Mercedes Cost of Ownership - Explained
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
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Mercedes Cost of Ownership
For years I've been told like everyone else that owning a Mercedes is very expensive and impractical. Today I take cover the cost of my first 4 months of ownership and tell you exactly what I've spent on maintaining my 2014 Mercedes C300.
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I drive a 2012 GLK and I get the maintenance done by AAA. Oil change, once a year, is about $120, mostly because it has a larger oil capacity than other cars. I get the transmission fluid changed for just over $200 bucks and had my front pads replaced and rotors turned for about $400 bucks. No issues.
I own a 2002 SLK 320 with 140K on the odometer. The only item replaced has been the water pump and normal maintenance performed. I also had the roof panel repainted due to clear coat failure. Not bad for a 20 year old vehicle.
Not at all. Not gonna lie, I do miss this car. Might have to get a c63 in the future.
Some of the guys talking of Mercedes being expensive to maintain are just funny
@@rufaimuhammadaminu6873 The water pump oem cost $119 dollars. Labor cost brought the total amount to $885 dollars.
Don’t buy these cars if you’re type of a guy that waits for a tow truck on a side of a road for someone to come and change your flat tire. Unless of course you’re loaded to the gills…
There are some of us who aren’t afraid to tackle a brake job - changing rotors and pads - doing a simple oil change. Changing a busted light bulb. Simple diagnosis etc etc
Yes there are repairs that requires specialized computers etc etc. If the repairs cost more than what the car is worth, by all means junk it and get another.
These cars are nothing but tools.
Don’t get attached to them like a wife!
Heck sometimes the wife runs away but your ride is righteous by your side…
Hahaha. Just learn not to get attached to anything I guess.
If you are buying / thinking of buying an (any) older "premium" car, then you definitely need to be happy with the costs to repair it; just like people, cars don't get better as they grow older !! Seals, belts, brakes, tires, all of these things wear; and the vehicle regular maintenance becomes really important as the car gets older. Having said that, owning and driving an older car like a Mercedes is a pleasure that makes up for the costs of ownership, you just have to be prepared to pay those costs. As my M.B. dealer service advisor says, yes you pay a little extra, but the work done is all up to Mercedes standards and requirements.
Oh BTW, I have a 2009 SLK300, just coming up to 93,000 kilometers, runs like a dream thanks to M.B. servicing since it was new.
Hey, I’m actually looking into buying a C3 hundred myself and everyone is telling me the exact same stuff that you were saying in the beginning of the video. I just wanted to make this comment to see if it’s still working out good for you and if the cars treat you well
I want one and I’m about to turn 18 family and friends are saying the exact same thing that I’m not gonna be able to maintain it that it’s not good in the long run but I wanna know what I will be getting myself into before buying this video gave me a little bit of knowledge on that thanks
In Australia, Mercedes service guide is 25,000kms (15,000miles) or 12 months, which ever is first. So it is more expensive than you think.
Most people here do 10,000 miles so the milage service is redundant.
10,000 miles is nothing. The question is what happens after 50 to 100k or 5 years later?
Then see the repair costs for water pump or other part failures.
For German car I would buy a very low mileage or very high mileage. I would avoid between 130k-180k km because most expensive stuff would be broken and replaced by then. Got a CLK350 at 190k km, drove for 4 years/89000km and spent $0 on repair except wear and tear item. Oil change every 15000km and it runs like new, maybe even better than my C300 because of the V6 and RWD and it makes some really nice noise when I delete the muffler. M272 engine is a beast and I hope it lasts a lot longer. Just make sure to change OEM parts instead of aftermarket like the ex-owner and you know you will have around double the lifetime of the part you replace. Quality is key!
Without a doubt. It was a fun car but also time to move on for now.
Most definitely, it's very good to know the history of the vehicle you are looking at as well. Even better if you know the previous owner personally.
Hmm, my 2015 fully loaded ML63 still runs like new, even battery is
original one. Needed set of new tires, had one recall(steering gear box screws for rust issue) plus twice a year service. Even air suspension has been trouble free.
@@tonyhwang3888 Like most things, if you take care of them they will last.
It is a myth that mercedes is unaffordable. Had a 2016 model for 1.3 years and no problem whatsover. Breaks and oil, yes. Not too bad. Best car we ever had and had many.
Is it a brand new Merc? If so, then no surprise. First 3-4 years it will be covered under warranty etc. Otherwise, not every model is prone to failures
This one was a 2014. Not new, but still a great car if maintained properly.
@@DJBumgarner I bought a 2005 C class 220d elegance in 2017. I was using her for 3 years and I loved it. An idiot totalled it (Economic TL) in a parking lot, otherwise I would still drive it
Are Mercedes Benz realiabe cars? I’m looking at this 1991 Mercedes benz
If maintained properly, yes.
Mercedes benz actually ratesthe most reliable among the german brands next is Porsche. most of the complaints I hear usually happen after the warranty.
Thankfully I never had any issues out of mine.
Especially with the X5.
I have experienced with both BMW and Mercedes. Mercedes is far more reliable even though BMW is more engaging to drive. I tend to speed a lot in a BMW, whereas I would just cruise and chill in my Mercedes. I have no experience with Audi reliability but my mechanic said don’t even try to get one lol. No idea about Porsche but that will be my next car and if it is reliable as you said then I’m down 😍. I always bring my car to my Indy shop and in my experience over the year, the maintenance is about the same with my Honda Accord V6 a few years back. Oil change is more expensive but it last 3 times Japanese cars so you do the math. My oil change is only $120 Liqui-moly oil and I am happy with that
I can afford an used Mercedes, but what year would you buy? 2021 or better a 3 or 4 years old model? What importance maintenance down the road and the cost of it I should be aware
Whatever you do, don’t buy a 2008 c class. The engine had terrible problems. But any class from 2009-2014 is rock solid.
I just picked up a 2010 c300 with 129k miles for $6k and I’m in love.
As long as you don’t cheap out on maintenance, you’ll be just fine
Yeah I had a 2003 s500 160 oil change
How was the reliability for you?
@@DJBumgarner it was a nice car I totaled it recently I had no issues at all with it I got a 2011 s550 AMG now
@@spencerherts8684 It sucks that you totaled it but congrats on your new ride! I can’t wait to start my modifications to the C300.
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4 months of hwy driving is rental car. How is it after 8 years.
Can you do a full one year update on the car? I wanna buy a new E class, how long u think I could go without having issues? 6-7 years?
I actually sold the car. I do wish I still had it though. However, I do have my eyes on another Mercedes in the future.
@@DJBumgarner bet
I bought a used one
I love it
What year?
@@DJBumgarner 16
@@betherealdeal Good deal. I hope you enjoy it.
@@DJBumgarner thx
Some people are crying oh it’s a money pit etc etc
If you can’t change oil / rotate tires/ do a brake job / change cabin air filters / heck pay someone to do it for you..
The dealer love folks like this. Engineers made designed things so that many tasks can be done by an owner. There are some guys who have never held a screw driver before. Their man card must be revoked
@@betherealdeal Are you going to be doing any modifications to yours?
Do you think real MB
drivers care about cost? BTW ours never had any major
issue other than twice a year scheduled service.
Of course they don't. However, many who are possibly considering buying a Mercedes most definitely do care about maintenance costs.
So in a nutshell, Be prepared for any size of repair bill Kkkkkkkkkk😂😂😂😂
Basically right.
Mey be the guys who work on your Mercedes Benz just CHEAT you. But no car is more reliable like Merc
wayne rooney
He's obviously has never had an S Class.