Mercedes Benz SL600 V12 drive and review (R129)
2014 ж. 5 Қар.
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Living with a 1993 Mercedes SL600 that's done 140,000 miles and now gets used to blast round Europe in. This car has to be one of today's greatest bargain V12s.
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Every time I watch Harry's Garage I end up wanting a car that never even crossed my mind before.
same here,I actually "forgot" the R129
Same! I want an old XJC V1/ now with a manual swap bc it’s affordable compared to most dream cars on the channel lol. Love Harry and his content bc it’s fun and genuinely entertaining/inspiring.
Yep just about to look one up on Autotrader I especially liked the term "man math" :-)
You are 'living the life' many of us can only dream of, but you do it with no snobiness or airs and graces, love the delivery of your reviews and the combination of location or road trip with the cars. Good for you and thanks for the inspiration
Jason Clarke totally agree, Harry is a gentleman and has earned his privileges.
Agreed
Master class
Lol. Sounds like a loan shark IMO...
Ever since I found Harry's channel I wanted to say the same. He's a top man.
I finally visited Monaco (from America) because of this video. As someone who appreciates cars, Harry, travel, and setting up getaway spots all over the world, rewatching this video now 9 years after it inspired me is just the duck's nuts.
Lol, "We should all drive V12 petrol engines - it's the way forward" Love watching these videos, mega kudos to Harry
One of my favourite Mercedes models ever.
10:40 "Hear that diesel? Shocking, shouldn´t be allowed..." Ahahahahhhh comment of the year =)) Nice car, nice review, thanks.
+TheWolf326 funny thing coz in Europe most of the cars are diesel
I liked his next comment.... 'we should all drive v12 petrols - its the way forward'. Haha love Harry!
Harry for supreme ruler
Made my evening. If my transit connect had been there he'd have had complete paralysis......
Nowadays most people can’t tell the difference
This is my favourite episode! I love Sl-class especially at this age. And those AMG monoblock wheels... amazing vehicle!!!
Should all drive petrol V12 God Bless Harry
it's the way forward
Junkers ya it holds here cause it's not an Alfa where you need to look good rather than looking forward
I'm rocking with my V12 5.5 twin turbo engine.
Being a '93 it is a 600 SL. It has been retrofitted with later R129 bumpers and headlamps. What an excellent automobile that is. I love the R129, specially when it has the M120 V12 engine under the bonnet. :)
I just bought an SL500. Harry, i've been dreaming about R129 since i saw this clip. Thanks!
Safe to say that after this vid there won't be another for less than 5.5k again
I actually think I got a great buy but the car had stood for almost a year and was looking a little sorry for itself when I bought it, hence why it was so cheap..
Harry's garage My jaw dropped when you say you got it for 5k. What a bargain.
It may seem like a bargain at that price at €5500....but wait until the water pump goes....it will probably cost just as much to replace it (or any other part in the car). Best of luck with it though!
Lazy Bastard Water pump for this V12 SL600 is a little shy of €360, that's the same territory as a Porsche 911 water pump, and even cheaper than a Ferrari. And the M120 utilizes a timing chain so you don't have to worry about replacing belts every 30,000 miles or so. M120 is a bulletproof engine. It's basically two straight sixes working together, and Mercedes-Benz were very good at making bulletproof straight sixes back in the day.
Isn't it 2 M104 engines mounted on a common block.
Far more interesting than seeing yet another car pointlessly drifted around a track.
When I bought a Mercedes E class estate a few years ago I was stunned at the quality and smoothness of the car, and still am. There is nothing quite like a Mercedes.
Harry's Garage. 'Nuff said. Harry is the petrolhead's petrolhead!
One of my favorite coupe from Mercedes-Benz
"We should all drive V12 petrol engines" superb 👌 ❤
Glad I came across this guys videos. He's great!
This is possibly the last era that car enthusiasts can own reasonably priced V12's, get one while you can.
And the first era too :)
I still remember the 1st time I have seen this car in the street, I was speechless. what a beautiful car
This video still amazes me how quality and informative is even now in 2024 I really enjoyed watching that incredible road trip with the sl600 which costs considerably more nowadays.
Thank you Harry. I love the view of 🇫🇷 France. Your SL600 is fanominal. My favorite SL is the 1999 SL500 siren red with beige interior.
Harry, you & Chris Harris do the best reviews by far. I've watched this review 5 times now, brilliant! Big fan, Mitch (Christchurch, New Zealand).
Love that attitude - the money we save by scrunching into the car for 10 minutes, is money we spend at the restaurant instead. Man’s got his priorities right.
Just something about those merc´s from the 80´s and 90´s
Oh yeah. Bruno Sacco was at the height of his powers.
True. This car is built like a tank. It went downhill soon after, especially with the W210 (1995 E-Class).
Swag
Dust Bowl I'd say W220
Exactly! I feel the same! There's something about the older Merc's… They got more style, character & soul than the new ones… and don't get me wrong I also like the new modern ones, but I just got a fable for older cars in general, especially 80's and 90's!
Dear Harry, I adore your videos and keep watching them again and again. I really like the way how you are describing technical details, history and engineering facts and then just enjoying the comfort and performance of your magnificent cars. Please keep making videos, I will not miss a single one.
Thanks for the video! I personally consider R129 to be one of the most beautiful cars ever, seriously. I was a kid when it came out, and ever since I think it's a great design. It's simple, but delicate. The car is quite big (keep in mind the engine bay), but looks tiny and low. I was also surprised it has some sorta rear seats! Most of the R129 I've seen never got ones! The second thing I don't like in terms of usage, is that driving position is good, but you can't slip down a little on the seat, cause your knees will meet the dash, haha. I'm not too high, but somewhat higher than most. This car has just a little bit less leg space than you'd get in W124. But I love it. I enjoy the design every time I see my friend's one. I think the cars of the 90s were like pinnacles of the old school fashion - build it good and beautiful. Some of the newer ones are okay, but most of the modern cars do not deliver the feel of sensation when you look at them.
The year is 2020 and I am watching this now. Stunning...just stunning.
I'm glad that we can watch yours cars like the old good times :) I heard a lot about the old sl but nobody describes cars with passion like you.This was properly spent 20 minutes. Thank you Harry.
Good video as always harry such a humble guy and very informative :) never stop making videos! thanks :)
Lovely video Harry - love your choice of cars and your wonderful relaxed, friendly presenting style - never boring, always entertaining!
Harry, thanks so much for the content. You never fail to provide the most informative car reviews available. Hope you had a nice vacation.
Just picked up a low mileage R129 SL500 myself .. living the dream 🤩 fantastic cars. Adore it much more than my modern C43.
Really enjoyed this. Great car, lovely setting and Harry's a great reviewer - a real enthusiast!
Another great review. You're the boss Harry! Keep it up
Another example of why Harry's channel is the best on KZhead. Fantastically down to earth guy, no need for high end production just honest humble vids full of great info and insights. Top man!
I miss my 1990 500SL It was good to hear the sound of that top operating again.
Awesome car, great video. My daily driver is a 77 450 SL, and I never get tired of driving it. Thanks Harry
Thank you for the commentary of your wonderful SL600. I enjoyed it very much. Here in Seattle Washington, we don't see many of the soft tops, due to the fact it rains 300+ days of the year. Also your accent and voice is serene, this city hustle and bustle talk here gets old after a while. Thanks again and thumbs up for this video. !
As car reviews on youtube go, this surely is a delight! Lovely to see this much passion delivered at such a level of quality. Well done and thanks very much for sharing. Hats off to you Harry!
This is the only YT channel where I watch EVERY SINGLE video :) You are doing amazing job Harry!
I'm impressed. You're quite lucky to get such a nice sl600 for that price. They cost about €15-20k here for a similar one. Please keep making these videos :)
I'm SOOOO glad to have found this channel!!! I sure missed his videos on the Evo channel. Can't wait for more updates! Cheers, Harry!
I absolutely love these videos and reviews, as well as your passion Harry, as you speak about these wonderful machines. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing car reviews by Harry. Way more in depth. He talks about all the buttons and everything. Love it
I love these videos Harry. Please keep them coming. I always thought it was amazing how these kinds of cars depreciate for whatever reason to the point that you can pick them up for near nothing.
The cars depreciate but the cost of parts or service doesn’t. That’s your answer 🙄
Fantastic video. A beautiful car and fantastic scenery. Great comments, too. "Everyone should drive big petrol V12s, it's the way forward." Superb
It is really good to come back to this video! It really shows car enthusiasm that I relate to and appreciate. It's like I'm there. This video is one of the classics Harry!
Should note: If you have someone make and install a custom set of headers with an open exhaust on this engine (along with the W220 S600)... it sounds roughly the same as the Zonda. It just sings beautifully.
Thank you for making this review! It's a pleasure to see YOU, who can get access to all the world's cars say so many good things and enjoy the SL600 … I'm an owner of a same platform/years S600 and I feel almost everything you said can be applied to the W140 S-Class
Agreed ; I have a R129 300SL-24 and a W140 S320 ; great cars both .
you are now officially my favorite reviewer.
Great to see this SL still soldiering on. All the best with it Mr. Metcalffe.
Loved this car when I was growing up. Still a classic car for me and still looks stunning!
This channel is amazing. Wish I had found it earlier!
This car is so cool! Great choice for the Riviera Harry ;)
Amazing video Harry. You have such a fantastic way of explaining and telling a story about the car. It was shot beautifully too. Thank you.
Great video to watch. Thank you for the quality content you produce Harry.
Love Harrys vids. Keep em coming Harry!!
best car reviewer I have seen.
Just bought a 1994 sl 600 with 60k miles no previous owners on the log book from a good friend of mine for 7k. Mine friend paid 107k for it new in1994! But then just completely stopped using it about 5 years ago. He know's I love collecting cars so I think that's the only reason he let it go.. I'm just in the process of replacing the fabric roof, a window motor, mot, door lock compressor and servicimg. Along with a few other small jobs, The engine sounds bulletproof. And I am so looking forwards to taking it to the south of France for the summer with the family. Love watching this video just a great area to spend time in!! Thanks Harry
Such a classy car, Mercedes are like a fine wine improve with age.
Another fantastic video. Agree with the others, those AMG monoblocks really do make the car. Cannot believe the depreciation - you gotta love used late-model V12 MB's :) I hope to be as successful in life as Harry has been, but more importantly, if I am, I hope I can remain similarly humble and unpretentious. Please keep the great vids coming, Mr. Metcalfe.
Amazing stuff. I have really missed your videos since you left EVO. I'm glad to have you back on KZhead. Conny, Sweden
Jesus this is a dream of a car. You are one lucky man. V12 engine, coupe, convertible and for it being a classically made Mercedes? Wow
I just recently discovered your channel and I must say, you have excellent taste Sir. Beautiful car. 5K for all that? Wow.
Damn it Harry. I thought I was over these sorts of cars. Now I have to go buy an SL 600! I need this like a hole in the head....
just when I was getting ready to sell my Benz... nah, I'll keep her another year.
Hey Harry, good job once again on your videos. Love the way you make them feel homemade and not overly produced like everyone else nowadays. By the way these videos with classics from back in the day are amazing. Everyone makes videos with brand new mercs now but you have to be a true connoisseur to review an old timer like this. Hope to see more of these. Cheers from Brazil
Great video Harry. Only found your channel recently so now ploughing through the back catalogue. I live the older, bargain barge type cars such as this. Every time I watch one of the reviews I want to go out and buy one though!
awesome channel harry. first time here. great videos ill sub
15:47 that yellow 500 is also pretty sweet.
Thank you Harry for this thorough review!
Harry, you never fail to inspire, your enthusiasm for cars is addictive.
A V12 for five grand, I salute you... did something similar the day you filmed this, bought a BMW E39 535i in Devon for £595, 99975 miles at collection, and it's been an absolute dream most of the month we've had it - except this week it started leaking coolant and power steering fluid all over the place. Three pressure hoses, a load of labour and about five hundred quid later and it's back to its mid-90s bombproof best. The whole thing's in fabulous condition and could easily go to the South of France at about 30mpg tomorrow. That said, I far prefer rainy England to the hot, sprawling, overly-built-up French Riviera! I'd also avoid the autoroutes like the plague, stick to the old trunk roads, quieter and little policing...
The e39 is the last beautiful 5-series. What a masculine design. Have a safe ride !!!
Popo popopopo Certainly the last classically elegant 5er. I have a soft spot for the E60 simply because it's bonkers, and I think actually looks fresher than the F10 which replaced it. The latter is horribly fussy and bloated and just awful in pretty much every single way.
I managed to trade a 91 BMW 325i convertible I had for a 92 500SL. Best deal I every made. And the SL only has 98k miles on it. And I only paid $3400 USD for the BMW. ☺
***** that V10 ... glorious sound. yea. the only thing i like about the f10 is the design of the bonnet. As funny as it seems. but still. BMW lost appeal to me. But the new Diesel engines are quite good ...
Popo popopopo There's no such thing as a good diesel engine!
Back in The day where Mercedes Benz still cares about the SL
Buddy in high school's dad had this exact car in blue, gorgeous and the power and the smoothness of the V12, my God.
Absolutely love the the style of R129 SLs, and it's cool to think that we're all here on the ground floor of a great youtube channel. It gives me a little thrill to think that with the relatively low view counts right now that Harry, who I idolize so much, might actually be reading these messages personally! I also love that Harry is a perfectionist in so many ways, but doesn't let it get in the way of his true enjoyment of cars for exactly what they are. I loved seeing the little torn-up seat bolster and slightly imperfect panel fitment, like near the seat adjuster, and that it doesn't detract at all from the joy he gets from driving the thing. Pretty cool stuff!
Great episode Harry! Always loved these cars and remember dreaming that one day I would own 1 and 20 years past they are cheaper than a new clio...
Well presented, lovely car a pleasure to watch.
WTched this one a few times, love it! Really like the new vids of car tests but these stories were superb, miss the old days as they say. Thanks Harry
Harry you are the coolest. Thanks for sharing these videos with us in your series. I always look forward to the next one.
still a beautiful car, love that design
Ha, the 50p trick is nice! Great purchase, at that price and with that engine, must be ace to bomb around in the sun in! Jealous
Hey man - love the channel!
I have a 1959 Land Rover that will sit with a coin on edge on the rocker cover, never mind on the wing. Great video, wondering if I can find one as cheap today (October 2021).
I watched this and bought one for my retirement present to myself. Its only a 1999 3.2 but it is a remarkable one owner car cost £7k and had 95k on the clock. ECU went and blew out both window motors stopping the roof in the process, but so far only needed 2 tryes and it goes well, looks well and by golly it does me well! What a car!!!
A true dream of mine open top SL and a sunny day, fantastic, this is my idea of paradise and The R129 is one of my favourite Mercedes Benz cars 👍🚘
The last gorgeous SL
Panerai Luminor Marina. Classic design, manual wind, glass back and one of my favourite things!
Harry's garage love your reviews mr Metcalfe , thank you sir
Harry's garage That's my favourite watch, I would love to have one.
MrMillenium67 What type/brand of watch is it?
mrbondohrama Read Harry's reply above!
Harry can make a Lada look desirable!
😂😂😂agree
Watching this makes me miss my Benz although it only had 1/3 of the cylinders of this beauty! I think I need one of these at some point. Excellent stuff as always Harry.
I used to watch Harry on EVO, so glad I've found him again on KZhead today. Greetings from Hong Kong!
Gotta love how Harry looks in his mirror then gives it the the beans just as he passes the rozzers! 😂😂 Deep down he's still a 18 yr old yobbo in a Vauxhall nova 😂
still a beautiful car to this day... love your 80s 90s car collection Harry.
I Really Enjoy your videos, well done.. You are one of the best reviewers in youtube simply because every time i see one video of yours i have the feeling i am in the car!!
I love this Mercedes. Thanks for continuing to make these videos :)
best looking merc ever
I really like your taste towards cars...
Great work, as always, Harry. Cheers from Portugal.
cheers from the US, I just wanted to say it was an absolute pleasure watching this video, allows the rest of us to see that unique lifestyle! combined with a good car buy can't beat it!
Those clocks remind me of my old SECs... funny hearing about the turning circle too, one of the surprises on my CL!
what model of cl do you have
@@raycroal hey, its a W215 CL500. I do have another channel where I chat about it actually at W215CL500 VLOG
@@MarkFeaGuitar hoho i am suscribed to it lol
@@raycroal haha, nice one Ray!
"draft excluder" .....Oh Harry I love your lingo sir!
Great video Harry, always relaxing to watch :)
many thanks for this great review - can't wait to buy my SL 600 very soon!
A small shop in Japan makes an exhaust system that makes it sound like the Zonda it shares an engine block with
Which, if you listen to what the man carefully explains is not what you want this car to be, unless you are 18 and would be more in need of a good slapping several times a day than a Mercedes V12 cabriolet ...
@@Heatfarmer I for one would LOVE one of these with the induction/exhaust roar of a Zonda
@@simonwright5943 Get the Zonda instead. Oh, they are expensive, but putting the same exhaust on this car doesn't mean its a Zonda, just an obnoxious sounding MB
@@Heatfarmer why are you so annoyed by the concept? It's interesting and fun.
@@EbrahimSaadawii Fun for who? Problem is that the people who do these mods to their cars don't seem understand that the rest of the world isn't particularly interested in hearing that exhaust blasting out 140 dB if they are enjoying their time-off at the Promenade des anglais or anywhere else for that matter. Fine for me if they keep to drive them in their own bloody backyard. By the way, the sound of a sports exhaust on a luxury brand is just cheesy. AND you guessed right that AMGs does nothing for me...