Here's Why the Mercedes Metris isn't the Worst Minivan Ever Made
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- čas přidán 23. 11. 2019
- Actual cost was ~ $35000 USD. The Mercedes Metris / Vito is a good van for adults and outfitting. Mini Vans cost as much or more and are forgettable .... Mini Vans. Test drive them and price a Metris out for free before you end up driving a mini van.
I was just about suckered by this attention desperate video but thankfully I took a Metris for a drive before buying one. Look at this fake news = • Here's Why the Mercede...
The problem is the 43 000$ price tag
I paid $34300 USD or 48000 CDN
@@ml414skidoo That's probz a used one! Doug doesn't lie!
@@Linus7671DX Hahaha! Good one. He’s owned by sponsors as far as I can see
@TheGoat I paid nearly 49k with all the optionals and I am very happy. I would NEVER trade it for any of the japanese grocery go getters with all the bells and whistles
It is only the one next to the worst.
Doug the type of... oh wait
I think it's a very good looking van. I just wish Mercedes offered a high-trim version of it in the US like they do in Europe with the Vito (with better paint, fog lamps, a body kit, sunroofs, leather seats, woodgrain, etc.). I've seen some of these Metris vans outfitted by aftermarket companies to look like high-end vans (or even like Maybach vans) and they look absolutely spectacular inside and out.
in my opinion the Metris should not be compared to any of the other soccer mom vehicles or grocery go getters of your choice. This is a workhorse intended for professional use, a solid piece of equipment made in Germany. End of the story.
Yet it’s less capable and reliable than it’s non workhorse counterparts
@@Ned_Slanders i can tell you are very smart. All it takes is to read measurements in inches. But hey if you say so..
They are absolute shit vehicles / always broken
sorry two years later answer, tell me what is made in Germany? The chrom star?😇
But it’s only next to the Nissan quest which means it’s forgettable
His wife's boyfriend helps him take the seats out if he asks nicely, in a manly fashion.
I'm too busy getting candy from your mom I guess. Go watch some click bate videos from your boyfriend. Maybe he will take a cheap shot at something else you'll never buy.
@@ml414skidoo My Mum would kick your whinning arse back to the ugly forest manlet.
ml414skidoo how is Doug click bate? I don’t think you understand the definition😂😂
I think you’re just butthurt someone doesn’t like your shit van. Have fun with your boyfriend in that sorry excuse for a van
@@nicholascernatescu6685 it is not rocket science. it IS a clickBAIT because it ranks #1 for organic search for keyword "metris review".
@@davide-carbone that’s no what clickbait is lmao. Clickbait is showing something that is not in the video in order to gain views. Doug shows everything in the thumbnail
Idk man, seems like a butt hurt owner trying to justify his bad purchase...
IDK CLEETUS sounds like you bought something Doug recommend. Better luck next time bro.
@@rcpmac lemme guess you're also mad because you bought on for 43,000$ and saw Doug's video...
@@DaewooFestiva23 1st of all they aren't $43K US. 2nd -Yes I am looking at them to buy. 3rd - That Doug guy, hard to believe anyone listens to him. He's a tool.
@@rcpmac lol, you are clearly a metris fan, dont take dougs video to seriously.
@@rcpmac its just HIS opinion, NOT yours don't have a temper tantrum because somebody doesn't like what you like.
Well.... Idk what you said that made it worth 45k, seems like you can buy a VAN van for 5k. Is it 45k dollars worth of driving experience? Should've bought a cargo from the 90's.
@TheGoat ooh you didn't see that last part. "Should've bought a cargo from the 90's" you can buy for 5k. Hard pressed to find a 45k dollar van that isn't freaking sweet. But Mercedes fills that hole in the market, eh? This is a work van though, that's why it's built, the passenger version must be a.... "Might as well."
4:38 'the fuel filler is simple...open your door, open the cap, close your door, fill up, open your door, close the cap...its ingenius!!!'
I think the fool who bought this is butt hurt.
? the fuel door is ingenious compared to other makes with a solenoid and switched that fail. It's just true, don't be butt hurt because you don't have one
I guess it’s too complicated for you Simon. I think I saw you driving down the street with your fuel door open.
There is a van van version of it and costs around 25k, so for this one you get 2 more row of seats for 20k more
What are you talking about? You mean the sprinter? Its $40K.
@@BoopSnoot no he is talking about the metris cargo version
You forgot to mention that the rear windows don't open and the rear seats don't recline. Those are extremely important for long family road trips...The heavy duty overbuilt steel seats are designed to haul hundreds of passengers per day without breaking.
True True, but the Odyssey that I have does have those things. I don't want to show up at our club with an Odyssey... you understand. Also I need an actual van an not a wagon.
@@ml414skidoo How easy are those things to fix? I'm thinking about buying one.
@@ml414skidoo You're a snob then.
@@coldstonecanc3rgang994 And enjoying the van. It's van not a mini van
they have sliding windows you an install for $200 a side. i agree the seats are a bit rough, but a lot of people buy the euro seats, they recline and are super comfortable
Lmao when comparing a 2017+ Mercedes to a 90s odyssey you know you're in trouble
I think he was playing along the idiocy of the other review of the Metris. It is an unfair comparison, the two belong to two very distinct categories. The odyssey is MINI VAN designed for large families, a car to go to the supermarket on weekends. The Metris is a a VAN.
What’s oil changes like price wise ? We’re you able to drive it in snow yet ? I have dodge caravan looking at other vans when we decide to upgrade. Stumbled on your video and didn’t know Mercedes had a minivan
I'd go with the Metris. I bought a Sienna and now I have buyers remorse. The Sienna feels stuffier and less comfortable, despite having better seats. This guy is trying to sell his van but when you ask reasonable questions he gets offended and doesn't really answer you. Typical for a German car guy though. Lol.
@@jerryp2433 and now there are more awd option minivans not just the sienna
@@corypitt1387 yea I've test drove pretty much every minivan there is. The Metris is taller and it can tow. The Sienna feels squashed. The Metris was designed from the ground up as a Van. It is very rugged. You can put a few goats in the Metris and mop it all up when you are done. The Sienna and most other minivan/crossover uses car-like frame. Just get snow tires if you are worried about rwd. I hope they come out with 4matic soon. I'm no Mercedes fanboy btw. Especially after dieselgate. I'd by a 4x4 Sprinter or Ford Transit if I had $60K. It's kinda huge though.
Have one for 2 years it is bad...
whats it like for running errands around town and parking in " regular" parking spaces?
this van still worst mini van ever
Add to the discussion, Why do you think so?
Because you love to hate it or what?
Do you own one?
Excuse me! CZcams is his job and he does his job quite professionally
He has a cult following from being a jerk on you tube. Cheap shot at Mercedes for click bait to trap morons into listening to him.
That goof Doug is a negative Nancy who post click bait videos like cheap shots at Mercedes. Morons follow him even though they aren't even going to buy any of the cars he reviews. They can't have them so they like to hear Doug the bitch say they are not good anyway.
ml414skidoo if you have been listening to Doug, you would’ve heard that “I love Mercedes-Benz” he has owned six Mercedes and the metris is horrible quality. The metris is a nothing but cheap plastic with no amenities for a premium price of $45,000. Don’t hate on Doug demuro for telling the truth! Mercedes is one of the most desirable brands in the world, and they shouldn’t have made this horrible excuse for a mini van!
ml414skidoo Two or the four cars Doug currently owns are Mercedes.
@@plazmamattery8153 yes so what point are u trying to make?
Doug DeMuro is in the big leagues and your batting low average in the minors. Doug’s review was accurate, very informative, well-produced, AND entertaining. I would trade my job for his “unemployment.” And his house for mine (his is in one of my fav neighborhoods in Cali, yeah, which, I can’t afford!).
Doug is the Scotty Kilmer of auto reviews. Scotty has a huge following and is a goof too.
@John, Big league for stupid people who can't use their own brain, logic and own experience. My dad owned 2 dealership and I have driven Yugo's all the way to $500K Bentleys, Aston Martins and Rolls Royce with solid gold components. You need to spend at least 6 months and 10.000 mile with any car to fully understand its good and bad points.
Mercedes is one of those cars that feels like a new car even after you put on your first 80K miles. If you ever been in a major accident, you will appreciate Mercedes even more than your Toyotas or Hondas. There are reasons that these cars are expensive and sadly average people have no clue.
As for Doug living in a nice house, yes, there are lots of drug dealers in Miami too that live in the best mansions...so what? Does that make them a distinguished member of the society or someone who's opinion is important?
@@meenam300zx Funny thing is, I bought a 2021 Metris passenger van recently and its being upfitted by Peace Vans in Seattle. I would never buy it as a family passenger minivan, but as a pop-top adventure van, with LiFePO4 aux battery upgrade, that will carry and sleep up to 4 people, fit in a garage, tow up to 5,0000 lbs, and gets decent gas mileage...well, that works for me. On the other hand, the "Car Wizard" mechanic just reviewed a 2019 Metris passenger van on his CZcams channel and was not very complimentary.
It is just bad bad value for the price. Over 40 grand for this? Common, be real. Attacking someone who makes a legitimate living out of reviewing cars is just shockingly silly.
@TheGoat Calling them unemployed and other imbecile things along the way isn't disagreeing, bud.
Agree
That price is Canadian $$$ Einstein
Yes man , you are correct , I wanted this car so long and the review he made made me to question and scared me to do so but I still like to buy it , I think he didn’t understand the whole purpose of this car and he wanted to label everything to be developed the same way
I have the german predecessor of that van. My van is called "Mercedes Vito W639". I have the german basic version with a small 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine. Not fast but powerful. Many people say that van is bad but if You always care for it, the van will love You and work for You. I recomment changing all oils (lubricants) from time to time. Even the ones in the rear axle and the gear box. Also I change the filters very often. After about 10 000 miles.
on a serious note, how is your maintenance.,.. any mechanical issues ?
The guy that doesn’t have a job and just reviews cars makes a million per year from just that. And Mercedes Metris is the most depreciated vehicle on the US market after 1-2 years of ownership.
Hopefully I can find one at a good price, then.
The other guy was a good comedian.
How's the power (compared to minivan V6)? What about RWD traction in winter? I was keen on getting a Sienna AWD, but not too happy with space and engine.
Plenty power, turbocharged and 7 smooth gears. I'm always carrying at least 1400 lbs.
😄I know .he was quite a joke ,i thought he gonna loose his mind.😂😂 .
thanks for trying to fix that and doing a good and clear review .👍
they seem to keep a good value . looks like owned ones are a more expensive then 5 years ago when they were new. looking for an used one to do a small conversion for myself.still searching.
does your van have carpet or are those all weather mats? I am very interested in getting this van in the passenger model, but I don't want carpet as I want to use it as a work van that can carry passengers when I need to. please reply back as I am very interested to know.
Yeah it has carpet and the mats are not the best but do work to keep sand/dirt from carpet and the mats are easy to take out to clean.
Damn, buyer's remorse is hitting hard.
False bro, still have it and zero chance of trading it out.
Yeah... rather take the new Odyssey
Yeah Odyssey is a way better mini van. Groceries, kids... over sized station wagon that will run forever. Great van too
ml414skidoo unlike this cheaply made a hunk of junk Mercedes the Honda Odyssey has great value for money plus it doesn’t look like a early 2000s gm vehicle inside...
It is. Doug said. I’m a Brit. We don’t have it. So I’m open to both your video and also Dougs. I do like Doug.
I love my 2 2019’s 👍👍
Just bought one and I'm loving it..!!
So basically you get penalized for performance and power with no benefit
Is it reliable? And is it easy to take off the rear seats?
It is reliable, zero warranty issues so far. The rear 3 person seat is heavy, I use a dolly to get it close and then lift it in by myself. The middle 1 and 2 person seats aren't bad.
I appreciate your review.You did a great job
Doug doesn’t lie boys
I agree with many of your points about the bitchy review. What he doesn't say is that it can carry 2500 lbs and pull 5000, which is a consideration for a work van and if you want to trick it out.
I like that you're giving clear honest opinion as well as clarifying other reviewers error or neglect.
Who here because of Dirk?
I laughed my ass off at that last line. Well done.
Have you ever heard of the Kia Sedona and the Nissan quest?
Doug really got you good huh. You sound defensive throughout this video. His video stands strong. What a joke of a van...
Doug is a goof and followed by moron haters. As if Doug knows shit about cars compared to Mercedes or any of the makes he sewers.
@@ml414skidoo At some point you called him "butthurt" but clearly you're the one who's butthurt lmao
Tell Dawg to load up his Odyssey with a stack of 4'x8' sheet goods and see how that feels.
Whaaat? What a stupid comment. This guy actually OWNS the van, as opposed to someone just giving random first look comments.
@@tinyyogini it's not just a "first look". He usually spends several hours with the vehicle he's reviewing, sometimes days. And the biggest advantage he has over this guy is that Doug has reviewed hundreds of cars, and dozens of minivans, so he knows exactly what the competition offers. Meanwhile this guy has no idea what other brands are like and what features they have. At one point he compared his new Metris to a 2nd generation Honda Odyssey(1999-2004). At like 15 years apart, I should hope the Metris is an improvement. What a joke
0:17 you mean Doug DeMuro and I think its not that bad I've heard of worst minivans than the Mercedes Metris and get ready Doug DeMuro to say it is bad the worst one well some thing like that btw your title is so simerler to Doug DeMuro's title
Good review, I'm getting one
“Someone who doesn’t have a job...” lol doug makes far more money than you’d like to believe. And youtube is his job. You watching his video and hating on us is silly because you still made him money. Pretty dope for someone who doesn’t have a job.
See the Doug fanboy
@@rcpmac he makes like 100k a month and you probably dont make that much
Good looking wan - truth! With very bad quality of all parts. I have it - on 100k timing chain was expanding, on 130k turbo charger got bad, and many others. If you have it sale before is 100k miles
Appreciate the review, fellow CDN! I completely agree on all points. I'm an Industrial Designer and although I admittedly enjoyed the "other reviewer's" video for some reason, I was mentally shooting down every point he was trying to make. Take care and all the best. - Rob
It sounds like a family one but with adult kids…
You compare the V Class with the Honda Odysseys and Toyota Siennas not the Metris (Vito Tourer in Europe)
We had a Nissan quest and it was horrible
Thankfully it barked up a transmission and it engine so we can get rid of it and leave it and besides I was getting sick of it
Hahahaha, someone got super butthurt finding out they overpaid for a shitty minivan. Doug makes great videos btw, I guess you're jealous
Doug is a tool and you just bobble head along after him
Classic ... this is not designed to carry children, it's a utilitary van with seats, if you want a real Mercedes ,,minivan" you would choose a V Class my friend, frankly that lanky tall idiot did not reviewed the V Class ,,Why?" you might ask...because he knew that people might figure out that V Class is the actual family minivan not the Metris (Vito Tourer in Europe)
i’ve been in one of these. pretty comfy ngl
Why Metris describe minivan. Its midsized van. Its stand between full size and mini vans.
Oh you mean like the Chevy Astro and GMC Safari?
Thanks for the counter to Doug's review. Thanks Doug for bashing the Metris,, we will all enjoy a deal on a great used VAN (not mini van).
We don't however enjoy it's discontinuation do to lack of sales from disinformation.
@@rcpmac Wait! Is the Metris being discontinued in the States?!! I agree, that would be a tragedy
I feel like this is one step above the Nissan quest only one It’s not that much else
Hey guys look it’s the German Nissan quest
THANK YOU!!! For this reasonable review for this van. I've been tired of CZcams reviews ripping on it. It really is alone by itself and not much is directly comparable. it is a commercial van that can carry people. it isn't full of bullsh** options that you don't need. no TV's well use a tablet, not very good nav a phone always works better and is easier to use and up to date. and yes I'm man enough to ask my wife for help with the seat. since I had a kid I have removed my current vans seats 0 times. I am in the market for a van that smaller than a sprinter and more capable Pacifica or Odyssey or sienna. it's so hard to look away from the Metris. 😀 I grew up with a Ford e150 passenger van and we got along fine without TV's 👍
I’m in the same market. This seems perfect!
The funny thing is that all the vans with all those "bullshit" options cost less than the ugly piece of shit Metris that has the bare bones options
That other youtuber, I think he goes off whenever a manufacturer forgets to send him the check. lol He's also turned on Toyota for no reason. I stopped watching him years ago.
Where is the cigarette lighter?
He is nearly crying while talking come on, these are not even good things, these are things that you find in any van, you are listing all the things that Mercedes luckily kept same and did not make it even worse, any owner of even the worst vehicle will try to justify their purchase and tell everyone else to get it, sorry man
? Crying. Anyway just don't buy it. But also don't make a shitty click bait video like Doug did to hate on Mercedes for zero reason.
@@ml414skidoo lol he doesn't hate Mercedes. Most car companies make at least one shit vehicle and the Metris is theirs
@@ml414skidoo he literally has 3 mercedes
Cut the crap : the whole van inside is made of plastic (not what Mercedes stands for ) 2nd : way over priced for this money you can get full eqp pacifica with 2 huge tv etc or even any other minivan... they give a pure shlt in USA .... Europa has vito which looks the same but you way more luxurious ... in USA you can’t even but led light or anything they gave a over priced crap in USA
You sir need a Honda or Toyota, which are fine. But this is different so maybe not for you.
LOVE IT
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Good luck getting to 60. Shouldn’t have to say that in an MB
Dumb statement. You’ve never driven one. Huge torque.
@@rcpmac oh wow 😲 So glad you said that. I'm completely convinced
@@ericmorgan372 im convinced that rcpmac is just the skidoo guy on an alt account
Create your REAL OWN CZcams channel. It is pretty obvious that you're just trying to get advantage on Demuro's popularity to get some following as well. That's despicable. Sheer envy called by some.
Forget about "the jerk" and be original, if you can. And stop insulting those who disagree with you. Additionally, show your face when you are "reviewing" the vehicle.
Doug is a corporate tool
No dip shit. Doug is a goof with click bait tittles. Like saying Mercedes is the worst, Gibson guitars are the worst, Michelin makes the worst tires, Rolex is the worst watch.... Just click bait on good brands to sewer their product and get idiots to think some you tube goof knows it all.
@@ml414skidoo he has three mercedes cars and has made good reviews on them in the past
“annddd dennnn” 😂
That same man with no job that reviews cars all day- he did work hard to get where he was (including having several jobs), this same man can change the market just by talking, AND has millions of subscribers…
True but since then there are many more Car reviewers that aren't dweebs like Doug. Also car repair posters that aren't wingnuts like scotty Kilmer. He sewerd this vehicle for views, with click bate tittle for morons.
@@ml414skidoo shut up you are the dweeb. And leave Doug demuro alone. That’s his opinion not yours.
Yes. YES 4 SURE!!
God bless you for creating this video and I agree 100% that the annoying ugly lisp faced Doug has no clue and people think his two hours of visit with a car is justified as a good review.
First of all, there is nothing in the Market comparable to Metris, I mean from a guy who has worked in body shops, this Van is solidly built and you can easily turned the front seats to swivel seats which no Mini Van in the market today offers. You can easily convert this to a camper and believe me turning a Sienna 2011 to 2020 is a challenge specially with the rails on the second row and forget about 2021-22 years as Toyota will void your warranty if you remove the second row. As for Odyssey, the second row seat movements is a joke and removing those and the rails is another nightmare. Metris was never designed as a family van but was made as a work van or a passenger van. For this Doug the Lispman to come on and downgrade this van shows how clueless he is.
The Metris is very solid and well made and honestly is in the class by itself. For people that fault it for high price, its a Mercedes, you pay for safety and solid ride.
Try seating on Sienna's seat for 8 hours of drive and then seat on Metris's chair...that alone is worth $20K to me as I don't need to visit my chiropractor.
People think some stupid guy like Doug is the god and don't use their own brain and logic.
Hi Karen
Good review man. Clearly you did your research and have objective point of view.
This van is junk,usps has spent a fortune keep in on the road.
Doug was right. This thing should be a lot cheaper. A loaded Odyssey will be a thousand times better.
Yep I agree. Are you also saying that the Mercedes Benz metrics is a bad minivan?
Remind me why the majority of comments shared here are personal insults? ml414skidoo does his best to put Doug’s review in perspective. Not once does he mention his name. Cheap shots re a rather pleasant Canadian accent? Really? That’s the best you can muster? An honest post that adds meaningful info and relevant experiences about the MB Metris. Thank you.
Agreed
Thts fkin shit congrats on losing money
Love The Metris !!!!!!
That reviewer totally missed that the Metris is a commercial vehicle, from Sprinter group, and not targeted towards the passenger luxury van market. That would be the Vito. The Metris is excellent for it's use cases and customization.
I clearly heard him say, "This is a work van."
Well the Odessy is still a better Option
Heard it too but he still compares it to passenger Van's. The only reason there's a Metris passenger model is the chicken tax. One of the things always used is that the seats don't fold into the floor. Being totally removal gives more cubic inches to a work van and allows Mercedes to re-convert the van back into a work van and avoid the chicken tax. To be fair he should it ld of compared it to the Vito.
@@wyattgrummert9183 for what?
Actually the Metris is a Vito, they are the same commercial van. The V-Class is the luxury van from Mercedes
Been driving this for a year and ahalf after the sienna. This is way better
How does it do in the snow tho? Aren't the Sienna rear seats more comfortable? I'm tryn to decide between this and the 2021 Sienna AWD. The Sienna seems more practical by far. The Metris has a better driving position and it's bigger. It can also tow a boat.
@@jerryp2433 so I drove the sienna for over a year and then ththe metris. The metris gets way better mpg.. The sienna getz around 12-17 mpg where as the metris gets 18-27 mpg.. The metris is bigger has more interior room and it looks classier. The sienna also over heats because its a v8 engine. The sienna has much better bells and whistles tho. So the console. The back up camera . The audio system is better but the car itself is not as good.I have driven the metris in the snow. And I honestly couldnt tell it was a rear wheel drive until I read about it
Doug DeMuro a little message for you press read more and the message is there
I love your channel Doug DeMuro but... I think there is worst minivans than the Mercedes Metris
If this isn't the worst modern van then what is plz?? Compared to ALL north American minivans. He is right. You butthurt at him criticizing a stupid van? Insulting him doesn't look too good 4 u bud.
Doug is a tool, just buy his T shirt and hate everything Doug hates like a good follower.
@@ml414skidoo good job not answering the question tard...
I love this van. I wish Mercedes would give us the European version of this. Doug DeMuro is your typical American reviewer. I don’t see many Europeans watching him. He needs to be a baseball commentator. His nickname is captain obvious.
That's why the mertris is the worst in the states, it stands no chance against it's rivals in the U.S market
Doug knows nothing about cars. He does not work on them (he does not really work at all). These vans are not designed to compete with minivans. If you want the Mercedes version of that, get the R series, especially the AMG -- it will destroy any Sienna or Odyssey. These vans, if you want something smaller than a Sprinter, and you liked the idea of the Chev Astro cargo, this is that van. Yes, it comes in passenger mode and many people outfit them as RVs or luxury vans because the engine has a lot of low end torque, its designed for commercial use, not necessarily soccer moms and dads. Doug simply does not understand that various cars are built for a purpose. In Europe, they are very high in demand (as the Vito), especially on the used market.