This 2008 Maybach 57S was a $380K, 3-Ton, V12 Bit of Mercedes-Benz Insanity Made for the Very Rich
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- This car was provided by KB Auto Collection, and can be seen on the web at www.KBAutoCollection.com, or give them a call at (239) 250-3003.
It's very hard for me to get my head around this - $380,000 original MSRP for this car. And that's in 2008 - adjusted for inflation, that number is $459000 today. This is an awful lot of money.
But was it worth it? I suppose that's the key. Did a guy who dropped that kind of green on this car in 2008 get his money's worth. Undoubtedly, it would be difficult to buy a finer modern automobile - every surface, switch and fabric is of the finest materials, the engine is a twin-turbocharged 604HP monster, and the suspension, though sporty in this "S" version, is incredibly nimble while still separating the occupants from any road imperfections at all. The interior is so well sealed as to call for the cliched "pin drop" reference, and the closest thing I could compare the power and ride of this car to is a magnetic-railed bullet train. Words can not describe the chassis dynamics - it just has to be experienced to believe.
But the car itself is non-descript, at least for something that cost more than most 3 bedroom homes in America. The styling, though very attractive, is subtle enough to be confused with the S-Class the car was based on. The interior switch gear is unmistakably Mercedes-Benz, even when said switches are native to the Maybach only. While the engineering was certainly worth of the price tag, it's far from certain that the visual impact lived up to it. Perhaps that's why this particular car has suffered from more than $300K in depreciation, and can be purchased even by us commoners today.
All in all, an incredible machine, but a complete and total miscalculation from Mercedes-Benz.
This car was provided by KB Auto Collection, and can be seen on the web at www.KBAutoCollection.com, or give them a call at (239) 250-3003 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
R.I.P Bill's father. You raised a son that you can be proud of.
He also makes a fine brother for Bill.
Behrooz, Amen to that sir!
Ooh bill I'm sorry to hear about your dad...I hope he was a lot like you..because you are "THE MAN"......and (Dalton) is the vice president..lol ...who else would you choose...your lucky you had your dad around all of these years..I lost mine in 01 and ironically his name was bill....everyone loved him.
He was the best.
RIP
When someone throws you the keys to a Maybach, what do you do?
I was field director for my kids football teams and one of the grandparents of a player was the originator of a well known world wide toy company. My friend was the CEO at the time after taking over the business, and he had a couple of nice cars, but his dad is on another level. He owns over 30 cars (and 3 boats and a private jet) that he had shipped back and forth from his winter base in Florida. Amongst all his vehicles, (which included Rollers, Bentleys, Mercedes McLaren SLR etc.) his favorite car was his Maybach. Actually he owned two of them, one a short and one the longer wheelbase.
He showed up at the field in his 57S one day and a few people were gathered around looking at it. He showed it off for a few minutes and then went to the sidelines to watch the game.
My boss and his wife also had a son on the team and when the arrived we were in the parking lot talking about the car and I said 'hold on...I'll get the keys from Mr.B to show you the inside'. I walked over to him and asked if I could show his car to my boss. Mr. B says 'don't just show it to them....take them for a spin.'...and he throws me the keys to his $400000 car. I said 'you're shitting me'. He says, 'it's a car...it's meant to be driven...don't worry...I have two of them'😁
I came back to the Maybach and Greg got in the passenger seat and his wife got in the back. She made the best choice. I got on the highway and we drove to the next exit and turned around. We knew there were no cops between the exits so I put my foot down. We hit 135mph before I had to slow down for re-entry😉
I parked the car and brought the keys back and thanked him. He said of all his cars the Maybach was his absolute favorite to drive. I'm glad I got the chance to as well.
Great story!
That's a lifetime experience there, sir. Thank you for sharing with us!
Would you happen to know if he still owns the car today?
This Maybach seems to be in a little better shape than the one Hoovies purchased last week, although the Wizard seems happy about it!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father
I know..poor hoovie...lol...getting thoes pockets torn off on a weekly basis.....but he does have quite a fine collection I love the Lamborghini
I was thinking the same thing about Hoovies one. Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad Bill. He did well.
Hoovie could use that giant box of body wash, given the size of the bath he's heading to take on his Maybach.
Hoovie knows what he's doing - his Maybach restoration will probably get hundreds of thousands or even a million views = $$$.
Plus he's going to end up saving a vehicle that should be saved.
Coincidentally I saw a Maybach in the flesh here in Singapore yesterday. In this country, (2.5x import duty + "Certificate of Entitlement") initial cost would have been north of $1M for such a car.
@@richardbussiere9178 I saw one of the new Mercedes Maybach S 600 with the V-12 badging. About 2 weeks ago it was in a flatbed truck being transported...im a trucker and it was in the left lane...I went apeshit.. because I knew exactly what it was...I love exotic cars..a few weeks ago I saw a orange Lamborghini mercialago in Illinois I thought I would snap my neck off...I was in heavy traffic and it was on the other side of the freeway...that big v 12 sounded damn good
Merry Christmas from Australia, Bill. -Sorry to hear about your Dad though. Thanks for the content.
That memorialization on the back of a window is priceless. I’ve always told people, nothing says “RIP” then having your name written with soap on someone’s window.
After 90 plus years, your Dad finished his race on this big blue ball and now is dancing with the Divine. You’re a lucky man Bill, to had him around you that long. May he Rest In Peace! I wish you merry Christmas! We love you and appreciate your work, thank you! Greetings from Munich! :)
HAHAHAHHA - he acted german, but in fact he was Polish. ffs, that made my day!
Yeah, that’s Bill in his best!
Haha, so Bill is in a half Polish xD funny, but I'm unfortunately from Poland
@@kacperscislak9362 😂😂😂😂😂
Bill, sorry for your loss.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die”
-Thomas Campbell (19th Century Scottish poet).
Now to the car. Good God....that is a version of a luxury civilian Panzer!
And equipped with PCC....(Prostitute Concealing Curtains) Those German engineers!
Wishing you a Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year!
You have an absolutely wonderful sense of humor, Bill! The correlation between IQ and the length of a person’s shirt sleeves was brilliant!
Condolences on the loss of your father. No matter how old, it's still not easy. Glad he gad a great long life. Stay safe. Cheers.
Passing at 97 is a celebration of life...may God rest his soul...
More Alfa Romeos !!!
Legend has it that theres still undiscovered storage space in the Maybach
But at 25:46 the inevitable UBER QUALITY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT !!!
FORZA ALFA BABY !!!
DON'T DRINK THE GERMAN KOOL AID !!!
@@dinopappous6639 that’s not check engine, that light flashes when ESP is working. There is a lot of torque on rear wheels so to avoid slipping when you floor it esp activates. Similar behavior is on AMGs, especially on non all wheel drive versions.
At 18:54 when Bill said “the lady of the evening”. Pure gold. Could also make a movie with that title would be kinda cool😂
This car was something special back in the day. The engineering started in 1994 according to Wikipedia. It looks far too much like a W220 Mercedes-Benz S-Class which makes people think that it’s nothing more than a stretched Sonderklasse unfortunately. I remember checking out one of these Maybach 57S models on the used car lot at an Audi dealership about 3 1/2 years ago. It’s a really impressive personal limousine to see in person. The Maybach 62S is even more impressive with its extra length.
God bless your fathers sole...... AHMED FROM BAGHDAD IRAQ
"It looks like two M's engaged in a really fowl sexual act"...Classic
Man. So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Well wishes and positive vibes being sent your way buddy!
Condolences to you and your family, Bill. Welcome back… We miss your videos!
Merry Christmas Bill. Hope you find some extra whiskey therapy time this weekend. Cheers to your Pops!
8:13 Once again, Bill says exactly what's in your head.
Thoughts are with you and your family Bill - most thoughtful, composed and classy eulogy I have ever heard. Your Dad obviously was an amazing guy with an equally amazing life. Journey on, Bills Dad
Clearly a wonderful son who will always miss his dad. May your father Rest In Peace. Your sense of humor surely came from one of your parents. My bet - dad.
Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱✋🏼
Sorry for your loss. My dad was also a WW2 vet and I lost him last year in September. He was 96.
"You can't all be Barbara Streisand" That's what we were all thinking but didn't have the guts to say. Thanks Bill
First! Nice to see Bill is back. Happy Holidays to Billnation. Keep up with the whiskey therapy everyone! Pour a little out for Bill's dad. Sad to hear of the loss, but glad to hear he lived a long full life. 🥃🥃🥃
Sorry about your father; he sounds like a great dad. We love you! I'm so glad he had you!
Bill I know you can be colorful with your language but I think this is the first time I ever heard you drop an F bomb! LMAO! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bill, my condolences on the death of your father. I missed you last week and I am very sorry. You are a great guy and I thoroughly enjoy your videos! That Maybach 57S is gorgeous! Love it in black too.
What a job you have if you can call it that when you get to do what you love it's a dream job. For a car enthusiast this has to be one of the finest cars you have ever shared Bill, I absolutely love it. I know there is a lot of work involved in making all this come together and happen but it is a very rewarding and fulfilling job doing what you do with all these fabulous automobiles from different times and places, thank you so much for sharing your experience along the way, and thanks for your humor in every video, it seems to resonate well with your audience. Your channel is my favorite car channel hands down! Look forward to seeing what you share next, you never disappoint no matter if it's a fine exquisite car like this or an AMC Pacer, you entertain and are very knowledgeable. I have always loved working with cars , and watching your show is a treat. Thank you Bill.
This car is based on W220 chasis. Not W140 like many people think. People know very little about W220. Even has W220 key! I have access to WIS data to back it up going into individual part numbers and chasis/shell components. Great review, and fantastic machine. Thanks
Bill, sincere condolences. Hoisting a whiskey to his memory. Another beautiful car! Looks like my S550L’s big brother. And it’s a blessing that we’re all not Barbra Streisand.
So sorry to hear that you lost your Dad . Thank you for your good and honest work the whole year long , it is always so nice to see your cars and listen to your special art to inform us. I wish you merry Christmas and a happy new Year from good old germany , take care and god bless you
Love these cars. Sorry to hear the news but glad you're back!
sorry for your loss bill - my condolences to you sir - I highly enjoy your videos
Merry Christmas Bill, thanks for these videos. I watch and enjoy them and you rambling on about the weather and the birds everyday as it makes me feel better about myself. Greetings from germany and don't let that house cat/mountain lion get you!
Greetings from Brisbane, Australia! So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad Bill. My condolences. Even though you don't like Christmas, Happy Christmas and thankyou for all the great videos and fantastic commentary!
Great history lesson of Maybach
Condolences Bill, Happy Holidays and thanks for your content!
Love watching your videos! Keep up the great work. Prayers for your dad, clearly he was a great guy.
380k & they saved a buck by registering in Montana.sorry for your loss,like your style.new sub here.merry Christmas bill.
Bill, sorry for your loss sir.
I know this may be a bit outdated but I’ve been watching a bunch of your videos and Im really enjoying the backstory you give on all reviews. That’s something we can’t get from any other mainstream reviewer. We appreciate that!
So sorry to hear about your Dad. So enjoy your reviews . Thank you
Joe
Blessings and positive vibes to you this holiday season, you provide a lot of us with wonderful content as well and we are very appreciative!
Merry Christmas from the Snaggle Channel 3 in Cali. Sorry to hear about your dad Bill. R.I.P. Next year is gonna be a much better year
Bill, was just in Naples. Keeping some "Medicine" for the whiskey therapy at my buddy's house on Tiburon. Sorry to hear about your dad. BTW, my mother in law is Polish. Old country, mathematician, strong as a bull character and I totally love her
God bless
As much as I love the cars, they are almost secondary. You're fast with your wit/snark and your intellect...there, enough flowers for today!
my condolences for your father but holy moly bill you had me rolling on the floor laughing at this. by far THE BEST maybach review ever. happy you kept your sense of humor throughout this year!!! hoping for a better 2021, cant wait to see more W140 reviews
Beautiful car that can be bought for a fraction of the original cost now. Merry Christmas Bill!
Wow, Bill. Sorry to hear about your dad - sounds like he was a great man. Prayers and best wishes to you and your family. Also, scary to think we could have you for another 40 years. Hang in there buddy! Merry Christmas.
Sorry about your Dad. Sounds like he was a amazing guy. Obviously he passed it on to you and we are all better for it. Thank you
Omg!!! I’m dying bill!!!! “There’s lots of shit goin on back here” had me dead until I heard about “the fuckin bushes” and then I was deceased!!!!! Holy shit!!! Thanks for the gut buster. Love your videos, so damn funny!!! Love the review of this car too.
Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. May light perpetual shine upon your Father as he rests secure in his Creator’s embrace.
Bill my sincerest condolences,I'm sure you're Dad was an amazing gentleman,as you are .Merry Christmas,believe me you light up many ppls spirits with these videos .
Sorry to hear about your father, another one from the Greatest Generation now gone, but never forgotten.....
So Sorry to hear of your loss... Thank you for the videos.
All the best and thank you for all your fantastic videos from Sweden. A better New Year!
Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. We truly appreciate you and your videos.
Love your reviews sprinkled with your sense of humor. Sorry to hear about your dad. Lovely story you told about him
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a few years ago as well. We are all here for you. Thanks for another entertaining review which I always learn so much history which only you provide. Thanks again along with prayers for your family. I love the Polish culture their food, traditional clothing and etc as I grew up in New Jersey as we have a lot of Polish up there as well 🇵🇱👍 Please have a Merry Christmas as well. Please turn off the news they are giving everyone so much anxiety lately. Take care 🏁
Fantastic videos. Sorry about your dad. Wishing you the best this Christmas.
Sorry to heat about your dad, Bill. It's a sad milestone in life. Love your colorful reviews. You car knowledge is extensive and your comments are really entertaining, Thanks for doing them.
Merry Christmas, sorry for your loss and he is at a better place right now. Merry Christmas and wishing you a prosperous new year ahead.
Awesome as usual Bill. The ultimate 'Road Trip' car with drunken buds !
A Very Merry Christmas To You Bill and My Utmost Condolences to You for the loss of your dad. At 97 though, as I usually say, life did not cheat him, when it comes to age at least. He got his money´s worth of a Loooong lived life. Happy New Year too, Bill...
Great review - LOVED your sarcastic quips about various compartments and what they could be used for - also the hooker reference. Very refreshing to inject some humor in what could have been a boring technical review. Oh yeah, the Maybach is Gawjus!
Im sorry about your Dad Bill. Keep your head up and stay strong. I appreciate this video very much
Such great content. Love the humor and great background. God bless you and your family
Sorry to hear about passing of your father Bill, I love watching your videos and hearing your stories. Take care mate! (from another Australian).
Same from me. Another fan from Australia.
@@grooveyman Me too
I live in New Zealand but I would love to fly to Florida to have a beer,or 12, with this guy.
I'll take the Zeppelin variant. Beautiful cars. Dad sounded like a good guy.
Sorry for the loss of your father. Excellent video as always.
Just been watching Hoovies one haha great to see you review one bill !!
Sorry about your dad. Your videos are the best! Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas Bill, thanks for the review.
Depreciation is Appreciation, you can pick one of these up in great condition for about 50k to 70k awesome vehicle. Still very classy!
Tafari Boozer really ? That’s a good deal I always liked them more than the normal s class.
@@vel6979 Yep Really, I have seen a few of these luxury beast listed on Cars.com
I can listen to this guy all day long. Freaking hilarious and a down to earth point if view of things....
Sorry for your loss Bill, have a very Merry Christmas!🎄🎁
This is so SW Florida, if you're from Dade / Broward you can pick up the differences right away.
Great reviews, keep it up!
Sorry to hear of your father, Bill. Thanks for posting things that interest us car nerds.
You have the right word every time, even in time of death. Congratulations for your brilliant work. The car is amazing.
All my condolences to you and your family.
I totally agree about being honoured on the back window of some Canadian winter beater but I sure as hell would love for you to give my eulogy and have all the mourners in stitches. Great video.
Sorry for your loss. My dad had me later in life as well. Mom was 13 years younger than him and they were married for 12 years before I came along. Your videos are the best. When you did the Berlinetta I seriously thought about buying it. The Miami Vice compartment was the key selling point. As a graduate in 79, I too dreamed of being in the international trade.
A very classy and honorable reference to your Dad there Bill. Respect brother.
Best commentary ever. Thanks, Bill.
Sorry for your loss. Never easy losing a loved one regardless of age. Merry Christmas.
Especially a parent or sibling.
I can smell the cigarettes and whiskey. Benson and Hedges?
Bill! I didn’t know the channel name changed. I’ve missed you. I’m sorry to hear that your Dad passed. I lost my Dad 2 years ago on 1-26 and it still feels like yesterday. I love the Maybach. But, for that kind of cash they really need to change the wheels, the dash and upgrade it to the dollar value. The most exciting thing about it was the motor and suspension. But, in spending that kind of money it needs to be better. I hope the New Year is going well for you.
97, I wish I can live that long. All the best on your dad's journey. I'm from Poland myself (working in Germany):)
Condolences on your loss, Bill.
Stay safe and best wishes from Australia.
A Merry Christmas to all. And heartfelt condolences to you , glad you had wonderful memories of your Dad. Bless you
Sorry about your dad my mom is 95 and in January. Will turn 96 .they were blessed with many years .
Like your vids and all the background info
Sorry to hear about your dad Bill. If he was anything like you then he was a hell of a man and would be proud to see what you have built thus far on TH-cam.
Very sorry to learn of your father's passing Bill, sounds like he had a wonderful, varied and long life - which is the most we can all hope for. Best wishes from Jim in England.
Sorry for your loss, Bill.
There was a black Maybach 57S for sale here in Sydney (Australia) _years_ ago, it was owned by a businessman with the initials KB. Turns out he was a crook and the 57S was seized and sold to recoup funds. Why do I remember this? His Maybach was one of only 13 that MB Aus managed to sell on this Island. I sat in that 57S and a 62, which was oddly at an AMG event. They were truly special vehicles... and they had to be at AU$1m each (after taxes).
p.s. 57S had the 6.0 TT, similar to the engine found in AMG '65' models.
Sorry for your Loss. Another great video thank you
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your Father a member of the greatest generation we have seen - my Father would be 98 now, but he died at 68 and not a day passes when I do not think of him and what we used to get up to. I hope you have plenty of memories to recount in the future - he did pretty well raising you as I think you are a lot better than you pretend! Love your attitude and always enjoy your reviews!
I recognize your voice and review style from when you did w211 E63 review on another channel. It helped with my decision to get one.
Excellent review. Made my day
And by the way, sorry for your loss. Lost mine too, in October.