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    2 years and 40000 miles of leased C250CDi costs write up

    2 years of leasing a C250 AMG Sport ED125 CDI [that’s what the V5 says] come to an end tomorrow when the nice men from BCA collect my car. I thought it might be helpful to write a concise review as possible by way of helping other forum members, especially with reference to costs. I used a...
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    'Check Brake Wear' sods law

    Help needed chaps - this light came on today, 3 weeks before the lease ends and it goes back to merc. 39300 miles on a 40000 mile allowance! The guidance for return doesn't cover how this will be treated (or I cant find it) Everything else is in order. So, can anyone help with the...
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    Genuine Merc Winter 17" Wheel & Tyre set

    Hi I have for sale a full set 17" Winter Tyres/Wheel which I bought from Mercedes specifically for my 250cdi. They have had light use through the last 2 winters and the tread measures 8mm I'm understand they will fit most new c-class (not AMG) and a variety of other Mercs but I would urge any...
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    Lease coming to an end-options/planning

    My c250cdi coupe goes back to merc in just over 12 weeks. I'm not too concerned about the handbook process because I've treated the car as my own and it is virtually like new. 2 years, 40k miles. So planning ahead...a couple of questions Has anyone been offered a 'buy' option from Merc coming...
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    c class coupe rear inner tyre wear

    Had a front punture earlier this week and as deemed 'unrepairable' I stuck the winters on earlier than planned. Took the rears off and whilst I knew they were low on tread, hadnt looked hard enough at the inner edge. Very similar to how they wear on the 3 series coupe - have lasted 26k miles...
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    Buying 'salvage' from Insurance company

    Has anyone ever bought their damaged car back from their insurers to either break or sell on themselves.? ( and Mods - if this is in the wrong section - apologies and move to the appropriate one) Reason being the wifes BMW has been declared a CAT D Total loss and they have valued the salvage...
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    1 week 1000 miles 1 CLS350cdi (old shape)

    Had a bit of a incident with the wifes BMW which meant the provision of a CLS loan car last week. Must admit I was looking forward to driving it when I saw the '60' plate on the paperwork, but sadly not the new shape. Have to say what a strange car it is. It certainly attracts a few looks and...
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    Hope this isnt your C-Class coupe in bits

    Spotted today, asked the service manager what the story was. Turns out the car needs a whole new wiring loom and in his words, " badly built" by the factory. Not often he sees them apparently On view to anyone sat in the waiting area.
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    Comical 'lift' fail from MB compared to BMW

    Took my car to local dealer today ( more later) and they generously offered me a lift home. Chauffeur rolled up in a branded diesel smart car. What a crock of ****. He's done 8000 miles already this year running customers about and is really embarrassed. The smart car was awful by the way...
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    Newish c250cdi coolant leak - suggestions?

    My so far faultless c250cdi appears to be losing coolant. In the last few weeks I must have put 3 litres in total over several occasions after the 'low coolant' warning appeared. This is over approx 3000 miles (inc 1500 mile french trip) in July. So, its booked in on Wednesday for routine...
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    Service 'Measure' out for C250cdi

    Discovered this week that my car needs two 'Service Measures' as Mercedes call s them( what i'd have called recalls). Despite being a 61 plate, it needs all the injectors replacing and a new wiring loom. It was booked in this afternoon, then they had to cancel because they didn't have the...
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    Aggressive/poor MB sales person

    Currently in MB dealer while car has a while you wait service. Can't fail to overhear a salesperson battering an old couple with spiel (agility v contract hire, some of it incorrect) when they are sat down trying to do a deal. Sounds like the old boy has done his homework and the salesperson is...
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    A service - typical cost for a c250cdi?

    400 miles to go to first service (16k) so I'll be calling the dealers on Wednesday, any ideas what ££ I'll be looking at and do the dealers do a 'while you wait'?
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    PH review of c250cdi manual

    Driven: Mercedes C250 CDI Coupe sort of interesting
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    Latest lease deals

    Looks like MB still have some cars to shift, just been emailed a flyer with these deals. This looks the best value, there are also some c class sport saloosn and coupes at similar price. 2012 New Mercedes E220 CDi Executive SE Estate Automatic + Satellite navigation 50 + 17"...
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    Iphone 4s + Command Online + Orange

    Has anyone managed to get online in via Command, using an Iphone 4s on the Orange/tmobile network? Had the car 7 weeks now and waited until I got my new phone. I'd just like to know if it can actually be done. Thanks in advance
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    IAM member insurance

    This might help a few of you out. As a very recent owner (well contract hirer) of a c250cdi, my insurance quotes were between £800 and £1000 (using confused, Merceded, Direct line, Privilege et all) . Current insurer Swiftcover dont do contract hire cars so had to move. So I tried the IAM...
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    C250cdi coupe to replace my 335i

    Evening, long time no post, but seeing as I'm about to be in a Merc for the next 2 years I thought I'd say hello. After spending £13k on petrol in 2 years in a 2006 335i, and pretty much the last 12 years in bmws, I've opted for a new C250cdi coupe amg sprt ed 125 auto on a 2 year lease deal...
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    1 year in a Merc. I'm off

    The 2004/04 C230k sold last friday, 370 days of uneventful Merc Ownership. I'll be off then, but before I do a few facts that make vaguely interesting reading. 2 track rod ends replaced under warranty, no other problems at all. Gone from 25k miles to 48k miles Bought for £12075 from MB dealer...
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    Idiot car buyers - a rant

    Only been a year since I sold a car on Autotrader, but the increase in the amounts of idiots who cant even speak properly is getting on my tytz. Plenty calls for my c203k, but questions like "is it petrol or diesel", "what does it do to the gallon?", "is it a nice colour?" are just a few of...
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