mercs

Hello everyone - what a top forum. So much useful info. Am looking at buying an n-reg (w124 - i think) 200 estate. Thankfully, it's blue and not silver - this seems to be very important. Is there anything else i should be looking out for - or any better options? I understand that the 200s...

Nothing to do with Mercs, but scary and fascinating.... http://www.angelfire.com/extreme4/kiddofspeed/

I have just picked up a 1991 500SEC (W126). In very good order but like all older mercs it will need a bit of ongoing TLC to keep things running sweetly. I'd be very grateful if anyone could recommend me a specialist for London SE area... I am tempted to take it to a classics garage for...

Have seen Andy Gayles horror at any hint Re. LPG conversions on Mercedes. (on the Mercedes Owners Assoc.website.) No doubt about it he is definately the Daddy on Mercs, but he hasn't given any info given as to why LPG is not a good idea, Does anybody know why, and if so what models &...

Anyone with £14 or £15k hanging around this is on Ebay for another day. Nothing to do with me but just had to share

Can't help but notice that with the current exchange rate against the US Dollar at approx 1.85, this makes US Mercs and Porcshes seem very cheap. Does anybody know what is invloved in importing a US Merc or Porsche, and are there any pitfalls one should be aware of ?? Thanks

Hi all As some of you know I went on saturday for some stuff and come across these little gems.1 prefacelift C-Class 4 facelift C-Class at least two with high centre consoles one with full grey leather plus other bits like carbon trim.A 300CE or there abouts not sure on the CC,with full...

I Occasionally buy from this site and thought id post some of the damaged mercs for you to look at, these arnt too bad, you'd be shocked at some of the stuff the insurance companies deem fit to be repaired...

Can anyone here advise on and name insurance companies can agree to insure merc cars that have been supercharged, for example with the addition of Spirit Supercharger Kompressor ? I think my current insurer wouldn't come near a supercharged (modified) car with a barge pole .. the first question...

Does anyone know when/if Mercedes plans to upgrade it's diesels to be Euro IV compliant. I seem to recall news that it was early next year but I can't remember where I saw it. I need to know as I'm ready to place an order for an E220CDI as my company car but would rather wait a few months if...

Old V8 Kompressor power versus new 6 lite V12's S.

Most of these threads seem to be about C-class Mercedes, which - sorry guys - while perfectly pleasant and well made cars are about as interesting and common as a Vauxhall Vectra. Is there anyone out there with stories/advice on older Mercs? I don't mean expensive vintage/sports stuff, just...

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Anyone seen this, and where can it be? "Quicker Mercs At Your Service Formula One-style high-speed servicing is set to be launched by Mercedes this month - and it could go nationwide if it's a hit. Five men will spend 45 minutes working on a car, instead of one taking far longer...

Hi All, I'm sure that by now most of you will have heard of veggie powered mercs, but I am trying it, and it works brilliantly. What with the impending oil crisis I started looking into using 100% vegetable oil in my 1982 240TD. A little research told me that no conversion was needed...

As the Mercedes brand have a reputation for longevity, I was wondering how many miles my engine is likely to do before expiring. Lets work on the principal that it’s kept fully serviced which it is, and driven moderately. At present its done 77,000 miles.  Is a 1.8 engine going to wear itself...

After deciding not to get the 190E for the wife, I got her a Ford Fiesta 1.3LX, 1996 (New shape) <img src="http://www.mbclub.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> &nbsp;from E-Bay. I decided to get it serviced at my local Ford Main Dealer so...