I BOUGHT A MERCEDES S CLASS FOR ONLY £3500 (PART 3)
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This channel is becoming a UK Crossover version of Doug DeMuro and Hoovie's Garage - and I absolutely love it.
Dous great bug hoovie is boring. Matts not
APEX Marbella Property Spain Thanks! I appreciate it
Naaaaah, this has more class :)
No no no matt is matt
Matt's about affordable second hand cars.
Not quaint exotica.
One good thing, you're getting yourself a great reputation as an honest car dealer. That will hopefully translate itself into success in the future 👍
Totally agree with your comment. He is really honest and helpful with real information about the cars he makes videos on. Highly recommended, top 10 in UK and Ireland on TH-cam with car review videos
Oxymoron...A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. e.g. When " Car dealer" and "Honest" are used in the same sentence. Although to be fair and I am not trying to make a friend, I am aware that this car dealer does seem to be doing the right thing.
In the grand scheme of things I don't think the repair costs are outrageous in that you've now got a luxury car that runs well but is still cheaper than a Dacia Sandero and cannot depreciate much more and may even appreciate in value.
No offence to the Dacia fanatics out there, but I'd take Matt's S Class every time!
Yeah, but Matt's plan was to sell it with profit and not to drive it for years. This clip is fair commercial for potential buyer which would buy it and enjoy in car for many years.
6 grand for an S class that should be mechanically sound for a good few years sounds ok to me. Better than spending 6 grand on a run of the mill shit box.
@@thepub245 Yea. I'd rather spend 2 grand per year repairing and driving A FREAKING S CLASS for a few years, than buying some brand new plastic shitbox and then live with that for a few years.
@@Holdeenio I didn't realize there were Dacia fanatics out there.:)
Soon as i saw this i was like whats gone wrong!? Haha
Genuinely i get excited by your videos like doug or chris H or Rory!
You got status with us normal folk like harrys garage has for normal money folk very humble
Thank god now i dont need to feel anxiety. Because before i used to watch car youtubers but they were mostly from america eg hoovies garage . Dougdemuro etc. Now i can watch nice and peacefully... love from manchester city
You have a well sorted Mercedes for £7,000. It seems to well worth that to someone looking for that type of car.
Except that in the law of diminishing returns, if it is into you for 7 the best you will get is 5.
It's a lot of car for 7k. Considering it is an s class, albeit not with all the best options
@@peterbutcher4848 Losing 2k isn't that bad considering people spend £150 a month on a new corsa
It's still a very tidy motor, Matt. As a commercial buyer, I've spent the last 20+ years learning the difference between price, cost, and value, and they're all very different things.
Hi Matt, I imported a 2005 Eclass merc estate to Spain in 2016 from UK. It was 72,000 miles really nice well maintained and previous owner was elderly, so not driven hard. Well after 2 years the rear air suspension failed followed by the air suspension pump and then the brake SBC totally failed. When the SBC failed and the garage wanted a fortune to fix it, I decided no more repairs and to sell it to the garage for €1000. I thought they would fix and sell it on for a profit. Two years later the garage has fixed it but cannot sell it and it has sat on their forecourt for 2 years. These old Mercedes are really nice cars to drive and really well built but some of the repairs are more expensive than the car is worth. I commented on your first S class video to just fix the oil leak and refurb the wheels and get rid, if only it had been that simple. You now have a superb S class that won't pay you back what you have put in. Someone will get a bargain!
Beauty HPA - just shows how much you review/respond to your subs! Hope the channel keeps growing!
I like how quiet it is inside when you talk and drive. One day I will buy one myself
Bossix84 They really are great for peace and quiet
Yeah exactly they cost more for a reason, you get more.
Well well, fancy seeing you here!
I seriously study "many" for sale ads for that specific car and specifically look at what work they say has been done so it gives you an idea when those parts are likely to go on high mileage ones, its free info. Then find one and look at the history, some have recently spent loads and others next to nothing.
It is common around 300tkm . Expecially if the oil change interval is long. Chain is the first thing to go. Good thing about chain is that is usually gives sound or other symptoms before failing. Belts dont warn you. In most v6 mercedes the chain adjuster is visible through oil filler. So its possible to see how much the adjuster has pushed out.
Great video once again mate, keep up the good work and content!
As I said in your other vid, you're one of the best car channels on YT always look forward to them.
Thanks Matt, you've now made me nervous about my CLK...a decade of Saabs saw no such issues ironically for a defunct brand...
I'll see your nerves and I'll raise you my Audi 3.0Tdi.
You caught me out mate with ya timing !!!!! Usually in bed when you do your uploads as I work nights😊😊😊 so very privileged to be in your top 20 comments, Matt . Total respect Steve.
VXR Bandit Cheers Steve! That was good timing 😉
A great addition to part 1 and 2 Matt thanks also for the mechanics one so,so true and very funny cheers mate
Cheers!
Great video, glad to see you back!! :D
@1:45 very true statement 😂 I just bought myself an Alfa Mito QV and instantly had to get the timing belt done. It’s ridiculous how the interval is literally half that of a similar fiesta, anyway great video Matt👍
I really enjoy your videos!!
*I was really looking forward to that part 3*
Love the info you provided about this ride dude. Subbed to your channel. S class may be cheaper in UK but in Pakistan s class s550 2007 still sells for about 40000 pounds. I am into this s class and really love the look and feel of it on the road. Your insights are really thoughtful and helping. Let’s hope my experience with s class stays nice and good. :)
Thanks for watching. All the best
In 2007, Fleet News voted the S Class, Luxury Car of the Year for the fifth time. It won World Luxury car of the year in 2014 and 2015. You now have a a top end luxury motor, that is good for many years and with the S class, the number plate doesnt matter, its the logo and the model, they are a fantastic motor. Best of luck with it
You're a great host really like your videos, you're so matter of fact, no bs, no crap jokes! I need a Mercedes S Class in my life...I bet it's the weight of the S Class that causes the chain to stretch 🧐
She's a fine bus you have one of the best channels on TH-cam keep up the good work looking forward to your next video 👍
Peter Murray Cheers! I appreciate it
Even my wife knows when Matt has posted a new video. He's famous in the whole house.
Do have a weak spot for the S class having owned two now. 89 560 sel and 98 sl500. And yes did spend the full sum of the purchase price in repairs on both - and worth every Penney as we are talking about 25 years of my butt riding on the finest automobiles ever built. I did finally give the SEL away for a BMW540 sedan - a big mistake. But I do still have the wonderful little giant of a car the SL500 claimed as Bruno Sacho's crowning achievement. Once you get everything working it is a piece of art and heaven to drive. The semis (lorries) can be a bit stressful on the highway with the top down as the noise of the tires is right there in your ear the car is so low. A quick stab of throttle gets the 5.0 liter 4valve V8 pulling like a train thru it's magnificent 5 speed automatic and the problem grows swiftly smaller in the rearview. She's beautiful now as I just had the dents pulled today. Bit long here but thanks and like this vlog series.
Very good channel! Keep up the good work, as for the timing chain, it happens to be more common issue every year as they get older and this engine (M272/M273) was known for it. Let me know if you still need to fix time and date setting issue, I have solution for it. Cheers!
Look forward to see part 4!!!
Great car, but no such thing as cheap S class. Pls keep the reviews coming.
Any chance of some more Lexus reviews??
My C Class did exactly the same thing, a rattley noise on cold start for a couple of seconds. I put it down to the 160k on the clock but now I know otherwise. As luck would have it, I flogged it last Friday to webuyanycar! Stroke of luck there then 👍🏻🤣. I will add that I bought it 5 years ago with 107k on the clock and apart from tyres and brakes it’s not cost a penny. Great car. Cheers for the video. Made my day
Did you service it?
Change your oil religiously every 5k miles, your timing chain will last forever
Aidanlee5914 Shouldn’t have to...
R A haha listen to Scotty Kilmer
Aidanlee5914 Probably find fitting a new timing chain at £650 plus vat is cheaper than 5k mile service intervals and you get a free timing chain!
Life is a loom.... Weaving an illusion.... Console yourself it looks every penny of seven large... I concur with your advice about buying cheap so I'm sure anybody in the market for a S class will be waiting with baited breath and scouring the classifieds of high peak!!!!!!!
Thanks for your advice missed your channel Richard ann UK
Absolutely love your channel ...i have no doubt you'll have a million followers by years end!
Wow, thank you!
I have one of those. 2008 S500, but with almost everything on it. The only thing missing are screens on the headrests and extended leader option that goes on doors as well. Everything works, ride is silky smooth. It costs 2k or so in maintenance a year, but hey, still great car for the money! Don't have engine issues though...looks like s500 is a better option to a diesel s320 (except for the economy run). Keep up the good work, love the channel!
Very nice!
I've been researching the W212 E-class and W166 ML as possible replacements for my VW. Timing chain tensioners have been a fault on the petrol V6 and V8 engines in those cars since MB started using them.
Best thing about this channel is it seems conversational and not some cringe overly scripted, rehearsed monologue. Just feels like someone talking to you about cars
Great videos, nice to see that I am not the only fool in this world. I bought a 2004 S320 sight unseen from an auction for £850. It had 135000 miles, no history, one key and turned out to be the poverty spec model as well. It had also belonged to a smoker and a dog owner. The smell was breath catching. However, a quick post purchase assessment from my local independent came up with new brakes and some suspension parts at £1250. I serviced it myself and got to work with the ozone machine. It now smells respectable and drives as smooth as an eel in a bucket of bogies. I love it, it’s probably in my top three of cars that I have owned. I only planned to have it for the winter but I am rethinking that plan. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback regarding buying a used mercedes S class. Your experience can save other`s money and this count like a good action as if you gave them this money. May God bless you
Well you arrive in this motor in understated elegance of a diplomat. Once the issues are dealt with, you know it won't cause trouble for a while.
You now have a great car for £7k that's not a bad deal at all.
Timing belts and chains will be gone at some point, they'll be replaced by electronic solenoids. I believe the new Koeniggsegg does something similar
Love your layer back attitude love your vlogs
Cheers
once everything is repaired you can fully enjoy the benz. it may be annoying at times but it can also be satisfying to have a fully maintenanced car.
Hey mate, love your channel, absolutely brilliant content. I was wondering, will you make a review on the current S class w222. Because they are becoming shockingly affordable upon the release of the new S class, which will be in 2 weeks time. I just want to know how is it in reliability, and I want a quality review of the car, and you are man for that. Please make one! The w222 s class has proven to be very popular and generally has a positive feedback from most, it will be a popular video for sure!
The only reason most cars have a timing belt is theyre cheaper to be mass produced than a timing chain, so saves the car manufacturers money.
Newer bmw has timing chain on firewall side, good luck to change it
@@trianggaindralukmana2184 That'll be an engine out job when the chain guides fail. ouch
@@crazyfroggie6546 Bmw timing chain tensioner plastic is known for prematurely broken down, so.......
@@trianggaindralukmana2184 they're the ones that are meant to last the life of the engine but never do. The mk1 1 series had that issue
@@chappy2121 n57, n54, n55 also known as prematurely fail, and some v8 bmw in 1990s
Doesnt understand why europe automaker couldnt made reliable timing chain kit meanwhile japanese 4k 5k and 7k toyota engine use timing chain since 1975 and almost never broke down
Subject:- Toyota Corolla...yep that one with the ice cold a/c that could make a penguin shiver...well...purely by coincidence I was in an S Class today...ex pat owner bought it cheap...soooo proud of his purchase and figured it would impress his new wife sourced from Ebay....she was a bargain too...massive bills on the near horizon...the a/c compressor was grinding like an ageing stripper....that'll be a four figure sum then...there is a lot to be said for Toyota's....they just work. If they were female they would almost certainly make a lovely sandwich 🤩
I have one of these Limo version and I love it. Not only does it have massage seats it has Dynamic Seats which mould themselves around you are you drive and change with the direction you are travelling. Videos etc located in the back with TV also. Never ever use supermarket or cheap diesel it is lethal for injectors, turbo and the engine overall. I always use premium and I achieve 32-34 around town and 42 on motorways even though it is up to 20p more expensive per ltr.
For me these are better than any RR, wafts along silently and when you need some poke they have it and they just keeps going. My favourite game is with the tailgating idiots, usually boy racers or SUV's, who I handle by just gently putting my foot down and my S Class takes off and just keeps going and they think they are going backwards. When I kickdown it literally lifts off the road and flies which also shocks these boy racer types who for some reason MUST try to get past you. I am 70 years old by the way lol.
I agree. Theyre great cars
Hahaha You look tired in Part 3, but I don't blame You. I'm more of a Lexus person, so don't know much about high bills, but not going to lie, these look better than LS460 from same year. And they don't have £7500 VGRS issue with steering wheel. Love Your videos, hello from Manchester :)
Many thanks Matt, another great no nonsense vid. I keep telling myself I’m in the market for an S Class and then watch your posts. Hmmm. Not so sure now. Is this a car you regularly drive or one that refuses to move from the forecourt? Byway thanks again, very interesting. I’ll give you 4 grand😂😂. Bet you haven’t heard that one.
The timing chain is a widely known issue with these om642 engines, especially the early and most heavy ones (ML, GL, R, S etc). That being said, it is a physical fact that the longer the chain is, the more it will stretch over time. And the chains in all V-engines tend to be relatively long.
Nordic Car Reviews I’ve never had that issue before. Maybe I’ve been lucky
Just saw a land cruiser Prado in your footage, didn't know they would sale any in the UK. Come to any country in Africa and that's all you will see
Videos like this remind me why I bought a vw but doesn't stop me from wanting a S class
Good info . Thanks .
Very good and sorry to you got caught with the timing chain! But that is a lovely looking car I hope you got some of your money back as this one would be worth a bit extra
Maybe a case of caveat emptor? Without exception anyone who is or has been in the motor trade has had similar experiences. What is past is prologue and you are still young, experience is a wonderful thing - so I am told.
I'm in love with my W221 S500!
As soon as you said “4 second rattle at cold start” I knew exactly what was coming! I must say you got that done at a great price, I have just done mine personally at just over 300,000 miles and cost me over £600 by the time I got all the bits and a good number of hours and hassle!
Quality oil and genuine filter from day 1!
Neil Rafferty absolutely, and premium fuel, still runs like a dream!
Oliver Lane Own a 192,000 mile Golf TDI and she’s given up the ghost . Top oil , genuine filters and the camshaft worn so badly the valves won’t open , so ye pays ye money . . .
Neil Rafferty Really?!? 😨 That’s pretty scary! I dismantled my wife’s old C270 last year after it chewed a glow plug tip, 227,000 miles and very little signs of wear on anything else! Unfortunately a valve was bent, piston heavily pitted and side wall scored so sadly had to scrap it all due to someone snapping the plug off at some point in it’s past 😥. I always used to have Honda’s which were wonderful but apart from the rather juicy Legend (best I had from mine was 23mpg as opposed to 50mpg on a run from my E350) they only do smaller engines and I unfortunately to my peril have a bit of a thing for larger engines / more cylinders 😕
The strange thing is with these cars , and I have one , despite the large repair bills you get you still love the car as they are a pleasure to sit in and drive and still makes me smile .The final cost of 7k is not a lot of money for a car which cost 10 times more than that new, put a private plate on it and most people would not know it is 14 years old.
I have a 2006 320 s class. Yes things go wrong and need attention but I do it myself. The engineering is superb- parts come apart and go back together easily and, with a bit of research replacements are not that expensive. For instance, my glow plugs needed replaced. £8 each (Bosch original equipment). The old ones came out easily (try that on a Ford Mondeo) and the whole job was 20-30 mins. In exchange you get a car that is a real pleasure to drive, smooth, quiet and soothing. I have a 500SL as well, but that is a different story!
Good quality oil can also diminish some of the rattle. I put some Amsoil on my Audi A5 3.2fsi, it sometimes did startup rattle for a bit but Amsoil oil made that disappear
That was an eye watering cost for the chain, only hope the air suspension doesn’t start playing up. Great video as always , what will part 4 bring lol.
Seem to recall they are about £500 per corner
Correctly said. On top of that rush sellers of MB’s tend to want to avoid upcoming ECU faults and problems if their car isn’t well maintained.
I like your reviews of s/h cars. Keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
I think you summed it up perfectly, there really is no such thing as a cheap car.
The timing chain on my mate’s 58 plate E Class actually snapped. He was one year into a four year finance deal at the time. He managed to strike some sort of deal with the finance company and it was eventually all fixed as initially the repair costs looked uneconomical.
Ouch! Which engine was that? I think the 4 cylinder has a single width chain whereas the V6 has a duplex.
Hi Matt look forward to watching your videos. Can you give some more funny stories about your experience in the car trade? You do good impressions can you do some more accents? lol
I wouldn't touch a German car with a 100-foot pole, but I think you've done alright, even with all the repair costs factored in. It's a fancy ride, after all.
I would do it with american cars.
I did more miles than the star ship enterprise in the last 20yrs of my working life in cars I purchased with my own cash always with a full service history 3- 5 yrs old and always had them serviced as required. When ever I bought a premium German made car they just fell to bits so your Merc saga, I felt for you. By the way my 44yr career was in the motor trade/industry so I know how it works and how hard it is to make a living keep up the good videos
Thanks for watching
Another great one
thank you for saving that beautiful machine
Great vid as always. Reckon the s class will be unexpected bill free for a while now. Even with what you've put into it, I still think it's a bargain.
Plus side when you sell it having the timing chain done 👍 because anyone who knows their Mercedes S Class it’s the first question they will ask.
Thank you!
At least with the 3 Series appreciation is for sure where as the S Class will just 'fade away' like a rolling stone ;-) You should have added this on the end of your last video because now I wish I didn't call you twice.
Love this channel. As a former d.i.y. bloke by necessity, I laughed out loud at the comment about the car now becoming inventive with its faults. Just so pleased I can now afford to lease a new one and keep my hands clean. B.t.w. I,'ve got a 20 year old kawasaki 900 sports bike that has run like clockwork for the four years I,'ve had it, 30000 miles, with only oil and filter changes, that I can do ln 20 minutes. I,'ve never had a second hand car that I can say the same for, apart from an old skoda that would never die.
Thanks for the video, 13 months ago I bought a 2006 S Class, the expenditure has not been too bad, an Air Con compressor being the main spend, but I only do about 3000 miles per year. My next job is getting the steering wheel electric sorted, my wheel goes in and out but not up and down, my local indy says just under £400, I can handle that. If you still have the car and have not sorted the analogue clock, let me know because I have the answer, quick and free as well.:)
Blimey,, when someone buys that car it will be a stonking purchase , like you say will likely run like a dream for the next ten yrs ,, cheers Shane
Love love you videos
Matt you should do a spin off section on your channel doing comedy sketches with you giving short stories would be very funny :)
I've got a 318d so I feel your pain!
Can you make a detailed review on the mazda 6 ( i was looking on autotrader and saw u have one in stock)
Thx
It’s just like buying an old mansion ,it looks good but big upkeep,still a great car for the money , thanks
its great to seee realistic comment, always enjoy your videos
Glad you like them!
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Im amazed how cheap cars are in the UK. Here in CZ, cars are 3x more. Love your channel!!!
Carl Drive yes they’re very cheap here. Thanks for watching
You should also take a look at Cars for sale in Singapore. Not many diesels though like in E.U but some good prices on W221 and E65!
Usually the chain itself is fine and the tensioners give up to ghost but overall what's the difference if you have to pay 4 hours labour...
A decent spec Golf TDI will cost you around £4000 a year in total lease costs over 4 years, for that you could buy an old S500 V8 for the weekends and a 5 year old Toyota, for the weekly slog. Assuming you have space for 2 cars, and don't mind a little hassle when things go wrong.
I had a small scrape on front bumper of a car and was advised after smart repair that the ADAS should be recalibrated, so £150 for scratch repair and guess what, £250 for recalibration. Seeing as the ADAS was inside car and no sensors in bumper I just took the vehicle out and tested, all worked as it should. Beware the ADAS cost that creeps up on you!
A timing chain's life span is down to the quality of previous service records and the quality of oil used in the past. High quality oil and servicing at correct service intervals is key. This goes for all brands of cars with timing chains. If serviced correctly the timing chain may never need replacing for the lifetime of the car.
I'd gladly buy a set of wheels from this man. You're a gentleman Matt. There aren't many like you🤝
I appreciate that!
Matt, making your outro about 7 seconds long is ideal timing to leave a like on my TV TH-cam app. Hint! (Because sometimes I forget to do it during the video)!
Not to worry I liked it in retrospect on my lappy just a moment ago!
So, You paid About 8k. You have a great car though. It's still a bargain.
Once bought an old low mileage BMW 3 series coupe and spent more than the Purchase price in ownership . Lovely 6 cyl engine though.
P/x it to a dealership and years later did a DVLA car check and it was still going with a new MOT . Grrrrrr!
Any advice on a E class convertible? Thinking of changing z4 to something more practical. Cheers 👍🏼
It’s good to know. I found that same one here with less than 10% of it’s original cost but didn’t buy it.
Hi Arron here from Dublin Ireland, I'm following u a few years now and enjoy ur videos, well informed and honest. I've owned a few S Class cars, E class, and many other since I turned 17 in 1993. Well just a quick question for you, how much did u end up selling this S Class for ? €£$€£$???. . I'm looking for a Peugeot 205 ,1.9 gti 1988 to 1990 model but with the Peugeot 405 -Mi-16 engine transplanted into the 205 gti. A friend in Dublin did this back in 1995 . Wat a hot hatch it was. If u ever find 1 in the UK with this done ill glady pay u a generous finders fee. Cheers pal, keep up the great videos 10 out of 10
I certainly like the look of it 👍🏾
Matt you have turned it into a good £10500 car to £11000 car
Well done for all your perseverance
Kevin
Just subscribed, enjoying the content.
Never been a fan of the S Class due to its questionable reliability. I've owned four Mercs over the years and the only ones that ever caused problems were the models fitted with ... yep ... you've guessed it ... that same 320CDI V6 engine! Once over 100,000 miles turbos let go plus suffer with known inlet manifold issues. Best advice: the minute that 3 litre diesel lump needs a repair is the time to fix it and get rid. Stick with the 220/250 4cyl diesel engines instead as they are bulletproof and proven. My current E250 diesel (bought it at 6 months old with 6000 miles on) is absolute testament to that: it now has 262,000 miles on it and still performs well.
That’s good going. You’re right! The old straight six diesels were also bulletproof
Colin h Whow what a car Matt sclass for 7k with what work you have done on it buy it in a heartbeat well done and keep it going
Nice video......Looking forward to parts 4-10. 2 Episodes a week and you could replace Emmerdale. :-)