CAR WIZARD buys Mrs. Wizard a '04 SL500 Mercedes. Is it a good buy or is he in the dog house?
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2020
- CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ buys Mrs. Wizard a 2004 SL500 Mercedes from auction. Did he get a good car or will he be in the dog house?
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I know there is a warranty on the SBC pump. I just cleared the counter for now until I can get the car in to claim warranty.
Seriously?
Even on a 2004?
My son's 2006 cl55 is having some abc problems.
Os it possible the pump is under warranty?
Trunk release
Adolfo Gracia
I really need to pay more attention.
Thanks
You should have the hood strut clamps come with a very brightly colored knob so you know they're on the car before you go to shut it. That black will blend right in. You'll see a bright yellow knob, and not "habit shut" the hood.
That's what's good about using vice grips...they're huge!!!!
@Adolfo Gracia Don't forget the fuel pump.
Michael seems like a really good respectful guy, hard to find people like that take care of him
300zx-SFY
More importantly, he KNOWS HIS STUFF....
And he's humble, meaning he isn't a know it all...
Nobody EVER knows EVERYTHING.
paige hunt- I agree
he should open up his own shop specializing in Mercedes.
probably in Florida or California.
I assumed most people in Kansas were like that
Thank you for sharing the video
Hoovie gets a Mercedes for himself: headrests explode, glovebox catches fire
Hoovie gets a Mercedes for Mrs Wizard: all problems solved quickly and cheaply
Comments like this are why I keep coming back to this channel 😂
From an R230 owner. Spectacular video! Very detailed inspection. Tons of these on the used market now at that tempting price and uneducated buyers should come here first and get a lesson on what to look out for. 2 things to add: 1) the hood has a latch on the right side that will allow it to go full vertical position. See if it will lock there and 2) at 20:28 check that rubber seal at the base of the rear window. Give it the rain test. Be sure it doesn’t leak water into the trunk, because all the electronics for the roof and the ABC are underneath the floor in the rear wheel wells. A common problem with why those two things start to misbehave and throw expensive errors is water corrosion from rain. Beautiful car, Mrs. Wizard and fun as Hell to drive.
yep, wondered why he didn't use that
That SL is an all time classic. I will own one at some point.
Don't let your daughter drive it 😬.
✌️Stay safe
Cue the "Dukes of Hazard" theme music.
@@MrWoodyBaltoyou almost killed my laptop with that remark.. hope that sip of cocacola in the keyboard doesnt cause problems later;)
Lol
You mean "don't let your daughter drive it without a dash cam." LOL
@@Sahadi420 😅👍
**It was on this day, the Mrs. Wizard channel was created.**
yes finally a face to the voice..when does she get her own channel
bmwfitness28 go watch the “Not another Northstar...” video on the channel for the first time, she’s made quite a few appearances lately too. Lots of great videos!
She needs more airtime!!!
There’s probably a reason she doesn’t have a channel. She probably doesn’t know a lot about cars or how to fix them. Which is why she works in the office.
@@diablocls55 She is a teacher after all.
The Wizards have adapted very well to life in front of the camera.
I like ChrisFix's method for permanently cleaning headlights so they'll never yellow again. You wet sand them with a medium, then fine grit. Then clean them and let them dry (they will have a haze on the glass). Then you mask off the area around the headlights, and spray a coat of clear coat over the headlights. The clear coat will fill in the light scratches from sanding to make them crystal clear, and also protect from UV yellowing.
The car was doing its happy dance after Michael fixed the codes.
The bad acting is hilarious - I love it!
Yeah just like porn movies
Pretty sure that's not on purpose.
Exactly! I watch the Wizards videos and *CRINGE* every time but I enjoy the unintentional comedy
@@j.scottcaudill7543 x2 lol
Yeah, Mrs. Wizard won't be getting an Oscar anytime soon. lol
One of the most beautiful cars MB has ever built
The wizards voice just soothes you into watching a 30min+ video on basically nothing, just going over a car top to bottom with no gimmicks needed... respect.
What a nice appearance from guest, Mrs. Wizard!
Her voice is a little hard on the ears though.
Car Wizard gets new beetle ..Ms Wizard gets SL500 conv sounds about right 😆
He knows what side his bread is buttered.
Sounds legit.
Happy wife, happy life.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH the beetle is a better car lol
OMGWTFLOL Yep he knows what side his beard is buttered.
I love how comfortable Wizard, David, is getting. Love watching him. Thank you for your service to your country and community.
That's so nice.Mrs.Wizard works so hard to keep the shop,and channel going.She deserves a nice ride to relax in,between work sights,and beyond.Happy Trails.(Thank you Michael,and Mr.Wizard for the run through too).
Remote Trunk Lid Release Switch (for the driver's door!)
the other half is the indicator lamp
I can hear Scotty Kilmer screaming all the way from Houston TX, "it's a money pit!"
That guy is a shill for Toyota.
They can't hear Scotty, because they work indoors.
When I bought my Mercedes I had no illusions about the costs. I don't complain. I keep it in like new condition. Other than replacing parts that wear out normally (brakes, rear airbags, tires), I have had one faulty injector, a burst turbo feed hose and a pressure sensor fault in 140K miles. Nothing that breaks the bank nor stuck me on the roadside. I appreciate the 20 year guarantee for loaner car for any repair that results in a non drivable car.
Scotty #1
@@hualni He's not wrong tho.. 🤣 or at least when it comes to GM products.
I find myself, with all the craziness in this world, looking for this kind of normalcy. Living for it even. Thank you Wizard.
Well put
Michael's going to be the next mechanic with a UA-cam channel. This guy knows his stuff.
I left in the Middle of a Doug Demuro video to see this.....I love these...& it helps to have an in house Merc mechanic.. good luck.... it needs some monoblocks
Same thing here!
Thissss was a good decision
Doug Demuro? Not too impressed with him or Scottie Kilmer.
@@bringingbackgb yessir...:)
@@drsethsr Scotty #1
Wiz I know you realize how fortunate you are to have such a talented guy with Michael. Almost none out there.
The 5 litre v8 from Mercedes is a very reliable unit, once i saw an s500 with 750000km for sale and had 0 problems... still running smooth... outstanding reliable engine. Its only problem is its thirst and insurance group.
Good car :D
How come Hoovie can get good cars for others but not for himself
Hoovie’s more careful for other people than he is for himself, I think.
He actually needs bad cars to make a story about :-) thats his business model..!
This thing _is_ a hooptie. They've fixed half the stuff on it before the video. The other half is to come.
He can only lead others to treasures he may not possess
"How come Hoovie can get good cars for others but not for himself" He absolutely can, and does.. (look inside of his garage) but I'm bout to describe what youtubers like Hoovie do. Open an LLC. Now you have a business. Purchase a vehicle. You can now "write off" that initial purchase (we will come back to that later), now service the car and film film film everything possible that could be good content online. After paying for service, do a few videos with the car.. do some stunts or some funny skits or whatever he decides to do with it. Now sell the car.. hopefully for a profit, but if it's a loss (especially with the service costs) then it's a loss.. bummer. Now returning to the "Write off" part. Since his business (one of them) is youtube.. he can write off (taxes) the purchased vehicle expense, the parts and labor to repair it, and any other expenses encountered with that vehicle and the filming of that vehicle segment. When it comes to the end of the year and he has all of his youtube revenue come in.. before he pays a giant tax bill on income, he deducts all of his expenses needed for his youtube job, including vehicles and other items I listed.. also depreciation on vehicles he has kept but continues making videos of (as long as it serves a WORK purpose, you can write it off) he can write off fuel (gotta drive to make the videos right!?) and so much more.
At the end of the day he makes a huge profit off of the cars that seemingly he lost his "ass" on because not only does he save on taxes for the loss taken on the vehicle, but the videos created with the vehicle (sometimes numerous videos) generate a fantastic income!
I don't know how accurate socialblade is, but it attempts to calculate the revenue that youtube channels make. With guessing income by channel, it can vary WILDLY because it depends on who you partner with and who decides to place ads on your videos with some paying much more than others, so social blade has a range of a MINIMUM amount that he could make and also it shows a MAXIMUM amount he could make. With hoovies garage as an example, according to that site, it says he makes a MINIMUM of $19.6K a year and a MAXIMUM of $314.3K.
While that's a huge spread, even if you take the median number.. that's a damn good income for having such a fun job and not only that, this isn't his only income.. the guy owns a restaurant franchise as well! He's an inspiration to me.. guys living the dream.
I love how U tried that Headlamp cleaning product.
Shows U are a honest person, and openminded !
Great Video on checking the Car !
Car could have done 8000$ easy !
Greetings All !
The wizard is the UA-cam champ gonna really go very far with understanding and unbiased Outlook while doing a great job teaching civilian's the proper way. I hope you continue making videos because I've learned so much watching your videos I was a shade tree mechanic but now I try too be more proactive love it keep the content coming !!!!!!
I like the fact that Michael gets more involved with the videos and that way gets the appreciation for his (knowledge of) car repairs.
Love the interaction with Mrs wizard you guys are great ! 👍
you know you have seriously auction addicted customers when they try to pay their lamborghini repair bills with cars instead of money :P
Congrats Mrs wizard you have a beautiful car thank you for all you do great job on the camera work and the editing it is much appreciated
Love it! Mrs. Wizard is very deserving given all the work she does to shoot & edit videos! I hope she really enjoys her new Merc.
There is a reason these cars are basically free in the used market.
$5,500 is basically "free"? He already said good examples are in the $10k range. "Basically free" cars are cars that don't get cared for, the oil doesn't get changed, and the indifferent owner drives the car into the ground while looking for the next car to destroy.
TIL $10,000 is free.
Brian Weir yes free. I sold my dads that was $105k when new and I got $5250 and I can assure you it was mint, spent it’s life in Arizona. That’s free. Total money pit for sure. I dare you to own one.
Player nope I’ve owned one. Leaks from half a dozen places like all German cars after 80,000 miles. Total junk.
Wizard your videos keep getting better and better... Love them! Keep it up!
I bought one of these a month ago, did everything you have done so far also. Replaced all brakes and rotors, engine mounts, but still have red battery light. Also I went ahead and did coilover conversion, used BC racing and they are great. No more worry about ABC giving out when I’m far from home. Great car! Make more videos of it!
Love how you appeal to folks that don’t work on cars and us folks that do! Great technical information and entertainment All at once!
Mercedes officially extended the warranty on the SBC system to 25 years back in 2018.
Nice...
I am sure there is an endless pool of qualified personnel to take care of that SBC error.
Why did they use that system instead of a normal ABS system
@@neilmurphy845 Because Germans. It really is an impressive system but also very costly
@@neilmurphy845 Well its proven to be "safer" if you can call it that. It was a new System they developed that does special things like: when it rains and the brakes get wet it will automaticly put the brakepats slightly on the disk (very slightly) so it doesn't get too wet and therefore loses too much breakpower. i am not a expert on this System but my Dad (german Mastermecanic with his own shop) told me about it. its basicly a typical german overengeneering thing.
5:44 The Mercedes channeling its inner lowrider.
Nice job Hoovie. Glad Mrs Wizard got such a nice car - she deserves it for all the great work she does on these videos 😉
Thank you for your service car wizard. Salute.
Congrats! Beautiful SL! Had an 04 CLK 500 (needed the 4 seats) until very recently. That engine start/run sound sounds like home. :) Love the hard top though!!
The Car Wizard is a lucky man ;)
haha
Beautiful choice. I’m so glad you’re loving this Mrs. Wizard! Don’t do the Strutmaster conversion. ABC is a great suspension worth the money. After all, it’s a flagship Mercedes, it should ride like one.
Regarding the headlights, I had a similar issue with my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What worked for me is using a dril with a polishing tool attached (foam) and then with Meguiars head lamp polish gently polish the headlight unit. Less is more, don't overdo it. It takes a little patience but the end result is pretty nice. Saves you a lot of money buying replacement headlight units.
Michael sounds like a Great Tech and Addition to the Shop!
I knew the SL500 could boogie ... But i didn't know it could Dance !
As always, a great film. Congrats Mrs W, you deserve your new Merc
Mrs wizard so natural, nice job both of you guys love your channel. So original
Michael looks like a motivational public speaker who decided to work on Mercedes.
Daniel Jennerman he’s one of our undercover agents
Daniel Jennerman Screw you too man.
@@CarWizard he just seems like a really nice guy.
@@danieljennerman7549 ? your first comment was a backhanded compliment..you complimented michael but in turn also insulting the wizard as being dirty and stupid. perhaps rephrase your comment next time...
@@megamachine7818 I'm curious as to what it originally said.
I have an '05 SL500.......I LOVE mine!! Runs like a champ, everything works, and I love driving her!! Mine is black with a blond leather interior. My ABC system works fine, just every now and then I'll get the ABC light. One of the accumulators is weak; but it pumps right back up so I'm leaving it alone. General maintenance is all they need as long as you don't ABUSE the car. AND! You can't beat a retractable roof! Comfy with great A/C and sound system. Mrs. Wizard, you're gonna LOVE that lady!!! EDIT- I have an Autel MX-808......can I make mine dance with that one? Also, where is the function? In the body control section??? Missing button is for trunk release!!!!
michael baka replace those worn accumulators and you’ll prevent blowing a much harder and costlier to replace hose assembly instead!
I have a 2003 SL500 and love it to death. Yes it’s a time bomb in my bank account but 300 HP helps me ignore that .
We like it when Mrs. Wizard features in your videos, it's cosy!
Congratulations ! The SL is on my radar. Enjoy be safe and of course prosper.
Being a very tall guy (6' 8" height), I couldn't fit in R107 and R129 due to the cramped interior. R230 changed that, and I was able to drive SL-Class for the first time in 2003.
Yep I really want an R129 500 SL but they are no-go for us in the 2m plus club.
Mrs Wizard deserves more screen time! :)
Another great video. R230 has crazy strong handling and ice cold a/c here in 104* Vegas, but rear struts, ABC pump, 3 hyd roof failures. Your roof works perfectly, enjoy it.
Awesome! I have an 05 and love it to death. Definitely the first car in my permanent collection...The missing button opens the trunk.
Mercedes lens are coated, I had to use a 3m headlight kit to restore mine. The clear has to be sanded off, wetsanded and buffed out.
When i work at a Mercedes-Benz dealer as a tech. We hated working on cars with the ABC system. Pain in the ass
i love my autel scan tool been using them since 2011, i currently have a maxisys pro with the J2534 box as the VCI and before that i had the original maxidas ds708, these tools have made me the go to guy for technical things at all the shops i have worked at, they have so much capability its amazing i even get into some key coding and programming with it.
Congrats Mrs. Wizard - that's a great car; I've been daily driving mine for years now and it still feels great every time.
That kid Michael is going to be a great asset for your shop!
He's a man
He put 3 of the lift arms under the Mercedes in the time it took the Wizard to do 1. LOL
Shots fired Wizard!!!!
Kid? He looks 35-40.
Yes. He would be a great asset. Can it be done?
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH fr he’s gonna end up screwing Mrs Wizard if he hasn’t already
Wizard playing with his suspension: "That's really weird..."
Citroen owner: "Meh."
I’d like to see him with a Citröen in his shop. It’ll be a long video
@@ProctorsGamble That, or one VERY short one. Pull in an XM with a Hydractive fault and watch Wizard pull his hair out.
See my comment, I was surprised to see other comments involving Citroens, not many of us weirdos who have had experiences with the french nightmare ! Lol
I like mr wizard he talks the talk cause it shows he has walked the walk. So thorough, thank you sir. (OG)
Really sharp looking car! The 3 m kit is the best one to repair the headlights. It sands the plastic using different grits. Mrs Wizard must be very happy!!
I love how the Car Wizard really doesn't want to rib Hoovie. Too nice of a guy.
Wizard, I had great results with the Meguiars heavy duty headlight kit, the one that comes with the drill attachment. Worked really well. Id usually stay far far away from a high mileage german vehicle, but a reliable old 5liter for $5,500? Id take my chances, id definitely drive that thing around.
0:42 and there I was thinking how nice it was with the wizard letting mrs wizard do a segment. Very funny.
The best thing for faded and yellowed headlights and really anything acrylic imo is xerapol. Usually comes in a nice kit with some appropriate grit 3M micromesh and it just works. Requires a bit of elbow grease, but results were always good. Just polishing with micromesh from 3200 to 8000 grit also works well, just finish of with some fine rubbing compound, more labour intensive though.
That's one of the best model, if Im car wizard, i can buy such car and make it like brand new again...😁😄🤗
When Mrs Wizard is around I be quiet, but when she walks around the corner, I be talking again..... Lol
Looks like hoovies sweet sweet UA-cam fame has finally elevated the wizard to more than a Midwest shop......new motorcycle, multiple new cars, new full time mechanic .....business is good and well deserved.....good job growing this channel....
18:40 Hoovie had a taco Tuesday moment. Your best line yet.
The missing switch on the driver's door is the trunk release.
Congratulations Mrs. Wizard, it's a very nice car!
Great video, Car Wizard! Keep up the good work! So much great info!!!
I would totally watch Mrs. Wizard and Michael inspect cars she likes. It felt like a good flow for those first few minutes.
Michael looks like he just loves to get punished..........with Mercedes, lol
That was cute lol. More mrs wizard!
After spending 3k on repairs on my R230 it's the most amazing car I've ever owned. Having said that, a faulty pneumatic pump caused dozens of seemingly unrelated problems. So first stop, consider getting a new pump for weird errors related to central locking and the roof. Also changing the crank pulley (harmonic balancer), engine mounts, trans mount, sparks and oils has made the engine super smooth. I also recommend changing the drive belt and tensioner and guide pulley because they perish quite quickly and worth changing while you are doing all the work. You car is near perfect and you'll feel amazing driving with the roof down on a sunny day 😁😁😁
Make sure you polish those headlamps! The 3M Headlight kit fixed mine. They were completely sandblasted and it brought them back to like new condition!
I know the SL55 very well. I love this generation of SL’s. They are stunning to look at and drive. I’ve done Toronto to Ottawa in my ‘87 Carrera and a friend’s SL. ... I’d pick the SL every time. At least until the dash lights start coming on... and that’s why I own a Porsche. Thanks for the video. Congratulations Mrs.Wizard.
The idea of the Allánte was great, the actual execution, not so much. The XLR came far closer to being an SL fighter, but, alas, GM shat the bed.
I want to thank you Car Wizard, for introducing me to the joy of Masta Plasta! So does my Merc with a torn seam in the MBtex! Great product recommended by wonderful people. Love you guys.
Top production value lol love this channel
Your SBC is under extended warranty in the US. Should have taken it to Mercedes and they'd fix it for free.
Wow, it's like 25 years/unlimited miles, right?
Yeah it’s cause wizard likes to waste shop time
Mercedes hoods usually have a service mode as well that allows the hood to be put 90 degrees and it will stay there.
Not if the struts are broken, it can still hold it on 60° angle but not 90°
@@abdullahbouhamdan9666 I've put plenty of mercedes in service mode with bad hood struts. My daily cls55 was one of them. You just have to move the hood with your opposing arm instead of relying on strut pressure.
Mrs Wizard totally deserves this car!!
You are such an honest guy,god bless🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
LOL I could watch a Mrs. Wizard channel. Love yall 💙
Mrs. Wizard needs to get a youtube Emmy for her camera skills
hahahahahahahahahaha
The missing button on driver door is for trunk release on my 2005 SL500 and I believe it is same on this too. Looks good and thanks for yr videos.
I have an '07 SL55, awesome car Mrs. Wizard :-) The broken button is the remote trunk release/ closer (pull to release, push to close). The trunk open warning light is also there. On the drivers side hinge of the hood there is a tab that will let you open the hood ALL the way... Very handy when admiring your engine :-)
19:40 a quick look inside an online Owner’s manual reveals that the missing button is for the trunk release switch. Shouldn’t be too hard to source a replacement to get that interior 100%.
Yes, of course he knows that, he just wants more comments, so cynical. There's no rational reason for him to not know what it's for or how to find out.
Still want to hear the story of how The Wizard Met his wife.
Same
Seeking arrangement
@@crispindry2815 I could see that...
My bet is on served in the military together.
She had wizard service her car and replace 12 heat shields, and she just fell for him when he gave her a $15,000 bill when it only took him 3 hours
When momma is happy, everyone is happy 😎👍 sharp car! Congrats!
I picked my 05 SL500 up for 4500! Better condition too, candy red.. no warnings everything works great and it is FAST if you know how to drive it. Same mileage but more pampered. Will continue to watch as an r230 guy! Air suspension is the way to go on these gives it the luxury feel, with sport abilities. Congratulations mrs Wizard. Aloha!!
The joys of having your partner in life owning a good shop.
These are going to be a great investment! Beautiful car
Good for you Mrs. Car Wizard ! Congratulations 🍾
Thanks for the video. I recently bought a 2005 CLX 500 with 50k miles for $6500. I love it and you showed me the condition is probably similar. I do have some dash issues but nothing I can’t live with. Wish I had someone like you here in Washington state. Dealership was impressed said it should last a long time. I have little invested so whatever I invest more I’m cool with. Drives wonderful and is fun. You are a good husband!