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  1. Pondman

    E63. S worth the extra £?

    Not forgetting the limited slip diff and the extra exclusivity and kudos ;)
  2. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    1) because I don’t have that amount of disposable income 2) maintenance on both vehicles would add a lot of cost 3) I can only drive one vehicle at one time, so I’d like to enjoy just one and not know I’ve got to tax and insure 2 cars. I already run 2 vans for my company + the maintenance on my...
  3. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    Indeed they are expensive, but all vans are if you look at list price. I tested the VW Crafter 2017 model + the MB Sprinter 2016 and neither could cut it against the Transit. What sold me on the Ford was the driver was focused upon, not just the vehicle. It's so much nicer inside the cab of the...
  4. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    That’s the thing, the Megane is in much lesser numbers than the various incarnations of a full fat AMG V8, so whilst I have the chance, let’s have some fun :) And yes, you won’t miss it out and about! But then I’ve never been a shrinking violet ;) This was another car on th list, so another tick.
  5. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    I’ve had FWD, RWD and 4WD cars they all have their own personalities, I don’t find either particularly “restricted” just different. I ordered my new Transit van as a RWD because of many factors, and yes drivability was one, but sometimes FWD does have the edge in certain circumstances. I will...
  6. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    Fortunately Jason I’m the right side of 50 so INcan just about get away with it. As for keeping me and it below 30mph - LOL Tere are a few things that need replacing on the suspension - age related, so once done I might well do a track day or two ;)
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    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    Indeed they are and that contrast is where the interest lies. They say that “a change is a good as a rest” well this is a prime example. I no longer need to carry 2 kids and all there school bags/boarding + other to the bus in the mornings. Only one kid will be a regular the other is now...
  8. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    No, just driving a Renault is enough! :D
  9. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    Well here goes; One of my petrolhead bucket list cars was to own an AMG V8 - Done Initially the novelty of owning an estate with super car performance was fun, but after a while the novelty wore off. The opportunity to enjoy the performance and make the most of what I owned never really arose...
  10. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    Thanks for the various thoughts thus far. I will write a full explanation of the reasons/decisions for the complete change of heart. It's very interesting to hear what you all think, so keep up the banter and I'll put a full response later tonight
  11. Pondman

    Another E63s leaving and the new car is........?

    Well it’s been a very pleasant interlude between cars the E63s has, but frustration has got the better of me. The E63s is such a mighty motor trapped on a tiny island of fun. It just sits behind the dawdlers at 40-50mph and windows of opportunity are rare and fleeting. Time to reconnect with my...
  12. Pondman

    Silver grill paint code - E63

    £336 is just for the wings! Not the entire grill! Wings sell for £50 on eBay.
  13. Pondman

    Silver grill paint code - E63

    No one knows! Well that’s rare ;)
  14. Pondman

    Silver grill paint code - E63

    Hi all, Does anyone happen to know what the paint code is for original silver on the front flying wings on my front grill of my E63s might be? I would like to get it rubbed back and painted. I had a quote for £336 for a new one from MB :eek:
  15. Pondman

    Two bucket wash

    This contamination is a mixture of tar and embedded particles on and in the paint. As said a good quality tar remover, Tardis is my preferred solution and then use a fallout remover such as Bilt and Hamber Auto Wheel cleaner, it possesses the same ingredients as all fallout cleaners but it’s a...
  16. Pondman

    Two bucket wash

    and a second bucket and grit guards for good measure ;) as someone else noted, once you see the difference between a the Mit/pad rinse bucket and the sudds bucket you'll see why it makes absolute sense! :D
  17. Pondman

    Things you never knew your car did!

    Thanks, I knew some of those already from having an inquisitive mind. ;) Are there any E63 specific tips and trick that might.not be widely known about?
  18. Pondman

    2013 E63 or C63 Performance pack saloon to buy

    Are both cars in the same dealership? If not, you might be able to play one against each other? Just a thought ;)
  19. Pondman

    Things you never knew your car did!

    ok so, as I’m an “average man” I don’t tend to spend hours pawing through my E63’ owners manual. I’ve only just discovered if you hold down the open button on the key it opens the sunroof and windows and closes them the same when lock is held down. What other little quirks and tricks have you...
  20. Pondman

    2013 E63 or C63 Performance pack saloon to buy

    Hi Jatboy, welcome! I’ve not had any experience wit a C63, but I do have an E63s with center section resonator delete and it certainly turns heads when in Manual/Sport/Sport+ Mode. As others have said, the E-Class is a much more multifaceted tool than the C63 as it can be a quiet cruiser when...
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