Mercedes Benz - S Class (W220) - Video Handbook (1998)

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  • Mercedes Benz - S Class (W220) - Video Handbook (1998)
    The S Class - Experience , Enjoy, Explore.
    This video is not intended as a substitute for the Owners Manual or other operating instructions of your S-Class car.
    It introduces a number of selected new features. Please consult the Owners Manual and other operating instructions for further important information.
    Since the cars equipment will vary according to the items ordered with it, certain descriptions and illustrations may be different. In addition, the manufacturer reserves the right to respond to ongoing technical progress by introducing changes in design, equipment and technical features at any time.
    Accordingly, no claims based on this data, illustrations or descriptions in the video can be entertained.

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  • @robotomo4249
    @robotomo4249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +715

    I love these mid to late 90s videos. They are just so smooth and have this modern and "soft" feeling to it. It makes me feel at home

    • @MemeBurger
      @MemeBurger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Agree... I like the music.. oddly nostalgic with those old digital sounds

    • @monad_tcp
      @monad_tcp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      24fps is just better

    • @alex124ification
      @alex124ification ปีที่แล้ว +1

      jap me too ^^

    • @Threat_LvL
      @Threat_LvL ปีที่แล้ว +5

      and now some woke bs with stuff you dont need and repair cost from outher space.

    • @reecestiller6102
      @reecestiller6102 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Threat_LvLNow the brochure videos are focusing on political points instead of the car itself.

  • @Gabson9
    @Gabson9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4182

    its 2am, why am i watching this

    • @Hawaiipaul
      @Hawaiipaul 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      lol same

    • @PaulusdeKenezy
      @PaulusdeKenezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

      For a nice dream.

    • @chaoszombie9995
      @chaoszombie9995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nemo Judet woah... what the fuck was that for? He’s just making a legit statement

    • @kamuda1982
      @kamuda1982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      It's exactly 2 am and i read your comment just now. 2.00 am WTF?

    • @m4_amg530
      @m4_amg530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      3am

  • @Trev0r98
    @Trev0r98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    "You should also read the handbook for your vehicle..." It was 560 pages, plus a DVD. I bought a 2001 S430 new in Feb 2001. Adored this car...i can say without exaggeration that both my head and heart literally swam every time I got behind the wheel. What I didn't love was the $70,800 window sticker price (non-negotiable / "no-haggling"). The S500 was $10,000 more, for just 27 additional horsepower, which bought you a 0-60 mph time of 6.0 secs. vs 6.9 secs. for the S430.

  • @kjnijnpiub
    @kjnijnpiub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I am just blown away how advanced this car was back in 1998!

    • @cameronb3834
      @cameronb3834 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It’s really a 1998 vehicle that was released in 2000 in North America.

    • @abu_3badi
      @abu_3badi ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@cameronb3834same as middle east

  • @fhurley8447
    @fhurley8447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Something surreal about how soothing these late 80s - 90s luxury car demo videos are

  • @CynicalBastard511
    @CynicalBastard511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +615

    It must've been incredible to watch this after taking delivery of a brand new S500 in 1999.

    • @AZAN-SHEIKH
      @AZAN-SHEIKH ปีที่แล้ว

      How's your experience?

    • @ThomasCorfield
      @ThomasCorfield 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      My dad had one, which is why we looked this up, and he said he had to watch it while sitting on the toilet beucase he was so excited. My mother thought he was an idiot, but he didn't care.

    • @МикитаКожемякін
      @МикитаКожемякін 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Хорошие подарки вам делают.Видать друзья миллионеры!

    • @denissecret8886
      @denissecret8886 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@МикитаКожемякін Я звичайно, перепрошую, але якщо для вас це понад розкіш, ну...

  • @天祖純皇帝
    @天祖純皇帝 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I am in Beijing. My mother bought this w220 S600 in October 1999. At that time, it included tax and freight for a total of 1.65 million RMB. It has been driven for 450 thousand kilometers now. It has only been properly maintained and there is nothing wrong with it totally. Now the new Mercedes-Benz s class quality can never compare with it

    • @NokiaHumanForm
      @NokiaHumanForm ปีที่แล้ว +17

      There was a case , or two, whereby the new W223 broke down within 1 month in my country Malaysia. The courtesy replacement unit provided by mercedes Malaysia, too broke down in just 3 DAYS TIME! WHAT THE FUCK.
      The W220 isn't exactly the hallmark of mercedes Benz's past track record of reliability, but the way the new W223 breaks down for nothing is just madness.

    • @sebastianarizap
      @sebastianarizap ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The most beautifull S Class.

    • @8MunchenBayern8
      @8MunchenBayern8 ปีที่แล้ว

      W222 is best modern S Class

    • @777jones
      @777jones ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You must have been very rich. I was in Beijing in 1999 and most people still rode bicycles. Very few people owned a car, even a Xiali or Santana. I’m sure you will agree those were great times. I miss the people from that time.

    • @r2com641
      @r2com641 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe you can be my investor then if you are so rich

  • @WB_19
    @WB_19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +666

    Thank you for flying Mercedes airlines

    • @leart6531
      @leart6531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i legit got a mini cooper ad when playing this vid

    • @nickryan6787
      @nickryan6787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@leart6531 epic bruh moment

  • @PrzeszczepiX
    @PrzeszczepiX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1056

    This car was very ahead of it's time! Absolutely amazing!

    • @noonamee99
      @noonamee99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bmw 7 E66 is more better with better technology.

    • @almighty9662
      @almighty9662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@noonamee99 whats that that bmw 7 has and this not

    • @alextim7645
      @alextim7645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lexus LS400 Is more better than Mersedes.

    • @almighty9662
      @almighty9662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@alextim7645 idiot u don't know what are u talking

    • @hrgiyzueghe
      @hrgiyzueghe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Too bad it looked pretty ugly... Even in its time.
      But yeah, the tech was unbelievable!! It was the best of the best.

  • @britishrestorationparty
    @britishrestorationparty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +841

    So basically, if you want to know what cars will have in 20 years time, just look at the S class of today.

    • @LeonTichy
      @LeonTichy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Tbh it really is like that. My grandpa bought new S class last year and the features are unbelievable.

    • @PeterBee911
      @PeterBee911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Not even, many cars now don't have a third of all the equipment of the S Class back then.

    • @salmansengul
      @salmansengul 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It is a Fact that many new Features such as ACC (Distronic and Distronic Plus) and many other Features originated in the S Class years ago!

    • @naftyloescher
      @naftyloescher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Ackj 375718 no...

    • @guigovr
      @guigovr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well most cars still don’t have many of these features.... of course if you take lets say a 2020 Toyota Camry , it is technologically more advanced, but it still lacks many of the luxury features seen on this car from 1998.

  • @gioelehummer
    @gioelehummer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1109

    This car has more technology than my new 2016 Skoda...

    • @maniac2344
      @maniac2344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Gioele Bossi I can't stand skodas🤮

    • @andrewcalk878
      @andrewcalk878 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      It’s skoda even in 30 years this car will beat it

    • @bobderbraumeister6919
      @bobderbraumeister6919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@andrewcalk878 because Škoda serves a different market.

    • @KirianOnline
      @KirianOnline 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Have you ever seen 2002 years old laurint and klement Skoda ? :D

    • @nakic7761
      @nakic7761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@andrewcalk878 Dont talk shit about Skoda it has a lot of technology, big infortainment screens, digital cockpits, heated seats....

  • @RxX188
    @RxX188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    Its still looks Luxury in 2019

    • @thomaschbronson2522
      @thomaschbronson2522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Best ever👍👍👍👏👏👏

    • @nslouka90
      @nslouka90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Find one on Craigslist used and see if it still looks the same

    • @drterrible8069
      @drterrible8069 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Master Mind gtfo here, u muppet

    • @nicholascernatescu6685
      @nicholascernatescu6685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daniel No it doesn’t, what planet are you on?

    • @vesy92
      @vesy92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nicholascernatescu6685 Yes, it is a luxury car!

  • @PCSpider
    @PCSpider ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Took ownership of a W220 from 2005 over 2 years ago and even as it aproches 20 years old its still the best car Ive ever driven, hands
    down.

    • @andyb3666
      @andyb3666 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      2005 is the best year to have a W220 from as it's almost last of the line and most niggling issues had been ironed out by then.

    • @PCSpider
      @PCSpider ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@andyb3666 People write off this whole generation of Mercedes because of the reliability problems of those old pre-face lift models, and yeah I agree some of those problems are unacceptable on a car like this (Mainly the rust). But after they ironed out the bugs are genuinely some great cars! The M113 and M113k supercharged engines are some of the best Mercedes/AMG ever built.

    • @alouisschafer7212
      @alouisschafer7212 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Always buy the latest model years 😊

  • @xdennis4562
    @xdennis4562 5 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    Not easy to believe that car comes out 1998 still cars in 2019 don’t have the technology

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@edgarallanpoe9534 He's absolutely right. Most cars still don't have pneumatically-closing doors, electric headrest adjustment, etc.

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edgarallanpoe9534 Why don't you do that? Cars under 60-70k still don't have the features I mentioned.

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Kilo Byte Why would you care enough to type this?

    • @DevasionX
      @DevasionX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because its all luxury features, which can break... these S classes arent made to last 20 years.

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DevasionX I'm looking at mine right now. 20.5 years old. Still here.

  • @iAngeL7
    @iAngeL7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    This looks way better than the S class 2021

    • @pluto9067
      @pluto9067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I disagree

    • @R1DER420
      @R1DER420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i love w222

    • @alexanikin9518
      @alexanikin9518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's more dynamic

    • @benjamingunell9322
      @benjamingunell9322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have this car but in black lol

    • @بنيادم-ف3ط
      @بنيادم-ف3ط 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the crazy thing is that when this model was out people thought it was ugly

  • @retarded_kidsupertrooper2081
    @retarded_kidsupertrooper2081 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    A few months ago I called Taxi, a guy with this Mercedes come, while driving I asked how many "km" it has, his answer; 800.000!😄

  • @Nex5c
    @Nex5c 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I bought a E-class in 2014 and this 1998 S CLASS has most of my car's feature and more luxury feature. Can't believe distronic and parktronic was invented before 2000.... Good job Mercedes.

    • @paggavanslaan4436
      @paggavanslaan4436 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nex5c Yeah but what for e class? You say i bought in 2014 a e class, not an 2014 build e class. So if you buy a 2004 model e class i understand what you say.

    • @gabrieldamasceno3971
      @gabrieldamasceno3971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hes trynna say this old ass car still flexes on more modern mercedes

    • @NokiaHumanForm
      @NokiaHumanForm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s does your W212 feel? And what variant u got though?

    • @Nex5c
      @Nex5c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NokiaHumanForm 2014 E350 Sport 4-Matic with premium package. Still driving great.

  • @tommyboyz6291
    @tommyboyz6291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I was born in 2001 and these technologies are my dream back then and still now, I find it magnificent.

    • @djyems1021
      @djyems1021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was born in 2001 too.

  • @HarrisAllen3
    @HarrisAllen3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    it's the nuanced wild 90s camera movements so signifying for the time-period that make this special

    • @q3a
      @q3a 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The music too, it's just magical.

  • @legion1791
    @legion1791 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am blown away by the GPS system
    Incredible for 1998

  • @ruzzelladrian907
    @ruzzelladrian907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Too bad this was a bad era for Mercedes Benz reliability. The 98' S-Class was so full of technology!

    • @shakke52
      @shakke52 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      95-2011 was disastrous for any german car since the new technology was unreliabale. It still goes on today but in less numbers.

    • @MagetoLp
      @MagetoLp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shakke52 the numbers say something else

    • @hellosunshine1090
      @hellosunshine1090 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@shakke52 Beg to differ Bro.
      We have 2 of them, a w210 e320 wagon (Stuttgart produced) and w163 ML500 (Alabama produced), model years 2000 & '02 respectively.
      Great vehicles by any measure !
      And both had 100k but well maintained when we bought them.
      Enjoy the ride !

    • @Housee01
      @Housee01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This car has WAY more tech than the s class before it. these cars were not unreliable, but they have more electronic issues than cars w/out advanced electronics. But I have never seen a w220 leak oil n2 the wiring system like w221 and w222. A lot of w220s are STILL on the road. Are u a mechanic or just regurgitating stuff u saw on other videos? 🙄🙄🙄

    • @loldd4797
      @loldd4797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shakke52 95 bad for any german car? Its golden year of E39, A4 B5, A8 D2. These cars are rock solid.

  • @TrueFilter
    @TrueFilter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Adjusting the tape player settings via a colour lcd. Really shows you how it bridges different eras.

  • @Tigerfire75
    @Tigerfire75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Love the fact they had a Queen CD installed.

  • @SDav21
    @SDav21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's crazy to think that this vehicle came out 20 years ago! And yet it has features most new cars today do not even have. 20 years ago this was telling you that you're getting too close to the car in front too quickly. Basically it already had a collision warning system. Amazing.
    If only they made modern retrofits for current times like a phone module that actually has a Bluetooth module inside for Bluetooth calls and audio streaming but that still looks like the old phone in there. And updated maps on a new CD.

  • @Teladriel
    @Teladriel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    37:14 funniest part, a picture of w210 with a 30years no corrosion guarantee )))

    • @Andy-bm6zo
      @Andy-bm6zo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Teladriel yup... my buddy’s got a s600... same gen... doors, side skirts, rusted to shit. Clear coat? Peeling everywhere, worst parts are the hood & roof. This car is a piece of junk. He’s replaced the ridiculous suspension with springs and he’s telling me he’s throwing in a GM ecu, because the car is going nuts. Funniest part is he’s defrauding inspections with some shop because the car has a permanent check engine light lol...

    • @TheRazvy1990
      @TheRazvy1990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I have 1997 W210.....no rust.....in the winter i wash the car corectly 3...4 times a week ......mostly under the car to remove the salt ......and corect tire mesurement .......

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Andy-bm6zo W220s came with a massive amount of clear coat. You really have to leave the car outdoors for 20 years or abuse them for the paint to let go.

  • @Neshx1
    @Neshx1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This car is still relevant in 2021

  • @AndyZULUL
    @AndyZULUL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    these cars are teenagers flex tool now.

    • @uk4296
      @uk4296 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      AndyZULUL your insta???

    • @putridvomit
      @putridvomit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Heracles A. Yep if only the engineers weren’t amateurs and knew how to make a reliable car like the Japanese smh

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      95% of teens can't keep these on the road because they don't know how to maintain their own lives: Let alone this. These are very simple to maintain and last forever if garaged. UV is the enemy of the W220.

    • @putridvomit
      @putridvomit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MrCarGuy20 still, they will never last more than 150,000 kms

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@putridvomit Yeah? A neighbor has been driving his since second-hand with almost 300 thousand MILES. Someone on Instagram I follow has way over 300k miles on theirs. This is the US southeast and I've also been driving my S430 problem-free for 8 years.

  • @Beun007
    @Beun007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So, this car was actually far ahead of its time! Darn!

  • @sloeginandsleep1170
    @sloeginandsleep1170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I owned a new W220 between 2001 and 2005. it was a comfortable and very capable machine, but developed rust in the first 18 months and spent months off the road at the time due to a combination of factory parts delays and technician unfamiliarity. It also depreciated like a boulder dropped from a plane and had so many silly niggily faults that were inexcusable even at the time.
    When I traded it in, I went into a Lexus, and I still drive them now.

    • @andyb3666
      @andyb3666 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were much improved after 2003 apparently.

    • @alouisschafer7212
      @alouisschafer7212 ปีที่แล้ว

      The severe Rust all the Mercedes from this era experience was a manufacturing error. They solved that in 2004 I believe.

  • @saadkhan9797
    @saadkhan9797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After 23 years this advertisement Still better than some other car advertisement feels i feel like a ASMR..!!!🚘🚘🚘👍😂😂

  • @darryl286
    @darryl286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Idk why but I fell in love with this car when most people hate it
    I have the facelift version of W220 S500 from 2004 and it was much better than the prefacelift
    before facelift it was terrible

  • @Max_Maximalo
    @Max_Maximalo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Das ist deutsche wertarbeit. 21 jahrelang alt und immer noch besser als mancher neuwagen

  • @asimiq9195
    @asimiq9195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Recently Mercedes has really started to grow on me

  • @tommyolsen8224
    @tommyolsen8224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My mum has a 2000 A140 W168 with only 79.000 km. Very good car 🙂

  • @alexnunez8336
    @alexnunez8336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +954

    I wanna drop LSD and watch this.

  • @alexy709
    @alexy709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it❤❤
    The best generation of the S Class. 👍👍
    Durability Quality Security like all Mercedes Benz

  • @天祖純皇帝
    @天祖純皇帝 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This generation of S classes has truly surpassed all previous generations and is a watershed for comprehensive innovation

    • @andyb3666
      @andyb3666 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always preferred the look of the W220 to the generation after.

    • @Dr.W.Krueger
      @Dr.W.Krueger ปีที่แล้ว

      Everything after w124 had and has massive problems with rust.

  • @khateatingcactus
    @khateatingcactus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    my father has this car, he had bought it in around 2015 and it is still by far the most luxurious car i've been in, the best thing i like about it is how there is no annoying beeping to remind you to put on your seatbelt; because well, this car was typically for ambassadors (they wouldn't want that in their car)

    • @fluseint.1303
      @fluseint.1303 ปีที่แล้ว

      „Typically for ambassadors „ 😅 well, if Mercedes aimed specifically at ambassadors they’d be bankrupt today since they would have sold way to few cars

    • @NinjaPro57
      @NinjaPro57 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Put your seatbelt on bro

  • @marshallorton3804
    @marshallorton3804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This car is awesome if you can maintain it just like any other car. I have 160,000 on my 2000 S430, everything works and still drives like a dream. I just fixed the airmatic struts at 160,000 miles and the rest of the suspension is solid. It's the easiest car to work on and maintain. Those of you talking about it being unreliable have either never owned one or have no idea how to maintain a car. I can tell you one thing, if you took it to the stealership for A or B service or repairs, You paid for it. This car is very reliable unless you're an idiot. Unfortunately you can't fix that.

    • @gabrieltdu5780
      @gabrieltdu5780 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuck you and ur judgement. Mercedes w123 were reliable tanks, not this scum s class. After w124 mercs lost their manly charm and reliability. Scum of a company

    • @marshallorton3804
      @marshallorton3804 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@StealthyMonk You must be that high hanging intellectual fruit. You sound like a chump to me. I plan to drive it not sell it. If I can get a car that was originally around $90,000 for around $4000 and is easy to repair, I'll take it. You should check where your intellectual fruit is hanging. You must have already dropped and spoiled.

    • @marshallorton3804
      @marshallorton3804 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gabrieltdu5780 I get it you have a strange lust for the W123. I'm sure it's a wonderful car.

  • @chaoszombie9995
    @chaoszombie9995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I remember picking mine up from the dealership, oh man..

    • @malcolmcampbell1968
      @malcolmcampbell1968 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Liar

    • @chaoszombie9995
      @chaoszombie9995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      malcolm campbell whatever dude.. I’m sorry it was my first major purchase

    • @IVANGEBER
      @IVANGEBER 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why you pickinnup? It should be delivered

    • @gtigaming3059
      @gtigaming3059 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      keep dreaming bud. show us proof.

    • @Alexander_l322
      @Alexander_l322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      GTI Gaming you’re a sad person for asking a random guy on TH-cam to prove something. you clearly have issues and until you get over those issues you’ll never be the proud owner of an S class, so continue driving your beaten up shit car.

  • @joeziadan
    @joeziadan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    Always liked the W220s. Shame they weren't more reliable.

    • @Kev27RS
      @Kev27RS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Not at all...
      Rust everywhere...

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@Kev27RS Mercedes has 30 years warranty on rust...don't talk nonsense.

    • @Dvlx1
      @Dvlx1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@derbigpr500 What are you on about? Almost all models of Merc from this era are terrible for rust, especially the W220.

    • @MMM18092
      @MMM18092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@derbigpr500 Too bad the W220 bodies were unaware of the warranty...

    • @bichplz4375
      @bichplz4375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Rusty boi

  • @MrJaneComerford
    @MrJaneComerford 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    ...and then came Rust and massive Electronic-Problems... but still a beautiful car

    • @xXEatYourDogXx
      @xXEatYourDogXx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't fall for what you hear online and what some mechanics try and sell you. I have yet to experience something as ridiculous as that which is being pushed around like some sort of fact by people who probably never even owned a benz before. Like I said, I have yet to experience that myself, meaning it's not true.

    • @Johnburraudio
      @Johnburraudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Especially for pre facelift and ABC vehicles

  • @Wesleyclarillos
    @Wesleyclarillos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1998, its 2023 and I have watched this more times than i can remember.

  • @averagejoe8265
    @averagejoe8265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Navigation schon 1998?👍

    • @herbie53opf
      @herbie53opf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Gabs schon in den 80ern

    • @faruktta3151
      @faruktta3151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@cockshield And Honda in 80's ;) Bmw sucks

    • @gldman
      @gldman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I have one in my A4 from 1997

    • @shxdxwzz2922
      @shxdxwzz2922 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ja mann

    • @windowsxphomeedition1813
      @windowsxphomeedition1813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      FarukTTA bmw doesn’t suck, have you even owned one?

  • @JamicianKid
    @JamicianKid 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful Car! I 'd always loved Mercedes-Benz.

  • @stjepankovacic5956
    @stjepankovacic5956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just love this car. It has everything and more than one need, but it is nice to use all of this . Mercedes is the best. Have also ML 320, but not close to S500.

  • @aky19832001
    @aky19832001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It had adaptive cruise control in 1998! 21 years ago!

  • @alexlopez5800
    @alexlopez5800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wish I was back in the late 90's..... ⏳

  • @jeasongagnon4332
    @jeasongagnon4332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was the first of what everything is today! I remember my dad having a 2000 one, never thought every car today would have a big screen in centre stack! I was 12.

  • @SRamK10
    @SRamK10 ปีที่แล้ว

    The W126,W140 & W220 just take my heart away,the 140's design promo video snd the 220's owner manual videos make me fall in love in old mercedes everytime.

  • @Magicairsoft9
    @Magicairsoft9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Given the year manufactured, this vehicle was very good loaded with technology!

  • @erolliman9208
    @erolliman9208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    I miss those years!!! Now life sucks!

    • @yannisx3209
      @yannisx3209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      True

    • @drewburk6309
      @drewburk6309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Sadly, I could not agree more.

    • @Donkeyfart21
      @Donkeyfart21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lil Bibby we were a lot younger

    • @jibblejabble4599
      @jibblejabble4599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Depressed old sod.

    • @abdulazizsaleh8549
      @abdulazizsaleh8549 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Lil Bibby yeah everything so easy now days ...myebay you will not believe me but when i was in college i used to travel to another country with my friends to get some books thats was extremely difficult to find in my country ...yes it's was hard time but with life time's memoirs today you can find any information you went so easily thats you will not remember it in the next day ...easy come easy go

  • @TheTechCguy
    @TheTechCguy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Total nostalgia, man! I drove a ‘94 C-Class sedan in high school. This was the era of Mercedes-Benz in its prime. Like the 80s such as the older 190e and 300 series sedans. Goated! They really don’t make Benz cars like they used to! 💯👌❤️

  • @BEUSA42
    @BEUSA42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent car
    Excellent performance

  • @version736ha2
    @version736ha2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keyless was ahead of its time in 98

  • @Akira1G
    @Akira1G 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    damn, this car was ahead of its time

  • @ahmersiddiqui8846
    @ahmersiddiqui8846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Imagine pulling up to schools back then in this car just after a week of its launch

  • @billybellend1155
    @billybellend1155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    The door seat switches used to come off in your hand. Quality took an absolute nose dive and lets not mention the air suspension.

    • @blinmann7007
      @blinmann7007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had that car before,S320L, $1200 on suspension every year

    • @blinmann7007
      @blinmann7007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also the Air conditioner

    • @FormerpresidentHathaway.
      @FormerpresidentHathaway. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Seymour Beaver doesn’t matter which car company it is, air suspension always fails over 100,000 miles

    • @hellosunshine1090
      @hellosunshine1090 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed Air Suspension = bad plan.
      My 2 Benz don't have it & I would avoid it if possible...

    • @MrCarGuy
      @MrCarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, right. Mine still has the original switches that have never come off in my reliable 8 years of ownership.

  • @saxongreen78
    @saxongreen78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Morris Major Elite:
    * five knobs - 'A' (air) 'H' (heat) 'C' (choke) 'W' (wipers) 'L' (lights).
    * four window winders and two quarter vents.
    * Windscreen washer by one unmarked twist knob.
    * four pedals - clutch, brake, accel. and high beam dipper.
    * two round instrument clusters with five guages. Four idiot lights.
    That's it. 😊

  • @anumfauzie632
    @anumfauzie632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3:14-13:00 backsound of 2000s

  • @davidchristie3245
    @davidchristie3245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't resist this. I was just purging my email junk when I noticed a reply to my dilemma from two years ago. For background, scroll down. This may prove to be amusing to some. The poster who mentioned the ignition system came the closest to an accurate diagnosis. I had noticed there was an error in the electronic ignition when I scanned it. But I dismissed this since every Mercedes Techie I took it to never came close to that. Except on one occasion, a local guy here advised me that when he used the other set of keys, it seemed to scare the gremlins away for awhile. Ok.. So here it is: After spending thousands of dollars in useless labor, part fraud, time and cold hard tax paid cash and crying in my beer... One day I noticed that when I pressed the key fob button to unlock the doors, the little red diode on top of the fob was failing to light up. Aha.. Watson.. I think we're onto something. Fast forward pulling the key fob apart and replacing the battery.. Drum roll please. Investment - $4 and the time it took to replace the key fob batteries. Stop laughing : (

  • @lyriix194
    @lyriix194 5 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    Nobody:
    TH-cam algorithm:

    • @eem5097
      @eem5097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nobody:
      You:

    • @GloryHoleBased
      @GloryHoleBased 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody:
      You: Nobody:

    • @nslouka90
      @nslouka90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1998: Nope
      2005: Nope
      2015: Nope
      2020: Now!

    • @MemeBurger
      @MemeBurger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jokes on you I looked this up

  • @andreashesse3946
    @andreashesse3946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "We have something against steel corrosion. Guaranteed for 30 years". And W210 on photo😂

  • @PaulusdeKenezy
    @PaulusdeKenezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was much more reliable than any Merc models nowadays.

    • @joskjj3625
      @joskjj3625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No way this generation of s-class had garbage reliability
      Newer Mercedes is much better

  • @herbertwang5607
    @herbertwang5607 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I feel so ancient, I actually own this car. Back when S430 existed

  • @tetsuonagasaki7284
    @tetsuonagasaki7284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you ever saw video so old yet stylish about a car that you could smell the interior via the video?

  • @vinmega1074
    @vinmega1074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The early ones 99-2003 were not good. I own a 2005 and Ive maintained it and have had 0 issues. Its left me stranded 0 times. Very reliable. Just have to maintain it and it works fine. Rides like a champ, and looks great!

    • @JoseMaria-tj1ev
      @JoseMaria-tj1ev 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vin Mega v8?

    • @MatthewVari
      @MatthewVari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      got 2005 and electrical issues are all over the place... and heard people have it too

  • @GoodForNothingDrums
    @GoodForNothingDrums 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can almost smell this interior

  • @MB-xc1dl
    @MB-xc1dl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    6:40 damn thats loud

    • @nickryan6787
      @nickryan6787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sounds like a meme sound

  • @Rouxenator
    @Rouxenator 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember when I was in high school and read every magazine review on this car. It was my dream car. Recently I got a 10 year old Peugeot 407 coupe and it was so cheap while doing most of what the S class does. Only they did it 10 years before the 407. S-Class, always the leader.

  • @klaas1961
    @klaas1961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    w126 was the most reliable s class, i personaly like the w140 best.

    • @nicolasmikah4168
      @nicolasmikah4168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      W140 is too big and I agree in regards to the W126, the best S Class ever built, love the coupe also, the 500SEC of the 80s

    • @Chironex_Fleckeri
      @Chironex_Fleckeri 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your name is cute, you German cutie pie ;)

  • @SachaKDrums
    @SachaKDrums 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Frutiger Aero aesthetic in full effect!

  • @PrateekOjhaOfficial
    @PrateekOjhaOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got to love the design of those front seat.

  • @fluseint.1303
    @fluseint.1303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always loved the Tachometer. just looks amazing to me

  • @youtubeuser951
    @youtubeuser951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    when my 2014 hyundai sonata has back up camera and my so excited for it

  • @NigelMontezuma
    @NigelMontezuma 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    36:25 The S-Class is so worthy of that man's attention I bet he didn't pay attention to that glaring typo on the LCD monitor

  • @frankb4199
    @frankb4199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This car is 30 years ahead of it’s time...

  • @audirs142
    @audirs142 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just shows even back then was such an advanced car back in the days . Modern cars still don’t have all the tech that it has .

  • @V59971
    @V59971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The older the merc the beautiful it becomes

  • @abzinho10karim25
    @abzinho10karim25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad's w220 is still running as smooth as ever. Serviced every year no issues. Car drives better than any other car I've sat in.... but I still love my alfa gtv... sorry daddy

  • @hpwan2
    @hpwan2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    first S class that Daimler started to consider about cost reductions..

  • @시간이지나면서울여의
    @시간이지나면서울여의 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's pretty top of the line and advanced innovation at that time and thats impressive

  • @herz7zschlag
    @herz7zschlag 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    the backround music is amazing

    • @dufield
      @dufield 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Reminds me of Wii Sports Resort lol

    • @manicabawse2867
      @manicabawse2867 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sounds engineered

    • @q3a
      @q3a 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      any idea what it is?

    • @herz7zschlag
      @herz7zschlag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@q3a no

  • @RabbitWatchShop
    @RabbitWatchShop 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Vehicle ads were amazing in the 90s. Professional, classic, and charming.

  • @kirkin2006
    @kirkin2006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1998 and still rocks.

  • @cocopun
    @cocopun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keyless system in 1998
    Woah, this is really ahead of time

  • @MrDevante007
    @MrDevante007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember when we first got this car in 2000. It was rich and luxurious, the good ole days!

    • @mustasheolll2020
      @mustasheolll2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you still have it?

    • @MrDevante007
      @MrDevante007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mustasheolll2020 unfortunately not. We have the newest ones now, 2020 and 2021 version

    • @ElectronicInspiration
      @ElectronicInspiration 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrDevante007 you must have a lot of money

  • @dirrrrrrr
    @dirrrrrrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank Stephen Colbert for teaching me how to use my Mercedes S class

  • @gigachad_wotb
    @gigachad_wotb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite s class ever w220 one love

  • @legion1791
    @legion1791 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The world seemed so much better back then
    So positive

  • @razvandobos9759
    @razvandobos9759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my dream cars.

  • @toyotasupra1141
    @toyotasupra1141 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is not a video you look for, but a video that finds you.

  • @fabrice_morais
    @fabrice_morais 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thats my favorite car ever.

  • @iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076
    @iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This car was awesome and is years ahead on safety

  • @stormrider01
    @stormrider01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This vehicle was more intelligent than today’s government PCs😂

  • @frankservant5754
    @frankservant5754 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mercedes had keyless entry in 1998! WOW

  • @Make_SPQR_Great_Again
    @Make_SPQR_Great_Again 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    560sel will always be my dream car

  • @legion1791
    @legion1791 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never seen that solar sensor option; this is absolutely fantastic

  • @gabithink5079
    @gabithink5079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why cant S Class cars now have this type of evolution progress?

  • @bb-8617
    @bb-8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    La technologie allemande avant le futur très très fort 😲😲😲