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Hello Brother currently has his new car list to choose from, and from this he has narrowed it down to - Merc C220Cdi Estate Auto SE - Audi A4 Avant 2.0tdi Auto SE Now he has had both to test over a couple of days....and the Audi is ahead. Both models he is allowed are the SE models not...

Hi I have a W211 2005 E320 CDI Sport with 18 inch alloy wheels fitted. I'm doing some preparation for winter :mad: by looking at winter tyres and steel wheels etc. I can't find it clarified anywhere if the Sport version of the W211 will accept 16" wheels or not - 16" steels are readily...

Car is 211 estate. Fitted with standard 17" Ruchas ET38. Been offered a set of unused 212 alloys/tyres, same size, same tyre size but ET48. Have been given the chance to try on before I buy so that's OK. My question is....Will the parametric steering be affected by a change of ET?

I turned the computer on this evening and was asked to make a browser choice :confused: i havnt asked for this and am happy with ie8 the choices are firefox, safari, opera, chrome ie8 plus some more which i have just seen is this legit or spyware or worse :dk:

I am due to buy a new merc and have looked at a 2006 C22cdi with 22k miles on it from merc direct and now have just seen a 2004 CLK 320 with 54k. The money is not the problem I really fancy the 3.2 but head says the newer car because of the...

Anyone had any dealings, good or bad? It's that time of the year for me......:wallbash:

Hi My wife is wanting to trade her 55 reg C220 for a new E class Cabrio but we are undecided as to the engine choice and do not want to end up with something we cannot move on easily when she gets bored again :) I am unsure about getting a diesel open top car, to me it just seems wrong...

Recently purchased a 2000 W202 CD220. Drived lovely on the test drive and still does to a degree. We have noticed on last 3 journeys the car going into "limp mode", this only happens after 40 miles or so. All power disappears, no turbo kick in, it wont go over 2.5 - 3k. I then pull over turn the...

Due to change the tyres on 171 ,350.Got Mich Pilots on which are fine ,but read these are a summer tyre!(according to black circles) anyone know how true that is? Should I stick with OEM or go 20% cheaper with Goodyear F1`s Or Pirellis. 14k from michelins so no wear issue,just the idea of a...

I have photoshopped 3 types of alloys I fancy for my clk 320 I(metallic silver/gold), need help in deciding which ones would look good -

I have been looking at buying one as some of my jobs are up in the mountains and the W124 isn't up to it. Only want to spend a couple of grand and the searches keep coming back to Toyota Surfs. Age is pretty much irrelavent. Anyone have experiences of these or should I stay well away?

Hi After our recent accident, I have to face the realistic possibility that my car may still get written off. As i am struggling to find another E500 that has anything near the specification of mine, I am looking at alternatives and I have decided that I quite fancy a 4x4. My ideal...

Hi All, For a little New Year diversion, how about browsing this German site of colour codes with images of vehicles, choosing a favourite colour and vehicle, and telling us your colour. Or is that all a bit Blue Peter? Anyway: http://www.oldtimer-farbtabelle.de/bilder.php?lng=de...

Hi Everyone, I’ve just sold a 210 Estate and with the proceeds I would like a W124 Coupe. I’m not especially interested in high power, but would prefer it given the choice between a 230 and a 300 for example, however, not at the expense of hassle. After having spent a few days digging...

Well the time has come for me to lower my car down as it doesnt look right sitting so high up. Ive been doing some searches around the forum on lowering W124s but they are all mostly coupe related. As mine is a saloon, im not sure whether the same applies to coupes and saloon or if they are...

I’ve got to either get my wheels refurbished or buy a new set. The trouble is I’m really drawn to deep dish alloys and don’t know if this is sad. I’ve had the original 18 amgs and 19 amg IVs (but did not like the ride) and now have 18 VIs (this sounds lot buut I have had the car 5 years) – but...

The boots on my E320 will soon need replacing. At present they are Conti Sport Contacts (245x45 17 IIRC). The thing is they are quite noisy. Would Michelin Pilot Sports (or whatever they call them these days be any quieter? My preferences are refinement and long life rather than outright grip...

Hi - after a major re-think I have decided to go for a CLK - facelifted model 06 onwards - what's the general concensus on the petrol 280, performance etc - any real faults ?? thanks Stuart

Hi all - just got new set of Mandrus Reganmeister 18 x 8.5 front 18 x 9.5 rear (Shame AMG haven't the good sense to make a set of 18's with the above sizes for W203). Will post some pics when the weather gets better. I have been offered an excellent price on 2 x 225/40/18 F and 2 x 255/35/18 R...

Hi guys, I've now picked up the 2.5-16 wheels from a full refurb. For those interested, they were done by our very own Andy (Stats007) of Amazing Alloys: www.amazing-alloys.com A fantastic job with great attention to detail, should be on the car for the GTG later in the month if anyone...