It’s simply not allowed for anyone to dislike a well kept W140. Simply not allowed !

These are exceptionally great cars. My parents bought a last year of production 1999 smoke silver S 500 in August of 1998 and 20 years later they were going to trade it in for another S Class. I said "Wait a minute! Don't trade it in, let me buy it." $9100 is what I paid, a whopping 90% less than what they originally paid 20 years earlier! Not only is there sentimental value here, since it's part of the family, it's also so much fun to see how it still fascinates literally everybody that I show it to. People are shocked with the level of luxury, creature comforts and amenities that don't exist on the majority of new vehicles on the road today! (You can imagine how much my family and I would geek out when we first had this car when it was new. I mean in 98 when you saw a vehicle driving towards you at night with bright white xenon headlamps, you knew it was going to be an S Class, 7 series, or some other kind of high-end vehicle. The 1 touch windows with pinch protection. If I had a dollar for every time I stuck my arm out the window to demonstrate how it stops and goes back down...LOL Oh and the door and trunk closing assist and the "stay clean" handle is as impressive today as it was 22 years ago. When I was a sophomore in high school learning how to drive in this car, it was so satisfying (and elitist I know..) realizing this was the only car on the road with rain sensor wipers, stability control, side airbags, and so on. The W140 is a legendary machine, one that has stood the test of time and continues to impress with it's thick glass, gleaming chrome, super plush carpet, gathered leather door trim inserts, etc. It's an engineering masterpiece that is aging as gracefully as it traverses undulating city streets or hustles down country back roads at triple digit speeds. It breaks my heart to say we may never experience a vehicle quite like this in our future. One that stirs the soul and creates such an immense sense of well-being. God bless the Mercedes-Benz 140 series

My wife is exactly the same. She can’t understand why I like the w140 so much. I’ve been working on my own cars for over 30 years now and I’ve never come across anything that was built like the w140 👍

It’s been a dream car of mine when I was 5, I m now 33, it is still my dream car. I d have a W140 than possibly 95% of those brand new Mercedes nowadays.

The only complaint Bruno Sacco had with the design of the car was that it was just something like three inches too tall at the roof. He didn’t ever say another bad thing.

Great video. My wife is the same untill she sat in the back and understood what the car was made for. I own a 1995 S600

I like the 2 door version as well. If someone doesn’t like it , it’s difficult to make them understand why is an amazing machinery. My ex wife was not into cars…. 😬

When I was a kid in the 90’s my friends dad had a new 1994 S420, we used to get home from school and go straight to the garage to sit in it and just enjoy the quality and substance that it was. It sat in the garage 98% of its life until my friends sister inherited it as a first car and totaled it soon thereafter.. Sad day. This car helped ignite my passion for quality automobiles.. My significant other does not and will not ever understand why.. Yours is a beautiful example!

You two are the real deal, you can totally tell that you both enjoy spending time together and generally enjoy talking to each other. I love your chemistry.

Get her a SL from the same generation, the R 129, she will love it Btw love the w140!

I had to run out to my w140 after this he was reminding me why I love this car so much!

No need to change this car, change your wife ;-)

Im 22 year old french boy that bought a 96 S300td w140 and I can say that is the best car Ive ever driven I cant say that is a beautifull car but this has so much "prestance"

Mercedes Benz S-class W140 (1990-1998) My absolute favourite car. Highest quality built car 🥇 Superior riding quality 🥇 Simply invincible in class of luxury cars. Absolute winner over audi A8 and bimmer 7 series (E38) on my opinion.

My wife feels the same way about my grandpa car, 95 S600 2+2. She doesn’t know why so many people love it either. Great video

Great video, and reminds me of how I and my friend perceive my W140 differently. She used to think of it as an ugly old car, though she appreciated its silence and smoothness, and later discovered it’s nicer to drive than she expected. I also used to think of the W140 as ugly, though over time I came to appreciate its utilitarian brutalist styling, and that led me to buying one a few years ago. It has been an expensive car to maintain due to its complexity (compared to the much simpler W126), but it does feel like a massive leap of engineering over the W126. I named my S500 as “Dictator II”, the successor to my W126 that my friends had nicknamed “The Dictator”. I love the silence and solidity and engineering of these cars. I’m an engineer myself so I appreciate such things. It handles awful potholed roads better than any modern luxury cars thanks to its fat tires, high suspension travel, and soft spring rates, only beaten by the even more third world dictator rough road friendly W126. Thanks to its double wishbone front and multi link rear suspension geometry, it can also muster impressive grip levels in cornering and is unfazed by mid corner bumps. It’s very far from a sports car, with its heft, soft suspension, and very light steering, but the chassis is unexpectedly competent at hanging onto the road in spite of the body roll. I do miss the much more tactile steering feel of the W126 though.

Enjoyed this video! I've been swanning around in a 97 S500 I bought six months ago. Clearly a BMW guy but now I've fallen for the MB. It's just too good.

The best car. My first car. I still have my babe 1998 S320L, the last model, in my garage. Btw! W126 is also an epic. W140 driving like a boat, and W126 driving like an light aircraft.

I never take the female opinion seriously. When I do its always a mistake.

Great video but just a correction for your lovely wife..other manufacturers did take design cues from the W140. Lexus LS. 1999 s320 lwb 180k miles, daily driver. 1999 s500 Grand edition 128k Love my cars

Well, clearly I don't have an eye for vehicle design because (for the life of me) I don't see how the chief designer of this masterpiece, Bruno Sacco, HATED it's looks! 🤔 For me, this is the most beautiful Mercedes-Benz EVER BUILT. The lines, the subtle curves, the dimensions, and that front facia... Simply astounding. I nicknamed this car, "The Lion".

Lol. This is exactly me explaining to my wife. Than came the day her car was in the shop and she drove it for a week and fell in love with it.

Man love with a car not only because of its technology, but also the memories

I had to give away my w140 - the things i miss the most are its powerful appearance and the ride quality ... how this car layed on the road just was luxurious and very relaxing. Gliding over the road... i couldn't get enough of it

I read your article on "The Drive" and linked to this video. The article was well written, flowed well, and a pleasure to read. I had a 1972 Mercedes in the early 80's and enjoyed working on it myself. Miss the highway cruising feel, and the great engineering.I had to convince my wife with a drive on the highway, brought back memories. Please do a story on the V12, would love to read, or see a video, it has been a dream of mine for years.

$5k!! Unreal the value. What happened to the two-door v12? I love the sedan, the wheels!! Anna gets first dibs if we ever part with our Vespa! Loved the video, you two are funny! Cheers,

They seem to forget it had so many options for the 90's

Of you want to win her over just crash it. It’s undoubtedly the safest car in the world. I’m a w140 you don’t just crash, you simply crash beautifully. With poise, sophistication, and comfort. Chances are, even in a sever wreck, you will come out walking. And whilst being seen as a dictator car, remember that means power and wealth!

I love dailying my W140. Go for the 320 and you have a reliable classic that's not to0O0o bad on fuel!

Have had my 400SEL since 2013. The previous owner spent a fortune on it. I have spent a small fortune on it. Fortunately have a mechanic whom was trained on engineering the W140's to fix it and do repairs without being completely exploited. In saying that its now in the best mechanical condition I have ever experienced. On the M1 highway it cruises like sitting in 1st Class on a Boeing air-jet and is moderate on fuel consumption. Before it use to drink like a camel. Drive it only on Sundays for 2hrs. Everything works on it now. Its unique, masterly engineered and superior in comfort and way more affordable than its really worth on the market. The equivalent in todays market I'd need 200k to spend or more for anything similar. Its priced on the market today 24k. So in a sense its the most advanced cheapest luxury vehicle today. Nothing else is comparable in my opinion. 0-90 klm is really an experience. Like a Top Gun take off. 90-180klm it monsters and you feel like the car is sitting on 110klm in a leather sofa. The vehicle is underestimated and a beast on the road.

"Functional Beauty" Well said my friend.

Wow, great video. Both of you are extremely entertaining. Very intelligent banter! What a great car...when it's running. Subscribed.

Really enjoyed your video brother I share the same passion for the W140 as you. When I was growing up all the dope boys and successful business men owned them and they made a huge impression on me always knew I had to have one !

Anytime a woman sees a man happy about something, she has to immediately put a stop to that nonsense.

I share your appreciation for this car. Your better half is so funny, please make more!

W140 is great. I couldn't stop looking at the ugly vest the girl was wearing.

One of the best reviews I've seen keep it up! My father had a 92 500SEL for most of my childhood, I'd like to think that it influenced my engineering interest in some way or another. Funny enough my dad bought it for my mom but she thought it's too bulky so he ended up buying her a W210 and keeping the W140 for himself. Fast forwards a couple decades, I had the chance to own a 2011 S550 and a 95 S600 coupe which only clarified the reason the W140 gets so much attention. I spent more time than I would like to admit going back and forth with some details on each. The quality of material and the fit and finish were just on a whole different level. Basically everything that could be experienced in person but couldn't be written in the spec sheet was just better.

1) Other manufacturers (IN THE ERA) most definitely, 100000% took design cues from this car. It was the benchmark. 2) Not sexy?? Maybe not TODAY. Remember when Posh Spice posed in "Spice World" with TWO w140s behind her?? Not sexy? I rest my case!

I bought an s420 1998 132k miles for $2900 4 years ago, couple people left me messages to buy the car on my windshield, one guy offer me 7k for it...nope, not planing to sell, the ride quality on these it's just on another level, even when comparing to modern cars today

my favourite car ever as an mechanic and as a benz lover

This was nice. Thank you! And yes, the W140 is a masterpiece.

This is an interesting format for a video. This is a genuine marital argument taking place within a car review.

I like the energy between you two!

It actually feels like the time i was trying to justify one of those to my wife.

The Mercedes-Benz W140 was the pinnacle of 20th Century Western Civilization. Push her out of the car and drive on.

after looking at her barnet and the coat that looked like its been attacked by Zorro I'm not surprised she doesn't like it

W140 one of the best cars ever

Very painful to watch this mediocre comments about such an amazing masterpiece of design …

It's an Exceptional Beautiful. Luxurious Car ! Congratulations ! ( My self. I have '93 300sd. ;s 350sdturbo ,.. And the QUEEN S500, '95 , 71 k miles only ,.. I love TEM ALL )...

Excellent coverage of a most excellent car…!

You 2 rock ! Well done 👍

A tank is prettier,there she admitted it 6:52

Loved seeing this car at GVBC! It even has the original CA plates. Very period.

I have been driving my 1999 5 speed S320 for 7 years as my 'daily' and recently began looking at a 2011 W221 twin turbo. I can't justify it. The W140 is all any man could ever really ever need. 1997+ models took all of the bugs out. sigh....women. She will love you more for your ability to look beyond the 'skin-deep' factor in another 10 years.

loved this video! great car keep It, love it, enjoy it. share it!

Break out those divorce papers, brother! The W140 is just a masterpiece on every level. Good for you for buying it. AMAZING vehicle!

Всем владельцам MERCEDES здравия и благополучия ! Были W201, W140, четыре года на W124, 1985г.(2.0, 4 - ст.ручка, pierburg, самоблок). Я заглянул в Вечность !

LS 430 took ALL it's design cues from the greatest car ever built -- the W140.

She thinks that car is brutal.. One wonders what she would think of my '72 Olds Cutlass!

W140 is truly the best of the best. :)

Growing up in Syria this car meant one thing.. politicians and officials, usually corrupt ones. For that I never liked this car. Watching your video I was surprised how well en gineered this car actually is. Moving forward I will judge this car for what it actually is, not based on who used to drive in it.

My wife is quite the opposite! I had a 500SEL along with SL500 & C32 AMG when we met 10 years ago which I had to sell because we had a kids and they were not efficient or reliable as they were worn down. I purchased all three again years later cleaner and last year models well maintained examples not as daily cars though. My wife doesn't care much for the SL or the AMG but S500 its like her other child, she's constantly bugging me to clean it go wash it and take it out on our date nights! She loves it and when we retire she wants to travel the country in it!

Lady Diana had ONE, what human doesn’t like lady Diana.

I love my W140 500SEL, after 30 years in the streets still ride and looking good it's the best car of the world and I don't need other car. Fuck tesla, rolls royce, land rover, mustang and camaro, W140 it's the god of the road. Greetings from Ecuador.

design q's taken by lexus, toyota, infinity and Ford to name a few. the crown vic for example I love my w140.. can you imagine?.

So jealous you snagged this thing. Such a great car. If only it were a V12, and true dictator spec, though.

I think she's wrong about "sexiness" factor of that car. I mean, big, powerful...like Arnold Schwarzenegger type "sexy". Not skinny sexy like Natalie Portman... Just sayin'... Looking to buy a W140 S600 in the next year or so....good stuff!

08:49 I really loveed her laugh ❤

I would absolutely love one of these (ideally the coupe), but I have the same problem with my wife and she doesn’t like the 124 & 126 either 😢

I love the car just as much as he does. The older ones were the better which is the one your driving.

When I drive my W140, I know that 9/10 cars that drive by cost more than mine. However what overpowers that is that 9/10 cars I drive by are less important than mine. That's what keeps that grin on my face while I slowly roll around a corner, hearing the gravel crackle under my Monoblocks.

Your presentation is really totally unique and irresistible…❤ No question, it is my dream car as well! And my wife does not like it either…

Brilliant review. It’s a lot of quality car for $5,000.

A 2cv and an S class the perfect combo

5:57 00F he felt that 😅

God bless wives lol. I recently bought a used 2015 A5 and when we looked at it my wife was so enthusiastic about it. “It’s so nice, great car etc..” she said. So after purchasing it she never wants to drive it or take it out, rather go out in her Mazda SUV 🤷🏽. I asked her “I thought you liked it?” She said “it’s nice for you but I don’t really like it, it’s too masculine.”

She was wrong about no one taking design cues from that car. Lexus Did with the introduction of the LS430, Acura did with the salad sides RL that cam out like in 97, Chrysler did with the 300, BMW did with the 7 series after the 2002 version. And if she watches this video hopefully she realizes how quiet the car is, no wind noise, no tire noise, no road noise, and y’all are both not being jolted around and shaken about over bumps etc. A properly maintained w140 and it’s like being wafted around on a magic carpet with leather seats.

This is a great car. Period.

My grandmother's 1988 oldsmobile had self closing doors. Mercedes was not the first.

You 2 are too cute, But this Car is the best car in the world, it won against so many more expensive cars your wife mentioned, Bentley and Rolls, Love your video, you 2 need to go on a long journey with this car

Standard it can be a bit not nice enough but a well kept with lowered suspension right wheels and shiny colour it will beat all new cars!

I have a 96' S500 with over 230k miles. I have other MB's I can drive, but there is just nothing like driving the vault that is a W140. Like you, I sourced the Grand Edition's beautiful 18" Monoblock Aero II's. Also like you, my wheel bolts stuck out from the face of the Mono's like spikes on a German trucker. Not a proper look. So, here is the fix, I recommend ordering from Phil @ www.OtisincLA.com. Call him and get 20 of these bolts. Dacromet coated ball seat, German made, 14 x 1.5 x 45 (diameter x thread x shank) #20-4302-B. The bolts should not extend beyond the wheel face and these high quality bolts will fix that for you. You can thank me later...

The Best car Ever!!!! I want to buy one!!!

BMW had both double glazing and softclose optional in the e32, predating W140….

Its a beautiful car. Install a s600 grill and you are good to go!

It’s a masculine car. I can understand why women may not find it appealing. I love big, imposing cars and this was it for me. I own a 1996 S420, a 1999 S500 and a 1998 S500 stretch limo. I just love the quality, fit and finish of these cars.

She is a typical women... once something is outdated they dont want it😂😂😂... If i was him i would stay in the gym😂😂😂😂... just joking yall sound like me and my wife.. This is the best S-class ever made.. actually the best car ever made... hands down.. Im still infatuated with this car since the first time i saw it. Nothing new compares to it❤❤❤❤❤

Relationship goals.

Love W140 ❤❤❤❤ 💔🥺💔😭😭😭😭 I Loved the cars world because of it ❤

Best car in my opinion ❤❤❤❤

divorce her MAN

I’m laughing right now because every thing you said about the car mirrors my thoughts and yet I also have the same opinions as your female companion. Not just that but I own a 92 400SE in smoke silver. Have had it for 3 months and it’s awesome! Just be prepared to do your own repairs.

I’d argue it symbolises absolute power, real world power & power is sexy 😅

Lol, dictator car. My step-dad had one, it was an absolute tank.

The lovely Anna is right. It's officious, brutalist and in no way sexy. But the engineering was a statement of hegemony. And if you needed to crush the continent in comfort before, during or after a coup d'etat, whichever side you might be on, this is your car.

Is your wife a writer too? She had some great lines

So much alike to my case. lol

i dont know.. but i love em,... even if she doesnt

Let me tell you, you two are someone in this car. Another random car, you are no-one.

W140 ☠️🔥🌹✅💯🔥☠️ Pride of Western civilization