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I want to take a convertable back to Skiathos in May and the budget is around 2500 pounds max. I would like a CLK but can't find a decent example so the choice has come down to a Saab on a S,T or V plate or an Audi A4 around the same era. Help me out guys as my wife is expecting a Shogun or...

Hi All As title suggests I'm after a general concensus of a sensible private sale value (and also a trade in value) for my 2001 w203 270cdi Elegance Saloon. It's Silver, done 92K miles and has full service history (MB and MB Independent). 8 Months tax and 12 months MOT. Grey cloth...

Hi recent newbie with few other threads ongoing re my 1996 C180 with an auto box 722.6 version fitted. My regular corner shop local parts man whom I have used for 15 plus years has in stock with the following on the bottle. Comma ATF. AQ3 Meets Dexron III Meets specs for GM Type a...

I just wanted to wish each of you a very Happy Christmas! Take care as you travel around over this holiday period and I hope you each have a blessed and peaceful time. Best Wishes Greg

May be useful to give some idea to people about what MPGs what cars achieve, and what style of driving brought it about I'll start: 1997 W140 S320L - 13mpg currently, mainly urban but a couple of trips on a motorway a week

Right. A change of job means I now have the prospect of a public transport commute so I can change my daily workhorse to something more interesting and think that I'm going to use the opportunity to scratch my long-standing W124 coupe itch. The car needs to be reliable enough to get me to...

Just what any forum needs, more kwikfit bashing. I normally wouldn't even bother posting this, as I normally assume everyone has a bad day now and again and most things can be overlooked if they're innocent mistakes. To balls up a basic oil change though? I checked online for the price of an...

AS the title . Post pictures of your car with winter wheels fitted to it. I did mine today , got a snap with the summer on the front and the winter on the back. My volkswagen tyrebag managed to squeeze into the shot too :)

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Hi All It's My insurance re-newal time again. Currently with Tesco who were not bad last year. This year thay have increased the premium (no claims) Time to look for a better quote. I have tried Go Compare and Meercat and the straight away come up with a cheaper quote. Tesco £568:( Go...

Given all the talk about tyres... would be nice to collect some data... So, if you could post what tyre you are using, how long you've used it and how much it's worn. If you start with a new tyre, state "NEW" I'll start: Tyre: Goodyear Ultra-Grip 7 Start Depth: NEW End Depth: approx 3mm...

These are fitted to my SL I have 5 4 have new tyres would idealy need a referb but look great on the car. Not buckled in any way! 235 45 17 tyres (from memory)

Yes folk thanks again to 124 Works...... Thank you to Ian and James (Chris's brother) for pulling all the stops out and getting my car back on the road after an MOT failure :(, they worked until 6.30 PM on Wednesday for me. Here's the storey. I went in Monday for pre MOT checks, the only major...

I use various forums (or fora !) and they are all powered by vbulletin normally 3.8.6 To look up quickly which threads I have replied to I go to quick links on the top menu then down to subscribed threads. This then brings up the list Why does this not work on this forum. I am logged in etc

I am trying to remove the exhaust cam sproket in order to release the chain but before I do any damage, I want to know if the trox bolts holding the Exhaust cam sproket are left or right threaded. I have already broken one trox bit in the process, then realised I was using the wrong type.

hi what is the thread size of a W124 steering wheel bolt? i dont mean the 10mm allen head size, its the actual thread diameter i need. trying to get the steering wheel bolt off using the usual methods hasnt worked and the 10mm allen is rounded. i'm going to have to drill it out...

Bearing in mind the rapid running down of fossil fuels on the planet and the obvious need to conserve as much of it as possible (mostly to allow time for the new technologies to bed in and work properly) do those folks driving petrol guzzling V8s, V12s etc feel in the slightest bit guilty...

Sorry for this but I need some advice on a 1989 300se that I have the chance to acquire. It has a genuine 65.000 miles on the clock with full history. leather interior and the front seats are heated, A/C,cruise control, sunroof. pretty much fully loaded. It also has long tax and test...

Hi guys, Firstly, Sorry for starting another thread on this. I have spent the last week going through threads only to discover different advice on each and every one. Thought I would start afresh. Ok, about a week ago, I went down to get in the car and it wouldnt start. V Strange, I...

My W124 estate requires a little TLC now to bring it back to how it was when I purchased it, so I've decided this is going to be the year to do it. I feel this thread will get bigger with time, but for now here are the things I have planned and will cover in here: - clean & repair exterior...