Is a 13-Year-Old Twin Turbo Mercedes-Benz S600 V12 A Reliable Used Car? No, And I Don't Care At All.
2021 ж. 28 Мау.
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As long as we're doing a series of reliable and affordable used cars, there's no reason to avoid delving in to the V12 offering from Mercedes-Benz. This 2007 S600, which originally stickered at over $154K when new, is an excellent candidate.
Will it be reliable? I doubt it. Do I care? No, not really.
Full review and test drive by Bill of Curious Cars. Vehicle is for sale, but privately owned - email primports@gmail.com for information.
I’m here for Bills sarcastic comments about tropical weather and his woodpecker obsession 😝
Me too. Couldn't care less about cars.
@@rudolphguarnacci197 where's the goat?
me too, i was going to suggest that Bill use an old Dutch trick, wear wooden shoes so the woodpeckers leave his head alone.
@@jamesdemestihas9904 , Don’t forget about the cats 🤣
I love how disappointed Bill is when something works that he was hoping didn't.
Good point.
😂
I have owned a W221 S500 for 10 years, done over 100k miles in it and I’ve had no major problems with it at all, it is a very reliable machine if maintained.
My cousin has had his e55 amg since 2009. Put 110,000 miles on that thing, the mostly costly single repair I don’t remember exactly but it was around $500. Dudes a maniac regarding that car, he got the drivers seat cushion repaired when it only showed slight wear and tear. Has treated him well
This is the funniest video I've ever watched from curious cars with all those props 😂😂😂😂😂😂
He got me at running boards😃
@@timcote8281 that car was just filled with guns and gun peaces 😆 its like if Bill was showing a gang bangers ride.
Well, you're Mr. Hawk, so what can I say? He's gonna be weary of you! 😃😃😃
@@747-pilot well Bill makes great car review videos and that what makes him a legend I think he should ditch the car dealership and have his own car auction app like Doug Demuro.
@@PontiacFan68 Yes, I agree! Love his sarcastic sense of humor! It sends me into fits of laughter!
As an Italian I find absolutely amusing the way this car is full of guns in all the possible places. Thanks Bill and thanks America for making this possible!
This baby can fit so many berettas
Well it’s Florida. Which is a good thing.
Us American gangsters learned it from the best ;)
Love the calm tone in Bill's voice,as he keeps discovering one gun after another in the trunk of this W221 Mercedes S600.So funny.
As an Italian?? Stupid comment
Hey Bill and a big hello to everybody on this channel. 😹😹😹
Hello David. Thanks for being here.
@@curiouscars9282 adopt me bill you can file me on your taxes
Hello from Tasmania! 🙋😄
@@curiouscars9282 Hello Bill thank you for the Awesome Videos
@@curiouscars9282 Hello from Finland. You're the man. Coming from another middle aged car guy who has just had enough of everything since the 80's ended. Please take me back to good old times.
You know you're in for a treat when the video is close to an hour long. Hate to report it's hot and humid as hell up here in PA. Up by Erie it's almost 90 and the humidity just makes shit miserable.
The only thing that makes the weather better is complaining about it.
If I owned this, I'd be constantly petrified that something might break. Beautiful car though.
You really have to go in brave on one of these.
Same here I'd be scared of the routine maintenance alone. God forbid something serious happens
If we can't afford repairs, we can't reeeally afford it!
The only way to own one of these is to find an independent mechanic like Scotty Kilmer, and know that things will break ALL THE TIME. It's more of a hobby/project car. If I were independently wealthy (and by that, I mean *_REALLY_* wealthy), I just might buy something like this. This car does have many pros, like the *insane **_QUIETNESS AND REFINEMENT_** of the engine - you cannot hear that thing, if your life depended on it* (and NO, the LEXUS LS 460 does NOT have a quiet engine. It is as noisy and unrefined as they come. The LS 430 was the the LAST quiet vehicle from Lexus). For the record, I own a 2000 Lexus LS 400 (the QUIETEST, SMOOTHEST, MOST REFINED engine, there ever was), and that thing is going to my grave with me!!!
It’s a weekend car because it spends the week at the shop.
If I had a drink for every time Bill said "im going to dive right into this.. "
Or “you know”
This was the best gun review of a car.
Basically what I got from this
Andrew has the same cars that I would have if I weren't broke as fuck. He must be a cool guy.
Dude me too. Lol
Andrews a pretty cool dude. Also effing insane. Been his master tech for 6 years
You’re spoiling us this week Bill! Btw, the comment on the A8 vid about the reality being you’re not maintaining a cheap second hand car but what you’re REALLY maintaining is a $100k car really stuck in my head! Life lessons! 👍🏼
Happy to pass that one on, Greig - there's an undeniable truth to it.
I have heard it put if you couldn't afford to service a new one, don't buy a used one.
one of the most reliable cars i ever owned, 4.0 v8 2004 , done 40,000 miles without even a light bulb out.
@@labornurse My part of the country is loaded with posers. You can pick them out by looking at the 10+ year old luxury car they all drive. When the exterior paint looks like it was maintained by a teenager with a bottle of dish soap, and every dashboard light is illuminated, you can be confident they don't make what they immediately have to tell everyone they make when they enter a room.
00:35 Bill is racing with excitement.. we get the famous gasp lol. 18:47 20:54 Bill is excited again for finding more guns.. gasp lol 42:15 Bill is excited by the v12 power.. gasp lol 43:05 Bill is pissed off someone in texting.. partial gasp lol 46:56 You can see bills big smile in the reflection of the wood steering where lol jk
i miss the days when performance sedans had tires with a reasonable sidewall height that didn't have you living in fear of the slightest imperfections in the road. these 22" wheels with rubber bands for tires that are forced on us these days are completely ridiculous.
That why i Have 225/65 17 inch. And 2.3bar pressure tires on. They are forgiving
Sorta rediculous but understandable. It's better for track racing to have that wheel and tire combo which is why they build em that way now. It's supposed to encourage your inner 🏎 spirit to go track racing with it someday.
@@extremedrivr Yet they ride like crap. lol
@@extremedrivr Going to a track with a 2000kg boat isn't a great idea.
Demonstrating the gun storage really adds to the informative quality of these videos.
What started as a crappy day ended with the absolute best video you have put out to date! Between you and Andrew, I have done everything but wet myself in the hysterics you two have created. Thanks !! The only thing missing was a in depth history lesson.... but there are other videos for that. I am now truly chipper.
You must be Canadian.
@@rudolphguarnacci197 hehe... Being chipper is not totally Canadian. Just an American that likes big back seats. Besides that, I'm not as nice as most Canadians. 👍😁
Bill your commentary is hilarious. Just found your channel a few weeks ago and never miss an upload. Love the long videos, keep it up
When the officer asks "Is there anything in the car I need to know about...." best answer would be "I'm sure there is but I just don't know about it...."
Bill, this is by far some of your best work. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That Designo leather is wonderful, and exceedingly rare. My ‘04 S600 has the same color package, and I believe it’s 1/54 W220s specified like that during the run of facelifted cars that were built from 03-06. Sweet cars, but owning them is absolutely a labor of love.
In Japan there is this thing called Toyota Century luxury sedan that came with a 5L V12 that is basically two non turbo 1JZ-GE straight 6 engine put together. Probably the only reliable V12 in the world...
Damn I'd love to drive that.
@Brandon Moore I'd love to have a Century even if it had the older V8
I drove one back to back with my E38 750iL. The V12 in the Century made the V12 in the BMW seem coarse and unrefined -- you'd be forgiven for thinking it's electric considering how quiet and imperceptible the engine is. Incredible ride. Serious build quality. BEAUTIFUL factory paint work. ZERO "sporting" pretense. Wonderful videos, Bill. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into them.
@@curiouscars9282 i have one and it’s the smoothest drive I’ve ever had
I've been waiting for the day a gun to show up in one of your compartments!!!
Once again Bill you never cease to amaze me with your reviews. your reviews are filled with KNOWLEDGE and I learn something new on every video I watch. I also love the amount of guns the car can hold, very convenient and tactical
Love the videos Bill. Truly my favorite channel! The length is perfect in my opinion too.
Bill, I really didn’t think you could top yourself, but you continually do! I’ve seen you engage in the same premise about an S Class Benz before when you worked at the other dealer, maybe even with this same car? But the cache of weaponry just brings it to another level! I’m a retired NJ cop and I was calculating how many years you’d get for simply possessing some of these wonderful playthings, never mind in a moving vehicle! Well over 100 years mandatory before you even got to the toys in the front seat area! That’s why I’m now a citizen of Florida! Bless you and keep them coming. It just makes me smile from ear to ear!
Amazing review! Reinforces why I subscribed, and why your vids are, amusing, informative and, as in today's episode, pure driving and low-key comedic gold! Many thanks to you, and Intrepid Andrew. And, be thankful for small mercies! He didn't hide little baggies, and didn't call in a missing vehicle report. 👍🖖🙏🇨🇦
Bill, been watching your channel for a few weeks now…Never miss an upload. Big fan of the pre-2000 stuff. 👍🏻 to Andrew for filling the car up with firearms. Was waiting for a toddler to crawl out of the spare tire nook.
Hey Bill nice to see that the huge trunk still has room for a few infants even with those toys to keep them entertained! I bought a 2003 MBZ S600 in 2015 with 80+K miles so a similar situation being 13 years old when purchased. I soon realized the ABC hydraulic suspension system was going to be a nightmare to maintain so I had a conversion done to tear it out and replaced with an air suspension made specifically for the make and model. I was told that it was not if but when the ABC will leak and start failing and costing several thousands to repair and maintain. It's been 6 years now and I've put 20K miles on it since 2015 so I drive it sparingly and haven't had any problems since the ABC was removed. I was told there are 6 hydraulic struts/shocks (ABC) that will end up leaking and each one is $1,700. X 6 = $10,200. in just parts not including labor! These cars can be acquired at 10% to 15% of their original MSRP so the cost of admission is cheap but the repair cost can make you go broke! 🙄
Commentary is priceless, Bill you and you're videos Never get old , every new video is as good as the last
Hey Bill Thanks for the Great video again always look forward to seeing your videos .
I lay laughing on the ground when i saw the weapons he put in the car . So this german car has more firepower on board then every german Panzer in the WW 2 haha
More than a King Tiger!
Thank you Bill. For the love of God, this is by far the most hilarious clip ever from your channel!
German Money Pit. Beautiful car.
Correct on both counts.
It is 2023 and I have daily driven this; 2007 S600 for the past three years and 50K miles. Best car I have ever owned; turns heads wherever it goes and it is crazy fast. More rear leg room than a suburban and faster than most new sport cars.
How many miles did it have when you bought it? Thank you
Can you drive it without worry? Did you maintain it a lot or was it super reliable
Hey bill , your reviews are great ! Love the terminology you use an humor keep them coming
Another fantastic video Bill...my sister and I love your commentaries.Keep it up!!!
Hey Bill, 95 degrees here in SW Pa. Hope your summer is spent in the AC of a fine automobile. Cheers!
This by far is my favorite video. V12 Mercedes land barge filled with guns. Absolutely melting my heart.
Love the videos thank you so much!!!! Can’t wait for more!!!
W126 is one of the best cars ever made, definitely the best s class. Your old but I’m 15 and agree so don’t worry about it.
Im 16 and when I was your age my fav was w100 but it evolved into w108
When you opened the trunk I nearly spit my coffee out. Holy crap Andrew is one funny dude. Great review as always.
50 seconds in and I can already see that Drew's version of reliable and my version of reliable differ very much.
Bill just makes my day come home from work flip on the old KZhead there’s bill making my day thanks Bill always appreciate it
I use him to fall asleep and take a nap before GOING to work.
Great video Bill, as per I am loving your annotations about life and the car
My 2007 c230 lasted 245k miles before a kid ran a red light and gave me 6 herniated discs, I'm in an e class now and credit that c class to saving my life. Cheers.
Hi Bill, Greetings from Scotland, Excellant video as always, Keep up with the weather forcasts, I always look forward to them. Makes me laugh :-)
Sweet collection Andrew, I like that guy!
Another fantastic, entertaining video! Loved the guns. Absolutely hilarious
Bill you need to lure the goats and birds into that car and when they attack you use some of Andrew’s “toys” on them.
People need to more then a harmless goat or bird.
Love the review. Keep them coming
Hey Bill keep up the great work! Loved these videos! Looked like a Benz possibly from the Lithuanian Crime Syndicate?
Not going to break the speed limit because the amount of firearms in the car Bangs out 125 on the freeway
Epic video, love Andrew's gun humor!
Without a doubt..another PURE gold review with a twist with the firearms,, Fantastic work.
You're the best car reviewer I enjoy watching your videos at work everyday
Love you Bill, and a great review… so detailed…
Im streaming this review to my TV and just realized I’m only listening to Bill review the Mercedes while working on my computer. I’m not even watching the car he is reviewing. Love Bill’s voice lol!
Just saw this for the first time and I have to say I Love your friend Andrew’s sense of humor!
Thank you! I am in the demographic who would buy one of these but the experience I've gained over the decades lets me know it's okay to live vicariously through your VLOGS! Damn, that's a fine ride.
Ha ha, that was BRILLIANT. Well done Andrew for giving us the fun of seeing Bill negotiating all that firepower. Here in Europe, where gun ownership is mainly outlawed, this was fun (and kinda scary) to see.
Love your videos Bill!
Best one so far! Was waiting for a couple of kilos stuffed in with the spare toire!😅 Keep em coming!
Beautiful! Every time I see an S Class, I think of how it started with the first carjacking and long road trip by Mrs. Benz. 60 km trip! In the first car! Crazy
Man I'm dying 😂😂😂😂😂 I look forward for your review all day I just love hearing you talk 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I like how every review of these cars, and I do watch a lot of them to keep me close to my S550 I haven't driven much because of the pandemic. Everyone always says the little key pad on the center console is the phone control which isn't totally accurate. It also controls the radio presets which is nice because every time I get in a Mercedes rental now, I can't figure out how to use the radio. Yes you can dial a phone number with it but I only use it for the radio which makes it effortless to change your preset stations without taking your eyes off the road. Trying to use a radio or even adjust the AC in new cars today will get you killed unless you pull over to do it. To make calls in my S550, I hit the button on the steering wheel and say Call Home, Call Hooker or Call Drug Dealer and the phone can be in my trunk and the car will place the call for you like an old time operator used to do. The W221 is an engineering marvel and beats every car on the road in my opinion. Driving it makes me feel like I actually accomplished something in my life without actually doing so.
I know this is an old post but love your humor. I have the same car. My only complaint is that it can't drive past a massage parlor without it automatically slowing down and attempting to pull into the parking lot. Is it something wrong with the car??? Anyway, cheers and thanks for the chuckle...
Bill you’re awesome! Awesome video!!
thats too cool i was shocked when you opened the trunk love it blew my mind lmao
I tried the extended warranty comment you suggested here with my 2012 B7 Alpina. They looked and then said we can't help you and hung up. Once again, Bill's suggestions helped improve my ownership experience.
Thanks for the great content Bill! 👍🇺🇸
This S600 video is definitely the best Bill has ever crafted. With a superlative example of virtuoso engineering. Stunning testament to Mercedes quality that this 82k mile car is in near new condition. V12's were definitely more on the reliable side [with strict maintenance] though rarer, once the M275's coil packs were upgraded. Notice the deceptively effortless dominance Bill gunned it from 85 to 125? Those days are over with V12's extinct now on S-Classes. W221 was peak S-Class in my opinion and there was still the S65 AMG at the top of the mountain.
Which engine and years are the most reliable?
Hey Bill, I see that the motor home isn't there, did Peter take the goats & cats on vacation??? Maybe somewhere that the weather isn't so shitty I love the fire power in the trunk 👍
escaping the Naples climate requires a plane ticket
BILL best part at the end 'Rollin fully loaded with Billy Squier and The Stroke ▶️ playing in the background 👌!
Hey bill, I’ve seen you’ve done a review on the cls 500 & 550 I was just wondering if you would ever do a review of cls 55 amg ? Thank you and amazing reviews!
Now that was fun! Thanks Bill
Best video ever! Funny!! Thanks from Perth Western Australia!
LOL Andew is great!! I was laughing from the trunk opening till the end of the video.
This interior color combination is incredible! Wow!!
You said it people who have Audis, that’s plural. They need a minimum of two because one’s always in the shop
Your going to accept your limitations? We love your limitations. That's what makes your videos so engaging. You're real and full of info like the meaning behind the Mercedes star.
Good evening Bill from Manchester in England. Sorry the weather is humid and the birds are still annoying you. Great review of a fantastic car, plus the impressive array of guns
Hello Ron - thanks for watching! I'm trying to make peace with the birds.
Great video. Enjoyable channel!
"There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes"
Well, that saying is easily proven wrong with an Audi or BMW from the same period
@@saratc660 That was exactly what he said...
@@martinsvensson6884 my bad you’re right I misread it 😂
True.. But if “ You can work on these mercs yourself, you’ll have a car that feels for like a steal.” Lol.
@@MrCarGuy These cars are designed to break down after 50K Germans are not stupid
Very creative Andrew!
Hey Bill, we in our canton Zug had bearing ball sized hail, Monday afternoon wished you were here lol.
Good mourning/humid weather/trash control Oh I love these videos!
Endangered dolphin moccasins😂🤣😂 but really bill needs to start a gun channel ASAP
WOW! The acceleration is unbelievable!
One of thee best channels on yt🙌🏽
Bill! This review was another level. Motor Trend, mixed with Don Rickles, with a heavy touch of Dirty Harry. Brilliant!!!
Great Video Bill. Hilarious! I love that car too!
I take my hat off to your mate Andrew I have never laughed so much that really made my day 😀 Next time I am in Florida I will have to give Naples a visit.
This video very much demonstrates all the weapons storage that you speak of in the other videos. Nice work, now go test the acceleration and hope the local flat foot on the beat doesn't look to closely at the insides!
Do love Bills reviews :p I have a 2011 S500L here in the UK, our fuel is very expensive so the 600 wasn't an option for my mileage. There really isn't anything better to roll around in unless you go to Bentley or Rolls Royce IMO.
I listened to the guy so much, like others, so much so that I have now BECOME Bill.
Bills honesty is infectious, I can no longer watch other car review channels, all of them are shills and you never ever hear them criticize the car, expect for maybe complaining about the limited amount cup holders.
You had me at "infant containment net".
I love my s class, s350 bluetev (my first) and i find your accounts very entertaining - thank you. Mention the split screen video next time.
16:51 sold!! I have a 2007 550, same color scheme. A beast but surprisingly nimble. Love it.
Amazing videos, BIll. Keep up the good job. However, it would be great if you make them 20-30 minutes long..
I am with you on adjusting the passenger seat!!! if you need to back up or do any maneuvering it’s where your right arm wants it to be..