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http://tinyurl.com/32487 Red hot :devil: Mercedes C200 in Green/Black metallic. Functionally perfect. New battery. FMBSH. Mercedes Pan-European SatNAV System (APS30); Sony MD + CD Changer. Very good cosmetic condition. No major bodywork. No previous crash repairs. Thanks for your...

Sorry. Bad news mate. My personal experience recently with MB London has been for a CLK320 (new) ... They delivered with 3 miles on the clock. But it took 4 weeks from build date to delivery. Picked it up this week ... but it was built (allegedly) at the end of August ... they told...

Am sure this question as been raised before. But am wondering. I have just got a new car. Bought and fitted a new set of 18" Hartge/Carlsson split-rim alloys to it ... I know I have to declare to insurance company regarding aftermarket parts ... But does anyone know roughly how much...

Set of 4 alloy wheels with new tyres for auction ... 17" incenio designer "Adharaz-style" Mercedes Original Alloy Wheels (4) My new CLK is being collected this week. Already have a new set of wheels for it ... so am interested in selling the standard (upgraded specification) alloy wheels...

Looking for a staggered set of good looking ... OEM / MB / AMG rims to go on my CLK320 (W209 / 2004 model). No fake rims please -- they can be spotted a mile away !! ... without the proper proportions and the AMG lettering. 7.5Jx18" (front) 8.5Jx18" (rear) Very partial to the AMG style...

Hmmm. While we are on the subject of cars. "Toerag". Isn't that also the name of the new Volkswagen ?? Hehe. At least Mercedes seem to be sensible enough to spend more time on R&D than on developing stooooopid marketing names !! Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Perhaps the...

Okay. But are they going to be open tomorrow. I gotta go and sort out some stuff in the morning for a friend's wedding ... but is it worth my while to make a trip down to Kent afterwards for a spot of shopping ?? Will it be open until 5pm tomorrow ?? Thanks. Chris.//

UPDATE : Thanks for advice !! Just a quick update. After a bit of trouble, they agreed to take back the dud SLK320 from me. They came and collected it over the weekend. I get all my money back (full refund). Plus a small bonus. Plus ALL costs incurred to me. A slightly discounted...

http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html Have a look here for cheap tyres. You need to find someone to fit and balance them for you. But they are MUCH cheaper than Kwik-fit for most performance tyres. The budget stuff makes little difference as the margins are slim to start with. Regards...

I second that. My E430 came with the stock Continental SportContacts in the following setup. 235/17/40 ZR. I changed them to Eagle F1 GSD-3 tyres and they are MUCH quieter. Dry weather grip is improved. Less tyre squeal. But they appear to be a softer, "stickier" compound ... seem to be...

Yes. That is a good point. Luckily I do have all of this in writing. The crash damage was first noted by MB Hampstead. They provided a copy of their OWN assessment. Then. I have the independent RAC report which agrees with MB Hampstead's findings. I am not going to take no for an...

UPDATE : The woman who sold the car to Mercedes apparently signed a declaration stating that the car has not been crash damaged. However (!!). The General Manager for MB Dartford called her up today and she 'fessed up about the damage ... !!! She basically said that the car was indeed...

Thanks for all your comments guys. Am taking it up with them as I write. MainMan : Thanks for your helpful comments. It would be good to compare notes at some stage. Regarding the 'flex'. I cannot hear anything and you are right. The car drives like it is hewn from a single block of steel...

Thanks guys. Bought the car end of June. Took it back as soon as I could for checks. Anyway. Looks like I am going to have to have a chat with them tomorrow.

PS. Forgot to mention ... I am now aware through friends that the SLK boot-locking mechanism problem is well recognised when the vehicle flexes. It apparently requires a replacement locking mechanism and someone to line the lock with the latch properly. It happens even in the absence of...