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C63 AMG - The true cost of ownership..
So here is the video that everyone has been asking for.. How much does it cost to run a W204 Mercedes C63 AMG as a weekend toy? Well.. for me.. it worked out at around 1.62 per mile in 2021. This cost would probably decrease with the more miles that you did, as the servicing would be offset the further that you drove the car, I don't think the fuel would have that much of an effect. Is it what you expected?
0:13 Intro
0:53 Servicing and maintenance
07:41 Insurance
09:01 Tax
09:52 Tax and insurance totals
10:20 Fuel
11:39 Total costs
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I STALLED on the startline of STP Summer nationals
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Drag racing in a manual is a lot harder than it looks! Join me for behind the scenes content of my racing at STP summer nationals.. It didn't go so well! Headlight lens restorer I use: amzn.to/35dDiwO Drain hole cleaning brush I use: amzn.to/2ZR8crI Soft top cleaning kit I use: amzn.to/2KVvYiB Soft top cleaning brush I use: amzn.to/393XB0S Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vT...
I’ve sold my C63 AMG. Here’s why..
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Yes the time has come.. the Mercedes C63 has gone, and here are my reasons why! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUKe
I screwed up changing my power steering fluid - Mercedes C63 AMG
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The W204 Mercedes C63 AMG has a filter inside the PAS fluid reservoir. The fluid should also be green in colour. After lots of heat cycles and years in the system, it turns a brown colour! Just don't make the same mistake that I did when changing haha. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪...
CHECK THIS before it breaks! - C63 AMG M156
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Is your C63 AMG broken and you don't even realise? Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
How to fix your rusty brake discs! C63 AMG DIY
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Ever wondered how easy it is to get rid of that brake disc surface rust that's ruining the look of your shiny W204 C63? Don't want to spend £800 on a new set of rotors? Here's how you can do it for less than £20.. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️insta...
Mini Cooper SD - The ultimate diesel hot hatch?
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If you put the legendary BMW 2.0 diesel into the smallest car Mini make.. it’s pretty good! Thanks to Dave for the car. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
I’m #1 qualifier at Springspeed nationals! - C63 AMG
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My C63 AMG goes 10th after run 1, 2nd after run 2 (once i drop the tyre pressures) and 1st after run 3!! V8 powerrr! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
My C63 AMG *CRUSHES* its first day of drag racing!
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Testing with the W204 C63 AMG was a blast, running in the mid 12's with fairly cold track temps.. all the runs were very consistent despite me running in comfort for 2 of them! If you listen closely, you can tell the runs where it ran in the comfort setting as the gear changes sound a lot lazier.. still fighting the wheelspin though! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouN...
My C63 AMG obliterates its first day on the drag strip!
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I take the Mercedes C63 AMG to its first drag racing test day before Springspeed nationals championship race weekend. Santapod Sportsman championships are a type of bracket drag racing, safe to say the 6.2 litre M156 dominated on the day! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram and TikTok! @carthought Website: ▪️www...
Novice drag racer makes racing debut - Championship Round 1!
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To say I was scared would be an understatement! But me and the trusty mk6 VW 2.0TDI didn't come last! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
Testing the VW before its first drag race!
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My first day of testing in the Golf, and it went really well! The clutch control is key, but it ran pretty consistently all day. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
I'm drag racing in 2022..
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I’ve entered into the 2022 Sportsman ET drag racing championship at Santapod raceway! I will be running at the festival of power on easter weekend and hope to film some of it for you! This is a quick film about me taking some weight out of the golf and explaining about the journey so far. Its been fairly stressful but we’ll get there! Headlight lens restorer I use: amzn.to/35dDiwO Drain hole cl...
I had to re-paint my C63 front bumper after the car wash guy damaged it!
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Unfortunately my W204 C63 AMG was damaged after the jet wash guy at the detailing place washed away some of the surrounding paint around an existing stone chip! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThou...
C63 AMG 0-60mph tested in all modes!
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Today I take the W204 Mercedes C63 AMG out to test its 0-60mph time in every mode: - Comfort - Sport - Sport - Manual - Race Start Just how fast is this 6.2L monster?! At 10 years old.. it's mighty impressive! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ua-cam.com/channels/ZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg.html Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️instagram...
I stripped my girlfriends car to find a lost Apple airpod..
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I stripped my girlfriends car to find a lost Apple airpod..
Does a £35.99 OBD reader find engine faults? | Mercedes C63 AMG
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Does a £35.99 OBD reader find engine faults? | Mercedes C63 AMG
I made a big mistake changing my C63 AMG wheel bearing..
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I made a big mistake changing my C63 AMG wheel bearing..
Do I regret selling my MX-5?
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Do I regret selling my MX-5?
DO NOT BUY A C63 AMG without checking these 10 things first!
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DO NOT BUY A C63 AMG without checking these 10 things first!
Should you buy a Hyundai Tucson?
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Should you buy a Hyundai Tucson?
How to fix a seized brake caliper! - VW Golf MK6 2.0 TDI GT
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How to fix a seized brake caliper! - VW Golf MK6 2.0 TDI GT
Detailing NEGLECTED 60,000 mile Mercedes C63 AMG engine bay on a budget!
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Detailing NEGLECTED 60,000 mile Mercedes C63 AMG engine bay on a budget!
Fixing my C63 AMG interior rattle!
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Fixing my C63 AMG interior rattle!
Mercedes C63 AMG Debadged - Factory fresh swap!
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Mercedes C63 AMG Debadged - Factory fresh swap!
Mityvac MV7201 Fluid Extractor review! - VW Golf 2.0 TDI Oil change
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Mityvac MV7201 Fluid Extractor review! - VW Golf 2.0 TDI Oil change
Can I drive a 6.2L Mercedes C63 AMG to 3 countries on 1 tank of fuel?!
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Can I drive a 6.2L Mercedes C63 AMG to 3 countries on 1 tank of fuel?!
1000 Mile road trip in my C63 AMG - Scotland!
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1000 Mile road trip in my C63 AMG - Scotland!
C63 AMG POV - *V8 NOISE* on the Isle Of Skye - A87
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C63 AMG POV - *V8 NOISE* on the Isle Of Skye - A87
My FIRST PROBLEM with the C63 AMG
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My FIRST PROBLEM with the C63 AMG

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @rcmakingtracks18
    @rcmakingtracks18 4 дні тому

    I have a 2011 nc2, prht, kendo, 2lt with the five speed manual, in mica black. i love my car... it makes me smile every day even when i feel like crap... john

  • @danilojonic7924
    @danilojonic7924 4 дні тому

    Respraying entire bumper because of a small scratch is crazy my man. You definitely couldve saved a lot more money on suspension noise issue, power steering fluid etc. I bet you can get it under 500 pounds per year just for servicing. Here, insurance is mental theyre not charging you for your age/driver profile etc but rather purely engine size and power so for example a 2L engine would annually cost 300-400 eur depending on power and year of production but as soon as you get to 3.0L you pay over 1k eur for insurance... That 6.2L engine would probably be around 1k eur just for insurance here.

  • @chrissygoncarsbikes7872
    @chrissygoncarsbikes7872 5 днів тому

    I appreciate the video and watched it to the end 👍 however if you’re not actually dailying it, you have to factor in the cost of a second car. 3500k over two years doesn’t really give a full ownership experience. Really the video though, great work 👍

  • @richardhodgkiss8586
    @richardhodgkiss8586 6 днів тому

    Point less just a dick

  • @alfiedowers4022
    @alfiedowers4022 9 днів тому

    Hi, good tutorial ! Is it possible once the wheel is off to spray auto wheels blit hamber on the breaks or any iron removing chemical? Can anyone please advise thank you

  • @lamprosdiamantopoulos1887
    @lamprosdiamantopoulos1887 12 днів тому

    I did exactly the same on mine, although I used motip Alu zinc spray, better corrosion protection and same look!

  • @romaabrupt2391
    @romaabrupt2391 17 днів тому

    man, if you start count expenses on the car, it means you can`t afford this vehicle

    • @CarThought
      @CarThought 16 днів тому

      That’s like saying if a millionaire starts counting their tax deductions, they can’t be rich..

  • @JohnDoe_Poland
    @JohnDoe_Poland 17 днів тому

    28.8mpg - 8.17L/100km? My fiesta st MK8 burns more xd you probably were on grandpa driving mode but still. It’s like nothing

    • @CarThought
      @CarThought 16 днів тому

      Well think about how much of its total power your fiesta uses to do 80mph.. maybe 50%? Then think about how much total power a C63 uses to do 80mph? Maybe 5%? So a powerful car is often more efficient at a higher speed than a lower powered (smaller engined) car.

  • @defaultgenerico7749
    @defaultgenerico7749 17 днів тому

    imagine paying a hair bit over 130k in worthless british pounds for an oversized, annoying af fart can “bc titanium” and it still sounds like shit lol

  • @ellis1683
    @ellis1683 18 днів тому

    How much is a new engine

  • @nathangeorge9283
    @nathangeorge9283 19 днів тому

    Very informative - thank you!

  • @abdulraheem076
    @abdulraheem076 20 днів тому

    I will love to see you back ❤❤

  • @h4per_txt565
    @h4per_txt565 21 день тому

    Btw M273 engines all have the same damn problems 😂

  • @BassicVIC
    @BassicVIC 23 дні тому

    3:41 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ekimandersom4478
    @ekimandersom4478 23 дні тому

    Use hammerite, holds much longer

  • @Smokey11111
    @Smokey11111 24 дні тому

    Very detailed 👍🏽

  • @petemitchell6788
    @petemitchell6788 25 днів тому

    Plug the hose ends into each other to form a hoop. The remaining oil won’t leak if you store it with the rubber plug at the top. 😎

  • @user-sb5jo4fe1c
    @user-sb5jo4fe1c Місяць тому

    Just a few tips, I wouldn't use an engineering brick as used here as they have very sharp edges like razors and can cut the tyre, they also can shatter easily under pressure causing the car to move suddenly. If you are going to support the car metal to metal it's best to use a piece of dense wood between to help prevent jack or stand jumping out. Finally, the copper grease film is there to stop the alloy wheel 'welding' itself to the disc due to reaction of different types of metal. IE, Corrosion, sometimes even tyre fitters can't remove them when this happens, and it will often!

  • @scottmccall6105
    @scottmccall6105 Місяць тому

    Another area to check is on the passenger side. Open the glove box and look at the metal behind. I had a mx5 NC and found the scuttle trim leaks and you will find rust on the inside of the car hidden behind the glovebox. It’s easy to check but a scutter to fix as you have to remove the scuttle trim and wiper arms to reseal it. This is a common fault.

  • @GraemeJones1979
    @GraemeJones1979 Місяць тому

    Is it me or does this lad sound like Joe Lycett

  • @inquisitive1911
    @inquisitive1911 Місяць тому

    Thanks. Why did garages always want to replace things in pairs. I have one brake disc at drivers side front needing replaced. Two garages have said. We only charge in pairs, so two brake discs required, plus two sets of pads??? Same deal with the rear. Rear passenger side needs a new disc. The garage said, 'We can only do it on pairs, so you need 4 new disks and 4 sets of pads. Seriously?? It's a Jaguar XE, R-Sport, 2016 model. Love from Scotland, ❤ X.

    • @MegaRoss93
      @MegaRoss93 Місяць тому

      I would be more concerned about why your brake discs and pads are wearing more on one side than the other! But it's always best to replace both sides at the same time to ensure even braking performance, you really don't want one side braking less than the other, this not only can cause your car to pull to one side when you brake, but also puts uneven stress on your suspension components and tyres. Another big reason is - Brake pads and discs almost always come in a pack for each axle (i.e two wheels) which is 4 brake pads, and 2 discs. If you went to an auto parts shop and asked for brake pads for one wheel they'd look at you like you were crazy.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k Місяць тому

    Thanks for that.

  • @YuokoII
    @YuokoII Місяць тому

    These prices are insane. £360 for bumper respray? Like wtf is this?

  • @lykos24
    @lykos24 Місяць тому

    Water has been filling up my gas valve. Luckily nothing got in but it was getting very full. I noticed the drain hole today and it's full. I'm gonna clean it out today now 8)

  • @dougseivwright
    @dougseivwright Місяць тому

    Nice job. How long did this last?

  • @hartmutthomas989
    @hartmutthomas989 2 місяці тому

    Was machen sie da mit der routierenden Drahtbürsten ?

  • @mazyd4091
    @mazyd4091 2 місяці тому

    just a SUPER random thing to ask lol but why do the brits call a jack stand an “axel stand”? ..

    • @TheKsharm
      @TheKsharm 4 дні тому

      They are two different things. The jack lifts the car and the axle stand is the fixed bit that looks like a tripod that you put under the axle traditionally

  • @ianclay3269
    @ianclay3269 2 місяці тому

    Try the B5053 between Ipstones and Buxton. you won't regret it. Great car BTW.

  • @nigelbryant5932
    @nigelbryant5932 2 місяці тому

    I had exactly the same problem with my SLK. I painted mine with black hammer paint ( by brush) looks great and requires no masking

  • @calamityyy
    @calamityyy 2 місяці тому

    I’d stretch the budget and get a MK7 TDI if you’re able to. Way nicer.

    • @JG-ge3ui
      @JG-ge3ui 9 днів тому

      the mk6 feels alot more solid for most people who have driven both.

  • @bongohuggy
    @bongohuggy 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, great guide, will be coming back for other videos 😊

  • @CSestp
    @CSestp 2 місяці тому

    Do you think we dont know how to google? Just get to the fix, screw intro and narration.

    • @CarThought
      @CarThought 2 місяці тому

      Going to the cinema must be torture for you 😀

    • @CSestp
      @CSestp 2 місяці тому

      @@CarThought Not especially, save for movies written by people that don't understand economics of words, then yea its torture.

  • @roshen1538
    @roshen1538 2 місяці тому

    2024 🎉 I have Golf 5 2.0 TDI from November 2004 and I have almost all your stuff, but my steering wheel is stock 😢

  • @leviborbely9727
    @leviborbely9727 2 місяці тому

    Got 30K saved up, income is around 3.5K - 4K / month at the moment. Should I save for a house? Or buy a Cls63 amg and live with parents or pay rent to other people?

    • @TheBestblue486
      @TheBestblue486 17 днів тому

      Finance and dont buy with cash. If u wanna drive it daily its not worth it, unless you work like 2 miles from home.

  • @tedjohnson64
    @tedjohnson64 2 місяці тому

    70 pounds per hour for labor? How is that possible? That’s only $86 (US dollars). VW labor rate is a lot cheaper than Mercedes, but in the Seattle area, VW labor is $193/hour.

    • @CarThought
      @CarThought 2 місяці тому

      That’s very interesting, it could be because the USA is a much wealthier country than the UK. Just look at the difference between the average salaries. The national average salary is only £34,900 ($43,075) before tax. The UK average house price is £302,000 ($372,852).

    • @tedjohnson64
      @tedjohnson64 2 місяці тому

      @@CarThought That's a very insightful observation! I'd always thought of the UK as being more expensive, but I never actually looked at useful measures (salary, home price) to normalize the two. So I did a little experiment... Experiment results: turns out there's about a 3x multiplier (home prices, household income) b/n the UK and the USA (details below). I called a Mercedes dealer in Seattle and they quoted me $285/hour labor rate. Dividing by 3 (to normalize for UK vs USA) yields £95/hr labor rate. So a bit above your £70/hr labor rate estimate, but not a huge difference. More details: in Washington state, salaries and home prices vary widely (farmers in eastern WA, vs tech industry in the Seattle area), so if we just look at the Seattle area, the median home price is $850,000 (source: www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/King-County_WA/overview). And the median household income is $99,000 (as of 2020, per kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/independent/forecasting/king-county-economy-status/king-county-economic-indicators/household-income). So basically 3x higher in the US (vs UK) for both home price and household income. To find the AMG labor rate at a Mercedes dealer, I called Mercedes of Seattle's service department. They said that the labor rate depended on the model, the type of repair, and required a VIN. So I found a 2018 C63 S for sale on autotrader.com, and gave them that VIN, and asked for a quote for doing pads and rotors for the front brakes. Result $4,084 for parts (!), because the rotors are ceramic. And $570 for 2 hours of labor. Which means $285/hr for labor. To convert that $285/hr labor rate into UK prices, we divide by 3: $285/3 = £95 Thanks for giving me the idea for this experiment, it was quite fun! BTW, the 2018 AMG C63 I used the VIN from is here: www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/712781457?listingType=USED&makeCode=MB&modelCode=C63AMG&newSearch=true&numRecords=25&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fmercedes-benz%2Fc-63-amg%2Fs&sortBy=relevance&trimCode=C63AMG%7CS&zip=98004&clickType=supplemental

    • @tedjohnson64
      @tedjohnson64 2 місяці тому

      ​@@CarThought (Resubmitting, as my original reply disappeared. Perhaps due to the source URL's I added for the cost info? I've deleted them now) That's a very insightful observation, as I'd always thought of the UK as being more expensive, or at least equally expensive. However I never actually looked at the (salary, home price) to normalize vs. the US prices. So I did a little experiment to see if I could make sense of the mechanic labor price disparity. Experiment results: turns out there's about a 3x multiplier (home prices, household income) b/n the UK and the USA (details below). I called a Mercedes dealer in Seattle and they quoted me $285/hour labor rate. Dividing by 3 (to normalize for UK vs USA) yields £95 pound/hr labor rate. So a bit above your £70/hr labor rate estimate, but not a huge difference. More details: in Washington state, salaries and home prices vary widely (farmers in eastern WA, vs tech industry in the Seattle area), so if we just look at the Seattle area, the median home price is $850,000. And the median household income is $99,000. So basically 3x higher in the US (vs UK) for both home price and household income. To find the AMG labor rate at a Mercedes dealer, I called Mercedes of Seattle's service department. They said that the labor rate depended on the model, the type of repair, and required a VIN. So I found a 2018 C63 S for sale on autotrader.com, and gave them that VIN, and asked for a quote for doing pads and rotors for the front brakes. Result $4,084 for parts (!), because the rotors are ceramic. And $570 for 2 hours of labor. Which means $285/hr for labor. Dividing $285/3 = £95 (for the 3x multiplier, USA vs UK)

  • @N_O_R_R_I_E
    @N_O_R_R_I_E 2 місяці тому

    can anyone possibly give me a link to the Greddy exhaust please ? (UK only)

  • @tedjohnson64
    @tedjohnson64 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing those links, I’d never heard of self-adhesive felt and was wondering how you got the felt to stay in place. Also, I’m impressed at your convenience in disassembling the dashboard.

  • @goldenegg1063
    @goldenegg1063 2 місяці тому

    The jokes about ALL mx5s are from people who have NEVER sat in one Yet alone EVER driven one . . Just jealous idiots who would crash one in seconds on a rainy day cus they are crap drivers who rely on computer aided mods to make them drive better . . Plain and simple TRUTH 👍

  • @WilliamEARLEY-kk4bt
    @WilliamEARLEY-kk4bt 2 місяці тому

    Very useful information and well presented. Thank you 😊

  • @stevenspilly
    @stevenspilly 2 місяці тому

    Ive had a w204 c63 for 9 years and its cost me virtually nothing. 170,000 kms now

  • @jjv65uk
    @jjv65uk 2 місяці тому

    Badge looks a tad wonky to me 🧐

  • @H1malik9314
    @H1malik9314 2 місяці тому

    👌👏unbelievable

  • @soultanasmaga9661
    @soultanasmaga9661 2 місяці тому

    Hddhhddh

  • @christopher8187
    @christopher8187 2 місяці тому

    Oil is cheaper than steel!

  • @malcolmmacdougall
    @malcolmmacdougall 2 місяці тому

    for me driving it 3 times a week it cost about the same as my Honda...............except the tax, insurance and the big service.

  • @kevinsmith696
    @kevinsmith696 2 місяці тому

    110 euro doesn’t seem bad for labor considering its a mercedes

  • @dawidch1787
    @dawidch1787 2 місяці тому

    I like this look too

  • @tourdetinus1743
    @tourdetinus1743 2 місяці тому

    2:35 that vent is there to led the air (pressure) out when you close the door. Or else your roof and windows will shake when you close the door

  • @Iamjalonweston
    @Iamjalonweston 2 місяці тому

    🚀

  • @andretraversy9391
    @andretraversy9391 2 місяці тому

    Merci