Guy thought he’d got a great deal on $4,100 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 but found out why it’s so cheap 10 miles later
- 12 cylinders, two turbos, and ’99 problems’
- This content creator bought a Mercedes-Benz SL 600 for just $4,100
- However, it didn’t even get him home
Published on Oct 14, 2024 at 2:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 15, 2024 at 3:11 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
With 12 cylinders, two turbos, and ’99 problems’, this content creator bought a Mercedes-Benz SL 600 for just $4,100 – but realized the cheap deal wasn’t as good as he thought.
He made it just 10 miles down the road.
Then the bargain Mercedes-Benz broke down.
Proof, if it were needed, that you get what you pay for.
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The cheap car
The 5.5-liter, V12-powered, twin-turbo Mercedes-Benz SL 600 didn’t even manage to get its new owner home.
Boasting 493 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, the car should have been able to achieve 97km/h (60mph) in just 3.6 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.9 seconds.
It has a top speed of 250km/h (155mph).
However, there were several red flags that were missed.
While new owner and YouTuber Samcrac knows cars, the cheap and cryptic listing threw him for a loop.
In fact, the listing didn’t even mention whether the car drove or even ran.
While there were photos revealing that the car came with heated and ventilated seats in beige leather and Active Body Control – it also revealed other less savory details.
These included cracked gauges and a cracked and inflating dashboard that opened a gaping hole around the digital clock.
What’s more, it sat too low, riding on a hydraulic suspension system that lasted only 12 minutes under Sam’s ownership until hydraulic fluid started seeping out.
While he was able to get out of the parking lot he picked it up from, his trouble began when he stopped at the gas station and struggled to get the fuel cap off.
On the road again, the Merc suddenly ground to a halt with a warning in the dashboard indicating an electrical issue.
He was then able to restart the engine and get home before the hydraulic fluid line popped.
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Fixing the Mercedes-Benz SL 600
A warning on the dashboard recommended visiting the workshop.
Riding very low, Sam is able to get the car into the shop.
By that point, it’s so low that Sam can’t fit a low-profile jack under it.
He drives the rear wheels up on ramps to squeeze the jack beneath and get to the leaking hydraulic fluid line.
To get moving again, Sam decides to delete the Active Body Control (ABC) system.
Collecting movement data from sensors throughout the car, the system controls active suspension to provide optimal comfort and stability.
However, Sam decides that fixing it would cost more than it’s worth.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
