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  1. Smart320

    Toyota old model build quality

    Yet again the build quality of our 54 plate Toyota Rav4 can be seen as it’s just passed its MOT without any advisories and has not cost a penny in repairs for the last 2 years. Cheap as chips to run now as virtually no depreciation, just £30 pm road tax and 30 mpg. Plus fully comprehensive...
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    Need advice regarding possibility of trade in against an old Mercedes

    As my wife is just about to commit to investing about £ 2500 of my dwindling funds in a 4 day old cockapoo puppy so I am wondering if any forum members have any bright ideas on how I might negotiate to trade it in for a nice old E211 or similar. We have approximately 9 weeks before we need to...
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    Feeling that getting old feeling

    Having just been diagnosed ( after an ultrasound and CT scan ) with a large hernia on the side of my waist, it’s the size of my hand so not rocket science as it appeared magically overnight ( but no kidney stones as previously thought). This after suddenly needing a pacemaker in January this...
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    2015 Mini Cooper 3 door, Petrol , Automatic

    As it has had not been used very much since I purchased it after selling my SLK last Autumn the car Is now for sale 2015 model 3 doors 1.5 litre petrol engine, 6 speed automatic gearbox with manual override White with Black Roof Dark grey / black fabric seats Standard specification for this...
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    Been brainwashed by my w.f.

    Having decided we were in no hurry to replace my SLK 55 my wife's RAV4 decided to suddenly become unreliable ( now sorted at not inconsiderable expense ). 5 days without a set of wheels meant I was spending too much time on my iPad looking at cars for sale. On checking my local garages I...
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    Thinking of buying a 2007 ML 63

    I have seen a one owner 2007 ML 63 , 74000 miles, looks immaculate from the photos , am I crazy ? If not what should I look out for , have read about possible engine problems !
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    Thinking of selling my R172 SLK55 AMG

    I am thinking of selling my immaculate 2012 SLK with 25500 miles on the clock. WBAC offer is £17000, been offered a much higher price by Parkway Specialist Cars , anyone dealt with them before? Would be nice to know if anyone has sold to them before I push the button , they look and sound OK as...
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    Now understand why my wife loves her Toyota

    Having taken my wife's RAV4 ( old 54 plate ) away for a 3 day birthday trip to a Spa into central Wales instead of my car , we found ourselves this morning on a 40 mile diversion due to the closure of the road due to an unsafe building on the route to Llandovery.. It was misty, very dark and...
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    SLK55 AMG in Snow and slush

    just got home after a drive from Manchester, encountered driving snow and 2-4 inches of slush and snow on the Brecon Beacons. Bad enough to stop lorries and cars climbing the hills in the other direction, found myself leading a convoy of about 8 cars for about 20 miles. Even encountered a MB...
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    Michelin Crossclimate for ML 350cdi

    My daughter has just bought a 2015 ML 350 AMG Line which has 2 new cheapo tyres replaced by the dealer and a couple of premium tyres with about 6 mm on. She wants to replace at least the two new tyres which means either buying 2 more of the originally fitted tyres ( don't know the make ) or...
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    Sounds like I have a tin can tied on behind me!

    just got 1 mile down the road then a sound like metal tin can being hit and a piece of metal being scraped around started! Not continuous but frequent and starts if you brake . Turned round and went home, cannot see anything amiss underneath, anyway Mobilo on the way , Any ideas?
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    A210 Evolution ( LWB ) 2002 , ex Edd1968 owned

    Due to the impulse purchase of our SLK55 AMG in February my A210 Evolution LWB has to be sold as I have no garage storage and it is only getting used infrequently! Car was purchased from another forum member Edd1968 in early January and has only done about 1500 miles since then, so approx 85k...
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    Tyre pressure sensors inoperative plus warning light

    while driving along this morning in my SLK I suddenly got warning bleeps and message on dash Run Flat warning system inoperative. After stopping and checking tyres were OK ( subsequently check confirmed all pressures are normal ) on restarting the massage had gone but yellow transmission/...
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    Looks as if we will be getting a 3 rd car - only got 2 NCB's

    just realised that if we acquire a third car ( possibly a SLK 55 AMG ) we only have NCB on 2 cars, both in my wife's name . Think I might need to acquire one of them in my name ( possibly transfer the A210 ) and then try and get a NCB based on my driving record as second named driver. Anyone got...
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    Very seriously thinking of buying a 2012 SLK 55amg

    Am almost decided to go and look at a very low mileage 2012 SLK 55 AMG , have always been wanting a nice V8 but no longer need a big car. Miss our Smart Convertible so need a replacement. This will be a keeper as am wrong side of 70 so planning to keep it as long as am able to drive it safely ...
  16. Smart320

    No brakes on my ML350 cdi

    Just got into my car today and when ignition turned on got message Check Brake Fluid level! No sign of any fluid in the reservoir and brake pedal goes straight to the floor! Obviously car will need to be recovered on a trailer to the nearest garage about 10 miles away. Brakes did feel a little...
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    Slight burning smell / faint fumes in ML cabin

    After driving about 25 miles today with heater and aircon on auto I get a faint but noticeable aroma of as if something is burning or could be oil fumes, goes when temperature is turned down. Car does not have a DPF ( 2007 320cdi ) Will get it checked out at service and MOT in 10 days time, but...
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    Yellow Warning Triangle on dash after reversing and then at startup

    For the second time in 6 weeks have had yellow warning triangle with exclamation mark illuminated after staring my W164 ML . Message saying no ABS etc. It goes out after driving a short distance so I am assuming ABS then working. Car will be serviced in January , in about 6/700 miles. Am 2 I...
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    Unable to see New Posts

    Since yesterday evening am unable to see New Posts. When I click on button I just get ' page error, not found ' . Is this just me?
  20. Smart320

    Indoor cover for E class

    Blue Soft Cotton indoor Car Cover for E class , only used twice on w211, assume it will also fit later models Complete with storage bag. cost approx £100 , looking for £40 plus delivery costs
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