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    New SLC prices and specificiations

    Just received this from the M-B press office. New SLC name to replace SLK 20 years after its first launch Available in two trim lines: Sport and AMG Line Range-topping Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 features new 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine The new Mercedes-Benz SLC is now available to order, and...
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    UK Road Deaths Up - So What's Gone Wrong?

    After 30 years as a police officer, I'm afraid I'll have to disagree with you from a legal point of view. There's a few lawyers who have made a success of blurring the line. There is little enforcement of traffic law by police nowadays. Indeed, the change has not just come about from the...
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    Naked 300SL, and a more modest one

    For you pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmOt0i6Eg-c A rolling chassis of a 300SL, with another, full-bodied one, next to it. The vehicles are at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands and the moment, but not for much longer I was told. A chance to see the chassis will not come...
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    What is wrong with this picture?

    There used to be a road in the City of London that was No Entry both ends, Billiter Street. A chap came into the front office to complain about a PC. It seems the officers had said, when asked, that the road was along Fenchurch Street and if it was no entry he should turn left at the traffic...
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    190SL Day, M-B World

    Thanks for the official number of attendees. A great turnout. I assume you saw the 300SL rolling chassis? There was a supercharged 190SL where the owner, not the car, had flown in from Munich that morning. Pictures on the link. Great weather too. The wind made it more comfortable, and...
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    190SL Day, M-B World

    If you were willing to forgo the thrilling, edge of the seat, Monaco GP, there was a great show at M-B World at Brooklands. 30+ 190SLs, plus, in the building, a rolling chassis of a 300SL. More images here: 190 SL including a couple of shots of the chassis. There's also a brief video...
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    oil question

    I've just written an article on engine oils for cars, SLKs in particular but it goes for all. A chap I interviewed who runs Opie Oils was very interesting, fascinating in fact, and said that for all normal circumstances the oils recommended by car manufacturers will do everything an owner...
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    Only 416 SLKs left in this country!

    I didn't mean to be specific as to the model, just the gearbox. I've got a progressive back problem and needed to opt for an auto. The first car I tried - and I hope this doesn't get me banned from these forums - was a Boxster. I liked it but the auto box was sluggish. The sales bloke said...
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    Only 416 SLKs left in this country!

    Awaiting sale that is, and that was from this morning. I went to Gatwick Mercedes-Benz today and test drove a 250CDI (soon to be renamed) to be told that if I want one, I'd have to move quite fast. There were all sorts of offers on offer, so to speak. Details on 'next year's', in...
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    CLK 500 (5.5 V8) how rare are these things ??

    Saw this one, with such a remarkable number plate, at Syon Park last year. It is not supercharged:
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    Possible slk280 purchase

    I had an SLK 350, 171. Lovely cars. The V6 is exciting to drive and the 7-speed auto is sublime. By far the best autobox I've ever driven. There's surprisingly little difference in petrol consumption between the 4-pot and the V6. Unless you rev the latter a bit. And you probably will. The...
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    Should I choose diesel or petrol?

    I looked into this some time ago and had an error in my calculations pointed out to me. The difference in price between the two fuels is generally as a percentage of the total price, so if you keep your car for, say, 5 years, as I tend to do, there is a significant drop in the value of the...
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    What makes a good merc ad?

    Thanks for that. I was looking for a TVR some years ago and drove from Brighton to Milton Keynes (I think) to look at "one of the best around". So I was a bit surprised to find the hood needed replacement: When I pointed out that the seat appeared to have signs of wear, the chap...
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    What makes a good merc ad?

    I wrote a little article for a company I used to work for with regards to warnings to those buying second hand cars. It is here: Dont buy It perhaps is not a lot of use for you. Anyway: Be reasonable with regards the price. If you are asking top dollar, explain why. Many people are willing to...
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    Historic Commercial Vehicle Rally

    General motoring in a different way, I suppose. I went out this morning to see the Historic Commerical Vehicle Rally come through our town. I'm no nerd, but I've got to say, I was impressed. From the sublime: Through the impressive: To the terrifying: Imagine that in...
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    Clarkson

    I met the bloke a few years ago at the TG track (hence the picture). He was very friendly, self deprecating and approachable. I know a one-off meet is not enough to judge someone by, but I have to say that he was nothing like his persona on TG. He took an interest in the technical side...
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    Clarkson

    Perhaps the title to this thread should read: Clarkson demonstrates yet again why his TV programme is syndicated worldwide by making others do his advertising for him. He got the president of Argentina doing everything she can to ensure his viewing figures are, yet again, at the top. Now we...
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    Age of MB Drivers.....

    My first was when I was in my middel 50s. I'm now in my late 60s and have a CLK.
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    How I got into Mercedes Cars

    I had a 2.8 W124. My younger lad was playing rugby seriously and we went all over the country for matches when he played County and then Colleges. I've driven back from Rugby, where there is a youth pitch, to Brighton with my wife and lad asleep in the car all the way, even over the Dartford...
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    Classic vs sport grille on a saloon Merc

    When you said classic vs more modern I thought you meant: This one: compared to this one:
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