Mercedes SLC in-depth review

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Mercedes SLC in-depth review - Carbuyer

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Mercedes SLC is new name for the car formerly known as the Mercedes SLK. Along with the rebrand has come refreshed exterior styling and some new, more efficient engines.
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@samharper5881 8 жыл бұрын

I love that this channel is honest and that they don't kiss the arse of the manufacturers. Positives where positives are due; criticism where criticism is due.

@hamster0147 8 жыл бұрын

+James Batchelor bring back Ginny 👍 she's great at car reviews balanced and fair.

@hamster0147 8 жыл бұрын

+James Batchelor stop hogging the channel 😁 come on Ginny put your foot down.

@TechnoBokUnboxings 7 жыл бұрын

I just drove the SLC300 with the AMG kit along Chapmans Peak drive in Cape Town, phenomenal road with a lovely roadster

@livingthedream444 8 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you so much for this honest review i have been obsessing about this car wanted to get this car, i already have SLK AMG model. I was thinking of upgrading to the SLC. After watching your honesty review, I think i'll stick to my SLK for now.

@ukgaming3465 5 жыл бұрын

ppffft... Yeah I mostly take my suitcases out of the car when I intend to stay in it, with the hood down :( bell end!

@Gambantein 4 жыл бұрын

The Mercedes is the best looking of the bunch, by far! It has super quality and is a classic roadster. I don't want a Sony Playstation like instrument cluster...

@James-qz1wd 8 жыл бұрын

Why are people hating on this guy?! I think he's great and his reviews are informative and interesting. You guys need to leave him alone - he's still a person at the end of the day. Stop acting so childish.

@1eeBoy 8 жыл бұрын

I clicked on this video thinking it was Mat

@James-qz1wd 8 жыл бұрын

Ok great. Now you can either stay and watch a great review by James or go to CarWow and see your beloved Mat.

@Golfr2020 Жыл бұрын

I think the point being missed over and over is.... This car is not meant to be a full fletcher exhilarating car to drive. Instead it us designed to be a pleasant compfortable car with a touch of sporty look and roadster style. What more could you want?

@Neo.555 8 жыл бұрын

Why did I think it's Mat! Bbye

@novalis8181 8 жыл бұрын

Go to carwow! ^^

@Neo.555 8 жыл бұрын

+Ibrahim A. Yey!

@Neo.555 8 жыл бұрын

+James Batchelor erhm... If you want some free advice... Do let me know...

@Neo.555 8 жыл бұрын

+James Batchelor for example... 'It's amazingly amazingly smooth' but the expression tells me otherwise! 4.06

@mazensoliman250 8 жыл бұрын

He's the reason I subscribed to Car Buyer.

@kacperziajka7920 7 жыл бұрын

2016 and people still hating on things they shouldn't be. I like Matt's reviews hence why I have subscribed to Carwow. I watch those regularly. They're really good. I also like these reviews from James - The videos are more regular (due to the size of Carbuyer compared to Carwow but still...), they are more lengthy and slightly more descriptive and are pretty much as good as Matt's. Matt has a more chilled out review and those very reviews are always just that bit less serious and informative than these reviews from James. James seems to be on topic a lot of the time and reviews cars WELL! As does Matt, mind. I like Matt's reviews, I like James' reviews and I won't diss one because of the other. :)

@desireubensealey 8 жыл бұрын

All that negativity about hard top practicality...a luggage case? Come on +CarBuyer...really? What would you expect with all that metal in the boot. How many hardtops are considered to have a practical boot? It would be better to state it's practical comparison against other hardtops. It's a regular compromise for many. Aside from that, good point on the offset driving position. Good enough.

@robsonrissotrainer 5 жыл бұрын

I love mine and I just both convertible for the garden top, I hate fabric looks cheap... who buy this cars shouldn't be worry about trunk space, that's why mine is just to have fun and my daily is a suv

@CrazyJohnLe Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Driving with the Roof down while its raining cleans the interior naturally.

@rafaeldonadeuparera4996 8 жыл бұрын

que tal va el 200 con cambio manual lo he encargado en el concesionario muchas gracias

@YananoBere 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Very thorough & informative.

@MrArchie800 6 жыл бұрын

When someone reviews a sporty type car like this and says ‘the large glove box is a particular highlight’ then I think we might have a problem ;-)

@SDav21 8 жыл бұрын

This is just a facelift of the SLK though. So it isn't a new car really.

@HRINACAR 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review James. Very Clean. and Sleek. Great sound and pic. Would you mind sharing your in car camera and mount? I will owe you a favour. I use G7 - Hague SM90 mount. No good. Nightmares. No competition, I dont have a massive mag and a zillion followers :)

@esteban75lover23 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! And music was good

@Narrowcros 8 жыл бұрын

I think it looks better than the shoe looking Z4 and the boring TY. It's a Mercedes and I actually think the interior is quite nice

@Foxie635 5 жыл бұрын

just went to test drive one but it will be discontinued as of 2019. I love this car. The TT is ug.

@robertbidochon7949 8 жыл бұрын

Seems like a very seriously built car. And the diesel version seems like a very nice engine fitted in this car. This low end torque is bonkers....

@itsyourboycharlie 8 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know when will be the model change? 2019 maybe?!

@norbitaspower 8 жыл бұрын

stop acting like kids. Mat is at carwow so go there, and check it out! this is a serious company and if you're here for Mat instead of the reviews themselvs please grow up and stop arguing about that!!

@mazensoliman250 8 жыл бұрын

Unnecessary

@patrickmonkman8151 8 жыл бұрын

+Kazuhira Mazawa but true

@stephenolan 8 жыл бұрын

Very well said!

@richardlim2518 7 жыл бұрын

oh dear. I guess the SLC badged Mercedes has always come from the S-class ranged, it's seem weird to see the current version coming from the C-Class range.

@rscosworthfan 7 жыл бұрын

the previous slk was c class based too

@theoffender2010 8 жыл бұрын

great job and great review james.. am becoming his fan... wonderful job

@James-lp2sq 8 жыл бұрын

don't understand the hate for this guy, concise and comprehensive review.

@ubertube5308 8 жыл бұрын

The interior is terrible cheap plastic but you cant lie..the exterior is sexy af

@irekfilms 8 жыл бұрын

You forgot about new exhaust,it's gorgeous

@normhanson981 10 ай бұрын

Excellent review.

@motiabegum5844 8 жыл бұрын

Another good video !!! Well done!

@exittiming2789 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous color.

@billwhiteathome2080 7 жыл бұрын

The SLC is MB's entry level roadster....their two-seater sports car is called the GT.

@rpedroso12 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly, they have several Roadsters

@dsinghr 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is a very good reviewer .. Speaks eloquently !

@nicologarcia 8 жыл бұрын

True. That's why I don't understand the hate. :(

@dsinghr 8 жыл бұрын

TheNOGarcia people hated his reviews ??

@nicologarcia 8 жыл бұрын

+bannajirocks people hated HIM in general for no sensible reason. check out the comments

@madeinengland1296 2 жыл бұрын

He’s not objective and misses the point

@bgosai123 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Thanks

@NoPrivateProperty 3 жыл бұрын

lots of nit picks, but the SLC may be the best looking car you can buy

@lunafringe10 4 жыл бұрын

look, I had a cafe and my SLK provided all the space for the shopping, Plenty of space. Course, if you go on a holiday with the wifee, you might need a trailer hehe

@AW4WAL 8 жыл бұрын

This reviewer is an interesting case study in group programming. Where is it a rule that, when they see a front-engined, two-seater, rear-wheeled drive car one must automatically think, it must be fun to drive; I usually just think cool looking car, if it is, I must be weird.

@motiabegum5844 8 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where this was filmed???

@An-ej4sm 8 жыл бұрын

I like both mat and the car buyer team. It's nice to get two different perspectives

@vishmeister4151 8 жыл бұрын

Finally the roof down demonstrated despite the weather

@korgond 8 жыл бұрын

beatiful review.

@hendelmarques 8 жыл бұрын

I like this guy, he's critique are spot on. Just don't like when he sounds skeptical or sarcastic. Not pretty for a host.

@supervlajko8226 8 жыл бұрын

Dude his voice is killing me

@YourLoyalDeserter 8 жыл бұрын

Who would stop and unload their boot, implying they were about to go inside, while leaving the roof down?

@AlvinOngko 8 жыл бұрын

I haven't watched carbuyer video for a long time because mat is no longer hosting.. But I was wrong.. James is alright. Keep it up!

@robsonrissotrainer 5 жыл бұрын

@ruzzelladrian907 8 жыл бұрын

Please note that Matt didn't die he's just in Carwow now and you all can just go there and watch him, yes I also miss Matt but it's not the end of the world he's just in another channel. Well, at least James, the new guy, is cute.

@Khaloof86 8 жыл бұрын

The 43 AMG is fast and fun to drive. This 300 version is for people who want a two seater sport car for normal cruising

@tamerlansoziev3945 8 жыл бұрын

Great review! I love that you started to make longer reviews, it's really helpful

@Nightbird. 7 жыл бұрын

Ride a touch too firm and body wobbles around when hitting bumps in the road? In a MB? I'm out.

@Redzo79 8 жыл бұрын

Why do britts even bother with convertibles ? So they can enjoy those 4 days a year when it's not pissing down ?

@irishjg1 8 жыл бұрын

Batch is a very good reviewer and presenter. If you don't enjoy the uploads why the hell are you watching them then ?

@duncanidaho7494 7 жыл бұрын

For me the MB SLK r171 generation was the best looking. Now, I would never consider one especially when you have the beautiful Cayman and Boxster. Cheers

@hkdiva2015 5 жыл бұрын

It’s more of a Sunday drive kind of vehicle, more relaxed than its peers.

@vinnisahai 8 жыл бұрын

Legend says that if you're early, carbuyer replies to you.

@drummerdude100 8 жыл бұрын

this is getting old now...

@Nyctophile-_- 8 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure you are a vampire :V

@leonardhamlet7740 7 жыл бұрын

Toyota

@Nyctophile-_- 7 жыл бұрын

Sure ;)

@nicologarcia 8 жыл бұрын

You're doing great, James!! Ignore the hate!

@ramezsaad6469 8 жыл бұрын

Love the car, would look great in red though

@katkathy4121 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is red & it hauls azz!

@stephenbrown8415 5 ай бұрын

Mine is the SLC300 in Hyacinth Red metallic …Drives and looks great.

@KurticusGT 8 жыл бұрын

Good review James! I enjoyed this one.

@curleypubes3672 8 жыл бұрын

Love the looks and the interior of the TT. If I had the money my list would be, Boxster>TT>Z4>SLC...... If I had the money :/

@lunafringe10 3 жыл бұрын

Who has a suitcase when driving this convertible? Gimme a break

@squarebid3 Жыл бұрын

Slk is a lovely car to drive

@jarupongch 8 жыл бұрын

I like the SLK styling better, this looks like a frog

@livingthedream444 8 жыл бұрын

True i don't like this Model

@ZacGolus 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe but no where near the frogginess of Porsches lol

@omarsaletovicprins9632 8 жыл бұрын

We want Mat

@zukomangia1771 8 жыл бұрын

good review, but of course there is no boot with the roof down, especially in a car that small!!

@shobithchadagapandeshwar9764 8 жыл бұрын

I thought the new SL and CLA were ugly but this is by far the worst.Great review btw.

@91lilfrozone23 8 жыл бұрын

Fabric roofs are shit, can't believe the reviewer thinks it's a better trade-off. Not being able to take your luggage out from the trunk when the roof is down is such an easily avoidable con. Geez.

@dsilvap 8 жыл бұрын

718 or SLC ?

@scarab5787 8 жыл бұрын

Is this Top Gear or CarBuyer?

@lunafringe10 4 жыл бұрын

why only expound negatives? i had a car like this, was in business and did all the shopping for my cafe. there is enough space. 98% of all people would consider themselves happy to have this sportscar,

@craig1553 6 жыл бұрын

Is this guy Quintin Wilsons son?

@SuperTerry1963 8 жыл бұрын

it just looks like a nice shoe

@katkathy4121 3 жыл бұрын

I love my SLC 300😻

@turquoisecat761 8 жыл бұрын

Another good review from Jim, it's ludicrous that people are STILL asking 'where's Mat'

@travism8597 8 жыл бұрын

ofcourthe you are much more thmarter than merthedeth engineerth, it's well known on all hard top convertableth that the roof goeth in the trunk.

@sixtiesmods 5 жыл бұрын

Dopey bloke - I had a 2014 Z4 - looking at SLC - Roof has to be up to get bags out - No big deal, Would you leave your car open and unattended - Your insurance company won't be happy. You buy a car like this for looks not for practical reasons.

@Q3ToPBuZz 8 жыл бұрын

Now I know it has a good sized glove box I may buy one.

@danmccarthy4700 8 жыл бұрын

I still think the original R170 SLK is the best looking out of all the generations.

@itmustbelove08 8 жыл бұрын

See I'd have to go with the R171.

@mohammadkooheji1286 2 жыл бұрын

I Prefer the SLK attached get more sporty character

@fredsalfa Жыл бұрын

Get the SLC43 V6 will be more exciting

@Memories-_ 8 жыл бұрын

Are people seriously still complaining about this guy.. I mean damn he's really not that bad

@JS-yn2kj Жыл бұрын

Why all the fuss about the roof? If you want to take your case out you've obviously arrived at your destination, so you'll want to put the roof back up anyway. What a plonker.

@ahmedaliawan1185 8 жыл бұрын

Where is matt?

@CaptJerry 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, that's what we wanted.....DOH put the roof up when checking into a hotel and then get your luggage out ......DOH again

@CrazyPersonvw 8 жыл бұрын

I cant belive a car like this in 2016 doesnt have any kind of padding or cover at that interior boot pannel ..all those metal edges are just looking cheap my audi a4 b5 from 98' has a nice strong textile covering material and this luxury car don't....

@TheHesK9 8 жыл бұрын

The suitcase thing was a bit of a stupid point. If you were parking at an airport with your suitcase, I'm pretty sure you'd close the roof anyway

@jemiyotan1773 8 жыл бұрын

did he say any good about this car

@drone_tours 4 жыл бұрын

It's was launched in 2004

@chrisogrady28 8 жыл бұрын

God they really pussied out with the engines, not a sports car in any way. Even the AMG version only has a V6!? Remember back in the day you could get the titanic SLK55 with a lovely massive V8. Looked better too.

@michaelh4484 8 жыл бұрын

I dont agree with the reviewers comments. It's great to drive.

@mftgdeserteagle 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is pretty good, stop complaining. If you want to watch Matt, go watch his new channel.

@FIELDROX 8 жыл бұрын

great review, liked, ignore the haters

@asa1973100 8 жыл бұрын

Refreshing reviewer, I love him way of sharing his views on the cars .... Definitely more user friendly for us female car fans to watch .... And OMG how bang on the money is he with the ** taking the luggage out the boot with the hood down drama ** gentleman viewers, that's something most of us ladies watching will be very interested in ....

@junipersrx3173 8 жыл бұрын

@Car Buyer - I tried as hard as possible not to miss Mat or Rebecca ! But, almost a year gone since Mat and Rebecca had moved over and im finding it hard to believe that the new car buyer reviewer's have failed to impress majority viewers.....!! i never missed a single review as a Hard core petrol head....but it isn't anymore interesting. Its very appalling to witness the lack of presentation skills, boring reviews that doesn't get me hooked to the reviews regardless of the car manufacturer.........Mat & Rebecca you guys were outstanding. Miss you both.

@maxhthcole 7 жыл бұрын

so i would prefer cars with fabric roof that hard roof cause i wont have problem with my suitcase when the roof is down? logic..

@rpedroso12 6 жыл бұрын

its less than 20secs to open/close the roof. It's really not an issue. In most cases when one arrives at their destination they are not leaving the top down

@madeinengland1296 2 жыл бұрын

He doesn’t get it does he? Shame because it’s not a bad car.

@ultrafloss492 8 жыл бұрын

Great review James, AS ALWAYS!! However, I do miss your goth style of clothing, get a little character back in there :D

@tommytee8387 5 жыл бұрын

Why would you leave the roof down and try taking your luggage out in the pissing rain...

@vuthe2421 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@Rodisflawless 8 жыл бұрын

Good review. Good presenter. And the Boxster would run circles around the SLC.

@Umarshabbirncc 7 жыл бұрын

Car 🚗 wow 😳 is much better than car 🚗 buyer

@godl3109 8 жыл бұрын

I think it's to simple like the interior

@teggsy2165 5 жыл бұрын

They made this car look worse than a SLK R172 and i just hate the fairy light looking front grill bling,i have a 2012 SLK in this colour and it has whats called extended leather option you get leather covering all the top dash and upper door trim i even hate the newer audio panel layout more than mine it looks so cheap now with nothing but black flat buttons now.