That is a common issue with the 722.9, and the 722.6 had the same acting issue from 2-1 on the V12s as well. Take it to the MB dealership and tell them to update the software. The new software helps a lot, plus reset the adaptation. Your style of driving vs someone else's never goes along. The tranny will adopt to your style of driving with the first 40 shifts!
Due to how genuine, open and authentic you are I am subscribing to this channel and your personal channel. I have been watching your videos for months and you deserve EVERY view and like! Seem like like one of the few real "Human" content providers with all of your posts.. Thank you.
I don’t know if someone else is such a weirdo as I am, but for me it takes years to actually subscribe to a channel, which means that channel that I subbed, it’s a channel that I’m finally interested in watching every single video, and congratulations Mike, you just earned my super rare sub…
Did you see if MB has a software update for the transmission? Wife has a 2016 GLC and it would hesitate in 2nd gear when you came out of a turn. It was similar to what you are experiencing. MB came out with a transmission software update and it took care of the problem.
Everyone has an opinion of the best this or that. But this car is far from the best in any category. Big engine,a lot of HP, loud exhaust but it's heavy and unreliable. The Lexus LC 500 is leaps and bounds ahead of this.
I bet ProClip makes a wireless phone charging mount for your car. They tend to mount in between dash trim pieces rather than directly on a vent. Could get it hard wired so there would be minimal eye sore from cables cluttering your interior cabin.
Why would anybody want a 4,800 pound AMG coupe that costs as much as a 911 GT3 but is slower than an M340i… Car definitely looks great but for a quarter million it needs to offer more.
@@AutoVlogOfficialBecause it's a far better car in real world everyday driving than either of them, and in fact almost any other car in the world, in my opinion.
Your car is absolutely beautiful! Every angle, the color, and the interior is just perfect. Roll with the quirks, man. Everyone else is lusting for this car! I have a 2003 CL600 twin turbo. I've had it for six years. I drove it 500 miles over the xmas holiday, and it is still the best car I have ever owned! The interior looks brand new, every feature still works (including the windshield washer). It will throw your toupee into the back seat when you goose it, and it is the epitome of THE grand cruiser. (My trunk will hold four golf bags, but I've never tried to golf) Thank you for the video.
Wrong? Mazda's wrap looks like Mercedes red. Without German auto technology japs still be making wheel barrows and bicycles instead of cars they had to copy German technology before WW2 during WW2 and post WW2. Before that time they made nothing but rice patties.
Your trunk space issues is only a problem in these fully optioned/upper market cars that are outfitted with the Burmester High End 3-D surround sound system. The subwoofer and its housing occupy what is ordinarily a totally open space symmetrical to trunks right side. That soundsystem, when fully engaged in its 3-D setting with a new/clean CD (yes its a throwback... but trust) of either classical or a really nuanced piece of music will give you the best sound experience you've ever had... anywhere. A totally worthwhile sacrifice for a dirty old golf bag haha. Great car... love the red wrap... great call on that.
100% agree. I actually use my old CD collection in mine - CDs have a fidelity level far, far above what your Bluetooth phone is feeding the system. I have the Burmester High End 3-D system and have had other top systems (Levinson, B&O, Bose) and none come close to the Burmester High End.
For the vent reflection issue have you tried rolling down the windows to see if still there? I only say this because you said it may be due to the tint.
Man, I love the exhaust setup of your AMG! Awesome videos! Can you give us a little more sound clips with open valves at idle? Love it!!! Keep up the great work!
As for the reflection of the vents...have you thought about carbon fiber covers for all the vents...maybe any chrome in there...to make it black and red? I don't know how just those 2 vents being black would look but that would most likely fix the reflection issue. I wish I had that car and those issues...lol. Sharp doesn't even come close to explaining how it looks in that red and that body style. I'm not big on the lowering, as where I live if it's that low it's rubbing like a "teenager's rice burner in a parking lot filled with raised speed breaks"...lol. Drives around here can wreck even standard stance cars like my wife's Camry...not my Silverado 6 inch lifted..lol. BUT, it's a good day every time I get to see that car. One of these days....... Take care and Merry Christmas from central Alabama.
Totally agree on the mirror reflection.....this is very dangerous as a driver needs to be able to rely on what he or she sees in a split second. In the video the reflection looked massive. This needs to be addressed by the manufacturer.
Some cars are worth the hassle. I had a high-milage BMW E60 M5 for 3 years, and the problems were endless, but when it ran, it RAN. I had a lot of smiles and laughs in that car
You inspired me to start youtubing my car adventures. I didnt think it would be possible for a middle aged dude who doesnt go to meets or buy a new lambo every week to actually find his audience on YT, but you proved to me it can be done. Thanks!
Sound engineer here. Is there a gain adjustment on the mic? It sounds like it’s clipping. Try turning down the gain on the mic if possible, or place it further from your mouth (although that will also introduce more noise and crappier voice quality)
Agree 100% on all points, although I do not mount my phone. Even the 9 speed has a tendency to jump when going very slow to almost stop, then pulling away. For me the big irritant is the golf clubs. I remove the driver and 3 wood. Never had to do that!!
The reflection issue is really annoying, and I'd have to sell up on that basis! Here in the UK I have a daily, 2010 W204 Amg line. Its nothing like how you've described the S class. Which is crazy!
When you put a wrap on your car, do you have to change anything with the registration or insurance? If you change the color for example, your Mercedes went from silver to red.
what your talking about around 6:00 with the transmission lagging, this happens on my 2009 SL550, V8 with the 7-speed transmission, when i come close to a stop and then i hit the gas it will pause and 2 seconds later it will kick down so violently that the car jumps forward even tho im not flooring it or anything like that.
I was going to mention the mic but you did it for me :). In future if you have to use external mic for whatever reason, maybe record your voice at home and put it in as voice over. Might not be perfect because of lip sync and all, but probably better than external mic.
I actually have the S5 50 coupe 2016 I actually love the car just like you said one of my things I don’t like is the sunroof doesn’t go back. Number two remote start it’s an option when you first buy the car unless you want to keep the MB system and that’s a little expensive. I did put a valve exhaust on my car. I really enjoy it. The comfort is awesome but I do miss having a four-door S class for the backseat option, but this is by far my favorite Benz. I wish I could put it up and save itas a driver, not rich enough yet. Enjoy your videos as usual good luck in your new adventure of life please be careful in your travel have a wonderful holiday.
lol for the transmission issue at 5:39 I have the 9G and it does the same thing. I barely noticed it because I drive the car in manual mode 90% of the time. I only put it in automatic if I'm pulling out on a 55mph road so I can get to 60 in the fun little 4 seconds. I know exactly what you're talking about though as a 2019 c43 amg owner. Also one huge thing I noticed is after getting a transmission service with new fluid my 1st to 2nd got significantly smoother. Maybe yours needs a fluid change. I love my car my only complaint is that I don't have air suspension and the ability to raise it during Winter when it snows.
I thinly issue is it’s to much red. Red calipers, red interior red exterior idk. Change the caliper color to the carbon ceramic burnt orange might help.
Nice problems to have I suppose. I’ll try not to think about it when I driving my crappy Chevy that I still owe 20k on. But I watch your videos to dream!
I remember looking at one at the dealer in germany when this type was brand new. I sat in it and already found the broken plastic trunk release handle in the foot room!
ZF stock tuning is sport mode leaves in first only “only” when it actually comes to a complete stop otherwise all other movements including the rolling of a stop sign the car will be in second now if you stomp it it will kick down to first for me as a speed enthusiast with a 700whp 650i TT 4.4L V8 BMW I like that is gives me options.
I really don’t like RED cars🚗 But i gotta say,i love the look of your S65.Even before the wrap and with the alloys you had on it previously.And the red interior is beautiful
The battery is directly behind the back seat on the left hand side that back panel is simple to get to, the two plastic pins pull out then slide the panel out.
Most Benz batteries are in the boot the reason being most people park nose in a parking space if you have a flat battery is so easy for the roadside assistance to access the battery and put jump leads on or replace it you just remove the cover for the spare and it’s to the top right not in some hot well in the engine bay it’s easier.
You need to reset the transmission, it’s very easy, switch the car off, then out the key in position 1 without turning the car on. Now keep the accelerator pressed down completely for 30 seconds. Then switch the car off and wait 2 minutes. Now your transmission should have reset. Now drive your car for 15 minutes in sport mode. It’s a common issue with Mercedes learning transmissions.
I have a 2008 CL 63 AMG p30. The p30 package is a performance horsepower and transmission enhancement and I don’t have that problem with the transmission. Check to see if you can add that to your car. What is the color of your wrap? Beautiful color
You could turn it where it will adjust at and take care of that problem I have a 2016 S550 AMG can I tell you no issues with hesitation it's just as fast my opinion I like to S550 AMG it's it's more smoother more closer and you don't have them issues with seeing reflection through your mirrors if your windows are tinted or not
It's good to be happy with your car. I'm happy with mine. For me it's a joy to drive and I love the inside set up. I have a 2017 and I hope to have it for many more years. I enjoy your videos. Keep on keeping on.
When I signed everything and shook hands with the purchase of my 24' Wrangler, they suddenly told me that I only have one key fob. I had to purchase a second key fob, which I did, for about three hundred dollars. Also, I bought this 24' Wrangler from a Cadillac dealership with about 980 miles on it. All said I'm ok with the Jeep and the mods it came with but not happy with the Cadillac dealership I purchased it from. I'm 68. This Jeep was a check off my automotive bucket list. A Cadillac and a Mustang are the final two. What do you think the chances are that I'll be buying a Cadillac from my local dealership? I guess a Mustang will be next on the bucket list.
Thank you for this video. And yes, you have a point with your issues. But since you asked for comments, here is mine. Take a watch, a house, a piece of furniture, a car in our case, audio electronics and the like. Products in that price range are generally hand me downs from millionaires or at the least from people who don't have to care about these issues. In your case, they would just take their Range Rover or their Continental on days when the sun reflects too much. Or whatever the issue might be in a particular case. In other words, "normal" people already know that there is going to be some compromises when they buy a vehicle or any other product. Because if they don't want compromises, they would just go Masonry or West Coast Customs and pay them to delete any and all annoying shortcomings. It's like you buy an old mansion at auction because it was cheap and then complain about the heating bill for the 25000 square feet. I had the same issue with the batteries. It was annoying as heck to replace them, very expensive and time consuming. Because it wasn't designed for me to replace. That wasn't a priority at all. I was supposed to pay my local dealer $1300 to do this exact job. It is not Mercedes s fault that I'm a cheapo and can't really afford vehicles like that. I mean, I hope you sense I am not that serious, but you get my point. With cars like that, you take your G Wagon to do to our shopping, your 911 or ZL 1 to visit your in laws on the weekend and the S65 you only drive to Sunday service with your wife. That is for what these vehicles are designed for.
Be very careful with vent mounts for phone holders. Ruined my E class vent with it and my brother ruined his M3 vent. It was a very expensive mistake when the vent slat came off and my phone came crashing down
I have a 2016 S550 coupe which the trunk space should be the same and I play a lot of golf. I take the "wood" clubs out of the bag and they fit nicely in the trunk by themselves out of the bag. You can also just set them inside of the car if needed. I agree that the trunk space is limited.
I’m sure you’ve figured it out now but il post anyway since your content helped me a lot and in turn would love to help you. If your still using a Sony camera when you use the lav mic you have to turn the mic volume down on the camera overwise It sounds like this. I’m guessing you have the volume set at around 22 for when you use the internal mic. You might need to drop it as low as 10 when using the lav. I always do a test speaking watching the audio levels bar. You want to make sure it does not go into the orange and red zone. Hey I’m sure you know this already and probably just forgot to adjust the levels when recording this since I’ve done the exact same myself! Either way though wanted to share to help. I hope you are doing ok and wish you all the best through the holidays. Love the car by the way!
Love you Mike, been a sub since the early years , sorry you're going through personal stuff, same here, love to meet you one day gran some beers n shoot the breeze...... Keep uploading ...love you man💪🏻👊🏻🤟🏻
...I further agree with all other complaints....the transmission is another shocker but the other points are indeed annoying as well especially if you consider the price for the vehicle....As the owner pointed rightfully out, even less expensive cars do not have these issues, which means all of the complaints are indeed completely avoidable.
Had the same problem with the vent mount on my C Class, just a piece of paper just enough to stop it swivelling when you turn a corner is all that is needed, I get your gripe!
That is a common issue with the 722.9, and the 722.6 had the same acting issue from 2-1 on the V12s as well. Take it to the MB dealership and tell them to update the software. The new software helps a lot, plus reset the adaptation. Your style of driving vs someone else's never goes along. The tranny will adopt to your style of driving with the first 40 shifts!
Due to how genuine, open and authentic you are I am subscribing to this channel and your personal channel. I have been watching your videos for months and you deserve EVERY view and like! Seem like like one of the few real "Human" content providers with all of your posts.. Thank you.
I don’t know if someone else is such a weirdo as I am, but for me it takes years to actually subscribe to a channel, which means that channel that I subbed, it’s a channel that I’m finally interested in watching every single video, and congratulations Mike, you just earned my super rare sub…
Did you see if MB has a software update for the transmission? Wife has a 2016 GLC and it would hesitate in 2nd gear when you came out of a turn. It was similar to what you are experiencing. MB came out with a transmission software update and it took care of the problem.
For 250 plus grand…..he shouldn’t have to a damn thing for years.
Mine 2010 S600 do the same thing.
Nice car is not worth 250k. Stop the CAP! You can buy this exact car for less than 80k on carguru.
@@beeweezee71888yeah used with a ton of mileage (at least the 65). But brand new off the lot with a full mb warranty? Yup 250k buddy.
@@MrAPM316this car ain’t no 250k brand new
Everyone has an opinion of the best this or that. But this car is far from the best in any category. Big engine,a lot of HP, loud exhaust but it's heavy and unreliable. The Lexus LC 500 is leaps and bounds ahead of this.
Thank God I will buy one for myself
Dropping the video quality to 144p makes the mic sound better lol👍
I bet ProClip makes a wireless phone charging mount for your car. They tend to mount in between dash trim pieces rather than directly on a vent. Could get it hard wired so there would be minimal eye sore from cables cluttering your interior cabin.
Why would anybody want a 4,800 pound AMG coupe that costs as much as a 911 GT3 but is slower than an M340i… Car definitely looks great but for a quarter million it needs to offer more.
Dumbest comment ever 😂
@@AutoVlogOfficialBecause it's a far better car in real world everyday driving than either of them, and in fact almost any other car in the world, in my opinion.
Your car is absolutely beautiful! Every angle, the color, and the interior is just perfect. Roll with the quirks, man. Everyone else is lusting for this car!
I have a 2003 CL600 twin turbo. I've had it for six years. I drove it 500 miles over the xmas holiday, and it is still the best car I have ever owned! The interior looks brand new, every feature still works (including the windshield washer). It will throw your toupee into the back seat when you goose it, and it is the epitome of THE grand cruiser. (My trunk will hold four golf bags, but I've never tried to golf) Thank you for the video.
The wrap looks like Mazda's best red . Classy.
Wrong? Mazda's wrap looks like Mercedes red. Without German auto technology japs still be making wheel barrows and bicycles instead of cars they had to copy German technology before WW2 during WW2 and post WW2. Before that time they made nothing but rice patties.
@Rickswars take your meds grandpa
Yourvthird person impression @6:59 of the Transmission having inside talk with itself was impressive. "BOOM!"😂
Audio is bad at the beginning
@CitarNosis317 nah its a muffled sound
It’s like driving a manual. If you were to try to start from 2nd gear. Just out of the power band.
Great video one day I will own a Benz💪🏾💯
Your trunk space issues is only a problem in these fully optioned/upper market cars that are outfitted with the Burmester High End 3-D surround sound system. The subwoofer and its housing occupy what is ordinarily a totally open space symmetrical to trunks right side. That soundsystem, when fully engaged in its 3-D setting with a new/clean CD (yes its a throwback... but trust) of either classical or a really nuanced piece of music will give you the best sound experience you've ever had... anywhere. A totally worthwhile sacrifice for a dirty old golf bag haha. Great car... love the red wrap... great call on that.
100% agree. I actually use my old CD collection in mine - CDs have a fidelity level far, far above what your Bluetooth phone is feeding the system. I have the Burmester High End 3-D system and have had other top systems (Levinson, B&O, Bose) and none come close to the Burmester High End.
I'm so down for all these new videos, hope the channel picks up again
For the vent reflection issue have you tried rolling down the windows to see if still there? I only say this because you said it may be due to the tint.
Yeah he might have metalized window tint wich is realy reflective
Man, I love the exhaust setup of your AMG! Awesome videos! Can you give us a little more sound clips with open valves at idle? Love it!!! Keep up the great work!
s65 facelift coupe is my all time dream car probably. It just does everything, including burning your money. S63 would also do it for me though
the 65 is stunning. but one nice thing about my 63 is the all-wheel drive. i have never even heard a tire chirp, let alone spin.
The ambient lighting reflects on the window as well at night, resulting in a significant glare
As for the reflection of the vents...have you thought about carbon fiber covers for all the vents...maybe any chrome in there...to make it black and red? I don't know how just those 2 vents being black would look but that would most likely fix the reflection issue. I wish I had that car and those issues...lol. Sharp doesn't even come close to explaining how it looks in that red and that body style. I'm not big on the lowering, as where I live if it's that low it's rubbing like a "teenager's rice burner in a parking lot filled with raised speed breaks"...lol. Drives around here can wreck even standard stance cars like my wife's Camry...not my Silverado 6 inch lifted..lol. BUT, it's a good day every time I get to see that car. One of these days....... Take care and Merry Christmas from central Alabama.
Totally agree on the mirror reflection.....this is very dangerous as a driver needs to be able to rely on what he or she sees in a split second. In the video the reflection looked massive. This needs to be addressed by the manufacturer.
Damn… did she take half the microphone too man?? Smh. 🤦♂️
Some cars are worth the hassle. I had a high-milage BMW E60 M5 for 3 years, and the problems were endless, but when it ran, it RAN. I had a lot of smiles and laughs in that car
You inspired me to start youtubing my car adventures. I didnt think it would be possible for a middle aged dude who doesnt go to meets or buy a new lambo every week to actually find his audience on YT, but you proved to me it can be done. Thanks!
Absolutely beautiful piece of art. RIP to the mic.
Black out the vents and that may reduce the reflection, possible that your window tint is not good, good film should only reflect outside
Sound engineer here. Is there a gain adjustment on the mic? It sounds like it’s clipping. Try turning down the gain on the mic if possible, or place it further from your mouth (although that will also introduce more noise and crappier voice quality)
I couldn't deal with the side mirrors.
That’s why I bought a Mitsubishi mirage
I have the same car and don't get the reflection. I think it is his window tint.
Good day! I’m having issues with one of my tires and need to keep a portable inflator in the car any suggestions?
Agree 100% on all points, although I do not mount my phone. Even the 9 speed has a tendency to jump when going very slow to almost stop, then pulling away. For me the big irritant is the golf clubs. I remove the driver and 3 wood. Never had to do that!!
The reflection issue is really annoying, and I'd have to sell up on that basis! Here in the UK I have a daily, 2010 W204 Amg line. Its nothing like how you've described the S class. Which is crazy!
When you put a wrap on your car, do you have to change anything with the registration or insurance? If you change the color for example, your Mercedes went from silver to red.
Great content. What year is this vehicle? What size are the rims? Can rhe s63 4matic also house these size rims with not rubbing/ Issues?
You could fix your mike before go whining about quality.
Huh?
He meant "mic"
Mike 😅 you sound uneducated
Pun intended?
Don't be an ass, if youn watched the video he already said he wont be using it again.
I think the shifting problem is something that occurs in all the 7 speed vs 9 speed in the newer models that I’ve driven I haven’t had that issue.
what your talking about around 6:00 with the transmission lagging, this happens on my 2009 SL550, V8 with the 7-speed transmission, when i come close to a stop and then i hit the gas it will pause and 2 seconds later it will kick down so violently that the car jumps forward even tho im not flooring it or anything like that.
I was going to mention the mic but you did it for me :). In future if you have to use external mic for whatever reason, maybe record your voice at home and put it in as voice over. Might not be perfect because of lip sync and all, but probably better than external mic.
I actually have the S5 50 coupe 2016 I actually love the car just like you said one of my things I don’t like is the sunroof doesn’t go back. Number two remote start it’s an option when you first buy the car unless you want to keep the MB system and that’s a little expensive. I did put a valve exhaust on my car. I really enjoy it. The comfort is awesome but I do miss having a four-door S class for the backseat option, but this is by far my favorite Benz. I wish I could put it up and save itas a driver, not rich enough yet. Enjoy your videos as usual good luck in your new adventure of life please be careful in your travel have a wonderful holiday.
lol for the transmission issue at 5:39 I have the 9G and it does the same thing. I barely noticed it because I drive the car in manual mode 90% of the time. I only put it in automatic if I'm pulling out on a 55mph road so I can get to 60 in the fun little 4 seconds. I know exactly what you're talking about though as a 2019 c43 amg owner. Also one huge thing I noticed is after getting a transmission service with new fluid my 1st to 2nd got significantly smoother. Maybe yours needs a fluid change. I love my car my only complaint is that I don't have air suspension and the ability to raise it during Winter when it snows.
I thinly issue is it’s to much red. Red calipers, red interior red exterior idk. Change the caliper color to the carbon ceramic burnt orange might help.
Great video! Thanks for the history on the S65 and previous CL
The vent reflection problem is common on a lot of vehicles. Once you see it, it's difficult not to see it. Hope you're doing well, Mike! 👍🏻👊🏻
Would have never known that it was wrapped. Fantastic wrap and a beautiful vehicle.
Mike it's a additional extra for the rear seats to come down on my S65 the rear seats comes down but you've got to pay for it when ordering
Lmao I have a base model 2008 Ford Focus with crank windows and even then it has folding 60/40 rear seats
Beautiful S65. Can you tell me who manufactures those wheels and what size are they?
Nice problems to have I suppose. I’ll try not to think about it when I driving my crappy Chevy that I still owe 20k on. But I watch your videos to dream!
Anything outside of an oil change and wheel alignment will cost at least $1k to fix. Those are money pit problems on the Mercedes
I remember looking at one at the dealer in germany when this type was brand new. I sat in it and already found the broken plastic trunk release handle in the foot room!
ZF stock tuning is sport mode leaves in first only “only” when it actually comes to a complete stop otherwise all other movements including the rolling of a stop sign the car will be in second now if you stomp it it will kick down to first for me as a speed enthusiast with a 700whp 650i TT 4.4L V8 BMW I like that is gives me options.
Oh that issue of transmission I was very worried I thought my car had a transmission problem. It gets really very annoying.
Own SL 65 AMG
I really don’t like RED cars🚗 But i gotta say,i love the look of your S65.Even before the wrap and with the alloys you had on it previously.And the red interior is beautiful
The battery is directly behind the back seat on the left hand side that back panel is simple to get to, the two plastic pins pull out then slide the panel out.
Good day brother. Did you ever get a software update for the transmission or have a tuner fix it?
If its tinted windows then how about opening the windows to check, if the tint is non negotiable?
Most Benz batteries are in the boot the reason being most people park nose in a parking space if you have a flat battery is so easy for the roadside assistance to access the battery and put jump leads on or replace it you just remove the cover for the spare and it’s to the top right not in some hot well in the engine bay it’s easier.
You need to reset the transmission, it’s very easy, switch the car off, then out the key in position 1 without turning the car on. Now keep the accelerator pressed down completely for 30 seconds. Then switch the car off and wait 2 minutes. Now your transmission should have reset. Now drive your car for 15 minutes in sport mode. It’s a common issue with Mercedes learning transmissions.
This video unique. It got all kind of flavors confuse car, police radio audio and custom tissue in air vent lol 😂 😂😂😂. @Autovlog Thanks Mike.
just be proud of your car Mike because it is the most beautiful one they have ever made and what power that car has, really a beautiful car
i have this reflection too on my W205, specially at night and having the ambient light in the vents.
Subscribed. Love that you keep things genuine, and your content is engaging through stating facts and explaining things fully.
I have a 2008 CL 63 AMG p30. The p30 package is a performance horsepower and transmission enhancement and I don’t have that problem with the transmission. Check to see if you can add that to your car. What is the color of your wrap? Beautiful color
You could turn it where it will adjust at and take care of that problem I have a 2016 S550 AMG can I tell you no issues with hesitation it's just as fast my opinion I like to S550 AMG it's it's more smoother more closer and you don't have them issues with seeing reflection through your mirrors if your windows are tinted or not
It's good to be happy with your car. I'm happy with mine. For me it's a joy to drive and I love the inside set up. I have a 2017 and I hope to have it for many more years. I enjoy your videos. Keep on keeping on.
Your sound effects when coming to the stop sign issue - amazing lol.
Hi Mike - I had similar gearbox issues and cured it with a gearbox service - I oil degrades and can cause low speed issues
When I signed everything and shook hands with the purchase of my 24' Wrangler, they suddenly told me that I only have one key fob. I had to purchase a second key fob, which I did, for about three hundred dollars. Also, I bought this 24' Wrangler from a Cadillac dealership with about 980 miles on it. All said I'm ok with the Jeep and the mods it came with but not happy with the Cadillac dealership I purchased it from. I'm 68. This Jeep was a check off my automotive bucket list. A Cadillac and a Mustang are the final two. What do you think the chances are that I'll be buying a Cadillac from my local dealership? I guess a Mustang will be next on the bucket list.
Maybe your vents are reflecting into the window becouse you might have metalized tint id say go get xpel xr plus at blackout tinting
for VW or Audi I did a simple transmission reset and it fixed the shifting problems, maybe it can work here too!
M8 comp is far superior to this
The side vents reflecting in the window is the same on my new SL. At night time, they are so apparent that it’s almost impossible to see outside.
U should definitely make some content on that sl id love to see it
that external mic sounds like its from the 50s lol love it
I get the Trunk~Boot! I don’t golf, I play guitar and it’s a pain getting certain cases in mine!
Great video!! What wheels are those ? They look fantastic
The mic you use, you sound like the news reported from the 90s. It's very nostalgic, lol. Dang, I am old.
what year is your car, its gorgeous!
It looks like a copy of the VW CC. But at 6X the price.
Thank you for this video. And yes, you have a point with your issues. But since you asked for comments, here is mine. Take a watch, a house, a piece of furniture, a car in our case, audio electronics and the like. Products in that price range are generally hand me downs from millionaires or at the least from people who don't have to care about these issues. In your case, they would just take their Range Rover or their Continental on days when the sun reflects too much. Or whatever the issue might be in a particular case. In other words, "normal" people already know that there is going to be some compromises when they buy a vehicle or any other product. Because if they don't want compromises, they would just go Masonry or West Coast Customs and pay them to delete any and all annoying shortcomings. It's like you buy an old mansion at auction because it was cheap and then complain about the heating bill for the 25000 square feet. I had the same issue with the batteries. It was annoying as heck to replace them, very expensive and time consuming. Because it wasn't designed for me to replace. That wasn't a priority at all. I was supposed to pay my local dealer $1300 to do this exact job. It is not Mercedes s fault that I'm a cheapo and can't really afford vehicles like that. I mean, I hope you sense I am not that serious, but you get my point. With cars like that, you take your G Wagon to do to our shopping, your 911 or ZL 1 to visit your in laws on the weekend and the S65 you only drive to Sunday service with your wife. That is for what these vehicles are designed for.
Be very careful with vent mounts for phone holders. Ruined my E class vent with it and my brother ruined his M3 vent. It was a very expensive mistake when the vent slat came off and my phone came crashing down
Ah Mike, You could just put the window down for one quick drive and figure out if it's the tinting or not. Capt. Obvious reporting in!!
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
I have a 2016 S550 coupe which the trunk space should be the same and I play a lot of golf. I take the "wood" clubs out of the bag and they fit nicely in the trunk by themselves out of the bag. You can also just set them inside of the car if needed. I agree that the trunk space is limited.
The transmission on my SL63 acts the same way. Gives me the occasional head slam (or near it) when it can't pick the gear it wants to be in.
I’m sure you’ve figured it out now but il post anyway since your content helped me a lot and in turn would love to help you. If your still using a Sony camera when you use the lav mic you have to turn the mic volume down on the camera overwise It sounds like this. I’m guessing you have the volume set at around 22 for when you use the internal mic. You might need to drop it as low as 10 when using the lav. I always do a test speaking watching the audio levels bar. You want to make sure it does not go into the orange and red zone. Hey I’m sure you know this already and probably just forgot to adjust the levels when recording this since I’ve done the exact same myself! Either way though wanted to share to help. I hope you are doing ok and wish you all the best through the holidays. Love the car by the way!
what kind of wheels do you have?
10:29 😂😂😂😂😂 that’s hilarious ! lucky it turned out well
One of my favorite views of that car is the 3/4 view looking down the side of it and the way the wheels and tires fill out the wheel wells.
Transmission. My old Mazda does the same thing. My 24' Wrangler does the same thing. It must be inherit with a lot of automatic transmissions.
Love you Mike, been a sub since the early years , sorry you're going through personal stuff, same here, love to meet you one day gran some beers n shoot the breeze...... Keep uploading ...love you man💪🏻👊🏻🤟🏻
I had a CL500. Beautiful to drive. Could be problematic at times.
Does the car not have CarPlay so you don’t need the phone mount?
...I further agree with all other complaints....the transmission is another shocker but the other points are indeed annoying as well especially if you consider the price for the vehicle....As the owner pointed rightfully out, even less expensive cars do not have these issues, which means all of the complaints are indeed completely avoidable.
Good to see you back on track brother
that airvent phone holder problem is an issue among all the benzs of this era. C, GLC, E, S etc
The BMW ZF gearbox has similar issues when approaching traffic lights, but a gearbox remap resolves that issue!!!
Hey Mike, why not tune the transmission to improve responsiveness.
Had the same problem with the vent mount on my C Class, just a piece of paper just enough to stop it swivelling when you turn a corner is all that is needed, I get your gripe!
Maybe you should have kept your R-8 for golf bag transportation? LOL
I hope you and your wife can work things out
Had that same problem with gearbox on my 2017 c350e, thought until now thats was due to electric motor.
All those things that you mention would also annoy me, especially that vent reflection and the movement👍thanks Mike for another great video 👏