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I'm picking my first special (previous punto owner) and brand new car on Friday! Mercedes C Class Coupe Is there anything I need to be aware of or look out for? Also I heard that some cars have a break in period? For example, Advising you to only go so fast for 1000 miles. I looked...

I'm picking up a nice, rusty-but-still-MOT'd W210 300dt this evening, on 172k. I'll be driving it back about 200 miles so I should get a good idea if there's anything serious wrong mechanically, but I just got the below info from the seller: "1 - oil weep from oil filler cap on rocker cover -...

The dealer in buying from were keen to point out said they'll be very busy. They've back-to-back 30 minute pickup slots all day and I picked one. Curious on members experiences getting a new car on this day. * Do all the things happen that you would get when normally buying a new car at a...

Hi All, Here's to my first post! I've been an active member on both the UK Audi TT and E90 forum and hope to be over here too! The wife and I have purchased a 2013 ML250 CDI BlueTEC Special Edition and take delivery of her on Saturday. Excited to say the least! It's Diamond white...

Hi guys I will be picking up a used 2012 w204 C220 AMG Sport Plus tomorrow from a small independent garage. Car is in great condition has 35K miles and comes with full MB service history. Should I look to buy a warranty for the car as being a MB I assume any repairs will be costly. If a...

Hi folks hope you are all well! I desperately need some advice to put my mind at ease please! I'm picking up a 2008 C280 tomorrow, it has 54,000 miles on the clock and is backed up by a full Mercedes main dealer service history. After doing a bit of research I've come across the Balance Shaft...

Hi all! My name is Stefan and I am picking up my c63 amg coupe this Saturday. Have waited 1 month since placing the deposit and cant WAIT!! Past cars 4 M3's 2 Golf R's and a Nissan GTR. Always had the itch to scratch with the c63 so very exited, and looking forward to being as helpful to...

So i'm picking up my C63 tomorrow & excited doesn't quite cover it :eek: 2012 plate in Obsidian Black with Black/red leather. Planning on covering a few miles this weekend :p:p:p

Im picking up a New c220 cdi coupe this week. Im pleased with the deal and love he look of the car, but having last minute reservations reading negative posts about noisy or unrefined diesels. :(

Dealers just phoned to say my new cars ready to be collected sunday at 10.30. I was late getting the paperwork for the plate transfer and insurance to them so was expecting to get it next weekend. Happy days. Although I think Mrs Blonde is more excited than me and has already said she is...

To say I am quite excited is an understatement! Cheers Gerry

Hi, I should be picking up my first MB from the dealer on Satuday. Its an E class 320CDI Sport 56 plate. I cant wait. Cheers, Derek

Hi, I should be picking up my first MB from the dealer on Satuday. Its an E class 320CDI Sport 56 plate. I cant wait. Cheers, Derek

1987 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3 16V Cosworth, Black. | eBay had one of these a few years back and loved every minute of it.im treating myself for my 30th b/day in a couple of weeks.looking forward to getting it now.. it popped up on ebay late saturday night,phoned the guy straight away,asked the...

The radio has stopped picking up the CD multichanger in the boot. Error says it is not finding the CD changer. Changer in the boot loads and unloads ok (tried several times). It is a 2001 CLK 320 with all the original equipment. Any ideas on how to check. Is it most likely to be faulty...

Hi All, Just done the deal on a lovely W204 2008 c200cdi auto Elegance, with Leather, for Mrs Ice!! The car is dark grey metalic and it has cream leather. Does anyone know if there is an aux input for the ipod as standard?? If so,:cool: where will it be? I have along drive back and the...

Hi every one, been really excited this week to pick my c280 tomorrow. But yesterday i was going through the various merc forums and found that the early m272 engines had issues with soft balancer shaft sprocket that wore down and causes the timing to go out :-/ i checked my engine serial number...

Very excited to be picking up the CLS from the merc main dealer tomorrow - hopefully everything will go to plan. I am going to check through all the service documents and paperwork etc following the occasional report of foul play mentioned in there forums. Couple of specific questions: 1)...

First if all thanks for all the advice and tips - this is a very friendly and helpful forum. Well the day has arrived, picking the CLS (320 CDI, 08, facelift, good spec) up tomorrow morning. Will wave a sad goodbye to the W211 Estate 320cdi (04). It has been a superbly reliable and wonderful...

I am picking up an approved used Merc on saturday. My bank has paid them the money today, dealer has confirmed all funds have been recieved and car will be ready for pick up on saturday. I have now discovered the car is missing 3 options quoted as fitted, a mate who is a Merc nutter popped...