quality

I was talking to someone today (after having fixed the exhaust) about ride quality, the latest 300d, when coasting on the flat or downhill at 30mph feels like it is parked, even with the drivers window down, no noise, no vibration, no nothing, just waftiness. The conversation started because...

I´ve got a 2005 E320 Avantgarde, and I´m just wondering if all components quality was reduced when Chrysler took over? I mean the reason for rust in post 2004 models was the takeover, but does that apply to every component? You hear stories of the older Mercs going on forever and ever, but...

My friend has just bought a ML300 diesel in white (I know white!!) and brought it round for me to have a look. Was very surprised as all the switches and the dashboard material is exactly the same as in my 2007 A class which I used to own. Now correct me if i'm wrong but if I had paid the best...

My current comfy barge is a '93 W124 280E. I like it but I'm thinking about changing to something a little more modern, and at the same time going up a notch in terms of ride quality, power and toys (climate control, etc). It'll be a second car for weekend trips (daily drive is an Aygo). And...

... extremely low quality advert. :eek:

My MOT is up at the end of November, so I thought I'd get th car in early. To my disappointment the car failed. Two of the amber bulbs had started to show white. How DARE Mercedes make a car where the bulbs fail after only fifteen years. I spent £740 of my hard earned childrens inheritance to...

Hi Is this is an example of over engineering???? There are little wire ropes that secure the exhaust mounting bracket should the weld fail???? Anyone have any other ideas as to why these wire ropes are there?? Perhaps it is to secure the fuel tank in the event of a rear shunt??? 210 does not...

My wireless network range is very disappointing. I have ADSL points at the front of the house at both GF and 1F levels, but one room away [9" brick wall & 6m] sees a 50% drop off in quality, with it reducing to zero two rooms [two 9" brick walls and 10m] away. I would have hoped to have had...

Morning everyone, Im after some good quality carpets for the car, any recommendations, are the AMG ones really worth it? Im after grey to go with the leather. Or is this pointless and i should just spend 20 quid on some clones... Thanks Allen

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Switching my attention from 500SE to 300/320CE. Did the legendary build quality last through until the 320 ie is the 320 as well built as the 300? I ask as a while back I had a 3 year old N reg C class that fell apart! Thanks Piers

What problems have you all had with a merc that you least expected you would ever have... you expect immaculate quality, immculate wear and tear properties, immaculate body corrosion defences.. anything happen to you that would shock the system My in dash cd changer on a previous e class died...

I have just bought a C230 Estate (W203) which came with a Harmon Kardon 'upgrade' I am looking to upgrade this with a better quality amp, sub and speakers (but keep the head unit) Probably use something from the Genesis range. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the best installation...

Hi All I have a 96P E230 T which I really am quite fond of. The last thing to fix is the sound quality, which is utter rubbish. I suspect the Audio 10 CD does not help much, nor does the fact that the speakers are now nearly 13 years old. I would like to keep the Audio 10 CD because it...

The title is self explanatory in a way. The new C class (w204) has now been with us for quite some time and the new E class is imminent. These are the first completely new models to hit the streets since Mercedes "change of heart" on self admitted quality issues :o in which they promised to...

Hello, just wanted to seek opinions... I have 2007 220cdi Avantgarde Estate 18" wheels 265 rear/245 front. Have never really been happy with ride at speed - I can live with "road feel" over bumps etc but I am heartily fed up with the constant jiggling at motorway speeds - after a year all the...

My audio 20 is on the fritz again...:mad: CD's not ejecting again..and getting "cd error" on screen. Seriously considering upgrading to ...dunno what Wondering if the command has much better sound quality? Not really interested in the GPS part (nice but not important). Sure this will be a...

Hey guys I have been getting complaints about when I'm using the handsfree system in my car. I got my connected through Bluetooth. It seems to me a poor mic. Is there a way to clean it or upgrade it? Thanks in advance guys

Ok, so I have a BT Openreach Vivaro as my work vehicle. I'm mainly static in an office but occasionally venture out and about to support my team. BT have a contract with the AA, which includes 'Gold Service'. That basically means they will supply and fit, bulbs, batteries, body and mirror...

I just thought I'd highlight something. Our local dealer has closed (Mansfield) and an advert appeared in our local newspaper about Lincoln offering to take on Mansfield customers, with money off vouchers and services from £169. So I dropped them a mail as (what was mine but is now the the...