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I have recently been seriously considering buying an R107 and even though I am familiar with quite a few of the other models from the same era I am largely unfamiliar with this one. I just want to get a feel of what to look out for and which models are the best to go for i would really like a...

Hi Any ideas where i can get a used kit or parts to do a Turbo on a 2.5 cosworth!! Thanks acid :)

Hi all I have recently acquired a 52 E270 CDI. All was going well until the front driver’s side tyre (virtually brand new and top of the range) blew out. The guy at the tyre centre claimed the tyre was damaged by the alloy. I'm not sure I buy this. I am running 17" 45profile 245 width on...

Hi I need to buy a All in one printer, it won't be used a awful lot and mainly for scanning rather than printing, so ink jet is fine unless there is a great deal on a laser and I already have a laser printer. I don't want anything too bulky as it will live in the lounge. There are so...

Hi, I have recently moved into the Chester area and I will soon need my E220cdi servicing. I know there is a main dealer there but can any one tell me what the service / pricing is like. I used to use Draytons in the west mids and were happy with their service. Alternatively is there...

I am thinking of moving on from my W124.The SL really axcites me.I have loved these for years.Any advise on engines and bodywork would be much appreciated.Should have been R129.

You may have seen my CLK is dead thread and now the insurance have agreed to pay up I'm in the market for a replacement. Question is - What should I get as I don't really know the 209 range. I see a nice CLK 500 but have no idea what they are like. A 5Ltr engine sounds big and not sure I...

Hi All, I have run this question via Legalbeagles forum and not had a response,so perhaps other members can advise from their own experiences. I took out a form of PPI some 8 years ago now,as a payment protector against sickness,redundancy etc,but not linked to a mortgage - a form of Income...

looking at getting the kids a dell mini 10v netbook for xmas, a wondered if anyone has had any first experience with these netbooks? or can recommend a good netbook?

The battery in my estate car is a big 780 amp / 88 A/hr beast. Its on its last legs so am looking for an ECONOMICAL replacement! I was quoted £69 for a silver Bosch with 640 amp / 60 A/hr which sounds good. So my question is is it OK to go down to this spec? I don't do any camping or use the...

I have a wired modem into my PC. When I work from home I swap the cable from the PC into the modem to the cable that runs from my laptop. Is there some splitter device that allows me to plug both in at the same time so I could use both PC Internet and laptop VPN at the same time ?

Short Notice.... Going to look at an E55 tomorrow (2004), is there any obvious things specific to this model that I need to look out for? Any advice welcome. Thanks Jules.

Hi all, ok i posted this in the general section, but I know that someone out there can help. I need to turn off the passenger airbag as there is no key switch, well i cant find one. does anyone know how i can do this as i have a child and want the seat to be in the front. Gino

Hi Everyone This is my first post, I have joined the forum as I may be buying a 2002 CLK 500. Obviously I'm very exited about the prospect of MB ownership. I would like to tap into the vast repository of knowledge on this forum. Is there anything I need to look for when checking over the...

Hello All, I am in search of a nice A140 for my wife. Today I went 24 miles to have a look at A140. This car has done 58000 miles. It has little rust on bonet. Which dealer is saying he will get it repainted .which sounds good to me...When I opened Oil filler cap..I saw white Gunj....I have...

Am looking to replace my W210 220cdi for a 320cdi S class, approx year 2001/2002 model. Obviously service history is my No 1 vital requirement but are there any "nasties" to look out for with the suspension pump etc? Any advise with this would be appreciated. Thanks.

hi, new here and new to possible merc ownership! Currently own a P reg rover 214 for 3 years - its a shed (cost £300!) but i also have my P&J, a VXR220 (couldnt get 2 young boys in to take them to nursery!) Missus has a 03 accord exec spec. We have decided to get a safer car as the rover is a...

Advice: Merc C200 I am going to buy a c200 this weekend and just wondering what sort of things I should be looking for! Never own a Merc!1 Does it have a timing belt or chain? What sort of mileage does the chain/belt needs to be changed? Many thanks

hi the bumper of my r129 has 2 cracks at the front on the right hand side - see picture especially the one on the corner is very visible and started to annoy me. this weekend i decided to try and fix it, i bought some Isopon Bumper filler from Halfords and applied 3 layers (left each one to...

Hi. Have a 1997 E200Avantgarde 171k miles. For about 3 weeks noticed that the temo gauge was on the high side (but not overheating) and have had to top up the radiator. I initially thought that there might be a radiator leak. But, over the days, I noticed that the topping up of the radiator...