Here's Everything I Love About My Cheap V12 Mercedes SL600 (And Everything I HATE)
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Oh wow... Tyler added the word "sell" to his vocabulary! Good for you man :) thats a pretty hard 4 letter word to learn.
Hoovie will make $6000 off the sale, then lose $20K on his next deal.
O don't we love Hoovie!
$6K off sale, lose $20k, then make $85K on TH-cam/TV show.
yeah that's why he's still on business, right?
He bought a Testarossa.
Let's not forget he still has his Rolls to throw money at. 😁
The two minute men's soap ad I just watched should cover the burned Ferrari. You're welcome.
Mike Morris lol
You're the real MVP dude! Also, if you watch 31 seconds of an advert, it counts as watching the full ad so hoovie gets full payment on it! Have at it with the true support my man!
Was it for the Sasquatch soap? Honestly I might have to try that soap...
Get TH-cam premium. No ads, ever. Love it.
I would do anything to go back into a perfectly working W221 S600. I used to have one and hearing your sl start up with the bings and bongs made me feel super nostalgic. I almost cried because of how much I miss it. I had it for 13 years. I can remember the smell it had (smelled like it did when we bought it new) and the super comfortable ride with the insanely powerful V12 at the time
nice. those 80s and 90s Mercedes were amazing cars. I would love to own a 190 some day. and put 'M3 KLLR' on the license plate haha
Snatch one up while they are cheap. I can see these older mercs going up in value right now and in the future.
why did you have to let it go?
One of my favorite Mercedes ever produced. So beautifulllllll
You have a white convertible but it's 10FT under ground
My boy got a Ferrari Testarossa congrats Hoovie
Those wheels are fantastic on that Mercedes. Bravo.
Monoblocks can't be beat, especially on that range of Benzes.
I got the set myself
IMO, what prevents you from decapitation is the windshield and its sturdiness. One SL was flipped on a circuit, and the structure was not affected, the glass did not even break. The rollbar was made to future-proof the car against regulations and ensure a global distribution. Still a good idea anyway.
Looks like you bought another Ferrari. Don’t let Parker drive this one.
Looks like a Testarossa interior to me.
@@evansisgreat twas is
348ts?
Yeah, but the video was shot in '88. What gives?
Yep, he spent his money on a Testarossa. Can't wait for the vid! though it depresses me that it is white.
Loved the series with this car. Sad to see it go. Hyped for the series with the next car. Keep up the good work.
Informative video as always.
Thanks
A few points from a long time owner.
The folding roof never failed me in 16 years of ownership (it was then 22 years old. You just need to operate it at least once a month. Well it always worked for me, and I regularly had the hardtop on and off and then on again...
When you are about to put the soft top down consider putting a rolled up soft clean towel lengthwise in the back window ( create about a 4inch roll all the way across the folding roof) when the roof is halfway down you need to get out of the car stop the roof insert the towel (boring I know)
This will stop the perspex creasing and cracking at the edges, as the perspex hardens over time.
Sure you have to stop the roof going up halfway and then put the towel somewhere . I suggest the space where the roof folds into but it's worth it to avoid the perspex damage (I think)
On the v8 SL's using the gearbox shifter brings the car alive when you want more excitement.
Lastly the solid carved out of granite feel of the car you feel in a a well maintained never goes away even after all these years, so when there is only two of you in years to come, you should consider adding another one to your garage,
To keep that feel and not have mechanical surprises, as you said earlier, you do have use them regularly.
Perhaps keep in touch with the new buyer and buy it back again for half the dollars. You will love having it in your garage.
Hoovie sells anything that's reliable. Tossing money down the drain is his #1 hobby.
P.S. Can't wait to see what you buy next :D
Tyler, you really don’t have to financially ruin yourself for us
Happy anniversary second hoovie !!! :)
The Thing with Tylers Videos is always this: "BUT WAIT THERE´S MORE". And I love that.
I love the sound it makes when you start the engine.
3:50 Gosh I love it when the antenna goes up when the radio turns on, nowadays you get a plastic pointed blob on top of your car.
Agree, but I quite liked the fins on the 2010-era BMWs, they were cool.
What I don't get though, my E36 has a hidden antenna, it's a little thingy inside the c-pillar and my radio reception is brilliant, no different from any modern car... Why the hell does pretty much noone do that anymore?
Almost everyone does, the little antennas (Fins) on top of cars now are not for the Radio but the GPS, however some (like Mercedes) integrate them into the pillars too
LOL I had lots of Mercedes I replaced these antennas like wiper blades. They were not quality - teeth would wear and they would fail and the radio would not work
My neighbor's cat ate the plastic pointed blob antenna on my car or at least tried to.
@@no1DdC 😂😂😂
I highly enjoy your videos including your fascination for eighties pop culture. I always respect (and enjoy watching) other people’s cars and passion about them. That actually keeps me watching these videos as well.
I cannot think of Mercedes without thinking “taxi” and after driving SL convertibles or the big sedans I’m always glad I don’t own them, BUT seeing other people explain why they love them so much I do totally understand. I have that with hot rods too. And Ferraris.
Then again I am already looking forward to your Miami Vice rendition on the next episode! Keep it up!
Small explanation: I’m from Western Europe and Mercedes were everywhere… as taxi’s. These days it’s more Tesla.
The top mechanism doing its thing sounds like a VCR getting ready to play. Perfect.
Beautiful car...I always loved the SL's...sure wish I could afford to buy that one from you. Awesome car! Truly love your Channel! Stay dry
Just bought a 2007 Mercedes bluetech Diesel. E320 I absolutely love it.
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I love the “maybe I already have.” Oh Hoovie!
You're a freaking legend Tyler. Cheers from Australia.
First an upload by daddy Doug and now Hoovie
Couldn’t be better
From back in the days, when Hoovie actually reviewed a car, without the drama.
His job has become more challenging as he must now entertain all of you in order to stay competitive with the competition.
For some reason I cannot get enough of your videos on this car...
Tyler I'm lost for words are you insane to sell this piece of ART.
A grouping of Mercedes-Benz cars should be called a galaxy. Because it's full of stars.
Love how hooves cringes everytime he flicks a switch :)
Hey Hoovie! Doug gave you a shout out in his 3008 video!!!!!!
15k é pouco por um carro tão bacana e que ficou lindo, parabéns pelo restauro ! 15k is little for a car so cool and it was beautiful, congratulations on the restoration!
This channel has the best cliff hangers on TH-cam!
*IS THAT A 300CE CABRIOLET BEHIND THE C36AMG*
SHOW US THE W124
Absolute MadLad I WANT TO SEE THE W124!!!
Not mine, it’s for sale though. 80ish miles for $12000. Super clean. Friend is selling; I’m just storing it for him
Hoovies Garage Just key and review it!
Hoovies Garage Review it please! :)
Hoovie I see that VR4 in the back! Oh please do tell...
I hope so. Please so the value of mine can go up more lol
I have a stupid annoying fly in the office I been trying to get for the past half hour...your profile pic did not help my screen man
realistic fly avatar bro
please!
i noticed that too i was like oh boy i want to see vids on that
I just get mesmerized by the Buick Park Avenue Ultra every time I see it in the background! I LOVE my Cadillacs, but I do miss my Buick Park Avenue!
Loved this episode!!! :)
The absolute madman, You bought a Testarossa didn't you?
About a year ago I bought a 95 SL600 with 52k on it for $4k, put about another $5k in it and sold it a few weeks ago for $12,500. Listening to you describe your feelings toward the SL was like listening to a recording of what I said about mine. I will probably never own another, but if I do it will never be as nice for how little I had in it.
Today that car is worth more
You made about 3k in selling that car
Love this model of SL, i'm very envious!
Mercedes is my favorite brand, awesome that somebody loves them as much as I!
Is fragile as most items are in that generation of CL, I was happy to have one to use for a while but consistently saw myself filling the hydraulic fluid & checking tire wear since the rears would always end up worn incorrctly.
I see that 3000gt hiding in your garage!!!
I think thats actually a dodge stealth
Jha Broknee Definitely a 3000GT. Those "gills" on the bottom of the front bumper are a dead giveaway.
I noticed that too!
Jha Broknee Side panel is a little different on the stealth. Looks like a 90-93 3000gt or the first generation model.
ITS A mitsubishi 3000VR4 TWIN TURBO, bitchin car!!!!
Great video! Keep it up 👍
The collective noun for a group of Mercedes? Add to the list... A workshop of Mercedes? A depreciation of Mercedes?
A smug of Mercedes?
Im going to guess hoovie got another ferrari
Thesingamer Did you even watch the ending?
love this channel!
Oh I'm so gonna miss this car. I absolutely love it. I was really hoping youd keep it, since the price is going up and theres no hurry to sell, but oh well... At least you made some money out of it.
Hoovie is going to make endless Magnum pi jokes isnt he?
Well, he can't say "More than you can afford, pal" anymore, now the 355 is gone.
Who owns the renntech cl? You? Have i missed something
I thought so too, but i remembered that maybe he got it for tv show.
Hey it was only the other day driving through Nedlands western australia I seen a Mercedes-Benz Rod Star turning at the lights. What got my attension was the V12 badge on the side that combined with the up class location were I seen the elderly gentleman driving it you just knew it was all quality that's had a good life. The only thing it was missing to make it perfect was me behind the wheel.
Anyway love your work man..
Hoovie the type of guy to make good content
Why would you have the roll-bar up while you have the top up? It just restricts your visibility.
It would pop up instantly if it detects a roll to happen.
@@TheFinancialAdvocacyPodcast well there goes your initial arguement of having it down when the top is up, based on your response.
It should always be down but if it detected a rollover it should pop up
That SL600 looks beautiful. The interior looks almost brand new. I would daily drive that car and it would be a real fun commute. The new owner will definitely enjoy the car! Hopefully they remove that ugly Mercedes-Benz front plate...
I remember having somebody leaving one of those in the parking lot of the Toy's "R" Us I used to work back in the late 90's at with the top down while they shopped, when it started to absolutely pour out. When one of us mentioned it to the owner as she came up to the cash register, her response was "Eh" like it was no big deal and loaded every available spot in that car with her purchases, then left.
*YAYYY!!! Hoovie's Hooptie Hideout!!!!*
A shame that Mercedes stopped building V12 cars nowadays :(
MacintoshMen no they didn’t lol, s600, sl65, g65
John Frantz S65, CL65. Yup. The 63 have the V8TT and the 65 have the V12TT.
Unfortunately they will stop producing them. In fact, the G65 had a "final edition" and the S65 will probably follow soon :( www.mercedes-fans.de/magazin/news/mercedes-amg-sagt-dem-v12-ade-auslaufmodell-der-v12-hat-bei-amg-wohl-keine-zukunft.13051
I just wanna thank TH-cam for notifying me of the video 2 days after it was posted...
u have such a good sense of humor
Dude I cant wait for your TV show
If the Ferrari 355 can't be saved, you should turn it into a Jacuzzi or BBQ. It looks normal until you pop the hood revealing the Jacuzzi or BBQ. Perhaps the front clip into a desk. Be bold man! Be bold!
He sold it,to tavarish
We all know there's no way he'll just get a good deal and nothing will go wrong
its all about views. youtubers rotate cars to get views
Please put the c36 back on stock ride height suspension, such a cool car in stock form. Love the videos keep them coming.
Well said Tyler. I agree. It is a graceful piece of Art that doesn’t quite match your lifestyle... considering your options (of other cars to drive). You may love all of your babies... but maybe one or two ... just a little bit more. Thanks for the video. Good luck.
Are you selling just because is a black convertible ? That's racism.
Not all cars like that will catch fire, like that Ferrari.
DeWeberis ouch
#blackcarsmatter
#AllCarsMatter
DeWeberis: Ever touch a black or very dark colored car car sitting in 115° in the Arizona summer sun? Measured 144° on my IR thermometer. That can cause a burn in seconds!
Judging by the end of the video Hoovie has bought a Ferrari 328, probably a GTS as Ferrari only sold a very few GTBs in the US. I must admit I approve, the 308 and 328 2-seaters are wonderful to drive, aside from the extremely heavy clutch, and are probably the easiest Ferraris to own, but this is Hoovie and, judging by the way the values of these have gone over the last few years, this one probably has issues. A friend of mine had a 328 GTB that he used as his daily transport for more than 15 years and it was extremely reliable and surprisingly cheap to own...
Classic and classy vid, just like the car!
7:45 Tyler. When did you get a first gen 3000GT? And is it a VR-4? If so I want to see your tv show now more then ever! I love those cars and hope one day to get one.
"The box design that literally every car manufacturer from the 90's had is way better than the bland design of the unique 2000's Mercedes look that doesn't stand out. The box design is iconic and stands out."
It's ok to have your opinion but come on man, listen to what you are saying. The 90's look was interesting but I don't think you can say it stood out at all considering a lot of the designs going on in the 90's, meanwhile the 2000's design, especially considering the 4 oval headlights was and is not very common.
But the 2000s design has aged horribly (especially compared to BMW's of the same era). The 90s era Mercedes are timeless imho
@@vegeta12379 I completely disagree, I think the early 2000 mercs have aged beautifully especially when compared to BMW's of the same age.
E39, E46, E9x, and E6x all look better than anything Mercedes put out in that era
Before The Past I loved both the 90s and 2000s designs. I can’t say the same for 2010s Mercedes.
Uh, 600HP for $12k?
You're a fine salesman Hoovie.
It’s a work-of-art on wheels. Keep it, love it, care for it. 😘🥰
Tyler you must have bought a Testarossa, that is awesome stuff!!! I was soooooooooo sad when I saw you old Ferrari burn down. Can't wait to see more from Hoovies Garage
Noooooo..... don’t sell it
that is a level of quality which USA is not able to produce not even in 2018!
Totally agree, German engineering at it's finest.
I'm Jealous. That's a gorgeous car. Everytime I watch your videos I envy you because I would love to buy and sell and collect cars. Wish i had a warehouse. Lucky guy who bought it. Another great review !
I still cant believe you let this one go. Beautiful car....
A Multitude of MERCEDES..... your welcome
A Murder of Mercedes?
just be honest and admit that you have a bdsm dungeon where your wife teaches you some "lessons".
The "mi lab u loong tyme" lesson
Good Video, keep the mercedes content.
Love your videos, I’m not a big Benz fan but that coupe is quite appealing. keep up the awesome stupidness, I say that will all respect because I’m equally as dumb and stupid because I love to buy cars or hoard them and parts away, currently at 9 cars.
Can’t wait to see what comes out next
it's called a "murder of mercedes" as in murder to your wallet to keep maintained.
Have you ever had one ?
@@jag251080 one? multiple. honestly, they don't break down all that often, compared to bmw, but they're expensive when they do.
I’ve had 5 and I’ve never had an issue with any of them , wouldn’t dream of buying anything else must of been lucky I guess , ive had 1 BMW , never again
@@jag251080 you're never an any issue with any of your 5? how long did you keep each of them? cause that's crazy lucky. the 80's mercs were pretty bad, and the 90s MBs even worse. they did get better in the 10s (the 2013 E that we have still hasn't broken down to be fair). in any case, MB has treated you well, so i guess keep on, keeping on. and yeah, no bmw ever again.
@@bungsana What are you talking about. The 90s mercedes are known for good reliability... Of course they are aging cars, and that means problems will occur, but nothing out of the oridnary really. Most other cars are at the scrap yard by now. It's when Chrysler stepped in things went downhill as they began to cheap out on various parts.
Note also that Mercedes that were made in the US, rather than in Germany, are worse in terms of build quality, that also mean reliability wise.
In Europe, US model imports are not favored, because of this.
Go buy a Cadillac Allante instead xD
God damn what piece of shit that is lol.
This coming from somebody who owned 3 different 80's/90's Cadillacs lol.
Know somebody who's wife has one painted pink from the factory!
Yes, it is a Mary Kay car...........
2! He bought 2!
Hey bud. Love this channel.
You made the inspector Gadget reference and I immediately saw Inspector Hoovie 😂😂😂😂😂
man, unless you're happy with the money you're making you really need to sell some stuff...
How to make a "beautiful" german engine: have a cool intake manifold
Get some equal length headers on that! Imagine the sound Hoovie!!!!
My father crashed a W123 in to a solid object that did not budge doing 40 mph without breaking before impact and he walked out of that car with just some minor bruises, I know, because he came home just hours after it happened and told me. That car today is 35 years old. So yeah, these cars are safeish. Problem is perhaps if you crash really badly with another modern vehicle, this thing will still most likely loose the fight, and most likely pretty badly. A new car is much stronger then any car made 20 - 30 years ago.
And I LOVE the W123's and I love these things you got there! I'd buy em off ya if I could! xD
wait till it burst in flames
Or the engine stalls
Doug the type of guy to- oh, wrong video...
I love the car, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Love your vids. mark, Bemidji, MN. subscriber.
Can't wait to see the 996 Turbo Hoovie
But but.. LS swap it first!
V no that’s a stupid decision.
You don't say?
Why Kumho Hoovie? Why?... That car deserves a better tyre...
Not only door locks are vacuum operated also the head light adjustment even ignition partially. There's a little bit more than the locking which doesn't operate by engine vacuum by the way
The Sl is getting better with age. And they re going up in value.
$5000 isn’t considered cheap. While still holding on to its value when it was purchased and adjusting for today’s value. Yeah, it sounds cheap.
Is it me or does that car makes you look 7 feet tall?
love the music and you sound like jeff goldblum at times.
Keep it hoovie! You will miss it once it's gone!
Sell your girlfriend keep the SL
fiancee
Wife*
@@igvip9859 did they get married already?
Mail order bride
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