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Hi, first post and first attempt to buy a e-class estate. I want to buy one with 7 seats as I have 6 children!:eek: (I know that the rear seats are very limited - but occasionally they would be v useful). I'm really looking for some advice on model and spec. I have been told (and I...

Hi chaps, new to this forum. Having had a couple of sl55's I am you g to look at an sl65 on Tuesday and pretty much geared up to buy it. Having had 2 amg sl's before, I know about the usual nightmares! ( having paid dearly for them) but is there anything specific to the 65 to watch out for? Is...

Still considering options for my next car. I was almost there thinking I'd personal lease a new E220 SE, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for leasing yet. Especially as I really want a V6 next time, so started me thinking what else could I buy for similar money to the E220 SE (monthly out going...

I bought a Jan 13 C63 from a dealer the other day as an almost spur of the moment purchase. I would like to say what a truly lovely all round car it is. It is difficult to imagine that Id ever want anymore from a car, it is refined when you want it to be and then in S+ mode, it has enough grunt...

A good friend of mine has been issued with marching orders by his wife that they have to get a 7 seat car, and this coincides with his Honda Accord estate being close to numerous large items. Not being a car nut, and having looked at the people carrier route with dread and having no interest...

An SL280 has been permanantly parked a couple of bays beyond mine for over 7 years in a secure basement garage. I am considering contacting the owner, who currently lives abroad, with a view to making an offer to purchase the car. I have established that the car is a 1980 model though all...

Dear All, After many months of pondering over what my second car would be, I have decided to go for one on display of my local MB dealer, a CLK 200 Kompressor convertible (reg.05). Price around the £10k mark. The car is in very good condition all round and seems to be ticking all the boxes for...

Hello MBC! My first post here so you have to apologize if I seem a tad green. I really have set my eyes on an ML and I'd really like some advice on what things to look out for, what year / model (it doesnt necessarily need to be the 320) are good and less problematic, what to look out for when...

Thinking about a change in the near future and replacing my 221 320 CDI as we are now covering 25K miles a year with it. Looking at 2009 onwards £20 to £25K ish. Anything to look out for or essential to have? Anyone have one to pass on their experience, Thanks for any advice in advance. Don

Hi all. Considering an E class V6 to replace my Audi (which I hate, runs like a dog, too stiff and noisy). I also have an S type 3.0 V6 which is just a weekend car. The Merc would be a work horse. I have a budget of £7500 which should get an 06ish? What should I look out for and what is real...

a mate is interested in a 4x4. Was looking at diesel power but seen this which does I admit look nice. Aside from the fuel bills, is it going to be a nightmare of rot and electrical gremlins? Used Mercedes M-CLASS ML 500 ( 6 seater ) for sale - PistonHeads (Ref 1184307) I know nothing...

Hi all, im looking for a bit of advice and cant find the answers im looking for elsewhere so figured id start a new thread.... First off i have about £800 a month 'spare' cash left over each month after outgoings and some spending money, but im not really comfortable spending more than £400 a...

Hi there So my W124 will soon be going in for a small restoration. Including respray/rust proffing, new window/sunroof seals. Alloy refurb, few intrior trim pieces and After which i think i will be putting it up for sale again as it not ecomincal or praticle to keep. I want one family motor...

Hi Folks, I signed up to this website as my next motor is gonna be a 220ce. I have found a rust free example but it has some issues. Firstly both n/s electric windows don't operate. As it is both windows on one side of the car I'm hoping it is a fuse/relay/switch problem. Is there any...

OK here is a potential situation that I would welcome an opinion or three on please Buying a low lies s/h car. Car 1 2010, on a 10 plate C220 CDi Sport manual blue efficiency, perfect colour and trim (for me) roughly 12K miles with a price of say £16K Car 2 late 2011 facelift C220CDi...

Hello. I am looking at a 2004 350sl with 87'000 miles on the clock from an established non Mercedes dealer. Full service history with Mercedes except last one. Any advice from current or previous owners?

Thought i'd post up some pics of the car I eventually bought. They arent great (stolen from ad) and havent had chance to take some new ones yet. Loving the car - 4hr journey home it was effortless and amazing all rolled into one :rock: Big thanks to all the help I got on here - SPX, Savman...

I will be handing back my W204 when Agility finishes and will probably purchase an R171. I am attracted to this one: 2008 MERCEDES SLK 350 Palladium Silver automatic Tier 1 Warranty Comand ++++ | eBay It is well specced although a bit pricey, I think. Any comments from the panel would be...

So, I've had my 2007 CLK or exactly a week now. On the way home from picking it up from the main dealer, I experienced a serious juddering when braking coming off the motorway, which subsequently came back intermittently between 60-70 MPH. On top of that, I got a tyre pressure warning too...

Hi all, Newbie first post - arrange to view a Merc CLK 500 tomorrow and wondering if im at risk from this Glycol issue ref the Valeo Radiators. I`ve searched and am finding it difficult to clarify as my car has a date on the V5 of 01/09/03 VIN number is WDB2093752F071211 Can...