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      IMHO that's a waste of money.
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      This: U040283 Historic: Implausible data received from Control Unit Transmission. The Checksum has an incorrect value. Is a giveaway...
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      alexanderfoti replied to the thread C300DE.
      I can regularly hit 65+ on a run with no electric contribution. My daily commute averages 3 mi/pkwh which is quite good for a big heavy...
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      alexanderfoti replied to the thread C300DE.
      Agreed, nearly 800nm of peak torque, and delivered in a way where the electric motor fills in all the gaps whilst turbo spools etc. Its...
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      alexanderfoti replied to the thread C300DE.
      Germans are the king of the "options" list. and in the UK we often specify nothing. Germany supplied cars are often full of optional...
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      alexanderfoti replied to the thread C300DE.
      Yes the "MPG" reading on the dash is essentially wrong if any energy has come from the battery, I reset mine when the battery is used up...
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      alexanderfoti reacted to Doodle's post in the thread SL60 AMG with Like Like.
      The main dealer is probably the last place I'd send one for assessment; the very last 129's are now 20 years old, at best they'll...
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      alexanderfoti replied to the thread C300DE.
      The first gen ones are problematic and expensive (E300 Bluetec hybrid etc, W221 Hybrid etc). I have fixed a few that have ended up being...
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      alexanderfoti replied to the thread C300DE.
      No mechanical issues. It will need a rear flexible propshaft coupling at next service, as all modern Mercedes ones seem to only last 5...
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      alexanderfoti replied to the thread C300DE.
      I have had my C300DE estate for a year now. I have done 18,000 miles approx. 80% on full electric. It is the perfect all round car for...
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      alexanderfoti reacted to DSM10000's post in the thread Electric heat booster with Like Like.
      Welcome. Letting us know the model of the vehicle would help with an answer 👍
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      If it was me, even if this was 'being sorted free of charge under warranty for 2 years', as soon as that fault had been identified, I...
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      alexanderfoti reacted to Jobsworth's post in the thread Pre Purchase Inspection with Haha Haha.
      Doesn’t sound familiar, but it could have been me. I fit under the “miserable old geezer working alone because no one can tolerate me”...
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      alexanderfoti reacted to Chrishazle's post in the thread Pre Purchase Inspection with Like Like.
      +1 for Alex Foti, he is really good and knows his stuff, IIRC he has an SL! He's done stuff for me so I speak from personal experience.
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      alexanderfoti reacted to W1ghty's post in the thread Pre Purchase Inspection with Like Like.
      @alexanderfoti , Is an MB specialist near Tonbridge , Kent
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