I’ve a 1999 w140 S 420. It’s a sublime automobile and still functions flawlessly down to the smallest detail. It’s a slice of car and engineering perfection.
@@derkommissar4986ahahhash I saw all the rich smart parents had these in Miami and I thought it has to be good. And oh my gosh how imposing it looks. The car rolls up in the carpool lane and people notice hahaha
Same! I wanted either an S-class or an SL. No one at my hick-ass elementary school knew what a Mercedes was and they were always trying to say 5.0 Mustangs were superior 🤣.
I also owned a 95 Lorinser, the condition of these cars these days means the world to enjoying or paying. Mine may have been 1 of the best at under 40k and a celebrity owner who fixed anything and all things. So when I got it, in the 2016s, it felt as plush and good as the day it should. Crazy rolls Royce 300k quality for 15k I think paid lol
.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. ...
I was 13 when I first set my butt in a 300SD Mercedes, and I can't get that feeling out of my mind. I would rather take the old S-class like this one, than a brand-new Maybach. Well, I'd actually take Maybach but cash it out and buy the old w140 and then some :)
I had a 1995 E420. Not even the big S-class.. And yes.. I could watch the fuel gauge drop.. it got about 16MPG.. there's one for sale, a 1995 S500, that's a one owner car, 140k on the odometer. But that fuel economy scares me as much watching my wallet open up for repairs and maintenance to keep it up. I'm just a poor waiter, I'd rather get a C class, with better fuel economy. I was considering this S500, but think I should wait for something more economical! Great retro Motorweek videos !
No It's NOT UGLY MR,..... IT'S CLASS ( ( after the w126 560sec ,..Beauty ,... Which I have ), This very Elegant classy ( I have 2 , 300sd ,... and the "famos" S350 turbo ( No problem so far at6 285k) ,.. and I have the Exquisite S500 .( Only 70 k ) I love them All )... Thanks for Presentation )...
@@TheRazvy1990 vieles die lichter ,der Kofferraum Deckel für die Kennzeichen, die Stoßstange und das die us Version im ganzen immer voll Ausstattung haben. Sorry müsste auf deutsch schreiben,weil mein englisch nicht so gut ist😉👍
We got swb's at some point as I've seen them advertised for sale...probably the pre-'95, as this is the '95 mid-cycle refresh that he's reviewing. My '97 last refresh S320 is a LWB, and no "L" in the model designation, for one they couldn't as an "SL320" would be the 2dr vert, ubt no "L" by then as I'm assuming they were all lwb w/the refresh in '95 for the U.S.
Um I think the real reason this test car took an uncharacteristically long 8.0 sec to go 0-60 wasn't the test track temperature, but rather due to having less than 50 break-in miles on the odometer... 3:25
It must have been a uniquely hot day when they measured 8 sec to 62mph, as my worn out 250k miles one makes 7.2s every day you floor it, even when its very hot outside...
That what put most of em off the road, i save a 95 S320 with the dreaded harness. Swapped it with a new unit ($700) and she still rides like a dream 2 years later...
The biodegradable wiring harness was mandated by the government and effected EVERY European auto maker, just Mercedes was the only one to not do a recall...they couldn't as they were nearing bankruptcy w/Lexus drying up their revenue stream and the W140 going so far over budget. It's late-'92 through '95, then the change from it in '96...so '96 forward DOESN'T have the biodegradable wiring harness. Late-'92 through '95, it was actually the entire car, of biodegradable wires, just the engine one was the problem w/the heat causing the coatings to fall off and wires touch and short. It affected EVERY Benz model in those years. My '97 W140 had corrected the issue, as was done in '96.
@@KP-zi6jx Thanks for the reply. I remember the Lexus brand eating into MB’s sales greatly during the 90’s. The W140 was the last of the over engineered MB’s and went way over budget and the expected release date, so this makes sense. As does the reason for the engine wiring harnesses being the most susceptible to failure.
Yes, look for Atelierul de detailing S300 turbodiesel, it's in Romanian, a guy who is the equivalent of Doug De Murro, and if you have something to ask about that review just say and I will gladly translate.
The design is absolutely flawless.
Beautiful this Mercedes
Yeah, as long as you weren't after reliability and low maintenance costs
I’ve a 1999 w140 S 420. It’s a sublime automobile and still functions flawlessly down to the smallest detail. It’s a slice of car and engineering perfection.
Man I miss the 90's.
This was my mom’s BIG purchase back the day after being promoted to Vice Principal, & it still glides like heaven.
My late boss had a 1999 S500, and it was stupendous. Handled surprisingly sharply for such a large car, and it had all of the comforts.
My dream car since first grade in the 90s
Wow thats classy for a first grader :') when i was in first grade, we all wanted Ferrari/Lambo/Bugatti 😂😂
@@derkommissar4986ahahhash I saw all the rich smart parents had these in Miami and I thought it has to be good. And oh my gosh how imposing it looks. The car rolls up in the carpool lane and people notice hahaha
Same! I wanted either an S-class or an SL. No one at my hick-ass elementary school knew what a Mercedes was and they were always trying to say 5.0 Mustangs were superior 🤣.
Thank you posting these motor week segments.
Very beautiful this Mercedes, comfortable and luxuous
As a 95 s500 coupe owner i aprove lower gas prices and this video lol ..
It all goes in cycles they'll be back in a jiffy
@@WSNO It happens every time lol. Gas price goes up, Suburban sales go down, gas price goes down, Suburban sales go up. 😂
I also owned a 95 Lorinser, the condition of these cars these days means the world to enjoying or paying. Mine may have been 1 of the best at under 40k and a celebrity owner who fixed anything and all things. So when I got it, in the 2016s, it felt as plush and good as the day it should. Crazy rolls Royce 300k quality for 15k I think paid lol
Finally a competent review stating how excellent the w140 handles (savvy driver provided)
I used to own a '93 400SEL... loved it, but it started having electrical gremlins so I sold it. It was so smooth and powerful.
I still drive one. made a new harness myself 10 years ago.
He was mistaken in addition to the S350 diesel the S320 gasoline model was available in the short wheelbase as an option
Such a legendary beautiful design
These were built like Bank vaults from Deutsche Bank
The first road looked like a damn rally stage. lol
There's no question that Mercedes-Benz made great car, not the case today.
The beginning of the the end. The first time they cheapened out the S class, the 95 FL
.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. ...
I was 13 when I first set my butt in a 300SD Mercedes, and I can't get that feeling out of my mind. I would rather take the old S-class like this one, than a brand-new Maybach. Well, I'd actually take Maybach but cash it out and buy the old w140 and then some :)
I had one many years ago. As you put your foot down you watched the fuel gauge drop. I'm sure the loud pedal had a mechanical link to the gauge..
I had a 1995 E420. Not even the big S-class.. And yes.. I could watch the fuel gauge drop.. it got about 16MPG.. there's one for sale, a 1995 S500, that's a one owner car, 140k on the odometer. But that fuel economy scares me as much watching my wallet open up for repairs and maintenance to keep it up. I'm just a poor waiter, I'd rather get a C class, with better fuel economy. I was considering this S500, but think I should wait for something more economical! Great retro Motorweek videos !
The king.
It looks so smooth
The last decade that Mercedes built solid well built vehicles.
These were built like tanks cause I still see some around.
No It's NOT UGLY MR,..... IT'S CLASS ( ( after the w126 560sec ,..Beauty ,... Which I have ), This very Elegant classy ( I have 2 , 300sd ,... and the "famos" S350 turbo ( No problem so far at6 285k) ,.. and I have the Exquisite S500 .( Only 70 k ) I love them All )... Thanks for Presentation )...
I habe the same S class 1996 . Because i love the USA Version very much . Thank you for this nice Video. Greeting you from Germany 🇩🇪
Hallo ! What is the difference ? 😁
@@TheRazvy1990 vieles die lichter ,der Kofferraum Deckel für die Kennzeichen, die Stoßstange und das die us Version im ganzen immer voll Ausstattung haben.
Sorry müsste auf deutsch schreiben,weil mein englisch nicht so gut ist😉👍
@@stevepaza 😁😁😁😁 ok ....i understand 😁😁😁😁
Are you German?
Proper Motor.
Man this is soo cool!
Вот это Мерин , настоящий! Легенда 😘😍
Legend car
US only get long wheel base? We used to have a 500SE short wheel base here in NZ. Nice car, pity about issues as it aged. Miss our old W126 500se
We got swb's at some point as I've seen them advertised for sale...probably the pre-'95, as this is the '95 mid-cycle refresh that he's reviewing. My '97 last refresh S320 is a LWB, and no "L" in the model designation, for one they couldn't as an "SL320" would be the 2dr vert, ubt no "L" by then as I'm assuming they were all lwb w/the refresh in '95 for the U.S.
Can someone adjust the tracking on the VHS player
Um I think the real reason this test car took an uncharacteristically long 8.0 sec to go 0-60 wasn't the test track temperature, but rather due to having less than 50 break-in miles on the odometer... 3:25
Also a little mistake at 2:06
Not 2.3L inline-6, it was a 3.2L.
They made a S280 for Europe
It must have been a uniquely hot day when they measured 8 sec to 62mph, as my worn out 250k miles one makes 7.2s every day you floor it, even when its very hot outside...
Мерс мерс 👍👍 ташкент
What is the name of the classical music that was playing in the beginning?
HAVEN'T THE FOGGIEST... SORRY
Background music sounds Iike a level on Zelda lol.
Name the Music please
2:07 .... Make that a 3.2 litre, not a 2.3 as John says...
These days, you get a ford ranger for that price
“Green” biodegradable insulation on the engine wiring harness. Not such a great idea..
That what put most of em off the road, i save a 95 S320 with the dreaded harness. Swapped it with a new unit ($700) and she still rides like a dream 2 years later...
The biodegradable wiring harness was mandated by the government and effected EVERY European auto maker, just Mercedes was the only one to not do a recall...they couldn't as they were nearing bankruptcy w/Lexus drying up their revenue stream and the W140 going so far over budget. It's late-'92 through '95, then the change from it in '96...so '96 forward DOESN'T have the biodegradable wiring harness. Late-'92 through '95, it was actually the entire car, of biodegradable wires, just the engine one was the problem w/the heat causing the coatings to fall off and wires touch and short. It affected EVERY Benz model in those years. My '97 W140 had corrected the issue, as was done in '96.
@@KP-zi6jx Thanks for the reply. I remember the Lexus brand eating into MB’s sales greatly during the 90’s. The W140 was the last of the over engineered MB’s and went way over budget and the expected release date, so this makes sense. As does the reason for the engine wiring harnesses being the most susceptible to failure.
How could he make suck a mistake on length!? The swb cars are 16 ft 9 long and lwb 17 ft long!
Is there a diesel W140 retro review?
I highly doubt it! Certainly not one in English maybe in German or another language possibly. But that would be no fun, right?
@@RetroCarReviews They didn't sell many diesel W140s in the USA.
Yes, look for Atelierul de detailing S300 turbodiesel, it's in Romanian, a guy who is the equivalent of Doug De Murro, and if you have something to ask about that review just say and I will gladly translate.
@@compu85 the 1995 model was even more difficult to find used
I dropped a diesel into a lwb model. It’s a great car.
high speed breaking needs work
Brisk 8 seconds. Lol. Today that is not brisk
For 2 tons it is.
Not sure what was going on in the test that day but in 2024 my 96 S500 lwb gets consistent 7.4 secs to 60!
Johtotähti
0-60 6 secs
0-60 in 8 seconds?! There were quicker Luminas in 1995.
Just stop
Ugh.
Always thought it was an ugly car. Still is.
Yet here you are.