Getting Parts for Classic Cars: A Case Study of the Mercury Capri and Mercedes-Benz 560 S Convertible

The Mercury Capri is a classic car that has been around since the 1960s, but its parts are not always easy to come by. In fact, many of the original parts were manufactured in various countries around the world, including England, Australia, and South Africa. This makes it challenging for car enthusiasts to find authentic parts, especially if they want to restore their Capri to its original condition.

The Mercedes-Benz 560 S Convertible is another classic car that requires careful consideration when it comes to purchasing parts. In this case, the car in question has only one previous owner and has been well-maintained with 77,000 miles on the clock. However, as any classic car owner knows, these vehicles can be expensive to maintain and repair.

One of the main concerns when owning a classic car like the Mercedes-Benz 560 S Convertible is that many of its original parts will eventually fail or wear out. The fuel injection system, for example, is prone to leaks due to the degradation of plastic and rubber seals over time. This can be a costly problem if not addressed promptly.

So, what advice would Scotty Kilmer offer to someone considering purchasing this car? According to Scotty, it's best to steer clear of classic cars that are over 30 years old. "34-year-old Mercedes," he says, "everything is going to be rotten." The fuel injection system will likely fail, and other parts will degrade over time.

If you're still interested in owning a classic car like the Mercedes-Benz 560 S Convertible, Scotty recommends doing your research and finding a reputable mechanic or repair shop that specializes in classic cars. It's also essential to keep an eye out for potential problems before they become major issues.

In the case of the pulsating brake pedal, Scotty explains that this is often a sign of a problem with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). If the rear rotors are not replaced at the same time as the front ones, it can cause the brake pedal to pulsate. To fix this issue, Scotty recommends using a scan tool to analyze the ABS system and identify the root cause of the problem.

For those who may be interested in purchasing a scanner to diagnose problems with their car's computer systems, Scotty recommends an Autel Maxisis scanner. This device is highly reliable and can detect a wide range of problems, including electrical issues and engine malfunctions. However, it's worth noting that this scanner is not cheap, with a price tag of around $55,000.

In contrast, other scanners available on the market, such as the Blue Driver, are more affordable and offer many of the same features as the Autel Maxisis scanner. The Blue Driver is a wireless scanner that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and can diagnose problems with your car's computer systems. This device is priced at around $120 and offers an impressive range of diagnostic capabilities.

The Reliability of Jeep SUVs: A Case Study

Jeep SUVs have become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to their rugged design and off-road capabilities. However, many owners have reported problems with these vehicles over time, including issues with the engine, transmission, and suspension.

One of the main reasons why Jeep SUVs can be unreliable is due to the fact that they are often assembled in Mexico or other countries where labor costs are lower. While this may seem like a cost-effective solution for manufacturers, it can ultimately affect the quality of the vehicle. As Scotty Kilmer explains, "Jeep goes by an image of the name Jeep and the quality often has gone down the toilet."

If you're considering purchasing a used Jeep SUV with high mileage (over 100,000 miles), be aware that these vehicles are prone to breakdowns and costly repairs. In fact, many owners have reported spending thousands of dollars on maintenance and repairs over time.

However, if you're looking for a reliable Jeep SUV, Scotty recommends going back at least 15 years to find models that were built with higher-quality components. The older Jeep Cherokees and other models from this era may not be as powerful or fuel-efficient as newer models, but they can hold up well over time.

As for the Toyota TRD Tacoma, which is made in Mexico, Scotty notes that this vehicle has a reputation for being reliable and durable. Many owners have reported driving these vehicles for hundreds of thousands of miles without major issues, although it's worth noting that individual results may vary.

Ultimately, when purchasing a used Jeep SUV or any other vehicle, it's essential to do your research and find a reputable seller who can provide you with accurate information about the vehicle's history and condition. By being aware of potential problems and doing your due diligence, you can avoid costly surprises down the road.

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CVT transmissions now personally I haven't seen a single one break yet so if they hold up like that I'd have a higher opinion of CVT transmissions I mean if I was going to buy a car with a CVT the only one I'd buy would be a Toyota Tom donic says Scotty will you ever treat yourself to a well-deserved new vehicle I don't know I'm too cheap and now you save so much money buying used vehicles you know you just do now I do have to say with the way people drive these days and people bringing me cars especially when I'm on the East Coast I'm in Tennessee now but when I'm on the East Coast a lot of people bring me newer cars I said oh why'd you buy a newer car I got reared I got T-Bone by the idiots around here drive like maniacs maybe if I'm in Rhode Island one time and somebody destroys our car I might go out and buy like a brand new Camry or a brand new Rav 4 with the 8-speed automatic transmission I'd be tempted just so I wouldn't have to deal with anything and I could get something that I know is good cuz it's new and I don't have to search around for a used car I just keep driving my cars and fixing them and if I see a great deal then I'll buy a great used car like my wife's six cylinder ES300 I paid three grand for that and it still runs like a clock I find another deal like that even if I don't need a car I'll buy it and then sell one of my old ones or give it to the grandkids when they get older to learn how to drive and get something fancy like that elad says Scotty I live in Massachusetts and Boston what is the best durable car for me as a student how much money do you want to spend if you're buying a brand new car get a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic they can run forever and the same advice goes true if you don't have that much money you're looking for a used one the only problem is people want an awful lot of money even for cars I see Hondas Toyotas they might have 150,000 miles people still want 17 18 grand for them or something so if you want new or used but if you do want new Toyota Corolla Honda Civic those are extremely reliable hundreds of thousands of miles that'd be what I do raal 60 says I got a Volvo S60 2013 it burns oil keep adding synthetic what could it be all right they do have a special type of PCV system you might take that that out clean it or put a new one in cuz it could be sucking raw oil in but if that's not the case it just means your engine's worn out and there's nothing you can do except add oil now if you want to see if the engine's worn out all you have to do is a wet and dry compression test if you can't do it have a mechanic do it you take the spark bugs out you do compression test of all the cylinders then you put a teaspoon of oil in each one and if you find that the pressure goes way up when you put the oil in means the piston rings are worn and that's why it's burning o it's easy test to do and that's normally what happens those things as they oil's cheap engines cost a fortune as long as you keep adding oil I just said drive it call Foresta Scotty what do you think of a 2002 Toyota CA well those were great cars they were basically fancy Camry and a lot of them were convertibles that people like but that said you know that's a 22y old car I've had some people buy them and they were in decent shape and they liked them I've also had people buy them and they rolling piles of junk cuz they have 290,000 miles and everything was falling apart the convertible rag top was all ripped and torn and that cost a lot of money I mean they're basically great cars when they first came out they were phenomenal they just never made it in the market because they were the wrong price range for what you got Toyota already had Camry and Lexus the fancy Toyotas were out there you know and they had the Toyota Avalon that's even fancier there really was no need for a salara in between other than it was one of the only convertibles the Toyota ever made so they're not bad cars they just were marketed wrong and the wrong price point and that's why they don't make them anymore n Texas say 2017 BMW 330i 74,000 Mi should I sell it it runs fine and all the plastic parks are breaking thanks okay yes sell it if you can find some fool to buy it or go to carix see if they'll give you something for it and get rid of it right I had a mechanic friend in Houston okay he bought one I saw in my aut part store he bought a used BMW with mileage like that from one of his customers says Scotty you got a great deal on this BMW I'm like I saw him N9 months later I said how's that BMW going you know what he said oh Scotty that plastic pile of crap I sold it last month it was driving me nuts everything plastic kept breaking and it's not like it's cheap plastic the parts cost a lot but a lot of them like coolant lines under the intake you got to pull the intake to change a stupid plastic piece cost you Fortune there endless money pits cheap plastic crap get rid of it now before it's too late Kevin tar says Scotty did you think a 92 Mercury Capri is a money pit for two grand probably I don't know where you're going to get parts for the stupid thing in United States those had English parts french parts Italian Parts they all kinds of parts in them you know now they're Zippy little cars let's say it's lower mileage and you want a toy for the weekend and it still runs and shifts good now it might be a fun toy for two grand what are you going to get in the car for two grand these days right but not something you're going to drive every day it would be a money pit things would keep breaking it's too old you know GE the thing's almost 40 years old you know that's that's an old car it's a really old old car you don't want to be buying something that old even back in the day it's kind of hard getting parts for they called the Mercury Capri but they weren't made in the United States really they made all over the place it parts from everywhere Daman says I'm looking at a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 S convertible with original 77,000 Mi car's Min one owner what do you think of it for a weekend toy car well if you like to spend your weekend paying someone to fix the car go right ahead those things are endless money pits when they're that old that car is what you're talking about 34 year old Mercedes everything is going to be rotten the fuel injection system is going to have leaks because the plastic and the rubber seals are going to go bad if I were you I would stay far away from that vehicle J marahan says I changed my brake rotors but it's still pulsates why is that all right if you hit your brakes hard and your steering wheel shakes your front rotor are warped so you change the rotors and pads right if your back ones are bad you hit the brakes it will pulsate then the steering wheel won't Shake but the brake pedal will pulsate so if you didn't change the rear ones if you got Drums whatever rotors in the back change the rear ones too that makes it pulsates now if it still pulsates generally it means you got problem with your antiock brake system pay a guy like me with a fancy scan tool to analyze the whole thing and then find out what's going wrong with the antiac brake system but if you didn't change the back change the back ones front rotors are bad when you hit the brakes steering wheel is Shake If the back ones are bad the brake pedal will pulsate they work differently front from Back Rick man says Scotty can you tell me where you bought the scanner you showed on your video and repair I have so many scan tools make your head spin now my favorite one is an autel Maxis sis it does electric cars too but that is a $55,000 scanner I just got it on Amazon now if you're like a do- withyour sare type guy you might get those Canadian blue driers Works wirelessly with your phone you plug a dongle in it's like 120 bucks blue driver and you get quite a bit of information for that small amount of money Jaden white says how reliable is a Q70 really reliable when it's brand new when they age and get over 100,000 miles and get to be old they are generally endless money pits which is why I tell people not to buy used ones with high mileage don't buy with 120,000 miles on it it will bankrupt you because it will start to break down they don't hold up over time Scotty Kilmer F Scotty what do you think about Je SUVs what years are reliable cuz I heard they look good but have crappy engines exactly the problem is Jeep goes by an image of the name Jeep and the quality often has gone down the toilet now if you're looking for one that's good you got to go back at least 15 years right back then those Jeep Cherokees and stuff that had the straight six-cylinder engine they were gas Hogs but they could run a long time and they were pretty fast Vehicles right of course they wear out when they get older and there's nothing left of them you'd have to get one that been been rebuilt and stuff the new ones they're outrageously priced the other day I saw a guy he had bought one of those uh brand new Jeep The Limited ones they're topof thee line Grand Wagoner that thing was $121,000 who in their right mind would spend that for a Jeep I can't comprehend that myself at all you have to get an older one and they were okay as years one by Jeep's just gone down a toilet Timothy Reed side you once reviewed a Honda HRV I want one but they're all made Mexico wouldn't that take away the quality all right now if it was a Chrysler made in Mexico I'd say yes definitely but the Japanese are different than the Americans the way they treat their workers my son bought a Toyota TRD Tacoma it's made in Mexico it's got no problems at all I've got many customers that buy them they don't any problems it's not like they're building the engines and transmissions in Mexico okay and they're putting them together Mexico it's more of a assembly Point than anything else who cares with offenders and stuff come from it's just sheet metal right so in that case doesn't necessarily mean they're bad cars now like I said Chrysler GM they get a lot of crap coming from Mexico CU they don't pay the workers much and the quality of the work is absolute garbage so if you never want to miss another one of my new car repair videos remember to ring that Bell n\n"