Here's proof the Mercedes S500 W140 dominated the FLAGSHIP automobile

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2022
  • I'm going to do a full walk-through of one of the best cars ever made and sho you how it's the last of its kind. This Mercedes Benz S500 W140 is the ultimate automobile, and the one I'm testing today happens to be in mint condition.
    / @guys_garage
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  • @guys_garage
    @guys_garage  ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How many more people need to mention that I slipped by saying it was a V6? It's an inline 6, got it!

    • @SG901
      @SG901 ปีที่แล้ว

      looks like the others are perfect and makes no mistakes. Good video.

    • @georgecurtis6463
      @georgecurtis6463 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      500 is a v8.

    • @jamesgraham3116
      @jamesgraham3116 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know what you meant. No explanation needed. Nobody cares what those people think. There's always someone who feels it's their duty to correct people. Kick rocks.

    • @detonater1348
      @detonater1348 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Headlight wipers
      *not windshield wipers on the light

    • @detonater1348
      @detonater1348 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      While showcasing the power rear view mirror, you forgot the trick that made this car fit barely in cargo trains. You came twist nob full 360 and lean it back then both side mirrors fold in.

  • @chytaan
    @chytaan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I had a few w140s then bought 4 Bentleys, 1 rolls Royce , s8 , many 7 series , all kinds of Mercedes , and many other cars ..
    W140 is the most special to my heart..
    That is why I went back last week and bought another w140 1999 Mercedes S600.

  • @mazzvizio674
    @mazzvizio674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great video, I have a W140 500SEL 92' and I love it, I don't need other car after 30 years still working like first day, greetings from Ecuador.

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bought it new? Wow

    • @mazzvizio674
      @mazzvizio674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@guys_garage no, my grandfather, but now it's mine.

  • @whozat2008
    @whozat2008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've got a '94 S500. The one you drove was the "facelifted" one that came out in '95, the major difference being the taillights and reflector. I've had three W140s over the years and absolutely love them. I also had a newer W221 and though a nice car, it just didn't "feel" like the W140. I'll probably have one in the "fleet" until I'm too old to drive.

  • @ciseaux
    @ciseaux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The last one, Daimler Benz will never repeat/acheive again!

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right! Unless we see a miracle.

  • @timevscars
    @timevscars ปีที่แล้ว +14

    There’s no v6 on the 140 series. There is just m104 Inline 6, m119 v8, m120 v12, om603 inline 6 turbo diesel( 1991-1995) and om606 turbo inline 6 diesel

    • @natantaz
      @natantaz ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Influencers like this don't know about details like that. They just regurgitate Wikipedia details to look woke and then wait for likes and new followers.

    • @geew140
      @geew140 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💯

    • @a.cstewart6648
      @a.cstewart6648 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a w140 1995 s320 n that a s
      straight inland v6. I love it and drive it everyday and everywhere

    • @timevscars
      @timevscars ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@a.cstewart6648 s320 is straight 6 not v6

    • @timevscars
      @timevscars ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@natantaz in Wikipedia said very clearly that w140s have only i6, v8, v12, i6 diesel

  • @BomberFletch31
    @BomberFletch31 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this car. I wish I could afford one.

  • @egsgarage
    @egsgarage ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful example mate. I've got a 1992 400SEL with around 220k miles and she still drives fantastic. Love your channel and agree with what you said about looking after your cars.

  • @jayneuhaus3857
    @jayneuhaus3857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have same vehicle...and now I see how one that's taken care of looks and acts.
    Thanks Jay
    I got a lot of restoration to do.

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! This one was babied

  • @ale17283
    @ale17283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The last real Mercedes!!❤❤❤

    • @timevscars
      @timevscars ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From my experience on w140s, it’s one of the most reliable Mercedes s class and it is the last old school, solid, and real Mercedes s class

  • @richardmahoney9415
    @richardmahoney9415 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video I hope you stay at this bc you will become a big channel just stay true to what your doing bc your making good content

  • @Cali_Lux_Cruiser
    @Cali_Lux_Cruiser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @khaloq2016
    @khaloq2016 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this car cost 1 billion dollar once Mercedes start to made it till ready & 10 years time, I love it it the best car in the world ever.

  • @christophersayers131
    @christophersayers131 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 1992 300sd with the 3.4L turbo diesel. The W140 is just an over engineered wonderful car. I love mine and would highly recommend one.

    • @sammalikmerc
      @sammalikmerc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i have same car, any oil consumption due to bent rods?

    • @christophersayers131
      @christophersayers131 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sammalikmerc yup...it uses more oil than OPEC can produce.😆

  • @CarharttDADDY
    @CarharttDADDY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed your video. I/we are lucky people that we daily drive a W140 S600 V12 (1996) and get what you where talking about in your video. The sheer "oneness" of every switch/door/knob/etc. makes the W140 feel like it is from one solid metal mass. BTW....V12, V8 and I6 in the W140s...pretty sure no V6 was offered.

  • @georgecurtis6463
    @georgecurtis6463 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a mb tech and shop owner, I preferred the w126.

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to have you on this channel!

  • @antonioromano9963
    @antonioromano9963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best car in the world

  • @detonater1348
    @detonater1348 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There are some corrections in this video and will keep on adding it on the go
    There are 4 Engine choices (not 3) and no V6 engine but an inline 6 gas and diesel engines. So 2 straight 6s gas & diesel (M104 and OM603 respectively) 1 V8 and 1 V12 (M114 & M120) rspvly. The gas version got two displacement options on the W140 (2.8 and 3.2) and only the 3.2 is available in the states.
    The V8 got two displacement options as well (4.2 & 5.0) both r available in the states as S420 & S500 rstvly. The flagship engine M120 V12 comes with 6.0 disp. And 389 hp (detuned from 406 after 1 year of prdn).
    On the headlight, the little wiper was mentioned as “windshiled wiper “ (windshield is the big glass on front & rear) so the wiper is simply headlight wiper…
    While showcasing the power rear view mirror, the trick that made this car fit barely in cargo trains was not mentioned. You can twist adjusting nob full 360 and that will let side mirrors fold in. That was a crucial step as the width of the car was a concern in shipping procedures.
    Moving on…

  • @2pac72
    @2pac72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool car looks lovely condition too✌

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just out of the factory feel

  • @jonathannauck7453
    @jonathannauck7453 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dual “eccentric” sweep wiper system. That sounds like a disaster hahaha! Great video though.

  • @petescarport
    @petescarport 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice

  • @Mihail.Ivanov.163
    @Mihail.Ivanov.163 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ...Всем владельцам MERCEDES здравия и благополучия ! Были W201, W140, четыре года на W124, 1985г.(2.0, 4 - ст.ручка, pierburg, самоблок).
    Я заглянул в Вечность.. !

  • @finnfaehrtfahrrad9685
    @finnfaehrtfahrrad9685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    seeing the weights for steelrims on the aluminium wheels broke my heart

    • @finnfaehrtfahrrad9685
      @finnfaehrtfahrrad9685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      9:23 Mercedes needed more than one lock for the hood cuz it was used to wobble around when u go over 190kmh (old mercedes issues)

  • @hamzaturan5871
    @hamzaturan5871 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great safe car!

  • @nkenchington6575
    @nkenchington6575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Those A/C controls reveal a lot of info. For example, that model will have the biodegradable wiring harness, which is very costly to replace these days. It'll have a 4 speed box, instead of the later 5. The later models won't have the little guidance poles. When did the auto rear-dimming mirror get deleted; was that '95 onwards too?

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool! I heard the same thing, they started to remove little features. I heard the debuted them in 1990

    • @4MATICbenz
      @4MATICbenz ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah they started removing a lot of the previously standard content on the 500 models with the '95 refresh bc the cost of these were just out of control versus the much better selling LS400 and E38 7-series. The power and heated rear seats also got scraped off the standard features list in '95.

  • @kittipobglanarongran3311
    @kittipobglanarongran3311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This model S Class W140 has almost 30 years car.

  • @aimadttt7447
    @aimadttt7447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the best car in the world

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never realized how modern it would feel, tech-wise

    • @randolphduke
      @randolphduke ปีที่แล้ว

      Rolls-Royce might have something to say about that, but it is certainly up there. Truly a masterpiece of automotive engineering.

  • @totootot5924
    @totootot5924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved it

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Driving this thing made me feel like royalty

    • @totootot5924
      @totootot5924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@guys_garage I don't know how and when but I'm gonna buy this car someday. it will be my first car ever.

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You might be able to sooner than later

  • @a.j.steigman767
    @a.j.steigman767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much and how do we buy it?

  • @northwoodsnine
    @northwoodsnine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last year 1999

  • @craig3916
    @craig3916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inlibe 6 3.2litre and later 2.8 litre 4 valve per

    • @craig3916
      @craig3916 ปีที่แล้ว

      when initially released only the iinline 6 versioin of the w140 had the new 5 speed electroicc automatic trans as it had not yet been developed and rated to take on the considerable torque from the v8 and the v12 motor variants. which rmained using the long used 4 speed hydraulic automatic. the inline 6 wouls bot be considered for upgrade to bulletproffing which was an option in german market sold models ( not enough power to propel the car satiisfactoily after the added weight )

  • @bestopinion9257
    @bestopinion9257 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have to check under the car. I bet it is not that mint condition 'down there'. These are cheap now for a reason... You have to rebuilt them. If you are good at that, it is a good choice because now days the quality is so low on almost any brand.

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  ปีที่แล้ว

      I need access to a lift for my videos, great tip

  • @nozbart61
    @nozbart61 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $ what

  • @jasonmorrisby169
    @jasonmorrisby169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't think they sold them in a v6 it was a straight 6.

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right! I misspoke. I was captivated by the mere presence of it.

  • @VannessTVofficial
    @VannessTVofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:27 its an i6 not a V6
    Sauce : I own an s320 😅

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good catch! Cause of habit

  • @encinobalboa
    @encinobalboa ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful condition but the wrong year. 1995 was bio-degradable wiring so no good.

  • @Victory.editsz1
    @Victory.editsz1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    W124 IS THE BEST E500

  • @thenewviceroy
    @thenewviceroy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be watchable if you didn't raise your voice all the time and exaggerate like every sentence is 'remarkable'. Not everything is 'OMG!' and worthy of upward inflection at the end of every sentence.

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  ปีที่แล้ว

      I only review cars I think are noteworthy! Thanks for the viewpoint

  • @TheA51fnr
    @TheA51fnr ปีที่แล้ว

    Will be remembered for the death of Diana

  • @samuelrico3673
    @samuelrico3673 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:36 not something to really celebrate buddy 😅

    • @guys_garage
      @guys_garage  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed. I visited the memorial in 2006, sad.

  • @OS-hx4jk
    @OS-hx4jk ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, there was no V6! I have a six cylinder W140 1993.... it's in-line 6. How can such videos be taken seriously!