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  1. S

    S211 220 Cdi no start (long!)

    Hi folks, I'm having recurring issues with a cold start. Sometimes, but not every time from a first start of the day, this situation arises: switch on ignition, get ABS and ESP disabled on the digital display. Sometimes get convenience functioned unavailable as well. Also glow plug symbol...
  2. st13phil

    Long Weekend in Edinburgh - Where to Stay?

    Angie and I are considering a Thursday through Sunday stay in Edinburgh in mid-November. Not knowing the geography of the city at all, I'd welcome suggestions as to potential places to stay (both general areas and specific hotels if people have recommendations) and "must see" things while...
  3. D

    Long Vehicle....

    Moderately ingenious.
  4. Celicasaur

    DPE M156 RHD long tube manifolds - ceramic coated

    Hi guys, gauging interest on my DPE exhaust manifolds because I may sell up soon. These are good for 570hp with a tune on a normal C or E 63. I think after import taxes and shipping etc, I paid around £2400 for them a few months ago. I haven't fitted them and as such, they are brand new...
  5. corned

    It's been a long time, but it's time to sell up.

    Hi guys. I've had my S211 E320CDI for what seems like for ever, but now it's time to move on. A new job and a varied daily working pattern (usually involving moving around the Midlands) means that the car will probably start to look shabby fairly soon with all the extra work it will be...
  6. W

    C200 cdi w204 heavy clutch when driving for long periods

    Hi guy's some help needed My c200 cdi w204, after driving for roughly 20-30 miles the clutch becomes very stiff to depress or if I hit heavy traffic start stop, but if I pump the pedal a few times it seems to go back to normal ?
  7. V

    At Long Last

    Well after what seems like an eternity my new car has finally arrived(pics to follow) First impressions are good although only had a quick look around and a very short drive a more conclusive drive will be had later. The colour is stunning a lovely deep red. Lots of toys to play with as well so...
  8. A

    W211 - OM642 - Blue Smoke After Long Idle

    Hi, I have a 2005 E350 CDI W211 with around 140K on the clock. The car generally drives fine but I've had an ongoing issue with the car putting out white smoke after a long idle or drive in slow moving stop/start traffic. Once the car is driven hard the smoke quickly disappears, only to come...
  9. def90cars

    Long Way Round (or Down)

    Any bikers out there? I am considering the purchase of another bike. R1200GS Adventure. First owner - Mr Charley Boorman. Not "the" bike - but certainly his bike. Ridden many BMWs (we do the MOTs for the local dealer). Surprising how much ground you can get them to cover on A and B roads...
  10. E

    Long journey tomorrow. Place your bets.

    I am going to take a drive from Bournemouth to Balloch to see my folks this weekend. It's circa 480 miles and I did it in the pre-facelift C63 a couple of years back. The result was 34mpg average at 70mph and I did it on one complete tank........ just! That car was mapped (V4 about 520) and was...
  11. airportstar

    How long to charge the battery

    I'm charging a flat battery from my W211 with a 12v-20amp charger. How long should I leave it on charge for?
  12. e55nick

    E55K new owner didn't last long!

    Mercedes E55 amg | eBay This car was for sale in East Sussex late last year for around £7,000 needed a good few bits doing to bring it up to scratch IIRC. I don't remember it having a full history either, but I might be wrong.. caveat emptor as always....
  13. K

    W211 E280 CDI Long Term Maintenance Tips?

    Hi I currently own a 2005 e280 cdi 7g with around 165k on the clock, as of recently I got a new job which requires me to do 1000 miles a week, this will fall to around 800 within a months time. This means I will be clocking up some serious mileage but personally I cant think of a better car...
  14. J

    How long do you spend cleaning your car?

    Is it mainly the older cars that get treated to such lavish and time consuming detailing? I've just spent an hour washing, drying my car... I am struggling to find time to do more planned detailing like Polishing and claying etc. I thought I was OCD about car hygiene but some of the guys put me...
  15. 4

    w211 270 cdi 2003 ESP warning light after long trip

    My e270 work well when its cold .after driving and temp goes up and engine is in normal operation light comes on and car drift.if you switch on next day it works well. I have a noise from one of tires like "vum-vum-vum".does this mean anything??? Please helppp????
  16. Piff

    How long do you give them before lighting a fuse?

    E-mail correspondence between me & main dealer Me 3/1/16 When we bought the car in Nov/Dec you told us that the Comand maps would have been updated when the car was serviced in Nov. I have found that our maps are 2012/2013 V7.0 and the current maps are 2014/2015 V11 and I understand that there...
  17. unimog

    Long time MB fan and owner signed up

    Hi, My name is Dale and I have a Mercedes Benz addiction. Long time fan and owner of many Benz cars, Joined the forum back in October when I took delivery of a new S205 Estate as a bit of down sizing exercise after loosing my previous job. I am also a convert from Diesel power, being an...
  18. whitenemesis

    Not Long Now .....

    Roll on Melbourne :bannana: [YOUTUBE HD]UExqnh-Qjw8[/YOUTUBE HD] [YOUTUBE HD]HJ3EIbhwx2w[/YOUTUBE HD]
  19. D

    So long E63...

    The time has come, the 2 year lease is up next month and the E63 estate is going. I haven't done the 20k miles allowed, only managed 17k. Av 19 mpg over the term. 3rd rear tyres nearly at 3mm 2nd fronts at 4mm. One cracked front wheel. 10 litres of oil as "top ups". My first AMG. I've enjoyed...
  20. A

    Long time VW driver looking to defect to a 2012+ W204

    Evening So after owning more VW's than i can remember (at least 6 MK5's and a MK6) i'm looking to jump ship and get a Mercedes 2012+ C220 AMG. Couple of questions if i may. Subjective i know but in relation to performance and economy which is better the C220 or C250 General...
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