I Bought a Repo’d Mercedes Diesel and I Regret it. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t.

2022 ж. 15 Қыр.
730 250 Рет қаралды

I managed to buy a repo Mercedes E320 diesel for only $550. Here’s why you should be careful about buying repo’d vehicles.
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  • I have owned one of these E320s for over 10 years and they are fantastic. Great on diesel and fast, 0-60 in less than 8 seconds and well over 150 mph flat out. Mine has done 258 thousand miles and has never given a moment's trouble. I have no idea why Americans don't like diesel cars, they are better in every way to petrol.

    @andrewsutcliffe4889@andrewsutcliffe4889 Жыл бұрын
    • GM car 5.7 L V8 1980s Diesel engine was failure people in America got a bad taste for Diesel for many years

      @timothygeorge1191@timothygeorge1191 Жыл бұрын
    • @@timothygeorge1191 There were some good diesel's in the 80s but that's 30 odd years ago and times have moved on. Todays modern diesels are more refined and better to drive than Petrols or Gas as you call it. Americans are starting to pay much higher prices and why anyone buys V8 ponderous Gas guzzling 3 tonne boats is a mystery to me

      @andrewsutcliffe4889@andrewsutcliffe4889 Жыл бұрын
    • I have two mercedes diesels, a 1953 170D and a 1983 240D. The 240D is my everyday car. They are great little cars.

      @Stammon@Stammon Жыл бұрын
    • @@Stammon A 240 D would only be refered to as a little car by a American... ha ..but yes they are great cars and are good for hundreds of thousands of miles.

      @andrewsutcliffe4889@andrewsutcliffe4889 Жыл бұрын
    • "Better" except if you are a petrolhead ... Diesel is for trucks and buses nothing more, diesel sounds awfull

      @simaothekid@simaothekid Жыл бұрын
  • I can't explain, but there's a lot of cars content on YT, but the way you tell the history, the editing, I don't know, is far more pleasant to watch. I can definatly watch the whole video whithout skip any part. Tks for your content. Can't wait for the next video.

    @ianferreiraian@ianferreiraian Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you, that's great to hear! 🤠

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
  • This remains me of exactly the same situation i have experienced with a Toyota Camry 11 years ago , and it sucked me dry to get it fixed . What I like the most on this , is that you're soo well equipped , and prepared and ready financially , physically and emotionally for all the hard work and all the difficulties and the challenges you're facing every moment to get them resolved . Including the channel . All the best boy .

    @tucovanclief5495@tucovanclief5495 Жыл бұрын
    • You have a pleasant way of presenting the facts sir! Hahaha! Let me say this. This how I look at things . I first ask myself... how much do I have both physically and emotionally invested in this thing to make it worth my time to fix all the issues on this car? If the answer is not sufficient... I walk away and move on to other things in life worth more of my attention. Sorry if you don't like my answer but as Old Mick Jagar says " I know it's only Rock and Roll , but I like it! " Have a nice day.

      @trackrunner11@trackrunner11 Жыл бұрын
    • Nonsense, Toyotas never break! ;)

      @SavedbyHim@SavedbyHim Жыл бұрын
  • Sorry for your difficulties. I bought a flood damaged E320 (2005 straight 6 with a 722.6 tranny. ) It was a runs and drives listing on CoPart. Photos indicated water into the cabin but only a couple of inches. WHen I received the car, it was in limp home mode and the seats were inoperative. A $125 scan tool reset all the codes. I replaced the seat brains under the seat @$110 each and a seat motor for $15 at a pick and pull. That was 7 years ago. Since then I've replaced windshield wipers, a few bulbs and kept up with all the maintenance as needed. Car had 105,-000 dealer maintained miles and records and extended service had been done on the car a month before the water incident. Yes, I got lucky-but I scanned CoPart listings for 4 months searching for the right specs. Its the 4th MB diesel I've hadTHe low running costs and lower depreciation enable me to keep a fleet of old Alfas running

    @stevewuertz3598@stevewuertz35988 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for converting the milage to liters/100 kms. For a Portuguese, it's difficult enough to convert gallons to liters. I also love a diesel engine.

    @manuelflamino1728@manuelflamino1728 Жыл бұрын
    • 3.7 litres to 1 gallon.

      @jamesedmond3351@jamesedmond3351 Жыл бұрын
    • @@jamesedmond3351 although it's easy enough to use Google to convert it, converting gallons to L is not enough to convert miles per gallon to L/km. 🤣

      @mtwata@mtwata Жыл бұрын
    • We still use MPH and MPG in the U.K. 🇬🇧

      @newblackdog7827@newblackdog78273 ай бұрын
    • @@newblackdog7827Not a flex

      @rustinpeace770@rustinpeace7703 ай бұрын
    • and buy fuel in litres lol and our gallons are not us gallons. L/KM just makes sense why can't everyine use it.@@newblackdog7827

      @xx-----------xx873@xx-----------xx8733 ай бұрын
  • Very interesting Waldo ! nevertheless I would swap the engine for like one , if you have two make one great car out of the two , sell parts , great filming again no matter what subject , you make it interesting thanks again !

    @stevesalvage1089@stevesalvage1089 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks Steve!

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • Ls swap !

      @hacxer8424@hacxer8424 Жыл бұрын
    • The used Mercedes diesel engines are quite spendy - considering the market value of this car. It will likely make great content, but in no way would this be economical for the purposes of driving or reselling. Cheaper probably just to buy a good used one.

      @albertsavage1984@albertsavage1984 Жыл бұрын
    • Yes I have experience in the Merc V8s from trom 1965 to 1985 , 350 450 range even 1972 Merc has a computer for the jettronic injection , but in this case it would be the interface with electrics and computers, LS has its own system I know , interesting comments

      @stevesalvage1089@stevesalvage1089 Жыл бұрын
    • @@WaldosWorld hey waldo there's a 2006 range rover with a super charged 4.2 at copart in maine... idk if you're looking for another one for parts but i figured i'd let you know

      @Hard_Right@Hard_Right Жыл бұрын
  • The diesel W211s are legendary. Glad you're making more content around this. Restore the heck out of one and keep it.

    @brendendas@brendendas Жыл бұрын
    • these engines only fail when not changed enough oil. A lot of taxis go 1million without issues with this E320 CDI

      @nihonkokusai@nihonkokusai Жыл бұрын
    • @@nihonkokusai Not so much with the OM642 engines. I was religious with maintenance, and still had all manner of engine issues. The one to get are the earlier ones with the OM648, those were bomb proof.

      @fatherhood2@fatherhood2 Жыл бұрын
    • @@fatherhood2 We have taxis here never had any engine problems? are the US built MB built in Germany or US?

      @nihonkokusai@nihonkokusai Жыл бұрын
    • I believe the early V6 engines were problematic. I'm sticking with my E320 CDI with the IL6

      @MrSimonkd@MrSimonkd Жыл бұрын
    • @@MrSimonkd CHRYSLER RUBBISH YES . REALLY BAD ..THINK ABOUT IT PUTTING CHRYSLER IN A MB 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

      @doug132639@doug132639 Жыл бұрын
  • I love this content. I’m a huge diesel enthusiast and love how you’re venturing out into all diesel powered stuff

    @justinblake5881@justinblake5881 Жыл бұрын
  • Glad you’re back! I’ve watched your entire library of videos and need more! I was thinking, until you get the slab poured for your barn/garage, you could buy a sheet of half or 3/4 inch steel plate that’s about 6 feet wide to butt up against it. Put some rust converter on it to keep it nice. Could also set one up outside. It would at least keep the engine hoist from digging in so much and would give a better surface to put a jack on.

    @neobaggins3718@neobaggins3718 Жыл бұрын
    • Waldo needs to get that concrete poured ASAP can't believe he's working in the dirt

      @johncarrick6962@johncarrick6962 Жыл бұрын
    • When the oil was pouring out of the engine on to the dirt I thought "at least it's not on a nice concrete floor".

      @MrEdwinhardesty@MrEdwinhardesty Жыл бұрын
  • I have a 2007 E320 with the OM642 V6 diesel in it. It is an outstanding car at every angle. I can see 37MPG on the highway running 75-80MPH on flat Texas highways. The E320 is a fast and very nice handling car. I really enjoy driving it over my other vehicles. I would find another OM642 engine for it and rebuild it. It’s well worth it in my view. The torque and power will surly put a smile on your face.

    @mtwz71@mtwz71 Жыл бұрын
    • You should get a tune on it and delete the DPF and EGR like my friend who is not me. It’ll really wake up... according to him.

      @erikkovacs3097@erikkovacs3097 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks Waldo, I have no clue about cars but I thoroughly enjoy your uploads. Great job buddy!

    @mwaspk7824@mwaspk7824 Жыл бұрын
  • This is mind blowing Waldo! I’m so impressed with how you manage to do what you do!

    @seanscott685@seanscott685 Жыл бұрын
  • Great video as always! I would cut my loses on the first car, part it out or sell it as is. Especially since you already have bought another one. Looking forward to seeing you go get the second one and fix it up

    @KonstantinosEmmanouil@KonstantinosEmmanouil Жыл бұрын
  • Looks like you got some of my auction bad luck, ive been in your situation more than once. Thanks for the great video!

    @mbperformance9794@mbperformance9794 Жыл бұрын
  • This is my first visit to your site and I enjoyed it very much. I'll look forward to seeing your next Mercedes.

    @ColinPrince@ColinPrince Жыл бұрын
  • Great video Waldo looking forward to seeing you the next one 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    @ewanstewart8011@ewanstewart8011 Жыл бұрын
  • You are correct. You do have too many projects. But, to make that situation even worse than it is, most of them are unfinished. Sure do want to see that gooseneck trailer finished. Enjoy watching your videos anyway.

    @lymanharrold166@lymanharrold166 Жыл бұрын
    • What project-haver doesn't have too many projects 😉

      @jetstream454@jetstream454 Жыл бұрын
  • Don't give up on the car you are doing great projects keep them coming

    @wesleyleach3300@wesleyleach3300 Жыл бұрын
  • Great video Waldo. Can't wait for the next episodes of this project.

    @volvo24091@volvo24091 Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent video. I love the editing. Very interesting stuff! Thank you!

    @Kededian@Kededian Жыл бұрын
  • Waldo, w211 cars are really great. I do prefer e320 cdi over the newer blue tec but it looks cosmetically to be fantastic. Your cinematography is spot on, really great job with that! Good luck, great video.

    @carlsegerstrom3989@carlsegerstrom3989 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks Carl! Yeah, I agree, the 3.2L I6 is better 👍

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • But they are pretty good ad towing trailer like camper over 2to aleast in Europa they are rate pretty high for a car( g-class are rated at 3.5to with 320 cdi engine )

      @donneraxt1981@donneraxt1981 Жыл бұрын
    • 3.0 v6 cdis are not bad i have one with 280.000km (170.000miles) still runs great.

      @nikolagnjatic211@nikolagnjatic211 Жыл бұрын
    • We have 2 sprinter vans, 01 with a cdi om612, and an 08 with the 3.0 v6. Surprisingly the v6 is still running pretty decent at 500k Miles (trans just gave up though) The cdi gave up early at 230k. Cdi did have better fuel mileage and pulls better. The guy we bought the 08 from runs a fleet of them, had one with 800k miles on original engine on the 3.0!

      @champofleague4978@champofleague4978 Жыл бұрын
    • Which 3.0 v6 is that? Is it the Mercedes M272 thats in the W211 E & C classes?

      @shawna7813@shawna7813 Жыл бұрын
  • Great editing Waldo, I do like the timeless look of that model E always been warned of the V engine I have an E270 get slightly more mpg at 41 to a US gallon on a run and 32 around town, on my straight six E320 I got 10% better keep those videos coming.

    @janstafford1490@janstafford1490 Жыл бұрын
    • Remember the straight 5, 270 cdi 2 door coupe, a beautiful drive and fuel efficient, I gave it to my daughter when I retired to Thailand. Needless to say she's a very happy lady, 👍

      @ianbardon8581@ianbardon8581 Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve been away from your channel and glad to see all is well with you. I definitely enjoyed your road trip in the Land Rover and beautiful scenery. Amazing to see a beautiful diesel Mercedes neglected like that. I’ve always been a fan of diesel engines too and currently own two older VW diesels (pre-emissions scandal). These little turbo diesels have good power and fuel economy but definitely require you keep up on the maintenance. Looking forward to how things go withe the Mercedes Bluetec. 👍👍

    @cleenlivin@cleenlivin Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the video, a pleasure to watch. Just one thing, if I may, when you lift a vehicle up on the hoist put something underneath, jackstand, large log, barrel..anything to save you from getting squashed if the hoist collapses…it is secondhand with an unknown history after all. Thanks again.

    @mattlaptop5728@mattlaptop5728 Жыл бұрын
  • W211 is a classic design, lovely cars, I hope you get another engine fitted the car looks in nice enough condition to save.

    @jameslovering9158@jameslovering9158 Жыл бұрын
    • Agreed, W211 is a very nice platform!

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • 100 percent agree. Overall the car is in very nice shape, find a replacement engine, and put it in. Save that car, don't part it out!!

      @lorieandpatrickdavies7483@lorieandpatrickdavies7483 Жыл бұрын
  • Perhaps selfishly, I'd love to see you do the engine replacement on this car. I'd be really fascinated to watch the process, and that interior seems too gorgeous to let this car remain dead!

    @lehighguy@lehighguy Жыл бұрын
  • It’s amazing how knowledgeable you are. I have trouble just opening the hood to my car.

    @jjgreek1@jjgreek1 Жыл бұрын
  • Oh Waldo, if only you would have asked if this was a smart purchase! I love the 06 and prior E320 with the inline 6 much better than the 07 and newer V6. Since you asked us what you should do here’s my 2 cents. If the interior is pristine, the rest of the drivetrain looks to be in good working order, and the electronics check out, I’d would try to find a good used engine or maybe see what a reman’d long block would cost. I’m sure the head on the side the rod broke is shot. It would make for some good content though. As a former owner of an 06 E320, I can tell you they are an absolutely joy to drive. Time to open up that wallet! 😂

    @bwlyon@bwlyon Жыл бұрын
    • I agree! Had an '07 Bluetec. Nothing but trouble. Oil cooler leaked, water pump, power steering pump, turbo oil seals leaked, thermostat, rough shifting transmission, the list goes on and on. Modern diesels are not any more reliable now that they have all of the emissions crap on them. Unless you can monetize these videos, I would recommend not throwing anymore money at this car. The very fact the previous owner neglected basic maintenance does not bode well for all of the other components that were likewise neglected.

      @fatherhood2@fatherhood2 Жыл бұрын
    • get a long block if possible. I wouldn't want to use a head or heads off this engine.

      @adotintheshark4848@adotintheshark48488 ай бұрын
  • Amazing how you patiently do things without any help. I am totally impressed. I'm sure all others are.

    @sanhsands6132@sanhsands6132 Жыл бұрын
    • Really impressed!

      @iwillnotfollow@iwillnotfollow Жыл бұрын
  • Love your video!! Very well recorded too. I have the exact same car and drive it everyday. Got 245k miles but I maintain it very well. Last week had to replace the Diesel Particle Filter (PDF) and spent $3.5k. As you said I am addicted to its awesome torque. Waiting to see your next car with low miles.

    @gaminid@gaminid Жыл бұрын
  • ABSOLUTELY Look forward to seeing the next post!!! 🤗

    @collinreesejones5525@collinreesejones5525 Жыл бұрын
  • Keep doing great job Waldo! If you inspire even one youngster, you've made your mark and God knows we need that.

    @aab9828@aab9828 Жыл бұрын
    • That's my goal! 👍

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • @@WaldosWorld I don't know how you stay so positive.

      @bagofnails6692@bagofnails6692 Жыл бұрын
    • @@WaldosWorld Are you gay?

      @pauloraposo871@pauloraposo871 Жыл бұрын
    • he is a MORON.

      @anastassiosperakis2869@anastassiosperakis2869 Жыл бұрын
  • What a beauty! The car's not bad-looking, too...

    @vwestlife@vwestlife Жыл бұрын
  • This is the second or third of these videos that I've watched and, while I'm no mechanic and don't understand most of what you are talking about, I find them fascinating. It's great to see someone who knows what they're doing, in action. [Incidentally, I'm happy to swap my 2012 Subaru Outback 2.0 diesel for that Range Rover (if you can organise the shipping!)

    @mjm9145@mjm9145 Жыл бұрын
  • Waldo, never a dull moment with you. Looking forward to the next Mercedes. Good luck

    @williamdalbey4867@williamdalbey4867 Жыл бұрын
  • Man I love what you’re doing Waldo. Maybe when you’re done with this Mercedes and the broken Land Rover, you can work on Harvey bc we haven’t seen that truck in a hot minute

    @rhettsalsbury9394@rhettsalsbury9394 Жыл бұрын
    • Yes! I definitely need to get back to him 👍

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
  • Seems like a pain ! thanks for your informative content!

    @williammccartney4833@williammccartney4833 Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you, thoroughly enjoyed your video. as I said in my other post waiting for your next video. Thank you again.

    @mototakahe836@mototakahe836 Жыл бұрын
  • great video as always, you really stared my interest in how cars work and the mechanic behind them

    @antonsibbe5662@antonsibbe5662 Жыл бұрын
  • I have a 2003 straight-six E320 Avantgarde CDI estate. I also have the newer generation, 2013 E220 Avantgarde Bluefficiency CDI estate. These S211 (W211 saloon) are really good. They are easy to drive, to park, they are powerful (the V6 has over 220bhp and well over 500Nm of torque), yet economic. The E-class Mercedes is always the best car one can afford. Find one with good service history and if yo7 are buying the V6, check the engine properly. With the earlier, pre-facelift models, check the air suspension and brakes. Otherwise, apart from the injector seals, they should be reliable. These are well built, premium cars. When things go wrong, don’t be surprised to spend more than you would with economy cars, but the Mercedes will go on forever.

    @ComeJesusChrist@ComeJesusChrist Жыл бұрын
  • Hi Waldo, I would get the second one, see if you need any parts from the first for the second, and then sell whatever was extra from the first one. If it costs $400 for a key, I can't even imagine what an engine would cost, even a used one. Thanks for digging into the bad engine and videoing it. It's pretty remarkable how much potential energy exists in all those moving parts, separated from each other by the tinyest little cushion of oil. I agree with your diagnosis of too many miles and too few oil changes as the root cause of why the engine failed. I wonder what Mercedes charges for an oil change. Thanks for the video! -mike

    @goptools@goptools Жыл бұрын
    • car was worth less than what an oil change would cost

      @mohinderkaur6671@mohinderkaur6671 Жыл бұрын
  • Good show, love it! Safety alert, remember that chain that snapped when you tried to pull the arm straight and it broke? Careful checking it with tension on it like you did.

    @ibrahimgarba5052@ibrahimgarba5052 Жыл бұрын
  • I learn so much from watching your videos. Keep up with the good work. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

    @IanKinyanjui@IanKinyanjui Жыл бұрын
  • I worked as a Mercedes-Benz tech for many years and worked at large dealer auction doing warranty work on repo cars. I would see alot of cars intentionally destroyed because they knew the car was about to be repo'd.

    @mikevee9145@mikevee9145 Жыл бұрын
    • A car like this should be easily worth $550 for parts, no?

      @rockets4kids@rockets4kids Жыл бұрын
    • " I would see alot of cars intentionally destroyed because they knew the car was about to be repo'd." Mike, your comment shows clearly the wickedness in man's heart: some people make mistakes, or fall on hard times, and punish others for their own failures. Only faith in God thru His Son Jesus Christ, can bring us peace, and eternal life. John 3:16

      @rogerdevero8726@rogerdevero872611 ай бұрын
  • I've actually driven one of these nearly 1400km before having to refuel at a very long distance trip.

    @AfroMyrdal@AfroMyrdal Жыл бұрын
    • Impressive!

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • 870mi for my fellow Americans

      @svgPhoenix@svgPhoenix Жыл бұрын
  • Found your channel today and saw the diesels. I’m in! Then, you said NH…in again! (Fremont and Jackson previous resident). Have a 2009 R320 Bluetec wagon which is under class action lawsuit. Just got the required AEM (Approved Emission Modification) completed by the dealer and submitted the documents for remedy. No more Bluetec for me! Thanks for your videos from St Marys, GA 🇺🇸

    @dickdaley9059@dickdaley9059 Жыл бұрын
  • Glad to see you back on the channel! 💪👍🏼

    @lchebuhar9212@lchebuhar9212 Жыл бұрын
  • I would have parted it out (because the vehicle is rare lol) but I'm also not as knowledgeable about diesels, so that's the easy route. Let's hope the other auction you got received a few more oil changes lol Now you get to do both!

    @TekedixXx@TekedixXx Жыл бұрын
  • Agree with you on the oil changes. Those bearings look like they were oil starved. I bet if you pull the rest of the piston bearing caps and the mains, you'd get the same scoring on all of them. Might also be worth it to tear down the oil pump and see if there is any evidence of sludge build up that would have caused the oil starvation in the first place.

    @actschp1@actschp1 Жыл бұрын
    • Oil cooler seals. Most common oil leak on these. Even if you do the job in time, but forget to purge the airlocked oil gallery it is likely to spin #6

      @guganotubo@guganotubo Жыл бұрын
    • @@guganotubo How do purge the air locked oil gallery and why would you do that after an oil change?

      @mbz4652@mbz4652 Жыл бұрын
    • @@mbz4652 Not after oil change. I mean after oil cooler replacement. You have to crank the engine several times without the injectors, to make sure oil is pumped through the new oil cooler and the galleries that feed from it, before putting the crank under load.

      @guganotubo@guganotubo Жыл бұрын
    • @@guganotubo More do to poor cleaning before removing the cooler/turbotower, since the holes you see under the cooler, in the block, leads directly to the main bearing. Not the first OM642 that's become a boat-anchor after a turbotower/oilcooler job.

      @jimmyhagglund8435@jimmyhagglund8435 Жыл бұрын
  • Every video is gold Waldo, i love all your finds and what you find n them.

    @Ebikelover@Ebikelover Жыл бұрын
  • I loved this video as always. Thank you for your great Diesel content. Greetings from Austria. Kind regards, Jonny

    @jonnymotoritz4393@jonnymotoritz4393 Жыл бұрын
  • I have a E320 CDI inline and I get over 45 with it consistently 42 in the winter and up to 50 in the summer

    @justinsane7128@justinsane7128 Жыл бұрын
  • I say that motor is scrap! What a mess! The interior is beautiful! Can't wait till the next video!

    @lorenmeyer5290@lorenmeyer5290 Жыл бұрын
  • Good luck for the new one. Can't wait to see next video!

    @juliosilva6008@juliosilva6008 Жыл бұрын
  • I truly love your videos. Please upload more. Am learning a lot.

    @antonymutua6874@antonymutua6874 Жыл бұрын
  • What a beautiful car it is. Modern vehicles are not even close to looking this elegant

    @ttiization@ttiization Жыл бұрын
  • 100% worth every second of this video. Great PSA, great video, awesome disassembly. Thank you for this video!

    @Raytracer111@Raytracer111 Жыл бұрын
  • Waldo, when you get on a project, you are an absolute machine. Love the content.

    @TheRoadhammer379@TheRoadhammer379 Жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic video! This video was recommended by KZhead and I'm so glad I clicked - it's fascinating - are you a trained mechanic? I found it really interesting to see you dissemble the engine and I'm astonished how much time it must have taken you to film and edit this so well!

    @jonathandeller@jonathandeller Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! I'm self-taught when it comes to mechanics 👍

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
  • Your videos are so much fun to watch. As a very poor mechanic, I get a real charge out of seeing you go places in cars I've gone but never successfully completed. Thank you so much!

    @Savvycyclist@Savvycyclist8 ай бұрын
  • I own a car completely similar to this one. mine is imported from Florida to Denmark. the new price for such a car in Denmark was approximately 170,000 dollars.

    @plastikblomsterskalikkevandes@plastikblomsterskalikkevandes Жыл бұрын
    • What is the VAT in Denmark?

      @corydriver7634@corydriver7634 Жыл бұрын
    • @@corydriver7634 the "vat", or registration taxes on cars, are very high in denmark. Its actually 150%. Sounds crazy, but its true.

      @plastikblomsterskalikkevandes@plastikblomsterskalikkevandes Жыл бұрын
  • Sad to see a decent engine fail due to basic maintenance. Nice video... any of your cars for sale?

    @chrisraab4806@chrisraab4806 Жыл бұрын
  • Hey Waldo!! I’d put this on hold, get the car from Philly and see what you have between the two. Then if possible, make one great reliable car and part out the other to recoup some of your money. If that doesn’t work out, I’d look at another engine for this keeping in mind you don’t know how the rest of it is as far as drivetrain- but that just adds to the fun right? Lol. Thank you for another awesome video. You really have the best channel! Video, audio, how you explain everything. OUT-FREAKING-STANDING I must say!!

    @peteschiavoni@peteschiavoni Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much, Pete! 🤠

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
  • thankyou..what ever you decide to do itll make fantastic content as usual.mostly because how you just get on with it with hard work no waffle and minus the usual promotions etc,👍👍👍

    @stevo4649@stevo4649 Жыл бұрын
  • If you can find one the om606 is one of the best Mercedes Benz diesel ever made and there very reliable

    @Zack_Flinn@Zack_Flinn Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, those are sweet! Unfortunately, they're getting harder to find

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
  • I bought one just like this V6 diesel and I took a trip from Washington State to South Carolina when I made it to Idaho my 3rd Injector failed causing the engine to shake like crazy at idle and not run right I went ahead and full send it all the way over there I only going 63 mph Cruise control eventually made it without any other issues and I got 38 MPG and spent $400 in diesel.

    @Ran9erJo@Ran9erJo Жыл бұрын
  • The perfect car forensics and the accompanying lessons from its post-mortem... Great video Waldo 👏 👍 🏆a Definitely well earned Like & subscribed 👍... May your sacrifices in facing the risks of acquisition such as this be blessed with future success and glory in your causes of teaching us viewers to appreciate the workings and maintenance of our cars 🤲 Cheers 🥂

    @pesuruhjayasumpahmelaka@pesuruhjayasumpahmelaka Жыл бұрын
  • Dont know much about cars but somehow I find your videos satisfactory. Keep doing great job!!! Would love to watch you rebuild this engine if you can,,😁😁

    @pradhyu69@pradhyu69 Жыл бұрын
  • Hi Waldo , that is the worst diesel engine from Mercedes . I had it in 2009 ML i had 2 breakdown with it in 15000 miles. Fault diesel injector made that mess. If you decide to buy another complete engine make sure that you pull from the donor car. First start engine and wait about 30 min while engine idile . There should not be any kind of smoke or vapor. If there is white smoke those are bad injector . Buy new one . And keep in mind that is Merc there is nothing cheep about it . Even here in europe with planty scrap yards My advice RUN ! My friend RUN !

    @srdjan361306@srdjan361306 Жыл бұрын
  • Love the videos, always entertaining. And yes you need to get that gooseneck done! lol.

    @tburda823@tburda823 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
  • I know it sucks to have these problems, but this makes great content! I am curious how much we are talking for a new block? Nice work!

    @marcmmclellan@marcmmclellan Жыл бұрын
  • It's my first time to watch this channel, let alone a content on car mechanics 😅😅😅😅 but I'm glad I did because I learned something new. Thanks for the point by point tutorial

    @carmelagarin8645@carmelagarin8645 Жыл бұрын
  • It’s a new emissions diesel so obviously you have to work around it all. With a proper delete and hood maintenance, these will live forever, and can make good power if you’d like them too. Also, with a full straight pipe they sound mighty good 😉

    @parkerbethke@parkerbethke Жыл бұрын
  • Whoever's reading this, i pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

    @YoMateo.@YoMateo. Жыл бұрын
    • God Bless and Amen.

      @TheRoadhammer379@TheRoadhammer379 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks I really needed to hear your divine energy!

      @reallyhappenings5597@reallyhappenings5597 Жыл бұрын
    • Amen brother

      @ezra6643@ezra6643 Жыл бұрын
    • Bot found

      @tryhardgames1907@tryhardgames1907 Жыл бұрын
    • That you for the positivity.

      @rahulshah1408@rahulshah14082 ай бұрын
  • Its nice to see you are using the right tools and going the right way by repairs!👍🏾Not like some others at KZhead!

    @raynerlauder8226@raynerlauder8226 Жыл бұрын
  • Put a LS in there. What would be outrageous please do consider. Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with us. As always really enjoyed watching you do your thing. Keep it up stay safe. Can’t wait to see what’s your plan for it. Much love from Vancouver 🇨🇦

    @shazils832@shazils832 Жыл бұрын
  • “Part of the reason I like diesel engines is because they are more reliable.” “So the engine threw a rod”

    @stevenlawson6035@stevenlawson6035 Жыл бұрын
    • Too bad the owner couldn't be relied upon to change the oil...

      @svgPhoenix@svgPhoenix Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, totally the fault of the previous owner(s) for not changing the oil 😂

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • @@WaldosWorld it most certainly was run out of oil, due to disregard of the oil cooler seals leaking.

      @guganotubo@guganotubo Жыл бұрын
  • Modern diesels are not simple, unfortunately. But nice work on that removal. Even if I had a lift,I think that would have taken me 3 months lol.

    @mediocreman2@mediocreman2 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for this interesting learning session. Not a scrap video like so many others!!

    @gabrielhauser5988@gabrielhauser5988 Жыл бұрын
  • I have a 08 w211 bluetech and Im loving this video. I can't wait to see what you will do next with this car.

    @maaxdyonis9605@maaxdyonis9605 Жыл бұрын
  • I bought a 2005 Mercedes e320 CDI a couple of months ago and the OM648 engine is a beast. Super powerful and 39 mpg. Avoid the bluetec and get a CDI.

    @LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLing@LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLing Жыл бұрын
    • Bluetecs are not bad they have their issues i own a e320cdi with the same 3.0 v6 mine is not bluetec.

      @nikolagnjatic211@nikolagnjatic211 Жыл бұрын
  • Sell the little expensive engine parts and ls swap it !! No one's doing ls swapped Mercedes yet

    @kylez2141@kylez2141 Жыл бұрын
  • First time l watched you video and is very impressed to see your knowledge about car, not to mention the tools and more to get the things fixed. 🙂🙂🙂

    @efraingarciaescalante2824@efraingarciaescalante2824 Жыл бұрын
  • I just subscribed and I am invested !, the W211 could easily be the best Mercedes sedan ever made , it is timeless! I’m currently working on a project w126 and am putting in a w211 engine , preferably gas powered but your love and explanation for diesel might just change my mind, keep at it and tag me in the next video!

    @flamiemushawatu583@flamiemushawatu583 Жыл бұрын
  • I would get another diesel to swap in. (cuz more content)

    @ElijahMargolis@ElijahMargolis Жыл бұрын
  • Do a collaboration with legitstreetcars. His speciality is European cars. Alex is Factory trained as a Mercedes mechanic

    @ralphramsey3422@ralphramsey3422 Жыл бұрын
  • Keep doing great job Waldo!

    @MegaRetr@MegaRetr Жыл бұрын
  • Just discovered your channel. You make it look so easy! Love the Mercedes. Enjoy the video.

    @stevenwilhite4026@stevenwilhite4026 Жыл бұрын
  • The OM642s.. Owned a GL 320 for 7 years and the money light comes on often. Decent motor but gets too much heat trapped in these E, ML and GL chassis. Sprinter vans don’t have as much of an issue with them. Replace oil cooler seals and timing chain or guides from your donor motor before dropping it back into the car. All the other issues that pop up are small. 10K factory recommended oil changes are too long but you are stuck with that spec oil from all the 1st gen emission parts.

    @chaochsu8623@chaochsu8623 Жыл бұрын
  • Waldo has clean hands, all the time in the world, professional mechanic certification, his own garage, plenty of money for parts, and not nearly enough cars. Looks like he is well on his way to becoming a world class car guy. I watched the Range Rover series and I'm sold. So on to the road trip with one more subscriber.

    @DrGoochMBA@DrGoochMBA Жыл бұрын
    • He would get more followers if he took his shirt off in some scenes!

      @Enjoythevroom@Enjoythevroom Жыл бұрын
  • I would love to see this beauty fixed. Nice video Waldo!!

    @MarceloPaciorek@MarceloPaciorek Жыл бұрын
  • Super video... really cool to see and unexpected. Look forward to the next one.

    @danwerkman@danwerkman Жыл бұрын
  • I have never had a love for the V6 configuration for a diesel engine, especially Mercedes ones. The BMW inline 6 was a lot better in terms of reliability and performance, although it too had its shortcomings. Maintenance of all engines is key to their longevity, but some engines do not give you a good return on your investments. Enjoyed the video, thank you.

    @johnbarrett8723@johnbarrett8723 Жыл бұрын
    • In-line 6 platform is a lot sturdier in Mercedes’ also

      @Diesel8290@Diesel8290 Жыл бұрын
    • @@Diesel8290 om606 is the best Mercedes inline 6

      @maxheadroom224@maxheadroom224 Жыл бұрын
    • @@maxheadroom224 I’m a real big fan of the 606, have been working with them for years, but I think the om648 is better

      @Diesel8290@Diesel8290 Жыл бұрын
  • Bummer. This is a really robust engine and extremely popular in Germany and Europe. It would be easy to get one over here as a core or in whole. Very well equipped car for sure. Hope you can get a spare block and bring it back to life. Christian

    @Vera_and_Christian@Vera_and_Christian Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks Christian! I saw a block for sale on eBay for $1000. I considered buying it, but if I did, it would only be for content. It doesn't make sense to spend all that time swapping parts over when I can just buy a donor vehicle with a (hopefully) good engine. I have no shortage of projects available for content right now 😂

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • @@WaldosWorld Waldo, do some research on this engine, OM642. The biggest issue they had is the oil cooler, these were notorious for leaking and frying the swirl flap motor conveniently located right below. Also, the EGR system really fouls up the intakes reducing performance, which will happen on even a well maintained engine. Make sure the DPF isn't clogged, given the lack of maintenance your car had, it's possible the previous owner drove it without the regen cycle going. Hopefully you can make the money back from the content, because old Mercedes' are money pits, especially ones with questionable history.

      @fatherhood2@fatherhood2 Жыл бұрын
  • Waldo, I'm a new subscriber, just found you over the weekend with this video in my feed. How do you know so much about cars? I'm impressed. I watched the Range Rover road trip, that would have been fun to tag a long with. I don't eat too much, lol. I have watched a lot of you videos in a few days and I'm pleased at the quality. My two favorite auto channels I watch every week are WatchJRGo and Legit Street Cars. Both cool guys, I think. Stay Safe, Greg from NC.

    @avioncamper@avioncamper Жыл бұрын
  • Subscribed. Outstanding forensic investigation of the failure. It is a magnificent vehicle, beautiful interior. It would be a real shame if it meets the end this way. I would try to locate a replacement engine to bring it back to life. Cheers.

    @yhird@yhird Жыл бұрын
  • The irony of buying a $550 car and when you need a key before you can even do a single thing to work on the car, you have to buy it from a dealer for $400-something

    @julianbrelsford@julianbrelsford Жыл бұрын
  • What year is your E320? Also how many miles did it have on it? Do Mercedes normally have problems like this often?

    @cwbuckley4508@cwbuckley4508 Жыл бұрын
    • I too would like to know how many miles!

      @davidsmit3136@davidsmit3136 Жыл бұрын
    • It's a 2007 with 196k miles. I've heard mixed things about reliability, but I would expect it to last quite a bit longer if maintained properly

      @WaldosWorld@WaldosWorld Жыл бұрын
    • Good Luck with the one you just bought.

      @cwbuckley4508@cwbuckley4508 Жыл бұрын
    • @@WaldosWorld 3.0 v6 om642 are great engines this one was probably not mantained.

      @nikolagnjatic211@nikolagnjatic211 Жыл бұрын
  • Enjoy yr videos, thanks for sharing. Subscribed.

    @leonardoluc6362@leonardoluc6362 Жыл бұрын
  • Wooow, so much work, so many bad turns and still positive attitude. I know it is a channel which makes money, but still I would have given up out of annoyance. Excellent job! Thank you!

    @axios76@axios76 Жыл бұрын
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