Here's Why the Mercedes Metris is the Worst Minivan Ever Made
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The Mercedes-Benz Metris is a minivan -- just like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. But the Metris is a truly terrible minivan. Today I'm reviewing the Mercedes Metris Passenger to show you why the Metris is so bad.
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Angry Mercedes fans: "You're wrong! This is a commercial shuttle van! You misunderstood it!"
Well, sweetie, it's nice that Mercedes-Benz marketing has convinced you of this -- but it's the same size as a Sienna/Odyssey, with the same price as a Sienna/Odyssey, and the same scope as a Sienna/Odyssey.
If I were buying a "commercial shuttle van," I'd literally fall over laughing at the Metris ... annnnnd then I'd buy a Sienna/Odyssey. Which is what everyone does anyway.
You tell em, papa.
Oooooooh tell em daddy
Daddy😤😤😤🥜🥜🥜🥜👅👅👅😥😥
Doug sweetieposting?
this guy got it right
Lol imagine renting out your van to someone hoping that they would use it and enjoy it and then 2 weeks later see a video of a guy trash talking your minivan
😂
I feel that bro
As a German I have to admit that you are right. I don't even know why Toyota or Honda didn't try to sell those big Vans here (there's a huge difference in Germany when you say Mini-Van or Van btw the Mercedes is like the Volkswagen Mulivan and the Ford Transit a so called mini-bus here ^^).
I think they were to lazy to sell them with standard transmissions and diesels or 4 Cylinder gasoline engines :D
Sure. “My” minivan.
@Cyrian Genesis Driving a towtruck, i have witnessed many fallen Vitos, stranded on the road for variety of reasons. One thing i can not fathom, is that most of them have very bad rust problems starting as early as 3 years old.
One thing Mercedes didn't realise when designing this van was that Doug will get to review this one day,
And also that he will get it thru the Mighty Dougscore where you must go from 0 to 60 under 3 sec to get some points.
Junky DIY guy Congratulations. You have the first ever comment Doug put a heart on.
Junky DIY guy think this is for transporting retards
jajesam sigurno He admits the dougscore is biased towards supercars. But you'd think the Metris would at least score 90 percent in the daily categories considering its a minivan
But it doesn't, becasue it's a bad minivan. Every other minivan does it better.
This is probably my favorite Doug Demuro video to date. Just something hilarious about a laidback guy with a chill voice and demeanor roasting a Mercedes minivan 😂
Doug, Doug, Doug. "Telephony" is to telephone as "photography" is to photograph. It's a perfectly good word, and is properly used here.
Yeah but in this context it should be telephone. Do u say I want to take a photography?
@@tannick2779 No, "Bluetooth Telephony" is the correct term, because you're adjusting settings related to the use of the telephone. The use of a telephoner is called telephony.
@@seikibrian8641 bluetooth telephone isn't wrong either and since many haven't even heard of the word telephony(did a quick Google search, people using "telephony" have been decreasing massively) just use Bluetooth telephone which everyone understands
Price of van: $13k
Mercedes Benz badge: $30k
If it was a Sienna then:
Badges (Throughout the van): 10$
Van: 49,990$
This joke of a minivan is worth at MOST $9K
@@SkylabBeats nooo i will not even pay £1000 for it
You're right,it's a dodge grand caravan with Mercedes Benz badges.
@@johnpublic608 even a caravan is ten times better than this
My favorite Doug videos are where he's in full-on savage mode like this.
Doug goes *SICKO MODE* on a german car
@@joshuamarkusmarkwood hahahhahahahaha
Yeah we need more videos of Doug roasting shitty cars
While getting hammered I always watch one Doug video where he says "This is the coolest odd car I have ever seen" and one where hes like "Gaaaabagae, complete and total Gaaaabage".
mecánico en la frontera they’re mostly the only videos I watch
This happens to people when they keep buying junk and don't realize what automakers are doing with them. I'm absolutely blown away with the third row seats function.
At my former workplace in France they used this when they had had to shuttle people or carry oversized stuff. I had the chance to borrow the thing once to haul my furniture from IKEA. Two observations: you did have to take all seats off which was quite a chore, but once you did that you had a HUGE cargo area. Horrible as this thing was... something did impress me: when I got up to highway speed I could not believe the speedo because it felt like I was doing 60 km/h when in fact I was at 120km/h. The ride was so silent and smooth it felt like I was driving very slow and that was with a full load! And it still had lots of juice to cause trouble with the "highway patrol." I really had to keep watching my speed to avoid creeping up without realizing it.
Well, at least it's more expensive to fix than the Honda.
Odysseys are known for failing transmissions. Huge expense.
@@dustinchristensen8057 not the newer ones.
mack cummy To my understanding, the CTV lasts longer than previous generations, but it still isn’t where it should be.
EDIT: As someone pointed out, the Honda Odyssey has a 9 speed transmission, not a CTV. Just replace CTV with 9 speed transmission, and the statements still stand.
@@lukesalisbury6031 the Odyssey doesn't use a CVT. It shares the nine speed transmission with the Pilot.
Damilola Akanni no it doesn’t the odyssey uses a Honda developed ten speed transmission vs the pilot’a ZF 9 speed
Doug: Instead of a boring, airport rental vehicles you can rent out a fun car
Also doug: Rents out a minivan
An airport rental car is more advanced and fun then this.
Well rents out a boring taxi minibus
@@BryanG830 So you are telling me the 2020 Hyundai Venue my dad rented 3 days ago is more fun than driving the Mercedes Metris?
@@ashupashu5559 Yes.
@@ashupashu5559 LMAO
You know it’s gonna be a bad one when Dougie doesn’t even start the video with “THIS....”
Most of what you speak about is true. I purchased a used 2019 Metris and dumped it 2 years later because of many of the things you point out. Those and other problems you didn't mention. The first is related to cruise control. I spent $1,050.00 at my Benz dealership to install what I later learned was an aftermarket system. I worked well when activated, but because it was located directly under the turn signal, I learned quickly it could be a death trap. It wasn't unusual to hit the lever when I wanted to hit the turn signal. My second big complaint is the van is promoted as being able to tow up to 5,000 lbs. That might be the case, but the back end is so low to the ground that after installing the lone tow bar available for the vehicle there's only 7-3/4" inches separating the bottom of the bar from the ground. Once installed it's not uncommon for the bar to scrape the ground when coming off a slope or speed bump. I'm sure one can guess what happens when tongue weight is added to the hitch. My third big complaint is the cost of fuel to operate the vehicle. It requires very expensive 91 or 93 octaine gas. And the best part is the maintenance expenses. Just guess how thrilled I was when I learned the van needed what amounted to a 9 quart oil change that cost over $300.00? In summary, about the only thing I miss about the Metris is it was probably the last REAL mid-sized van I'll ever see. The other van's you mention - the Honda Odyssey in particular - aren't true (box) vans. Because of their height they're more like comfortable and stylish station wagons, but I won't argue they're a better value than the Metris. Damn GM made a big mistake when they discontinued the Astrovan. That will always be my favorite.
My 2005 Astro Van is no frills. The Metris is the closest thing to a Astro but not worth the price. Hard to believe cruise isn't standard. No safety bells and whistles blind spot etc. Next stop to look at the Transit.
@@edwardnemec7611 Transit Connect or the actual Transit vans that replaced the Econoline?
Astro😂😂😂
Junk too
@@carltonthepug I had 3 Astro's and loved them all. Other than front end issues with the 1st generation vehicle the biggest expense I ever had for my last (3rd gen.) was replacing the fuel pump. That happened just over 100,000 miles so you won't hear me gripe about that. I still miss that van.
@@edwardnemec7611 My last Astro was the 2005 model. Damn good vehicle in my opinion. I still see them cruising the streets around town. I hope you get many more years of use out of yours.
"...and now I'm in Metris jail."
It's not a bug, but a feature.
@@Psych0technic literally iphone
*BONK*
Basically, if EA made a minivan.
Nah. If EA made a minivan, they’d *start* with the Metris and then figure out what ‘luxuries’ they could upcharge for. You know, options like windshield wipers, or tires, or brakes….
There actually is a Metris Prison in Turkey. I wonder if Doug knew that when he said "jail called Metris".
Haven’t ever heard better advertisement of Honda Odyssey
its honest though
He reviewed it and loved it and it's the same price as this garbage. What did you want him to say..
Advertisement. Yes this is exactly what it is.
And that saying something cause your asian
And Doug is so stupid not even understanding that those are totally different kind of cars. Honda is made based a passanger car and MB Metris is based a van. He forget compare size (MB about 8 inch higher) comfort of seats etc so looking only negative sides which are partly funny which he is thinking important.
Yes, Odyssey seats can be adjust better but I just ask, do you think 3 person can really travel comfortably at Odussey middle seats for example 200 miles... No way, in MB yes. Compare the third row seats. Odyssey seats are not for adults, only for kids. In MB 8 adult can travel comfortably and there is even space for the luggages. Doug didn't notice that there is rails and seats can be move using those
By the way, he complained about the filling cap place but tell me when you park your car so near the filling station pump that you can not open the door :-D That solution the cap is closed and locked always when driver door is closed
That one, Metris, is made in USA. Perhaps the reason for bad quality ;-) I have 2 friends here in Europe having MB V-class which seems to be totally different car although basis is the same. Is touch screen, pad for hand writing reconission. power sliding doors, power tail gate, LED lights, cruise control keeping the distance and all radars, better rear camera, 360 degree cameras, good fuel economy, acceleration is good etc... And Telephone is written correctly, perhaps there are some Mexican working at MB USA factory ;-) and no rattling of seats or any extra noise (US manufacturing quality comparing to European... ;-) )
So it has shifting paddles and nothing else. It's pretty much a race car.
Exactly debate is over whether its a minivan or taxi/shuttle. Its clearly a race car
Finally someone who understands!!! It’s stripped out of all features because race car.
vilkku its an insult to the word “race car” by calling this that.
Google it its a joke🗿
More like a slow boxy race car!
I love when Doug chooses violence
Lol I have the cargo version for work and I found this hilarious. I have a 2021 so the screen is upgraded to a nice touchscreen with Apple car play. But yes it’s noisy and has a lot of those weird quarks still. But overall I love it for what I use it for.
And now I'm in METRIS JAIL.
you should see silivri
Made me smile :)
I read this comment as that part played
I did not collect $200.
gio rami me too
Me 10 minutes into the video:
Stop, stop! It’s already dead!
redfalconfox I read that in the voice of Heavy.
Ah yes, pro action spy.
Lol, I was that way after 4 minutes, but the "it gets worse!" tagline kept me watching this slow motion train wreck review.
BAH GAWD RING THE DAMN BELL
If only this van had a heart and emotions...
Doug: keeps kicking the Metris dead body
I needed a weekend vehicle that only a mini van checked all the boxes. The $13k my budget allowed had me hanging my head as I bought a 2019 Grand Caravan SXT with 35k miles. After seeing this review of a high dollar van that made me envious when ever I saw one go by, I now feel much better about my purchase. Bless you Doug 😁
I honestly think his last statement is true. It is an airport shuttle. And they didn't do a cargo version of this van; instead, this van is a passenger version of the cargo van. It is meant to be an airport shuttle/minibus, but massively overpriced. Also, the comparable model to the others you mention is the V-Class. Check that one out.
Can't wait for the AMG Package
Amg black edition!
@@bestestusername You don't have to wait... Take a look over to Europe: www.mercedes-benz.com/de/mercedes-benz/fahrzeuge/personenwagen/v-klasse/die-v-klasse-amg-line-individuell-emotional-und-sportlich/
@@MrWhatauchever yes but that's the v class and not the metris aka Vito in Europe. The V class is a expensive luxury van
There is Brabus V-Class W447, which is far more better than this.
As an April Fools joke, Mercedes announced the "AMG Sprinter63."
It seems like Mercedes built this car with stuff from the parts bin
Amazing that it even moves, nevertheless even exists😒😒
Well why develop for a taxi minibus. taxi companies wouldnt spec them apart from base model anyway
no, they made it with stuff from the dumpster outside the factory
They always do
Why do you think it's called Mercedes-Bins
I love how annoyed Doug is that this car even exists.
Lmao about the entertainment center. My $18,000 Hyundai Accent has a 7” touch screen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Pretty responsive too.
fun fact: metris is the name of the most famous jail in turkey.
This Merc is ideal for transportation of crminals, no luxury, and they cannot escape, windows are fixed, seats are heavy and fold:)
@@MrTruth111 holy shit you are right
@@kshitijkumar4383 lol
These vehicles are sold under the model name "Vito" here in Turkey.
A N D. N O W. I ' M. I N M E T R I S. J A I L
But Doug... The Odyssey doesn't have the Mercedes logo on the front. A feature easily worth $25000 all on its own.
balzonurchin Mercedes Benz Metris AMG.
The AMG logo alone increases its value to nearly 100k.
What if, i put a Mercedes logo on an Oddysey and tell no one about it.
@@mangotail6808 I put one on my bike, and no one has found out yet....
@Fat cat Lover 4590 Honda: Please don't......
I would give this Mercedes van a Rover badge
Mercedes engineer 1: Mate, bet you can't convert this work van into a minivan in less than a day.
Mercedes engineer 2: You're on!
I agree that this car is hilariously underwhelming. But "telephony" simply means the thing you do with telephones.
I've noticed a lot of these for sale with less than 2k miles on them. My guess is unsuspecting soccer moms sell them when they learn the details.
CarLuvrSD I would’ve said some oap that just wanted a utilitarian Merc but that works too lmao.
I cannot believe this came out 3 years ago. This has less functionality than my 2005 Dodge caravan. Those rear seats look like concrete.
Well I actually own one, and can confirm the interior is far superior to any vehicle you will ever own, you worthless biggot.
Ben’s Benz
This is awkward
Ben's Benz lmfao why you mad😂
@@bensbenz5964 lol why are you so pressed?
Jokes on you it is not concrete
It is *_METAL_*
Honda odyssee sales after this - 📈
Mercedes metris sales after this - 💀
This is basically the physical embodiment of Mercedes greed, pay more for much less, and a plastic badge
Wtf here in Europe it’s called V-Class, Vito o Viano
Wtf is *_METRIS_*
This is the Vito in Europe, the V class is actually a very decent model that makes up for all of the stupid things the Vito/Metris does
I live in south africa which is not in Europe and this is called V class or Vito viano is an older version
And in Germany its not classed as a mini van, its a building lot car
I think this Metros is the equivalent of a Vito. Not a V class
@@MrPYool You are right! This is called a Vito Tourer here in europe. It is a car for commercial use. Not a minivan. if you want a real car for your family you buy the V-Class
I was so excited when these first came out, I went to a dealership and the sales person did a great job talking me out of it. They literally said there was no reason I should buy it. I ended up buying a 91 sienna and it had more features and better gas mileage 😂
well it's a commercial vehicle ... if you're looking for a mini van for private use, for the family etc, there really is no point in getting a commercial vehicle lol
You know a minivan is terrible if the goddamn SALESMAN talks you out of it! 😂
@@Nebulasecura of course a good salesman would take soomeone out of a commercial van when you look for a van for the family ...
@@EnjoyFirefighting difference is that marketing a commercial van as a minivan here in the states is a stupid idea, like Doug said in the video
@@Nebulasecura Mercedes markets the Metris as "elevate your brand to your clients, a Metris mid-size multi-purpose van " sounds like 100% commercial, non private. Of course this commercial version is available both as cargo van and passenger van, that's why it might be classified as mini van. But that passenger version is still meant for commercial use, like parking services at airports, getting construction workers on site or crews around in a port area. No need for comfort or luxury right there. Doug simply never understood the concept of the Metris, and neither the difference to the V-Class, which is the same van for private, non-commercial use
HA! I passed a Metris this morning. Had to watch this again. One of Doug's more memorable videos.
Doug's own quirks and features often annoy me into avoiding his videos ("Why have two buttons?" x infinity) ... but this is an epic rant and teardown of a bewildering vehicle for Mercedes to have built. To this I say, well done Doug! A more thorough reviewer on CZcams there is not.
I love these bad car reviews, Doug should do more of them
Check on his CZcams page. He reviewed a Trabant! A freaking Soviet era crap car. My dad had to drive one of those in Germany a long time ago. This was when the Berlin Wall still existed. I asked him about the car and his reply? "MY GOD, it was a piece of shit!" Yep, his exact words.
@@largol33t1 But the Trabant is one of those crap cars that you can't help but like it.
Your right, he needs to review more fords!
Yeah he should they are so funny they make me laugh!
@@largol33t1 and he reviewed a TVR a British sportscar that never entered the US market in fact the one he reviewed was imported to Canada
The only purpose for this van is to be stripped out and the interior replaced by one of opulent interiors from custom coach makers and that's why this should really be a $20,000 to $25,000 van max. There's no way any sane person is even paying $30,000 for this thing.
Thats where the v250d comes in
Yeah, I would think without the rear seats and sold for $18,000 then okay it's a good cargo van. People keep going on about in Europe it's the V-Class and you can get more features but then it's like $80,000 which put's it way up there at which point we have the Sprinter vans and they are pretty nice.
venom5809 Well, it's a Mercedes and as we all know Mercedes is a premium brand. But paying premium for a VAN is quite stupid i agree on that. Besides you Americans can consider yourselves lucky, this model would cost at least 40k€ in Europe.
Pasi Sallinen doesn't mean it's worth it
they start at $25,000 for a cargo
The Metris is what you rent. The Odyssey is what you own.
_THIS_ is the first Doug DeMuro video i've seen that doesn't start with " _THIS_ "
Doug just single handedly dropped the resale value by 30-40 percent
Paulo he is the kylie jenner of the motor stock market
TPB And it’s STILL overpriced! 🤣
Mercedes Vito from 1998 has more stuff than this piece of... Metris...
GuniPlays isn't this a renamed and poorly equipped Vito or is the difference more significant?
Yes it's renamed, Metris is called Vito in europe :D
tom tepunkt It's the same but Vito (or V-Class) is much more well-equipped and reasonably priced. It's on of the most common minivans outside of North America, alongside with the Renault Espace.
Piece of MetriSHIT
GuniPlays Metrishit!! 😝
Holy shit!
My wife and I bought a used 2018 Honda Odyssey Touring edition with 40,000 kms on it for $41,000 Canadian monopoly money and I'm at 8:12 in this video seriously scratching my head.
What in the F... was Mercedes thinking?
Obviously they weren't at all.
Honda Odyssey Touring (even the base model has alot of these features): flip down 3rd seat row, sliding middle row with removable middle seat which we did. Power both sliding doors, tailgate with adjustment for opening height. Cup holders, 12v and even 110v plugs all over. Roll down windows and sunshades for 2nd row, shunshades for 3rd. Back attachments for child seats IN ALL 4 seats behind drivers and passengers.
Ohhh, but it gets worse for Mercedes moving to a loaded Odyssey. Cabin watch, Cabin talk, sweep foot tail gate opening/closing, entertainment system, HDMI port for game console, wireless headphones, 2 drivers seat seatings fully controlled by key phobe including adjusting the drivers mirrors. Heated and cooled leather seats, dual climate control (actual 3 climate controls), lane assist, parking assist, adaptive cruise control, heated steering wheel, snow and eco modes, adaptive braking.
Ohh no, not done yet...
Vacuum in the back, tire sensor monitors, folding side mirrors, heated mirrors, heated side passenger rear window, rain sensors for wipers, automatic locks when exiting vehicle, sunroof/moon roof, power seats and arm rests in the front, purse holder, bluray disc holder, usb ports galore, snow function for traction and ABS. Honda link, wireless cell phone charging... did mention all powered sliding doors and rear tailgate?
How about the cargo room in the back after 3rd row?
LED lights, touchscreen controls, 2 separate zones for sound so you don't have to listen to kids movies. Power control mirrors.
There are mini vans, and then there's the Honda Odyssey.
Ohh yeah, the Honda Odyssey has shift paddles if you are so inclined to put it in sport mode... but folks, it's a vehicle for trasporting a family around in comfort with family features that matter. However, if you get that urge going to the grocery store, they too are there along with a 10 speed transmission.
Apparently the Metris's only redeeming quality is that it builds out well as the small camper van platform of choice. Otherwise it is deficient in almost every way.
A 2017 Mercedes with less features than the 1996 ford windstar we had growing up, well done.
Lmao my family had a 1996 AND a 1999 Ford winstar(engines blew out of both vans) during my childhood and they were waaaaay better than this sad excuse for a Mercedes
My family had a ‘98. I got my fingers stuck in the doors, that’s the only thing I remember from that van other than that it was wayyy better than this piece of German crap
@@remyfagerstrom6780 That kinda happened to my dad... he was getting out and accidentally closed the door on his fingers 🤣 He was mad asf and I can't really blame him, it sounded pretty painful
Aerostar had more features
My grandma had a 1999 Dodge on par with this thing lol
Imagine renting out your car...then you find a video on CZcams with the guy who rented it completely shitting all over it lol
Lmao 😂
Damn I imagined that literally for a sec
I'll knock his dumbass out
@@tristonbenton2415 that sounds reasonable, how dare someone have a opinion that's not yours!
goodstuffohhyeah thats what i just thought 😂
amazing review doug! but i have to say, most of the problems you talked about are all solved on the european model (v class), the seats fold, you get more powerful diesel engines, power side doors, power seats, led front lights as standard, bigger (and touchscreen) infotainment screen, driver assist systems, better front design.
In Europe theyre sold as Vito vans and they are usually used as a shuttles, XL taxis or transfer vehicles, they can have the rear seats facing each other middle desk TV etc, also they come with power gates and power vent windows in the back
"Can I film a vehicle with your cool car?"
I was going to say this
here i have a bike
My car doesn't have recording capabilities... :(
Un Dacia Lodgy e o masina mai buna decat Vito-ul
Where does it say that
Don't know why people hate on this video... This car is an actual bullshit of a vehicle (any type of a vehicle really)
Gabriel Zaharia Yeah, this is a overpriced piece of shit. And can you believe people actually buy this van??
Bet some people in the comments haven't driven a f'ing Mercedes.
It's because Europeans are overly sensitive and nationalistic, even when it comes to cars.
Kevin Norris Maybe they are but they say those vans are used for commercial use and have been that for a while.
Mark Shkurko lol I don't see these anywhere. Who TF buys a Mercedes minivan lol. This things a POS
I think it was originally made as a cargo van but you can get it as a family van.
Yea the sprinter is the cargo model
@@goated9700 the Metris can be bought either as a cargo van or a family van
Thank you, Doug. There is one feature you didn’t mention...towing capacity! The metris is RWD which is the only reason that I was considering it once I learned that the pre-owned prices are very reasonable. However your review has me back in the SUV market. Thank you for that.
Better late than never response? I just posted my thoughts on the Metris' towing capacity, They advertise up to 5,000 lbs., but that's not realistic because the only tow bar available for the vehicle sits a minimum of 7-3/4" from the ground. If you go down any slope or thru a speed bump, be prepared to hear that bar grind its way through the surface when it make contact. It gets worse when any type of tonque weight is added. I looked into purchasing a small travel trailer that had a tow weight of about 3,500lbs., but ended up laughing my plans off after hooking it up to my trailer ball. The bottom of the trailer bar sat less than 3" from the ground. I no longer own a Metris.
In Europe, the Metris (called Vito here) is a cheap work machine. A commercial shuttle. I can't believe they're trying to sell it to you as a minivan! And for $40k too! Insane!
The expensive minivan is called the V-class, and it's honestly amazing. But it's accordingly expensive. And has very little to do with... this. And to my knowledge, isn't available in the US.
The vito also has a minivan version which isn’t that bad and it is sale for around 50 usd which is very cheap
The Vito Tourer is much better than the V Class. I'm a taxi driver, my in-laws are too, we have both mini-vans and the V is far worse than the Vito Tourer.
@@Killmouras not to ride in
The seated vito starts from 40K € in Europe.
Don't act like it is cheap.
@@napim6752 well it is cheap compared to the v class. Which is the high end minivan from Mercedes.
Doug’s the type of guy who would do hard time in metris jail
Lmao 😅😅
Thanks for the video. I had been considering adding this to the big 4 to check out. It looked like it has pretty good room with the 3rd row up as well as a lot of the driver's aids are now available. The seat access just won't work though.
In my old town, my stepmom is the mail lady for the town and for a while the mail company made her use a cargo metris, the problem is that they made her use the van in the winter seasons and her route was on dirt roads. The problem with cargo metris base models is that they only use one wheel in the back of the van as a powertrain, and the company would have to call a special towing company to pull the metris out of the snow if it had gotten stuck. As you can tell this is a large problem because she has to drive all the way up on dirt roads and through snowy passes in a one wheel powered minivan, keep in mind the metris also has a problem with when you drive dust gets all over the cab because the back doors are made wrong so dust gets everywhere. Anyways when she gets stuck, my dad cant go to help her because legally only the towing company is allowed to help get the van unstuck because the van is owned by the government so only the person permitted to drive the van can only drive it, no one else.
Massive Mercedes fanboi here... I rode in this very model of van, and can confirm it's much worse than a Kia. Terrible.
Hi :) never thought to met you here, love your Videos :D
Taking a break from the bike I see 👍
Waves to C-Milk
Go, C-Milk.... but you have to understand that the price in germany for that thing is A LOT cheeper and it is used to transport (for example) retarded people from A to B. You also would remove the 3rd seat in the middle row, so the "jail" doesnt exist and ANYONE can exit to both sides this way without someone beeing forced to go in.
Why do you buy it'? Because it will not break down, it's cheeper here in Germany and you got service everywhere (unlike the other options). Cars like the Mercedes Sprinter are also seen everywhere... because those are the cars that companys buy... because they're reliable.
Nice to see you here C-Milk! ^^
Cost of Manufacturing The Metris Itself: $18,475
Mercedes Benz Badge Cost: $24,825
That’s how business works dawg
That's how mafia works*
Same with Lamborghini and Ferrari
this is why America needs to start importing Russian Lada's
@@JG-wt5yh At least Lamborghini's and Ferrari's look cool and go fast. The Metris, well, it's like the Jimmy Carter of minivans. Useless.
I appreciate all your videos and I know this is an older video, but I just bought a metris anyway. My use case is likely different from most. I'm in my early 50's and am now single with grown kids. I have German Shepherds and mountain bikes that cost as much as a 2022 Nissan Versa. So, I was going to buy a small cargo van, but in my extremely hot northern, California home area, the last thing I wanted was a cargo vehicle with HVAC ONLY in the front area. So basically, I think of this vehicle as what it is to me....a cargo van with a bit of insulation and HVAC to the back to heat and cool it better. Beyond that, it is EXACTLY what you say it is. Compared to my girlfriends 2022 Honda Odessy, the Metris is sorely lacking...except that my very expensive bikes and. my dogs get to be inside a very large open cargo bay in relative comfort. :)
What bikes
3:00 in I'm realizing Doug doesn't recognize the aircraft tiedown rails on the floor. you could put damn near any standard passenger aircraft seat in that thing with like, four bolts. Or change the legroom. Or maybe sqeeze in a fourth row if you really pushed that seat pitch.
The fact that the “Vito” is called a “Metris” in the us makes me want to vomit.
I think I’m gonna be sick..
Just like the van itself
Produced in the Vitoria plant in Spain, formerly a DKW commercial vehicle plant which for a short time sold DKW vans under the Audi label.
???? vomit onto the folks in the third row....?
Why the name change?
Doug's $1,100 iPhone X has more features than a $43K vans.
lol
iphone x is shit though
Doug looks like a Note 9 guy. He likes quirks and more features something apple lacks
He use an iPhone X.
LOL
In Germany this car is sold as Vito Tourer, there is another more luxurious V-class. In addition, it is only available here as a diesel. My father has a Vito Tourer with the 237 hp top engine with almost all the extras for almost 2 years now. The one you tested does not have the comfort row of seats in the back, which can be folded and reduced to 2 seats. It's a great car and available in many versions - at least in Germany.
4 years ago and I’m still laughing with this video 😂 Love you Doug 🫶🏼 Cheers from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
It really looks like Mercedes Benz took their commercial version of this and just said "yeah, we can milk it" and just bolted seats into their cargo version.
The gmc envoy has foldable seats
A cargo van. An overpriced one. Seats were added for hauling passengers as an afterthought.
Tommy Litz still even in that category it’s absolutely shit.
Clayton Carter compared to which cars?
@@Powderlover1 Have you ever driven one? I have 2 friends here in Europe having V-class which is based on same car (but manufactured in Europe) and I do not find those problems. Those are really great cars, fuel economy is good, does has enough power, driving comfort is good etc.
Plus its a Mercedes, gueranteed issues right from the factory.
I own a Mercedes Vito 113, made for cargo but I got seats installed and 1.6m length in the back, 2013 make, its great! Not that many features, but cheap too! Europe here
The weird business of non folding seats is inherited from the original 1996-2003 Vito. Not only did the third row of seats not fold - it was not even removable - a van incapable of transporting even a suitcase.
Hey Doug, would love an update on this seeing how much this car has changed now
09:41 - Telephony is not a misspelling of telephone, it's just a less-used noun to describe the working of telephone systems.
The van still sucks.
It isn't a misspelling, it's a misapplication of the word. It doesn't make any sense to refer to an entire field of technology in that context.
Telefonie is the correct german word.
The poor things have a ‘limited’ vocabulary (-;
It is right though. Telephony (noun) is the working or use of telephones AND data transmissions (eg. Voice, texts, data incl sound, music etc)
Fun fact: There is actually a prison in Turkey called Metris.
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Ismail Emre Akcan You better don’t say anything against erdogan. You might find your self in the back row of a metris quicker than you can say „dictator“.
metris'e selamlar; 3 temmuz sürecincen bu yana zaten bir çok gfngsfdugfdgısdf
Lol came to comments to write this. What a fitting name.
/918/LaF/P1 holy trinity 😂😂😂😂
What is so fun about that fact
Great and humorous review :) Thank you Doug!
Rewatching this video after owning a car and I'll just say this much:
My *2012 Nissan Versa* has a touchscreen infotainment menu. It's extremely unresponsive and has almost no options, but it's there and it's a touchscreen. A cheap economy car years prior had something the Metris didn't, and the Metris probably cost twice as much new.
An unresponsive touch screen isn't better than responsive buttons and dials
@@gregorsamsa1364 between the gap in price point and considering that my particular screen/car has seen plenty of use since 2012 to make it wear down overtime, I think it's still safe to say that it's a fair comparison
The 2012 Versa, new, could have cost as little as $11,000.
@@LonelyWolfTXR
As far as I can tell, the Metris in this configuration, in the US, is mostly sold for fleet use and conversions, and suits those niches very well. It doesn't seem like an apt comparison to me. I think Mercedes knows what they're doing here
You have to pay $64k Mercedes monies to receive $43k worth of Honda monies.
Maybe it was meant to be a prison bus
You may be on to something, that would explain the poor usability. That's why it has no power seats/ doors, or openable windows, because they want to make it as hard as possible for the prisoners to escape.
AUS...too soon?
LMAO there is a prison called Metris in Turkey
Well I bet anyone who but was dumb enough to buy this probably feels like they're in a prison bus by now LOL
lolol
Technically the Metris wasn't designed as a true minivan as it's designed for commercial use. Examples: Hospitals, hotels, colleges, taxis, etc.
13:30: You stop just as far forward as if it was a rear fuel door van, you just don't have a mile of slack in the hose. It's an urban cargo van. Lets you get way closer to the dispenser, which is important at tight fleet yards and, say, Portland's Radio Cab gas station, which is indoors.
31 out of 100? How did it get that high a score? surely you meant 3 out of 100. Surely.
Casey Stoner No, you are completely wrong! ...he must have meant -31 ;) And don't call me surly (movie reference).
nice fake profile
Cup holders gave it atleast 35 score😂
No, he meant 31 out of 1000.
Whoosh
""Jail cell the Metris".... That's ironic because Metris is the name of a prison in Turkey.
Wow. The irony there lol. I bet it's Metris maximum security penitentiary in Turkey just to give it a concrete scary name.
Does this review apply to the cargo version? I’m an a communications electrician, what would you recommend as a work van?
Probably to late now but I drive a MB metrics cargovan daily and it's a fine vehicle.
The best Doug DeMuro review I’ve seen!
Doug rents your car on Turo
You: cool Doug’s got my car!
Doug: this Mercedes is crap and terrible and no one should buy it
You:
Sebafer2 how is this a joke.
Cuz ur speechless
Sebafer2 The you isn’t referring to anything though. But yeah, I kinda get what you trying to say.
Ok it’s supposed to be a simple sort of thing if you don’t overthink it
Sebafer2 yeah, I won’t
Mercedes Logo = $30000
You may put Mercedes logo on Sienna/Odyssey and make some money
500th like lol
You are so funny, I kept laughing all the way and literally laughed my ass off
Did you find your ass after laughing it off?
@@bananacheese6864 lol
The Metris is sold as the Vito tourer in Europe, it’s basically just a cargo van with seats. The real Mercedes MPV is the V-Class which is an excellent MPV, shame they don’t sell it in the us.
Roast of the century. Doug is an artist
"Honda Odyssey Touring, Honda Odyssey Touring, Honda Odyssey Touring, Honda Odyssey Touring, Honda Odyssey Touring, Honda Odyssey Touring, Honda Odyssey Touring," - Doug D
"Odyssey Touring" - Doug
This Honda Odyssey Touring commercial is pretty good
Thanks Doug for the Honda Odyssey Touring commercial
“Worst minivan” seems to be an understatement!
Wow even my mom's 2007 Chrysler Town and Country mini van that is $5,000 is better than this $43,300 mini van.
I can think of a couple that were worse but they were made 30 years ago.
While reviews of good things are great, there is nothing like an angry rant!
This thing is not worth $43,000.
It may be worth 2 or 3 thousand though!
So a used one might be a good deal!
So like some mercedes they depreciate and become decant and everyone can have them soon or most companies
Imagine putting your car for rent on Turo and have some guy rent it just to diss it
Me: “Mom, we should get a Honda Odyssey!”
Mom: “We have a Honda Odyssey at home.”
Honda Odyssey at home:
10/10 🔥🔥🔥
🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭💀
People ruined this meme
@@zapdos8441 yeah with emojis
Nice!
Doug's the type of guy to have no children but still own a station wagon.
moesgymmom station wagons are practical even without children and sometimes even look better.
He does have a family. Keep up
he doesn't own
Lichtloverin2003Ersatz MSP he does, he has a white merc station wagon
moesgymmom, why he needs kids to own a Station Wagon?
11:29 noteworthy that although each vehicle gets 22 MPG, the Honda does it on cheap regular gas while the Mercedes uses premium to make 72 less horsepower
Doug: 1:58 "Can I Film A Vehicle With Your Cool Car?"
Me: I don't know if you can do that but... you can try 😂
Your truly just paying 45,000$ for the brand 😐
Finally, someone who gets it and if you do you simply don't complain, you just shine your star...
The dollar sign comes before the number
Labor is expensive at MB. And especially in Germany.
+I_don't_give_a_care lol my math teacher gets triggered
and blank switches just like in any mercedes,audi or bmw
Maybe Mercedes accidentally added an extra "0" to the price tag?
Lol
They added 2.
Remember that Mercedes-Benz is not necessarily an exclusively luxury brand in Europe, but in the US it is. They're probably massively overpricing this vehicle to keep up. Or they're about to replace or discontinue the model.
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Exactly why I watch Doug Demuro's videos over everyone else's