I Finally Found a Mercedes I Would Buy
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- Did I Just Buy a Mercedes AMG Sports Car, DIY and car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Used luxury Mercedes sports car review. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG review. Should I buy a Mercedes AMG? Is the Mercedes AMG any good? The truth about the Mercedes AMG cars. Car review. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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Endless money pit say it 1 billion times
Whats the most reliable van capable of carrying a 400lb motorcycle and a 150lb driver? Id prefer one icould work on with ease ( so everything under the hood isnt on top of eachother ), it would be strictly for transporting motorcycle if something happens to it, and for when it rains
😂😂😂😂
Hi scotty, what brand of OBD u are using?
Scotty! Love the cat pillows! ;)
SCOTTY: "gonna hookup my scan tool to this mercedes"
SCAN TOOL: explodes!
Scan tool becomes a GAS HOG
There is a big difference between "stored" fault and "stored and current" fault. The scanner didn't show faults which were current that's probably why the first level check didn't show any faults. I recommend Scotty instead of making a fuss about the number of codes to educate the viewers!
“MY $5000 SCAN TOOL”
@@jackstanboulian5860 exactly!
@@AliA-mz5oe "Let me tell you about this 1994 Toyota Celica." *slaps hood*
"If you put a couple of fat guys it will be over two tonnes" This should be the standard measurement
2 1 ton chunky boys
Americans will use anything but the metric system
Houston used to have the heftiest population in the country....no pun intended.
Metric fat guys or imperial fat guys?
@@jsun3117 america in general is overweight
This is the most true Scotty has ever been about Mercedes. They are an endless money pit, and will always have something wrong with them. But, you can keep driving with so many of these problems, and the car just doesn't die. I hate my Mercedes, but at least I can say it never truly left me stranded.
No they are not.
@@georgeoganesyan9512 knigga
@@georgeoganesyan9512more for us
You just have to do regular maintenance, but I’ll put them against anything the Big 2.5 makes!
Yes, he did buy it and replaced the engine and transmission from Toyota.
You could fit TWO 94 Celica engines in there. Twice as awesome.
5.7 I-force with an Aisin Warner haha.
5.7 I-force with an Aisin Warner haha.
I acutally would be curious if there are some stupi# guy in the US that would swap his Fiat 500 engine and automatic transmission and replace it with an 1.8l Toyota engine and the 6-Speed Aisin tranni xD
Bro that's a downgrade for an AMG Mercedes lmao
I own a 2011 with 103K miles. The car has been a dream to drive and own. My independent mechanic who specializes in German cars ignores some of the Mercedes standard maintenance requirements and recommendations. The oil gets changed every 5K miles and the fluids/seals are checked for all of the systems. The hydraulic fluid was flushed and changed for the ABC suspension at 50K miles and again at 100K. By upping the game on routine maintenance over and above Mercedes recommendations the car has been nearly flawless and in the scheme of things these costs very little relative to the cost of the car. I also own a Toyota that is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned but to me its ugly, boring and drives like a truck. I appreciate it for what it is "dependable" but it is no Benz. Comparing the two is like apple's and oranges.
I have a 2009 slk 300 and I have 0 issues with it outside of normal maintenance. Aside from having to pull it apart to place good sound deadening material in it, Its an amazing little car. Its my 1st benz and I am astounded at how well this thing still preforms. They really build them better.
@@PlzReturnYourShoppingCartive been told my whole life foreign cars are bad yet the older i get i realize it just depends on which one u get
Slk have no abc?
Just bought my own first car and benz slk 200 r171, and compared to the modern benzes and even newer cars in general, maintenance is relatively cheap and it s the best bang for your buck if you re looking for fun, not comfort and practicality.
I bought one last year and I love it.
Cant beat the sound of the AMG engines :)
Throw an xpipe in replace of the resonator. You’ll love it. It doesn’t violate emission and any muffler shop can do it.
1:50 - It's a true two seater, but it's not a 94 Celica with over 335,000 miles on it like mine.
@Bobby Knuckles So is my 94 Celica. I have over 335,000 miles to Scotty's 240,000 miles. B U L L E T P R O O F
TOYOTA = BORING & ugly
how many times were in the auto mechanic shop last year
and the year before
be honest
@@derick3482 you must be a broke boy who drives a 2007 Audi 😆😆
Thankfully it doesn't look like a Celica.
Scotty, being a Mercedes you don't need a plastic hood prop, just put the hood up higher (90 degrees) so it locks into service mode.
Love your videos nonetheless!
Scotty, has a perspective that most mechanics that are self employed have. That is, if it's not broken don't fix it.
All of the issues with the car seemed to be coming from low voltage, this is fairly common in Mercedes, they are super finecky with electrical currents, if you buy one of those battery charging tools, and you leave it on "hybernate" mode plugged into the wall when you don't drive the car for long periods, the issues will most likely go away, either that or his battery is just going bad and needs replacing.
That's what i was thinking too..
The brushes in the Mercedes alternators of that era wore out often. A brush set is less than $20 but it's best to replace them every 50,000 miles instead of waiting for the car to strand you somewhere because Mercedes dealers and even most private shops will 99% of the time tell you you need a new alternator to the tune of almost $800.00. Plus simply being stranded is *ALWAYS NO PICNIC!!!* When you remove those old brushes at 50K miles and see how little of them is left compared to the new ones you are putting in you'll feel very happy you did.
@@Matt_from_Florida interesting, I have an 05 W211, it has 317000km give or take, and I have never had to replace the alternator, just a battery, the previous owner drove it to 210000, however I don't have all of the service records, they only started when I took ownership. Could be a one-off thing, and the alternator might've been replaced before 210k, but I haven't ever been stranded, they're pretty reliable cars.
you are very correct i have a 04 ml350 the only thing that dies on it every year is the car battery since i got one of them chargers touch wood its fine i top up the charge every 6 months now.
to me it looks like a battery died or was removed and when it dropped its voltage all kinds of logs were stored in the computer.
Pulls up to a red light : Sees Scotty driving a Mercedes . The world must've been turned upside down !
Call the weather channel. Hell just froze over.
Why does he hate them?
@@Ty-J_250 because they are notoriously unreliable , they are expensive to repair and lose a lot of value as they get older .
It is 2020 so anything is possible
@@TravelsChases don't all cars loose value as they age?
I'm happy that the AMG did well!
It's no Celica but it's ok
My car trips dozens of codes when the battery is unhooked. I'm guessing that is where most of these codes concerning electrics is coming from.
I have found that the voltage really drops if the engine is not running when you cycle the roof. If he has the key in the on position the voltage drop may also trigger the codes if he opened or closed the roof. I always keep the engine running for that reason.
@@dcola123 So basically Scotty's been diagnosing the electricals all wrong.
Is this guy a chump? 🤔
A weak battery could indeed cause many of those error codes.
@@donkgated8074 In Scotty's defense, you can't be an expert on every brand and model. That's why you go to brand specific independent service centers and sometimes (the horror!) even the dealership because they do know certain cars better than general repair shops.
I have a charger that shows voltage and with the car not running opening/closing the roof would drop voltage to around 10 volts. Running electric motors on low voltage is bad for them. Wonder if that is why people have issues with the hydraulic motor burning out.
I own one of these. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned. The only thing I’ve done is a resonator replacement with an x-pipe for sound and a few extra hp. With the top down it makes for a great cruiser and still looks great even over a decade later. Mine’s got 110K miles on it. No problems whatsoever. May supercharge it soon but another hobby vehicle is taking my money at the moment. A 2004 RC SRT-10. The SLK55 is a great car.
The thing about Mercedes is that alot of these systems are integrated with each other. Fixing one issue will often resolve alot of other ones.
Just a charging system problem none of the modules are bad
I drove one of those and I gotta say it feels amazing. Fast, low, and good looking little beast car.
Hey Scotty, I bought a 2005 SLK 55 AMG back in January of 2018 for under $20K with 50K on the clock and I absolutely love it. I do most of my own work, replaced DRLs for under $100 and replaced brakes all around including rotors (Brembos in front) for under $900. This is not a vehicle a person that runs to the dealer for every issue should own nor is it a "daily driver" but it is an awesome vehicle bordering on "super car". Thank you for your honest assessment. I just recently bought a 2013 Fiat Abarth, yep I like unusual cars and I'm not afraid to work on them when needed.
Thanks Scotty I was waiting for that video too. I'm planning in buying one of those bebys. Now I'm going for it thanks.
Same diagnostics on my 2010 Rav4 V6 with 112k, 0 codes period. Never had a check engine light on nor any other one. Knock on wood, but total reassurance and peace of mind. Keep it simple.
I really enjoyed this video. Checking out this Mercedes/AMG in and out, up and down. Keep it up Scotty!! 👍
Amg engines are hand built by one master mechanic. Pretty cool.
NOT SO SURE BOUT THAT
Master mechanic something Scotty is not
@@mikerobs1 newer AMG's no but 2014 and below are. Go do some research.
@Nick J you can't deny the facts
So do the GTR's, with the mechanics signature on it.
His tone of voice while reading the red codes made me feel like it was the end of the world for that car.
Scotty, You are da man! I just bought a 2005 SLK 350 and now you made feel even better about the purchase. 72,000 miles for nine grand in beautiful shape.
Drove one as a valet, it is so heavy duty and good feeling with the steering wheel pairing perfectly with the point of view at which you sit, the size and length of the front gives this a crazy heavy duty feel.
Those are nice little cars. I've seen a few of those around and I like how they look. Saw one once, black, gold wheel rims and while I'm not usually a fan of this kind of thing .. it had an under-lit carriage and it actually made it look really cool. I think in part because that's *all* he did. Just some nicer wheels and the light and done.
“Doesn’t flip over” insightful
Great, truthful and hilarious contents always.KUDOS!
Thanks for the informative vid!! Full throttle to the stop sign 😎🤙😎
Had 2 of these. 2006 SLK55 and a 2009 SLK55. Aside from a few updates they were the same and they were so damned fun to drive! For the price, they are one of the most enjoyable roadsters you can acquire. I may even say they are the best you can buy (bang for buck).
Are they reliable?
"I'd advise you to change all the struts on it, but it's totally driveable the way it is" KaPLUnk!!! 🤣
LOL came here to read this ahahahahahaah
thats what i tot too!!! spoke too soon!
LOL
Here, mechanics asked a month worth pay to put new struts.
Not yet.
Good information. Thanks Scotty.😉😎
i have a 2001 SLK 320 with a 6 speed manual as a summer car. It runs great and is a lot of fun. It has just over 60,000 miles. No big issues but routine maintenance, new struts on the hood and trunk and the auto dimming mirror was replaced with manual one. No endless money pit, just fun in the sun.
I have a 2000 SLK 230 auto with 96,000 miles on it. 3rd owner. Bought it when it had 65,000 miles on it. So good so far.
Taz Mod very good cars 😀
Sick I'm excited that Scotty found a good MB it gove me hope
Love watching your videos. You always make us laugh. Keep it up brother and happy new year.
You usually get these codes if the battery has been disconnected but I'm sure once you clear the codes they shouldn't come back on
True, a lot of them are just stored codes over 12 years which can be cleared
I thought so ... it could also just be a ground or even a weak battery after so many years
Or new battery
Yup he should have cleared them and re-ran the scan again.
Almost equally scary and funny how one can think a million things are crumbling on a Mercedes/losing multiple functions and it turns out to just be a dying or dead battery. They certainly need every ounce of juice
Scotty kilmer should bring in his fancy tool to Mercedes dealer and scan brand new car. His first reaction Money pit😆
I tried to do that with a demo car at a Merc dealer once.
Let's just say no sale was made that day!
marcsys your arse😂
“There’s red things coming up NOW!” Cue Scotty’s ubiquitous “ENDLESS MONEY PIT” comment. 🤣🤣🤣
I Bought a 2016 BMW 28i xdrive with 28k miles, 4 cylinder Twin turbo 1 owner and it’s one of the funnest cars to drive.
From what I see on those codes most of them were caused by a bad battery, I used to work for Mercedes, a sensitive car about voltage
I have a 07 clk 550 and it has been cranking over long before starting but they said the batt and starter is ok. I recently had my alt. replaced then I coil went out. Any idea what it could be?
@@rynovisionrl the motor is it the 113 or 273?
@@jannieventer8880 I'm not sure. It's a 550 V8
@@rynovisionrl Just check the first 3 or 6 digits of the engine number, it will tell you
Could also be an alternator
Of course the engine is in good shape.....It's an AMG!!
Gotta love those handcrafted v8s!
278,000km on my c63 m156 motor still running great
@@multiblade04 you use 0-40 mobil European oil and how often do you change oil.
@@matt7iron every 4,000-max interval 8,000km it’s whole life. Average around 5-6.
5w40 with 229.5 spec is the way to go. 5w40 stays on the parts better than 0w40 and offers more protection on startups especially cold.
@@matt7iron nah I sold off all my Mobil 1 0w40 and bought liqui moly 5w40 or motul 5w40. I lost money doing that but it’s worth it.
Just as an observation from my knot-hole in the fence, it seems that several of the fault codes could be corroded or loose ground connections. Maybe it would be a good idea to clean and tighten ground connections after 8 or 10 years of use.
SCOTTY start taking care of yourself like you do on cars I need you to stick around as long as possible. Sincerely from a fan.
This is exactly what I drive. Mine is an 06 and has just barely over 70k miles. Fuel pump went out, and that was fun. They arent cheap to fix. $1200 at the dealership. I did it myself for around $250.
Those codes likely tripped after they disconnected their battery. A lot of those codes look like the same codes my mechanic found in my SLK230 when i had replaced the battery in my car. If the battery is disconnected for more than 10 seconds, with most Mercedes', when you turn them back on, before driving you must turn the wheel all the way left, all the way right, and back center before you move the car. Otherwise, it trips a bunch of codes.
Reliability on german cars depends on keeping on regular maintenance. I have a 2011 BMW 328i coupe that I bought used 4 years ago with 41k miles. Now it has 74k miles with ZERO issues since I bought it. I didn’t even change the battery and the brakes during that time. Actually it’s the most reliable car I ever owned including my 2007 Toyota Avalon which I bought new
I find it funny with these guys.. I bought a bmw with 41k and it's got 74k super reliable... that is super low miles for a car no car should have problems till like 100-120k+ it just sounds stupid own it for 4 more years check back in
@@TheLeGeNdPvE was thinking the same thing... 74k on an 11 yo car is a weekend driver.
@@johnlucier5654 yeah I have had an acura for 3 and a half years I've totaled 120k miles since I bought it and haven't changed nothing but brakes tires filters oil and a battery oh and plugs....33k in 4 years is a Sunday cruiser lol
@@TheLeGeNdPvE i just bought my second honda odyssey, a 2016. Its the best driving minivan out there, handles like a sedan. I wish I could say my 07 odyssey was as reliable as your acura but its still the most reliable vehicle Ive owned so far. Would have been happier if the J35 didnt need timing belts and valve adjustments but did em myself so wasnt too costly.
Howdy Scotty!!! I've got an '05 Merc SL500- similar car. I think it needs a battery. Mercs will test funny or not at all if your line voltage is low or unsteady. If the customer is willing, ask if you can put a new battery in it. Clear all the codes and put at LEAST 50-75 miles on it and scan again. Whatever comes back are most likely to be "real" codes. I lived through this when I bought mine about 3 and a half years ago; fortunately, it was just one battery [mine takes two!!]. Just my 2 cents! Great work, buddy.
I have an identical 2006. I bought it 6 years ago with 36,000 miles on it; now has 52,000. Has never needed any work but oil changes. Rides like a truck with AMG suspension, but handles well for the weight.
I have the 1998 SLK 230, and it's been fantastic. Turns heads amazingly for this old a car.
I have a 99. I really like it.
I have an 04 c230 kompressor coupe great car
I looked at a c230 to drive to work. I bought a BMW instead. Won't do that again.
@@oldmanrock7542 bmw's are harder to work on and break down more
The car is cheaply built. I expected better.
"The roof has electrical problems" I know it's a convertible, but I still LOLed.
Always first class Scotty !!!
That's awesome how you sat on his hood with your keys hanging off your belt and whatever metal snaps are on the pockets of your pants, plus the embedded dirt and grit in the fabric from working in them rubbing the paint. Probably scratched it up real good. I'd fire a tech on the spot if I saw them do that.
245/*35*/ZR18...🤣 basically just slightly more rubber than wrapping a large rubber band around the wheel.
Scotty, I would like to see you scan a brand new Mercedes to see how many error/fault codes you find. Wouldn’t surprise me if you found more than one.
I always love your content Scotty
Hi Scotty, I have a 2008 SLK 200 Kompressor 184 CV remapped professionally to 214, full package AMG sport etc, it’s the best car I’ve owned, 98K miles, low insurance and good fuel economy, no serious problems and I change the oil plus filters every 5,000 miles etc. It turns heads still today👍😁
Scotty, my friend you started the benz wrong. You do not have to hold it to start just twist the key and let go and it starts. It is an auto start key.
My '13 chevy used to do that, our '19 Kia doesn't do it, caught me a bit off guard when I got on it.
Scotty stop putting “buy” and “Mercedes” on the same sentence.
Lol, what do you own and drive?
Ikr
"because we can't afford them"
Just bought mine. Last week. 2007 E350 1 owner. $5k. I go to a shop here and pay half dealer cost for maintenance. Mercedes engines are bullet proof. Especially the old 5.0 liter SOHC V8. BULLET PROOF.
schmuck congrats
5:39 love the budget hood brace on a freaking $60K AMG roadster lol
I used to have a Mercedes 280C European model with the 110 model engine, straight 6 with dual overhead cams and a 4 bbl carb. It was made without a radio and sunroof, just crank windows but it would go! 0-60 in 7 seconds was fast then. Independent suspension. It was a nice med green and didn't have 5mph bumpers, just the nice thin ones with no large rubber bumpers. I found Mercedes alloy wheels for it. A very solid car, wish I still had it.
when Scotty started listing all the trouble codes I started looking for cliffs to push the car over.
My favorite Mercedes sense Midnight Club 3 Dub Edition Remix!
Hehe even Test Drive Unlimited had this exact car. A real beasty to drive and sounds like thunder.
hey scotty I love you and your info you give you are the best
lol for the broom stick handle at 5.40
Hi Scotty you mentioned in your video that the electronic odometer on this car was the actual mileage according to your scan tool. Is it possible for the electronic odometers to be altered? If so how difficult is it to do? I think on the car I have the odometer is not telling me what the real miles are on the car...
Scotty: I finally found a Mercedes I would buy!
Me: No you didn't.
Exactly my reaction
He'd love a 240d though
Depends on how he’s feel about the Diesel engine
@@ernichamerski8048 that's the best part about those because they can easily get to minimum 400k mileage. Most diesel Mercedes are quite good and it's common to see diesel E class taxis with a gazillion miles on them
Kam yeah I know and understand that but scotty might have an objection to diesel e.g it’s only needed if your towing stuff cross country or something like that
Nice to see an actual key again, not just a [hackable] remote transmitter w/ push button start..
WOW, for a car that old. It's very clean underneath, and the engine compartment. Nice, you can definitely tell that the owner really took care of it. I'm not too crazy about those tires, rough ride.
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I like the official Mercedes hood strut !!! 😅
50 cents!! 😂😂
Those are easy to fix and you can find good after market ones for cheap
Superb Video.
Being the owner of an SLK 230, you fix the main fault and a lotbof the other fault codes will disappear, they're just spin offs, so its not that dramatic...have fun !
But did the convertible top work that is the reason I wanted to buy one for the hard top convertible👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I never thought I would of seen this video in my whole life 😂😂
Great video
I've owned 3 Mercedes in the last 20 years. Finest cars I've ever owned. I have a 98 c 230 with close to 300 thou. on it. It still runs smooth, paint is nice, and gas mileage is great. Simply amazing cars if you know how to take care of them.
Hey Scotty, you need to buy a large Toyota logo and replace the Mercedes grill Logo with that. Now that, i would love to see.
TLK19 - “Buy?” Scotty has a dozen of them in his garage!
@@algrayson8965 lol
where do Scotty’s customers wait?
With the cat pillow?
My 2007 2 seater Toyota has a V8 that produces in excess of 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft torque, I purchased it used for $5k with 270,000 miles. This vehicle continues to amaze me as it nears 300,000 miles.
Got a 2010 E550 coupe and drives like a dream. Not sure what Scotty is clamering on about reliability.Have to admit though replacement parts are hella expensive. Still worth the driving experience 👍
I used to have a 2002 E class merc. One of the best cars I ever owned. Now they are rolling pieces of expensive maintenance... 😔
Same with all cars, even Toyota's have gotten worse. More electronics more problems
Yeah all cars are made that way. At least new cars are safer than the old ones but they definitely don't last as long
Like everything else nothing is perfect. With a luxury car you get performance and technology that others don't have. But in exchange it costs a lot to fix and service
The w210?
@@lobsturf7797 same doubt. W210 or W211?
When it comes to Mercedes AMG, they can be really good cars and can last for a long time
Hahahahahaaaaa
InnerGuide I have an e55 amg loved it since day 1 and still running strong. No major repairs at all just regular maintenance
Still not reliable as the boosted 300D.
The engines and transmissions are actually quite solid. Its the rest of the car that has problems
@@teamawesome2171 even Rowan Atkinson who thrashed around a 190e still has that car for sale at over 200k mileage
3 year owner of a 05 e55 these cars are bullet proof. No issues. AMG make their cars last.
Waiting patiently for your new app
One of my favorite cars.
Scotty needs to download his own app to turn this Mercedes into a 94 Celica
lol
Scotty I would like to see some videos on motorcycle repair, oil change and what to look for when buying one.
If the battery is weak or has been disconnected at some point, the undervoltage and circuit codes get stored in differnt modules. There is no actual probem in them if the battery and alternator are fine.
Hey Scotty, which scan tool did you use in this video? It looks different from the one you normally use.
Its walmart scanner
His usual one is costco scanner
@@user-xt8pw4jn6e get a life
I found it, "Launch X-431 throttle"
Hey Scotty, I'd like to see you do a detailed scan of a brand new Mercedes and see how many faults there are right off the dealer floor.
10 minimum
Bout 58 codes , cars basically grenaded
Usually when you get low voltage errors or communication errors between the modules it means the battery was ran low at some point. Maybe the lights were left on or the battery failed and had to be replaced. So many people believe that when there is a problem, just disconnect the battery to clear the code, but in reality that's not what happens. It stores codes at a deeper level of CAN BUS. That cannot be read unless you have an expensive code scanner or the case of this vehicle a MB Star C5 or C6.
I honestly thought it was going to be a toy car with Scotty laughing for a good 5 minutes.
Great videos as always.
When start AMG benz please dont overturn the key. just start and leave the key.
All the Mercedes do that not just amg
Car electrician to fix issues. Around $300.
Love your show..👍
Wow nice review I think you liked it, a lot. great car for the money,
I’m guessing..................no? Good morning Scotty.
He’ll just froze over Scotty just liked a Mercedes
BTW you forgot to say get that plastic crap out of the way. 😆
"All kinds of controls here......." 1:47 those high-tech knobs are side-view mirror controls Scotty lol