Recent content by Narbar

Has anyone got any ideas what this could be??? Please any help would be great

Hi, since the battery has been changed on my 1998 slk230k the coolant light has been persistantly on. I have read it could be a pre fuse in the "Secret" fuse box. Has anyone have any idea where this secret fuse box is in the car and also if its not that what it may be causing the problem...

Does noone have any ideas???

Hi, since the battery has been changed on my 1998 slk230k the coolant light has been persistantly on. I have read it could be a pre fuse in the "Secret" fuse box. Has anyone have any idea where this secret fuse box is in the car and also if its not that what it may be causing the problem...

Found another one with 72,000 and a 56 plate that has recently had the balance shaft replaced by mercedes. Do the replacement parts bring the car up to standards or are there other niggles with the earlier 350s? Thanks Dean

Thats what i was afraid of hearing, thank you for the reply and telling me bluntly, looks like ill be looking for the clk320 cdi instead, thanks again

Im looking to buy a beautiful 05 plate Clk350 from a mercedes garage but the only thing that puts me off is this balance shaft issue i keep reading about. What i want to know is how common is this issue and has it actually effected many 350 owners? Thanks for your help

Thanks for the replies, just have to sell my Supra then im looking to spend aroung 6500 pound, so best get on the bargain hunting! Do really like those alloys :)

Thanks for the replies, im familar with the rad issue after coming close to buying a c32, i understand on them they were replaced with Bahr??? Rads by 2004? Will this be similar case with the w211??? One last question, is rust really a issue with the w211 or should i deffinately have a...

Hi im coming to buying my next car and im looking at the E320 CDI, im looking for a 53 reg plus so hopefully galvanised! Ive heard these engines are bulletproof and have enough power to put a smile on your face so im mainly asking is a general buying guide like what to watch out for and will...

Thanks again for the advice :) just one last question, is the newer nano painting used on the 2005 plus c classes something worth paying extra for or shall i just stick to the 2004 models?

Thanks for the replies, i have a Toyota Supra at the min and im hoping to sell in may and thanks to you guys ive just confirmed my next car to be a c270 :) One last question ? Do you think a 2004 model is realistic with my price range???

Sounds perfect to me! Im guessing the build date will be in the engine bay???

Hi thanks for the reply, would it be best to go off registered dates for the galvanisation or find out the build date? My budgets around 4000 to 4500 :)

Hi, im looking into buying a c270 but im reading mixed reviews on the build quality and rust. So i thought who best to ask but the people have actually own them :D So my basic questions are, are these c classes built well and are they likely to rust? And basically any other useful tips for...