buying

All, I am thinking about buying a Mercedes Viano, post 2010 so it would be post facelift. I am after either the long or extra-long version. I would be grateful to hear from Viano users about pros and cons of each engine. Viano would be used as a weekend case or road trip holiday car. It...

All, Currently seeking a W203 and have found a nice example with the necessary holes and studs to retrofit ISOFIX. I have also got the part numbers for the retrofit parts from some other threads on here. Sadly existing investment in ISOFIX seats precludes the use of any alternative. My...

Hi I'm finally going to buy the car I've now wanted for 3 years. I'm off to look at a C220 estate sport with pan roof, on a 10 plate that has just done 100k. I was hoping for some guidence from some of you guys as from the stuff I've read you know your sh*t. Anything I should look out for or...

Hi all, is it possible to get official service measure updates applied if you don't have a warranty plan and aren't using main dealer for servicing? I have a W221 which according to the book has been serviced at indys since 2011. I'm aware that there are several software updates to radar...

Buying Tyres Online - Cheap But Not Necessarily Cheerful So I ordered a full set of tyres online. Separate order numbers for 2 front and 2 rears. One front arrives. 4 days later two rears arrive. So I'm one short. I call them and they say they will send me another front. Then the...

Hi All Newbie looking for some advice and opinion. Looking at an E280 Sport Estate, 2009, 3L diesel, Auto. It looks very nice but has a very high mileage, 205,000, this is obviously reflected in the price. – looking at it you’d not guess the mileage was anything like this, it’s obviously...

Hi, I'm currently looking to purchase a C43 AMG from a local dealer and was wondering if anyone could give me some tips to look for or ask after. I've already had a viewing of the car and whilst I'm not mechanically minded it looks to be in good condition. I've checked all the gaps...

Hi All, first post on the forum and I'm sure it is one you lot come across often but here goes. Ive been looking into buying a E class coupe after owning some sporty saab's i feel the day has finally come to go german. The feel of luxury in the E Class coupe simply blows my saab away...

I might have missed something as part of our recent purchase of a RX300 regarding the cambelt. Car is a mid 2004 reg and according to the lexus service book which i've now read the cambelt should be changed every 100k miles or 10 years. I have no proof it has been done despite an extensive...

Struggling to find the right C Class Saloon (upto 4 years old 250/350 in Tenorite/Magnetite with Sahara/light interior in AMG/Sport guise with FMBSH) and somehow have ended up taking a liking to the CLS (4 door only). At this stage need to point out that it is a car for the wife and she is NOT...

Hi, sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. I'm in need of a bit of advice on buying a car to tow my caravan :o The caravan has a maximum weight of 1500kg. I have been using a 1998 Lexus GS300 for the last 7-8 years and the car has been very reliable with no major problems in all that...

I'm considering another Left Hand drive car and have been pouring over the ads on Mobile.de & Mercedes.de. If I buy from a Mercedes dealer it seems that you get a Junge Sterne Guarantee package for 24 months. This strikes me as a good option on a three or four year old car. Apparently the...

Hey! I was originally posting in the new user section but, now I have a few questions, I think it's worth posting here! :D I'm entitled to a company car with work and the A200d AMG Line Auto fits the bill almost perfectly. I'm young. I like my gadgets and I like the idea of having a Merc...

The last couple of weeks I have been looking for an older (2004-2005 ish) high spec estate or possibly a large saloon and so far it has proved really hard work. Of the roughly 12 'dealers' I have contacted in the last 10 days only 2 have bothered to respond to me. One I pretty much committed...

Hi folks, I've got a very tough brief. I need to buy my brother a car for his birthday as his VW Passat estate just packed in. It was supposed to be a surprise and I don't have much to spend! Actually not much more than £1 - 1.5k. However his birthday was today and I failed to find something...

Hi All I had purchased a W211 E220 approved used less then a year ago, spent money to ensure it was maintained perfectly (changed ATF etc), unfortunately its now been written off due to a non fault accident, really liked the car, the whole experience has put me off buying another nice car :(...

Hello Mercedes owners, Im looking to buy the car in the title and have a few questions which I haven't had a conclusive answer on. 1. What mpg can i expect locally? 2. what mpg can i expect on a run at 70 or 80 mph? 3. what is the real combined figure? Im swapping from a mk5 GTI, so I need an...

Anyone know if he sold for any reason? He only had it 8-9 months and looking at his mpg posts drove it quite hard lol. Looks lovely and is maintained and kept well though :)

Anyone got any recommendations please. I would like something with an elasticated skirt so the cover does not get blown off onto the floor when I open the garage doors at both end of my garage. Any thoughts or even offers welcome. I want to cover a 2007 CLK63. Thanks.

Hi I am looking at a used Mercedes C220 coupe from 2005 with 230 000 Km (143 000 Miles) on it. The seller claims that the car is in great shape, etc. But what would you say, are these kilometers/miles a lot? Do I need to stay away? Thank you in advance!