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This is exactly why I want the V8. I bought an Alfa Romeo GTV V6 after hearing the engine and feeling the sheer torque it had - never stopped smiling with that car until the day I had to sell it. Thanks to all once again for your support and advice. I look forward to announcing my new car...

Wow! Thanks so much for all the replies folks. Some really good advice in there. I've seen what looks like a very tidy 300SL on ebay that's local to me and although it's a great colour (dark blue), with the right AMG alloys etc., I just know I'll be kicking myself for not hanging out for a...

I'm looking at buying an early 90's SL and I was set on a 5 litre V8 (as I've always wanted a V8), but there appear to be many more good examples of 300's around. I assume these are a 3 litre straight 6 engine, but what would I gain in ecomomy/lose in performance with this engine against the...

Hi all - been a long while since I was on here (not so "new" anymore!), but I've still got this urge to buy a Mercedes. Been looking at SL's and SEC's for a while now, but the practicalities of these vehicles seem to outweigh the desirability factor every time I go to look at one. However...

Afternoon All, I've long fancied getting a MB and although spoilt for choice as to which model I'd have, my main attention is settling on an SL300 or 500. This wouldn't be my daily driver and would only be used on dry/sunny days. I'm looking at the bottom end of the price scale and have...

Quick question: I noticed the badges are missing off the bootlid of the one I've been looking at - are they easy to come by?

Many thanks for your advice and views. I'll give the car a good look over and let you know how I get on. Jay - that's an incredible collection of vehicles you have there! Love that SEC you have - cant see the one I'm getting ever looking like that, but it's certainly a thing of beauty.

Hi All, Been a long time since I was last on here researching Mercedes Benz. Always had a soft spot for the big 80's Merc's but never got around to getting one. However, I've just been offered a 500SEC for £1500 and I'm sorely tempted! It's silver, with a few patches of bubbling...

I'm still reviewing which merc to buy and although i'm being tempted by so many late 90's early 2000's cars such as C2X0 and CLK3X0, i've been put off by what i've read by some on here about reliability and rust in this period of car and hence thinking i should stick with an early 90's car with...

Many thanks again for all the tips - plenty of food for thought there, though these AMG cars appear to be pretty rare - absolutely beautiful though! I'm going to keep my eyes open on Autotrader and see what comes up. Still hankering over the SL500 though - so much car for your money.

I'm sorry, i'm going to sound really dumb here, but i dont know all these model codes yet. Can someone please point me at a reference site showing me all these motors?

Following on from my previous thread about the merits of the SL500 and CLK340, i'm wondering what else you guys would recommend for around the £8k mark. I'm looking for something with plenty of grunt and drives well, that looks sporty (coupe most likely, though would consider a sporty looking...

Congrats and Commiserations! I can promise you that you wont regret it though. I had to give up a beautiful Alfa GTV 3.0 24V when my girlfriend got pregnant, but less than 6 short years on, we've got 3 kids, got married, moved house twice and i'm not beginning to look at serious cars again...

Thanks again folks. A lot of responses about the SL, but what about the CLK? Anyone have experience of these? Which would be the better engine choice - 280K or 320? Are these chuckable driving machines or just grand tourers?

Many thanks for all the replies! I'm very pleased to see this forum is so active! My head tells me the newed CLK would be a more sensible buy, but my heart tells me the SL is the one to go for. Which would be the better driver's car though? I've seen performance figures for the SL320 and...

Hello! I'm no stranger to car forums, but it's taken me a while to find a decent one on Mercedes Benz that's run/for real people with real cars, if you know what I mean! I've been involved with BMW forums for some time now as I’ve been an enthusiastic owner of an old E30 325 Tourer. However...