A year ago I got myself a s350, best daily I've ever had. With keyless go, bi xenon and massage it certainly doesn't feel like a 20 year old car. Incredible ride!
There's something about these old mercedes that no other car has. Like, it reminds you of an old uncle that had this car for a lifetime, was a proud owner and thought mercedes were the only cars that lasted for a long time.
@@ljubomir021 300 E W124 was designed and even some models were produced by porsche. That model basicly carries that brand. I think that was the model you meant?
This was made in the noughties where build quality really took a dive thanks to cost cutting. It nearly ruined Mercedes financially. This S Class is in great condition though. I have a 1995 C280 120k and still runs beautifully: lovely smooth straight 6 and pretty quick. I hate it that you can pay 60k now for a luxury saloon and it comes with a four cylinder.
@@crabby112 what are you on about? Only thing Porsche did regarding W124 was building the 500E because Mercedes didn't had a building line wide enough for the car at the time. Porsche developed 0 about the W124, they just put some together. And Mercedes went to Porsche in order to help them not go bankrupt, not for lack of skills or whatever. The car was developed in the late 70's, Porsche was nothing compared to Mercedes at the time. Get your story straight.
Driver side Massage, auto recliners headrests,rear ac vents. All these in 1999. I only saw these in 2017.. this car was built to last long. Even in today's standards this has cool gadgets.
I got my mom a 2005 S500 with 200k miles on it, and it's still TOP. Put a lot into it, but she drives it around everywhere, and I sleep easy knowing she's safe. It has the ABC suspension which is FANTASTIC.
My brother owns an 01 e430 sport and I must say, the m113 engine is bulletproof. Not to mention the amazing sound it produces. He let me take it to the gym the other day and it took absolutely nothing to make it go sideways lol
Would be great to see a new series from you guys on buying advice with price ranges in Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland. For example: Best performance cars under 10k, Best city cars under 15k, Best cruisers under 250k, Most interesting old cars for new drivers, etc. I think these listings would be well received by your audience. It would also obe interesting to see your opinion on legendary car 'opponents'.
3:12 Reliability was not actually improved for 2003. The MB master tech I have spoken to in the past actually said some electronics got less reliable (like the new Comand units) and the 722.6 5-speed is able to handle more torque (more durable). The best improvement for 2003 was solving corrosion issues some of the earlier cars suffered from (some were worse than others). Mechanically the cars are otherwise basically the same.
Owner of an 2004, got the 5 speed, command unit is ok but audio doesn't work when it gets cold, like below 0c so that's weird and the corrosion issues are not fixed. Mine has text book w220 rust. Built in 04 too, forget the month. All Ive had do to was get a new PSE pump for the locks, trunk, seats and whatnot, used for 200 canadian pesos. Car has been pretty solid. My 04 5 545i, now that was alot more fun but man was it a POS. Owned it 2 years, probably put like 10k in parts into it, DIY labour.
@@kolinstallman3788 They did fix the corrosion issues sometime in 2003. Any car with steel will rust away if you're in Canada. It's just that the car would likely be much worse if it was made before 2003
@@kolinstallman3788The coman unit in my 2005 s55 with 58k miles does the same thing with the stereo. Warm summer days it performs flawlessly every time. I have no idea why it does it. I drive it awhile say to the store, jump in and start it up, the radio then works. goofy system.
@@capt.rossetti1178 might be a long shot but considering the temperature fluctuations im wondering if there could condensation build up on a fiber connection somewhere. Or maybe some water ingress. I dont know, intermittent issues are such a pain in the ass lol.
The facelift doesnt rust that bad. I seldom see any for sale even here in Sweden that have bad rust. Some spots maybe. But not rusted out. Not like the w210.
The are still plenty of rust-free pre-2003 cars around as it affected some worse than others. They really are enjoyable and easy to work on and definitely most reliable S-Class with this engine series
Rust aside these era of Mercs where great, I have a W211 E500 and it feels bullet proof and still pretty quick in a straight line. Likes a drink though.
10 guys at our Mercedes’ dealer. Including myself drice w211s. 5 people have e500’s 1 facelift m273, 4 m113, me, with the e270 5 cylinder turbo diesel, 2 e320 m112’s, 1 e350 272, and an e280 cdi with 642. Couldn’t agree more. Best era of Mercedes’. Bomb proof reliable. Timeless style. Parts. No rust here in AUS, absolutely superb build and comfy interior. What’s not to love for such small coin
"S" actually stands for "Standard". According to the oweners manual from that year. Not Summer. W though is as you say "Winter". It starts off in 2:nd gear but also shifts into higher gears earlier and is more reluctant to downshift.
Funny. For my w211 the dash says either C or S. Was told if you have the C and S combo, C means comfort while S meant sport. W and S combo means it is Winter and Standard for sure. The S on my w211 doesn't feel like standard at all. Feels really jerky when u let off the gas. Throttle response also becomes damn sharp that it feels like a throttle cable car.
'A' mode can be unlocked if u have the computer software to do it. But A only shows its effect if you have more gears like the 7Gtronic. For the 5GTRONIC tranny, agility mode isn't necessary. S is already enough.
@@NokiaHumanForm My parents have a facelifted w211 E280. When I drive it I put it in C in the city and S otherwise. I would want the upshifts according to C. No reason to stay longer in 6th gear instead of 7th for example. And I want the 2:nd gear rolling starts especially in the city. But I also want the more downshift willingness from the S mode :) Would be nice if you could adjust those things yourself in some way with a couple of knobs or touch screen.. and make a custom setting.
My dad had a ‘99 E320. Was a great car up until 150k miles when a part in the transmission failed (may have been a gasket? idk) and the transmission failed, mechanically totaling the car.
as owner of 1999 S430 SWB i must say i love how youre happy about 23 years old car, also cooling fan is common problem for those cars, new cost me 500€ last year 😄 its only about 270hp but its enough for me 😆
As you'd know, a 23yo top of the range Mercedes is still a better, more luxurious drive than most new cars today. I switched from a new middle of the range car to a second-hand luxury car. Never going back.
@@eoinoconnell185 recently or did you have a 10y experience with all the high costs for restauration that comes with it? The amount of parts that can die on you is immense. You'll know after ~7 years. At least when you buy wise there is little to no depreciation.
I do not agree you have to stay away from the S 400 CDI, it is an amazing engine, my dad used to own a 2004 facelift model. The V8 diesel engine 400 CDI is amazing, the sound, all the torque. It has a lot of character. It's like driving with a lorry engine in your normal car.
my pops has a mercedes c200 2003 and its one of the best things you can drive around , comfortable , chill and got horsepower to back it up absolutely love the old mercedes and bmw! no hate
what a cool review and cool car i love it! And i feel the struggle with the busy autobahn... it's so crazy how annoying it can get on the autobahn with other drivers sometimes that don't want to move to the rigjt lane and stay there. Thanks for the video guys i really enjoyed it! I may have to buy one of these aswell now LoL somehow it is very cool!
It's Winter and Standard, not summer and winter. ,-) I bought one of these W220 4 years ago for 2300 Euros. Had no problems with this car and still enjoy it. it's a short wheel base and it has not as much options like the one in the video. But it's a S500 from 2001.
I have the same S430 L. It is not a car for every day. You have to invest some money in the maintenance. But the comfort is very nice and i think new cars aren't so much smooth and nice to drive like this W220.
Just sold my 2001 S500 132000 miles. Last owner had it 20 yrs. Garage kept. The ride is amazing. The paint 100 % perfect. I sold it because I have to many autos. This car all the records for service and accidents 😂
The key to buying one of these is finding one that is well maintained with service records or don’t even buy it. Expect to have a lot of repairs and maintenance work done. Most of the people that bought these were not real car enthusiasts so they didn’t take great care of them.
so you actually bought the exact car that I was looking at buying myself, after a few days sadly it was sold lmaooo it was youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu who bought it hahahahah
My first car was a hand me down 2001 ML 430, I believe it had the same 4.3L V8 as this car. The car was terrible, everything rattled and everything was falling apart even though I only had it from 70k miles to 120k miles. However, I loved the engine, it was one of my favorites.
8:30 One of my relativies have an 05’ Audi A6 (3.2 Petrol) and i posted it online for offers, he wanted to sell or trade it…one offer came it was an 03’ S Class 400 Diesel V8, it was full optioned (not a single empty button on dash) and was a nice car in general…tbh the A6 owner didnt wanted to trade it, he said it’s a big engine it’ll eat too much diesel and air suspension it’s a disease in W220, he it’s right but after hearing what you said about that engine, im glad he didn’t trade it😂
I have no idea where all these older S-Classes disappeared, there were so many of them in my country. Is it possible that they were doing so badly over time?
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A year ago I got myself a s350, best daily I've ever had. With keyless go, bi xenon and massage it certainly doesn't feel like a 20 year old car. Incredible ride!
There's something about these old mercedes that no other car has. Like, it reminds you of an old uncle that had this car for a lifetime, was a proud owner and thought mercedes were the only cars that lasted for a long time.
They where. I dont know about 60-70s, but 80-90s were top quality.
@@ljubomir021 300 E W124 was designed and even some models were produced by porsche. That model basicly carries that brand. I think that was the model you meant?
This was made in the noughties where build quality really took a dive thanks to cost cutting. It nearly ruined Mercedes financially. This S Class is in great condition though. I have a 1995 C280 120k and still runs beautifully: lovely smooth straight 6 and pretty quick. I hate it that you can pay 60k now for a luxury saloon and it comes with a four cylinder.
@@crabby112 what are you on about? Only thing Porsche did regarding W124 was building the 500E because Mercedes didn't had a building line wide enough for the car at the time. Porsche developed 0 about the W124, they just put some together. And Mercedes went to Porsche in order to help them not go bankrupt, not for lack of skills or whatever. The car was developed in the late 70's, Porsche was nothing compared to Mercedes at the time. Get your story straight.
You just grew up right when they were coming out. I love them for that reason even tho everybody says to avoid them at all cost lol
This S Class seems in good condition. Looks and runs superb !
Driver side Massage, auto recliners headrests,rear ac vents. All these in 1999. I only saw these in 2017.. this car was built to last long. Even in today's standards this has cool gadgets.
Adaptive suspension. soft close doors. pre safe. rear seats that recline electrically. adaptive headlights. keyless go. radar based cruise control.
I got my mom a 2005 S500 with 200k miles on it, and it's still TOP. Put a lot into it, but she drives it around everywhere, and I sleep easy knowing she's safe. It has the ABC suspension which is FANTASTIC.
My brother owns an 01 e430 sport and I must say, the m113 engine is bulletproof. Not to mention the amazing sound it produces. He let me take it to the gym the other day and it took absolutely nothing to make it go sideways lol
Wish they had LSD though...open diff sucks
Это не та машина, на которой стоит ездить боком. Для езды боком, лучше брать бмв е30, е34, е39.
@@JedemPoKucama can you explain to me the differences?
Amazing review Max! Heartwarming to see that you enjoyed it as much as I did for the time being. I hope it receives a caring new owner🙏🏻
Would be great to see a new series from you guys on buying advice with price ranges in Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland.
For example: Best performance cars under 10k, Best city cars under 15k, Best cruisers under 250k, Most interesting old cars for new drivers, etc.
I think these listings would be well received by your audience. It would also obe interesting to see your opinion on legendary car 'opponents'.
W220 is the best looking S-Class ever, to me
2022 BRABUS S Class Long
I agree
3:12 Reliability was not actually improved for 2003. The MB master tech I have spoken to in the past actually said some electronics got less reliable (like the new Comand units) and the 722.6 5-speed is able to handle more torque (more durable). The best improvement for 2003 was solving corrosion issues some of the earlier cars suffered from (some were worse than others). Mechanically the cars are otherwise basically the same.
Owner of an 2004, got the 5 speed, command unit is ok but audio doesn't work when it gets cold, like below 0c so that's weird and the corrosion issues are not fixed. Mine has text book w220 rust. Built in 04 too, forget the month. All Ive had do to was get a new PSE pump for the locks, trunk, seats and whatnot, used for 200 canadian pesos. Car has been pretty solid. My 04 5 545i, now that was alot more fun but man was it a POS. Owned it 2 years, probably put like 10k in parts into it, DIY labour.
@@kolinstallman3788 They did fix the corrosion issues sometime in 2003. Any car with steel will rust away if you're in Canada. It's just that the car would likely be much worse if it was made before 2003
@@MrCarGuy Might be improvements but I would say the issue was solved next generation. Same with BMW.
@@kolinstallman3788The coman unit in my 2005 s55 with 58k miles does the same thing with the stereo. Warm summer days it performs flawlessly every time. I have no idea why it does it. I drive it awhile say to the store, jump in and start it up, the radio then works. goofy system.
@@capt.rossetti1178 might be a long shot but considering the temperature fluctuations im wondering if there could condensation build up on a fiber connection somewhere. Or maybe some water ingress. I dont know, intermittent issues are such a pain in the ass lol.
I worked with these cars when they were new, and if it wouldnt be rusting so much I would still like to have the S500 for daily use.
The facelift doesnt rust that bad. I seldom see any for sale even here in Sweden that have bad rust. Some spots maybe. But not rusted out. Not like the w210.
The are still plenty of rust-free pre-2003 cars around as it affected some worse than others. They really are enjoyable and easy to work on and definitely most reliable S-Class with this engine series
@@MrCarGuy Yeah, 722.6 gearbox+M113/M112 engine is the best 2000's Mercedes combo:D
I have one for daily use ;)
Would rather have this interior on a 2022 mercedes than that crap they put on now. When did screens become luxury?
This video makes you money more than the car 🤣🤣🤣
1999 Still AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥🔥
M112/M113 combo with the 5G Tronic and regular maintenance is a bulletproof combo.
Rust aside these era of Mercs where great, I have a W211 E500 and it feels bullet proof and still pretty quick in a straight line. Likes a drink though.
10 guys at our Mercedes’ dealer. Including myself drice w211s. 5 people have e500’s 1 facelift m273, 4 m113, me, with the e270 5 cylinder turbo diesel, 2 e320 m112’s, 1 e350 272, and an e280 cdi with 642.
Couldn’t agree more. Best era of Mercedes’. Bomb proof reliable. Timeless style. Parts. No rust here in AUS, absolutely superb build and comfy interior. What’s not to love for such small coin
"S" actually stands for "Standard". According to the oweners manual from that year. Not Summer.
W though is as you say "Winter". It starts off in 2:nd gear but also shifts into higher gears earlier and is more reluctant to downshift.
@Lenny Haberst I was talking about the gear box :)
Funny. For my w211 the dash says either C or S.
Was told if you have the C and S combo, C means comfort while S meant sport. W and S combo means it is Winter and Standard for sure.
The S on my w211 doesn't feel like standard at all. Feels really jerky when u let off the gas. Throttle response also becomes damn sharp that it feels like a throttle cable car.
'A' mode can be unlocked if u have the computer software to do it. But A only shows its effect if you have more gears like the 7Gtronic. For the 5GTRONIC tranny, agility mode isn't necessary. S is already enough.
@@NokiaHumanForm My parents have a facelifted w211 E280. When I drive it I put it in C in the city and S otherwise.
I would want the upshifts according to C. No reason to stay longer in 6th gear instead of 7th for example. And I want the 2:nd gear rolling starts especially in the city. But I also want the more downshift willingness from the S mode :)
Would be nice if you could adjust those things yourself in some way with a couple of knobs or touch screen.. and make a custom setting.
Early 00s/late 90s have standard and winter. Facelifts have c for comfort and s for standard
We loved our 1999 E320 for many years.
You were a great car Betsy, thank you.
why not keep it?
I own a 2001 E320 wagon and she'll never be sold.
My dad had a ‘99 E320. Was a great car up until 150k miles when a part in the transmission failed (may have been a gasket? idk) and the transmission failed, mechanically totaling the car.
as owner of 1999 S430 SWB i must say i love how youre happy about 23 years old car, also cooling fan is common problem for those cars, new cost me 500€ last year 😄 its only about 270hp but its enough for me 😆
As you'd know, a 23yo top of the range Mercedes is still a better, more luxurious drive than most new cars today.
I switched from a new middle of the range car to a second-hand luxury car.
Never going back.
@@eoinoconnell185 recently or did you have a 10y experience with all the high costs for restauration that comes with it? The amount of parts that can die on you is immense. You'll know after ~7 years. At least when you buy wise there is little to no depreciation.
@@bladieblaat23 I'm driving a Lexus. Very little mainrainance issues, even when they are 10+ years.
I do not agree you have to stay away from the S 400 CDI, it is an amazing engine, my dad used to own a 2004 facelift model. The V8 diesel engine 400 CDI is amazing, the sound, all the torque. It has a lot of character. It's like driving with a lorry engine in your normal car.
Только он очень капризный и дорогой в обслуживании...во всяком случае в России.
Yes but it has lot of expensive problems
my pops has a mercedes c200 2003 and its one of the best things you can drive around , comfortable , chill and got horsepower to back it up absolutely love the old mercedes and bmw! no hate
THIS IS KING OF MERCEDES
what a beauty , keep it all stock and beaitifull
I have one of them. It is a W220 S500L with Active Body Control and Adaptive Cruise Control. I'm falling in love with her. :):)
Don’t sell her!! You did an amazing job restoring her old glory. She’s beautiful!
I have a s400 diesel, amazing engine haven’t had any problems yet
Hello Max , The previous Gen S Class w140 Also Had Soft Close ,its From 1990.
Amazing car! My dad had one back in 04
I loved the cassette deck slot!
5-7 year ago i had friend who had S320, he was super happy.
what a cool review and cool car i love it! And i feel the struggle with the busy autobahn... it's so crazy how annoying it can get on the autobahn with other drivers sometimes that don't want to move to the rigjt lane and stay there. Thanks for the video guys i really enjoyed it! I may have to buy one of these aswell now LoL somehow it is very cool!
This V8 is amazing 💙💙
To stamatisan sta petrelaia mono v6 twra
@@K0nstandinos_K Ναι λόγο ρύπων
It's Winter and Standard, not summer and winter. ,-)
I bought one of these W220 4 years ago for 2300 Euros. Had no problems with this car and still enjoy it. it's a short wheel base and it has not as much options like the one in the video. But it's a S500 from 2001.
back in 2020 I bought a BMW E36 320 touring (as my first car) for under €2000. Still have it today, absolutely love it
I mean to be fair 2020 has been a year and half ago, why woudnt u still have it.
@@Omgiamsotriggered lol over 1 year is typically long ownership for old cars
Definitely different cars these. Look at this this is art.
Amazing car! 😄👍
Tengo un 400 l con 300 HP .a día de hoy sigue siendo una maravilla(teniendo en cuenta los años claro..)
Old & gold !
In Australia they're 20K. You guys have it gooood.
It truely is a very nice color, I have a 1997 CLK (w208) with the same paint.
More of these budget videos!
W220 underrated 100%
I got a smaller E class ( w211 ) and a even smaller W203 :)
Can you represent us BMW E65 ? Great review! Congrats!
254 is fucking great for the age and we know THIS IS THE REAL BENZ!
Awesome car Max! Well done! I would buy it.... 👍😁👍😁
I have the same S430 L. It is not a car for every day. You have to invest some money in the maintenance. But the comfort is very nice and i think new cars aren't so much smooth and nice to drive like this W220.
NICE CAR
Nice review... I love old s-classes 🤗
Good job!! I want to see one day in this channel the CLK GT-R similar of NFS Hot Puirsuit III
Just sold my 2001 S500 132000 miles. Last owner had it 20 yrs. Garage kept. The ride is amazing. The paint 100 % perfect. I sold it because I have to many autos. This car all the records for service and accidents 😂
Don't sell it. Do a long-term review
How was it possible for you to buy this car for €2.000 that's impressive. Very good buy guys😁
It has almost 400k kms on it dude it's life should be over lol
@@aryub5851 if it always had good servicing, it should last for a while, the M113 was one of the most reliable V8's Mercedes built.
@@dinispaulino7512 yeah but the good service means tons of money too so of course. But reliable car will last with regular service not special one 🤣
@Max An important question for me as I may buy a S430 too: How much did the improvements cost you?
Great car for the money 🔥🔥
It's not everyone's favorite s class, but it does have it's weaknesses
The key to buying one of these is finding one that is well maintained with service records or don’t even buy it. Expect to have a lot of repairs and maintenance work done. Most of the people that bought these were not real car enthusiasts so they didn’t take great care of them.
Spot on. Good luck finding one, they are rare for obvious reasons. In the Netherlands most of these cars are imported and the milage set back to 30%
@autotopnl could you make a review of a Peel P50?
Maannn this car has insane luxury
Could you please do a review on a 2010 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbocharged?
My Dream car 🥰
Classy car
Today I saw an advertisement for this Mercedes in Poland. Almost 400,000 km mileage :)
so you actually bought the exact car that I was looking at buying myself, after a few days sadly it was sold lmaooo it was youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu who bought it hahahahah
Отличная машина. У меня две таких - 3.2 и 3.7. Доволен как слон))
Are you interested in reviewing my 2010 S500 W221 wirh 430hp?
435hp, nice car
@@Rodriguez97 Thank you, she's a beast and so nice to drive around but expensive af to maintain
@@f1ex999 I have one it makes you feel like a boss but the repairs 😂
@@oscardelahoya5934 Tell me about it everything costs a fortune😂
254km/h woooooooooooooow beatiful car
2000 euros ?? Its free.. you dont want to know how expensive this car in my country lol
You should get a euro Cadillac next for cheap.
do a top speed run in the w126
Can you test the S63 AMG 6.3 V12
My first car was a hand me down 2001 ML 430, I believe it had the same 4.3L V8 as this car. The car was terrible, everything rattled and everything was falling apart even though I only had it from 70k miles to 120k miles. However, I loved the engine, it was one of my favorites.
Yesssss . . .👍
2:21 WOW! Someone has mo-ney! :O
Good looking car and for that price woow
Please test s63amg w221phase 2🙏👍😎
That was 4th gear to 250, in 3rd its' up to 190, so cool, and the 500 is much more potent.
Im thinking about buying this car for daily driving
ahahahaha
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Omg very nice
i love old mercedes benz
We want to see Lexus LS400 2000 review
Nice
Review a Jeep SRT
People avoid this generation of S and CL because this ABC suspension that is EXPENSIVE AS BAG OF PURE GOLD
İf you find a w203 c55 please take video and share us
8:30 One of my relativies have an 05’ Audi A6 (3.2 Petrol) and i posted it online for offers, he wanted to sell or trade it…one offer came it was an 03’ S Class 400 Diesel V8, it was full optioned (not a single empty button on dash) and was a nice car in general…tbh the A6 owner didnt wanted to trade it, he said it’s a big engine it’ll eat too much diesel and air suspension it’s a disease in W220, he it’s right but after hearing what you said about that engine, im glad he didn’t trade it😂
For 2k euros its lovely
10:17 that door handle.....
I don't understand why do you let people stay in left track in front of you? HE MUST GO RIGHT
He is not Mad Max, just Max! 🤣🤣👍👍
I have no idea where all these older S-Classes disappeared, there were so many of them in my country. Is it possible that they were doing so badly over time?
review a w220 S 55
How much is the car when everything´s work?
yeaa 2k euros mhmmm, where in Tanzania?
It should be a giveaway for the for the subscribers instead of selling it
Next time buy BMW e65 lci. I’m curious what you think of it
bro tell the truth u just sold the catalyc converter :DDD
what is the page to see the speeds 0-200 ??? pls
Please do a bmw x5 e53 3.0d facelift. Day22 of asking
Make a review of golf mk5 gt tdi 2.0 diesel 2008 please
So cool it goes at 250 like if it was 120. SO sad im from Spain and cant buy it :(