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Gazwould, Thanks for the info and video, yes informative. I have car maintained at a Mercedes indie called I N Autos and they said they could easily take my money to fit just the springs but they would not recommend due to the potential ride issues. The labour is quite high on the SL because...

Hi A1EK, I am considering fitting Eibach progressive springs on my 2008 350SL however, have been warned a bouncy or crashy ride ride as keeping original shocks which will not be matched to the springs. Which option did you go for? as your car photo looks nicely lowered. Did you suffer any ride...

There was a '06 CLS55 (black, beige interior) with 65k miles and full Merc main dealer history / 3 owners for £12,795 on Auto Trader for 5 weeks, it was eventually sold, did you not see that one?

This video in 3 parts is also very useful https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+r230+sl+boot+seal&view=detail&mid=B5FEC670EA83513B3F6EB5FEC670EA83513B3F6E&FORM=VIRE...

Cheers guys for the replies, noted!

Hi guys, I recently purcahsed a 2008 R230 350SL the settings has the option to change from kph to mph, when changed to mph it makes no difference to the digital speedo which remains with kph. Is this also related to the UK specific lock? if so I wonder why MB leave it as a setting option to...

Nice to read we're all bunch of mature, level headed petrol heads ;)

Agree with both you guys however, had a fright when I saw a Police car which I thought was interested in a 'chat' with me but fortunately it went in another direction......

Coming off the motorway and a VW Golf R32 (2010 I think) up my back side, shall I not rise to the provaction/challenge, sorry couldn't help it........dropped to 3rd and like the Millenium Falcon, the CLS55 attained light speed whilst the black R32 seemed like a squashed fly on my back screen...

Unfortunately I hear the sloshing around even with a full tank. As I'm not actually hearing any banging/knocking noises I guess I can live with it. Thanks for reply though.

Hi everyone, I have recently purchased a 2008 R230 350SL with 45k miles and am very pleased so far however, please could someone confirm something for me. I am hearing the fuel sloshing around behind me and am wondering if I have the well known fuel tank baffle issue although there are no...

You bought DB4 in 1990 for £6k!!! wow, well played! I had no idea about E39 M5, several priced at > £20k. The low mileage CLS55 on Autotrader looks a bargain in comparison to an E39 M5 though.

Merc85, also true which means it will never now be a good time as the move towards electric is only going to accelerate (with a quiet hum and not a V8 growl.......)

Teego, that is a VERY good point! yeah I can relate to that.

Hi guys, The earlier AMG's get mentioned as 'modern classics' where prices have bottomed and that they appreciating. I have a peek at Autotrader now and then and I don't really see that happening. Don't get me wrong I'd love that to happen being a CLS5 owner but our cars don't seem to be immune...

If you're near Gatwick try Mercedes-Benz Servicing & Repairs | Surrey & Sussex | In Autos , they're based in Lingfield. I've not used them yet but will do for my next service.

Quetzalcoatl, congratulations on the purchase, enjoy but beware it's awesome power/torque, freaked me out 1st time it wheel span at 70mph when I dropped a gear when tarmac wet.

Cyclone1, have I ever had a Fiat Coupe Turbo?, was tempted to buy a yellow one however, went for a Toyota Celica GT4 instead which I duly wrote off as overestimated it's 4WD abilities, definitely driver error........

Quetzalcoatl, Bought my 1 previous owner 2006 CLS55 3 years ago on 60k miles with FMBSH, have only done 8k trouble free miles since as a 2nd car. Apart from servicing it has not cost me anything apart from servicing and tyres (2 punctures!). I've been blessed to own M3, TVR Cerbera, Maserati...

In case you haven't seen this CLS55 yet, may help your decision process 2005 (55) Mercedes CLS 55 AMG Supercharger Low Mileage FSH Excellent Condition | eBay (Note, this isn't my car.....)