purchase

Picked up my new vehicle on the 21st March. Whilst leafing through the paperwork (although I speak no German) I noticed the build date to have been 25th August 2010. Is this a normal period of time from manufactured date to pick up date, or has it been kicking around the dealership for...

Hi Guys, Im looking to get a SLK 55 AMG, low mileage around 30k. Obviously I will need to see full documented Service History but im not sure what else I should be looking for? This will be my first ever MB :cool: Usually how many miles will a clutch last? Are there any known issues with...

Hi Looking for a bit of advice here, story is:- A colleague who I work with is trading in his car back to the main dealer for a new one, I have approached the dealer to see if I could buy it at a reasonable trade price (I couldn’t purchase it from my colleague, he had already done the...

Hello argumentative mbclubers! I am going to by a 2003-2005 model merc estate soon, either a c220 or c270 diesel auto and try and save some fuel. :o One thing I don't get is that some ads say 'seq auto' and the mpg for these is higher (ie better). What is seq auto and what models had it...

Hi newbie here and never owned a mercedes, so here goes, I am looking at buying E class 320CDI sport 06 plate, 45k full history,1 owner and demo,I have spoken to a couple of local independent garages about any known problems and had different replies, one guy almost talked me out of buying...

Hi, I am about to buy a C63. Now, I am debating about colours. Calcite White or Obsidian Black.....?? I currently have a black car and keeping it clean is a pain in the **** as I park it on the street. However, when black is clean, there is nothing like it!! What is black like for...

Hi this is my first post on this forum - ive been on Pistonheads for a number of Years and posted in the MB section but its not as busy as others so thought i'd try here. I'm interested in a CL and wondered if anyone on here could give me info/help on the car (service history / options etc..)...

Hi there, Well, I'm new to this forum having added to my Mercedes family with the purchase of a W210 E200 Kompressor 02 registration. I also have a A150 runaround which I used for driving lessons but decided to keep as I love it. The E200 has 94k on the clock and has been looked after by...

Hi all, New user to the board here and thought I would pick your brains... I've recently been offered a CL55 AMG 2002 shape with just over a 100k on the clock. Bodywork is immaculate and it drives like it's still new. No Malfunctions on dash though I'm unsure if the ABC has had issues in the...

So my CLK270 CDI was getting on a bit, and I thought I may as well look for something a little newer, a little less miles to use for work... I found this locally, got it in at a brilliant price, no Xenons, but every other toy I could think of... As per usual, I spent the first two...

Gents, Ladies. when purchasing from a private individual, opposed to from a dealer, what are the best ways to arrange car finance on a private transaction. I recall various companies offering cp pcp plans for private sales and purchases, but i can not recall whom offered this before. We want...

Still sorting out issues with the purchase of a new SLK, then I saw something in the paperwork that makes me wonder if it is reasonable or unreasonable for me to hold Mercedes Benz to contract on. According to the Salesman a new set of prices are due to come out at the end of September and the...

Been lurking around here for a while, but thought I would say hello as I am looking for some guidance, I have read most of the buying guides and stuff on Nick froome. I know most of this will have been discussed before but trying to find a nice reliable W124 estate which is currently on sale...

Hi guys im new here, great forum. About to pull the trigger on a 03 reg clk55 from a mercedes main dealer, £14.5k, 45,000 miles, FMBSH, 1 year main dealer warranty, tansanite blue etc Is this a good price from a dealer with the said warranty? I have been on the look out for a low milleage...

Evening all Having just spent most of the afternoon in the dealers negotiating the price and trade in value on my new car I'm left with a decision to make with regard to the balance of the payment. Basically a personal loan from the bank works out at £200.78 per month and the dealer quoted...

Started on the road to searching for a decent diesel Mercedes and having never driven one before, and thinking the E would be a wallowing barge but refined and upmarket with it, decided to test one out and see what they are like and then test a C to compare and narrow down my search by...

Hi, Great site - currently looking to come back to MB ownership following a couple of years with Audi. Looked at an 09 E280CDI Avantgarde with Command today which was really nice - is there anything to watch out for with this model? The car has 13k on the clock and has command and parktronic...

Let's say you've called your dealer up and they've either been helfpul or not so helpful in giving you options for new wheels for your car. You know that you want genuine oe wheels so there are no insurance/warranty/safety issues, but we live in the information age and when you get back home...

I need to buy used or new a stability control unit for my Ml 270. the part No. is A 163 545 8032. if anyone know were I could get this and past me that info. Thank you...:doh:

Well I've gone and bought an upgrade to the wifes car, a 3yr old ML500. ;) with abot 37000 miles. I've had a go in it and very pleased, I'm also pleased with the purchase price of around £22K after taking into account everything like part ex etc. It seems pretty well loaded up but as usual...