Worst V12 Benz ever built and I WANT IT! W220 S600 for $1800
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In this video, We dive into the world of the Mercedes-Benz W220 S600, a car often dubbed as the worst V12 Mercedes-Benz ever built. With its history of reliability issues and costly repairs, the W220 S600 has a notorious reputation(see our previous video for more on the W220). But when I found one for just $1800, I couldn’t resist taking on the challenge! Join me as I explore the pros and cons of this luxury sedan, uncover its hidden potential, and decide if it’s worth the risk. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more automotive adventures!
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Knowing that a car is very unreliable and requires costly preventative maintenance is one of the hardest parts of being a car enthusiast. These s600s and the e60 m5s are cars that i want to buy even though i know cant afford to maintain them. Lol
Yes the cost of maintaining the S class or any executive German car has inly gone up… we’re going to get this running and then let the next dreamer have it …it’s like walking on hot coals, keep moving quickly so you don’t get burned… too bad 🤣
@@AutoAfflicted lmao!
@@AutoAfflictedIt's not only Executive premium cars. For example E class models parts, VW parts for B8 models and BMW have sky rocketed here in Europe. Owning even 2.0tdi can be costly if it starts to break.
The Prefaclift W220 S600 does have the worst Mercedes V12, the M137. But the facelift has a very reliable V12, the M275, only main issues are the coil packs, but the engine itself is great, even being used today in the Maybach S680 with updates, being named the M279
one of the most reliable engines i ever had m275 , i will not forget the smile in my face after every gas pedal push
I'd love if you got it! I have a broken one myself. (W221) The Pentosin didn't just disappear. I'd bet a high pressure line erupted somewhere while driving and the fluid drained. You can reach out to Gold Element Autoworks (Tell Brandon I sent you) and get coil overs and eliminate the ABC suspension. (Get a pump from a S430 for the power steering) Or rebuild the pump for $100 bucks or have someone else rebuild it for $350. You are only in it $1800. You'll be riding pretty with a $1500 invested. I'll be watching!
Yes! I’ve seen what Brandon is doing, definitely an option
I have a rebuilt ABC pump I would sell for $3.50
@ToddtheLoneDroner $3.50?
@@AutoAfflicted LOLOLOLOLOL The power of a mislocated decimal point!!
$350
That sound is a waterpump, sounds like its going from one of the pulleys, easy stuff!
Those wheels are fire.
They do look pretty good on the S600
these the type of channels i like authentic people not some cheeseroni bs
🙏🏼🙏🏼 thank you, just trying to put out some fun content on what we’re doing … never trying to over I hype it
Great video !!!!!! yall making me change my HATE &. point of view regarding the S CLASS CHASIS !! loving the yakuza idea for that w220 heck yes !!!!
It’s that little glimmer of hope that sucks you in
@@AutoAfflicted mermaid singing indeed
If I live in Russia and pay petrol 2$ gallon I would buy it. But here in EU at 8$ a gallon you would need to be gas station owner to drive V12.😂
For sure, it’s a thirsty beast
S600 and ABC aside,a common W220 is a really good car,well built as any Mercedes model.
Right. I’ve been driving an 03 S430 for like 4 years now. Besides the airmatic struts and valve block (which was gonna wear out anyway) it’s been good. People love hating the W220 and I let them😅
@@omostim2385the s600 has 256k miles. 20 years old and still runs.
I totally understand your affliction. For me? It's the W203 and C209 chassis Mercs. Stuck in that era no matter how clapped out. Especially that M272 power plant. Great engine with a fatal flaw. Just gotta fix 'em.
I know the feeling, we like what we like
ABC fluid is missing which means the pump ran dry and is finished. One hell of a job to replace.
Dude I just bought a CL 600 for the same price I would go buy some fluid at least two quarts and put it in. AutoZone has a cheaper alternative than the $40 a quart stuff
That’s the plan!
looks like the goth ravers had kids. that kid rocking their apparel
🤣🤣 that’s my seed ! Idk about his style either
That car comes with Vaseline, it won't be that bad 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🍆💦
The mirror is not broken someone manually close or open them
Yes, very interesting. You guys are the next thing to come out of Ogdon. You guys are literally the Lake.
@@TheRolexSlayer we are literally the North Lake, having fun with this beast and looking to have the ABC running properly. If you find yourself in the area, stop in and say hi 👋🏽
Great episode 👊🏻😎
Thx mane!
M275❤ got the SL600/SL55 and the CL55. Have plenty of experience with the ABC. 😂 nice video 👍🏼👌
Nice! I think we found the ABC leak today
@@AutoAfflicted I replaced accumulators etc…then the pump gave up a week later 😂. Back on the road now. That was the CL55. The SL55 and SL600 next. Never ending. Then I have a W124 E320 M104 convertible. No spark or fuel tackling that next week. 😂
@BobBenz55 you got your hands full! We got a C124 with a turbo m103 over here as well
Nice 👌 Mine I did the 3.6 M104 AMG engine swap. I have a SL500 R129 with the M113 engine ❤️ but seriously thinking to do the M113K swap on her 😇
@BobBenz55 that would be a good swap - I’d like to have a gen 1 CLK M113k swap and a manual
Vundervarrrrr!!! Get the car and do a series to repair it. Probably needs $5000 to fix it. Switch to coilovers and dump ab c.
More episodes to come for sure - we might have found the abc leak and it might be a cheap fix , stay tuned
I have the exact same car 2001 with 120,000 miles. ABC hydraulic line leak passenger front. Perfect interior and runs like a SINGER sewing machine lol. Probably look into getting a new line here shortly.🤟🏽
Hopefully ours is solved with a simple hose
So poetic. I love it.
🤣🙏🏼🙏🏼
as problematic as they can be... it's just so much damn car for the money, worst comes to worse you coil-over swap it like mentioned below. I'd also place my bets on a popped line but that can get tricky and expensive realllll fast so be wary, accumulators, the double pump, not a rabbit hole I'd jump in. BUT if you get lucky and it's just one obvious leak, you fix it and see if it holds. Chances are though, if it's the rubber lines, they should all be replaced just from age/mileage alone. BUT IT'S A V12 lolol someone DEFINITELY loved it to make it to 250k and still be in that good of shape. Good lucky my dudes, may those mermaids provide fun and laughter and not decimation of your crew and ships :)
Pray for us 🙏🏼🇩🇪❤️
Man its 2am and this HDR crap cant be disabled, my phone blinded me
that knocking is the tandem pump canibalizing itself, if you want a used pump reach out to me and let me know i have a bunch, otherwise if you need fluid i have the cheapest abc fluid available on the market, with access to that i have been able to maintain my s600 04 and my cl65 both with abc suspension
Nice! I may need to reach out for a tandem pump. We’re going through the ABC system now… we did find American made pentosin that is only $12 a quart
You didn’t “activate” the suspension btw - those buttons raise the suspension higher than regular ride height for more clearance, and firm the suspension in two settings of dampening, hard and harder. Not advised to drive on the bump stops.
I did press them to activate the raising .. it wasn’t going to do anything of course 🤣
that fluid leaks fast and is made from juicing 100’s. I’d love to see you guys bring it back but it just seems like you’ve got a good chance at effectively throwing money into a raging fire.
You’re not wrong… maybe a few $100 worth of fluid can fix it …. Or few $1000 in parts
Jag, Merc, Lincoln town car. All in one! 4:45
🤣🤣🤣
1:46 when the PTSD kicks in hard.
🤣 you can feel it
Any car with 200k + miles will have its own problems especially with a car that has more features than a 2024 car. This one is 20 years old and has over 256k miles. It looks like it lived its life well and relailably. V12 is expensive to maintain, not a inline 3 prius. In my eyes its more relialable than any gm car v6 or inline4
It’s the 40 modules that scare me - one day to get for a nice drive and “click” nothing happens
9:16 even the German voice said it wrong!😂😂
HAHAHAHA now it's time to put a $12k exhaust on it so it can sound like a pagani
That was my first thought really
Should note that this particular v12 will not sound like a Zonda, more so a Huayra.
Either way will be music to the ears
The dipstik is electronic. It is on the dash!
Ah yes the electric dipstick, I’ll check it there
I bought me one for the transmission. The oil dipstick is there, though.
@changeyourenergy708 but which model did you buy ?
@@AutoAfflictedthe 2002/3 S500
@changeyourenergy708 does your car display the oil level on the dashboard? If not, then that makes sense that it has an actual dipstick. Our car has a place for a dipstick, but just a cap is fitted.
This is not too un reliable. Maybe the prefacelift is more unreliable.
Let’s say quirky- the runs wouldn’t open for a week and then just randomly started working - I do love this car though
The comments suggest I should not buy 2000 model for sale in Sydney Australia for my bitumen lap of Australia. Yes? No?
I think what it really comes down to is you have to evaluate the current status of the 220 you are looking at. Some are going to be livable and some are gonna have a lot of issues that might not be worth fixing. But what we’ve discovered and what will be showing in a new video probably coming out in the next week or so is that there’s plenty that can be repaired on this car even though some of the parts are no longer available, but also you just never know when you’re gonna go out to the car some gremlins will be showing. It’s definitely the kind of car. You wanna have a backup car as well.
A non running time bomb prepare your wallets
Seems the only issue is the abc and the leak looks to be low pressure lines but the reservoir, pray 🙏🏼 for us
You guys interact too damn funny ,,,,😂😂😂😂😂….” I just had mental evaluation so I know I’m not insane , I want it!!lol..
We just love to have fun
@@AutoAfflicted friggin hilarious , y’all should be writers for a comedy citcom.
The abc doesn’t have any oil
Haha , good stuff , into the rocks w/ a v12 it is
We can’t resist their song 🎵
Go big or go home BRAH!!!
We’d o!
Jealous homey👊🏼
We’re gonna have some fun
You can see how Legitatreetcars fixed the abc on his cl but it’s funnicky. I prefer airmatic because it’s 5 parts that can be broken.
How ever. You got a sub because I love this chassis. These wheels are looking great and there aren’t a lot of wheels that suits great on a w220
Wait till you see the leaks we found on this hydraulic suspension. I couldn’t agree with you more about these wheels, I’ve seen them, but I’ve never seen them on the car that I actually liked them on and they do work really well on the S600. Thank you for the sub!
@@AutoAfflictedI wouldn’t choose for this car because of the abc. That goes beyond me expertise of DIY like Legitstreetcars showed.
This car is only fun if you can work on it yourself and it’s not your daily. No rust I see so you are lucky (probably because it’s facelift)
I’m curious what the rattle sound is!
czcams.com/video/B1rzBqoO2vU/video.htmlsi=YjO7YCSbl-yTHdCR
@rbrood267 the rattle/knock sound is coming from the tandem pump for the hydraulic suspension. It has quieted down since we got a little fluid through it, but we’re still working on fixing the leaks in the hydraulic system so we can know if the pump is still alive or needs replacement.
@@AutoAfflictedwow. I thought it sounded chain related which is not something you want to have on this engine. At what price point you decide to change to coilovers?
Love shit like this get it running
We were working on it today, found the fluid leak in the suspension
@@AutoAfflicted nice that’s a great start how’s the rpm issue
@intelligence6900 once we get the suspension leak free and lifted up, it should then come out of limp mode, we may have to use the scanner to pull it out of limp mode
@@AutoAfflicted I can only imagine the pages and pages of codes but as long as it’s reasonable / within your budget to do it then I would say bring that v12 back to life w220 gets a bad rap but I still love all S class I currently drive a gle amg with a G wagon on order so I’m all for it I will follow your journey. Good luck.
@intelligence6900 pray for us 🙏🏼 we are trying to get it on the road asap and will certainly document the journey
The worst was the W210
Tturd v2 😂
Obviously I’m not well versed in Hyundai power trains
Woof. Lol
you overpaid 1800$
You saying lot wrong things about this car