Here's How To Inspect A Used Car With A Tiny Camera! Pre-Purchae Tips That WILL Save You BIG Money!

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Mercedes-Benz only sold about thirty 500 Horsepower Mini Vans in the USA and in this video, I have two R63 AMG "Grand Sports Tourer", minivans. I was asked by a potential buyer to perform a complete pre-purchase inspection on this 105,000 miles example and so I did, and I used a little endoscope camera to find everything.
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@basithph8958 4 жыл бұрын

The R63 AMG is a unicorn! This is a pretty cool family vehicle!

@Djwally13 4 жыл бұрын

"Check your rearview mirror for smoke." And cops too! Lol

@peterlehmkuhl1985 4 жыл бұрын

With good info like this im surprised you don't have over one million subscribers. Thanks for all your hard work Alex.

@LegitStreetCars 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!!

@Peter-wo4uo Жыл бұрын

@@LegitStreetCars Almost there now!

@anamgguy3794 4 жыл бұрын

I found redline oil to stop that tick, their 5w40 is MB approved and sticks to the cams very well I run it in both my S65”s and an E63

@liamcinq 4 жыл бұрын

Props to whoever's detailed this, looks amazing.

@BiscuitsnTea 4 жыл бұрын

the rims on the black one are gorgeous

@elijahvdp 4 жыл бұрын

Rims from the ML63 I believe.

@dziadek1287 4 жыл бұрын

nah, they scream "pimp my ride"

@SamAbraham 4 жыл бұрын

ElijahEls V They look more like decent reps to me, but definitely that style

@elijahvdp 4 жыл бұрын

@@SamAbraham You might be right. Either way, I like the look!

@SamAbraham 4 жыл бұрын

ElijahEls Agreed

@basithph8958 4 жыл бұрын

The R63 has to be one of the coolest vans ever made!

@b4804514 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry they are so unreliable worse than most MB,s You could spend more than the car is worth because it is so poorly made. Chrysler Pacifica quality

@DerekSpeareDSD 4 жыл бұрын

A 500hp Minivan...for when mom really needs to get the kids to soccer practice fast!

@RadDadisRad 4 жыл бұрын

Most women in Texas drive like that.

@Maza75 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Kemp stfu

@chrisj197438 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Kemp He should have been humble and deal with traffic like the rest of us that morning.

@deepthoughtdeepbreath2383 3 жыл бұрын

I outrace most chargers when I'm in sport mode.

@mkrusto 4 жыл бұрын

My 2012 c63 ticks when it’s cold once in a while too. Usually when the oil level drops a bit. I always check the oil level if I get the tick on a cold startup.

@MrSlowestD16 4 жыл бұрын

Every benz I've had / owned had a lifter tick on cold start / cold weather once the mileage gets up there, perfectly normal on MB's IMO.

@bonjilongone 4 жыл бұрын

I love the honesty you give in all your videos! It proves there’s good people in the world. Why help us out?? But you do it anyway I love it! Very few of you but I’m glad you have a platform to educate and teach people

@ChristopherBell 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best softball dad car. It's as close to a hellcat pacifica as you can get.

@thomaspeterson8659 4 жыл бұрын

LOL. Hellcat Pacifica. Perfect description.👍👍

@caseybrannon4975 4 жыл бұрын

More like Pacifica SRT8. Little shy on power for hellcat.

@seanmccauley1446 4 жыл бұрын

The E55 wagon my be the best daily ever. Special and blends in just enough so your left alone. A close second would be the S55 for me.

@dillonh321 4 жыл бұрын

E wagons are my fave

@jasonhumphreys261 4 жыл бұрын

CLS63 shooting brake

@crazydidge 4 жыл бұрын

Cls 55Amg a land yacht that’s pulls like a train

@patallen5095 4 жыл бұрын

Actually more of a 4-door wagon, vs a minivan. Beautiful car!!

@macstone9719 4 жыл бұрын

Even here in Germany this is an extremely rare car.

@mikobaba2543 4 жыл бұрын

mac stone mein vater hatte einen r320 cdi sooo ein geiles auto ey. In realität ist er viel hübscher als auf bildern. leider hatte er ein problem mit den injektoren. Typischen 320 cdi problem 😭

@GRosa250 4 жыл бұрын

Another good video Alex. I think the R63 is one of the lowest production AMGs. Something I always wondered about with them is, it’s built in the United States but the engine is hand built by one man presumably in Affalterbach. I guess they built the engines in Germany and then shipped it to the US to be installed in production line here?

@colewebb-rivera3157 4 жыл бұрын

I bet someone, somewhere in the US has been keeping his R63 locked away in a garage somewhere, with less than 100miles on the odometer lol. Talk about a future collectible

@margauxj-broussel9186 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the same ticking noise on an SLS when cold ! Happy to hear that it is normal. Funny you publish that video. I was wondering a couple of days ago if Mercedes ever released an R63, I though it would be the ultimate sleeper. I love it.

@hullinger 4 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the black R63 for sale online months ago by the dealer in Chicago. In my opinion, it had a way high asking price considering the mileage. It's pretty cool to see it on your channel and the PPI on it too. Great job!

@Djwally13 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I now have a better understanding of what to look for when purchasing a used Mercedes. I look foward to your next video! 😁

@mrgrind74 4 жыл бұрын

Big ups to ICar that's where I got my CL63 AMG... the drive back to GA was awesome. Thanks Z

@craigjennings4175 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Alex . Really glad, like a lot of your followers that you are out there giving this form of content. I purchased my 2010 AMG ml63 because I felt more able to identify any issues pre purchase and in the years to come because of your earlier vlogs. Absolutely love it. Keep it up mate. Maybe some 6.2 ltr ml63 content in the future. Thanks again. Craig (Australia)

@JayLang7 4 жыл бұрын

Like always great job. I enjoyed tue video. Keep em coming

@ANDERZENAMG 4 жыл бұрын

That is a cramped engine bay! Haha love these r63s though, cool video Alex. I think I’ll stick with the ML55 for my minivan’ish duties for now 🤙

@cladiot1023 4 жыл бұрын

pushing it to it's max, during test drive, sounds like a thing to do in Germany

@TenB33rs 4 жыл бұрын

I would add getting yourself a magnet style paint thickness gauge and checking all the panels for uniform paint thickness. Obviously this only works on steel sheet metal but I find if the car's had paint work done or any body filler it will stick out like a sore thumb using this simple and inexpensive tool.

@Bogdan-bb4you 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best AMG... You should buy it! It looks amazing

@Touho78 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! Your videos are truly helpful. Greetings from Finland 👍

@tiagoaicapital 4 жыл бұрын

good information on pre-purchase inspection

@gnarlytothemax 4 жыл бұрын

I have a diesel R320 and love it. This is all awesome advice - Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@vietassassin 4 жыл бұрын

+1 me too

@jojosantos1264 4 жыл бұрын

My mom has always had an r class and I’ve always wanted to drive the AMG! I can’t imagine what it would be like to drive with 500 plus horsepower insane

@waleedafani6806 4 жыл бұрын

the whole production was 322 units, 238 LWB and 84 SWB. I have a mint low mileage SWB :)

@ptzish 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you. I wish they would bring these back. My E63 just got rear-ended and it was totaled so I just bought an Audi Q7, which is about as close to one of these as I could get. The Audi is so much stiffer than I'm used to, even with air suspension. I also really miss the extra 170 hp!

@thelifeofbat 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Alex!

@Iwillnotbepushed 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I like the camera idea. I will do that from now on.

@daveh2612 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Alex! Sounds like we are all getting over colds, kids bring home horrible stuff from daycare. I love the R-class, I think the styling is fine it’s just that they are typically a boring color (blue with tan interiors etc) and V6. Just finding a nice black R500 is rare in itself. Two more problem areas on R-class, 06+ ML class and 07+ GL class are the audio amplifier sitting in three inches of water under the drivers seat, and the rear SAMs fail due to water intrusion as well.

@MrKriss-bx4lo 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video ! That Is The Absolute Best Way To Inspect A Used Car .That Mini Camera Going Behind The Q.Panel Was Awsome !

@ProfessorOzone Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You just saved me a bunch of money. I was just looking at a Hyundai Veloster N to buy. Looked in the coolant reservoir and found a nice thick layer of oil floating on top.

@imadtanouticonta 4 жыл бұрын

Man those ML63 AMG rims are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@marcissobadass 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video!

@kevinfuller7737 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, great review. This has to be the first of it’s kind!

@steveburks5959 4 жыл бұрын

You need a paint gauge my friend. Just place it on every panel and it gives the paint thickness instantly. If a panel had been planted it will be much thicker than the rest

@hitardo 4 жыл бұрын

I love the R-Class! It is just practical, spacious, and comfortable. All this while being classy, with excellent build quality, and good performer.

@donstevens7847 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I like these, but the years before the facelift look weird, AMG makes it cool though!

@Robsav-yx6vi 4 жыл бұрын

Dude . You’re a saint ! Saint Alex of hassles prevention. Much thanks My friend. My best to the family.

@JESUS_IS_GOD 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job teaching us!! ❤✝️ Keep it up!

@MoneyR236 4 жыл бұрын

Great inspection tips!

@toonames 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work bro 🤓👏

@SamAbraham 4 жыл бұрын

My ML63 has SLS lifters and still makes the ticking sometimes when it’s cold out. My C63 and SLS don’t, but the SLS used to when we first got it. Had all lifters replaced under warranty!

@1216jimmyz 4 жыл бұрын

The Pacifica AMG. Lol

@heekim3373 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a PPI series on many of last few generation of AMG models? This one was great but not really looking to get into R63 lol.

@anglofsffrng 4 жыл бұрын

28:45 You are the first person I've ever heard call Skokie roads smooth. Tell that to the alignment on my Civic.

@c.h.r.i.s2253 4 жыл бұрын

A video by “The BMW Doctor” shows a procedure to stop the ticking (engine ticking free fix). Wonder if you have seen it or think it’s a good idea.

@gspadez 4 жыл бұрын

Bern Boomboom revv the engine @3k for about 3-5 minutes did not quiet the ticking

@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t recommend taking all of his stuff verbatim

@sat_sonic 4 жыл бұрын

Yo Legit - this video was legit! Very good information.

@jameslatimer1432 4 жыл бұрын

Great video bud

@ibtixgaming7168 4 жыл бұрын

I really want to get a hold of a linarut blue E55 W210 and this R63 is awesome!

@InfiniteBumblebee337 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Obi Wan taught you well. ;-) The R was one of my faves as well. Too bad it never really caught on.

@khossro2 9 ай бұрын

I loved your advise.

@hendrikvangerven7906 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 e63 which has the exact same sound first 60 seconds after a cold start. However, thanks to your videos (and hoovies), everytime I drive it I feel like driving a ticking timebomb which can explode anytime soon 😁

@bsclifton 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video! Would be cool to see how to hook a Star Diagnosis multi-plexer and navigating around Xentry. I know you can find a lot of faults there and get super detailed. There are a lot of older (C4, etc) ones on eBay in the $600 range; not sure if they're worth getting

@mikobaba2543 4 жыл бұрын

so many people underestimate the car and judge it by its looks. people who didn’t or don’t own an r class don’t know how awesome it is to have a R class. this car is perfekt for family’s😁 also awesome video as everytime 👌🏻👌🏻

@williamsproling5174 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,you have become my brother from another mother

@leslierhodes5467 4 жыл бұрын

Mercedes have made many good vehicles this is one of them but your pre inspection is excellent things that I would not of looked for but will look in the future for for my next car

@leslierhodes5467 4 жыл бұрын

It’s not a Mercedes but what do you think of the Buick Regal England it is the Vauxhall insignia just asking thank you very much great show as ever

@delagoya3945 4 жыл бұрын

I really love this channel lol

@karlwatson45 4 жыл бұрын

Good video Alex . enjoyed that one

@LegitStreetCars 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wajedkhan1215 4 жыл бұрын

Lol you passed Weber Park and I vividly remember seeing this car. Small World

@georgipetkov7025 4 жыл бұрын

The transfer case chain tends to fail on some of these as well as ML and GL (164) around 150-200.000 so it's a good idea to listen for any ticking noise on acceleration.

@derekbush1815 4 жыл бұрын

Just traded our R350 in at the dealer. The guy that does appraisals immediately came out thinking it was an R63... came back inside saying he got his hopes up 😂

@Louisfps 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👍💯👍💯

@bobh2537 4 жыл бұрын

I also have owned this car with the 5.0 v8. it is a very luxurious, powerful, rare car to have and it make it very uniqe to drive with it.

@fishstickparty 4 жыл бұрын

The ticking is just how MKV GTIs sound lol, got one at auction that everyone was terrified of...because they don't know that's just how they idle. 20k miles later, I won that bet.

@HighRiderSonoma 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@jsburkhart 4 жыл бұрын

We have excellent luck clearing up intermittent lifter tick by adding Seafoam to the oil. I have found adding a full can, driving 500-1000 miles of spirited driving, then a fresh oil change will almost always fix that issue. If you are going to leave the Seafoam in for an extended period I recommend no more than half a can.

@machtschnell7452 4 жыл бұрын

Borescope is the word for which you are reaching for the tiny little camera. Looks like a rust belt survivor. Speed limit here is 85 mph.

@a1tanner528 4 жыл бұрын

My Aunt has a r63 and I love it

@BITTYBOY121 3 жыл бұрын

Mercedes R63 AMG = The worlds fastest and best minivan ! 👍👍👍

@bladerunner766 4 жыл бұрын

I ran into one when I was on vacation in California for Christmas. The only one that I have ever seen. I know how little of them are in the US, so I was shocked to see it

@SharpCosmos 4 жыл бұрын

I was looking at your odd-looking Pontiac, it looks like a concept to the Knight Rider 2000 for the movie from 1991

@cesarbojorquez7418 4 жыл бұрын

Hi @Alex please make a vid on additives like the ones liqui moly offers. What’s your opinion on them? Thanks for your channel

@mrcarnut4406 4 жыл бұрын

Very important to check in valve cover thru oil cap to estimate frequency of oil changes. Can vastly determine engine life expectancy.

@BlackLung911 Жыл бұрын

The black R AMG looks really nice. 😃😃😃

@Cozzera 4 жыл бұрын

Love those looks the old A class and B class and don't forget the R class.

@luislemus4568 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@kwamedavis7634 4 жыл бұрын

i love the way the rims look on the black one

@ALifeWithCars 4 жыл бұрын

I have a c55 with the m113 and I have almost an identical noise apron startup, then it goes away by halfway to opp temp. The car has 75000 miles and has had this noise for a long time it hasn’t gotten better or worse. Do you think it would be something lifter related? Seems that it is in my research but I haven’t had it looked at, or maybe something like a cam shaft adjuster idk if they have them like the 63 cars, only happens on passenger side bank of cylinders. Any advice or ideas much appreciated man! Love the vids. Cheers from southern IL!

@vintagetimmy1893 4 жыл бұрын

Those rims are so nice!

@jameswieler3295 6 ай бұрын

Readiness monitors! I just learned something! Never heard of these before

@tonyj5408 2 жыл бұрын

I have that M 156 engine and trust me I will swear by this product, put liquid Molly additive in the oil for the lifters and it’s a great preventative maintenance to never have problems with any lifters or camshafts

@juelsokoo 5 күн бұрын

This is exactly what I needed after Mercedes going to fix my r-class diesel that someone put gas in they had it for 4 months on and off and could not fix the problem and continued to go up and White smoke

@MrGrazzhoppa 4 жыл бұрын

They most likely made the 30 R63’s in the USA. United States: Vance, Alabama (2005-2013; Mercedes-Benz U.S. International) Mishawaka, Indiana (2014-present; AM General)

@colin8601 4 жыл бұрын

Does the dealer provide you with the VMI if you just ask the service manager for it? Or will they grumble and groan

@LegitStreetCars 4 жыл бұрын

Just really depends who you get

@diyguy928 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on a r320 cdi with the om642 lump would be interesting to see what you think of this engine

@GregoryEsman 4 жыл бұрын

What are some good extended mileage warranties? I have an '03 BMW E39 M-Sport

@Richard-wk9le 4 жыл бұрын

A Mechanic,s stethoscope is also a good tool, in regards to ticking sounds that go away with temp Many owners manuals will actually mention them as normal so the Dealer doesn't have to.

@WaffleStomper69 4 жыл бұрын

You love those friggin cameras haha

@LegitStreetCars 4 жыл бұрын

If you could only have one AMG, what would it be? I'm going with E55 Wagon! Here's the auction site I used in the video. autoauct.io/ns/legit-deal

@stuartpickles6907 4 жыл бұрын

Amg g65

@popuptoaster 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 S210 E55 estate as we call them here, would love the power of the supercharged car but I like the relative simplicity of mine. At some point I might pull the engine out and replace it with the later one and bolt a turbo onto it to see what happens but I have to finish my boat first!

@gnarlytothemax 4 жыл бұрын

CL63

@caraficionado4724 4 жыл бұрын

S65 or E63 wagon.

@HannibalACP82 4 жыл бұрын

Is maintenance included? G65. Am I responsible for everything? G55 with the G63/G65 facelift and interior swap.

@SuperTurbodave 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I just got a 2004 C320 4matic and the left bank sounds like a stuck lifter changed all the lifters and found do to pore maintenance the cam was bad put a new MB cam and it still sounds the same any ideas? thanks love you Chanel take care.

@FUXONE 4 жыл бұрын

Have the Facelift R350 CDI 4 Matic last Batch of 2012 :) still solid after 200k km (over 130k Miles).

@criticaljim1 4 жыл бұрын

Alex, the coolant color seems to be green. This car should have clear/orange or blue coolant. On my recent w209 CLK purchase, I had this happen to me, someone filled in green "walmart" coolant and babied the car around town for several years. The coolant started boiling at exactly 212F and blew the coolant hose off the radiator, killing both. This also will corrode the cooling internals.

@machtschnell7452 4 жыл бұрын

Service history is king and guides a PPI to the important areas to go deep.