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Scotty. I have an 01 regal with 181k. I have a weird knock and some dippy mechanic messed with the supercharger. I have new brakes, suspension and other window parts like regulators. Always had a good oil change and mechanics say is great car. So question is should i dump more money in it or let it die?
@@j.pershing2197 hey j. I've been a mechanic myself 4 over 20 years even worked at GM for 5 when these cars were under Warranty new. I've owned a grand prix gtp which has the same motor and drove that to a lil over 300k. So I would definitely say as long as the transmission is still good and strong keep fixing it and driving it. They're fun cars if u want 2 play a lil and still get decent mileage.. if the supercharger is gettin weak u can get them rebuilt cheap enough if I remember correctly its a couple bearings 3 or 4 seals and a gasket. U really don't need 2 b a rocket scientist to rebuild 1. I had even taught a friend of mine on a Saturday while we drank some tequila 🤪 how 2 do his. Hope this helps and for God's sake and ur own safety keep ur car away from dip $hits. If enough people stop going to them maybe we can get most of the bad 1s out this trade and keep the good 1s in
M113 engine and 5 speed automatic combination is the one of the best. Just maintain regular oil change, transmission fluid, crankshaft position sensor, conductor plate, and voltage regulator. It will last long long time.
Basically any of their stuff built at the Stuttgart plant was good. My dad had a 1995 C class he bought new, and he gave it to my cousin as a wedding gift back in 2009. She’s still driving it, it’s got over 320,000 miles on it by now and still runs like a charm. Only major thing she’s done is put in an aftermarket A/C compressor since the stock one crapped out and she lives in the desert.
I have a 2009 CLK 550 Cabriolet and it is a BEAST. 5.5L V8. It flies and it is the best and most fun car I’ve ever owned. When you floor it, it literally leaps forward and zooms. There’s something about a V8 Mercedes-Benz that no other car can touch. I only drive it 2 or 3 times a month, on weekends. Hope to keep it forever.
Had a 2010 C300 Sport.. when I got rid of it last year. A/C was still going strong with no work done on it… But man was it expensive to get it worked on… 184K miles
We were told by our mother to use mothballs in the air vents to keep rodents & ants out of vehicles. Her method has worked well with our old trucks stored at times in barns.
For the transmission, it's most likely the conductor plate that needs to be changed out. Transmission fluid leaks into the connector and shorts it out, common problem. $100 DIY and you'll have a mostly perfect shifting transmission again. Changed my W208 CLK55 out just in case when I got it and it's been bulletproof alongside my 1996 Camry for years!
You hit it right on the head with this because my 99 e320 I used to have to pull over shut off then start up and tranny was fine but its a warning to owner that transmission needs service and conductor plate is the culprit and is made of plastic and metal so the plastic wears out and cracks. $1000 job if a mechanic does it but you gotta get it done before it gets to limp mode and check engine comes on because the car won't move otherwise
@@ernestoaguilera6632 unfortunately I haven't seen this be a common occurrence in BMWs. Usually when their transmission goes out its the TCM or the physical clutches themselves.
@@jbenzjr7690 yeah my E550 did that too. Shutting off and restarting the engine would fix the problem temporarily for me till I changed the conductor playe
2000 S500 will not upshift after 1st gear . The turn off and on method works but doing this while driving makes the transmission jump when shifting out of neutral to drive. Do I need to replace the conductor plate as well ?
I toured the Stuttgart plant in 1971...The workers then were all Turks and Yugoslavs...The German's were doing the technical jobs. Good lunch in the chow hall.
Scotty, nothing wrong with German leather, you've gotta put hide food on it to stop it drying out. I've got several old mercs with great leather inside.
That's right. On newer cars, when you leave the car out in the sun on a warm day and and return to the car after an hour or so and you can " smell the leather " That's the oils in the leather drying out..
Priceless real used car review again Scotty, I'm laughing very loud inside when you do these. I bet the anyone at the factory in Stuttgart watching this must be having a heart attack .
I bought used, from a guy who had a lot of toys, a 2003 CLK 55 AMG (still own it). Got it for $4,000. Has the 5.5L V8, 365Horsepower, I LOVE IT. The M113 engine, like Scotty was referencing is actually one of the most reliable engines Mercedes has made, and quite easy to work on. Did the spark plugs, coils, valve cover, oil gasket housing seals, etc. for cheap with just a few hours and some online videos. Again, love that car!
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer and it has a 4 liter V6 in it. It has decent power and 158,000 miles on it now. I think whoever had it before took good care of it. The only downside is getting about 18 MPG.
This is very true. Never seen any combo like my M112/722.6. Car itself is dented and seats torn, but I get people who understand this, offer me cash for the car even with 229,000 miles… in reality, the engine and transmission are barely broken in.
I recently bought an 04 clk for $2000. Top had been down for 7 yrs. Top Hydraulics rebuilt cylinders for $1k. The car is perfect now! But it’s not for non mechanics!
Yeah these cars are a true bargain and absolutely robust I got my clk 320 for $2900 and a clk 55 with 67k miles for $4000. Both of the cars drove perfectly fine just minor cosmetic wear!!
That acceleration problem that goes away after turning off the engine and then works again probably is because a faulty accelerator pedal sensor or the kick down button. No codes. It happened to my 200 E430 when I bought it 8 years ago. Replaced the accelerator pedal sensor under the hood and revs and goes like a maniac. Transmission with 228k does not slip. Changed oil every 40k. Excellent engine and trans.
Scotty I’m shocked!! A Mercedes you actually like? At last!!! The transmission sounds like it could very much benefit from a conductor plate replacement and fluid change.
Two changes within 2000 miles would be best. It's very important to reset the oilcounter with a scantool afer each change to prevent slipping. So the transmission will relearn the new values.
I’ve got 194,000 on a 2006 C230 V6……. To go with my (original owner) 1981 Mercedes 300SD with 275,000 miles…… and a 2003 C230 1.8 Supercharged Coupe…. Only 95,000 miles on the odometer. All are great if reasonably cared for and no car payments or high insurance costs. If I can find a $2,500 20 year old 120,000 mile CLK convertible I’d grabs it, get it detailed, put seat covers on and have another toy. Just sayin’ 😎😇😜
The 3.2 v6 the 4.3 - 5.0- 5.5 V8 aka M112 M113 engines are world class top notch. Love Scotty and his channel, but stop Benz Hating ..the old ones were better built than anything US ever made .
I bought a 2000 E430 171k miles for $300. I didn't do 1 thing to it, and sold it for $1000 a couple weeks ago. Only warnings on the dash was a low washer fluid, and a blown bulb (right front amber corner marker). Was "a fun knock around car."
@@tati-anaroseee4316 That 1 actually found me. Lady saw my wife walking in town, ask if she'd like to buy a car? Wife said sure. What kind, and how much? Wife called me, ask if It'd be a good deal for $300. My reply was, I can junk it and get more than $300.🤣 It was a 2 owner beater Benz. The 171k was all highway miles. Weekly trips from Central Kentucky to Indianapolis. The best deal I got was in 2020 my '88 TOYOTA 1 Ton Box Truck. $1700 and absolutely nothing wrong with it. 2.2R-E with 151k miles. Local mom & pop grocery store was going out of business and selling everything. I got that truck and didn't look back. I don't want to sell it, so I tell people wanting to buy it, I'll take no less than $10,000 for it. Now if they're willing to pay $10k....
@@colonel9990 wow idk if it's luck or what but I never get any of those 😂 I am happy with my c class I got for $3k tho but $300 sounds a lot nicer. I've also been looking for a small truck to take up the mountain and go camping with my friends and my dog, they've gotten beyond crazy on pricing 😱
The 240D's of yesteryears in the 70's and 80's could get a million miles with regular maint. And no major repairs. Made in Germany and maintained there.
Drop the transmission pan, I guarantee the regulating pressure control valve spring is split in two, replace it with a Sonnax spring, problem might very well go away. Takes 5 minutes (with a stubby torx 20 screwdriver) to replace it once the pan is off.
Common issue assuming it is smooth in Neutral or Park. Everything in the car is super heavy so engine mounts wear down every 60k or so. I am replacing mine today. Cost for the two OEM mounts is $100.
I've always liked the look of this car and I get some nostalgia. I had a few hot wheels versions of it. Also the CLK GTR comes to mind with this headlight taillight look...Need for Speed 4 High Stakes.
Maybe it’s a good idea to get a hot wheels version of this car and keep it on table to look at. My child used to love hot wheels very much when he was toddler, and we/I used to buy him a lot of those.
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I had the 2000 CLK 320 which was a V6 it was a blast, topped out at 137. As far as the transmission that is a classic symptom of the circuit board in the transmission needs to be replaced. It can be changed out during a filter and fluid change, about an extra 45 minutes to remove the panel above the filter to expose the circuit board and replace it.
I had an old Jetta that would do that. It took forever to figure out what was wrong. Ended up being that somehow a drop of fuel every now and the would shut computer down. It would evaporate and run great again. Not saying that is the Mercedes problem
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🤣 I'm rolling around in a 13 yr old impala with a v8 and it has 180k on the ticker and it's still ticking.... That may be lifter tick I'm not sure, but it still works.
*Scotty, please help.* I’m getting 16mpg city and 23 highway in my 2005 Toyota Avalon V6. It says online I should be getting 20 city and 27 highway. What could be causing this plunge in gas mileage?
Did it do 20 Mpg before ? Got a check engine light ? Have you replaced the air filter ? I would recommend you use the OEM air filter always and if it is old, replace it It could be a bad O2 sensor Also a dirty or bad MAF sensor Get a MAF sensor cleaning spray at your local auto parts store and clean the MAF sensor. There are many videos here showing how to do it If that does not help, have a mechanic run a scan tool on it and find out if a bad sensor is causing this
W211 E klasse is also very good, good engines are the M112 engines (e240 and E320) but also the E500 (V8) is very reliable engine. The 2002 and early 2003 has rust issues at the back fenders to the front of the rear wheels. Not a big deal if you ask me, but it is there. Idk about the diesels but the E220 diesel is the best i think or the E320 Cdi.
These are super bullet proof cars actually. The 300 350 and 500. The 550 not so much. The transmission is actually super simple to fix on these and the actual transmission rarely fails.
Just bought one of these today with only 78k miles on it. Paid about 9 for it, so maybe not a great price, but I don't think I was ripped off either. Soon as I saw that 'made in germany' sticker, I was convinced it was worth it.
"The owner is here laughing." I would too if i saw someone talking to a camera moving their hands around. Now imagine the neighbors, they probably have the police on speed dial. 😂😂😂
If you wanna buy an old, fast sports car to have fun with, go with a Thunderbird!! Just the name "Mercedes" is enough to raise my blood pressure!!! Something things will break down almost immediately and you will start pouring money into this junk before you know it!!!
Yes if you buy a car that has been completely neglected. Then it can be expensive since its an expensive car. But otherwise the MB is a far better and sturdier built car. I have +250k miles on my E430 4m with same engine and transmission. Never ever done anything to neither engine nor transmission except a crank position sensor in the whole history of that car. Still runs like a clock and cant even feel the shifts at constant speed.
@@martinsvensson6884 Good for you. I am guessing it's mostly highway miles you have on yours. All German cars are notorious for breaking down quickly, especially all their complicated electronics with zillion of sensors enough to drive a sane person COMPLETELY CRAZY AND BROKE!!! Again, my advise is: for cheap fun, go with the good old American made V8 and you can get parts for them from any junk yard without breaking the bank!!!!
@@floridaoutdooradventures8981 No its fully mixed miles. Only thing MB is notorious for is lasting extremely long and still feeling relativelt new. Most miles on them of any brand before junked. So has been the most common Taxi brand in Europe. But of course if you neglect the car then it can get expensive since its an expensive car. Sure you can get a cheaper car with cheaper and simpler solutions. Going to cost less. But its not going to perform as well in any regard as a car.
@@martinsvensson6884 I would go with something like 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am which costs lot less than this problematic Mercedes, it's also super fast, easy to fix and maintain. Check it out, maybe you'll trade in your Mercedes for the head turning Pontiac Firebird! -:) Also, in Euro land, you'll get more praise from the ladies with a sexy Pontiac Firebird than you would with the grandpa car, boring looking Mercedes! LOL....
@@floridaoutdooradventures8981 That MB will last longer and be less problematic. Wont cost more to maintain either. At least not in Europe. Maybe even the opposite. And can be used as a daily. Sure as a weekend car.. but then I would much rather have an 80's Trans Am in that case if its just for looks.
My friend had a clk430 they are the best beater mercs of the 00's. It's one of those cars were 90% of it won't be working and it'll still drive down the road
I’m the original owner of a 97 E 320. 157,000 miles. New brakes twice only front rotors and rear pads Just changed water pump was beginning to weep a little so changed it. Coils once. Battery every six or seven years. AC condenser had a stone in it so changed it. Driven in NJ in plenty of snow. Fender wells beginning to rust. Trans filter and fluid changed twice. Shifts great. E Vap canister and valve changed. That’s it other than tires. Great car.
I had a 2002 CLK 430 Mercedes Benz back in 2009 and I found the sticker price in the glove compartment and it cost back in 2002 it went for a $100,000 brand new and it had the AMG Package and I paid $15,000 cash and the dealer wanted $22'000 and the engine puts out 375 HP AND yes it was a great car.
Just like everything manufactured in the west, in the olde days, its solid and reliable, unlike these days with the designed obsolescence and USA upper management mantra of short term gain for the upper management irregardless of damage and harm of the company,
If he wants to pretty it up, look on EBay for entire oem front rear seating and door/side panels. He could probably getting entire interior for under $1200 shipped
I got a 02 Mercedes clk320 also made in Germany but it's with a v6 almost 200k miles only problem I have is the sunroof is off track, passenger seat doesn't slide forward/backward and my valve gaskets and rear main seal drips a little (a quart every 3k miles) I get almost 21 in town and 29 on the highway
V6 229,000 miles: Had same issues. Replaced valve cover/breather seals and all hoses for intake manifold. Went from hesitant to instant acceleration and gained 2 seconds on 0-60. My passenger seat won’t go back…seat only goes forward. Thankfully there are 3 preset seat settings that work fine. The switches are downfall but easy enough to replace.
I had a clk430 coupe. It was a great car ! I picked it up for next to nothing and drove it for 2 years before someone offered me more than what I paid for it cash.
My mother has this same car but with the V6, identical modular design to the V8. Scotty is right, 300k miles later and the car will fall apart around the engine which continues to run. If you're mechanically inclined or have a good mechanic that won't charge a fortune to maintain it, these CLKs and E-Classes from this era are a good value into the Mercedes brand. Just make sure you have maintenance records!
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I used to have a CLK 430 coupe with the AMG package that had about 175k miles and never had many engine issues, that thing was pretty bullet proof. I kind of regret selling it now
Give me a Manual gearbox any day Automatic transmissions are more complex, more prone to glitches and take the fun out of driving and expensive when they clap out .
Older BMW and Mercedes (actually made in Deutschland) were built worth a damn, anything post 2005 is a rolling pile of dog crap. My 2005 E46 330i ZHP has 286,500KM (around 178,000) all original miles, i6 M54 engine and a 6 Speed ZHP gearbox. I change the oil & filter every 4,800KM (Liqui Moly oil & MANN filter) This is not the first nor only German car I own. Around this time last year my 2017 Mercedes E Klass that was a total pile of crap and the damn engine blew up with only 86,737KM on the odometer.
I had the White paint with the blue Convertible top 430 CKL. It was a 2002 and it was a one owner from Miami Florida and was bought brand new one the interior from my Mercedes was 2 tone dark blue same color as the Convertible top and also was the AMG Package and had 375 HP factory and it had every option you can think of. Thank you Scotty you are the best Mechanic around on TH-cam.
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Scotty. I have an 01 regal with 181k. I have a weird knock and some dippy mechanic messed with the supercharger. I have new brakes, suspension and other window parts like regulators. Always had a good oil change and mechanics say is great car. So question is should i dump more money in it or let it die?
@@j.pershing2197 hey j. I've been a mechanic myself 4 over 20 years even worked at GM for 5 when these cars were under Warranty new. I've owned a grand prix gtp which has the same motor and drove that to a lil over 300k. So I would definitely say as long as the transmission is still good and strong keep fixing it and driving it. They're fun cars if u want 2 play a lil and still get decent mileage.. if the supercharger is gettin weak u can get them rebuilt cheap enough if I remember correctly its a couple bearings 3 or 4 seals and a gasket. U really don't need 2 b a rocket scientist to rebuild 1. I had even taught a friend of mine on a Saturday while we drank some tequila 🤪 how 2 do his. Hope this helps and for God's sake and ur own safety keep ur car away from dip $hits. If enough people stop going to them maybe we can get most of the bad 1s out this trade and keep the good 1s in
Your a great mechanical engineer Scotty love the show 🔩🔩🏁🏁
I love how Scotty's on the verge of laughter the whole time.
Yes, that's what keeps me watching other than his great information. He's a riot - what a happy guy! God Bless him and you!
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He is not laughing 'with' you..
@@escapefromzombieisland3690 "with"?
I think Scotty has had a few drinky poos
M113 engine and 5 speed automatic combination is the one of the best. Just maintain regular oil change, transmission fluid, crankshaft position sensor, conductor plate, and voltage regulator. It will last long long time.
Finally someone that knows. Benz makes some of the best cars.
It has the "lifetime" transmission fluids which cannot be replaced
@@rafaeleugenio1719 can be changed
Basically any of their stuff built at the Stuttgart plant was good. My dad had a 1995 C class he bought new, and he gave it to my cousin as a wedding gift back in 2009. She’s still driving it, it’s got over 320,000 miles on it by now and still runs like a charm. Only major thing she’s done is put in an aftermarket A/C compressor since the stock one crapped out and she lives in the desert.
That's right.
I have a 2009 CLK 550 Cabriolet and it is a BEAST. 5.5L V8. It flies and it is the best and most fun car I’ve ever owned. When you floor it, it literally leaps forward and zooms. There’s something about a V8 Mercedes-Benz that no other car can touch. I only drive it 2 or 3 times a month, on weekends. Hope to keep it forever.
A simple 6 cylinder Porsche would clap a silly benzo
@@lebronjames4705 LOL, no
@@lebronjames4705Well, i work in a merc dealer and i manuver these beasts at idle,that v8 with compressor it's a beast.
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"The owner here is laughing"
Those Germans are not very expressive.
This is one of the last "bulletproof" cars Mercedes used to make...Good luck having the AC work after 5 years with their post-2000 cars😎
Had a 2010 C300 Sport.. when I got rid of it last year. A/C was still going strong with no work done on it… But man was it expensive to get it worked on… 184K miles
Hmm this one is a 2000.
I must be lucky.
My parents still have a 2010 ML, never anything wrong the AC
I have a 2003 c class and it's still got all the stock mechanicals and all of them still work perfectly 😂
The fact that mice got in there makes me very surprised they didn’t wreak havoc on the parts under the hood
We were told by our mother to use mothballs in the air vents to keep rodents & ants out of vehicles. Her method has worked well with our old trucks stored at times in barns.
First owner must have kept a Dachshund under the hood to kill the critters.......
Perhaps they gnawed on some of the TCM wiring... could be the cause of the transmission issues.
@@robc7323 came here to say that exactly 💯
Dryer sheets work! They hate the Smell
For the transmission, it's most likely the conductor plate that needs to be changed out. Transmission fluid leaks into the connector and shorts it out, common problem. $100 DIY and you'll have a mostly perfect shifting transmission again. Changed my W208 CLK55 out just in case when I got it and it's been bulletproof alongside my 1996 Camry for years!
You hit it right on the head with this because my 99 e320 I used to have to pull over shut off then start up and tranny was fine but its a warning to owner that transmission needs service and conductor plate is the culprit and is made of plastic and metal so the plastic wears out and cracks. $1000 job if a mechanic does it but you gotta get it done before it gets to limp mode and check engine comes on because the car won't move otherwise
Could this problem happen to bmws as well?
@@ernestoaguilera6632 unfortunately I haven't seen this be a common occurrence in BMWs. Usually when their transmission goes out its the TCM or the physical clutches themselves.
@@jbenzjr7690 yeah my E550 did that too. Shutting off and restarting the engine would fix the problem temporarily for me till I changed the conductor playe
2000 S500 will not upshift after 1st gear . The turn off and on method works but doing this while driving makes the transmission jump when shifting out of neutral to drive. Do I need to replace the conductor plate as well ?
What You did touch ain't power steering pump, it was engine oil filter.
I toured the Stuttgart plant in 1971...The workers then were all Turks and Yugoslavs...The German's were doing the technical jobs. Good lunch in the chow hall.
Duct tape and wire ties can fix anything in the state of Kentucky
Same is true for Oregon as well. Have used those items several times.
Embarrassing, but the two right license plate screws broke off rather than coming out...and the left ones frozen also. Need to work on that.
Agreed Scotty. All these new features are crap too much trouble. The more simple the German car the better.
That's a good Mercedes! Some of these have lots of rust though. But yes it's a cheap toy😂
"still has regular power steering pump" ...points at oil filter 😂😂😂
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Scotty, nothing wrong with German leather, you've gotta put hide food on it to stop it drying out.
I've got several old mercs with great leather inside.
That's right. On newer cars, when you leave the car out in the sun on a warm day and and return to the car after an hour or so and you can " smell the leather " That's the oils in the leather drying out..
There have been mice living in this car, gnawing on the seats and nesting in them. But sure the leather is bad because it is Mercedes. logic
Fantastic and fun review Scotty!! I always enjoy your videos
Priceless real used car review again Scotty, I'm laughing very loud inside when you do these. I bet the anyone at the factory in Stuttgart watching this must be having a heart attack .
I bought used, from a guy who had a lot of toys, a 2003 CLK 55 AMG (still own it). Got it for $4,000. Has the 5.5L V8, 365Horsepower, I LOVE IT. The M113 engine, like Scotty was referencing is actually one of the most reliable engines Mercedes has made, and quite easy to work on. Did the spark plugs, coils, valve cover, oil gasket housing seals, etc. for cheap with just a few hours and some online videos. Again, love that car!
Mercedes is one hell.of a drive lets face it they are beatifull
W203 Mercedes has a great engine and transmission. 200k miles and was still running strong.
The 3.2 v6 and 4.3 V8 (same motor just 2 more cylinders) were the last of the reliable easy to fix Mercedes. Built like tanks. Any 320 or 430 models.
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer and it has a 4 liter V6 in it. It has decent power and 158,000 miles on it now. I think whoever had it before took good care of it. The only downside is getting about 18 MPG.
CL500's
500 models were good too
I've owned a clk 320 and a clk 55 both are w208 the 5.5L is just a bigger 3.2L but very much the same engine!
This is very true. Never seen any combo like my M112/722.6. Car itself is dented and seats torn, but I get people who understand this, offer me cash for the car even with 229,000 miles… in reality, the engine and transmission are barely broken in.
I have a 2000 clk430. Love it and not too hard to work on either. Too bad Mercedes did not put manuals in these. They are fun.
What model year is that Mercedes Benz? From 1999 to 2003?
2:01, it’s a 2000
Love my CLK 430 coupe! M113 engines last forever as do the 722.6 gearboxes
Keep up the great work Scotty! You are awesome! Love your diligence.
I recently bought an 04 clk for $2000. Top had been down for 7 yrs. Top Hydraulics rebuilt cylinders for $1k. The car is perfect now! But it’s not for non mechanics!
Yeah these cars are a true bargain and absolutely robust I got my clk 320 for $2900 and a clk 55 with 67k miles for $4000. Both of the cars drove perfectly fine just minor cosmetic wear!!
That acceleration problem that goes away after turning off the engine and then works again probably is because a faulty accelerator pedal sensor or the kick down button. No codes. It happened to my 200 E430 when I bought it 8 years ago. Replaced the accelerator pedal sensor under the hood and revs and goes like a maniac. Transmission with 228k does not slip. Changed oil every 40k. Excellent engine and trans.
I have C350 4 matic with 167k miles still running like new I only changed fuel pump and tires
Scotty I’m shocked!! A Mercedes you actually like? At last!!! The transmission sounds like it could very much benefit from a conductor plate replacement and fluid change.
Two changes within 2000 miles would be best. It's very important to reset the oilcounter with a scantool afer each change to prevent slipping. So the transmission will relearn the new values.
@@asdf-dt4bh conductor plate is a known issue on these transmissions. Cheap part!
I’ve got 194,000 on a 2006 C230 V6……. To go with my (original owner) 1981 Mercedes 300SD with 275,000 miles…… and a 2003 C230 1.8 Supercharged Coupe…. Only 95,000 miles on the odometer. All are great if reasonably cared for and no car payments or high insurance costs. If I can find a $2,500 20 year old 120,000 mile CLK convertible I’d grabs it, get it detailed, put seat covers on and have another toy. Just sayin’ 😎😇😜
Anyone know procedure for clearing oil counter? Haven't seen it on scan tool. Will try google.
The 3.2 v6 the 4.3 - 5.0- 5.5 V8 aka M112 M113 engines are world class top notch.
Love Scotty and his channel, but stop Benz Hating ..the old ones were better built than anything US ever made .
I bought a 2000 E430 171k miles for $300. I didn't do 1 thing to it, and sold it for $1000 a couple weeks ago.
Only warnings on the dash was a low washer fluid, and a blown bulb (right front amber corner marker).
Was "a fun knock around car."
Where do you find them so cheap I can't find a running car in general for less than $3k here😂
@@tati-anaroseee4316
That 1 actually found me.
Lady saw my wife walking in town, ask if she'd like to buy a car? Wife said sure. What kind, and how much?
Wife called me, ask if It'd be a good deal for $300. My reply was, I can junk it and get more than $300.🤣
It was a 2 owner beater Benz. The 171k was all highway miles. Weekly trips from Central Kentucky to Indianapolis.
The best deal I got was in 2020 my '88 TOYOTA 1 Ton Box Truck. $1700 and absolutely nothing wrong with it.
2.2R-E with 151k miles.
Local mom & pop grocery store was going out of business and selling everything.
I got that truck and didn't look back.
I don't want to sell it, so I tell people wanting to buy it, I'll take no less than $10,000 for it.
Now if they're willing to pay $10k....
@@colonel9990 wow idk if it's luck or what but I never get any of those 😂 I am happy with my c class I got for $3k tho but $300 sounds a lot nicer. I've also been looking for a small truck to take up the mountain and go camping with my friends and my dog, they've gotten beyond crazy on pricing 😱
The 240D's of yesteryears in the 70's and 80's could get a million miles with regular maint. And no major repairs. Made in Germany and maintained there.
Drop the transmission pan, I guarantee the regulating pressure control valve spring is split in two, replace it with a Sonnax spring, problem might very well go away. Takes 5 minutes (with a stubby torx 20 screwdriver) to replace it once the pan is off.
All the German cars in the uk 🇬🇧 are made in 🇩🇪 Germany. 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪👌👌
I almost bought one of these for the same price but it had 190,000 miles on it and the engine would shake at idle. Overall a great cat tho
Common issue assuming it is smooth in Neutral or Park. Everything in the car is super heavy so engine mounts wear down every 60k or so. I am replacing mine today. Cost for the two OEM mounts is $100.
I've always liked the look of this car and I get some nostalgia. I had a few hot wheels versions of it. Also the CLK GTR comes to mind with this headlight taillight look...Need for Speed 4 High Stakes.
Maybe it’s a good idea to get a hot wheels version of this car and keep it on table to look at.
My child used to love hot wheels very much when he was toddler, and we/I used to buy him a lot of those.
And nfs 3 HP
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2 for me 😁 yeah I love this car
Scotty time to make your own car 🚘 and we buy
The same engine in the E500. .... practically indestructible
😯you the best I love for you to be My Mechanic Most Californian las Vegas is not honest I had a mechanic come to my home He said I needed a electric coil that goes to one of the motor to the other it’s on top of the motor he will have to take front of the car off and the motor to replace it It cost me a couple of thousand He offered to buy it my car gets Worse every time a mechanic work on it trying to get back to Las Vegas Do you happen to know a honest mechanic in San Diego or Escondido California Thank you 😊
The CLK500 (M113 engine) is even more powerful, about the same efficiency, and more reliable.
My Dad and I have a ‘01 CLK430 with 86k on it, truly a beautiful car! 275hp still pushes out, gorgeous vehicle to say the least
Big Ballin on a budget, get some playa!!! Lol
don't forget the car wizards review of these peeing all over you when the convertable top seals leak.(the expensive fluid that he's topping up)
I prefer the newer CLK500
He is right i still have my clk430 i bought in 2003. 2 air flow sensors and thats it. Great car worth the 30,000 i paid for it
That godly m113 v8 engine is 🔥❤️
The legend speaks.respect!!
My 1999 Clk320 is still like new at 80,000 miles. Cost me $8,000 7 years ago.
1:41 Would AT-205 reseal work on hydraulics?
Depends how bad the leak is
I had the 2000 CLK 320 which was a V6 it was a blast, topped out at 137. As far as the transmission that is a classic symptom of the circuit board in the transmission needs to be replaced. It can be changed out during a filter and fluid change, about an extra 45 minutes to remove the panel above the filter to expose the circuit board and replace it.
Mousedez Benz
Needed that!
I had an old Jetta that would do that. It took forever to figure out what was wrong. Ended up being that somehow a drop of fuel every now and the would shut computer down. It would evaporate and run great again. Not saying that is the Mercedes problem
If I could get Scotty Kilmers to check out my car with his huge $6000 dealer level scan tool I would drink the shot of whiskey and pack up the Hash Pipe with Rocky and get all schmoked up
🤣 I'm rolling around in a 13 yr old impala with a v8 and it has 180k on the ticker and it's still ticking.... That may be lifter tick I'm not sure, but it still works.
*Scotty, please help.*
I’m getting 16mpg city and 23 highway in my 2005 Toyota Avalon V6. It says online I should be getting 20 city and 27 highway. What could be causing this plunge in gas mileage?
Did it do 20 Mpg before ? Got a check engine light ?
Have you replaced the air filter ? I would recommend you use the OEM air filter always and if it is old, replace it
It could be a bad O2 sensor
Also a dirty or bad MAF sensor
Get a MAF sensor cleaning spray at your local auto parts store and clean the MAF sensor. There are many videos here showing how to do it
If that does not help, have a mechanic run a scan tool on it and find out if a bad sensor is causing this
W211 E klasse is also very good, good engines are the M112 engines (e240 and E320) but also the E500 (V8) is very reliable engine. The 2002 and early 2003 has rust issues at the back fenders to the front of the rear wheels. Not a big deal if you ask me, but it is there. Idk about the diesels but the E220 diesel is the best i think or the E320 Cdi.
Conductor plate
These are super bullet proof cars actually. The 300 350 and 500. The 550 not so much. The transmission is actually super simple to fix on these and the actual transmission rarely fails.
You can't say water pump while knocking on the oil filter cover Scotty come on you know better than that 😉😉
I’m glad you saw that too 😂😂 literally scrolled the comments for 15 mins trying to see if someone noticed.
Just bought one of these today with only 78k miles on it. Paid about 9 for it, so maybe not a great price, but I don't think I was ripped off either. Soon as I saw that 'made in germany' sticker, I was convinced it was worth it.
No doubt. Switches are biggest weak point… go easy on them and keep liquids away from them.
German car worth buying: VW beetle (the original one… made in germany)
Amen
"The owner is here laughing." I would too if i saw someone talking to a camera moving their hands around. Now imagine the neighbors, they probably have the police on speed dial. 😂😂😂
Going to come here to double dip now that I see this is a Mercedes. I have a CK 55 class. 2001.
If you wanna buy an old, fast sports car to have fun with, go with a Thunderbird!! Just the name "Mercedes" is enough to raise my blood pressure!!! Something things will break down almost immediately and you will start pouring money into this junk before you know it!!!
Yes if you buy a car that has been completely neglected. Then it can be expensive since its an expensive car. But otherwise the MB is a far better and sturdier built car. I have +250k miles on my E430 4m with same engine and transmission. Never ever done anything to neither engine nor transmission except a crank position sensor in the whole history of that car. Still runs like a clock and cant even feel the shifts at constant speed.
@@martinsvensson6884 Good for you. I am guessing it's mostly highway miles you have on yours.
All German cars are notorious for breaking down quickly, especially all their complicated electronics with zillion of sensors enough to drive a sane person COMPLETELY CRAZY AND BROKE!!!
Again, my advise is: for cheap fun, go with the good old American made V8 and you can get parts for them from any junk yard without breaking the bank!!!!
@@floridaoutdooradventures8981 No its fully mixed miles. Only thing MB is notorious for is lasting extremely long and still feeling relativelt new. Most miles on them of any brand before junked. So has been the most common Taxi brand in Europe.
But of course if you neglect the car then it can get expensive since its an expensive car. Sure you can get a cheaper car with cheaper and simpler solutions. Going to cost less. But its not going to perform as well in any regard as a car.
@@martinsvensson6884 I would go with something like 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am which costs lot less than this problematic Mercedes, it's also super fast, easy to fix and maintain. Check it out, maybe you'll trade in your Mercedes for the head turning Pontiac Firebird! -:)
Also, in Euro land, you'll get more praise from the ladies with a sexy Pontiac Firebird than you would with the grandpa car, boring looking Mercedes! LOL....
@@floridaoutdooradventures8981 That MB will last longer and be less problematic. Wont cost more to maintain either. At least not in Europe. Maybe even the opposite. And can be used as a daily.
Sure as a weekend car.. but then I would much rather have an 80's Trans Am in that case if its just for looks.
Wait...so it's not a bottomless money pit? I could have had this instead of a 2000 VW Beetle.... sigh 😔
My friend had a clk430 they are the best beater mercs of the 00's. It's one of those cars were 90% of it won't be working and it'll still drive down the road
That Mercedes is a gem.
Too bad it's not manual.
I’m the original owner of a 97 E 320. 157,000 miles. New brakes twice only front rotors and rear pads Just changed water pump was beginning to weep a little so changed it. Coils once. Battery every six or seven years. AC condenser had a stone in it so changed it. Driven in NJ in plenty of snow. Fender wells beginning to rust. Trans filter and fluid changed twice. Shifts great. E Vap canister and valve changed. That’s it other than tires. Great car.
Forgot drivers seat and rest of interior still look brand new.
Afternoon Scotty! 🏁
afternoon!
Nice !
I had a 2002 CLK 430 Mercedes Benz back in 2009 and I found the sticker price in the glove compartment and it cost back in 2002 it went for a $100,000 brand new and it had the AMG Package and I paid $15,000 cash and the dealer wanted $22'000 and the engine puts out 375 HP AND yes it was a great car.
375 hp? Yeah right. That’s more than a CLK55 AMG and nearly as much as a CLK550
Just like everything manufactured in the west, in the olde days, its solid and reliable, unlike these days with the designed obsolescence and USA upper management mantra of short term gain for the upper management irregardless of damage and harm of the company,
2800 for a car what???? In 2022 and 1450000 miles that’s not bad lucky find
If he wants to pretty it up, look on EBay for entire oem front rear seating and door/side panels. He could probably getting entire interior for under $1200 shipped
That was a good deal. Beautiful 😍
There is a 38 pin port in the engine bay which is where you should "REALLY" scan for codes.
I got a 02 Mercedes clk320 also made in Germany but it's with a v6 almost 200k miles only problem I have is the sunroof is off track, passenger seat doesn't slide forward/backward and my valve gaskets and rear main seal drips a little (a quart every 3k miles) I get almost 21 in town and 29 on the highway
That engine is the best ever, good reliable engine wish it another 200k.
Probably more reliable than the v8
V6 229,000 miles: Had same issues. Replaced valve cover/breather seals and all hoses for intake manifold. Went from hesitant to instant acceleration and gained 2 seconds on 0-60. My passenger seat won’t go back…seat only goes forward. Thankfully there are 3 preset seat settings that work fine. The switches are downfall but easy enough to replace.
I had a clk430 coupe. It was a great car ! I picked it up for next to nothing and drove it for 2 years before someone offered me more than what I paid for it cash.
Just wouldn’t be a Scotty video without him roosting someone’s car 😂😂 especially one that’s a Mercedes
Just dont buy a '94 - bio-degradeable wiring!!!
These are complete money p…oh wait. We’re on a different path now. Ok.
Am not a mercedes fan
But I love the old models
My mother has this same car but with the V6, identical modular design to the V8. Scotty is right, 300k miles later and the car will fall apart around the engine which continues to run. If you're mechanically inclined or have a good mechanic that won't charge a fortune to maintain it, these CLKs and E-Classes from this era are a good value into the Mercedes brand. Just make sure you have maintenance records!
Even neglected versions of these M112/M113 engines paired with 722.6 can often be refreshed easily enough.
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Interference engines should be illegal. A timing-belt is a weak link in any engine,but it is criminal in an interference engine.
A lil Panzer Tank Wagon... Not gunna lie... I want one of those.
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I drove a 99 e 320 sedan 4 matic in 2003 one of the best sports cars I've ever drove in
Ah, Scotty that was the oil filter cartridge, Sorry Mate!
Hello Scotty! Good looking car ❤ thank you have a good evening /day
hello and thanks you too!
Best channel in TH-cam history 😁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mine had one code , missed shift,added 4 qts ,runs perfect, yours might be at 3qts low of fluid,, same rear drive
This has been my thought. Ordered an actual dipstick from autozone to hopefully provide level marks.
Hey king where my hug at
I used to have a CLK 430 coupe with the AMG package that had about 175k miles and never had many engine issues, that thing was pretty bullet proof. I kind of regret selling it now
Never thought I’d see Scotty recommending a Benz . Times have changed . Finally he realized
Is this the Scotty who said MB is a overpriced money pit?
Give me a Manual gearbox any day Automatic transmissions are more complex, more prone to glitches and take the fun out of driving and expensive when they clap out .
Thats the reason you have more than one car ;)
Older BMW and Mercedes (actually made in Deutschland) were built worth a damn, anything post 2005 is a rolling pile of dog crap.
My 2005 E46 330i ZHP has 286,500KM (around 178,000) all original miles, i6 M54 engine and a 6 Speed ZHP gearbox.
I change the oil & filter every 4,800KM (Liqui Moly oil & MANN filter)
This is not the first nor only German car I own.
Around this time last year my 2017 Mercedes E Klass that was a total pile of crap and the damn engine blew up with only 86,737KM on the odometer.
I had the White paint with the blue Convertible top 430 CKL. It was a 2002 and it was a one owner from Miami Florida and was bought brand new one the interior from my Mercedes was 2 tone dark blue same color as the Convertible top and also was the AMG Package and had 375 HP factory and it had every option you can think of. Thank you Scotty you are the best Mechanic around on TH-cam.