My new car

[Bobby Dazzler]

There is no denying the looks - they are stunning.

I know that kind of person - they also say things like "It's a bit old isn't it".

If these are the worse cusses they can think of - you know you've bought the right car.

To be honest the amount I saw with 160k+ miles gave me some confidence!

I love it, it’s so practical, feels special and generally gets the right kind of attention. I did get one guy I unfortunately have to see on occasion who always has to make himself feel big. He closed the door and took great pleasure in stating “it sounds like a Volkswagen”.... alright mate

What’s that saying, if you can’t say something nice, then say nothing at all or similar.

I bought my then girlfriend a Ford Ka when it was just released. She loved it and she was really proud of it. When she first had it, a neighbour who lived opposite my parents was really unpleasant about it, and that wasn’t uncommon experience - it was like people (strangers) went out of their way to say they hated it.

Enjoy your car. It’s blooming lovely!

 

[m2287]

Thanks for your comments guys, I have to say that it does mainly attract a lot of positive attention which is really nice!

 

[m2287]

So I gave it an oil change yesterday, 12.5L of Mobil1’s finest. It was easy, I wonder how much I would have paid a dealer.

 

[m2287]

Had it over a year now and there isnt much to add, it’s great! No real issues with mine, I’m not bored with it yet and the only thing I can see myself replacing it with is a newer one!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

My goodness, that year passed quickly!

 

[clk320x]

I can see myself replacing it with is a newer one!

S class coupé

 

[John]

My goodness, that year passed quickly!

I thought it was 6 months ago (which I quoted in another thread)!!!

Man that's nuts.

S class coupé

I don't personally see them in the same league although I do quite like the S Coupe now.

For me, the Bentley is an upgrade.

 

[m2287]

S class coupé

I do like them.... ALOT!! But with having the c class it’s nice to have something from a different brand. Also these powerfull cars NEED 4wd to put the power down, I don’t think the S class has this yet?

 

[John]

I do like them.... ALOT!! But with having the c class it’s nice to have something from a different brand. Also these powerfull cars NEED 4wd to put the power down, I don’t think the S class has this yet?

Yes, they do 4Matic now.

 

[m2287]

Yes, they do 4Matic now.

Are they all 4wd now or is there some designation to know which are which?

 

[John]

Not sure but I would guess they take the 4Matic nomenclature.

Mercedes-Benz S 500 Coupe 4Matic first drive

 

[merc85]

I think they are like Marmite tbh , Good to see that they are not as expensive to maintain as you'd think.

Love the underside pic, dam it looks a loooooooong Car lol

 

[m2287]

18 months later and over 15k miles done... Nothing new to report, this has been without question the most reliable car I have ever had!

 

[m2287]

Rear brake pads now needed... not going to break the bank at £29.50!!!!

 

[Deleted member 37751]

Rear brake pads now needed... not going to break the bank at £29.50!!!!

Go steady there pal!

 

[m2287]

Got the pads fitted today, easy DIY... didn’t even need a computer to release the electronic parking brake.

Had to buy a new G-clamp and t30 torx - total cost, £44!!!

 

[Doodle]

If it's like the A8 D3 (which theoretically it should be), then you'll need VCDS or similar to reset the system so that the pad thickness is calibrated, otherwise it'll start whinging it you. The story appears to be that if you don't use it to retract you can break the caliper solenoids, but how true that actually is I don't know.

 

[m2287]

If it's like the A8 D3 (which theoretically it should be), then you'll need VCDS or similar to reset the system so that the pad thickness is calibrated, otherwise it'll start whinging it you. The story appears to be that if you don't use it to retract you can break the caliper solenoids, but how true that actually is I don't know.

It is indeed identical to the a8! You can disconnect the e-brake motor mounted on the back of the caliper and wind it back manually so that the piston can be pushed back like normal!

 

[Doodle]

Ah yes, I'd forgotten about that option, having a VCDS cable it was never an issue.

 

[m2287]

Ah yes, I'd forgotten about that option, having a VCDS cable it was never an issue.

I have a clone cable from ages ago but it only works when it wants. I was going to get a proper licensed one but to be honest it would have just sat in a drawer gathering dust, I haven't had the need for it!