2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550 - POV Driving Impressions

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Filmed by @TopherDrives
5.5L V-8
382 hp
391 lb-ft
7-Speed Automatic
Curb Weight: 4220 lbs
MPG: 13 city, 22 highway, 16 combined
Dimensions: 179″ L x 72″ W x 51″ H
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 53

@ah_04 Місяць тому

That start button on the shifter looks much cooler than the modern ones near the steering wheel.

@faheemabbas3965 Місяць тому

We’re never getting this era of Mercedes back… why do modern cars suck?

@ashergaming654 Місяць тому

It’s easy to accidentally turn off the car when shifting.

@Rush47. 11 днів тому

@@ashergaming654 its an automatic just watch the video lmfao hah

@cameronyorio6663 Місяць тому

“We’ll roll into it” proceeds to punch it😂

@Ar1AnX1x Місяць тому

there's something about old school Mercedes that feels just right, like a certain type of magic to it, it has so much character and personality

@Blackdawn80 Місяць тому

I would say that newer MB's are still pretty good but your comment is even more applicable to older BMW's as the new ones are pure junk from a visual perspective.

@dailyhoodmemories5531 Місяць тому

My friend and I enjoyed this car dearly his father loved Mercedes convertibles owning a 1999 SL that ultimately suffered a crash. His 07 SL was red on beige interior the air suspension failed with a ABC malfunction in 2020 and they couldn’t afford to fix it during that time many memories were made in that car. My friends father unfortunately passed away May of last year. Before he passed they got a new Z4 I hope he enjoyed every second of it.

@andersonbuttler3340 Місяць тому

Finally another classic car in a long time

@FIREB4II Місяць тому

Performance cars made in 2000- 2010 are way better than today's vehicles. That's all I gotta say

@sethsteener Місяць тому

i’ve been waiting for yall to feature more 2000s mercedes on the channel! 211 E-Class soon maybe?

@M-t3ch Місяць тому

A 7 speed automatic in 2007 is insanely cool!

@SerPurple51 Місяць тому

Considering a lot were 5 speed auto, it really is special!

@brandonczw Місяць тому

Mercedes had their first 7 speed in the 2003 S Class

@akorzan Місяць тому

The hydro pneumatic Active Body Control is quite expensive in these cars. It's a matter of when and not if a strut, solenoid block, or the tandem suspension and power steering pump fails. The hydraulic fluid for the power steering and suspension is very pricey, and the manufacturer never provided a recommended service interval. As such many of these are on the original fluid, and issues are almost guaranteed to arise yearly. Combined with age, many of the struts' rubber is reaching the point of no longer hold a seal on the air tight nitrogen balls for each strut. If one wants to own this car long term without denting the pocket book too much, for around 6-8K, there are coil over conversions with custom sway bars (ABC SLs did not come with a sway bar or subframe with clearance for a sway bar). Theoretically it may be possible to retro-fit a Euro spec SL350 subframe with coil overs and sway bars, but aftermarket solutions are a guaranteed fix. Otherwise it'll be on average a yearly 4-6K in maintaining at an *independent* the ABC suspension as each strut and solenoid block is replaced with the occasional tandem pump.

@SkippyPB. Місяць тому

Coil overs and removing all the abc hydraulic lines, accumulators, pumps, and installing a power steering box from the E-class will also save the car almost 300 lbs.

@bkw322 Місяць тому

Had this engine in an '07 E550 4Matic, loved that car!

@reddevil6585 Місяць тому

Great engine Had it in my 2007 s550

@Moey-us1fg Місяць тому

Almost at 1M!!!!

@dannykelly3617 29 днів тому

I have a 40k mile 03 SL500, first year of the R230 body and last year of the 5 speed. Its awesome, preventive maintenance is expensive but I feel has saved me from bigger repair bills. When i picked it up about 3 years ago I had the ABC system serviced with new fluid, filter and a "rodeo" test that stresses the system to the max and should find any failure points. I drive it about 3k miles per year and I'm averaging about one repair per year, none related to ABC so far (fingers crossed). I don't think it would make the best daily but for a fun nice weather car its great!

@ikaros4203 23 дні тому

17:00 The brakes are the first to be fully electronic with no physical connection coming from F1 technology at the time, the SBC pump that controls them has to be replaced every 300,000 actuations. Makes changing the pads an slightly interesting, can't open/close the door while doing it or the caliper pistons shoot out.

@johnmac609 Місяць тому

Same. Grew up on this one. Was a valet when this came out. Felt like driving the bat Mobile.

@LarryB1313 Місяць тому

Interesting is that in 90's till mid 20's. "bubbly, oval, round" plastic shapes were popular. Way much other to today designs.

@maxhager4187 28 днів тому

This car I think has the same suspension philosophy as my 2006 Cadillac DTS. It's a giant cadillac with surprisingly minimul body roll. I think it has the magnetic ride thing.

@ck-one4172 15 днів тому

I just got it with Red interior nice!!!!

@Y_hass Місяць тому

Funny how a 17 year old Mercedes is better than today's top trim Kias and hyundais.

@jmg78 Місяць тому

Do old cars more!

@williamlong2682 Місяць тому

Should have done a comparison video with Momma Amos’s SC430!

@SamLed1111 Місяць тому

Beautiful car but a maintenance nightmare (that includes regular maintenance). Run far away.

@Melonsareprettyyummy Місяць тому

I think the main reason why i like OG topher is because hes a little bit more natural/ organic when talking to the camera. OG talks like youre in the car with him, vs SUB feels like hes talking to an audience

@tempturerush1987 Місяць тому

Love theses cars it has woodgrain which i love not a fan of carbon fiber

@phillsmith9255 Місяць тому

In Europe this car was badged as SL500, sits better then SL550.

@JRB41 Місяць тому

Back when Mercedes still made quality cars. Now they’re unreliable, ugly, and poorly built, not to mention incredibly over priced. Everything rattles in their new cars, and they’re filled with screens that will break after 3 years. Stick to BMW and Porsche

@jamesreckling6697 Місяць тому

The R129 is the much better built SL. The Chrysler input ruined these cars.

@cbh2cbh2cbh2 Місяць тому

Very very sad indeed seeing such a great brand get ruined. I grew up in the 90s with the W124, and what we have today is junk compared to that car.

@BKFS-ls9by Місяць тому

They had a 7 speed in this in 2007?!

@xBlackRaiderx Місяць тому

Had the same thought lol, was fully expecting their old 5 speed auto

@fakenews3676 Місяць тому

Their 7 speed was already old then. They introduced it around 2002

@bizzybezz 19 днів тому

So m340 power which folks crap on lol but it was ok then

@KG_BM Місяць тому

ah yes… when things like 550, 63(s), and amg meant something

@Y_hass Місяць тому

Wow, is stealing cars that rampant in the states? @9:45

@2015BLOXXER Місяць тому

Yup carjackings happen all the time especially in urban areas.

@gettcouped 29 днів тому

Yea I wish the germans could make a car that is reliable. This thing is so cool, but a gamble.

@oumakavoula Місяць тому

Trading a sl V8 for a Nissan 😭😭😭😭😭

@notarealhandle123 Місяць тому

Back when Mercedes used to make cars, now all they make is garbage.

@gettjerry2362 Місяць тому

They still make some really nice cars

@embiggens1 Місяць тому

Someone traded this in at a Nissan dealership.

@JsnLwrnce Місяць тому

They were ready to unload it 😂

@buriburimaccho Місяць тому

ぶりぶりまっちょ💪💩

@buriburimaccho Місяць тому

First🖐

@aryub5851 Місяць тому

That must be a mechanical nightmare to own one 😂

@user-xy4mq2fo9t Місяць тому

TheTopher Actor Louis gossett Junior died at age 87

@DoSum4Me Місяць тому

I still want one of these lol