail, so much brittle plastic in high temp areas. I feel like Auto makers are/have already transitioned the market into 3-4 year keep cycles and they almost expect you to sell/trade or get into the latest. The days of a car lasting 10years are over.
The wheels on the CL65, if they are in good condition, might be worth as much as the car sells for. Lots of owners of the CL500 V8 version of this car want to upgrade to those rare two piece two color AMG wheels. Also, it has far too many miles on it to ever have any collector car value.
