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@scottykilmer 2 года назад

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@Beejay6765 2 года назад

The only way to stop that brake problem is if you upgrade the calipers and sometimes that shits expensive extremely expensive and sometimes you might have to upgrade the wheel size because of the upgraded brake calibers because they’ll rub the inside of the dang wheel you can’t win And what else is a horrible design on them cars is if you put a bigger wheel on it you have to get a lower profile tire because of the independent suspension on the front because part of the strut sticks out and if you hit a hard no from the wheel will bottom out on it so you can’t win with some of these new cars or some of these car models

@nofavors5434 2 года назад

what will be the best mercedes to buy for a 17 year old first car

@324amgela 2 года назад

Hello you have to do for Lexusrx350 2016-2022

@debl9957 2 года назад

Match Box

@raimom3179 2 года назад

I think even nissans broblems are only in the u.s. Because the cars are build there. We dont have the same problems in here europe

@TimZ007 2 года назад

The more problems a car has the louder and happier Scotty gets. LOL.

@sixpest 2 года назад

He just tries hard as possible not to die of laughter; its always good to watch tho xD

@noahgrady8976 2 года назад

Lol!

@larrystarkey3148 2 года назад

I need a nap after watching him.

@HollywoodCreeper 2 года назад

Lol.

@octoslut 2 года назад

its cause of his I told ya so attitude, too many viewers/critics still doubt scotty lol that's he laughs and makes fun of them.

@mattonbass 2 года назад

"I think I'll buy a house instead!" My thoughts exactly. Insane.

@cl9826 2 года назад

Well you ain't buying no house for $150,000 anymore esp. in New England. Maybe one room of a house.

@geneticfury7663 2 года назад

@@cl9826 150000k wouldn't be a big enough down payment? Turn your brain on

@reymenders5437 2 года назад

@@geneticfury7663 😂 lol

@cootason 2 года назад

@@cl9826 Just the toilet room mate LOL

@goldenultra 2 года назад

Maybe an extension.

@ar9127 2 года назад

As a master tech with 25 years of experience, I agree 100% with you, I had a BMW, Mercedes and Audi. I have been driving Lexus for 10 years and it will stay that way.

@jpjones877 2 года назад

I worked for a Vw dealership for 10 years, that's how I bought my Mkiv Supra 🤣

@mindbodybeyondlupubug5081 2 года назад

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@markbhoward 2 года назад

25 years in BMWs, now 4 years in a Ford Fusion with nothing but oil changes. Drama-free.

@Iwentfullretard 2 года назад

And I am sitting in my 430k km Audi A6, which should actually be 450k because someone tempered with the odometer. And honestly? Drama free too, and I will most likely stay with Audi too. But well, my one is 2005, actually built in Germany, and people that are taking care of it do nothing but Germany cars for decades. Such is life in eastern Europe.

@HenF3 2 года назад

YES SIRRR!! I had a 650 BMW it was terrible!! I got rid of it and got a Lexus LS. Best decision I made.

@apollocobain8363 Год назад

Have had a w211 for 10 years and average ~$400/yr on maintenance. My classmates' wife has a newer one and had many problems. As they got more complex they got more expensive.

@realgucman Год назад

I just bought my uncles W211! I absolutely love it!

@Mr-Clark 2 года назад

I have a 17 year old 4 cylinder Camry Solara. All I've done to it are oil changes, coolant flush, brakes and rotors and valve cover gasket. That's it. In 17 years my neighbor has had 5-6 Mercedes and BMWs. Several times I've seen one of them leave or return to his house on a tow truck. Last I heard him say he will be taking out a loan to send his kid to college. Driving my Toyota for 17 years I managed to save enough money for my son to go to college. Debt free. Old Toyotas rock.

@jamesodell3064 2 года назад

I drive a 2014 Camry I bought 5 years ago with 12,000 miles for $15,400. Only repairs so far, one break light, two tires and several oil changes. All three of my sons college paid for. My retirement is secure. It is all about one's priorities. I see a car as a necessary depreciating asset.

@JDMHaze 2 года назад

I wasn't aware the Solara offered a four-cylinder, I know it was Camry base but I thought it was somewhat upmarket and only offered the V-6 3.3

@KP-hi1om 2 года назад

I'm in the same boat as you. 2011 Prius with no payments for years. Invested car payment+ and will be sending daughter to college debt free. My next door neighbor (brother in law) has had two Audi's, a Lexus he couldn't afford, an Altima, and now a Kia. High car payments for over a decade. He took his Audi in for an oil change and the dealership somehow broke his fuel injection. The gave him a loaner and he was satisfied. I was like dude your car is in the shop more than it's in the driveway.

@Mr-Clark 2 года назад

@@JDMHaze Both generations offered I4. Gen 1 had 2.2L I4 and 3.0 V6, both with 4 spd auto or manuals. Gen 2 had 2.4 I4 4/5 spd auto & 5 spd manual and 3.3L V6 5spd auto only. They're not performance or nimble cars. They're more like cruisers. They're one of Toyota's most reliable models and they're American made, not Japan. They look more like old lady cars but I don't care. LOL! I'm a sucker for 2 door coupes with long doors that have no window frame.

@Quantris 2 года назад

I was recently thinking about when I'll replace my Corolla (2007). In several years I'll have had it for more than half of my lifetime and I figure that's a reasonable time. I have no doubt it'll make it.

@kirillkucheryavenko6116 2 года назад

I love how Scotty reads out a fault code, then turns the camera on himself,!cracks a joke, then records himself laughing out loud

@nowthatsfunny1 2 года назад

Had a hydraulic hose blow on a 06 mercedes, independent shop wanted 4500 just to replace one hose that cost 200 dollars...labor was going to be 4300!!! I redesigned the repair myself and fixed the hose for 75 dollars. The key to owning a mercedes is you have to be highly intelligent and able to work on your own car.

@danielnagel5352 2 года назад

I am German and drive a German-built 2010 C-class, which I had for 7 years. It has had NO PROBLEMS whatsoever in that time. I really think that Scotty is right that there is a huge difference between Mercedes built in Germany and Mercedes built in Alabama.

@ZIGSVIDS 2 года назад

Oh...You think ? Hahahahahahahahahahah !

@davidm4099 Год назад

Parts going bad in my BMWs were all Germans! fuel pump and such

@fikaa2388 Год назад

Not only that, I believe that vehicle maintenance is also part of the problem! Mercedes is a car that must be regularly, and more importantly, properly maintained in order for everything to function as it should! And as far as I can see, this is not the case in America, because mercedes are not brought in for repair at unauthorized repair shops like this one!

@felixfernandez1271 Год назад

Many replacement parts for my E39 Bimmer that where plastic in the states are metal in Germany. It's all by design to milk $ from the gringos

@BlackhawkPilot Год назад

Oh, did the US worker have to learn how to build a Mercedes! Took them a few years but they seem to have it down as my 2014 GL is a testament to.

@glennelbey4454 2 года назад

One would think that if Mercedes watched this video, they would be completely embarrassed and mortified. But like most of the other automakers, they take no pride in their products any more

@DGardhouse 2 года назад

I agree.,,

@standyourground9973 2 года назад

What do they have to be embarrassed about? The vehicle’s exceeded it’s warranty period. They owe that driver NOTHING!

@blackbird_actual 2 года назад

@@standyourground9973 Planned obsolescence engineering and parts made to work until just outside the warranty period is nothing to be satisfied with or proud of.

@standyourground9973 2 года назад

@@blackbird_actual name a single car made after 2008 that doesn’t adhere to that very principle

@blackbird_actual 2 года назад

@@standyourground9973 Pretty much any Toyota, many Hondas - especially the 4 cylinder models, the newer Skyactive engine equipped Mazdas. Japanese companies actually give a damn about quality and it's not unusual to see their vehicles with multiple hundreds of thousands of miles(far outside even an extended warranty) on them without major repairs having to be done. At least nowadays, the Germans and the Detroit big 3 don't really care. Whatever design helps their bottom line the most is what they pursue. Hell, some of the new lower cost GM vehicles don't even come with a spare tire!

@mikeumm 2 года назад

80s and 90s Mercedes are where it's at. It was all down hill after 99.

@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson 2 года назад

I drove a 1994 C280 for 15 years. Solid car overall, but my Camry was built better at the end of the day.

@stepha5926 2 года назад

Absolutely right - 1998 1999 was when the Mercedes quality cost-cutting began.

@lanemorrow7417 2 года назад

@@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson Not just on Mercedes, pretty much everything

@bobc5730 2 года назад

Bought a brand new 92 500 E and changed the evaporator twice within three years, once on warranty second time was on me. Then four years on, had to change the entire wire harness as the protective wrapping surrounding the core literally dried up and wiring was exposed as the coating chaffed. Also from day one the seats were the worst and after an hour and a half of travel, I used to have to take a break cause my back and sciatic nerve acted up. Ended up springing for a front set of Recaros that let allowed me to drive at least a full gas tank between breaks. Fun car but room for improvement? Oh yes!

@TFSIChristmas 2 года назад

Ah right more and more 2000s Mercedes are high in value, not ur what noobing Nissan 😂hmahahahah!!!

@lasercooper 2 года назад

I agree. I’ve owned over 50 vehicles of most brands. One Mercedes. Biggest money pit of all of them put together. It loves to show you an alert, but when it runs as it’s supposed to it’s a beast, no doubt. But you pay for that greatness. Most reliable vehicle brand I’ve owned, MAZDA. Still own a 2008 Mazda 3 I bought new. Only fix, new alternator at 100k miles. Got 160k now. Daily driven by my teenagers for last 3 years. Starts and runs like new.

@blankchannel7656 9 месяцев назад

Mind me asking what kind of merc you owned🤔? My 2 E Classes & S Class are built to last😅

@garypica7544 2 года назад

As Scotty on Star Trek said “the more complicated the plumbing, the easier to stop up the works”

@stephenrogers4537 2 года назад

Also Scotty said on Star Trek "I'm doing the best I can Captain" 😉😳🤣👋🏻

@stepha5926 2 года назад

@@stephenrogers4537 Shut up

@photog1529 2 года назад

I have a 1965 Mercedes 230SL...great looking car, fun to drive. Thankfully, no electronic crap to worry about. Doesn't have the bells and whistles of modern-day cars, but it doesn't have any of the problems either.

@allendonaldson1588 2 года назад

these are minor problems

@las3k91 2 года назад

And rear swing axle that wants to kill you

@petergerritgroen3157 2 года назад

Das war noch Wert Arbeit.

@moosecat 2 года назад

The more I watch Scotty talk about all the idiocy of modern vehicles, the more resolute I become in keeping my mid-70s Bug!

@rorosnusnu2035 2 года назад

Try getting in an accident in a 70s bug. You will get really hurt.

@Matys1975 2 года назад

@@rorosnusnu2035 I agree. The one thing about cars that only improves over time is their safety. I remember when IIHS came out with their “small overlap” test and no midsize car did well except Volvo S60. Now all midsize cars do well. Now IIHS came out with a new side impact test that no one is doing well on. In 5 years from now everyone will.

@DGardhouse 2 года назад

I still have my Dad’s 1975 Chrysler imperial. Of course over the years I’ve had to put some money into it I had it restored I still rather drive it, (now it’s only during summer months)

@dstcn6614 2 года назад

I'd be keeping the Bug as it was the peak of German reliability. Still get plenty of parts and cheap too!

@rorosnusnu2035 2 года назад

@@Matys1975 one of my cars is a 99 miata. I know the feeling. Safety is a big one for me. Otherwise I would daily older nissan zs . My daily is an ls430. Feel pretty safe in it. Also always wanted an older bug.

@paulm749 2 года назад

It would be interesting to hook-up the diagnostics on NEW Benz models before they even leave the dealership to see how many error codes they throw.

@esthetics4512 Год назад

Agreed

@bobk3569 5 месяцев назад

This is correct, it is nearly impossible to develop robust software for unknown extreme variable use applications. The code is crashing. Complex electrical hardware next to crash driving out of the plant.

@xpursangjock8724 2 года назад

"The most expensive car you can buy is a cheap Mercedes".. Scotty is right on with this video....I owned a 1988 560 SEC for 10 years or so. Even as old as it was and the last of the hand built 126 chassis, it was still the typical Mercedes-- pain to maintain--which I did by myself--and over engineered...It ate brakes, rotors, tires, a very intense maintenance schedule, electrical problems, vacuum issues, exhaust, suspension...etc...But when it was running well it was beast. I loved driving it, but sold it because I was tried of working on it. Don't buy a used Mercedes unless you can work on it or have a deep wallet.

@gtcam723 2 года назад

Love the idea of about an 06 CL65 but yeah, I also realize it would be almost most expensive idea in history

@bestopinion9257 Год назад

Yeah, old Mercedes are used, new Mercedes is crap quality. Bottom line, it looks like I will never buy a Mercedes.

@cptomes Год назад

I loved my 126 chassis. I put 230,000 miles on a 1982 300sd, it had 130,000 when I bought it. they don't make them like that any more. no one makes them like that. rotors for $30 each I could put all 4 corners on plus pads for $160. try that with a Camry.

@vlone_slatt3504 Год назад

@@bestopinion9257 okay bro lol 😂 keep your Honda 🤣🤣

@bestopinion9257 Год назад

@@vlone_slatt3504 I bet you buy new generation Mercedes and SH. Aka both crap and used.

@geofab3281 2 года назад

I have known a MB master mechanic and he told me honestly that most high end car dealers don’t make money selling cars. The real money maker is in the service shop. They have all the fancy lounges and spoils you with fresh bake donuts and hot coffee or hot chocolate while putting a hole in your pocket while your car is in the shop. The cars on the 80’s are better much more durable than 90’s and 20’s. Those pre program ECM’s/ECU’s bound to put a gremlin in your car before the warranty is up. :(

@debl9957 2 года назад

This is true.

@flipflopmech 2 года назад

If I were a car manufacturer, I'd send my prototype to Scotty and send a team of engineers to take notes.

@lukeangell8357 2 года назад

You'd end up building a Lexus!

@Sno3Bird 2 года назад

Or end up with a Celica! XD

@bradford_shaun_murray 2 года назад

@@lukeangell8357 problems solved

@silentvoiceinthedark5665 2 года назад

You share holders would have a cow. No money in making cars that work.

@barry5138 2 года назад

@@silentvoiceinthedark5665 got there before I did. Like a Dr, there is no money in healthy patients.

@derekupson4489 Год назад

Having driven Mercedes Benz for over 40 years with no problems whatsoever i would think that the solution would make sure that the car was built in Germany. My e class was purchased in 2012 and has one battery and two wipers. My son drove a Mercedes that had over 275,000 on the clock with no problems, this car was still being used by a taxi driver in Romania last month.

@kennyhills4458 Год назад

Yes I had a few of them had no problems with any of them I have two now and don't have any problems if you take care of them they will take care of you.

@couchmayne4351 Год назад

@@joedavies980unfortunately Scotty always goes back and forth on his word and isn’t always reliable with his info from what I’ve seen, Mercedes are literally toe to toe with Toyotas in my opinion my 2011 c300 has been very reliable bought it at 60k miles have now had it at 170k miles and still runs like new with the maintenance done and I do the work myself and I’m not a mechanic or anything just used youtube

@user-ij8ys5ru8r 11 месяцев назад

@@couchmayne4351toe to toe with Toyota.....you wrote that with a strait mouth

@hussainali1340 10 месяцев назад

@@couchmayne4351 "toe to toe with Toyota". Almost spilled my coffee. Mercedees.. those pieces of junk

@ReinierCarreno 5 месяцев назад

Every car manufacturer has had its problems. That includes Toyota. From terrible oil consumption in their 4 and 6 cylinders in the mid 2000s to terrible brakes. Mercedes has made some terrible engines as well. The stats don't lie. Toyota holds the best score in reliability as of now and has had it for over a decade. Reason for that is simple, Toyota makes them simpler. Mercedes is at the top when it comes to technology and so, some problems come with innovation. Having said that, I own a 2010 Mercedes E350 since new. Yes, with the crappy M272 motor. It has 228,000 miles and counting. Bought it after Mercedes fixed the bugs in 06-08. Zero oil leaks. Best car I have ever owned. Extremely reliable. Have bought 2 Lexuses for my wife. I have not seen a Toyota yet last as long as a Merc. Great vehicles, but in no way, shape or form, do they come close to driving like a Merc. The build quality and attention to detail cannot be compared. No offense. Brakes, double hood latches, hood extending to 90 degrees, the geometry of the suspension and layout of the engine compartment. There is no comparison.

@abdullahjatt3681 2 года назад

This guy never disappoints when it comes to making jokes.

@TazCStorm 2 года назад

The reason I believe Scottie is because he has consistently said.. and proved the same things for years.. so how could I not believe him when he talks..

@yamaha6501982 2 года назад

Everything Scott says is true. I worked on many cars since 1979 as a car owner who avoid going to the garages, you can fully trust this guy !

@av_tbk8605 2 года назад

I feel like it depends on where tour car has been manufactured. I live in Belgium and we have always had german cars. My grandpa has a 2010 audi a6 2.0 litre diesel with 370 000 km and not a single problem. My mother has a 520d bmw from 2012 with 280 000 km and not a single problem. My father an f20 118i, 170 000 km no problems. I have a 120i with 200 000 km no problems. My brother has an e92 m3 with 150 000 km and no problems. Meanwhile my aunt who lives in LA has had problems with all of her bmws. The difference? Her bmw’s were manufactured in Mexico, ours in Germany…

@ВадимВадимович-ь6т 2 года назад

@@av_tbk8605 😎

@MultiPcExpertGhost Год назад

@@av_tbk8605this is the truth.

@stanleydragon9548 Год назад

I've owned two Mercs, a 2011 C250 and a 2013 GLK350. Other than having to replace the thermostat on my C-class I had zero other issues with either vehicle. Every vehicle can have issues, even Scotty's beloved Toyotas.

@7motion985 Год назад

All comes down to maintenance, unless the car have a transmission recall or something. (You dont have to take the car to the dealer to service you need to take to car to someone that know how to fixed ( its not a honda or Nissan

@XerxezsX Год назад

True, have an 06' Civic bought it in 05' brand new for $16k the starter went out on year 15th, the only thing this car requires is oil changes and brake pad changes, other than everything else is flawless specifically the engine, it's so smooth and it easily hits 110 mph like butter. If I would have bought a Toyota the starter would still work, Honda is going down.

@auzzieredneck1850 5 месяцев назад

Yeah but Scotty it’s not paying $100k + for his Toyota Or even $50k A higher price doesn’t mean a better quality Mercedes Needs to lift their game.

@stanleydragon9548 5 месяцев назад

@@auzzieredneck1850I didn't pay $100K, or even $50K for either of my Mercs. I paid $22K for my C250, and $26K for the GLK.

@TheRantingCabbie 2 года назад

My 1990 Nissan 4X4 pick up had a computer just for the engine. And that was it. Nothing more. It had manual locking hubs, manual transmission, Manual transfer case, and even manual window roller-upper. I seriously wish they'd bring that back as an option for people that like to keep things simple and don't want some technological abomination.

@telcobilly 2 года назад

Scotty recently drove one of those to show how simple and sturdy it was. I had a brand new regular cab 1990 Nissan, basic, stripped 5speed. I paid $8400 new back then.. Great little truck..

@DS-gc7vg 2 года назад

"he sold his business and moved back to Germany" had me laughing out loud, great video.

@kwelch77 2 года назад

I've hauled used cars and I concur with everything this man says

@andrewchin5583 2 года назад

About the brake rotors,if you ever worked on them before,it was designed that way,the outer layer's material is different and isn't suppose to be touched by the pads,while the inside is completely steel,and another thing,you don't need to replace the disc everytime you change the pads,you only change them after you changed the pads 2 to 3 times before like any car,and the gap makes it super easy to know if you need replacing them,just feel the gap with your fingers,or just look at them,when the brake discsbare worn they tend to have multiple grooves in the steel layer,so scotty,ask other mechanics to fact check your stuff

@humorss Год назад

Lol I droved a friends merc in 2015 and the squeaking is pretty bad when breaking. And its only a year old, never had a break job yet.

@andrewchin5583 Год назад

@@humorss its a common problem till this day, so far the entry levels are more common to have this, but not a big deal, send it to the dealer(if under warranty) they'll sort it out no problem

@humorss Год назад

@@andrewchin5583 well he did and it came back after a while, its exactly the same situation described in the video, pad don't cover the whole rotor.

@andrewchin5583 Год назад

@@humorss no correlation, what he descibed was the pad not covering the outer edges of the disc(which is completely normal) the layer is not made of metal. The causation of the noise is moisture,heat cycling,and pad material all having a part in. What we do in the workshop is either smoothening out the pad edges so that when brake is applied it is more gradual or using stop squeal (not paid enough to keep secrets for those bastards but please,don't leak my info to them)

@wonderwalls3565 Месяц назад

@@andrewchin5583 SO you do have to do something to make sure the issue does nto happen, the onw which Scotty mentioned. ie you smooth out tha pad so that it does not grind against the outer egde.

@fishbutt58 2 года назад

I’m on my 5th Mercedes since 1978. I fix my own. No shop for me. My 1st one lasted 608,000 miles. Never leaked or burned a drop of oil. When I got married I bought my wife one exactly like it. 480,000 miles there. Got new ones when I was in a bad accident. (The F-150 guys barely lived. We were fine). After another 20 years I just bought another. Lots more computer stuff (yes) but the basics are still easy.

@kenjkbs Год назад

But not everyone knows how to fix their car so your point is useless

@thehuemanimal3626 Год назад

@kenjkbs so by your reasoning we shouldn't watch Scotty's channel because we aren't mechanics.. his point was simple: older Mercedes are more reliable and regardless of the car u own you should know how to work on it

@Edward-tp5nc 4 месяца назад

My Lexus does beat my EClass but not by a lot. But I take excellent care of my cars. Always in a conditioned garage and oil changes with Mobile 1 every 5-6000 miles and transmission oil changes every 40,000 plus all the rest of the maintenance.

@BRENXOO 3 месяца назад

Wow! What years and models were the two Mercedes you had that lasted so long? I have a 2005 ML350! Love it! But it’s starting to need some work!

@chuksu1478 2 месяца назад

Dude how old are you if you don't mind? 120? Lol

@geronimothegreywolf 2 года назад

hello from Germany. I had a good laughter . Scotty is often right. the guys of mercedes are tech lovers. Mercs were great until the early 90s. after that ,,,,no sir. cheers from berlin germany

@jimest4602 2 года назад

Partially true. Mid 2000's forward, the build quality was massively improved. Almost all powertrains that Mercedes builds are highly reliable.

@alexbayer5046 2 года назад

Since Chrysler had his fingers in Mercedes these now called Daimler/Chrysler cars are worthless. This american Chryler fusion ruined these old proud brand.

@siphoernest2278 2 года назад

How come is the second richest car manufacturer

@lordadz1615 Месяц назад

@@siphoernest2278 cus people follow trends.

@StaufferGarage 2 года назад

I must have just been lucky but every Mercedes I've had has been flawless... knock on wood. Yes maintenance is more expensive than a Toyota but I am a Mercedes fan boy after owning 3.

@kirrus4781 2 года назад

What's that most mileage that you've put on them?

@BilalKhan-ng3ex 2 года назад

@@kirrus4781 agreed, let's see the mileage

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

@@BilalKhan-ng3ex No other brand has as many miles on them as MB before junked.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

@@kirrus4781 Pure statistically far more than any other car.

@LandmineX1970 2 года назад

I have 2006 E350 w/270,000 miles. I've put 200k of them on the car. Runs like top. Burns 1 quart every 7000 miles. I do most of the service myself and a good private mechanic can do the rest. You don't need the dealership for this era of Mercedes. I average less than $1000.00 a year keeping this car on the road, and she looks brand new. Beautiful car. and i bet will go 500K.

@n1ydy 2 года назад

I had a 1982 Mercedes 300TD(T). It was diesel station wagon. Simple. It worked. The only electronics were the voltage regulator, the radio and the turn signal/four way flasher. The first engine went 293 k miles. I had it rebuilt and it only went 220 k miles. The trans went 250, needed a $600 refresh and went the next 250 without anymore work. If it hadn't started to rust I might have been tempted to rebuild the engine again. The thing that really bugged me about it was that it positively ate water pumps. I think I put 6 in it. Still, even though it was a slug, especially in the summer (only 95 hp on a "standard day" 59*f at sea level), I'd buy another, any day of the week, if I could find one in new condition for the equivalent of what I paid back then.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

I have a E430 4m that have over 250k miles on it now. Engine and transmission still runs like a clock. Still cant even feel the shifts at constant speed. I think it contributes that both trans and engine in that car is constantly understressed. Body is sadly rusted through though.

@yamaha6501982 2 года назад

@@martinsvensson6884 Yes the body and plastic are the weak point. Keep changing your engine oil every 5k with a Lucas oil additive and the transmission oil every 15k until the car die at 400 k for a V8 but less with a V6 !

@darrelldundee7198 2 года назад

@@martinsvensson6884 Martin those diesels are legendary beasts just like the 318 Mopar engine would last longer than the body of a car or truck

@soun6589 Год назад

I used to like German cars, but Scotty has taugh me better, there're are no German cars from 2005+ worth having.

@DDd-hr6mz 2 года назад

He's right about these cars. They're practically disposable because they're unfixable unless someone GIVES you the car. Every gimmick in the book, and most owners won't even know half of them exist.

@baron_xd4633 2 года назад

They hold their value much better than other cars because people with actual knowledge know how to fix them pretty easily and enjoy the superior ride quality. 2000-2010 was a very bad decade for benz cars anyways

@KLucero22 2 года назад

@@baron_xd4633 hold their value better than other cars? Lol. I’ve owned two Benzes and the value retention is absolutely garbage. Never again.

@stepha5926 2 года назад

@@baron_xd4633 You're really clueless 🙄

@OHNO-k9l 2 года назад

@@baron_xd4633 You're better of buying a Lexus.

@DGPHolyHandgrenade 2 года назад

@@baron_xd4633 the W210 and W211 platforms were freaking bombproof, not sure what you're talking about a bad decade. W210 is from '96-'02 and W211 is from '03-'06. Not only that, the W210 has more space and access to work on engine components than I have in my Ford F150. Best decision I've ever made was buying that car. It's a fun sporty little sedan that rides as smooth as butter. Just keep up on the maintenance and it'll never die. I've seen several of the E-Class and C-Class of the era getting 300,000-400,000+ miles on them. Not exactly a disposable car.

@genericdude6551 2 года назад

Wow. I once thought that these expensive German cars were the "cat's meow" but now I'm disillusioned. I'll stick with the autos that are less than $50K. But Scotty sure has narrowed the field on quality cars - greatly.

@standyourground9973 2 года назад

i bought a $70k E class for $25k lmao, runs like a dream and hell of a car for the cash

@fargeeks 2 года назад

That whole panel is 2 screens!!!! Sucks if either of them stop working

@Repented008 2 года назад

He changed my mind too😆

@munchysuperwarrior7806 2 года назад

@@standyourground9973 I bought a 2014 CLS 550 for 11,000$ haven’t had any problems with it

@standyourground9973 2 года назад

@@munchysuperwarrior7806 V8’s will use some gas but aside from an occasional oil leak are fantastic, robust engines. Just the V6 engines with 2 extra cylinders

@robertromero8692 2 года назад

Hoo boy, no one lays a number on buying a Mercedes like Scotty. It's obvious that the ONLY people who should bother to buy them are those who have the money to lease a new one every three years.

@Offthbadan 2 года назад

Yeah I actually heard a guy on some other channel say just that. After 3 years, throw it away (so to speak) and get another one.

@miscme7116 Год назад

I've owned two S-500's (1999 and 2004) and a CLS-55 (2004) so far and every single one has failed me big time over the years. Every day a new error code. These things just fall apart after max 10 years. At the same time my neighbor with a Mazda 6 never has problems, it just works and works. I must admit that after getting rekt so many times with Mercedes which I used to love so much, I strongly dislike them now and actually bought a 200 euro Honda as an everyday car, which I absolutely love as there are much less problems and I can really say that I trust more than any Mercedes I've seen so far. The batteries on the Mercs are also a disaster. I have a rule of thumb which says that never take a Mercedes out from the dealership without demanding a new battery. Two out of three in my case had a dead battery which failed on the first day after purchase. My friend bought a 2019 S-500 and same problem! He drove it home, tried to drive after a few hours - battery dead. And the frigging ball joints. These cars are made 80% of just ball joints. I drive less than 18k km every year, so not even so much. But every damn year my car gets caught up at the roadworthiness check because of a loose ball joint and gets a fail. Now four years in a row, same problem. The ball joints must be made of plastic it seems. This ball joint problem has driven me on the virge of madness sometimes. My father's 1984 Volvo 240 never ever since he bought it new in 1984 has needed a new ball joint. My Mercedes needs at least one every year. The amount of WTF I've had with these cars is unbelievable. Some people are lucky and have no problems ever, I seem to be one of the unlucky ones and have these cars fall apart on me at every turn. If one day I get lucky and get to sell the CLS-55 disaster - never again Mercedes... never again. I let myself get rekt only so many times until I wise up.

@soun6589 Год назад

The only Mercedes Owners I like, are the one's that are man enough to admit they were wrong to buy Mercedez.

@jimhamilton3544 Год назад

I owned a 500SEL FO 16 yrs. When I bought the car I loved it but from the begining it was a total money pit and the worst made car I have ever owned . It was European Benz which are the exact same money pits they send to the U. S. Everything keeps breaking and falling apart constantly. 👎🏻

@eaglehigh-h3e Год назад

Will a 2010 Mercedes Benz E250 Coupe CG cost me a lot of expensive repairs?

@MultiPcExpertGhost Год назад

@@soun6589dont be weird

@ericbrandt829 2 года назад

Bringing back memories....My Ex wife was a corporate director @ a Silicon Valley company.....She needed a decent rig to haul people around in.....We bought a 2018 MBZ GLC43 AMG.....The "baby V6 brother" to that GLE63 AMG you have there.....Paid $64,500 OTD....You could still bargin a little back then....She hit a concrete fence post that some "house flipper" had fall out of their truck into the roadway on the way to work. The total repair cost was about $16,000 as I recall....No damage to the underbody but, the aluminum subframes & exhaust system were toast! The front tires were shot @ 20K miles....I had a new set of front tires for it....They were on "national backorder" at the time....I had bought them about 2 months previously....Well when we got the Benz back....It drove like CRAP! Serious issues with the alignment...seemed like the rear toe was bad....scary to drive @ freeway speeds. Took it back....for the second time.....The service manager called up....said the Benz is done....Went and picked it up....Had new tires on the rear too! I asked them when that was done (21" wheels with $2000//set tires)....The manager said they were required....OK I go drive it....Drive fantastic again...I was still kind of mad about the tires....Got back....Going through paperwork....Getting ready for the $1,500 bill for tires & munting....Service writer came up....He had talked to the dealership general manager....Tires were not billed to me....So? as bad as they are....If you have the right dealership with some ethics...Well, at least they treat you well....No complaints about customer service from Pleasanton, CA Mercedes....My Ex-wife traded it in a Lexus RX350...."buggy eyed little cockroach"....Her life, her car....Lexus offered her $36,000 for the GLC43....I told her drive it over to Car Max and see what they offer....$42,000 @ Car Max...Lexus matched that price....I'm not sure the collision damage had made it to the Car Fax report yet....Me? I think of all the German cars....Benz is the best of the bunch....Worst German car I ever owned? Audi B7 RS4....total underwhelming pile of unreliability.

@BaxterDeBerry 2 года назад

yup and most complain about cost but heres the thing if you can do the work yourself its not that bad... I mean I looked my car I just recently bought (2016 e350 v6 3.5 non turbo) Its very simple.. it doesnt even have the air suspension system on it. Runs really good has 97k miles and its all highway.. I looked it over constantly to see where the parts where on the engine and such nothing complex I cant handle my self. Plus the major thing its a RWD car not a fwd that almost everyone has now and has been putting cvt's (junk even for toyota) in them. Try getting 100k miles on a cvt from nissan ha

@freddy3190 2 года назад

You are right on the money Scotty. My friend has a new one but he always ask me to pick him up at the dealership several times .. because its not working properly..

@toddrouch7526 2 года назад

Wow!! Just another reason why I'm still driving my 2002 GMC Sierra 1500, with manual roll windows and regular non-electric door locks. The less electronics, the less there is to break. Power steering, power brakes, towing package, a/c, CD player. Extra cab long bed. That's the options list. 230,000+ miles, still gets 18-20 mpg. Awesome truck.

@shueibdahir 2 года назад

18-20mpg?? Thats absolutely horrendeous

@Howie262 2 года назад

Those vortecs are bullet proof. The only bad thing on those trucks is the heater core when you have to rip the whole truck apart to get to.

@retiredinbali9565 2 года назад

Speaking of electronics, anytime you convert something electrical to manual, it's an upgrade.

@jaretboston20 2 года назад

@@shueibdahir not really lol. For a full size truck with old tech of those older vortecs, pretty impressive

@legozfordayz 2 года назад

@@shueibdahir you should see some mid 2000s SUVs.

@TomBleecker 2 года назад

Three years ago I purchased a Mercedes E350 with 23K miles for $26K - sport model. I now have nearly 60K miles on the car and spent since purchasing the car approximately $600 for required maintenance and $1,000 for tires. It is the most reliable car I've ever owned. Regarding its value, today the car is worth $22K, which is $4K less than what I paid for it over three years ago.

@shadowknight4738 Год назад

Its "maintained" that value because of inflation, you have very low miles, the next owner of that car will have many headaches when you get up there 80-100k + miles

@hallieboy Год назад

Kilmer IS full of crap. I have 2, both approaching 200k miles...never a major issue on either. And if you stay away from the dealer, get good quality aftermarket parts, and better yet DIY as much as possible, almost none of what he's yapping about is true. But what do you expect...he's a Toyota fan boy.

@TomBleecker Год назад

@@hallieboy The car I posted about above is now at 82K and running strong. Only had to replace a transmission mount. Kilmer has since come out with a video saying that he was mistaken about Mercedes and now says they're fine cars.

@louisstennes3 2 года назад

I was assigned to Germany in the early 80's and I remember these Mercedes diesel taxis running all over the countryside. I remember talking to a taxi driver who spoke english over a schnitzel and beer at a gasthouse and they drove I think a 240D (diesel) and he was telling me they drive them over one million miles. He said the drivers send them back to the factory for a "refresh" and they come back like new and keep on driving and driving and driving. I guess the environmental nuts killed off their taxis but what machines!!! I guess that is when a Mercedes was a Mercedes.

@partymanau 2 года назад

Got 3, 2 Diesel MLs and a AMG CLK. Done 250000km on one of the MLs and only changed a set of glow plugs and relay. They are easy to work on compared to a lot of other brands and parts are cheap compared to Japanese cars here in Australia. All up, I like the Mercs. Sorry Scotty ,but ur customers must miss treat their cars mate.

@MrBledi25 2 года назад

@@partymanau the problem is that the germans they are scamming the americans vw, audi, bmw , mercedes for the american market are poor quality they build them in mexico, brazil,us thats why they have so much problems, in europe or in uk where i live they are better built , saying that still they have problems , you need to properly service this cars , i had mercedes, vw, bmw x5 etc but i’ve serviced them myself and changed parts , if you go to the dealer is not worth it unless off course you have money to spend then thats fine.

@petercollingwood522 2 года назад

I owned two W123 240D'.s Best car's ever made. Mercedes stopped making Mercedes after the W140 series. Now they just sell, ugly, stupidly overly complicated massively overpirced stuff with a three pointed star on it.

@davidlp3019 Год назад

@partymanau the diesel mercs are much better than the petrol ones. My mate here in Australia had a merc but got rid of it cause repair cost was too high. Traded it for a crv lol

@damian-795 2 года назад

My Mercedes here in UK is an E Class (W211) 2005 3.0V6 CDi. It has 150.000 miles and in the last 8 years nothing has gone wrong apart from wear items and a ABS sensor. Saying that, I have owned it for 10 years and look after it religiously, that means never missing servicing etc. It`s the neglected ones that cause problems and Scotty is right they can be a nightmare if they haven`t been looked after. Also these cars hate sitting around and need to be driven, thats another reason they go wrong, short journeys. After watching this though I am annoyed about the brake disc`s Scotty mentioned and think Mercedes do set traps for future spending. In my experience of these cars , deal with problems straight away and never ignore things because they will get worse. Also you can do a lot of work youself like the turbo seals and air boxes, they can be a reason for codes being thrown up. Also service gearbox at or after 80.000

@GM-ii8gs 2 года назад

I'm also in the UK, with a 2015 w212 E220d on 175,000 miles and a 2006 R230 SL500 5.5l on 120,000, both going fine and both been maintained religiously, you just got to look after things...

@user-wm2tw 2 года назад

Wow, even the colonists are driving German cars now. What happened you your beloved pile of junk range rover?? 😂😂

@GM-ii8gs 2 года назад

@@user-wm2tw Yep, got a modified V8 Discovery as well, 22y old, goes a treat in the snow, I use it on a volunteer driver scheme to get medics to hospital and food/medicine to old/vulnerable folks who are snowed in villages around here, years ago a Defender and I worked in tandem to pulled a 14t snow plow truck out of a snow drift.

@alexanderstevens145 2 года назад

That’s true they need to be driven sometimes low miles doesn’t mean it’s a good buy

@AfjeerOf 2 года назад

The mercs we have are made in Germany. I don't even think we have a Mercedes factory here in the UK. As he said the ones made in Germany are much much better.

@lauradelacruz8126 2 года назад

Wow Scotty I have been watching your videos for almost 3 month and I sure have learned alot from you. I was going to buy a Mercedes however now I am looking to buy a RX350 used. Thank you so much for educate us ladies to stay away from garbage and headaches 😩 😪

@asheru9254 2 года назад

Get Toyota Celica Laura

@redscorpion3 2 года назад

My RX350 will be 11 years old come June 2022. I drive 34 miles to work Mon to Fri. Plus the weekend drives. Never had any issue with the RX. It’s a tank! Good choice Laura!

@tateevans9143 2 года назад

I drive a Mercedes c300 sport and had good luck for the last 5 years. Brought it uses wit 63,000 miles on it. Just changed the oil and filters. No problems. Car rides like it's gliding literally. I drove a friend's Lexus is250 sport, and the driving dynamics is not as tight or sharp feeling as a BMW or Mercedes, but it wasn't far off either. I actually liked it and my next car will be a Lexus or Infiniti. I know my way around a car and have friends who work on cars that is the only reason I justified buying a German car otherwise I would of gotten a Japanese car. Acura, Lexus, Infiniti are all excellent and more reliable than German cars

@anthonyintawiwat3215 2 года назад

Mercedes has lost their way in the "modern age". I have seen a person in my neighborhood sill driving his mid to late 80's 560 SEC without a fuss. Would love to buy that car from him but of course I already can predict his answer.

@chessimate 2 года назад

Same with BMW, they have also lost their way

@expromanticart6491 2 года назад

The old MB's were good when the rest of the world made unreliable cars. Nowadays, their quality is not there! We had a 1964 , 190 model, built like a tank! The gear changer was on the steering wheel, and the speedometer had a vertical column design behind the steering wheel. I loved watching it move up and down.

@pmafterdark 2 года назад

Yup, the old ones were the best.

@blainebyrnes7876 2 года назад

Yep, I restored my 42 Willys in 1983 and used it regularly for 35+ years with no major brakedowns and low maintenance costs and it never made me walk either. Currently it's in the shop to get rejuvenated and upgrades for a new lease on life for the next 30 years. It will get an in dash GPS system, but that is the only computer/electronic crap it will ever have.

@dct124 2 года назад

W212 E-Class is the last reliable MB they made.

@davidbrayshaw3529 2 года назад

Once upon a time you couldn't buy better than Mercedes. That was "once upon a time". If you want to live happily ever after, buy a Japanese car.

@dct124 2 года назад

@@davidbrayshaw3529 Depends heavily on what you want out of the car. Never heard of anyone saying, omfg let's take the Toyota Camry to the Nurburgring. All cars have a use case.

@NURREDIN 2 года назад

Scotty,my first car when I got hired by Fidelity was an brand new 1986 E300D,an E class Diesel,It was a joy to drive,it looked good, drove like a dream, but 3 years in,I got hit with a $2500 brake job! I refused to do it,changed the brake pads,and sold it. I haven't purchased another one since. Everyone in my family (except me) drives a Benz,and I know they're paying out of their rear ends for service. They laughed when I bought a Camry,but I put 200k miles on it before I got a Lexus ES. I now drive a Genesis G80 Sport,and so far so good. I will NEVER buy another Benz.

@billyring9803 2 года назад

Your mercedes mechanic was scamming you brakes on a w123 are cheap normal components

@HoagMurkula 2 года назад

Dude you had one of the most reliable cars ever built! Mercedes builds junk now days because they wouldnt make any money selling cars if everyone had cars as good as a w123

@lesterparker1594 2 года назад

Yep that’s why I laugh then these comments say “I have a Mercedes and it’s been a perfect car”. Yea it’s perfect, until it ain’t. And when it breaks, and it will break, I hope you’re financially in a good place

@levons2698 2 года назад

@@billyring9803 if this was an ‘86 in North America, it was the first year of the W124, and was built with the turbocharged OM603.

@tomburke1687 2 года назад

Brake job on my Mercedes---all 4 wheels---is under 400 dollars.

@Fractal379 Год назад

Thanks for the last 4 years. I have happy memories of watching you during the depths of my illness, and remember how you were one of the few whose voice and content could penetrate my more painful moments. Thanks for always forwarding your own opinions in an entertaining and informative style 🍺

@lamplighter5545 2 года назад

I've been going to the same mechanic for 35 years. He always had a Mercedes until about 15 years ago. He stopped because they're more cheaply made and over complicated.

@dkeith45 2 года назад

I know a guy who bought a used Mercedes with a bunch of problems, which he thought he could pay a mechanic to fix, then he thought he'd have a great car. But after spending thousands on repairs, he finally gave up and it sat in his yard for a couple of years. I told him about Scotty's videos and how he says to never buy a Mercedes unless you're rich enough to afford all the repairs. He just frowned. Then a couple months ago he took it to a dealer, and traded it in on a brand new Mercedes! LOL.

@googleanti-speech7618 2 года назад

Can't fix stupid.

@DonVerchi700as 2 года назад

He just Renewed his Contract.

@goldar72 2 года назад

Some people never learn

@robertcoyle9071 Год назад

Two kinds of people own off warranty German cars; those that can afford them and those that can fix them.

@muhammadnusrum6351 Год назад

@@robertcoyle9071 im the latter lol

@done-ahhh578 2 года назад

I love the Mercedes E class. That's why I drive a Honda Accord and admire the E class. 😅

@Anthony-qj7qe 2 года назад

😮😂🤣

@standyourground9973 2 года назад

@@allentoyokawa9068 keep driving your lame appliance on wheels camry or corolla hahahahah

@colorshd4440 2 года назад

@@standyourground9973 You're seething 🤣 at least our cars last over 250k miles

@standyourground9973 2 года назад

@@colorshd4440 who keeps junkers that long? by that time, front and rear suspension will almost assuredly need a total rebuild, all bushings, drivetrain on its way out even with fluid changes. i’ll just buy another Mercedes on a cheap deal after it’s cataclysmic depreciation hit 😎 ever notice how your girlfriend daydreams out the window of your corolla, looking at the nice polished German vehicle next to you? 😎 there’s a reason for it

@rahimi4762 2 года назад

Buy Acura

@sevenpaulperalta929 11 месяцев назад

I drive a 16 C300 4Matic as a daily, and a 14 C63 AMG Edition 507 for weekend fun. Both have 50k mi, and they're doing great, but Scotty has a point, some can get very complex and expensive to drive!

@tilerman 2 года назад

The poor owner of that car, despite having a warranty must have had his head in his hands when he watched this video of Scotty laughing at his car! Scotty, you are a class act.

@kryptosuperdoggaming 9 месяцев назад

He should sue the automaker under the Lemon Law and get his money back and never buy a Mercedes Benz anymore unless it came from the 80s or 90s.

@richardb4787 2 года назад

The Mercedes brand is nice as long as it's somebody else driving it.

@greggc8088 2 года назад

They make real nice yard art. No one can deny they are some of the most beautiful vehicles.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

@@greggc8088 And the best ones to ride in. Also the most miles on them of any brand before junked.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

@@greggc8088 They rarely end up there though. They have the lowest tow truck frequency of any brand on the Autobahn.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

@@greggc8088 Yes.. they are called "all other brands" :) MB has the longest lasting cars of all. But they are more complex of course than a Toyota so replacing a worn out suspension on an S for example is going to cost more. Since its a more expensive construction. That's why you bought the car to begin with. And that's why there is simpler and cheaper cars of you are poorer and cant afford that.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

@@greggc8088 No they are very high quality. It has been known for very long. That's why the cars last so long. Wouldnt be possible else. You should know that too. The complexity is the reason the parts are somewhat more expensive than on some other cars. Since they contain more. And its going to make more things break if you dont maintain the car properly. That's really the only problem most of the time. People think they can drive it to the ground without servicing it. Seems to mostly be a problem in the US also. Where I can imagine many people buy them on credit cards and then think they are going to be as cheap to run as a lesser car and wont run scheduled maintenance on them.

@rcs3030 2 года назад

Oh Scotty, you never fail to make my day ! Thank you so very much for all the years of great advice and happiness.

@lyhaikudai3 Год назад

The Taxi company with a fleet of Mercedes 300 and 240 laughing

@chrisnalina1755 2 года назад

After watching Scotty's videos for many years I've been thinking for several years that if somebody gave me a 5 year old or older Mercedes for free I would not even want it. Unless of course the person who gave it to me would not mind if I tried to sell it the next day or even the same day it was given to me.

@standyourground9973 2 года назад

hahahahah we don’t want you driving them either

@korencek 2 года назад

you are sheep and he's brainwashing you.

@patrickt49 2 года назад

@@korencek How so?

@rahimi4762 2 года назад

Just go buy a warranty

@chrisnalina1755 2 года назад

@@rahimi4762 A car warranty is one of the biggest scams out there.

@MarkoVukovic0 2 года назад

I've had personnel at a Merc dealer laugh at me when I baulked at the price of new front shocks for a Vito van. Thankully, there are companies like Febi and Bilstein that make aftermarket parts for much better prices and equal or better quality than original.

@markshuell3198 2 года назад

A friend owns a local body shop. I asked him “what’s the most difficult brand to work on?” Without needing to think about it, he said “Mercedes Benz”.

@tomtheplummer7322 2 года назад

Mmm....BMW

@JOS42574 2 года назад

I hear it is now Alfa Romeo, no one will touch them.

@americanboy48 2 года назад

That's why Lexus beats BMW and Mercedes Lexus is all reliability

@Dakeith15 2 года назад

All the fasteners on Mercedes are different sizes. Makes it difficult and takes longer to work on them.

@javiermoreno5593 2 года назад

@@americanboy48 Lexus is trash they will never be a true luxury car just toyotas

@robertparkinson2782 Год назад

This is absolutely ferkuckin hilarious Scotty you know I am having an overheating problem with my car right now which is why I happen to be on youtube, but having discovered your insane, "you can't make this stuff up", "luxury" car takedown, I am now cracking open a beer and leaving my cares behind. Thank you and so glad I don't own one of these diabolic 4 wheeled monsters

@TomTheEGamer575 2 года назад

It's funny I was in a gas station some weeks back and a guy was in line in front of me and was on the phone talkin about how he would never buy a Mercedes again because it's always something wrong with them. The first person that crossed my mind was Scotty Kilmer saying that they're money pits

@finalboss7956 2 года назад

I know ppl working near minimum wage buying Mercedes 😵

@TomTheEGamer575 2 года назад

@@finalboss7956 lol they want to look rich and not actually be rich 🤦‍♂️

@kennyhills4458 Год назад

Well you do have to take care of them for them to take care of you never had any problems with mines.

@chhengpech8925 2 года назад

I love this video because it speaks the truth about Mercedes’. I can attest to these cars being money pit because I work on them all the time at my shop.

@charlesrodriguez7984 2 года назад

From experience having a 2008 c-300 in the family for multiple years it was a pile of junk. Got rid of it 6 years ago.

@kmorton54 2 года назад

Let's not forget BMW and AUDI ☹️

@oxyhcl 2 года назад

@@kmorton54 don’t bring BMW into this 🥴

@davidbrayshaw3529 2 года назад

I owned a '76 280 SEL and a '76 280. Those cars were incredible. A few years ago I purchased an '02 C 200 Kompressor. What a steaming pile of garbage. I'll never own another Mercedes again. Strictly Japanese from now on.

@lifeofabundance845 2 года назад

@@kmorton54 why?

@bobwallace9814 2 года назад

In the 80's you would see 60's and 70's Mercedes diesels with these ceramic badges on the their huge grills. They were given to owners as they passed 200k, 500k, 750k and even one for a million miles. I'm sure Mercedes didn't quit doing this but when is the last time or was there anytime you've seen one?

@tolpacourt 2 года назад

Why are you sure Mercedes is still awarding owners with those badges?

@robc7323 2 года назад

I am not a Mercedes guy, but I have known a few people who owned the old 70's-80's turbo diesels and those things were tanks. That was probably the high water mark for Mercedes reliability. They could easily reach 500k with proper care. The interiors were not gaudy and full of buttons and flashing lights. The leather seats were well made and there were no rattles and there was much less plastic under the hood. Repairs/parts were still incredibly expensive, but they were fairly reliable and did not need to go into the shop often. However they took their sweet time to go from 0-60mph.

@bobwallace9814 2 года назад

@@tolpacourt I doubt the cars will ever qualify again so I don't know if they are anymore.

@bobwallace9814 2 года назад

@@robc7323 If you got one that was just the straight diesel, you had to get ready to go at a green light before it turned red again.

@BootyBayHu 2 года назад

My old car had 470k km, original engine transmission. I sold it because the plastic parts starting to age. The main parts never failed. We bought it new. Made in Stuttgart tho. So i bought 2 years ago a mercedes e class 250 diesel with 170k km from Germany for 10k euro. Now has 230k km, and only thing needed new tires and oil changes. The car is 11 years old, no rust, and manual transmission:).

@robertmoorefield8223 2 года назад

I laughed until I nearly got sick. Scotty is hilarious in addition to being very knowledgeable. Great RU-vid channel.

@isaacsplumbing 2 года назад

Thank you, I lost my mind for a few and considered buying an AMG. This was a God send, thank you Lord for Scotty.

@XerxesTheGreatOne 2 года назад

Every once in a while I toy with the idea of buying a mercedes. Then a new video of Mr. Scotty here pops up about them and it knocks me back into my senses! lol

@Marco-yl8cm 2 года назад

This reminds me of a TV channel in China that is basically dedicated to reporting all these Benz and Land Rover vehicles having all sorts of issues soon after driving off the show room. One brand new Benz was even leaking oil in the showroom SMH

@chrisbailey996 10 месяцев назад

I sold my '99 Mercedes Benz 320 CLK for twice the money I spent after putting more than 334,000 miles on it. I bought it in 2008 with 210,000 miles for $1200. I sold it to my neighbor for $2400 in 2018 with almost 600,000 miles. I did nothing outside of routine maintenance and a window actuator and alternator. Most reliable car I have ever owned.

@2morrowred702 2 года назад

Bought an 07 GL450, sold it after less than a year. Rides great but cost too much to maintain and even for simple fixes. To me, they are just not worth it.

@commonwealthclick7210 2 года назад

Man I have a customer with this same truck I just did that nightmare rack and pinion without a lift and it’s having all types of computer problems and still has a oil leak from the oil filter housing and the airbag and esp lights are on smh he said he’s selling when it gets in selling condition

@richarde.halliburton8022 2 года назад

I've owned two Mercedes cars - both were money pits. The first was a 1958 220S I shared with my older brother when we were in high school and college - it was always in the shop and when it needed a valve job at around 80K miles, we finally got rid of it. Yes, it had leather seats, wood trim, and a gorgeous paint job, but mechanically it was a piece of junk. Years later my wife got a 1985 Mercedes 190E as a hand-me-down from her sister - again, a beautiful car with lots of power that was a pleasure to drive but every time we took it in for repairs the bill was well over $1K. I said her, "This car may have been free, but it's putting us in the poor house!" And the attitude of the dealer was interesting, to say the least - they seemed to believe that you ought to be GLAD to spend thousands per year maintaining your Mercedes Benz, because OTHER PEOPLE COULDN'T AFFORD IT! (ha ha ha - photo of grinning horse, etc...), so it discouraged the "wrong type" of people from even owning used ones and bringing down the standard. So, basically, the car is for idiots who only care about status - if they wanted a high-quality, comfortable, feature-packed luxury car they would have bought a Lexus, but, apparently, that brand doesn't say "Money" as much as a Mercedes. Ha!

@abubakarbalozi772 2 года назад

1958!! I thought their reliability issues started in the 80s.

@javiermoreno5593 2 года назад

I had a 93 190e never had any problems used it as a daily driver for a year great car

@nightriderjazz 2 года назад

I tow cars. It's always broke and snobbish people that were able to gather up some for a Benz that care most about status 🤦🏻‍♂️

@talisikid1618 2 года назад

Exactly!

@joesmith9216 2 года назад

Nope, I have no children or money stealing wife, I can afford it ALL. only for us smart men who knew the plan.

@stoundingresults 2 года назад

I always wondered how broke people can afford Mercs and BMWs when repair bills start coming.

@andrewmosqueira1940 2 года назад

They don’t they just drive it till it stops lmfao 🤣

@kb9oak749 2 года назад

They don't fix them, just run em till the wheels fall off.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

They cant even pay regular maintenance. And that's why when some other random dude buys it he thinks its the cars fault lol

@joesmith9216 2 года назад

THEY CAN'T

@brandonmcpeak1102 Год назад

I had a 2013 c300 made in Germany for about 4 years with zero problems, the only problem I had was covered under a recall I never had done so it was free

@grocerygrip 2 года назад

Scotty is proving that at the end of the day no matter how expensive a car is, a car is a car, is a car, no matter the price. German autos don't want you to think that. Hence the reason why "exclusivity" was created in the first place. Even the wealthy get fooled as you can see. But they'll get rid of it in 3 or so yrs, and start this all over again. B/C they have to have a Merc/BMW/Audi

@donaldkeith139 2 года назад

*Especially the wealthy 😂

@sambeezy007 2 года назад

Just shows how smart they are... not so much

@CameronDC-Grimes 2 года назад

It's fine for them because they change cars like we upgrade phones. New model every 1-3 years. I guess if you have the money. Me I'd rather spend that on a genuine Japanese built supercar

@lukespector5550 2 года назад

You're 100% right! Italian cars are worth the risk if parked in an internal garage & religiously serviced throughout your ownership. British cars too. You'll get something with same warranty + more enjoyable around curves & weekend trips.

@LEDbacklighting 2 года назад

In my country, rich people often buy expensive car to avoid paying higher income tax. I don't how income tax works in my country because i am not eligable to pay tax. Only people that earn 4k and above have to, and i thank god for that

@williamdrijver4141 2 года назад

I love videos like this, a 15 minute rant about a "premium" car maker hahaha. Journalists drool over such cars, but have no idea about reliability or design flaws. Leave the facts to Scotty!

@kiyoshim9593 2 года назад

Sometimes a small problem can send you many times to the dealer. These cars are sold with known problems. Remember how cheap were the mp3 players yet it took toyota 2 more years to implement them. But they last. They dont sell crap

@knocksensor3203 2 года назад

Everything is nice and beautiful when new…when new!

@clutchinc.7070 Год назад

so what cars are good

@BlaqRaq 2 года назад

The window cracking open for closing the door has another advantage: that’s the pressure bump you get when the door slams shut while you’re inside. But, the expense to do it could stay. My car doesn’t do it and I don’t miss it.

@retiredinbali9565 2 года назад

The Chevy Camaros have this same feature.

@M4DesignUSA 2 года назад

Don't some cars have a relief valve flap thing in the doors?

@BlaqRaq 2 года назад

@@M4DesignUSA I don’t know about that. If any do, please let us know.

@posterlion Год назад

I paid $19.2K for a used 2016 E350 4matic on Sat 10/26/2019. The original owner paid $63,850 in 2015. Seventy percent depreciation in four years. All I've done in three years is change the transmission fluid once, purchase a new set of tires, and change the oil four times. Sofa so good. We'll see how it goes from here.

@thegayteen 2 года назад

As a Mercedes owner, 100% agree. My favorite new problem is fuel smell on a cold start, better than the A/C mold issue I guess.

@callang9 2 года назад

gasoline smell from the inside of the car is not normal, and not safe Check your injectors and EVAP system

@crpth1 2 года назад

Fuel smell inside the car can be a pain to locate, but usually is just a few pennies fix! A pinched/loose hose, O-ring (specially injectors)... As mentioned neither normal or safe. So check it and fix it ASAP! A/C mold! Clean the system and make sure the drain/breathing pipe under the car is not obstructed! Usually get clogged with road debris the resulting moist accumulation, along with lack of air circulation does the rest! Driving in muddy/dirty conditions is usually the first precursor for clogging it! Make sure to have the A/C filter replaced as needed. It's cheap, fast and easy to replaced! ;-) Both issues sound a lot like "maintenance" issues!

@Dannyf35 2 года назад

My GL450 had that problem, 2 of the fuel pumps were bad.

@Kendra_93 Год назад

What type do you drive?

@americanpaisareturns9051 2 года назад

This is why you don’t buy a Mercedes, you lease it.

@adotintheshark4848 2 года назад

Look at the secondary-market used car lots. Full of BMWs and Mercedes. Roughly about 10 years old.

@Perich29 2 года назад

or buy a used 1970 or 80s Mercedes sedan with diesel engine, I see some of the driving around today.

@CoreMaster111 2 года назад

@@Perich29 Where I live they are almost impossible to find because they have rusted away.

@scott4825 2 года назад

Or buy a Lexus and trade it in for about what you paid for it.

@CoreMaster111 2 года назад

@@scott4825 I have not driven a Lexus but I have driven several Toyotas and I am not a fan. I do not like the way steering and pedals feel. German cars are far better in this regards for me atleast.

@price8314 2 года назад

As a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, they were problematic after about the mid 90's. My diesel isn't very hard to work on and parts are affordable. They just take a while to ship to your house, you won't find alot or parts in the parts stores.

@robertcoyle9071 Год назад

autohaus AZ and FCP euro is who I use. find the ones who specialize in them. I bought an aftermarket harmonic balancer from parts geek and the inside diameter is too small for the wrench.

@price8314 Год назад

@@robertcoyle9071 I've used them, they pretty decent.

@paakwesi1094 2 года назад

As someone who used to own two Mercedes SUVs, I can confidently say that Mercedes use to make good cars but unfortunately now they only make and sell the name Mercedes not even a car.

@JDMHaze 2 года назад

I learned that when they started slapping AMG badges on nearly everything

@alomar-12 2 года назад

@Bangonthebeastdaily Ellison SAME JUNK

@CRAPO2011 2 года назад

Lexus (back when they were more competitive in the 90s) forced benz to build to a price to compete.

@musheer5711 2 года назад

not all Mercedes are money pits. Scotty Kilmer did not provide such deep research. because he showed us the Mercedes CLS which comes with air suspension only. he did not tell us that E and C classes are available with coil springs which are much cheaper than air suspension. also E class is less complex than CLS. just do research on used e class it is reliable and not a money pit. search about its common issues. it is affordable, fun to drive, has a much better-built quality than Lexus or any other luxury car. I owned one for almost one year and was fun and only needed regular maintenance and some sensors. that was 5 years ago I got a 2003 E320.

@americanrealitytoday 2 года назад

@@CRAPO2011 Lexus has the greatest resell value. Why?

@nolebuc1 Год назад

I own a 2013 C250 and a 2015 ML350. I perform all recommended maintenance and never have had an issue with either one.

@w.miller7282 2 года назад

I have a 2019 glc300, no problems so far , counting my blessings. I must say this video is sad, hilarious and true. 150k worth of problems in this case.

@mishham6388 2 года назад

Live in mighty straya and im Toyota and Honda man myself ....even before I discovered Scotty on the tube...so I'm probably bias towards Scotty because I like the way he thinks. I have a 2.4 Honda accord Euro and 3.0 n/a diesel Toyota Hilux and a FJ73 Landcruiser.....so I definatly agree with this man and his opinion on cars and technology.

@discerningmind 2 года назад

In 2013 we bought our first Toyota, a brand-new Prius C. We've maintained it by the book, and we only use genuine Toyota maintenance parts, along with the best oil/fluids from AMSOIL, and the best gasolines usually Shell V-Power. The following is what has broken in the past nine years and five months of our ownership: Year seven, the passenger side taillight bulb. Year nine, the driver's side taillight bulb. That's it. Toyota can't be blamed for the two bulbs, they don't make them, and bulbs are a consumable part. This is the best car we've ever had, and we've never heard of one being as good.

@stepha5926 2 года назад

That right there speaks volumes, and sums up that people who spend a fortune paying for a badge and toys are effectively children.

@discerningmind 2 года назад

@@stepha5926 Thank you. When I wrote that I wanted to help people by offering our experience.

@dariusf2 2 года назад

I have a 2003 CLK and wife has a 2011 E350. Both quite solid so far although some small issues besides regular maintenance. Both made in Germany.

@mr.grumpygrumpy2035 2 года назад

Yeah I've been thinking of a new car, but the "technology" annoys me. Stuff like having to go into the little screen to change the radio station or the AC. I drive a 2012 Focus SE with a manual, everything is basic and practical.

@drew6023 2 года назад

If you can find a decent and loved Mercedes from the 80’s through 1995, buy it. They are exceptional cars with amazing build quality. I daily drive a 1989 190E and my dad still daily drives his 1993 400E. It seems to be the vehicles built after about 1998 and the Chrysler merger that really dragged their reputation and QC down.

@wvmtns6400 2 года назад

I agree. I had 93 W124. Was a wonderful car with no problems. Sold it years ago. I still stay in contact with new owner. He uses it as his daily driver and loves it.

@smacdiesel Год назад

Chrysler had nothing to do with their demise.

@jorgesanchez5089 2 года назад

for all the people out there, stop defending car manufacturers, this man is right those car are money pits, but if you own one enjoy it, and don't get mad because someone finds faults all over it.

@dagwood64 2 года назад

Wow! I paid $28,000 for my house 42 yrs ago with 40 acers of land and it's on a small maintain top with an awesome view here in Maine.

@DGardhouse 2 года назад

AND, unlike that $128,000 Mercedes-Benz I bet your house and all that land has probably quadrupled where the Mercedes of course lost a hell of a lot of value so there you go. LOL

@sharpshooter012345 2 года назад

Poor guy sitting next to Scotty while his 150k getting roasted. Lol

@georgesanchez3819 2 года назад

Roasted 🔥🔥🍗🐣🔥🔥 that Benz

@albaneltari675 2 года назад

I own 2008 C-class which I bought it used. It had many miles on it when I bought it. I happen to use many other brands due to the nature of my work. I honestly feel the difference when I sit on my car and drive it. It is a very reliable and comfortable feeling that comes from a serious piece of machine

@stepha5926 2 года назад

Explain the context of this video then - which demonstrates Mercedes-Benz in the last 22 years are the embodiment of unreliability??

@Zcheick 2 года назад

Same, 2009 W204 with 175k miles on it and every time I drive it after driving some other car I am glad I bought it.

@Marz78963 Год назад

I have a 2014 E350 Coupe with 117k miles and not a single problem with maintaining routine maintenance. But something to think about when looking at the costs of all these electronic related parts is to think about the future of the automotive industry as a whole. I can't imagine what repair costs are going to run on domestic or foreign EV's. With EV batteries being far the worse when something happens to them out of warranty.

@easycash1368 10 месяцев назад

Hey!!! I got the same car recently mine has 105k miles. I got it for a decent price! (At least around here) car is clean 100% had it inspected by a mechanic (whos my brother lol) how is yours holding up????

@Marz78963 10 месяцев назад

@@easycash1368 I now have 125,000 miles on it and still running without any issues. Just came back from a 2200 mile round trip averaging about 30mpg on the highway. Just change the oil every 5k miles minimum. Mercedes recommends 10k but I do between 3k and 5k and transmission every 20k. Right now I think the only thing I have due is replacing spark plugs and possibly coils. Just preventive maintenance.

@jebbus1497 2 года назад

honestly, Mercedes are pretty mechanically sound. it's the electronics that hinder them. especially in the older cars. I have an 03 c240 and it's been a wonderful car. drives well, always ran really well and has never left me stranded. and I've even taken it on several multi-day road trips and it was great. the only issue I have with it is some minor electrical problems. like I have a fuse that goes out every once in a while which makes it so I can't adjust my seat or open my sunroof. I just pop a new one and it's fine. other than that, I love the car and will drive it for as long as I can. I'd put a new motor in it if it needed it. and I only paid 2k for it. and I bought it with 115k miles on it. it now has 220k and going strong.

@nikitacalvus 8 месяцев назад

Mine is a 01 C240 and it does have electrical problems but mechanically it's a dream. 408 000 km (about 250k miles?) and I intend to keep it until the end. Best driving experience I ever had.

@stephenbruce8320 2 года назад

I would not blame the Alabama Boy's for shotty workmanship it's comes down to engineering. If the design is poor so too will be the build. Now if it's assembled wrong then yea blame those who assembled it in the first place. Honestly the cost of ownership with Mercedes is way too high even on a good day.

@lindafoxwood78 2 года назад

WOW. What a nightmare at 21,000 miles. I'll just buy 20 2010 Honda Civic for $120,000; sell 18 of them for a profit of $18,000 and drive free cars with the last 2 for 300,000 miles.

@martinsvensson6884 2 года назад

You dont want to drive a civic for 300k miles. Just buy an old MB instead. If you cant afford an expensive car. That's what I do.

@Brandon-vo2rx Год назад

I have had an e46, z3, 08 mustang GT, and now a w204 C350. I like everything. From my own personal experience, it’s all these stupid sensors and random things that decide to break. Tired of everything being over engineered. Though with my health issues, it’s a price I’m willing to pay for comfort. Anything can be junk, but not everything can be comfortable. Rock on Scotty, you are great, keep them coming!

@statues3983 2 года назад

it would be nice if Mercedes reintroduced the old 1970's sl roadsters concentrating on mechanical perfection and comfort with almost no electronics. It would be a new selling point, electronic headache free. most people have all the electronics they want in their phone.

@yamaha6501982 2 года назад

YES, I would buy a crap-free new Mercedes again !

@Judges4MWarriorWoman 2 года назад

Yup. Mercedes is one of the most overrated vehicles on the market. Will never buy one, even if I came into a ton of money.

@rahimi4762 2 года назад

Wish they made them like old MB

@afriendindeed3660 2 года назад

Always love your videos. Been watching since 2014. Your knowledge helped me buy a car for practicality, and my Toyota is still going strong.

@HateAndFlame 2 года назад

Like any manufacturer, it depends on the year and model. My wife’s 10 year old C250 with 100k on the clock is the most reliable car we’ve ever owned. My 2018 mustang had way more issues. It’s never thrown a CEL, never had a single issue.

@MrPhymed 2 года назад

Dude, my wife has been driving in a similar CLS 55 for the best part of the last 6 years. Certainly, it is a very complex car because it is loaded with technology, but it is one of the most reliable cars we have ever had. The parts are not as expensive as you are describing because you don't have to buy the parts from the dealership. The computer modules (who rarely go bad on these cars BTW) are widely available 2nd hand. The suspension struts almost never need to be replaced entirely, only the upper part containing the rubber bag gets old with time, and replacing it costs 200-300 dollars per piece. I've done them 80000 miles ago, and the car still runs like a charm. 25 problems in the scans are not at all indicative of the reliability of the car because the CLS in perticular has systems monotoring thousands of little parameters that do not all need to be working 100% of the time. These parameters are only visible on the scanners to enable the repair shop an easy and complete diagnostic of the real problem. My STAR-diag shows 108 problems with the CLS on my wife but the car runs smoothly with a hitch! The disks DO NOT make any sound when you change the pads. I have changed the pads once already without any issues. When the ridge on the disk become so visible it means the disks have become too thin and need to be replaced. All-in-all, such cars cost more to repair and maintain only because of the complexity of their mechanical systems that requires more laboour hours. If you cannot afford to drive in such cars then you can simply stick with simple japanese cars but they are not even close to the ride comfort and pleasure that the Mercedes delivers, even when you compare the cls 500 to the LS 450. As for the new car you showed, I am almost sure it is a factory problem. The quality of Mercedes built in the US is known to be remarkably lower than their German counterparts.

@IceMan-il7dx 2 года назад

In Australia I bought locally made front & rear pads and discs for $360 all up. That's all so far in 30,000km of owning my CLS. All up 190,000 trouble free...

@davesoldit2587 2 года назад

What's the point of adding hundreds of monitors/sensors on things that do not need to ve working 100% all the time? That's the junk that makes these money pits cost too much on the shop floor and too much to repair too. These things are designed to fail and lead high cost labour to repair/replace.

@MrPhymed 2 года назад

@@davesoldit2587 As I explained: they make the diagnosis much easier. If you’ve ever worked with a STAR-diag you would understand. And, NO, the costs are not as high as you’d think (given you steer off the dealership). They do not break down as frequently as you’d think (talking from a family of Mercedes owners). They are extremely reliable machines if you do the routine maintaince properly. My dad has a Mercedes S550 with more than 800.000 miles, yes 800 thousands miles on the odometer and it has zero issues. It does not consume or leak a single drop of oil. It costs him 6-700$ a year for maintenance and regulars.

@-.__.__.-Rad 2 года назад

@@MrPhymed My take is... When you're the second - third owner, chances are that car, even if it was maintained, it could've been redlined a few times per day. Where as if you take care of it it from the get-go, it won't break

@MrPhymed 2 года назад

@@-.__.__.-Rad Buying a new car from the dealer is the worst financial thing you can do. A very well maintained car with a transparent history is always a better option. No one is their right mind would redline and abuse their car many times per day if they are regularly paying for maintaining it. Unless it is a completion sports car ;)