Second Hand Heroes: Best Cheap Mercedes AMGs - Fifth Gear
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- We love AMGs here, but they're far from affordable. So here's Jonny taking at look at some of the best second hand options on the market.
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This SL is one of the most beautiful cars Mercedes built
Amen brother!
It still cannot beat the R107 SL, but this SL isn't really a minger. It still does look good.
VS. CLS W219 ??
W211
@@FAT8893 You mean the old grandpa car? Those were nice but these are better looking in my opinion.
What the comment section will consist of.
*90% commenters will be talking about how expensive a cheap Mercedes will be.*
*5% commenters will be talking about how'd they'd get something else*
*4% commenters bragging about their cheap Mercedes, and going on how they never had a single problem and how the 90% are blowing everything out of proportion.*
*1% Honda bros screaming their Hondas are faster.*
krocialblack haha exactly what I was thinking when especially reading about the guy above banging on about Lexus'
krocialblack what about the other 1%
aidan, 90 + 5 + 4 +1 = 100...
krocialblack But... almost 0.5% of current comments are predicting what the comments will be.
And one asshole talking about percentages who has way too much time on his hands
Got a w209 clk55 and love it, on a highway it's scary how it keeps on pushing passed 100km to 180km like it's nothing. That V8 is legit.
Got the coupe version of the w220 S-Class, a 2001 CL55 AMG. it's a 2001 it's crazy fast and big so people move real fast!
What MPG do you get?
I have the same car and its the best thing ever. Muffler and Resonator delete and it sounds insane. I plane to engine swap it soon with the m113k engine from the sl.
@@heystirke300 I would say it averages 12 in the city but the way I drive it usually gets about 10 but I have hit 8 before.
@@heystirke300 C55 18L/100KM. Mainly City Drives. Dont bother to purchase them if this bothers you bro.
Owned an SL55 AMG for 7 years when I lived in Dubai (so no worries about petrol costs) and it was awesome. Very few issues although pretty expensive when they occurred. Worth it though for the smiles per gallon
He left out a lot of common issues, especially on the SL. I have a dirt cheap SL55 and love it, however I’m a Mercedes tech so cost is super low. Fantastic car!
Heh lucky guy that you work on those cars i do to when something that is ez to fix and it costs a lot more at dealer but sadly i dont know much about ABC system maintenance. :/
MoparViking70 it’s only dirt cheap because it was once a 100k dollar car , but compare to most car with the year it’s expensive . A sl55 2003 would be around 10k , most 2003 car would be around 2 k to 3k . It’s not necessarily cheap in market standard .
The key to these cars are working on them yourself
SL55 AMG 😤😤😤 on of the best convertibles ever.
Completely left out the C55 AMG. I have owned my 2005 car for 4 years now and love it. It is my daily driver and has had only a starter issue in all those years. Great car.
I own a CLK55 and I can assure you that any AMG will be expensive to maintain. With a car like an AMG, you have to visit specialists or dealerships more often to keep on top of the maintenance. If cared for properly though it'll be fine... My one wasn't really looked after so I've spent a lot of money on getting it great, to be fair though I've done around 5-6k miles in the car since purchase. It is intoxicating and fun, which is my eyes means its worth every penny, besides these big beasts will be worth some money due to regulations etc. Snap one up whilst you can!
I have a 2000 clk430 only with 114k miles with absolutely no problems just minor cosmetic issues but oh my let me tell you it’s so beautiful
my e55 AMG has 206k miles. my favorite car ever. still running strong
Scotty Kilmer: *”ENDLESS MONEY PIT!!!”*
but he likes the slk amg 55
I own a 2005 S65 AMG, the W220 model, it had 29400 miles (47000 KM) on the meter when I bought it in Sep 2014, I had to change the front discs and pads due to rust, the previous owner didn't use the car much and left the car standing for a long period of time, so left disc started to rust, BOTH sides had to be changed, apparently you can't just change on one side, anyway, that change cost me approx 3000Euro. I also changed the oil and oil filter in the ABC system, 700Euro. I've had other expenses, like winter tires on original 19" AMG rims, undercoating, and service, hence nothing related to repairing or changing anything due to malfunction. Til this day 21 March 2017 I've had no issues with it and the meter is now on 35000 miles (56000 KM), I don't use the car much either, I just want to prove to you all that an old Merc doesn't necessary have to suck, it all comes down to how it's been taken care of! Good luck finding your dream car! PS: The car is now for sale, in case you're interested, check out FB page AMG of Sweden.
Quite funny how you are trying to explain that its ok to own old merg, not that expensive and that its good and the last sentence is that you want to get rid of it and sell it.
mikealanzo and he has only put 9000km in 3 years lol thats what i do every 5-6 months xD
B'cus I'm buying a 2016 S63 AMG, I wanted to test a "cheap" S65 for a while before I purchase a S63.
@@mikealanzo You ever get that s63?
@Anthiny: No, since MB/AMG announced that they will no longer manufacture the V12 I've been having some seconds thoughts, maybe I should keep it, maybe it will increase the value, I don't know, however, it's still for sale, tho at a higher price!
I bought a 65k miles 2005 CLK55 AMG around 3 years ago, it's been serviced, the sensor on the gearbox fried and replaced, had a head lamp problem fixed, which required the front bumper and arch liners off, and now needs a front suspension bush and the two piece front rotors and pads replaced. OK some expensive parts but it's a proper AMG, Mines a Designo version too. It's so nice to drive and own, it will take something very very special to replace and now on 80k miles. If you look after your cars, chose well, it's a very rewarding car.
how much did it cost for the parts and labor
if you ever decide to sell i may be interested. I have been looking for an 05 clk55 for a while
Great video. Had me chucklin at the whine and below bit.
Its really like any used car shopping always look for the best choice with good history and maintenance .. i bought a 2007 cls500 , had a transmission change and engine check up at the dealer , the airmatic suspension replaced with normal springs and new brakes and tires .. i know it sounds like the car went through a lot but when you know that the previous owner did all the hard job you end up with a reliable daily luxurious car 👌
really appreciate your technical educational video. it's awesome. thank you bro..
I have a 2004 Jag XJR and a 2005 SL55, I love them. Yes parts are pricey, but once you replace them they last for a long time. Most things I replaced were original and they were 10 years old or older at the time. The cost of ownership is actually quite affordable since most of the depreciation is done with.
Awesome video - informative and fun to watch
5:24 - someone needs to make a loop of that little gem :D
nice short video great presentation thank u
R230 SL's are the most beautifully designed SL's since the 1950's Gullwing.... the shape of the R230 will simply never date, nothing else on the road quite looks like an SL......& man did they nail it with the shape of these SL R230 beauties ! Very expensive to run, but if you want a truly cheap alternative buy a generic japanese or ford & look like clones of each other.... the new batch of car design throughout the motoring world (even the high end ones) over the last 5 years are so fookin' boringly similar to each other !
I agree but I think Merc devalued the SL line when they launched the SLK
That SL55 is timeless
I cannot comment on any other model than the clk55 amg. Luxury fast reliable and a head turner. This car is a gem. I have never driven mine in the winter and therefore it looks mint. Zero rust the paint job on this car shines like no other. This beast is the best catch. Enjoy
@05:24...the next few seconds never gets old....
I've had a E55 from 1998 for a year now, it's my first Amg and I'm very happy with it. If I would have bought this car when i was 20 years old nothing would work by now, constantly doing kick down and donuts on parking lots would have destroyed it, but i am 35 years and always have a child in the backseat so nothing has ever broken on the car, everything works like a charm 😄
Lukasz Ljungberg but that’s no fun 😁
That's why it's good to have high prices on great cars !
It keeps PEASANTS lyk U from destroying Great cars !
Nice review. Thanks! 💯🙏 🙏
I bought a 03 CL55 AMG in 2016 for 12k US (90k miles) .. for a year or so it was just my "Old Man Go Fast" car. Now it is pretty much my daily driver. I love it .. My son in law and I (mostly him) did have to replace the shocks in early 2018 (100k miles) and went with the StrutMaster Air Suspension kits with no real felt loss of capability although it did disable the ABC.
My uncle had an Sl65 V12 on a 54 plate brand new. It was the biggest head turner everywhere you went. Back then there weren't many Mercs around, especially AMGs.
The-V12-Beast Thats why I keep my C55.... now days there are not a lot of classy benz's being made.
The-V12-Beast There weren't many mercs around in 2004? Really?
Djpaul 1210 There were mercs, but these days since Mercedes has offered SLIGHTLY
more affordable models people have gone mad. C Class and CLA models
everywhere!
But AMG models back then weren't as common as they are now. Unless you
lived in Beverly Hills of course.
This Mercedes SL is the best looking mercedes ever. Very charming and smooth, not so agressive like todays. Nice sideburns lol
i bought last year an e55 amg for 4000 chf. its almost 4500 euros. still love the car and no probs with him
£575 banger (R reg C200) bought in desperation to get out of a rental in 2013. Tyres, exhaust fiddly MOT issues at 224,000 over 3yrs. Bavk to Oz, a W124 for $600. Not worth selling, it got me to work today. And all last year in our High Country (-5 to 35C). I don't love Mercs but I respect many of them.
i had a 2nd hand clk320 for 6 years and just changed the oil twice and the tires once. i highly recommend it. all FACTS
sounds like BS.
you shouldve changed the oil 6 times so far not twice
This was actually a very good segment.
I'll take all of them. Thanks very much!
I know it's gauche by comparison. But, this is one of the reasons why the Mustang is one of the biggest selling sports cars in Germany at the moment: they cost about as much to maintain as a Fiesta. Fuel cost aside.
I can tell you personally that if you can find one, the SL500 or 550 is pretty good but you must have a "guy" that you can take it to that can fix it and doesn't bullshit you when some light starts beeping on the dash. Its much like the mentioned SL55 AMG but much more affordable on insurance. People don't understand that these cars were over $100000, most of them, when they came out and they never stopped being supercars.
Frank Burdo you’re 100% correct! I learned the hard way after I purchased an R230. Amazing car but those maintenance costs were a killer.
He is right on point. I researched all these big motor babies and found Fantastico Deals @his quoted prices and much less in fact. Cheers to the car dude!!
i really really really wanted to hear the sound of the sl amg
thanks!
Friend of mine brought a AMG SL55 for £10,000 as a cheap luxury car and when it works, it's lovely but it does like to break down a lot with electrical Gremlins but after 4 years he's still not put off, as it's so awesome when it's not breaking down....must be like owning a TVR, once it's under the skin, you just need more, no matter the cost...
The zx7r you have in the garage looks pristine.
I bought a CLK500 for my first car and fell in love with it instantly. Then my dad made me sell it a week later for a downpayment on my current car. Now my goal is to buy a CLK55 as soon as I can afford it. Such a cool and classy car
W220 s55 supercharged and that’s the DON
Love the SL.
Very good video. It could have been about 20 minutes longer though. The host is pretty good!
U GUYS NAILED WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR LOL
i have a 2009 S63 AMG and a 2005 E 55 AMG , they are both a blessing a and a curse, lol
I have owned an 03 SL55 AMG for 10 years.It is an absolutely fantastic car.Yes it has had the typical ABC suspension issues but it drives like a brand new car even with 100k miles on it.
HHIVR4, but that ABC issue though...had that occur to mine and realized it was time to dump it.
The bonnet on the E55 doesn't look like its shut properly.
what about CLK 63 AMG that you can also have for like 20-30k??
Didnt Johnny work for revs or redline back in the day?
I like Johnny the most.
To hell with his AMGs. Is that a ZZR600E I'm seeing behind him around 2:14? I have one of those from '93. Love them.
You're American aren't you.
@@neologic8858 Far from it. What made you think I am though?
In my opinion the best used AMG you can get is a CL63.
not really the cheapest choice. only a few are for sale at 25k eur, they got 150.000+ kilometres on the clock and the low mileage CLs go for 40k+. i'd say the CL 500 is the smartest choice considering you'll get decent performances and you can find a decent well maintained piece for
The SLK 55 is the best car you can buy under 20k xD It weights about 1400 Kilo and has 410 Hp ... love c:
Koji Takata
That's a huge piece of machinery.
Do you live near Autobaun in Germany? Cause it's fun and all sitting in traffic but you want to drive the fucker right? That's why you bought it?
Malachi Shekelshoah Lampshadestein
For shizzle
I'm still gonna give you a thumbs up thou.
I've had sl500 for 3 years. I'm second owner. 1st owner had over 30k of maintenance down within the first 6 years of owning. Convertible top pump, PSE pump, convertible top wings replaced, door fob receiver replaced, 3rd brake light replaced, PCM codes redone...etc. Now I'm replacing the PSE again 1000 bucks, accumulators 3 of them 1000 bucks, seat air hose cracked, ABC fluid changed 200 each time. It's a very expensive car to maintain. I do the work myself. I couldn't afford it if I took to dealer. I've heard the newer cars quit the ABC system so that's a huge advantage over the R230. I love the way the car drives but is it really worth the cost of maintenance? I really dont think so. The resale price is too low. 1 big repair could easily be more than the car is worth. It's insane.
Dave Sharkey what is this ABC system?
@@turkovich530 - the hydraulic suspension
I dont know where youre getting those repair numbers from because thats dirt chip for labor and parts... good luck finding it
I want my first car to be a Mercedes or BMW preferably Mercedes this was the exact video I was looking for
Buy mercedes
A dream to see these prices in Australia at the moment in 2021... SL350 is around 40K AUD.
What about a CLS 55 I am looking to buy one of those soon!
Jonny could have his own shown doing this kinda thing
How about an SL55 powertrain in the CLK chassis?
Would love to have prices like that in the US. In California an e55 is like $15k.
I live in California and I got E55 w211 for 9k
An SL AMG costs 9000 usd in Lebanon. You buy it then you park it in front of your house cz fuel is expensive ..
Out of those 3 and if I had the money I'd buy the e55 and SL-55 those two are like in my top 5 favorites of Mercedes..
5. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG & 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-55 AMG
4. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black-Series
3. 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG_GT-R
2. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG
1. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR-McLaren
no1 cl73amg or s73amg the end
why fifth gear videos looks like that they are so old. old cameras etc
old sideburns as well!
M Arsi cause they are
M Arsi this is from 2009
And Fifth gear is canceld now...
M Arsi
Cause who's paying them? You?
Are you sticking money into this man's pockets who's talking and filming?
iLibertyWalkedMyBaconCT
Yea no shit
I live in Australia and own a E55..I bought it 7 years ogo for$ 37000 ..The E55 average price is betwwen 20 to 30 Grand so there still expensive but dam you get a real Car....Ive dome some engine modification and has just under 510 klw and runs mid 10s ....
.
i like to own any of these cars but with this high price of fuel in Eu impossibru i'll keep my E270 CDI
fuel price is not that bad I remember it being much worse a decade ago.
A decade ago was in eu 90 cents cheaper
In my country the Netherlands:
2017: €1.55
2012: €1.86
2007: €1.55
You have to keep in mind the inflation. 90 cents cheaper is not true.
Damn right. I drive a 2004 CLK320 and spend about €40 on gas every two days ..
*ghs77* Delete this.
I own a CL55 AMG... This is a really good video..I enjoy the performance, but don't abuse the car..it loves to be driven! NO garage 👑 queen here, LoL!
You forgot the C55 AMG from 2005. It´s way better than the W210 because it doesn´t have rust issues because it´s the facelifted version of the C class from that era. The non facelift can rust.
Not sure about them estimates 150 quid is extortionate for drop links and crank shaft position sensor will be a lot more than 100 pound
what about c 55 amg?
There aren't any SL's near me to test drive. I'm 6'4 with longer legs( 38 inseam)
Don't know if I can fit in one comfortably
I'm 6'3 235 and fit fine in sl500.
@@nowthatsfunny1 thank you... i drive an E350 now, it's comfy, but only for about 4 hours or so. Any long drives I'll have to stretch my legs
Anyone else think the plate on the sl55 says "bait dealer "
I think your right but you would be wiser buying a lesser engine even a diesel just for practical purposes and the fact the money you save can be used for maintenance
Where do you find these cars this cheap, im just wondering
CL 500 or even AMG series is also a good choice :)
I agree
They are great when they work, but they will leave you turning tricks to keep them repaired as they will break frequently and cost an indecent amount to fix.
CL55's are also a great bargain.
With £ 20.000 I'll buy that Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, and also the Mercedes-Benz S Class of Used Cars Bargains video, having an Luxury Hard Top Convertible, and a Luxury Sedan
In France a clk amg 55 is around 19000 euros for 100 000 km
I wouldn't by a second hand AMG from England because with a max speed limit of 100km/h the Cars don't get driven properly .it's the worst thing you can do to an AMG.
Actually these 5.4motors in particular are kind of lazy. Yes even the stock supercharged ones are very lazy. They aren't high strung and are more than happy sitting in traffic or cruising at 100km. You don't need to drive them hard to keep them in good condition. Personal ref, w210 and w211 e55 AMG, still own the w210, a 2000 model, still drives as hard and smooth as day 1. I'm not saying a proper drive isn't a good idea, but we're not dealing with race engines here.
I would never buy an old merc in uk because of rust
The Mercedes-Benz motor cars are the best I would love to have a sl 55 with476 bhp it's like driving a rocket
1:01 what do you mean it didnt have the build quality
Mercedes cars back then were built to last, now there are many things that save money but also cut back quality
@James Tudor pre 2002
Why does this episode look so old and don't tell me it was re uploaded because I'm pretty sure uber wasn't around at the time
Surprised the cl 55 wasn’t on this list
Clk 55 amazing sleeper beast car.
That rust is a damn shame, that is why I love my '97 Volvo S70 no rust, nowhere.
Lucky Europeans got the massive 420CDI diesel, so much torque...
Prices are climbing crazy for AMG 55
Who the hell wants a G Wagon when you can spent your money of these for a fraction of its price
Over in Canada and the states they starting to go up in price,they getting snapped up.the 1998-2005 e55 amg
it only took a few years in the US at least for them all to now be considerably up in value.. haha
3:05 "Normally aspirated" lmao
is this re-uploaded?
Lucky Witjaksono yes i v seen it a year ago..
and they still cant spell mercedes
yeah
I definitely can go with secondhand Mercedes-Benz. They aged gracefully
If Lord Blackwood says they're good, they must be.
How come the sl55 is supercharged and it Literally says on the side it says v8 biturbo makes no sense?
5:44 it says Kompressor
Thanks Donny this is a great movie to watch. Remember I am from south Africa so I wish for a cheap car a amg would show all my friends I have a new car because I also like bank for my bung. but the truth is in south Africa we don't have pounds so I cannot get the car at your price.
Any 55 series
Is it really that cheap to buy a used car in the UK, or are you just lying, because I checked out all of these cars, and the cheapest ones I could find (in Finland, mind you) were:
E55: 8500€
CLK55: 19000€
SL55: 37000€
need an SL55