Recent content by malc_n

Hi Recently acquired a S212 and looking for a boot nat / liner / tray to save the carpet from the worst of the muddy buggy wheels it will have to content with over the winter. There seem to be a lot of options on places like ebay, wondered if anyone on here could make any recommendations...

Thanks for the link, will drop them an email Cheers Malc

Well, after an 8 year gap as of next Friday I will be back in an MB again:D My wife has been driving a new B class for the last couple of years, which we swapped last week for a 13 plate facelift S212 E Class 220CDI SE as she needed something a bit bigger! Spending time in the dealership was...

Oh dear, he must have parked it in the sun as the bodykit has melted....

Looks like a bargain. Had a quick look on the Philips site and says it supports macro's, so you should be able to program to turn on all devices, or just some for an activity (eg watch dvd turns on tv, dvd and surround amp and sets to correct inputs).

Hi. I can endorse both Logitech Harmony and the Philips Pronto ranges. The Pronto is totally flexible and customisable, BUT, and its a big but, it can be very time consuming getting it set up exactly how you want it. Many AV installers will offer the programming as a service, usually...

Being an Alfa Romeo owner, the most common usage is for all four indicators to be blinking in unison, as I sit at the side of the road awaiting the AA........ O

Yep the proclip is a bracket not a suction cup, either clips on up near centre vents or down on centre console. usually have a high and low mount option per vehicle type. Have tried ones that fit in vents in the past with variable success, some of the vents werent strong enough to hold the...

I bought a TomTom as the SatNav in my Alfa was so awful and have been very happy with it. The POI's aren't brilliant but there are loads of free POI databases on available you can usually find what you want. ProClip is pretty good if you dont mind the "bolted on aftermarket accessory" look. I...

Yep company car. Had a W211 before and would love to again, but don't want to pay the tax on it!!! C320CDI with less toys may have been an option, but again killer tax, I could probably do better opting out, but 15 years of company cars makes you lazy! (and following the Alfa experience I...

Listen to the radio a lot, and have DAB at home, so for the sake of £300 it seemed a bargain! Colour wise first choice is Tenorite Grey, black interior. Have you stuck with the Artico or upgraded to leather? I was reasonably impressed with the Artico, its not like Nappa Leather, but have seen...

Well looks like we are good to go, only down side is having to wait until June (when the lease on the Alfa expires), unless the dealer network and lease company come up with something in the channel with a good deal that changes the fleet managers mind! Final spec is looking like - C220CDI...

Thanks guys, interesting feedback. Just come back from my local dealers, where luckily they had both Elegance and Sport models on display. Had a sit in both, and being of larger than average build found the Elegance seats more comfortable, as the side bolsters were a little tight on the Sport...

Hi there Haven't been around for a few years, after a strange "heart over head" decision to move from MB to Alfa Romeo. Lovely car, fully loaded 159 2.4JTDm, unfortunately after a few years of MB ownership (I had a W211 270CDI before that) I had forgotten every Alfa comes with the...

Another thumbs up for Tony Purslow, been using them for 3yrs / 82k miles and no problems at all. Friendly and efficient. Only minor quibble is that they have become so popular they get quite busy !