costs

Hi, I have recently moved to UK and I am getting ready to buy 2-3 years old ml63. I just want to know what running costs I have to face. Of course if I can afford one to buy then it shouldn't be a problem to face those costs...and is not. But still I want to know how heavy my wallet should be...

Bit of a liberty maybe having just said hello but after doing a search i seem to be struggling for info. I would appreciate some advice on (actual) running costs on a CL500, I have been looking at a few, pricewise I am somewhere in the 2001- 2005 bracket I guess, importantly for me is to buy...

Just had a quote of £355 for my "B" service, is this reasonable and what is the differance between that and an "A" service? Thanks in advance

Hi all, I'm considering the purchase of a new C63-AMG, and was wondering what people's experiences were of service costs? Ta everso much

Is it just me who pays out more than 1,000 pounds in maintenance/repairs each year? :eek: My car's a '95 w124 e280 on 150k and can't be worth more than 1,500 quid. I keep telling myself "this year it will be a couple of hundred.....":( I've absolutely no mechanical ability at all, so DIY...

I have long held the view that you get what you pay for in life, nowhere more so than the motoring industry. So what I can't fathom is when people buy, for example a Mercedes, and then proceed to moan about parts/ servicing. Do they not look into the related costs before purchasing? The fact of...

been looking at various cars at dealers recently, and today overheard a convo that some peeps next to us were complaining about one of their SL bi-xenons not working.. they were arguing about the cost.. what is the life expectancy of xenon bulbs.. and whats the replacement cost.. only from...

What does a replacement gearbox cost & fit to a C32?

Am i the only one that fell over when MB told me the cost of my B service on a c220cdi!

Hi I am virtually on the point of buying an 03 (53) E320 cdi with 100k on the clock. I need advice... 1. Is this a decent reliable car 2. Is there anything that I should look out for on a car of this age and mileage? 3. What mpg return should I be getting...I am normally a clam driver...

Hello, I am soon to order a new Mercedes C-Class, but not yet decided on engine size, either 250 auto or 350 auto Sport. I have heard that service charges at MB dealerships are high when compared to BMW and others. Could anyone indicate what I can expect to pay over 3 years based on 12,000...

Make sure you have insurance! OdGzy2Lun2I Not including the air ambulance of course :eek::eek::eek: LINK (or is it total rubbish?)

Hello My Dads E320Cdi estate 2003 W211 ?? needs front top and bottom ball joints on both sides. Whats a guide price for this job please as he's asked two specialist so far and the havn't rang him back? Thanks (I did try and PM some garage owners on the forum but they have toooooo...

Ok there I was having a dig out of my filing cabinet and came across the car file that has all the service history and receipts etc. Well I had a few invoices to file that had been kicking about on my desk and thought I’d file them. Well instead of that I thought well as the files out, I...

Hi I am looking to get an '01' / '02' SLK 230k and was looking into service cost. I understand there is an 'A' and a 'B' service, does anyone have any prices from a MB dealer that would give me a guide? Thanks Mark

I have a 1991 300TE, which is very clean underneath, is good mechanically and needs just careful maintenance to keep it happy. There is some rust on one of the arches (both on the outer area, which is a surface blemish, and some on the inner arch, which seems a little more severe). There is...

Newbie here, have searched for this but not found any specific answers so hopefully someone can enlighten me as I have not owned a Mercedes before. Whilst browsing through some recent car magazines looking at the for/against comments about the various cars I am interested in I noticed that the...

Hi all I need to change the front and rear discs and pads. I am planning to buy the parts from MB and can an Indy to fit. 1. Should I consider getting OEM parts? What brand?How much? 2. How many sensors are their and do I need to buy them all? 3. How much should I pay in labour...

Having had a recent Carpal Tunnel Operation and not allowed to drive for what seems the rest of my life, I found myself as most of us do from time to time, musing over various car reviews, and as usually happens, wish lists start to evolve. :doh: Unsurprisingly I found myself drawn to the...

Having had a recent Carpal Tunnel Operation and not allowed to drive for what seems the rest of my life, I found myself as most of us do from time to time, musing over various car reviews, and as usually happens wish lists start to evolve. :doh: Unsurprisingly I found myself drawn to the...